Reviving The Kit

It's been more than three years since I replaced my kit lens (Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS) due to busted AF function. I rarely use it right now and usually I resort to it when I do macro photography via reverse ring or tube extensions.

I tried to use it as the primary lens for my project this weekend and tried to check and see how it still performs on product photography that I have been doing for several weekends now.

Toblerone

A Walk In The Park

This afternoon the weather was great to have a walk in the park. I was initially planning to do this walk tomorrow but the forecast says that there could be light rains and therefore wouldn't be a good day to take a walk and do a little photo walk.

On my way to the park, I saw these beautiful pink flowering trees on the side of the road.

Here's a setup shot of me to show me taking a walk in the trails of the park. I did by using the 10-second timer and running to the spot I need to be and pose and pretend that I was walking. I nailed this photo on my third attempt. I'm glad it didn't take too much photos to have a photo I like or else I'd be puffing tired.

I've noticed that there were a lot of these yellow flowers and took some sample photos.

Walking the trails made me a bit tired and I just relaxed and lounged in one of the benches in the park.

Wishing my family filled up the empty space...

See you around.

Canon Photomarathon 2010

I've just been a part of one of Canon's big events and that is the Canon Photomarathon 2010 (Manila Leg). This was just recently concluded on November 6, 2010 at the SMX Convention Center in Mall of Asia complex in Pasay City. I've been wanting to join this since last year once I heard of it but didn't made the registration. That's why this year, I made sure to be able to register and participate.

So, I made the registration and was very excited. Then the day came. Slept early the night before, woke up early, headed early to the venue. I found out that there's more people excited than me... :)

The confirmation of registration on the day itself went on smoothly and was able to meet up with some photography club members from Quezon City. I tagged along one of my friends from where I work to join the event.

Photo courtesy of Eugene Martinez

The experience was truly worthwhile as I have learned to somehow squeeze those creative juices under pressure. I also realized that I still do have a lot to learn in terms of having that eye to get that "wow" effect on a photo I take. I did enjoy the event most especially with the freebies Canon gave away. Didn't went home empty-handed.

Anyway, here are my entries just in case you're wondering what I entered into the contest. Armed with my 1000D/XS, 18-55mm, 50mm, and dad's tripod, I was determined to push myself with what I only have.

Theme 1: Deep and wide, peaks and valleys go inside or outside, all the places you know. Near or far, it doesn't matter, It's the view that counts to the photographer

Theme 2: Big or small, we come in different sizes. Short or tall. we grow in spurts and phases, Round and round the circle of life goes, When we stop, only God knows

Theme 3: Happy, mad - sometimes we feel the blues, Angry, glad - our moods are changing hues, Up and down our lows and highs, We close our eyes and then... Surprise!

I also entered the best in print where in you're given a free print service when you enter this special contest and here's my entry:

There's next year to try and I've got the whole year to practice. See you next year Canon!