Dog Show Photoshoot

Just want to share some of my shots on the Dog Show contest held on San Beda College last 28 January 2012 during their foundation week.

Year of the Dragon!

The Chinese Year of the Dragon is in 2012. Astrology is part of Chinese life. In Chinese astrology dragon people excel. The dragon Chinese zodiac year is special.

Many people are looking forward to the Chinese zodiac year of 2012. Astrology is so important to the Chinese and the Chinese year of the dragon is so special.



Think about the dragon!

In Chinese astrology the dragon is the only animal of the Chinese zodiac year that is not real.


In Chinese astrology the dragon is quite special and very much revered.

The dragon holds special significance for the Chinese people.

More than 4,000 years ago, there were two large tribes and many smaller tribes in China. The tribes had animals as emblems. The two large tribes unified and chose the dragon as their symbol. In fact, the Han Chinese still call themselves the descendants of the Dragon.

In Chinese astrology the dragon was seen as a powerful almighty king because it was made up of different parts of animals such as a tiger, fish, snake and an eagle.

The Chinese dragon was not seen as a threatening evil being as we do in the west - rather a symbol of power, superiority and rule.

Still today, the Dragon is a revered symbol. You can see many sculptures and carvings of the dragon. Even today, the Chinese associate the dragon with power and wisdom.

In Chinese astrology a dragon person is special. Born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon they usually stand out as befits a dragon. They are powerful and wise.

In a group of people, "the Chinese Year of the Dragon person" stands out. There is a certain aura about them.

They certainly are not shy – they demand attention and respect.



The dragon is a symbol of power.

Therefore in Chinese astrology the dragon person born under this Chinese Zodiac sign tends to be a "doer" – they do things and achieve power by getting things done.

A dragon can breathe out fire so the person born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon can be a hothead. Watch out if you make them angry!

However, the dragon has a soft underbelly and so in Chinese astrology the dragon person born in this Chinese Zodiac year has a "soft spot" to them. They may get angry at someone who annoys them but they also show great compassion to people in need.

A dragon has a long tongue which is often seen.

So in Chinese astrology the dragon person born in this Chinese Zodiac year has a sharp tongue – they will say things that can be quite sarcastic and biting.

The person born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon can be quite a confronting person but if you can reach their "soft heart" they are worthwhile allies.

2012 is the Chinese year of the dragon. So what does 2012 hold for a person born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon?

Such people such double their efforts in whatever they do - work, education and other projects. Their natural talent and abilities should stand out with great results.
However, watch out for that temper! Keep it in check and do not spoil your good work.

Reference: http://www.about-sichuan-china.com/year-of-the-dragon.html

2012 Chinese New Year (Binondo,Manila) Celebration, Jan. 23 2012

Nikon D3100 Sample Shots

I have always wanted to buy a SLR camera, to satisfy my fascination about photography. Came my 30th birthday, I've finally decided to reward myself with a camera. Hours of research been conducted to find the perfect camera. I decided to go for Nikon D3100 for the following reasons;(1)user friendly (actually has guide modes) (2)affordable

(P26,000.00 with freebies such as bag and memory card) and it is (3) Red! (to be unique from its usual color). I remember how excited I was after I bought it, I skipped dinner and stayed up to the wee hours of the morning exploring my new camera . The D3100 is built around a 14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, bringing not only live view but also Full HD video capture to Nikon's entry-level model. The edge of this camera is that it has Guide Modes that gives you access to a variety of frequently used and useful functions.

Practice Shots

To fully utilize the functions of my camera and to have a background on basic photography, I've enrolled in FPPF at Intramuros, Manila. I was able to learn many new things, it is not as easy as I expected though you will eventually master it through constant practice. Through the 5-day seminar, I got the opportunity to conduct test shots, applying the technicalities learned. Here are the following practice shots of D3100;