NEW POPE !!

  
    So much have has been said and written about the Catholic Church's new leader, Pope Francis. I just want to post this picture in his honor. Habemus Papam!

The Heart of Saint Camillus

 

  Saint Camillus de Lellis is known to be the Patron Saint of the sick, hospitals and church workers. It was a rare chance for me to view his relic at the Saint Camillus Seminary; merely a stone's throw away from our house in Marikina. I can never forgive myself if I didn't go. So on the night of February 23,  I was there at the Seminary chapel where I prayed fervently for my loved ones, especially those who are sick. It was an advantage ( or disadvantage?) that there were only a few people around so I was able to get closer to take this picture. It's just too bad that this Saint is not as "popular" as the others and I am greatly privileged to know him through my priest and seminarian friends at the seminary. Lucky me...I saw his heart during the Love month!

Prom Night

....Had a photo shoot today with a friend's daughter, Clara,  who's having her senior prom. After all the trouble of finding the right gown, shoes, accessories and make-up artist, it's just right to document everything by means of a professional photo shoot. Don't you agree?

LOVE LOVE LOVE

Next to Christmas I think Valentine's day is also a well celebrated occasion. I took pictures for a flower shop's website many years back and witnessed how they worked on Valentine's Day. Cars are all queued  along the road, with customers waiting for their turn to get their flowers. Each one of them is lead to a "showroom" . They choose the flowers they want, the staff put them all in a "pail" ( well that's how i see it) and then brought to the arranger. After a few minutes ( well actually not really few as there are so many people in the shop) they get their bouquet, and off they go. Almost 80% of the flowers are imported with ecuadorian roses being their best sellers. ( picture shown). And yes, they command a hefty price ! But no one seem to mind, after all V Day comes only once a year. Happy Valentine !!!

Landscapes and Churches

The oldest church in Marikina, this church looks a lot different now.. I'm just glad I was able to take its  picture long before its expansion and renovation.

River Parks  along the Marikina River at night..this is the floating restaurant.

  Another series of my landscape photographs

Travel

The most popular resort / hotel up north..Fort Ilocandia!

That's me, Paul Apilado, and Father Allan Lastimosa

  This was taken years and years ago but till now, I can't forget the memories it brought me. Ilocos takes you back in time and makes you forget about your worries. I hope I can go back!

Rainy Tuesday morning

    It's February 12, 2012...woke up to a rainy Tuesday morning, cool weather and happy plants !

       This is actually a very late post.. Visited a long lost friend , Jeffrie, who's based in Paete, Laguna. Dropped by his crafts store and bought a few items . Taken before Christmas , 2012.