Ediballs

Cheesy Beef Bollem, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken August 2008 at Chaikofi Xpresso in Quezon City, Philippines

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This week's See It Sunday theme: Ball
This week's Unique's Photo Challenge: Still Life
This week's Lasang Pinoy Sundays theme: Creamy

Well Preserved

Vigan - Detail, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

They don't build buildings like they used to. Thanks to heritage conservation advocates, we get to view these remnants of the past.

Taken April 2008 in Vigan, Ilocos

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This week's Photo Sunday theme: Architecture

A Fly Up Close

Bangaw, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

When we see flies, we dismiss them and swat them right away. I thought they were just black and gray. But thanks to the macro function of the camera, I realized how beautiful they are. I wouldn't have known otherwise if I didn't stop to take a picture.

Taken August 2008

Paradise

Hanauma Bay, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

I could spend forever here.

Taken May 2006 in Oahu, Hawaii.

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This week's Thematic Photographic challenge: Watery
This week's Photo Hunt theme: Beautiful

Stretch

Stretch, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken August 2007 at Ngong Ping Village in Lantau Island, Hong Kong

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This week's Photo Friday theme: Exercise

Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin

The Lady and the Snake, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

"Ayaw ko", ang sabi ko nung inalok ng animal trainer sa akin ang ahas. Ang sabi niya, "Para may souvenir photo ka kasama yung ahas". Ang sabi ko, "Ok lang. Pwede bang kuhanan na lang kita ng litrato?" Ayaw ko ngang hawakan yung ahas. Bukod sa takot ako, may bayad pa ang pagpapalitrato kasama ang ahas. Buti na lang pumayag siyang magpalitrato ng walang bayad.

"No", I said when the animal trainer offered the snake to me. She said, "So that you'll have a souvenir photo with the snake". I said, " Never mind, I'll just take your picture if it's alright with you." I didn't want to do it. Aside from fear, I didn't want to pay the fee for the photo opportunity. It's a good thing she agreed to have her photo taken without a fee.

Taken May 2007 at Sunway Lagoon in Malaysia.

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Ayaw Ko
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Reject

Tallest Man Made Waterfall

Jurong Falls, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

This is Jurong Falls, the world's tallest artificial waterfall.

Taken June 2007 at Jurong Bird Park in Singapore.

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This week's Thematic Photographic challenge: Watery

A Clouded View

Cloudy, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken May 2007 in Malaysia

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This week's Tuesday Challenge theme: Clouds

Red and Old

Christ Church Melaka, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

The Christ Church of Malacca, built in the 1700s, is but one of the red buildings in the square. It is a reminder of the city's Dutch history which goes back to the 1400s.

Taken May 2007 in Malacca, Malaysia

Move over, Lance Armstrong!

Bird on a Bike, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken May 2007 at Sunway Lagoon Theme Park in Malaysia

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This week's Moody Monday theme: Funny

Fresh Flowers

Fresh Flowers, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken May 2006 in Maui, Hawaii

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This week's See It Sunday theme: Fresh

To Antiquity and Beyond

Sitio Remedios Door, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

This is the door of a house in the heritage village resort that is Sitio Remedios. While the inside houses vintage furniture, it also provides modern day comforts such as airconditioning.

Taken April 2008 at Sitio Remedios in Currimao, Ilocos.

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This week's Photo Sharks' theme: Architecture
This week's Unique's Photo Challenge: Entrance

*Awarded #3 by Unique's voting members

Religious Art

St. Dominic, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

The Philippines is a predominantly Catholic country. Religious artifacts and statues are but a few examples of public art. This is a photo of a life-sized statue of St. Dominic in a garden at Caleruega, a place of meditation.

Taken January 2008 at Caleruega in Batangas, Philippines

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This edition's Round Robin Photo Challenge: Public Art

Before Plumbing

Museo Ilocos Norte, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Aren't you glad there's plumbing?

Taken April 2008 at the Museo Ilocos Norte in Ilocos, Philippines

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This week's Photo Friday theme: Old-fashioned

Panalangin

Caleruega, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Kasama lagi ng isang mithi ay isang panalanging ito'y matupad. At minsan kung saan saan tayo napapadpad. Sa Antipolo para sa mga magbabiyahe. Sa Obando para sa gustong magkaanak. Kay San Antonio para sa mga nawawalan. Kay Sta. Clara para di umulan.

A wish is at all times accompanied by a prayer that it comes true. And sometimes, it takes us to a lot of places. To Antipolo for those about to travel. To Obando for those who want to have children. To St. Anthony for those who've lost something. To St. Claire to pray for no rain.

Taken January 2008 at Caleruega

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Mithi
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Wish

The Color of Fire

Dragon, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken May 2007 in Malaysia

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This week's Thematic Photographic theme: Colorful

Sweet Gold

Maui Gold, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken May 2006 in Hawaii, USA

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This week's Tuesday Challenge theme: Gold

Side by Side

Side by Side, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken June 2007 at Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

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This week's Photo Sharks theme: Animal

When Two Become One

When Two Become One, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

I chanced upon this photo shoot while at the Macau Fisherman Wharf. I just couldn't help but snap away.

Taken May 2008 in Macau

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This week's Unique's Photo Challenge: Portrait of Two

Water, Water Everywhere

Waterworks Mickey, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Notice how the ground is wet and the people are sporting umbrellas. This photo is of Mickey's Waterworks Parade where viewers get drenched. That colorful float spouts water. Although we were in the mostly dry zone, we still had to hide behind Kayers' jacket so as NOT to get all wet.

Taken August 2007 at Hong Kong Disneyland.

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This week's PhotoHunt theme: Colorful

The Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

I first came across the artichoke dip during a Christmas party hosted by hip Tita Des. Since then, I've tried it at Italianni's, Cyma and Pizza Hut Bistro. Yummy!

Taken August 2008 at Pizza Hut Bistro

Tara na, Byahe Tayo

PAL, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Naalaala mo ba nung araw na kakaunti lang ang nakakapagliwaliw? Pero salamat sa kumpetisyon, marami nang lugar ang kayang marating ng Pilipino. At syempre kasama sa pagliliwaliw ang kamera. Sigurado akong katulad ka ng turistang nakunan sa taas, labas agad ang kamera sa pagbaba.

Do you remember those days when travel was reserved for a select few. Thanks to competition, many places are becoming accessible to Filipinos. Of course, a camera is an integral part of traveling. I'm sure you're just like the tourist above, whipping out the camera as soon as you land.

Taken April 2008 in Ilocos

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Liwaliw
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Travel