Life Through 5mp

Of note, Eckogram-related post will simultaneously be posted in my main blog HERE. It will be appreciated if you can check it out too.

As always, Eckogram-related post will simultaneously be posted in my main blog HERE. It will be appreciated if you can check it out too.

Of note, Eckogram-related post will simultaneously be posted on my main blog HERE. It will be appreciated if you can check it out too.

Up so Early, huh?! I guess I am a bit excited for this Baguio trip, just look at how early was I up for our call time, he he he Until next post...

1. Prime Afternoon - I have to get some sleep to charge up for the GY shift, but ended up taking photos with "Wan-Wan" and the "Thrifty-Fifty". I also ended up with little to no sleep at all because of it. Argh, Time management. 2. Wakey!Wakey! - My daughter has been "oversleeping" a lot lately and I don't want her to develop that habit, so here I am waking her up using every technique from the book. Look how annoyed she is though. 3. Damn Moon - On the way to work, saw the moon and it was a thing of beauty. Snapped it with the only camera I had with me then, a 5MP-snapper on my mobile phone. Still got a decent image, just needed some PP tweaks. 4. Lamig - The weather was cold in this particular morning. However, I am sure we will all need more blankets next week. Stay tuned for that...I am so Egg-soi-ted!! 5. Seldom Used - GY Shift, Sleepy, and feeling a little under the weather. 'Nuff said! 6. Free Meal - This may be a little harsh, but we deserve more than a Burger McDo meal treat for the Company Anniversary, right? Well, I guess it is free to start with and  better than nothing. 7. Waterproof - With the ongoing rains, I would really love to have the waterproof ability of the Yam leaves. If I did, then Goodbye bulky umbrellas! 8. It's Corneration Day - Time for our daughter's booster injections. After a lot of white lies, halfway through the trip, we finally told her where are we going. This is her immediate reaction to that. 9.  Stowaway - Wan-Wan accidentally brought to work. Too bad I was not able to use him to snap some shots. A photoshoot or a photowalk is really in order...if I can afford the time. There it is, my first Eckogram entry. Thanks for dropping by. Until the next post,

 I do believe in the saying that the limitations in one's photography is one's self since what we see is what we are. However, it does not apply to the photographer's equipment. Take the picture above as an example. That full moon was a sight to behold that is why I decided to take a snap of it although I did took it with my phone camera (5MP of XMP) since that is the one that I have "handy" at that time. As you can see, the limitations of the hardware became evident with the shot (although the original photo was worse than the one shown above) that I had. It is a good thing that unlike the equipment, the photographer itself has little to no limitation (if there is determination), so with some post-processing I was able to make tweaks to make the photo a decent one and not let it go to waste and even put it here in the blog. Lesson Learned: When trying to take photos of things up in the night sky like the moon, whip out the best gear, but if you happen to only have to make do with your camera phone snapper, do not lose hope, you can still make a good photo with it. Remember, the equipment may have many limitations, but the photographer itself only has one... That is himself/herself. Hope this post inspired. Until the next post... This image was taken using the trusty complementary 5 megapixel camera of my mobile phone. Post-processing done for borders and watermark.

Pictured above is what I consider the most underutilized keys on a standard computer keyboard and somehow I felt the urge to take a snap of it and put it here, for "artistic" purposes...well, not really. Honestly, I was feeling a little groggy at my workstation when I snapped that. Yeah, that is what "Graveyard" shift does to you. When your body is longing for sleep you will do anything just to keep yourself awake and soldier on until dawn. Come to think of it, these Seldom Used keys do signify something. For me, they also represent my skills and talents that are now being put in the back burner because of the demands of my job. I have a lot of things that I want to do, but have to sacrifice them to be able to divide my time as an employee, a father, and a husband, which of course is "The" right thing to do. I really do hope that I get to do those things again because as I always describe myself, I am a Jack of all Trades, so putting my other skills aside does not really sit well with me. Those skills should be utilized and not be "seldom used." Until next post... This image was taken using the trusty complementary 5 megapixel camera of my mobile phone. Post-processing done for borders and watermark.

Again, this image was taken using my trusty complementary 5 megapixel camera in my mobile phone. Post-processing done for borders and watermark. Until next post...

This picture was taken some months ago with my trusty 5 megapixel-armed mobile phone and I have to admit, I have seen this monument countless times since I was a kid, but still I cannot help to be awed by its majestic form. It is a monument really fitting for our National Hero. As you can see in the picture, the skyline is still devoid of the controversial "Torre De Manila" which unfortunately, is ruining the view of the monument right now, sticking out like a sore thumb, and is really getting the ire of the masses (In my opinion, something should be done about it because is a plain and stupid desecration). Again, A very meaningful National Heroes Day to all of you. Until next post....

Now, that ending left a lot of fans (Again, include me in this list too) stunned not only because of the abrupt regeneration scene, but also because of sheer surprise as to what the 11th Doctor had become after his regeneration. It is understandable though; the change from the young, energetic, and lively 11th Doctor into an old and frail looking  12th Doctor is one hard pill to swallow and unfortunately, some fans are having a hard time accepting that change. Should Whovians be worried about the NEW Doctor? If you are going to ask me, the answer is NO. I for one, had been left shell shocked by the change from 11th to 12th. I am just a newly-christened Whovian (my little sister converted me into one) and the first Doctor Who episode I watched was the "Eleventh Hour" (The first full episode of Matt Smith as the 11th Doctor after he regenerated from the 10th Doctor) and so my first Doctor is the 11th Doctor and you know what they say about your first Doctor right? - You never forget your first Doctor. I gotta say that the 11th Doctor will always be my favorite Doctor and if I can have it my way, I would love it if the 11th Doctor could stay. However, Doctor Who does not function that way. The show owes it longevity to the change it constantly undergoes - The change of the Doctor. The change from one Doctor to another is what makes the show go forward. A New Doctor brings a lot of new things to the show e.g., a new main character to relate to, new companions, a new TARDIS interior, a new Sonic Screwdriver, new adventures, characters, places, and a lot more. The fact is, these changes appeal to loyal audiences and attract new fans (Like me) too. For that reason, A NEW Doctor is always a good thing for the show. Seeing the 11th Doctor suddenly change to an old-looking 12th Doctor left me shocked because I was NOT expecting that, but as time goes on, I was able to accept that come Series 8, the 12th Doctor will be the NEW doctor and I can say that I am now excited to watch his first full episode and the next episodes after that. Why? Because he is a NEW doctor that will  bring a lot of NEW dimension to the show with every NEW adventure in time and space that he will set out to and not to mention NEW characters/villains/creatures/places that will be introduced along with him. Fans do not need to worry about the new Doctor, instead, they should be fascinated and be excited with this new Doctor. Let us get over how different he looks compared to the 11th because  "As OLD as he may look, he is the NEW Doctor." Come this weekend, a New Adventure with the New Doctor is going to start and I really cannot wait for it. Yes, for the record, I have accepted that Eleven's hour is over and the clock has struck Twelve. Take a "Deep Breath" and brace yourselves for the 12th Doctor. Until next time, Ciao!

Yes! that complementary camera that your mobile phone comes with. That is what I am talking about! You see with the advent of technology, our mobile phones nowadays can be considered a great and powerful device that can capture, edit, and distribute images, especially when the one using it knows the fundamentals of what makes an image work. Besides, (almost) everyone has a phone with a built-in camera so it is easy to say that it is the most handy piece of photography equipment that anyone can easily have at any time and any place. To quote Chase Jarvis, “The best camera is the one that’s with you.” Since the minimum megapixel count for a mobile phone camera (that will produce respectable photos) nowadays is 5 megapixels, I decided that with this photo blog, I will concentrate on documenting "Life" thru a "5 megapixel snapper" (somewhat setting this Phlog of mine to a photography-for-the-masses type of endeavor), thus the name - #LifeThrough5MP. Mobile Phone Photography Only? I may have chosen a title with "5MP" on it, but that does not mean that I will concentrate solely on a 5 megapixel snapper for all the photos that will be appearing in this Phlog. As I have said before, I take photographs with any medium that I have, so I may feature a lot of photos here through a 5 MP lens, but that does not mean that I won't be putting some stuff that I shoot with other mediums like a point-and-shoot or a DSLR for example. If you fear that this Phlog may just be a showcase for mobile phone photography only, then fear not dear reader because that will not be the case. My Motivation is being an Inspiration My motivation for this Phlog is to inspire other people to try photography with every means possible, even if it is just with a humble 5MP snapper mobile phone camera, because I think photography is a rewarding and learning experience if you put your heart and mind to it. There is no better way to document life than through a Camera Lens and since technology has been generous with giving us new tools to explore and try photography ourselves, then why not take the chance and grab it, Right? Reactions?...No problemo, Amigo! As always with all the things I do, I welcome Constructive Criticism because I do believe that feedback will make me a better photographer and blogger. This is my first Phlog, so any comment and criticism from readers will be a very good thing, so I encourage visitors and readers that if you want to comment on my posts, feel free to do so and I will really appreciate it. Okay, and that is it! An introduction to my first ever Phlog. If you have read through all of it, THANK YOU for your time and I encourage you to come back and read my next post/s in this Phlog of mine! Ciao and God Bless!

July is proving to be a very busy month after all.  First of all, I gotta say that we, Filipinos, had overcome another challenge this past week after Glenda hit us hard (Imagine this, it has been a while since I experienced a Signal #3 in the Metro). My sympathies go out to those affected (especially in Quezon Province, the hometown of my momma). Knowing us, Filipinos, I am definitely sure, kahit anong unos pa ang tumama, kayang-kaya nating bumangon! Okay, moving on to things, as one of my earlier posts say, "Views are hard to come by" especially for a very small blog like mine, so when earlier this week, I looked at the view counter and saw that my views are past the 1500+ barrier, I cannot help but feel elated. Again, this post serves as a marker for that feat and again, another Thank You post to those who cared trudging and reading through this Blog O'Mine. You all have my sincere gratitude, again, Thanks a lot. Thanks for another thousand views, Yahtzee! Until next time, Ciao! Posted via Blogaway

First Post this July, folks! Oh man, I have been too busy lately at work. As a result, blog posts are coming in slow. With this development, I will be trying my hand on Mobile Blogging using an app on my phone. This will be my first post using an app, so bear with me folks. Now, let us see...what do we have here? Oh, for this post, I will be reviewing the recent addition to the Gatorade Thirst Quencher lineup, the Gatorade "Green Fury". Ever since I saw the ad of this new flavor at my "suking" convenience store, I felt the urge to try this one up since one of my favorite stuff to drink in order to rehydrate myself is Gatorade (especially the Orange and Grape-flavored ones). This Green Fury variant comes in a unique Kiwi flavor and as its name says, it is obviously a green-colored Gatorade. If you will inspect its packaging, the most noticeable aspect of it (as you can see on the picture above) is the image of Argentinian Football Superstar, Lionel Messi on the label (Since the release of this flavor coincides with the World Cup 2014, it makes sense to put him there.) Other than that, its shape and look is what would you expect from your other Gatorade variants. The taste of this one is really unique.  I mean, I don't know about other people, but in my opinion, the Kiwi flavor is not to my liking. It is a little bit "Okay", but has a Nasty aftertaste. Others may like it, but for me, the aftertaste made me squirm on my first gulp followed by a "Mukasim-face." Other than the taste, the refreshing feeling of rehydration is still there just like any other Gatorade variant does. For my verdict:  Even though its called Green "FURY", I think it is still just a Gatorade...with Lionel Messi on it. I will still stick with my Orange and Grape variants. Until next time, Ciao! Posted via Blogaway

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