Storm Crypt
Laments of an Active Volcano
On Explore/Flickr Top 500, Nov. 9, 2008
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Seeing orange on the summit? If you do, you pay good attention to details, and yes, that's the smoldering summit of Mt. Mayon, the most active volcano in the Philippines.
A few meters north of the Cagsawa Church ruins are large crosses. The faint light from the Cagsawa Park illuminated the two crosses under the shot's long exposure. In the distance is one faint light, probably from a house or a lamppost. All of these elements are overshadowed by the huge silhouette of Mayon Volcano, and its orange summit will only serve as a warning and a reminder to anyone around its slopes : that even if there's always small hope as symbolized by that light in the distance, it will always be overran when the volcano lets go of its rage. Even if you stand by the crosses, you can still be wiped out -- its like telling people to believe in God but always lock your doors at night. Have faith but always use your common sense. Having faith only, is disastrous. You've got to think. You've got to earn a living and be at peace with your God.
Again for those asking for reference, the summit if about two and a half kilometers high. This shot is about 8 kilometers from the summit. If the volcano looks this big from 8 kilometers, obviously it is huge.
Dusk at Cagsawa Ruins
Daraga, Albay
Philippines
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To get here from wherever you are in the world, take a flight to Manila. If your airport doesn't have direct flights to Manila, you can try flying to Asia's Major hubs, you can fly to Tokyo(Japan), Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, or Taipei. Then take a flight to Manila. Once in Manila, you can take a 45 minute flight to the City of Legaspi, province of Albay. You can then take taxi or tricycles(motorbikes withe sidecars), to this place. Its about 15 minutes from the airport.
Coordinates: 13.1657 N 123.7011 E
Laments of an Active Volcano
On Explore/Flickr Top 500, Nov. 9, 2008
__________________________________________________________________
Seeing orange on the summit? If you do, you pay good attention to details, and yes, that's the smoldering summit of Mt. Mayon, the most active volcano in the Philippines.
A few meters north of the Cagsawa Church ruins are large crosses. The faint light from the Cagsawa Park illuminated the two crosses under the shot's long exposure. In the distance is one faint light, probably from a house or a lamppost. All of these elements are overshadowed by the huge silhouette of Mayon Volcano, and its orange summit will only serve as a warning and a reminder to anyone around its slopes : that even if there's always small hope as symbolized by that light in the distance, it will always be overran when the volcano lets go of its rage. Even if you stand by the crosses, you can still be wiped out -- its like telling people to believe in God but always lock your doors at night. Have faith but always use your common sense. Having faith only, is disastrous. You've got to think. You've got to earn a living and be at peace with your God.
Again for those asking for reference, the summit if about two and a half kilometers high. This shot is about 8 kilometers from the summit. If the volcano looks this big from 8 kilometers, obviously it is huge.
Dusk at Cagsawa Ruins
Daraga, Albay
Philippines
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To get here from wherever you are in the world, take a flight to Manila. If your airport doesn't have direct flights to Manila, you can try flying to Asia's Major hubs, you can fly to Tokyo(Japan), Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, or Taipei. Then take a flight to Manila. Once in Manila, you can take a 45 minute flight to the City of Legaspi, province of Albay. You can then take taxi or tricycles(motorbikes withe sidecars), to this place. Its about 15 minutes from the airport.
Coordinates: 13.1657 N 123.7011 E