Nov 27, 2010 Posted by Winston

Touring Iloilo

It has been years since I last went to Iloilo. The last time was when I first went to Boracay. We went with the Iloilo-Aklan route back then and the only place I was to visit in Iloilo was the old Iloilo Airport. I arrived in Iloilo last night and stayed in Hotel del Rio. But prior getting the del Rio reservation, I had a horrific experience with Midtown Hotel’s reservation/reception personnel.... read more

Mar 6, 2010 Posted by Winston

One of those few ‘Pachams’

The title says pachams but I’m not referring to the PG kind of pacham. I never thought that I’d be doing this post. I waited for updates regarding the DPP-Caltex Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Photo Competition that I joined three weeks ago but it was only earlier this week that I learned that they’re holding the awarding ceremonies on Friday. I was apprehensive at the same time excited to what... read more

Feb 20, 2010 Posted by Winston

The story behind the Balloon Shot

I went to the 15th Hot Air Balloon Fiesta to try out my new 11-16mm f/2.8 Tokina UWA. I didn’t plan hope to ride a balloon and I haven’t event thought of joining the DPP-Caltex photo competition. I only there to shoot and see things to shoot. It was only in the afternoon when I got access to the field where they set-up the hot air balloons. Since I wasn’t able to get up-close shots in... read more

Feb 17, 2010 Posted by Winston

Shooting Anything that Flies

It was worth missing my 16-hour weekend sleep. Last weekend’s Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clark, Pampanga is one of the most exhausting, yet one of the most enjoyable weekend trips I had.  We (Mica, Allan, Kuya Erik and Fritz) left Cubao at around 3 a.m. We originally planned to leave Manila at 2 a.m. but due to unavailability of buses going to Dau, Angeles City, Pampanga, we were moved at a later... read more

Jun 2, 2009 Posted by Winston

New Lens for my D90

I recently bought my D90 a new lens. The 55-200mm is the newest addition to my own set of lenses. It’s my basic zoom lens. I still need to get a few more lenses to complete my basic set.  Kuya Blogie was right when he said I’m engaging myself into an expensive hobby. *sigh* . Well, the important thing is, I’m enjoying what I’m doing. Another shot of my new toy using my 35mm... read more