The Lock of Love

Two Lovers' Point, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Ang litratong ito ay kuha sa Two Lovers' Point sa Guam, isang tourist attraction na nababalot sa alamat ng dalawang magsingirong. Maraming turistang nagpupunta dito, yung iba'y nagpapakasal pa. Ang jaraniwan ay nagiiwan ng alaala ng kanilang pagmamahal sa pagsabit ng mga kandadong ito sa railing.

This photo was taken at Two Lovers' Point in Guam, a tourist attraction borne out of the legend of a man and woman who fell in love. Many tourists come here, with some even getting married. Many leave a souvenir of their relationship by fastening a lock on the railing.

Taken in Guam in May 2009

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Kandado
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Lock

Bagong Umaga

New Day, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Tulog pa ang mga kasama ko nung lumabas ako't naglakadlakad. Ito ang eksenang sumalubong sa akin. Mapalad ang mga maagang gumigising.

My companions were still sleeping when I stepped out and walked around. This was the scene which greeted me. Blessed are the people who wake up early

Taken November 2008 in Cebu, Philippines

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Simula Pa Lang
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Just Beginning

Di Para Kay Tarzan

Hanging Bridge, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Para sa mga ordinaryong mortal na katulad natin na walang abilidad katulad ni Tarzan, malaking tulong ang ganitong tulay.

For ordinary mortals like us with no abilities like Tarzan's, bridges such as this are a big help.

Taken June 2007 in Singapore

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Tulay
This weel's Litratong Pinoy theme: Bridge

Bahay Kubo

Bahay Kubo, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Ang sarap sigurong tumira sa bahay kubo. Presko. Simpleng buhay. At saka meron pa, labanos, mustasa. Ay mali!

It would be nice to live in a nipa hut. Airy. Simple life. And of course, labanos, mustasa. Oops!

Taken May 2006 in Maui, Hawaii

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Gusali
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Building

Paraiso

By the Pond, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Parang nasa langit ang pakiramdam ko sa Hawaii.

I feel as if I'm in heaven in Hawaii.

Taken May 2006

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Hardin
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Garden

Regal Baby

Peacock, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Halos dalawang linggo ako sa Brisbane at sa panahong yun, araw araw kong nakikita ang ibon na ito pero di ko makuhanan ng maganfang litrato kaya laking tuwa ko nung natyempuhan ko syang ganito na parang nakapose at mukhang reyna nung malapit na akong umuwi. Paborito ko itong larawan dahil sa kwento sa likod nya at dahil sa pambihirang pagkakataon na ako'y nasa tamang lugar sa tamang panahon.

I was in Brisbane for close to two weeks and in that time, I would see this peacock daily but couldn't get a proper picture. So when I saw it perched like this, almost posing and looking very regal, I was overjoyed. This is my favorite photo because of the story behind it and the incredible chance of being in the right place at the right time.

Taken August 2006 in Brisbane, Australia

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Paboritong Litrato
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Favorite Photo

McShoe

McShoe, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Marami ng sumunod sa yapak nya, bubuyog man o tao. Di ba, kapag tayo'y nasa ibang bansa, pinupuntahan natin siya dahil siyang kilala natin?

Many have followed his footsteps, bees and humans included. When out of the country, don't we follow him because he's who we know?

Taken January 2009

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Sapatos
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Shoe

Pera o Bayong

Oysters, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Di ako mahilig sa alahas kaya kung papipiliin ako tungkol sa talaba, mas gusto ko yung nakakain kaysa sa may lamang perlas.

I'm not fond of jewelry so when given a choice between pearl oysters and food, I'd choose the latter.

Taken February 2008

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Paboritong Alahas
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Favorite Jewelry

Bottomless

Pooh, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Bakit si Pooh may pangtaas pero walang pangbaba?

Why does Pooh wear a top but not a bottom?

Taken August 2007 at Hong Kong Disneyland

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Blusa/Polo
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Blouse/Polo
This week's Lens Day theme: Flight

No More Plastic

No More Plastic, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Yan ang sigaw ng mga taong tagapagtanggol ng kapaligiran. Isa sa kanilang pamamaraan ay ang paggamit ng mga reusable bag na katulad ng mga ito. Umiiwas ka ba sa plastik?

That's the battlecry of people protecting the environment. One of their initiatives is the use of reusable bags such as these. Do you avoid plastic?

Taken March 2009

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

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

Red and Green, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Mahilig ka bang magtanggal ng mga petals ng bulaklak habang sinasabi ang mga katagang yan? Ano naman ang kadalasang sagot?

Do you enjoy stripping flowers of its petals while saying He loves me, he loves not? If so, what is your batting average?

Taken Jan 2009

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Bulaklak
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Flower

Pagkahabahaba Man Ng Prusisyon

Basilica del Sto Nino, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Ito ang pinapangarap na tipanan ng maraming kababaihan. Ito ang ultimate dream date.

For many women, this is the ultimate dream date.

Taken November 2008

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Tipanan
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Date

Muling Buksan ang Puso

Open Heart, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Masarap pakinggan sa pelikula pero hindi sa klinika.

Nice to hear in the movies but not in the clinic.

Taken February 2009

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Puso
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Heart

Bear Mountain

Cupcake, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

May oso sa ibabaw ng bundok na nababalutan ng niyebe. Pero di ito magtatagal. May nakamatyag na higanteng masama ang tangka sa tsokoleit sa loob ng bundok. Ayun, umatake na nga at pagkatapos ay dumighay ang higante't nagsabing "Isa pa!"

There's a bear on top of the snow capped mountain. But not for long. There's a giant watching the scene who's intent to get to the chocolate inside the mountain. He attacks and then burps saying "One more!"

Taken January 2009

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Tsokoleit
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Chocolate

Ligaw na Bulaklak

Lavender, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Hayop ang pinunta ko sa Ark of Avilon. Pero dahil napilitan kaming tumigil sa may paradahan nung nakita ng pamangkin ko yung tren, nakita ko ang bulaklak na ito. Ano kayang tawag sa kanya, Eva Fonda kaya?

It was the animals that I came to see at Ark of Avilon. But because we had to stop near the parking space because my nephew saw a toy train, I chanced upon this flower. I wonder what it's called, could it be Eva Fonda?

Taken December 2008

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Lila
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Lavender

What's up, Doc?

Carrot, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Sinong naaalala nyo pag naririning nyo yan? Di ba si Bugs Bunny na mahilig sa carrot?

Who do you remember when you hear that? Carrot loving Bugs Bunny, right?

Taken December 2008 at Ark of Avilon in Pasig, Philippines

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

Alapaap

Curtain, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Ang alapaap. Laging nandyan pero madalas di napapansin. Nakakalimutan kasi natin minsang tumingala o tumigil at magbigay pansin. May mga bagay bagay pa ba sa paligid mong di mo napapahalagahan?

The sky. Always there but frequently unnoticed because we are too busy to look up or pay attention. Are there other things in your environment that you've neglected?

Taken December 2008 in Cebu, Philippines

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Asul
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Blue

Pagdating ng Panahon

Bud, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Sa tamang oras, bubuka ang bulaklak. Ganyan din tayong mga tao. Kanya kanyang oras ang pagusbong.

In the right time, this flower will bloom. The same could be said for us humans. We will all have our time in the sun.

Taken November 2008 in Cebu, Philippines

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Pula
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Red

Manigong Bagong Taon

Fireworks, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Paano nyo ba sinasalubong ang bagong taon? Nagpapaputok ba kayo o nagsisindi ng fireworks? Dati rati, mahilig ding magpaputok ang tatay ko at nagpagawa pa sya ng kanyon para doon. Pero pinakiusapan namin siya kaya tumigil na. Baka kasi mapano ang tenga nya o maputukan kung saan. Ngayon, kuntento na syang silipin sa bintana ang fireworks ng kapitbahay.

How do you welcome the new year? Do you use firecrackers or fireworks? In the past, my dad loved firecrackers and even had a cannon custom made for that purpose. But we asked him to stop so he did. We were worried about its effects on his hearing or a possible firecracker related injury. Now he's content with watching our neighbors' fireworks display from the window.

Taken August 2007 in Hong Kong Disneyland

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

Himig Pasko

Himig Pasko, originally uploaded by Em Dy.

Ang mga nangangaroling na ito ay regalo sa akin isang Pasko. Mula noon, lagi na silang kasama sa mga palamuti namin tuwing Kapaskuhan.

These carolers were given to me one Christmas. Since then, we've always used them as one of our decorations during the season.

Taken December 2008.

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Tema sa linggong ito ng Litratong Pinoy: Karoling
This week's Litratong Pinoy theme: Caroling