#cebustreet

I think it was Wednesday, minutes before we were dismissed our photography teacher gave us activity to do for our next plate and he instructed us to take one another (1) establishing shot, one (1) street photography and one (1) portrait shot since he was not satisfied with our previous works. Here's the saddest part, I was really running out of ideas on what subject should i shoot and where would would I shoot. I really panicked at that time but then one of my classmate suddenly mention about Plaza Indepedencia and said that she will be taking pictures there for street photography that's why I ask them if I could come with them. Together with my other friends they agreed that we will do our photography project at Plaza Independencia. Moving on, it was already Monday afternoon when we went to Plaza Independencia, the weather is kind of gloomy so we have to move fast and take photo as soon as possible. As soon as we went inside the entrance gate there were already many students who's still in their uniforms practicing some choreography maybe for something school-related.  Then, somewhere behind the park, you can see a lot of boys in their teens dominating the place, carrying skateboards, riding their BMX bikes, and even doing tricks and techniques with poise. Though I was slightly uncomfortable for the large population of males in that place it was actually actually cool watching all those bikers and skateboarders controlling their vehicle with ease, jumping, drifting, rolling or doing whatever you call those tricks was. And if i have to be honest that was my first time watching skateboarding tricks upclose and it was really fun it was as if I'm sitting in the audience seat in a skateboarding competition with all these bikers and skateboarders showing off their skills and talents for free.  It was really fascinating, I was in awe all the time as I take the photos which is a little blurry (I apologize for that) since I focused more with the sight I see in front than in my camera and it is not easy to shoot a moving object. I really took a lot of tries to atleast take a decent picture of this. So, if you have time to spare you can visit the plaza and see all these young boys doing what they're best at, showing off their talent which only a few had; sweating a lot just to perfect their tricks and to improve their skills.

Quiet Streets

The first thing that would pop up in the minds of non-Cebuanos when they hear the word Cebu are crowded and busy roads. But, little did they know, empty and quiet streets still exist. All of the photos was taken in the afternoon on Sunday. But as you can see in the pictures, it was just few people, it is not a typical time where there are only few you can see. Because mostly in this kind of time, there would be a lot of people you can witness strolling in the streets. It is not a strange afternoon. Probably, there are just some streets that you need to discover more.

Actually, this is a phone photography. Even without a digital camera as long as you have your mobile, you can get a good photo! Try to check this out some hacks for mobile photography.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN13bERDNJk