Five on Friday: Batanes Photos

Published terribly early in the morning of February 22, 2008

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Before I talk about the drama I’ve been selling in my previous entry, here’s five photos I submitted as my photo essay for our photo contest in Batanes. I didn’t win, but fortunately, my pangga Hana did! :) She got one of three special prizes, the other two going to Mimi and Ferdz. AJ got runner–up honors, while Joey bagged the top prize. Familiar faces, good company. ;) They all get to take home great photo printers from Epson so they can print even more photos from our trip.

Special thanks to Epson for taking us to Batanes, the place is more beautiful than I could’ve dreamed or imagined. Every Filipino should get to visit it at least once in their lifetime. :)

24 replies to “Five on Friday: Batanes Photos”

  1. 1 Juned 9AM of February 22 [r]

    I always like going out of town trips with true friends and new friends.

  2. 2 hana 1PM of February 22 [r]

    wow! nakapag post ka na agad pangga…haha, naunahan mo pa ako. :)

    loved batanes! and of course the nice people we were with there. salamat sa epson :)

  3. 3 Baklang AJ 12AM of February 23 {subscribed to comments} [r]

    Congrats kay Hana! We point-and-shooters will conquer the world! CharroT! hahah

  4. 4 rain 12AM of February 23 {subscribed to comments} [r]

    According to the travel photographer interviews I’ve read, its never suggested to go to a place and just take pictures then and there: there has to be preparation, and a few days of just going around, assessing the best angles of the scenery, etc. I think even Noli Gabilo, who took the photos at the Batanes airport, and purportedly Manong Rogers best friend, believes that.

    Hence, wag na pansinin ang knee-deep water sa bangka at nagiispray na tubig mula sa ilalaim, dapat ulitin ang paglakbay muli!

    Thanks Markku, and everyone else, kahit di na nga ako masyado active sa blogging scene :)

  5. 5 hana 4PM of February 23 [r]

    thanks AJ! :)

    ahaha…natuwa naman ako sa comment ni rain. sige balik tayo dun! :)

  6. 6 Aileen Apolo 1PM of February 24 {subscribed to comments} [r]

    Uyyy! The Panggas conquer Batanes! So… so… reco mo ba? :p

  7. 7 markku 12AM of February 25 [r]

    @Juned: True, true, true. :)

    @hana: At least for once naunahan kita. :P I think everyone from our group loved Batanes.

    @Baklang AJ: Pa–print naman sa printers nyo, inggit ako. Hehehe.

    @rain: Well, if you take the “pro photographer” point of view, medyo dapat nga ganun. But it takes away the awe and spontanaeity of being just a traveling spectator, it takes away the magic of seeing things for the first time.

    @Aileen: Yep, we conquered! Nanalo pa si Hana ng printer, lupit! Recommended? Hmm, kung may budget for all the guests and you have time for possible re-schedules, why not? ;)

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  9. 9 neva 2PM of February 26 [r]

    wow :D your pics are inspiring, i hope my hubby and i can go to batanes soon…pero bago nun, kelangan namin mag-enroll ng photography lessons baka masayang lang byahe e haha!

  10. 10 arranu 12PM of February 27 [r]

    nice shots, markkkuuu! :)

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  12. 12 noemi 6PM of February 27 [r]

    too beautiful to describe. I’m at a loss of words. Thanks for sharing.

  13. 13 markku 7PM of February 28 [r]

    @neva: Thanks! Batanes is a beautiful place for lovers. Seeing all the beauty around you makes you fall for each other all over again. :)

    And you really don’t need photo lessons to take good ones, especially in Batanes. Anywhere you look, the place wouldn’t stop surprising you with its beauty.

    @arranu: Thanks for dropping by. Bakit ang gulo ng pangalan mo? :p Hehe.

    @noemi: Thanks so much! It’s true, what they say — Batanes is a place you should get to visit in this lifetime.

  14. 14 greyweed 6PM of March 4 {subscribed to comments} [r]

    Just a short article that though sufficed for printing, captured neither the exhilarating trip nor the beauty of Batanes.

  15. 15 markku 4PM of March 5 [r]

    @greyweed: We have to understand, it’s a typical geek magazine article. :)

  16. 16 pen 6AM of March 8 [r]

    Batanes! Huwaw!

    Ganda.

  17. 17 markku 1AM of March 11 [r]

    @pen: Punta kayo dun pag umuwi kayo dito, sobrang ganda! :)

  18. 18 leiababe 6PM of March 11 [r]

    markku bakit di nyo ko sinama?

    swimmer naman ako.. sasagipin ko kayo lahat paglumubog nga ang bangka!

    may utang ka pa sa kin… contact number ni manong bangkero.. dali na.. need to contact him na for my pitch, Photoholic: Batanes!

  19. 19 markku 11PM of March 12 [r]

    @leiababe: Correction, hindi lang sya bangkero, he’s an all–around Batanes tourist guide and everything.

    The number is currently hostaged, hehehe. Joke. Sama mo naman kami! :)

  20. 20 Karen 8PM of April 10 {subscribed to comments} [r]

    Hi Guys,

    Good news, Asian Spirit is currently celebrating their 12th year anniversary and is offering a reeaaallly good treat for their clients. To all of those who are dreaming of going to Batanes yet finds the regular airfare too steep, here is your chance to get there without spending too much. One of our clients booked and only paid Php 3,000+ for a roundtrip ticket (manila-Basco-Manila), which usually costs Php 11,000! Book here now:

    http://www.asianspirit.com/news_and_events.htm

    Reservation and booking is available from April 9 to 15. Travel period will be from June to October. Book now while seats are still available.Don’t lose this very rare opportunity!

    Worried about accomodations and tours? Problem solved. We have the lowest rates available for your ultimate getaway. Let us know when you’re booked and we’ll take care of the rest! See you here!

    Regards,

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  22. 22 markku 3PM of April 11 [r]

    Thanks for sharing this info with us Karen. :)

  23. 23 banggigay 11PM of May 2 [r]

    wooooow! ang ganda! i covet! :-)

  24. 24 markku 4AM of May 6 [r]

    You have to go to Batanes. At least once in this lifetime! :)

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