Air Race

It's the last day of the 11th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta at Clark Special Economic Zone in Pampanga. And tried as I might to secure a slot in the 22 balloons flying out for the day, I couldn't because everyone's going for the race. And in hot air balloon parlance, it's all about accuracy instead of speed. For more info, click on your favorite wikipedia.

Fish Be With You

What will a Pinoy airshow like without tiangge (bazaars) and in this year's Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, the stall that sells miniature hot air balloons and fabric fishes is king. People find the balloons (starting from Php120) as the definitive souvenirs.

Daydreaming

This is the view from room 506 in Parklane International Hotel. At one glance, it seems a mockery at me for not staying at the Disney-like Waterfront Lahug from a distance but at the same time, it's a blatant reminder that I shouldn't bother myself with views, especially if I just have two hours of sleep between air shuttling from the last flight out of Iloilo and the first flight to Cebu.

flying men

When they are in a hurry, they are in a hurry. I had only a minute to photograph these elite members of the Philippine Air Force. I shot at different exposures, even with fill flash but the darkest one seems closest to my taste.

Post It

Just a lone power post behind a backdrop of clouds. Love the texture.