A collection of Photos & Rants

DSLR plans

2009-01-29T22:40:00.000-08:00

I want to buy a DSLR!!!

I'm still waiting for that perfect timing. By that time, I'll probably purchase another domain for myself in order to post more pictures.

Nikon seems like a good brand. Only if I can find a good price for it.

2009 Goals

2009-01-17T19:11:00.000-08:00

Somehow, I was able to achieve my goals last year that's why it's such a nice feeling that when looking back, you were able to get the things that you initially thought you couldn't get. That's why I'm being a little braver now in writing my new goals this year.

By The End of 2009

DSLR
Laptop
Trip Outside the Philippines
Pay Off my Old School Debts

Dunno if I can achieve them still, but with the right mindset, I know I'll be able to do so.

two lamps

2008-12-14T22:49:00.000-08:00

Two lamps
City Sports Complex Cebu
Taken while we were waiting for our Christmas party to start. They have a lot of lamps like this, I just thought of it as something weird at first due to its position. But that's just part of the design.

magic lollipop

2008-12-05T01:15:00.000-08:00

My officemate's son eating a lollipop. hehe

kids and fountain

2008-11-27T16:24:00.000-08:00

Still in Greenbelt

They also have a fountain at the center. It's nice cause a lot of kids usually play with the water, like I always did when I was also a kid.

greenbelt park

2008-11-23T16:24:00.000-08:00

Park in Greenbelt

I love this place! It's clean and it looks homey. hehe. Really, I like the trees, there are different shops nearby (coffee and food) that you can just eat and chill.

shower fountain

2008-11-18T16:47:00.000-08:00

A weird looking fountain in Greenbelt.

Weird but I like it. hehe.

paid off my Olympus SW790!

2008-11-16T16:55:00.000-08:00

I paid off my camera! I'm so happy that after 9 months of 0% interest, I'm finally free of paying every month for my Olympus SW790 baby.

I'm also glad that I've been receiving compliments from people with the different pictures that I took of this waterproof camera. Although in this blog, I did do some minor editing, cropping and sharpening, I'm glad that it's not anything major.

I need to get my camera cleaned though, I haven't had it checked since my trip in Siargao. However, I'm afraid that if I have it cleaned, then it wouldn't be restored as compact as it was first bought. I'm still thinking twice. But I know I need to have it cleaned cause it's still under warranty. I still have around 3 months for my warranty to be over and definitely, I don't want to pay extra.

I was a bit hesitant cause I've been debating whether I should buy this or the Pentax W30 since they're both waterproof. I've been able to create an entry out of it - Olympus SW 790 vs Pentax w30. But since I started getting those compliments (which is the time when i just purchased it), I knew I made the right decision.

Now that I have a point-and-shoot camera, I'm now wanting to buy a Professional DSLR. But I know that'll be far off for now since I'm still on a tight budget cause I'm going back to school. I need to update my accounts which are really big.

Oh well, let's hope I can get a Pro DSLR soon.

wreath

2008-11-10T16:16:00.000-08:00

Wreath

Christmas is in the air. I took this shot in Glorietta in Manila. One of the shops outside had this as their decoration. It was big that it covered one part of the glass pane. Nice isn't it? Makes you feel the warmth of the season.

kid and his pop on a wedding

2008-11-05T21:25:00.000-08:00

Binondo Church

There was a wedding going on, I took a snapshot of a father and his kid.

binondo church

2008-10-31T18:28:00.000-07:00

Binondo Church

After we went to Divisoria (a shopping district well-known for cheap finds), we walked to Binondo Church and took a picture of the place.

rising over the building

2008-10-26T01:11:00.000-07:00

Ortigas

Was at a building in Manila (Ortigas Building) for a business trip and the first thing that caught my eye when the sun was just rising was the sun (of course). It blended well with the tainted glass of the building. I couldn't help but take a few snapshots in order to capture the moment.

blank

2008-10-21T20:18:00.000-07:00

Still in the process of collecting my photos and posting new ones. I spent around 3 weeks in Manila that's why I couldn't update this site as well as my other blogs. Anyway, I hope I can catch up fast as it seems that I'm all caught up with my posts.

We'll see.

bridge and water

2008-10-14T01:39:00.000-07:00

bridge and water
A makeshift bridge created for people/trekkers/locales who pass by going to Kawasan falls.

green forest

2008-10-06T01:39:00.000-07:00

Kawasan Falls, Badian
This was taken during our trek to Kawasan falls in Cebu. I just love the green scenery of the location.

debbie

2008-09-29T01:03:00.000-07:00

Dalutan Island, Biliran
Leyte
Took a picture of a colleague at work, who willingly became my model subject during a holy week trip.

fisherman

2008-09-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

Pilar, Siargao

Again, a picture of our neighbor during our stay in Siargao. I was able to take a snapshot of this old man. The water was becoming dirty and he was paddling back to his home.

houses

2008-09-20T16:28:00.000-07:00

The house on the left side is the place where we stayed while we were in Siargao. It was our last day in Pilar and I had to go and take my last dip in the cool water. I took my Olympus waterproof camera as I swam to take a good picture of this.

black ship

2008-09-18T16:28:00.000-07:00

Pilar, Siargao.

It was our last night in Siargao, we saw a ship that docked near the house we were staying. It was a night of fun as videoke bars were alive and people were drunk.

under the bridge

2008-09-15T16:28:00.000-07:00

The new bridge connecting Cebu and Mactan islands. We were going home from Siargao and we always pass by under.

belltower

2008-09-12T16:25:00.000-07:00

Belltower, Cathedral
Dumaguete City

kids swimming

2008-09-08T04:26:00.001-07:00

Pilar, Siargao
This was on my last day in Siargao, I couldn't resist taking a dip in the water. With my Olympus SW 790, I kept on swimming when kids in the town joined me. As always, Filipinos has a knack of posing for pictures even if they don't know the owner of the camera. hehe. And it never fails to amaze them that I'm able to get my camera wet without worry.

amphitheater

2008-09-05T18:52:00.000-07:00

This is my favorite spot in Silliman University, Dumaguete City; the amphitheater.

I love the calmness of the place, especially around 4pm, when the sun has just set and the climate isn't hot. Whenever I'd drop by Dumaguete, I'd make it a point that when I meet my friends who are still studying, the location would be this one.

It's just nice, sitting on those green benches, sipping a glass of mango shake and resting while letting the time pass.

Silliman Church

2008-09-01T18:47:00.000-07:00

Silliman University Church

friends

2008-08-27T18:23:00.000-07:00

Rizal Boulevard
Dumaguete City

Took a picture of my friends in Dumaguete, they were the ones who toured me around the place. I set my Olympus SW790 on night mode and made sure that it my subjects wouldn't move.

boulevard

2008-08-22T18:13:00.000-07:00

Rizal Boulevard
Dumaguete City

I got stranded in Dumaguete because the boat that I booked left me because I overslept. Since I was at the pier, and near the famous Rizal Boulevard, I got the chance to take some pictures of the place; which was my only consolation.

lamp post

2008-08-19T18:12:00.000-07:00

Lamp Post
Rizal Boulevard
Dumaguete City

casaroro

2008-08-15T18:10:00.000-07:00

Casaroro Falls
Valencia, Negros Oriental

fountain

2008-08-11T18:21:00.000-07:00

fountain
Valencia, Negros Oriental

Just got back from Casaroro falls. We stopped by a place that my friends know and saw a fountain in Valencia.

sunset boat

2008-08-06T18:06:00.000-07:00

This was taken in Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City.

yellow

2008-07-25T18:26:00.000-07:00

Yellow
Still in Casaroro Falls, Valencia, Negros Oriental.
We were going back up when I took a picture of this flower. bow.

autumn leaf

2008-07-20T18:26:00.000-07:00

autumn leaf
Taken in Casaroro Falls, Valencia, Negros Oriental.
Camera Settings in Macro Mode.

bangka

2008-07-16T18:17:00.000-07:00

bangka sunrise
Rizal Boulevard
Dumaguete City

river

2008-07-13T18:08:00.000-07:00

Water flowing from Casaroro Falls, Valencia, Negros Oriental

a la mode

2008-07-05T18:11:00.000-07:00

Dessert from Shakey's Pizza.
Looks inviting?

slices

2008-07-03T18:11:00.000-07:00

Orange slices.

Walk

2008-07-01T18:08:00.000-07:00

Cloud 9, Siargao

turquoise clear

2008-06-28T17:05:00.003-07:00

Turquoise clear water in Magpupungko, Siargao.
I could just dip in the water all day.

bridge

2008-06-27T17:05:00.000-07:00

Cloud 9, Siargao Island
Surfer's Bridge

floating

2008-06-24T22:17:00.000-07:00

Coconut and some leaves, dead and not.
Taken in Santiago Bay Resort, Camotes

magic

2008-06-23T21:56:00.000-07:00

My colleague's son, Magic. Had a bit of a time taking this shot since the kid moved a lot. cute.

dry

2008-06-22T22:17:00.001-07:00

Pandanon Island, Bohol
Taken when we were headed home and the beach was drying up because of the low tide.

husks

2008-06-17T22:17:00.000-07:00

Coconut husks
Santiago Bay Resort, Camotes
Folks near the the beach were cleaning the shoreline due to different dead plants being washed away.

nut

2008-06-16T00:55:00.000-07:00

Pandanon island, Bohol
A coconut, bow.

meow

2008-06-13T00:50:00.000-07:00

Santiago Bay Resort, Camotes
We were at the restaurant of the resort and we were eating our lunch since we just arrived from the 3-hour trip. A cat was walking around looking for some food. I gave it some, after I took a picture of it.

houses by the bay

2008-06-10T00:50:00.000-07:00

Pilar, Siargao
Took a picture of neighboring houses. It was raining that time so we were stuck to just bumming around on that time of our trip.

oreo cheesecake

2008-06-08T00:22:00.000-07:00

Cheesecake Etc. at Skyrise Building
Asiatown IT Park, Lahug, Cebu
Oreo cheesecake, my favorite!

Blueberry

2008-06-07T00:18:00.000-07:00

Cheesecake Etc. at Skyrise Building
Blueberry Cheesecake...

pistachio

2008-06-06T00:20:00.000-07:00

Cheesecake Etc. at Skyrise Building, Cebu
Pistachio

edge

2008-06-05T00:19:00.000-07:00

Cloud 9, Siargao

sand and sea

2008-06-03T00:23:00.000-07:00

Magpupungko Beach, Siargao

jump around

2008-06-01T11:50:00.000-07:00

Camotes island
Another jump shot. I told my companions to keep on jumping until I could get a decent shot. I think this is pretty decent enough. hehe

house at sea

2008-05-31T11:34:00.000-07:00

Pandanon island, Bohol.
A house actually beside the sea.

patch of sand

2008-05-30T11:44:00.000-07:00

Pandanon island, Bohol
This was taken around 4:30pm, I took a picture of one of the sandbars because it was low tide; the sun was covered by clouds and we were headed home.

tree

2008-05-29T04:41:00.000-07:00

Pandanon Island, Bohol
A tree.

sunlight bridge

2008-05-28T04:18:00.000-07:00

Cloud 9, Siargao Island
The sun was setting down when I took a picture of it on a bridge.

jump ship

2008-05-26T11:39:00.000-07:00

Pilar, Siargao
A group of kids were diving and jumping off the ship just to have dun while the boat was still at port to unload the fishes that they've caught. I took a picture of them since I was staying at a house nearby. The sun was setting down which was really nice as it added to the effect.

and they were all yellow

2008-05-24T11:30:00.000-07:00

As I was uploading this picture, I suddenly sang Coldplay's "Yellow" --> yeah, yeah, corny. hehe.

green and white

2008-05-23T08:05:00.000-07:00

Palmas Del Mar, Bacolod City

Since I couldn't take better pictures of the view of the place, I just took photos of smaller things.
Macro Mode with my Olympus SW790

sunset ship

2008-05-21T08:11:00.000-07:00

Pilar, Siargao
Was waiting for the sun to set since it was our last day in Siargao. A ship was near as they were unloading I believe, fishes in the nearby town.

plum or purple?

2008-05-18T11:32:00.000-07:00

I had a hard time trying to choose a title for this shot. I don't know what shade of purple this is, or is it even a shade of pink. Wait, this should be purple. I shouldn't be color blind. hehe.

swim kid

2008-05-16T08:57:00.000-07:00

Pilar, Siargao.
One of our neighbors during our stay in Siargao.

sand and green

2008-05-14T11:42:00.000-07:00

Still in Pandanon island, Bohol
This is an island with a long stretch of sand, especially during low tide.

kickin' it

2008-05-11T13:12:00.001-07:00

Santiago Bay Resort, Camotes
Two people from my team before, I told to jump and just do whatever they want.

header/banner for edsnaps

2008-05-09T11:11:00.000-07:00

I'm planning to put this as a banner for this photoblog. But I'm thinking it's too big and too over-the-top. We'll see, maybe I'll make another.

going fishing

2008-05-07T09:58:00.001-07:00

Pilar, Siargao
A fisherman going to start his day, fishing.
Still at the back of the house of the place we were staying in Siargao.

lanterns

2008-05-06T06:38:00.001-07:00

Lahug, Cebu
We just finished eating at a restaurant called Pino! (was treated for free! hehe) when we took pictures outside the place.

silence

2008-05-05T10:33:00.001-07:00

Pilar, Siargao
I like the calmness of the place. This was taken at the back of the place we were staying for a week. It was nice cause the sun was already hiding and the water was serene.

earth and water

2008-05-04T10:44:00.001-07:00

Cloud 9, Siargao Island
The sun was getting ready to set, and we were ready to head to our cottage to rest.

red and green

2008-05-03T11:37:00.001-07:00

Pilar, Siargao
Boardwalk beside the sea.

white flowers

2008-05-02T05:33:00.000-07:00

Palmas del Mar, Bacolod
Plumeria also known as calachuchi in our language. This was taken in Palmas del Mar, Bacolod. Well, with these types of photos, it might as well have been taken anywhere.

a thought

2008-05-01T12:15:00.000-07:00

I don't know how many times I've regretted not being able to bring a camera whenever I'm at a particular place when everything seemed nice to capture. That's why people would generously lend me they're cameras for me to delightedly take pictures of the events or outings we would go to, because they'd want to be on the pictures themselves, of course.

For those who are not inclined to photography, they would have a hard time understanding why I would suddenly get excited over a certain scene or location that we would visit. It's sometimes my vision of getting that perfect shot. All I know is you have to be at the right place at the right time... FAST! Also, my idea of a getting that perfect picture would be picking the best shot over a number of attempts. Basically, I'm not that good in this craft; I'm still in the process of learning.

Some people may ask if I've edited the pictures I've posted in this site. Simple answer: YES. I've slightly enhanced some images in order to also practice and learn how to edit them. So, I apologize to the people who think I'm a purist when it comes to my snapshots. I use an Olympus SW790 and here's the reason why I bought it. Just click on this link.

Hopefully, people will still like the pictures that I take, as I want to reach out to more people and learn while at it. If you do have any plans of posting my pictures for whichever benefit, please do ask for permission first. Aside from practicing courtesy, you can earn some respect.

Peace out!

innocence

2008-04-30T09:50:00.000-07:00

It was our last day in Siargao but I still couldn't resist the water. I was still swimming at the back of the place we were staying. I was taking pictures while swimming while a kid joined me, he went up to me as if he wanted to partake in the pictures I was taking. Hence, I took a snap of him.

hibiscus

2008-04-29T17:48:00.000-07:00

Gumamela. Flower. That's all. hehe

sabin hotel resort

2008-04-28T19:46:00.000-07:00

Sabin Hotel Resort, Leyte.
We were treated by our colleagues folks to dinner in this resort in Leyte during Holy Week. When we got here, I was just amazed at the place, I fell in love with it because the pool was huge, bigger than the shot that's taken here. The architecture and the design is very cool and relaxing; we arrived there at night which was such a good thing because we could see its beauty with different lights flashing on to add to the effect.

Too bad I wasn't able to dip in the water, because we were busy talking and drinking booze. hehe.

lamp

2008-04-26T19:35:00.000-07:00

Sabin Hotel Resort , Leyte
Just a lamp, nothing more.

moonlight

2008-04-25T18:38:00.000-07:00

Port of Leyte
We were boarding on to our boat to Cebu until we saw the moon so near and full. We had to get back down just to capture its light. Unfortunately, after leaving our things on the boat, the moon was already hiding itself from the clouds. So this is what's left of what we could capture. If only I had a professional camera, I believe I'd be able to get some more details of the moon itself; of course, with good lenses. Still, I'm glad I'm able to capture this.

jump

2008-04-24T09:36:00.000-07:00

Dalutan island, Biliran
Debbie, jumping. hehe. I told her to bring an umbrella to add to that effect.

visiting Bacolod

2008-04-24T09:29:00.001-07:00

I'll be leaving for Bacolod today. This will be my first time to go on a trip on my own, I think. Nah, but I'm having jitterbugs just thinking about it. At least in some way, even if I'm still living with my folks, I want to show some growth of independence.

So while I'm away for awhile, I know pictures will be plenty.

sitter

2008-04-24T08:04:00.000-07:00

Magpupungko was derived from the root word pungko which in English means "sit". Locales and tourists alike would wonder why the bigger rock won't fall when it should.

This was taken in Siargao island where we spent a week's worth of leave.

blue over red

2008-04-23T08:07:00.000-07:00

Panglao, Bohol.

We were at a part of the island where the sun didn't set in front of us; still we enjoyed the beach.

My Olympus SW790

2008-04-22T20:07:00.000-07:00

Some of you may wonder what type of camera I'm using. FYI, I'm currently using an Olympus SW790 point and shoot camera. I'm still paying for this baby as of the moment. I'll be able to fully pay it after 7 months.

But just to set everybody's expectations, the snapshots in this site are taken by different types of cameras; from Kodak to Sony, from Canon to some generic brands. These shots are just being archived in some networking site that I want to reach out to more people for the sake of sharing some pictures I've taken as I also want to learn more about this craft.

My baby: Olympus SW790

Some of you may wonder why I chose this type of camera and why not purchase a professional one. Here are some explanations.

I can't afford to buy a professional camera. I can't even pay for my schooling, much more can I buy a DSLR.

I'm still a newbie, so I want to learn some basic techniques without compromising myself as I needed something handy.

I like something that would stay with me at times that I might get wet. I like to go out on trips *ehem* budgeted trips, so this camera is perfect for my outdoorsy personality. I like to go out to the beach usually, that's why sometimes I get invited mainly because of my camera and not really me. hehe. Kidding. Lastly,

because it's what most people recommended, hehe. Really, I needed something waterproof cause aside from being able to capture underwater shots, I wanted peace of mind with regard to suddenly getting my camera wet. At least, I won't have to worry about keeping it dry.

Honestly, I was contemplating whether I should buy the Pentax W30 over this Olympus SW790 because the former is cheaper. Anyway, for a detailed entry of how I was able to choose this model over that Pentax w30.

Please check out the link below.

Olympus SW790 vs Pentax W30 - 2 underwater cameras

I wish to purchase a professional DSLR, however, I need to save up for it first as it's also not my main agenda right now.

morning

2008-04-21T07:33:00.000-07:00

Santiago Bay Resort, Camotes Island
This was taken during one fine morning when the it wasn't that bright.

slippers

2008-04-20T09:20:00.000-07:00

Alegria beach, Siargao.
when it was still low-tide, we had this part of the beach all by ourselves.

hiding sun

2008-04-19T11:05:00.000-07:00

A kid and a parent going home. The sun hiding and getting ready too sleep.
Still in Siargao, Philippines

hut

2008-04-19T07:15:00.000-07:00

The hut we rented in Alegria beach, Siargao.

playful

2008-04-18T11:46:00.000-07:00

Alegria beach, Siargao
Two of my colleagues at work, having fun jumping around.

peek

2008-04-17T19:34:00.000-07:00

This was taken in Boljoon, Cebu. One of the places we were staying during a retreat with colleagues at work.

"You know - one loves the sunset, when one is so sad...' 'Were you so sad, then?' I asked, 'on the day of the forty-four sunsets?' But the little prince made no reply." - the little prince

Actually, this is a sunrise. I just like to think that the sun was actually setting to add its lonely effect. hehe

enjoying the water

2008-04-16T09:11:00.000-07:00

This is a tribute to my friend (in the picture) who was off to Manila due for work. We went island-hopping to Bagongbanua, one of the islands near Bohol, Philippines. Clearly from the look on her face, she's enjoying her vacation.

Before I leave, let me take just one last break.

paddle to the shade

2008-04-15T19:17:00.000-07:00

I took this picture of a fisherman (our neighbor during our stay) at the back of our friend's house when we were still in Siargao, Philippines. It started to rain hard and I hurriedly took my camera out to capture the moment.

I wish I could've captured more pictures of manong, but I guess that's one of the techniques one should have, to be at the right place at the right time... FAST!

coconut

2008-04-14T09:52:00.000-07:00

A coconut.

advice

2008-04-13T08:29:00.000-07:00

I listened to a friend's advice about putting my watermark at the center of my snapshots. She told it's to prevent people from copying or getting my works and displaying them for their own sake. I didn't really mind it much before but she did prove a point. It's not that I want the photographs to be all for myself alone; that's why I created this blog, to let other people see some of my works.

My friend also advised me to create a trademark and use it in every photo. Because as you can see, I still haven't decided how I'm going to put it. The different pictures in this site have different labels with different fonts. I'm still searching for that perfect signature to put. As for now, I'm trying to come up with one.

indigo blues

2008-04-12T09:53:00.000-07:00

After we watched some surfers in General Luna, Siargao island, we headed off to our cottage to get some shut-eyes. The sun was setting already and I took a picture of the water and the corals with a nice and warm reflection of the sun turning itself over for the moon.

About Edsnaps

2008-04-12T07:02:00.000-07:00

I was looking for a word to use so I can incorporate my name in this blog. I initially wanted to put "edshots" for this site, however, it was already taken. Then came the hassle of finding some available ids in blogger. We all know blogspot's a little too congested that it's hard to find a unique username already. "edphotos", "edshoots" were already taken. I settled with "edtakes" for awhile, until a blogger in my neighborhood dropped by and left a comment; saying "the pixs uve snapped are gorgeous!" Then it hit me... snapped. SNAPS. edsnaps. EDSNAPS!

As if a light bulb suddenly lit up somewhere in my brain. Of course, the idea didn't come from me originally. But I would like to thank Fara for this.

so here goes, my blog name: http://edsnaps.blogspot.com

Aside from this site aspiring to be a photo blog, it can also be a collection of endless rants as if I suddenly snapped my wits out because of too much pressure of being pulled around by life and living. So, there you have it, a dual-purposed blogname.

sea gypsies

2008-04-11T03:39:00.000-07:00

Badjaos, they are sometimes referred to as the Sea Gypsies as they spend most of the time in the sea diving for coins to the delight of tourists and watchers. On the port of Surigao, we were boarding off from our boat when they were swimming by, waiting for coins that passengers would throw for them to swim and catch.

It's been awhile since I last traveled by boat and seeing these coin divers with improvised floats is such a welcome treat, knowing that they've also grown with the times. It showcased their ingenuity to make their lives easier. They even devised some "fins" for their their feet so they won't have to paddle too hard.

look ahead

2008-04-10T08:28:00.000-07:00

Two of my friends who were getting to know each other

sand and stones

2008-04-09T21:06:00.000-07:00

This was taken in Boljoon, Cebu, Philippines; while taking a breather from the air-conditioned life in the office.

long road ahead

2008-04-08T09:17:00.000-07:00

Road going to Pilar, Siargao

gone fishing

2008-04-07T18:47:00.000-07:00

Took this in Pilar, Siargao at the back of the house we were staying. We were just settling down for a week long vacation and I chanced upon some fishermen heading home to rest after a long day's work of fishing for food as a means of their livelihood.

We're going home guys, nice work. Tomorrow's another day

two chairs and a hut

2008-04-06T22:19:00.000-07:00

Taken in El Salvador, Danao, Cebu.