Friday, February 26, 2010

Where the Sea Meets the Sky





[* a Skywatch Friday post.]


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This week's Friday Shoot Out theme is Revisiting your favourite theme/subject.

Here's what came to mind:



If you think this looks familiar, it's because you saw it in the header.

Yes, it definitely is a personal favourite.

You can read the original post here: Stairs and the Old Town.

{* a Friday Shoot Out post.]

Enjoy the weekend.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Dash of Yellow

It is more than a dash of yellow.



Have a bright week ahead.


[* A Mellow Yellow Monday post. Click to see more yellow-inspired photos.]

[* More exotic and beautiful flowers at Today's Flowers.]

[* See things from up close at Macro Monday]

Friday, February 19, 2010

Growing off Branches



Randomly came across this tree as we drove around last weekend. I thought it was unusual. And it looked interesting.

Does anyone know what this is (growing off it)?

Have a great weekend.

[* A Skywatch Friday post.]

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

E for Easygoing



A local vendor resting and seeking shade.

Shot in the Philippines. These vendors are allowed to go from car window to car window to sell their goods while the cars wait by the stoplight.


[* An ABC Wednesday post. This week's letter is "E". Click to see more.>

[* More wordless posts at Wordless Wednesday]

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Love in the New Year

It so happens the Lunar (Chinese) New Year falls on the 14th February this year (today).

It's two fiery reds indeed-- the Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day.

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Strawberry dipped in chocolate and pistachio...divine!



Happy Valentine's Day.


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We celebrated the eve of CNY with family and great food.



Dinner was lovely.

Location: Lili, Hyatt Hotel and Casino.



Happy CNY!



[* Sunday Stills / Macro Monday]
[* Mosaic Monday]
{* Ruby Tuesday]

Friday, February 12, 2010

Friday, February 5, 2010

Wolf Moon

Last week, I was on my way out to grab dinner when i noticed the moon! It was so beautiful! I had to seize the moment.

I photographed the moon using two different cameras -- Canon SX110 IS (which is light and takes wonderful photos-- I bring it with me everywhere) and Canon EOS 500D with Canon EF 17-200mm IS lens (which takes even better photos!).


Shot with a Canon SX110 IS:


And another with a Canon EOS 500D:






So why is it called the Wolf Moon?

The full moon of each month are given names which date back to native americans. With these, they were able to keep track of the seasons by the distinctive names of each recurring full moon. The European settlers followed the same custom as well but by another set of names.

The wolf moon (a.k.a. Old Moon / Moon after Yule) is a full moon that falls.occurs in January. It got its name from hungry wold packs that howl outside native-american villages.





I hope you enjoy this photo as much as I did taking it!

[* To see more skies from around the world, Skywatch Friday]

Thursday, February 4, 2010

C is for Chairs

Something caught my eye--- and it's the intricate detail of these chairs!





Lined up along an open area of Raffles Hotel in Singapore.

Have a lovely mid-week!


[* An ABC Wednesday post. Do visit for more words that start with the letter "C"]

[* For more interesting Wordless Wednesday posts]

Monday, February 1, 2010

Brighter than Sunshine

Saw these flowers when I was walking around the park yesterday. I don't know its name. But I like it.




I hope it brightens up your day too.:)


[* Today's Flowers]

[* Mellow Yellow Monday]

[* Macro Monday]

[* Blue Monday]