Day 14: Eyes

August 15, 2011 / iamsupercarla / 1 Comment

This was a tough one. Not only is it hard to shoot eyes; it’s also hard to find a person willing to stare at my camera for awhile.

Since we had visitors last night, I decided to make her one of my subjects. :) Of course for a moment there, I felt like the mean aunt, because in this photo, she just finished crying her eyes out. I think she was sleepy at the time.

I am planning to redo this soon, prolly when I have more time.

And I know it has been a pretty long period since I last touched on the subject of completing the photography challenge, but I’m still determined to do it all the way through, in spite of the overwhelming amount of paperwork in the office.

Oh, and her name is Madison Sophia. :)

Please get me an Ikelite!

July 24, 2011 / iamsupercarla / Leave a comment

With our recent Coron trip, I cannot help but regret the fact that I did not purchase an underwater casing the moment I got my Canon S95 for cheap. Although the view and everything above water were absolutely and ultimately picturesque, I must insist the view underwater is much better. There was an entirely different world down there! It would have been amazing to document something like that.

I think the entire clan is planning on going back a couple of years from now, enough time to save up, plan the homecoming, and get PADI certified. But I think it is also enough time to save — or await fantastic gifting — for the Ikelite Underwater Housing.

Look at that beauty. The Ikelite Underwater Housing can allow you to bring your camera up to a depth of 200 feet! HELLO, COOLIO! I know right!

It’s far more expensive than the usual Canon case that we get, but it’s only because it’s Ikelite. Ikelite boasts of its superb excellence and quality when it comes to their products.

Notice the rings above? It’s a built in gear system that will allow you to access your ring functions with ease. All S95 users know how it took a long getting used to that ring function, so having this is quite a relief. Glad someone thought of it!

It also has an easy open latch that allows you to just drop you camera in for a easy peasy set-up! I am loving this more and more.

This baby comes with one 1cc tube of silicone lubricant, vinyl lanyard, flash diffuser and flash deflector. The Ikelite Underwater Housing for Canon S95 (#6242.95) retails for $325.

I wouldn’t mind having this as a gift. *ehem*

Bye Coron!

July 21, 2011 / iamsupercarla / Leave a comment

(Please note that all of the photos for the next few posts are taken by me and my brother Ted. Anyone who would like to use these photos, please shoot an email to let us know where you’ll be using them. Courtesy please. Thanks! *grin*)

It is always hard to end a vacation. Even though this place is not as technologically advanced as I thought it should be, I have to admit that it was the perfect escape from our usual busy days.

This is our last sunrise (moonset?) in Busuanga. I will definitely miss the place, mainly because it made me like sea water. To be honest, I never really liked it before, but when I saw what it has to offer me, I am not ashamed to admit that it has completely whopped me in the ass. I have been missing out on a lot.

I never really got to show where we stayed at in Concepcion, Busuanga.

We had to wake up again at the crack of dawn because there is only one jeepney that goes from Concepcion to Coron town proper. It was literally just one jeepney. We crammed ourselves in it and the driver did something I will never forget.

He must have went back and forth three times all over Concepcion, just scouring for people who need a ride to Coron. Along the way, he would stop and greet people who, in turn, will hand him cash and a list wrapped in plastic and a few containers. It didn’t take long for us to realize that he’s going to run errands for these people. We think it’s because some of them can’t afford to go to Coron — either they can’t leave their houses/tasks or they just literally can’t.

The ride took about 3 hours, but when we got to Coron we’re still too early to check in. We went to the airport nonetheless.

Being a weekend, the place was jampacked.

So my brothers and I went back to our usual stuff to do.

It’s amazing how different we are from each other, and to be honest, I didn’t really think I will enjoy this break as much as I did. For a moment, I forgot how cool and funny and amazing my brothers were. Coron reminded me of that.

Our next goal is to have everyone in the clan to come and visit this place. I promised myself before that day comes, I will be a certified scuba diver.

MEH GANON?!

And here are some parting shots from the beautiful town of Coron! Till next time!

Coron Day 3

July 20, 2011July 20, 2011 / iamsupercarla / Leave a comment

Day 3 started reaaaaaaally early. Mon had us up before the sun rose. The ride to the safari was pretty long. Like 2 hours long. Not kidding.

It was the first time I saw the sun and the moon at the same time.

This was taken at about 5 in the morning.

Left side moon, right side peeking sun.

There was something really amazing watching the sunrise. The colors were perfect, the warmth was welcoming, and matched with the breeze from the water, well, it is just divine.

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Coron Day 2

July 20, 2011 / iamsupercarla / Leave a comment

After getting the much needed rest from the hike, we had an early start. We woke up at about 6 in the morning to prepare for breakfast. Mon said we would have to go to the market early before island hopping; we might run out of food selections. He was able to commission this boat to take us to wherever and cook the meal too.

Of course it was just like any other market. Somehow it has more character. People were not bumping into each other, the catch was fresh, and if the other vendor doesn’t have what we’re looking for, he led us to the other one that has it. Like everyone is happy. All the freakin’ time.

We were told that the seafood here was almost dirt cheap. We got these crabs for about Php 180 per kilo. Come. On. FREAKING SCORE.