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The Grey-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes griseigularis) is a species of bird in the Nectariniidae family. It is found in a wide range of semi-open wooded habitats in the northern and eastern part of the Philippines. It is often considered a subspecies of the Brown-throated Sunbird, but the two differ consistently in measurements and plumage, and there is no evidence of intergradation between them.[1] It has not been rated by BirdLife International (and consequently IUCN), but is generally common and therefore unlikely to be threatened.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey-throated_Sunbird
Location: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Makiling
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In Philippine Mythology, in Mount Makiling in Laguna, Philippines lives Maria Makiling, a diwata or lambana (fairy or forest nymph).She is the most widely known diwata in Philippine Mythology. Maria Makiling is the guardian spirit of the mountain, responsible for protecting its bounty and thus, is also a benefactor for the townspeople who depend on the mountain's resources. In addition to being a guardian of the mountain, some legends also identify Laguna de Bay - and the fish caught from it - as part of her domain.
It is often said that Mount Makiling resembles the profile of a woman, said to be Maria herself. This phenomenon is described as true from several different perspectives, so there is no single location associated with this claim. The mountain's various peaks are said to be Maria's face and two breasts, respectively, and her hair cascades downwards a gentle slope away from her body.
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4 hours sun exposure using Adorama variable grade fiber base paper. Flower from the foothills of Mt. Makiling.
Manila palm leaf lumen print using Ilford multigrade RC warmtone paper. One hour exposure under the Philippine sun. Also known as Veitchia merrillii, this palm is native to the Phillipines, and so carries a common name as Manila Palm as well. Source: www.palmpedia.net/wiki/Adonidia_merrillii
My own small way of thanking Flickr and Wiki for making even one of my wildest dreams come true! Two of my photos here have been included in the University of the Philippines at Los Banos or UPLB Wikipedia! Thank you all, my dear Flickr friends! :-) Please click the link below:
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Some more of my photos now in wiki:
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And here's the fifth photo they have added! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tanghalang_Maria_Makiling.jpg
© Makiling Botanic Gardens, Los Baños UP, Laguna, Philippines, Southeast-Asia - Philippinen, Südost-Asien - All rights reserved. Image fully copyrighted. All my images strictly only available with written royalty agreement. If interested, please ask. - Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Alle meine Bilder generell nur mit schriftl. Honorarvereinbg. Bitte ggf. fragen. ©
*...was the role she played in a nature-conservation 35mm film informercial I shot somewhere in Mt. Makiling, Philippines, years ago. (Legend has it that Maria watches over the forest and creatures of the Makiling mountain ranges). :)
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4 hours sun exposure using Bergger Prestige variable cx paper. Flower from the foothills of Mt. Makiling.
At age 4, Carissa started dancing under Pamela Ortiz and Josette Salang, and later, under Breznhev Larlar and the CCP Dance School until she entered the Philippine High School for the Arts, where she studied under Nonoy Froilan, Victor Ursabia and Ronilo Jaynario. She graduated with High Honors, an Artistic Excellence Award and Maria Makiling Scholarship Award. At age 13, she was a semi-finalist at the 8th Asia Pacific Ballet Competition in Tokyo, Japan, and was a finalist three years later. She joined Ballet Philippines in 2003 and has essayed principal roles in Snow White, Coppela, Peter Pan's Neverneverland, and Amada. In 2007, she competed at the 9th New York International Ballet Competition.
Cultural Center of the Philippines
40th Anniversary Festival
Seven Arts one imelda program brochure
September 11,2009
Image info: This 2mm Green Spider was photographed during the Pinoy Macro EB/BS @UPLB Botanical Garden in Mt. Makiling, Laguna
© Makiling Botanic Gardens, Los Baños UP, Laguna, Philippines, Southeast-Asia - Philippinen, Südost-Asien - All rights reserved. Image fully copyrighted. All my images strictly only available with written royalty agreement. If interested, please ask. - Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Alle meine Bilder generell nur mit schriftl. Honorarvereinbg. Bitte ggf. fragen. ©
Three hours sun exposure in the Philippines using an expired Kodak Ektacolor Supra II paper. wildlifeofhawaii.com/flowers/1193/calathea-crotalifera-ra...
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10 Random Character facts meme:
1. No one knows his real name... he only referes himself as Raja...
2. He is the father figure, or the wise man among my crew.
3. He loves to travel around the country, usually by land or sea and refuses to ride airplanes. He calls it "Bird with metal wings and heart"
4. He could speak 100+ local languages here in Philippines but he can't understand nor speak any foreign language like english. Reiven should be around if you want to talk to him, He is Raj's personal translator. He can only write in baybayin.
5. His age is unknown but according to him, he is way too old.
6. He loves making new friends.
7. His favorite snack is Taho with powdered milk... >_>
8. He loves listening to classical music/orchestra...
9. He likes to play hide and seek with Sultana... Actually he is literaly hiding from her...
10. He created through his power as the son of Bathala his 2 1/2 "daughters" namely Isha, Alunsina, Makiling and his only son Apolaki(Levin).
11. He is the rebirth of "Galang Kaluluwa" / Wandering Spirit. *check the Phil myth about this*
St.Cristobal Bridge near Calamba Station, Laguna. Taken on Kodak Gold Film on 15 Dec 1991. Please note this is the bridge that has been rebuilt, which when completed through PNR services all the way to the South and Legaspi resumed 2010.
Caballero flower on Ilford multigrade FB warmtone paper. Exposed under the Philippine sun for 3 hours! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesalpinia_pulcherrima
Location: Philippine High School for the Arts. Los Baños Laguna, Philippines.
The arts school on the mountain of Makiling.