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Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f2 lens Impressions and Samples

February 3, 2012 Field Test / Gears / Reviews
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The M.Zuiko 12mm f2

The M.Zuiko 12mm f2

It’s one of the most beautiful lens I’ve seen. I know it’s not something you say to a photographic tool every day. But seeing the lovely metallic sheen, the cool, smooth and sturdy feel in my hands and the very snappy mechanical zone-focus is really a joy to use. Yes, finally Olympus delivered on a High Grade lens for the Micro Four Thirds in the form of the all-metal Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm F2. I had the chance to take this baby in the streets, albeit short, I was able to see how it performs.

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Welcoming 2012 at the Magical and Musical Makati

January 1, 2012 Events / Exposures / Photography
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The Fireworks in Makati to welcome 2012

The Fireworks in Makati to welcome 2012

Good bye 2011! It has been a good year but 2012 holds a lot of promise. The recent holiday season, we had a lot of foreign relatives visitng our humble home in the Philippines, it was fitting that I stay in the metro but it was a fun staycation. I decided to welcome the new year in Makati for their Magical! Musical! New Year’s Countdown 2011. it’s the second time for me to welcome the new year here but it was a lot better, organized and more extravagant. The stage and the lighting was awesome, I was also able to catch The Dawn’s pumped up performance and the fireworks, the whole 15 minutes of was magnificent. A great way to enter the new year. Sharing here soem photos from that night.

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Print of the Week: Mangrove Morning Light

December 28, 2011 Photography / Prints
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Mangrove at Canigaran Beach

Mangrove at Canigaran Beach

Caught this beautiful ray of light during sunrise at Canigaran Beach, Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Print available here.

Olympus PEN E-P3 Express Field Review

December 16, 2011 Field Test / Gears / Reviews
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The Olympus E-P3 with 14-42mm Ver II

The Olympus E-P3 with 14-42mm Ver II

The new generation PEN came a bit late here in the Philippines but like they said, its better late than never. I had the chance to try out the Olympus PEN E-P3, the current PEN flagship camera from Olympus. It was only a little over a week which clearly for me was such a short time since I wasn’t able to really take it out on a trip which I usually do the test. And also the weather at that week wasn’t really cooperative. But hey, I was able to take some shots with the E-P3 and play around its new functions and menus.

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Print of the Week: Old Bagan Sea of Temples

December 7, 2011 Exposures / Photography / Prints
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Old Bagan in the morning

Old Bagan in the morning

With over 2200 temples spread out on a dusty 26-square mile plane, Bagan is a stunning landscape of temples dating as early 11th-13th century. As dawn breaks, light paints a dramatic play of shadows and gradients on the vast land of temples and trees. For a moment, the horizon is like a sea with a sharp waves from the temples coalescing harmoniously.

Shot in Old Bagan, The Sea of Temples is available for print here. Property and Copyright by Ferdz Decena.

Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f1.8 Field Review and Samples Photos

November 28, 2011 Field Test / Gears / Reviews
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The Olympus 45mm f1.8 lens

The Olympus 45mm f1.8 lens

I’m loving prime lenses more and more. Lately I find myself using them a lot often when I travel. It started when I got the excellent Panasonic 20mm Lumix pancake and now the Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f1.8 added another dimension to my shooting style. Spending 3 weeks with the lens on actual travel made me learn more about its quirks, its strengths and handling. From the initial unboxing, I knew this lens was worth the money I spent. Now here’s my assessment of the lens and some real world samples to boot.

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SMUGs Metro Manila 1st Photo Walk in Taal Town Batangas

November 20, 2011 Events / Photo Walk / Photography
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SMUGs Metro Manila Photo Walk visits a Panutsa Factory in Caysasay

SMUGs Metro Manila Photo Walk visits a Panutsa Factory in Caysasay

The SMUGs Metro Manila had it’s first Photo Walk in Taal Town, Batangas. It’s been two years since I last went to Taal Town. While it is declared as a Heritage Town, two years ago I was disheartened on how it was neglected – the Taal Basilica was dilapidated, the stream along the Sta Lucia Well was flowing with trash and the streets were dirty. Returning with a group of fellow photographers through Smugs Metro Manila, I found renewed hope for this town. The Basilica is being renovated with freshly painted walls, the streets a lot cleaner and alas! The Sta Lucia Well is free of garbage. I also noticed there were a number of tourist coming and going wherein before I think we were the few who was there. Who ever the people in charge of restoring the grandeur of the town, I must commend them.

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