Ping's Pictures - Blogging and Photography

Freida's Day

2008-11-22T01:15:00.000-08:00

Life's been pretty much busy for the past months at work. I've been spending long hours at the office; at least 12 hours in a day... just figuring out how to fix problems being encountered by our people in the Operations.

It's a good thing that I have my sweet darling angels with me in handling such mind-boggling, day to day activities.

My Angels:

Freida (Mamu), Chapz (Nina), Ann (Bunso), Mylene (Bogart)

But last November 20, our dearest Mamu Freida rendered her last day at work being a bachelorette....she'll be getting married on December 8.

We celebrated the day with a simple photoshoot session...just had bonding and kulitan at the office with the inakays. Our daddy yo -- Boss Larry was also around to have fun with us.

Boss Larry and my wingman:Onyx

Jen and Dia

2008-08-19T23:01:00.000-07:00

Had a wonderful time with my cousins last August 18, 2008. I ended up having a photoshoot session with them outdoors.

Jay Jay and Michelle - 08.08.08

2008-08-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

What a better way to commemorate 888 (August 8, 2008), as the Chinese would refer to it as a lucky day, than to celebrate the love for one another...

Claret Batch '94 Reunion

2008-08-04T05:54:00.000-07:00

It's been more than a decade since we graduated from highschool. After a couple of meetings and occassions where some of the batchmates got together, the long awaited reunion was then planned and became a reality!

It happened last August 2 at Nommu Bar and Resto, partly owned by a batchmate. Here is an AVP of the event.

18 pounds down... 20 pounds to go!!

2008-07-16T05:57:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to share this photo, my before and after shot. I've been working out for almost 2 months now and here's the result. Still a lot of pounds to loose...hehe! ü

Before and After

Claretians ('94) at Nommu Bar and Resto

2008-07-13T22:59:00.000-07:00

It's nice to see faces that you don't get to see anymore everyday. Although more than a decade ago, these faces are actually what you inside classrooms, basketball courts, soccer field, under the trees and most especially "sa likod ng gym (suntukan)".

Taking time to meet these people, amidst each and everyone's busy schedule, is a must! Hearing those funny yet memorable stories over beer with great food and 90's music will definitely make you miss that happy days in highschool!

Well, hope to see more of batch 94 Claretianos on August 2....

Pictures of A little boy

2008-07-10T20:05:00.001-07:00

Little Boys

Little boys come in all shapes and sizes,

Shy and adventurous, full of surprises,

With misshapen halos and mischievous grins,

Small dirty faces, and sweet, sticky chins.

They'll keep you so busy, and yet all the while

Nothing can brighten the world like their smile.

And no greater treasure has brought homes more joy

Than a curious, active, and lovable boy!

-yahoo! geocities

Morning Delight... Pacquiao vs Diaz

2008-07-03T22:56:00.001-07:00

Nothing beats a "morning delight" with friends, booze and another victory by the pambansang kamao...

The boys and I went to see a match, last early sunday morning at Gerry's Grill, between Manny Pacquiao and David Diaz for the WBC Super Featherweight title. The place was jampacked with boxing enthusiasts and fans of Manny. We had a nice time watching because the audience were so lively, especially when Manny won the fight.

It's a pity that I wasn't able to take photos during the match... baka mabasag din kasi mukha ko na parang si Diaz.

Migs' Visit

2008-06-14T17:42:00.001-07:00

My godson, Migs, paid me a visit yesterday afternoon together with his parents. His dad, Jonald, is one of my best buds who's been with me since time and memorial. I haven't seen Migs since his Christening last year. It was fun seeing him again, already walking and so jolly!

The couple and I did a lot of catchin up 'coz we haven't seen each other since I left MIAA last year. It's nice to know that things haven't really changed that much! We're still "peoples" eventhough we don't get to see each other that often anymore. It was a pitty that they have to leave so soon.

Well, 'till next time dude!

Bleak Skies

2008-06-05T01:56:00.000-07:00

These photos were taken at our place, at dusk, one saturday last May.

The weather was a bit moist as if rain was about to fall hard but the gradiant glow of the sun was still shining upto its last moments, still giving the immense heat that would make the coming night uncomfortable. As I was taking the shots, I recalled some snipits on Al Gore's show "An Inconvenient Truth" where he outstandingly opened the eyes of so many viewers, including me, about the sad things happening to the place that we call home....our beloved Earth.

Its frightening once you think about it... the unpredictable weather brought about by global warming, earthquakes here and there that cause so many lives, volcanoes errupting so often, the increasing water level at seas which now threaten cities at coast-line areas, hurricanes hitting unusual areas that destroy cities and kill so many people... the unending increase in prices of oil products worldwide because of scarcity in the supply!...

If we could just do our part to save our home, even in our own little ways.... maybe it's not yet late.

Amiel's 2nd Birthday

2008-04-14T21:10:00.000-07:00

My nephew, AMIEL, turned 2 last saturday. He's our darling little boy who never fails to make me smile everyday with his cute naughty feats! Though he had a slight fever during his birthaday, he still had fun with his baby sister and of course with the "oldies".

Sabado Boys

2008-03-28T05:03:00.000-07:00

I caught a show of Pia Hontiveros yesterday afternoon at the ANC channel featuring the "Sabado Boys", namely Paolo Santos, Top Suzara, Jimmy Bondoc, Mike Chan, Luke Mejares, and DJ Myke. "Sabado Boys" is actually a TV show at channel 9. As they have described it...music, talk, and comedy are the staple fare of the show hosted by these cool and talented dudes. I had the chance of seeing it once and I can attest to how they've described it!

During Pia's show, I've noticed how naturally "KALOG" they are. Popping jokes most of the time, led by Jimmy and Mike Chan, made me laugh out loud! It seemed so ironic because most of the songs that they performed were so "makabag-damdamin" like "I'll still be loving you" and "How deep is your love". Their version was awesome! They are actually included in the new album that they were promoting entitled "Saitai" -- meaning "ensayo tayo".

Since Jimmy, Paolo, Top and Luke are my favorite artists, I already bought a copy of the album just this afternoon. It's so great! Most of the songs are included in my "sentimental classics collection"...haha!

The songs included are -- I just can't let go, I'll still be loving you, So close, Sharing the night together, Time will reveal, We'll never have to say goodbye, Sweet baby, Baby come back, Stay awake, Someone, Alright, Four seasons of loneliness, Sana dalawa ang puso ko (EWAN KO BA KUNG BA'T NASAMA TO?!?), How deep is your love, Kyrie Eleison, and most of all...

.."The Real Thing"

My Favorite!

<-- which reminds me so much of this photo!

Pictures. More Pictures

2008-03-14T00:48:00.000-07:00

Tried out wifey's 50 mm lens today and... boy!... I did enjoy using it. It doesn't have the ability to zoom in or out but it was perfect for capturing portraits. The apperture setting that I used most the time was f1.8.

A Sunday Morning at UP

2008-03-09T20:58:00.000-07:00

It was around 5:30 AM, sunday morning... Just woke up early from a very restful sleep. Thinking of getting some exercise, I then cleaned and packed up my gear and then wifey and I headed for UP. We had the chance to spend time together and enjoyed doing our hobby as well. It was so much fun walking around and taking pictures within the cool, green and quiet streets of the university, though with so many joggers. ü

The sunrise sky

Beneath the sunrise

The Oblation

A cool avenue

Pillars and Tower

Statues

The Sunken Garden

Ped Xing

The Sundial

Joggers' Lane

Landscape

The Bell Tower

Wifey

My New Hobby - Blogging and Photography

2008-03-07T03:18:00.000-08:00

Hi peeps!

I've been wanting to do this for a long time now... blogging and photography. Perhaps time and resources were the reasons that kept me from doing so. Until today, when The BIG G has paved the way for me. Finally, I'm now able to do what interests me!

It all started last wednesday when a good friend of ours (Me and Wifey's), Rachel, sold her camera -- a Canon 400D EOS, to us... if I may say... for a very generous price! The set of equipment include lenses (kit lens and Sigma), batteries (with a battery grip pack), battery charger, THE WORKS!! It was an awesome deal... our deepest thanks Rache! May God continue to bless you, oli and the kids more!

My fondness in photography started when wifey showed me and shared her passion with the hobby. She captured images using our first digital camera -- a Canon Powershot A60. It was a simple point and shoot system. The pictures captured were impressive but it seemed like some details were missing. We then decided to upgrade our camera, not to mention that the A60 was already malfunctioning during that time. Thus, we bought a Canon S3 IS that has the features of a novice... just right to learn the basics. It has an AV and Manual setting from which I've learned how to set the "apperture" and "shutter speed" controls. This is the time when I got so enticed with photography because the images captured were so "life-like". I then indulge myself to taking pictures more often. I was already contented with the features of the S3 but then wifey was thinking of another upgrade because she still can't get enough of it!!!

Came last December, wifey bought The Rebel-The Canon 400D EOS as a Christmas gift for herself. It was the ultimate thing! Pictures captured were so outstanding! We were having a blast during the Christmas season, reunions here and there, photo opportunity everytime. We were the "official photographers" of the clan, haha! Then a thought came to me... that someday I'll also get myself a 400D.

Then that thought came to reality last March 5... when I got my very own 400D!

Here are some of my practice shots.

My Wifey's 400D

My Dad being Kengkoy!

My Nephew/Godson - Amiel

My Niece - Amia

My Favorite Plant - Dunno what it's called

A bottle of Coke

Kenzo