DIVE AND SHOOT: Tourism! Underwater Photo Contests! Growing SCUBA Community!
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at March 26th, 2011
I found this Moray Eel peeping from the hard coral while shooting for an underwater segment of Born to be Wild | Dive 7000 Resort, Anilao | January 2011.
Dammit! I live in such a beautiful country! 
Anna Oposa would agree.
Last week our underwater photography dive group (check us out at NUDI.PH and our more active Facebook group at FACEBOOK.NUDI.PH) got together once again for an evening of friendly competition. Yep, this happens once a month, and we all meet up, realizing that most of us have day jobs. Heh!
(more…)
NUDI Night: Even for non-divers!
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at February 21st, 2011
Even for non-divers!
If you’re interested in diving and photography, NUDI Night is probably something you can add to your list of to do’s. Although we’re mostly divers, we also have non-diver friends join us for our monthly meetup. If you’ve always been curious about SCUBA and have been wanting to try it out, this is a good venue to get together and meet the community of divers, instructors, dive masters and their non-diver friends.
So, if your Tuesday evening is still free, do drop by! There’s a small charge of PHP 500.00 to cover for food, beer and the venue.
When: Tuesday, February 22 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: Unit 217 (Closed Pavilion) 2nd Flr. LRI Design Plaza 210 N. Garcia St. (formerly Reposo St.), Bel-Air II Makati, Philippines
25 Years of Zelda
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at February 21st, 2011
I loved everything except the water temple.
Why do the water temples always have to be so frustratingly difficult?!
Lighter Moments with Doy Vea at MWC 2011
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at February 16th, 2011
Day 0: The story thus far
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at February 13th, 2011Left Manila yesterday at 8PM. Arrived in Barcelona via Zurich about two hours ago. I’m at Catalonia Avinyo for the night. We change hotels tomorrow as the city of Barcelona is fully booked. While we were claiming our tickets from Zurich, the counter girl asked us “Why is everyone going to Barcelona?!”
We’re here for Mobile World Congress 2011. Anyone that matters in the industry of cellphones, tablets and wireless connectivity are here. Except Apple. ‘Coz they’re smug like that.
My mobiles for this trip include a BlackBerry Torch from RIM and my HTC Mozart. The latter has really bad battery so I brought along my portable charger and the extra phone as reinforcements. On the camera end, I’m taking along Chie’s G11 and a S95 which was lent to me by Canon.
Oh, did I mention we flew business class? Business class! Big thanks to SMART for flying us over to cover MWC 2011.
That’s me and Andi Manzano on the plane to Zurich from our Hong Kong stopover.
Everything is a bit taller in Zurich.
Flying Swiss implies an overload of Swiss Chocolate.
And a magnificent view of the Swiss Alps.
From Manila to Hong Kong. From Hong Kong to Zurich. From Zurich to Barcelona. We’re here! And behind us, our cabs.
And this is the view from my hotel room. Presenting the lazy Sunday streets of Barcelona.
Lunch in a bit and then we’re going to check out the conference venue find something to do!!!
Later!
Nem0ry has spoken…
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at February 12th, 2011First of all this is really cool. I’m blogging from my HTC Mozart.
I’m currently in line waiting for check in. Business class, I can’t believe it! What a nice surprise.
OK guys, Nem0ry has spoken and the winner of the MyFi unit goes to Sanctuarian!
Jayvee, out!
Posted from WordPress for Windows Phone
Hot Air Balloon Series IV: SMART Communications and Inquirer.net
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at February 11th, 2011
Nuff said!
For best of show, it’s Darth Vader.
Hot Air Balloon Series III: Snowman, Flying Barn and Pirate in a Barrel
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at February 11th, 2011
Here’s a fun sight. Three of the more “cartoony” balloons include the Snowman, the Flying Barn and what can only be described as a Pirate in a Barrel. The latter is attractive to look at because of the attention to detail — check out the “front” and “back” photos.
Best of show: Darth Vader.
Hot Air Balloon Series II: FESTO’s Upside Down Twin Balloon
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at February 10th, 2011
If you’ve been a regular at the festival, you may have noticed the FESTO balloon + blimp staples in the launches. Now I’m not sure if it was around last year (I didn’t go) but this year, it has an upside down twin. From the looks of it, the balloon is unmanned!
Up in the air, you’ll really need to have a second look.
Check out the Darth Vader Balloon!
Darth Vader Balloon: Hands down, the geekiest balloon at the 2011 Hot Air Balloon Festival
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at February 10th, 2011
Just came from Clark, Pampanga to witness the early morning balloon lift off. The 16th Hot Air Balloon Festival opens today and lasts till Sunday, the 13th of February 2011. Vader has a website!
More Lord Vader after the jump.
Wikipedia Takes the City: Manila
Posted by Jayvee Fernandez at January 3rd, 2011Found this today sitting on r/Philippines:
January 15, 2011
In celebration of Wikipedia’s tenth anniversary, Wikimedia Philippines (WMPH) is proud to organize the first Philippine Wikipedia Takes the City photo scavenger hunt, Wikipedia Takes Manila.
What is it? Wikipedia Takes Manila is a Wikipedia Takes the City-style photo scavenger hunt, with coverage of the City of Manila. Teams will take pictures of various buildings, monuments and structures in Manila throughout the day. Following the event will be a party for contest participants and guests.
Where is it? The central meeting place for this event will be at Paco Park, San Marcelino St., Paco, Manila. The mass uploading of pictures obtained, awards ceremony and party for participants and guests meanwhile will be held at Shakey’s Pizza, Maria Orosa Ave. cor. United Nations Ave., Ermita, Manila.
When is it? Wikipedia Takes Manila will be held on Wikipedia Day, January 15, from 9:00 am PST onwards.
Who can join? Anyone can join Wikipedia Takes Manila. If you can form a team of 2-3 people and have your own cameras, come sign up! You can register using this form.
How much? Wikipedia Takes Manila is free! However, teams are responsible for paying for fares and entrance fees incurred in the course of the competition.
The event is also on Facebook.
