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Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines
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It's now become part of our travelling calendar - we go on a city break for Jayne’s birthday in January - no presents for birthday's and Christmas, we travel instead. This year it was Seville. We had to drive 180 miles south to Stansted to fly there though, Friday afternoon on the A1, such fun... It was a really good drive down in actual fact, the best day for months, glorious blue sky and a fantastic sunset- and I was in a car. We got stung for tea and drinks in the Radison Blu but we were overnighting and leaving the car so we didn't have much choice. Ryanair aagh! Again no choice. To be fair to the abrasive Irish man O Leary things are better than they used to be and it was an acceptable flight.
We were hoping for better weather than we got- don't you always? It was. cold, windy and after some initial beautiful sun on our first afternoon, it was mostly grey. The wind died but so did the sun. The other little problem was that it was my turn for the awful cold that Jayne had been trying to get over. I was under the weather in more ways than one all week, it was only a cold but it was the worst I've had for ages and it didn't help my mood, particularly when the sun was absent. We had a few hours of really nice light here and there and I made the most of it - I think!
Seville has miles and miles of narrow cobbled streets, they seem to go on for ever. They are almost random in layout and it is extremely difficult to find your way around, it's easier to just keep walking and see what you find. So we did! The architecture is stunning and the history is fascinating. Aside from the ancient history the two events that seem to have had a massive recent influence are the Expo's of 1929 and 1992. The incredible buildings or 'Pavilions' that were built for a one off event are now part of the reason that people visit the city. The 1929 pavilions are fantastic, each one is a story in itself and a destination in its own right but there are a lot of them in Parque Maria Luisa. Plaza Espana, built by the hosts of course, is the biggest and I would imagine that you could make a project out of photographing the individual ceramic tile displays around it on their own. These incredible buildings really need the light to be right to get images that people want to see, flat bright light from bright grey skies is good for certain things but dramatic architecture deserves better - or maybe I'm looking for the easy way option. The other discovery that we made, we found just down the road from the hotel, about an hour into the trip – The Metropol Parasol. A giant lattice work parasol, apparently called ‘The Mushrooms’ locally and apparently the world’s largest wooden structure. You have to look twice, having discovered that it is wood. Only later did we discover that we could get to the top and there is an extensive walkway around the top of it. It is built on top of ancient ruins, ( still intact and viewable) a food market and bars etc. and has a plaza around it and on it, that is buzzing on weekend evenings. Walking around the top, the first people up it one day and being back to watch the sunset later was one of the highlights of the trip for me.
The 1992 Expo also covered a massive area but left behind lots of modern - and some very strange - buildings and arenas. Some are of a temporary nature and get dismantled others find a new use. The land used was on an island between two branches of the River Guadalquivir – Isla de la Cartuja. The branch that goes through the city is now a canal, blocked at its northern end by a barrier with a motorway on it, and is used extensively for water sports, mainly rowing. Many of the buildings are now used by private companies as headquarters , others have a very derelict look. The whole area- even though it is home to the theme park- which was shut for the winter, has a neglected air about it. There are weeds growing everywhere but fountains are switched on, which seemed odd. Unlike the city a short distance away, there are no cafes or bars or other people around for that matter, just us meandering through. The car park that was created for the event is massive, it stretches for miles, and I really mean miles. Totally derelict, just the odd person or dog walker around. There is even a railway line terminating here, in the middle of nowhere a modern and apparently unmanned station, like a ghost station. At this point, across the river proper is open countryside, much flatter than I expected and very easy for local walkers and cyclists to get to - also very calm and quiet, a place to linger and enjoy the peace.
As usual I researched and discovered as we walked, we averaged around 13 miles a day and tried to get off the beaten track. We were out around 8.15, before sunrise, and had orange juice, coffee and Tostada with the locals for breakfast. The trouble is that there are many miles of walking in a relatively small area, some streets are only a few feet wide so there are a lot of them to explore. Incredible ancient churches and squares are around every corner- it's a very religious place - Catholicism rules in Spain. Unfortunately many are only a few feet away from the building next to it and it is difficult to get a decent shot of them. Seville is also famous, historically, as a producer of ceramic tiles. A building isn’t complete without a tile display of some sort and it would be very easy to make a project out of tiles alone. It may be a little boring for any companions though!
We walked the length of the embankment a couple of times, it has graffiti from end to end, several miles of massive concrete walls covered in everything imaginable, from marker pen scribbling to works of art. It was suggested to me that allowing people to paint here might prevent them from daubing property and monuments in the city- it hasn't! Most alleyways and shutters have been attacked to a greater or lesser degree. Spain has very high youth unemployment and maybe this plays a role. To be truthful though we haven't seen a city that's free of graffiti. The other problem is dogs- or what they produce, it's everywhere, absolutely everywhere, in a week we saw only one person remove his dogs mess. Fortunately the city streets are cleaned exceptionally well, some of the cleanest we have come across, men (and a lot of women) and machines are washing and sweeping endlessly.
Having had the wettest winter on record at home - almost three months of rain - we didn't want more rain but we got it. The upside was the water and the reflections that it created made photography on the cobbled streets more interesting, particularly at night. I usually find that it takes me a while to get into the groove on a trip and this one was no different, I didn't start shooting with total disregard - street shots- for a couple of days. Whilst the locals wore quilted jackets and scarves we got down to tee shirts at times, the warmer afternoons would be welcome in summer, never mind January, in Huddersfield. I envied the cyclists, being able to train in temperatures like this in winter - I wish! You need a lot less willpower to get out there and train hard in pleasant weather.
From a photography point of view I had a frustrating time, I never felt to get to grips with the place- other than on the streets at night. Writing this on my phone on the flight home, I haven't a clue what I've got to work with when I get back. I usually edit first and write later. Generally I have a first look, I'm disillusioned, I then revisit and see things differently- thankfully! Architectural shots with a grey sky could be destined for the monochrome treatment, we'll soon see. I'm still editing stuff from our London trip before Christmas, it's getting decent views in black and white and I quite enjoy looking at them myself.
We visited most of the notable tourist destinations, and went up anything that we could. Seville doesn't have a high point-it's flat! Nothing really stands head and shoulders above the city. The Cathedral tower is over 300 feet but the Cathedral itself fills a lot of the view on some aspects. Being square and having to look through bars in recesses you don't really get a completely open aspect. A new 600 foot tower is close to being finished, it's an office block and I couldn't find any mention of it being a viewing point in the future.
Oranges were the last thing on my mind when I suggested going to Seville. There are 25000 orange trees in Seville and now is the time that they are laden with big-and sour- Seville oranges, they are everywhere, apparently they are the property of the city authorities and will be harvested and sent to the UK to be made in to marmalade at some point in the near future. These trees will soon be covered in fragrant blossom, the city will smell beautiful for a couple of months. Studying the surrounding area it would be good to tour in March or April I would think, the scents, longer days and better weather would make for a fantastic trip. One for the future. The sunrise on our final morning was the best of the week, this was what we had looked forward to, we had to leave for the airport at 9.00...... Needless to say it was raining hard as we drove the last twenty miles home. Nothing new there then.
As usual I have aimed to present a pretty extensive collection of photographs of our chosen destination, some, at first glance will be pretty mundane shots of everyday life on the streets, often though, close inspection will reveal something humorous, something that needs a bit of thought. Others are definitely just people going about their holiday or work. Travelling with someone else it wouldn’t be fair to spend an inordinate amount of time trying to nail the perfect long exposure or HDR image of a cathedral or similar in perfect light – the one stunning shot to add to the portfolio- it’s not really my thing, I go for an overview of the place in the time available. Looking at the postcards locally it becomes obvious that stunning shots of some of these buildings are hard to come by. Heavily corrected converging verticals were quite obvious – and most likely will be in my own shots. As the owner of tilt and shift lenses I never travel with one – ever! My knees are already creaking from the weight of the bag.
The problem with checking out so thoroughly is that it can leave us feeling dead inside, with little or no ability to feel our feelings in our bodies.
Op 13 maart gromden de motoren bij JT Parkstad. De film Need for Speed ging in première, waar een bijbehorend evenement bij was georganiseerd. Fotograaf: Jacqueline Janssens
On LaSalle St., in River North, if I recall correctly. featured on Chicagoist: chicagoist.com/2014/02/09/around_town_gouge_away.php#photo-3
Yes, Richard Bach is right. I don’t need faith. I need a better birding lens! :D
Good morning Flickr. And Happy Sankrant. :)
Initially I was going to share with you guys an anecdote a friend had told me a while back. And as I began typing, I heard the resonating voice of a bunch of little kids chanting “Ek-do-ek” (similar as the left-right-left chant during a march). I got up to see where the voice was coming from. Turns out to be, the kids of the construction workers from the nearby constructions, are attending a makeshift school on-site.
With every passing chant, their volume is getting louder - as if in defiance of the winter chill, or from the exciting warmth of the morning sun. I leave the choice to you. I simply know that these kids are enjoying it. :) You should hear them… And unknowingly, I’m chanting the same “ek-do-ek” along with them. Its going to be a beautiful day :)'
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I bought this girl because I couldn't decide between her and Romantic Alice (Pink Ver).
Now that she has arrived I now know I MUST HAVE Romantic Alice too. Doh.
Suffering mechaincal setbacks on the playa is an unfortunate reality when attempting to mount an exploratory expedition. Fortunately for the Hibernians, the gentle men from Kinetic Steam Wroks were nearby and more than willing to help out a fellow vehicle in distress. Better than any playa hookup in history, these two machines, one steam engine, one haul, they are the sexiest couple in Black Rock City.
$7
I need to make some room in the garage. Tons of awesome and geeky things are now looking for a new home.
So I'm selling this and many other cool things. Contact me via flickrmail if you're interested in this or any of the other items in this set.
Need stickers done for your company? Don't hesitate to email me!
Inquiries: abbitt.wilkerson@gmail.com
Minimalist's iPad bag for pros on the go, built with premium nylon and leather. This is a great choice if you don't need much more than your iPad for the day and if you don't mind carrying a "man bag."
I am not sure if it is the plants or Yoshida-san than need that precious water the most.
Pnetax 67, Takumar 105mm, Kodak t-max(expired 2005)
I need a better camera.
This looked so much nicer in person.
Anyway, I was stuck at the light at PCH & Topanga, and two things that are usually there were missing: The homeless man asking for spare change on the little triangle traffic island at the right (though it never seems to be the same guy), and severe cloud cover, right when we're usually getting into "June Gloom."
I've never seen it so clear this time of day, not that my camera was any help showing that. You could see all the way to Palos Verdes and everything in between, in sharp detail that my lousy camera couldn't pick up.
An image in the Greek port town of Katakolo, the gateway to ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic. The shop owner waiting for tourists needs support as does the rest of the area in these economic times.
Can you help this cat?
Months ago, I walked around my neighborhood and a pretty cat followed me. Yesterday, I saw it in the front yard. This Miu is very skinny, it has some wounds on the back and 2 ears. I think it has been abandoned for months. It rained yesterday and was so cold. I only could bring Miu a lottle box, towel, blanket, food and milk. I put the box under the eaves and Miu slept (warm and dry) in the box last night. I cannot take Miu to the house because it is not mine.
I do not call animal control because I heard that they would kill the animal then. Can you help this cat? Please share this. Thank you! <3
Bessy is working hard to bring you only the best - (Need More) Cowbell Dairy.
Note: Looking at my Twinkie illustration made me thirsty, so I needed some milk.
Note 2: If you recognize Bessy, she's also over on my Roundimals illustrations. (This time I gave her a hairpiece.)
on tuesday I brought some needed things to the stricken town of San Juan Cosala. after dropping my supplies at an orphanage I drove my jeep (in 4 wheel drive) to some incredible sites. climbing over boulders, trees and through mud i took some 250 photos. I am still impressed with the destruction I have seen, the force of nature, the avalanche of boulders, trees, rocks, and mud that came roaring down the mountain making the earth tremble and warning people to flee. I will be uploading a few of those photos, please keep in mind when you look at them that miraculously no one has died that wednesday morning on September 12-2007 in San Juan Cosala, Jalisco, Mexico.
9:14pm Sunday 3/15/09
(Wendy's! I need Wendy's!)
So hey today was awesome. I woke up to the sounds of the veronicas' "untouched", and I freakin love that song. haha. I know that sounds totally gay, but no I am so not gay! But the song is just so awesome! Anyway i like got up and showered with music on and got dressed and yay I got to wear my new vans today! So happy! =p Then I straightened my hair and it came out kinda nice actually so yay.=) Then I was like on my way to church and today I was like playing bass so double yay! We did like some new songs and like punkish stuff as well which made me happy. =D And so like after service I totally realized something and that God is so freakin awesome cause I just sat down on a wooden stool and then "boing!" it came to me! "I am a Diploma Holder like just after graduating high school, I bought some killer vans, I got a job, and a wicked future ahead of me at like Ericsson as in like Sony Ericsson, and I'm doing photography, and I have some awesome friends!" What more could a guy ask for??...well...;P
So today it rained kinda heavy after church and it was kinda nice as well since it's been really hot out. So I just got home and this picture is from my sister's birthday the day before. I love the bandanna! And now I am craving a frostie! =p Hopefully tomorrow I will get one..hopefully!