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Canon Photomarathon 2009

Today is the Canon Photomarathon 2009 to be held in Tagaytay. Already borrowed my brother's driver, Manong, and his car for this event. I was supposed to pick-up two friends at SM Makati around 6AM before proceeding to Tagaytay. One was not able to wake-up even if his alarm sounded around 3AM. Too bad!

The photomarathon is supposed to start by 8AM. Was able to arrive at Tagaytay International Convention Center around 7:30AM. Just in time. 15 minutes later, they opened the registration to those who failed to list earlier to replace the no-show.



And I thought my converted infrared will be accepted... Duh! Should have brought my infrared filter. Anyway, still took a quick shot using it.

Oh! Before we started the photomarathon, they asked us to change the date of our cameras to November 14, 2011.

THEME 1:

Envy thy eagles for they can fly the open sky;
Everything so huge would seem to grow smaller as they recede from the eye;
A wider perspective would be a breath taking experience;
Especially if its captured through our magnificent lenses.


Took this image from Palace in the Sky. While at the Palace in the Sky, a dragonfly landed on my shirt. They said it was lucky. Hope it means I win the photomarathon! LOL

We met Abdul here and he joined us in the next leg of the marathon.

THEME 2:

Filipinos no matter where they go, be likely to leave a mark of his hard work and merit. The challenge is to capture his great efforts; impart his message through narrating photos. It can be the fruit or the remarkable deed; for it will surely receive an overwhelming remark on your spirit.


When we saw stores by the road, we stopped and requested permission from the vendors if we can take their pictures. We also went to the market at Amadeo.

Lemarc, who was our photowalk leader during the Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photowalk, joined us.

THEME 3:

Tagaytay is known to be city of character qualities.
Look up and search for these moral traits.
Lay it on a frame and take pleasure in the wonderful practices.


While on the road, keep on reminding Manong to remember the church.

I was right, we decided to go to the church for the third theme. Lucky, too! The church is open for a wedding is ongoing.

Manong became our model, not only by our group, but other Canon-ites who happen to be at the same venue. We all have a one track mind. LOL.

Before proceeding back to the Tagaytay International Convention Center to submit our entry for the third theme, we stopped by Razon's for our merienda.

Unfortunately, the winners will not be announced that night. We stayed a few minutes after dinner and left.

All in all, tiring... but FUN!

posted by ~GFA~ @ 11/14/2009 11:58:00 PM