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Manila Bay, Luzon, Philippines
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Been wanting to shoot the sunset at Manila Bay again for some time now but for the terrible traffic in the metropolis. Good Friday was a good time to do this as traffic in the city was very light (most everyone else have gone to the countryside for their vacation). There was still a good number of people along the bay area but at this location no one could interfere with my shots. Photo taken inside the breakwater looking towards the Manila Yacht Club, Philippine Navy Headquarters and some of the buildings along Roxas Blvd.
Our first long drive after contracting a near-fatal Covid infection brought us to our favorite spot along Manila Bay: Harbor Square in Malate, Manila.
Manila Cathedral , interior
The cathedral church of the Archdiocese of Manila located in Intramuros, the historic walled city within today's modern city of Manila, Philippines. It is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary as the patroness of the country.
The cathedral was damaged and destroyed several times since the original structure was built in 1581 while the eighth and current structure of the cathedral was completed in 1958.
The cathedral is built in the Neo-Romanesque architecture style in a Latin cross layout, the northwest façade is a replica of the façade of the previous cathedral, along with statues of famous saints.
The artistic designs of the stained glass windows of the Manila Cathedral are mostly products of the creative genius of Ocampo, one of the most versatile contemporary Filipino artists during his time and a recipient of the 1964 Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan Award from the city government of Manila
"The Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica, informally known as Manila Cathedral is a basilica devoted to the principal patroness of the Philippines...After enduring several damages since its construction in 1581, the cathedral remained standing for 433 years...It retained its classic Romanesque architecture while maintaining its ambiance of simplicity..."
I also read that it was closed for restoration for 1 year last February 2012. I took the reference photo I used on this last 2011 but based on what I read, and expected, most of the restoration applies on the interior. Thus, it would "seem" to look the same on the exterior :)
Drawn on facing pages of my 2015 sketchbook.
for details=> www.saatchiart.com/print/Drawing-MANILA-CATHEDRAL/980307/...
This woman was born in the plywood house built on top of a mausoleum where she lives with her family. Her mother moved to another plywood house 20 m away. She belongs to one of many families who have chosen to live in the cemetery for generations. She works as a caretaker for several dozen graves, and is seen here after sweeping and burning leaves.
Due to busy schedule at the office, I don't have time to take a fresh shot so I am posting old pix from my Philippine Vacation . Have a Relaxing Monday to all My Flickr Friends.
[Photograph taken at Island Cove - Cavite, Philippines]
Painterly rendition of the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Metro Manila. I used Photoshop's Oil Paint Filter, Topaz Impressions 2 with personal modifications, and Topaz Clarity with some personal adjustments
It's been already a year today, May 3, since I bought my DSLR... and I think we both came a long way ever since.... and to celebrate his Anniversary, I took him today to Manila Bay.. where I first took him and made my very first capture a year ago... and rekindled our bond with the amazing sunset of this place... I just thought it's just fit for the occation..lol.
P.S. sorry about the blur... took it with long exposure and slow waves and wind made it difficult for the boats to stay still..lol.
On Explore Front Page!.. thank you, guys!!!.. don't have a screen shot again, though.. ^_^
Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure: 30secs
Aperture: f/16.0
Focal Length: 18 mm
Exposure: +0.15
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Filter: ND 8 + GND 4
2019.05.07
Bremerhaven CT4
AIS Name MANILA MAERSK
Type Container ship
Flag Denmark
IMO 9780469
MMSI 219038000
Callsign OWPP2
Year Built 2018
Length 399 m
Width 58 m
Draught Avg 10.5 m / ...
Speed Max 24.6 kn
Deadweight 196000 tons
Gross Tonnage 214286
AIS Class A
Container Capacity
20,568 TEU
The Manila Cathedral, also known as the minor basilica of the Immaculate Conception, was the seat of the Archbishop of Manila during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, and still remains the ecclesisastical seat of the Archdiocese of Manila.
The See of Manila, with jurisdiction over all the Philippine Islands and suffragan to the See of Mexico, was erected in 1578. The first bishop, Domingo de Salazar (born 1512), arrived in Sept., 1581.
The first cathedral, made of nipa and bamboos, was built in 1581. It was damaged by a typhoon in 1582 and razed by fire in 1583.
The new cathedral, which was made of stone, was made in 1592. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 1600.
The third cathedral, with three naves and seven chapels, was started in 1584 and blessed in 1614. It was toppled by another earthquake which shook Manila in 1645.
The magnificent fourth cathedral was constructed in 1654 to 1671 under Archbishop Miguel Poblete. It was severely damaged in 1863 by a very strong earthquake that even toppled the Palace of the Governor General of the Philippines. In 1880, another earthquake toppled its bell tower and since then until in 1959, the cathedral remained towerless.
The fifth cathedral was constructed in 1870-1879. It was solemnly blessed in December of 1879. The center cross of the dome is a reference point of astronomical longitudes of the archipelago. The magnificent cathedral was toppled into ruins by bombing in 1945.
The present cathedral was constructed in 1954 to 1958 under Archbishop Rufino Jiao Santos of Manila and under the supervision of National Artist for Architecture Awardee, Architect Fernando Ocampo. It was elevated into the rank of minor basilica in 1981 by Pope John Paul II.
-wikipedia.org
I was amazed, it's like being a kid again coming here.
you have to visit this place, it will be fun for sure!
Manila is a vibrant, densely packed metropolis where colonial history collides with modern sprawl. With over 40,000 people per square kilometer, it’s one of the world’s most crowded cities. Despite the chaos—traffic, noise, endless motion—Manila pulses with resilience, warmth, and cultural energy from street vendors to centuries-old churches.
Built 1571, the Manila Cathedral is one of the early structures built by the Spaniards who colonized the Philippine Islands. It has periodically undergone careful preservation work. It is located at the old city side of Manila called the "Intramuros". (Sigma 10-20mm wide angle)