The Photographers February 24, 2013 was set date for the lens day. F.y.i. to those who did not know the best and groovy (they are my family in the Graduate School) One Saturday class, we agreed that we are going to have a photo shoot in the best historical location near the metro. F.y.i again, we are not professional photographers nor models but we really assume ourselves that we are inborn models and photographers, woooopp! allow us to believe this?! who knows! someday, will come true, Right? LOL Sacrificing sleeping time Why I said sacrificing sleeping time? It is because we got up before sunrise! And also we want to witness Mr. Sun as He rises and as much as possible we need to avoid the big star’s heat which is usually hotter at 10:00am onwards! Mr. BeeBecause we are also jolly and we need to have more energy to take pictures and pose, we had breakfast with Mr. Bee. Photo shoot locationRizal ParkWho among us do not know this park? Because we are Filipino we know it by heart, right? Let us recall what was taught to us by our dear Teachers way back elementary and high school. Luneta was formerly called Bagumbayan or the new town. It is an ancient town set upon boggy land. It is strategically located 1.5 kilometer south of Manila. Approximately borders are Roxas Boulevard extension in front of old Luneta, P. Burgos St. to Pasig River down to San Luis St. who currently called T.M. Kalaw. In 1913, 17 years after Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s execution (December 30, 1896), the monument was completed. The statue was designed by the Swiss sculptor Richard Kissling who cast the bronze figure in Switzerland. The monument are guarded day and night by ceremonial soldiers, known as Kabalyeros de Rizal or Knights of Rizal. Rizal Park is the artifact of years of enthusiastic and meticulous efforts of thousands of known and unknown citizens who gave their time and labors to do something in Honor of our National Hero and our Country. Chinese Garden A 10 pesos entrance fee is inexpensive for you to enjoy this park. Highly recommended for photo shoot or if you want to take a quiet walk, or to chill with your friends. At the entrance you will notice the Chinese-style gate it has fixed dragons. Dragons for Chinese beliefs was regarded as the most sacred animal and the mythological symbol stands for happiness, immortality, procreation, fertility and activity. Inside the park, you may feel that you traveled somewhere in China. There is a man made lagoon and small lake. There is also gazebos designed with green-tiled roofs decorated with Chinese mythical stuff. Kalesa/Calesa or caritela/karitela Uniquely designed medium used as mode of transportation during Spanish era, No fuel nor electricity used to run, it is drawn by the Horse, An eco friendly means of transportation that still exist in Metro Manila specifically in Luneta and nearby streets and in some historical places like Loag and Vigan. The-Pick (selected photos) |