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

Hong Kong

Hong Kong, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

One look at the skyline and some cities are instantly recognizable. Hong Kong is one. New York is another.

Taken August 2007 in Hong Kong

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This week's Lens Day theme: The City

Sumbrero

Chinaman's Hat, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Korteng sumbrero, di ba? Ito ang isla ng Mokoli'i na kilala rin sa pangalang Chinaman's Hat. Matatagpuan ito sa Oahu, Hawaii. Madalas itong makita sa mga pelikula. Isa dito ang Along Came Polly kung saan ang isang eksena ay kuha kunyari sa St. Barts. Sa Hawaii pala ito kinunan!

At saka nga pala, may isa pa kong kuhang luntian dito.

Shaped like a hat, right? This is Mokoli'i Island, also known as Chinaman's Hat. This is located in Oahu, Hawaii and is frequently seen in the movies. One such movie is Along Came Polly where a scene is supposebly set in St. Barts. The scene was actually filmed in Hawaii.

By the way, I have another green photograph here.

Taken May 2006 in Hawaii, USA

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Luntian
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Green.

The Great Outdoors

Tamborine Mountain, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

This was what greeted me every morning I was in Australia for a 10-day seminar. The sky was blue despite it being winter then. It was a welcome respite to the concrete jungle I'm accustomed to. Wish I have something like this in my backyard.

Taken August 2006 in Tamborine Mountain, Australia

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This week's Photo Friday theme: The Great Outdoors

Wow Philippines

Mactan, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Blue skies. White sand. Clear water. Go visit the Philippines!

Taken February 2007 at Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu, Philippines

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This week's Photo Hunt theme: Share ANY photo

Nagmamatyag

Currimao Family, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Isa sa mga masarap gawin tuwing taginit ay maligo sa dagat. Gustong gusto ito ng mga bata. Kaya lang, di pwedeng wala silang kasama. Matiyagang nagbabantay ang inang ito habang nagkakatuwaan ang mga anak niyang lumangoy habang ang bunso ay tulog sa kanyang mga balikat. Di natatapos ang tungkulin ng isang ina pero ginagawa niya ang mga ito ng bukal sa kalooban.

One of the nicest things to do during summer is to go to the beach and swim. Children love this activity. But they cannot be left unsupervised. This mother patiently watches over her older children having fun swimming while the youngest is in her arms asleep. A mother's work is never done but she continues to do her duties from the heart.

Taken April 2008 in Currimao, Ilocos.

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This week's Thursday Challenge theme: Family

Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Mahal na Ina
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Beloved Mother

This week's Lens Day theme: Mother

Project Green

Iao Valley Nature Park, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

What a relaxing site.

Taken May 2006 at the Iao Valley State Park in Maui, Hawaii.

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This week's Thursday Challenge theme: Spring

Heaven on Earth

Majestic Mountains, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

What I love most about Hawaii is its inherent beauty. I can spend the whole day staring at it.

Taken May 2006 in Oahu, Hawaii.
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This week's Thursday Challenge theme: Earth

Where I'd Rather Be

Watersports, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Taken February 2007 at Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, Philippines

Closer to Heaven

Haleakala blue, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

This is the closest I've been to heaven. 10,023 ft above sea level.

Taken May 2006 at the Haleakala National Park in Maui.

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This week's Photo Friday theme: Far from Home