Teddy

Teddy Bear, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken November 2008

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This week's Unique's Photo Challenge: Stuffed

What's Left

Pearl Harbor, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

This metal is but one of the few things which remain of the Pearl Harbor bombing.

Taken May 2006 in Oahu, Hawaii

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This week's Photo Hunt theme: Metal

Raving About Ravioli

Ravioli, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Perhaps my favorite pasta type is the ravioli. The pasta contrasts well with whatever it's stuffed with. My introduction to this pasta type was through Tita Des who ordered CPK's Portobello Mushroom Ravioli some eight years ago. It's rare that I get to sample ravioli because not all restaurants serve it. The photo was taken today at The Gustavian where my Cebu based friend LV treated me to snacks.

Taken November 2008

Sugal

Grand Lisboa, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Nakakalula ang pagwawagi lalo na kung ganyan kalaking pera ang mapapanalunan mo. Nakakaengganyong tumaya muli. Pero mas nakakabaliw ang pagkasawi, malulunod ka pa sa utang. Hinay hinay lang kaibigan o kung di kayang pigilin ang sarili, umiwas na lang sa casino.

Winning is intoxicating especially if a lot of money is involved. It encourages one to bet again. But losing is more mind boggling and debt incurring. Take it easy, friend or if you can't control yourself, avoid the casino at all costs.

Taken May 2008 in Macau

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Pagwawagi
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Winning

What Women Want

Shoes, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Shoes. Shopping. Sale.

Taken June 2008.

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This week's ABC Wednesday theme: Things Which Start with the Letter S

Roses are Red

Rose, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken July 2008

Missing a Hand

St. Francis, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Why do religious art have missing parts? Do people keep the parts for luck?

Taken May 2007 in Malacca, Malaysia

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This week's Thematic Photographic challenge: Broken

Today's Flower

Unknown, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Is one of those growing in the garden of our ancestral home. I don't know it's name or anything about it at all. Can you tell me something about this flower?

Taken November 2008

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This week's Photo Sunday theme: Flower

Looking Down

Flamingo, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Why are the flamingos looking down? Are they hunting for food or mesmerized by their reflection?

Taken June 2007 at Jurong Bird Park in Singapore

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This week's Photo Hunt theme: Reflection

Oh My Gulay!

Ensalada, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Just one of the dishes served in our last family get-together. This was later topped with Oishi's Bread Pan. I thought that that was inventive. I've never used the snack that way.

Taken November 2008

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This week's Photo Friday theme: Food

Psst, Ingat!

Calamari, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Karaniwang pinaalalahanan ng mga doktor ang publiko na uniwas sa pagkaing nabibili sa kalye dahil di tayo nakakatiyak sa kalinisan nito. Maari itong pagmulan ng sakit katulad ng hepatitis o pagtatae. Maingat ka ba o mahilig sa bawal?

Doctors commonly caution the public about eating street bought food because of sanitation and safety issues. We can get diseases such as hepatitis or diarrhea from its consumption. Are you cautious or do you like to eat what's forbidden?

Taken August 2008

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Madumi
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Dirty

When It Rains...

Rainy Day Express, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

...Hong Kong Disneyland rolls out the Rainy Day Express carrying the characters in its compartments. Instead of the usual dancing on the streets, they just dance around the compartment and wave to the parade viewers. We experienced this in lieu of the usual parade when our visit was marred by a downpour. At least, we got to see Plan B.

Taken May 2008

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This week's ABC Wednesday theme: Things Which Start With the Letter R

I Heart Fruits

Fruits, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

I took this photo at a local grocery. Didn't notice that a very popular symbol is in the photo too until today. Do you see what it is?

Taken July 2008

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This week's Thematic Photographic theme: Rows

Euphorbia

Euphorbia, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken November 2008

Grazing

Grazing, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken April 2008 at Baluarte in Ilocos, Philippines

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This week's Unique's Photo Challenge: Zoo

Remains of the Day

Ruins of St. Paul's - Detail, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

What's left of the St. Paul's Church in Macau is just the facade. Its image is the most representative of Macau.

Taken May 2008 in Macau

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This week's Photo Hunt theme: Ruin(ed)

All in a Day's Work

Painter, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken April 2008

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This week's Shutterday theme: Painted

Sumasampalataya Ako

Bantay Church - Inside, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Para sa marami sa atin, ang relihiyon ay sya nating kinagisnan at pinamana sa atin ng ating mga magulang. Kung paano natin siya isabuhay ay ating sariling desisyon at tungkulin.

For many of us, religion is something we grew up with or was handed to us by our parents. How we live it is our choice and responsibility.

Taken April 2008 in Ilocos, Philippines

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Kinagisnan
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Developed With

The Queen at the Window

The Queen at the Window, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken May 2008 at the Venetian Macao

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This week's ABC Wednesday theme: Things Which Start with the Letter Q
This week's Ellipsis Monday Photo Shoot challenge: Windows

Good Morning, Vietnam!

Vietnamese Doll, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

This 3 inch wooden doll was given to me by a mentor a few years ago. He got this souvenir from Vietnam during which time he left his patients with me.

Taken August 2008

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This week's Photo Challenge: Macro
This week's Macro Day theme: Asiana

Flower Bed

Flower Bed, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Most of the time we shoot flowers as we see them. This time around, I got down low and took a flower shot from another perspective.

Taken November 2008

Out on a Limb

Hornbill, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken May 2007 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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This week's Photo Sunday theme: Trees