Talay Falls

Another interesting newly open falls in Luisiana, Laguna is the Talay falls. 3 mini falls in succession. They call it the lower. the middle and the upper falls. Not as majestic as the famous Hulugan falls, but worth a visit. Located about 40mins walk away from Hulugan falls.

Lower level falls

Middle level falls

Upper level falls

How to get there:

Commute - take DLTB or any bus in Buendia heading to Sta. Cruz. From Sta. Cruz, take a jeepney going to Lucban or Luisiana. Tell the driver that you're going to Hulugan /Talay falls at Brgy. San Salvador. Register in the brgy. office and pay the environmental fee of 10.00 or 12.00 and a guide will be assigned to you (required). No fix amount to be given/pay to the guide. But be reasonable enough to pay his services. He's your lifeline throughout your stay in the wild.

By private car - Go to Pagsanjan town proper, turn right (landmark: Parish Church) going to Lucbam/Luisiana. Tarpaulin signage at the right side of the road.

Hulugan Falls

Hulugan Falls... Laguna's hidden gem!

The highest and biggest falls in Laguna in my opinion. Located at Brgy. San Salvador, Luisiana, Laguna, Philippines.

Watch the Hulugan Falls in HD Video

How to get there:

Commute - take DLTB or any bus in Buendia heading to Sta. Cruz. From Sta. Cruz, take a jeepney going to Lucban or Luisiana. Tell the driver that you're going to Hulugan /Talay falls at Brgy. San Salvador. Register in the brgy. office and pay the environmental fee of 10.00 or 12.00 and a guide will be assigned to you (required). No fix amount to be given/pay to the guide. But be reasonable enough to pay his services. He's your lifeline throughout your stay in the wild.

By private car - Go to Pagsanjan town proper, turn right (landmark: Parish Church) going to Lucbam/Luisiana. Tarpaulin signage at the right side of the road.

Skydeck View Bar - The Bayleaf Intramuros

After covering this year's Chinese New Year (February 19, 2015) in Binondo, Manila, our group, the Thumbs Up Photographers (TUP) decided to proceed to the Skydeck View Bar, atop the Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros, Manila. We had some refreshment while waiting for the evening for our long exposure cityscapes of the Manila skyline. Here's some of our photos:

Magnificent view of the Manila skyline.

Thumbs Up Photographers. We're enjoying the refreshment drinks
after a long day of  shoot in Binondo.

A closer look of the skyline before the sun set-in

Long exposure at night.

Another angle of view...

One of the friendly service personnel of the restaurant.

Good food, nice view of the city, friendly people, this place is a must for travelers/visitors.

Address: 1002 Intramuros, Manila
Phone: (02) 218 5000
Website http://www.thebayleaf.com.ph
Mon - Sun: 5:00 pm - 1:00 am
Email inquiry@thebayleaf.com.ph

Migratory Birds

We visited Paranaque Fisherman's Warf popularly known as "Bulungan", yesterday afternoon, Sunday, February 1, 2015, as well as a short photowalk at the "service road" (beside Coastal Road) in the direction going to Las Piňas - Paraňaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LPPCHEA) also known as the "Freedom Island". 

(Freedom Island is an artificial island in Manila Bay just off the coast of Parañaque in Metro Manila, Philippines. It was formed between 1973 and 1985 during the construction of the Manila–Cavite Coastal Road. Two other islands lie immediately to the south in Las Piñas, namely Long Island and another smaller island also formed by land reclamation. The islands form the Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area.[1](Wikipedia))

Photos below were one (1) of the many species of birds frequenting the food-abundant Freedom Island and the adjacent wet market.

NIGHTSCAPE

Rockwell By Night.

Poblacion Makati Skyline,

Taken at Makati-Mandaluyong bridge. January 31, 2015.

Macro: Cactus Flowers

I'm always fascinated by cactus flowers. So beautiful and rare......

Early development of the flower bud.

The bud is almost ready to open.

The bud turned into a beautiful flower.
(Note: The 3 photos above are not of the same flower of different time)

Related to Macro: MACRO BLUR

Pope Francis

Pope Francis on his way to Luneta (Rizal) Park for his final
Eucharistic Celebration before going back to Vatican.
(Photo taken along Roxas Blvd. Malate, Manila. January 18, 2015)

VIVA IL PAPA! (Long Live The Pope)

Related Pope Francis Photos here: Pope Fancis Now In The Philippines