Thursday, March 29, 2007

VAM Dry Box


VAM Dry Box
Originally uploaded by Spiegelbild.

When I saw this item posted at the FPC Forum, I knew I want to have one.
I needed something where I can store all my photo equipment and VAM Dry Box is just what I need.
I was thinking to use this box when travelling too.
Like put all my equipments inside and pack it inside the luggage.
But when this item was delivered.... uh oh....
The box itself is heavy and putting it inside my luggage would take half of my baggage allowance.
Hmmmm....
I guess I need to find a better way to bring all my stuff the comfortable way.
In my recent trip to Taipei , I was carrying my laptop and camera on the Lowepro backpack.
Well, the first thing I did as soon as I got back to Manila was to get a massage due to the back ache I got for carrying this backpack full of gadgets.
Going back to this Dry Box, it is worth your money. For Php 2,900.00 its one cheap way to take care of your things.
More info on this .... please check out Powerpee's

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Featured on Explore


Featured on Explore
Originally uploaded by
Spiegelbild.

12:30 am of March 27, I went inside my Pumkin's bedroom to check if the girls are sleeping. They are about to... only after shutting down the PC.

But I told Pumkin that she can go to bed and I'll shut down the PC for her.

Then I thought of logging in to my Flickr account and check out the Explore. I was surprised to see my own photo featured at the Explore page. All smiles I was.

Instantly, I grab Pumkin's camera and made a screen shot before my photo disapperars on that page since photos being featured at the first page of Explore are done in random. I might not see my photo on this page next day so better I make a remembrance.

For some, it might be a simple thing. But I'm sure it's a goal among the members of Flickr to have their photos included on the Top 500 Photos of the Day which we call the Explore/Interestingness pool. Nobody knows how they choose the photos to be included in the pool. It is something like a mathematical formula combining views, comments and favorites.

So far, I have 12 of my photos in the Explore pool. Having photos in Explore signifies that people do appreciate the photos I make. Thus giving inspiration to do better because they are there to view, comment and make it their favorites.

I consider this an achievement as well. This photo sharing through Flickr is an exhibit by itself. I am happy to showcase my works as a creative expression and as a way to know me as a person and as a friend.

I went to bed at past 1:00 am. I'm pretty sure I wasn't dreaming when I saw my photo on the Explore page.

Because the following day, I was uploading the screenshot in my pc.

***smile***

Sunday, March 11, 2007

I Need A Macro Lens


I Need A Macro Lens
Originally uploaded by Spiegelbild.

This photo will remind me of the moment of frustration as I try to shoot on a perspective but couldn't achieve due to my lack of equipment.

My talent for imagination helps me determine the kind of shot I want.
But how to do it? First, I need macro lens.

That's what I know.

But, that brings me to another dilemma. What kind of macro lens?
Choosing the lens is another difficult thing.
More difficult than choosing between Canon and Nikon.
(That's what I have heard of from my FPC colleagues.)

Going back, another hindrance of course, is the cost.
I could easily decide to get the top of the line macro lens to make the choice easy for me.
But is it easy on my pocket?

Anyhow, in time I know I will have my macro lens.
Who knows?
Someone might give it as a gift.

**Smile**