Tangshi Rongyao Restaurant in Beijing

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Terraza Martinez Serves the Finest Spanish-Mediterranean Cuisine

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The Bailong Elevator Zhangjiajie

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The Lights of CHRISTmas/Taguig People’s Park 

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Events/ Holidays/ Special Occasions

A NEW HOPE,CHINESE NEW YEAR 2013

By on February 11, 2013

Here’s Live Life and Love wishing you all, ‘‘KUNG HEI FAT CHOI”  It’s the Lunar year of the water snake. A new year to face challenges again. Chinese New Year will start Feb.10.Those born in the year of the Horse, Rat and Ox are the luckiest for this year.Since this is the lucky year for you especially to those superstitious and believers in Chinese Astrology, it is the season to be merry admittedly, everybody is happy and Chinese majority.This year would bring abundance of money, good luck in love and healthy living. This is what life is all about, Full of surprises.

Snake characteristics; silent, patient, alert, powerful and dangerous. Influences by, those who were born on this year will inherit the traits of an animal ruling over life. Based on the background, One characteristic of a snake is poisonous. Does it mean? it brings danger to? As we humans do not like to think about the danger part, about the earth’s crust that the world is going to end, disasters, avalanches, devastating floods, droughts and famines. We also hate to think about bad health, accidents, bankruptcy, work irregularity and other frustrations to name a few. Is it a proven scientific concept?

Animals thought, brings good luck as well as bad luck too ! Is it better to leave animal bad behavior and take only the good ones?Others, they use powerful animals for campaign posters and made animal symbols very popular.I’m not here to question Western culture, however, I still believe in the power of prayers and faith. Much more to consider, the determination to work harder in order to be successful.What if we just work hard and enjoy what life has to bring? I hope this year will be a productive and harmonious year for all of us !  ”Happy Chinese New Year Everyone !

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My Indoor and Outdoor Photography | Wildlife/Animals/Pets

Exceptionally Attractive Muntingia Calabura

By on January 30, 2013

For the first timers, to see this kind of wildflower  Muntingia Calabura would already be a common scene that you’ll see it everywhere or anywhere in the wild. Not even good for flower arrangement and bouquet  but, if you see the  close-up shots,it would be a different thing,Of my great surprise! Muntingia Calabura flower is  exceptionally attractive and superb!

We have it in our own backyard.A tree  that can tolerate full sun. Muntingia Calabura tree was indeed a valuable one, source of shade, with the flowers and fruit together serve the insects for their needs. It doesn’t require much care and tall enough that can adapt to any types of soil; moist or dry.After the blooming, a small fruit comes out,a fruit which is also the bird’s favorite. I was inspired to shoot these tiny flowers every time and it’s my favorite summer pastime.I was already doing these for almost a year and suited for my own purpose.It’s nice to share and it seems, I’m now giving an account of my daily work.It’s just a regular work needed to be done.

Here’s my photo collection of Muntingia Calabura or Aratiles Flower

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BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS

By on January 24, 2013

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The sun shot his brilliant rays through,bright sun ray appeared brightly forth! It’s beautiful and much as wonderful day to see the flowers. What appeared here is magical to explain,bright clouds and the striking sun rays favored the scene.I was pretty surprised by the reflections.I guess, it’s more or less I’ve expected. It wasn’t bad as I though.I was delighted by the sight.

In 2 months time,It will be summer time again.well,for now,I’ve only 3 things to look forward to this coming summer.Firstly, I will photograph the stinging insects again for the second time. It’s the honeybees.I guess these stinging insects are more active during summer, as well as the photographer,that’s me! It will be my summer romance with them, LOL ! Secondly, is to buy a new camera so I can go as far as I could to photograph the beauty of nature and wildlife.I don’t know if I ever mentioned these to my previous posts. Thirdly, is to go to the beach with with my family. Ohhh! I just can’t wait.Others idea of perfect summer is different from mine. I was thinking that if the rest of the summer goes like today,I’ll be the best summer ever.

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STUNNING CHRISTMAS TREE

By on January 9, 2013

A scene of holiday delights,purely adorable that will surely warm your hearts.Photographing the stunning Christmas trees  around the city is my  own way of   welcoming the entry of yuletide season. I’ve some good shots taken from the year 2011 and the newest was last year of 2012. All you can see here are the glittery fabulous accents, elaborately decorated,and some traditionally trimmed handcrafted ornaments  hanging on the branches of Christmas trees.

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Happy New Year 2013

By on December 28, 2012

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Here’s Live Life and Love wishing everyone.”A Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to all ! 

There were a lot of things to look forward to,2013  is a good year to start ! I hope this coming year would be a lucky year for all of us. Make new changes for the better and upgrade yourself. Anyway, What will you remember the past year 2012? Be optimistic this year ! Count your blessings and leave the bad memories behind,it was already a thing of the past. Upgrade yourself now. Be ready ! Opportunity will come !

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THE BEAUTY OF TAAL VOLCANO

By on December 19, 2012

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Taal volcano,world’s smallest active volcano.The volcano is surrounded by water.(Click on image to view larger)

The view of  Taal lake with Taal volcano within.It’s a dreamy land that creates a romantic atmosphere especially for lovers.It is known for its  natural beauty.When the sun is up, the blue sky creates a stunning scenery especially with the presence of electric blue clouds and flocks of  birds gliding above.It is a perfect place for bird sanctuary too.

The greenery side,it is surrounded by mountains,vast vegetation of pineapples and sunflowers, not to mention the clear and clean water of the lake. Anyway, there is no place in the Philippines that does not have mountain of any kind.

Dry season started last November, this is the perfect time for you to visit Philippines.Come and experience the amazing beauty of my country,Philippines. There are many beautiful places waiting to be explored. Our land is rich in history and culture.

Note:  I took this picture during my third visit to this place and it is intended for you !  ! It was taken during our countryside visit last week in Tagaytay, one of the coolest place in the Philippines. For more beautiful scenery in Tagaytay, Check my next post soon.

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Technology/ Learning Tips

Morning Text Messages

By on December 12, 2012

The shortening of words in texting  is now a common practice.I don’t think the grammatarians will like it, as well as English teachers may not like the spelling altered.Others,They find it easier to type and understandable for easier and fast communication. It was a short cut lessening some words. Naturally, busy people on a rush are the ones who needs it.This is one good example on how it was altered.

This morning, I received a morning message from grandma. I was shocked,I thought it was an error message from someone. It was an internet slang word. I can’t believe grandma can do such thing considering her age as 72 years old.Is my grandma getting young at heart all over again back to childhood? Strange weird,isn’t it? My body goes cold at once! The message was so short and just 3 words, ” H r u ? Originally, it was written as How are you ? 2 weeks after, The original words (9 letters) was reduced making it to 5 letters again,omitted the 2 letters of the first word ”How’‘ and written as ”How r u ?” Now, it was reduced again to 3 letters remaining, ”H r u ?’‘ I don’t think she can reduce it all over again. I can’t even define it as a word with sense!

I can just do  the same thing too. OMG! Let’s LOL ! Nobody is too old for grandma! Getting tummy ache for laughing too hard.

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Gardening/Greenery/Garden Insects | My Indoor and Outdoor Photography | Wildlife/Animals/Pets

ARTIFICIAL BACKGROUND IMAGES

By on December 10, 2012

Today, An idea hit me! What about using an artificial background ? I learned this idea from a good friend who happens to be a professional photographer of Daily magazines. I just discovered that photos can be taken using techniques too.Previously, I have applied to a tree sparrow and thought it will also works for the honeybees. Using artificial background is just as deceiving your sight too. I’m aware of these. I know it will not come out to be a natural but, I want to try all sorts.It was an easy trick! See if it works, I’m worried what the result would be…..

Check my previous post for more… 

    BLOGGER AS A PHOTOGRAPHER

How did I do it? 

Oh well,Got 3 A’s photography here. 3-A’s  stands for Awful, Annoying and amazing photographs. The idea was simple and easy.I tried hanging colored cardboard, some printed piece of magazines and colored art papers just behind the flower. All i have to do is to wait for the proper timing,waiting for the coming of honeybees to pollinate the said flower. It does not take longer since the bees keeps coming back many times to pollinate it again and again.At times, backing off to give ample time for the honeybees to get used to the presence of the light colored board.

The result is good as well as funny and annoying ! What do you think?  I was able to get good shots and wasting some too.There’s no harm trying,I can just correct my funny trial and error game! In photography,you can cut major body parts accidentally without even knowing it.You can cut the head, sometimes  one arm is missing ,sometimes, head is present without the body. It was all part of learning.

The result of images taken, It works for some, but, not as good as expected. Others are just good to reward my effort. The good thing about this experience,It was easy,no editing needed,no important piece of equipment needed,no interchangeable lenses,no tripod and you can even use  a pocked-sized camera which is more lighter to handle to turn quickly fast to the left and right.

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Blogger as a Photographer

By on November 14, 2012

Last summer,It was too hot and it makes me tired to photograph all my scheduled subjects.I took a snap in the morning,just before lunch time and continued to finish all the way through.Everyday is just a practice,being hopeful the sky is clear and the wind will not blow. Bright blue sky  gives  a brighter color. There were times when the wind blows, the petals of the flowers drifted away,that would be very disappointing for the honeybees to pollinate it.Having these flowers that supplies food in the form of a nectar and pollen is good for the pollinators.I’m glad that our own garden provides the right flowers to attract different kinds of insects such as: honeybees,  butterflies,dragonflies, worms,etc.

I’m not a photographer but, I’m one of the persevering few seeking suggestions from pros! I can honestly  say that If you love good images of nature and life,no matter if you are a pro or not! We have the same thing in common.We are all interested to give justice and to contribute to the beauty of nature.However, Photography for me is more than a hobby, I need quality images for blogging purposes. What do you think? It would be interesting to read an article with complete illustration,pictures, short texts that will help you understand what I’m talking about.It’s my own way to lessen the words hence, making it shorter and understandable.

Luckily, I’ve collected some good images, hence,giving me more interest to continue my hobby but, I got bored of the same subject and color of my surroundings. I feel like there is something missing,  the image itself is not a good result.I got tired of my existing photos and wasn’t happy with it anymore.

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My interesting subject of science, ‘The Honeybees as an agent of pollination.‘It’ fun to bond with my  morning visitors in the garden.I can just simply include myself as an extra here!

Today, An idea hit me! What about using an artificial background? I learned this idea from a good friend who happens to be a professional photographer of Daily magazines. I just discovered that photos can be taken using techniques too.Previously, I have applied to a tree sparrow and thought it will also works for the honeybees. Using artificial background is just as deceiving your sight too. I’m aware of these. I know it will not come out to be a natural but, I want to try all sorts.It was an easy trick! See if it works, I’m worried what the result would be.  

How did I do it? 

Oh well, Got 3 A’s photography here. 3-A’s  stands for Awful,Annoying andamazing photographs. The idea was simple and easy.I tried hanging colored cardboard, some printed piece of magazines and colored art papers just behind the flower. All i have to do is to wait for the proper timing,waiting for the coming of honeybees to pollinate the said flower. It does not take longer since the bees keeps coming back many times to pollinate it again and again.At times, backing off to give ample time for the honeybees to get used to the presence of the light colored board.

Now, let us check the result.If you find it annoying,well, as I’ve said, it’s a part of learning! I want you to know that these website of mine is the right place to comment, you can raise all your concerns and  suggestions. You can even criticize it,I swear! I will welcome criticisms as long as you’ll do it dramatically graceful cause it hurts. LOL!

Check the 2 images below.

The Honeybee at sunrise

The Honeybee at sunset 

Using artificial background to both images, To compare both photographs of the sunrise and the sunset, Is it noticeable? According to some viewers, it creates a dramatic atmosphere.

This is a dreamy land for the honeybee.I have used a printed material behind the flower for a brighter background.

The start of spring

The garden setting, and again, I have use a garden background from a colorful page of  the magazine.

The honeybee together with the dinosaur. Its hard to to position the dinosaur image behind. It looks strange,isn’t it?  Note: View more images next post.

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Morning Butterfly

By on November 8, 2012

It’s easier to get up of bed in the morning when you’ve got task to achieve, it’s just an hour time of my daily habit that makes my day refreshing to enjoy the beautiful things around me.I really believe that when a habit becomes one, you’ll really find time to do it. I don’t need to go elsewhere, the treasure is already here in our backyard, although our garden is still recovering from the storm lately.

Butterfly in the garden

Guess? It’s exciting, easy and inexpensive, it’s photography time comes next after my daily work-out. This new one is tough to photograph,wind was blowing and the flowers are shaking, I was sweating a lot following these stunning butterflies.What an effort to catch a shot, it took more than 15 minutes to succeed but the natural beauty of this butterfly will touch your senses. Got 2  images this time.

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BUTTERFLIES                                    COMPLETE MOVEMENT OF BEES …

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