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Fiesta Casino Card Games (Olympus E-PL1, 14-42mm, Pinhole) So I had my hands on some card games this morning at the Fiesta Casino, Thunderbird Poro Point Resort . It was a clean, money-less familiarization card games of Baccarat and Blackjack . It was fun, especially when I find myself on a winning streak. Now I know how it feels why some people get addicted to this games. It’s either yo continue your wins or try to recover your loss in this game of chance. It was interesting that I hope my stack of chips were really worth something. So I’m home now after a 6 hour ride. But not is all well at home as I recieved some unfortunate news. I hope things turn out okay though.

Luna Watchtower, La Union (Olympus E-PL1 9-18mm Zuiko) The day was a lot kinder to us. It was bright and sunny that we were able to take golf carts around Thunderbird Resort Poro Point and go around La Union . There were lots of interesting spots in the area, like a couple of heritage sights, a beautiful botanical garden, a temple and an interesting halo-halo place. The afternoon as expected came with a downpour but we were happy enough to roam around.

Stormy Santorini (Olympus PEN E-PL1, Art Filter Grainy BW) It’s a stormy afternoon here in Poro Point La Union despite leaving Manila in full daylight. It’s the habagat season. I hope we get better weather tomorrow.

Backpack Photography Lake Sebu Don’t miss Backpack Photography’s Explore Lake Sebu Photo Tour. A Journey into the T’boli culture and Lake Sebu’s natural wonders. Check full details here at backpackphotography.net .

Mangrove Morning Light (Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Olympus E-PL1, 9-18mm Zuiko) I’m currently here on a tour in Puerto Princesa, Palawan . We had a stunning morning at the mangrove beach fronting Microtel . We’ll be going around the area until Sunday. In the meantime Backpack Photography Lake Sebu Photo Tour is now open for registration. We only have 12 slots so interested participants should regsiter now.

The PEN Workshop on July 31, 2010 Announcing the first in a series of Olympus Workshops . Join us as Jay Alonzo and I share some photography tips on July 31, 2010. Head off to Olympus Philippines Facebook Fan-page for details. And don’t forget to ‘like” us 🙂

I know how it feels to get published. I think for an aspiring photographer, it is one of the initial accomplishments to see their photos on print with their name on it. With photography very accessible to everyone lately, it’s so easy to get into the field. But wait! It is also a hive for some publishers and companies to take advantage of young and aspiring photographers wanting to break into the field. “Give us your photos for free and credit you for that”, they say. That’s just cheap.

Backpack Photography Batanes June 2010 from Ferdz Decena on Vimeo . Backpack Photography Batanes Travel and Outdoors Workshop has just ended. Here are video highlights of the Workshop held last June 24-27, 2010. It was 4 days and nights of waking up before the sun, humidity and power outages. But the refreshing views, great weather through out and the company of enthusiastic group of photographers with sunny and cheerful air made it all worthwhile. Big thanks to Canon for lending the Selphy Printer and a prize, a couple more prizes from Eagle Creek , Olympus for providing each of us Caps to use under the heat and Sony for lending the bloggie . All videos were taken with the Olympus E-PL1