S I G H T S E E R

Uni and Sake

2011-04-07T00:27:00.002+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/30, f2.8, no-flash, 0.67EV, 99.47mm, ISO 200

Yung dilaw ay uni o sea urchin. Hindi lahat mahilig dito, pero isa ito sa pinakagusto ko sa mga klase ng sashimi. Yung sake or salmon ay halos paborito ng lahat. Masarap ang pagkaing Hapon, ngunit hindi lahat ay may gusto ng pagkain na hindi niluluto.

The yellow gooey material is called uni or sea urchin. It is the staple food of lobsters. I am not a lobster, but I love uni. The other one is salmon or sake sashimi, a healthy food rich in good fat that's good for the heart.

Font vous aiment la nourriture japonaise ? Sashimis ? Le jaune est oursin et le rose est saumoné. Tous les deux sont crus mangé.

Contrast

2011-03-24T00:54:00.003+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/30, f2.8, no-flash, 0.67EV, 99.47mm, ISO 200

Temple of Heaven

2011-03-03T00:00:00.001+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/30, f2.8, no-flash, 0.67EV, 99.47mm, ISO 80

Ito ang Temple of Heaven sa Beijing, bansang Tsina. Wala ni isang ulap sa langit noong dumalaw kami dito noong isang taon. Matingkad ang init ng araw at walang ulap na gumagambala sa bughaw na kalangitan.

This is the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China. It is more than 500 years old. When we visited last year, there were no clouds at all. The skies were blue and it gave a fine contrast to the temple.

C'est le temple du ciel dans Pékin, Chine. C'est plus de 500 années. Quand nous avons visité l'année dernière, il n'y avait aucun nuage du tout. Les cieux étaient bleus et il a donné un contraste fin au temple.

Sleepless Last Night

2011-02-24T00:33:00.000+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/30, f2.8, no-flash, 0.67EV, 99.47mm, ISO 200

Kakarampot lang ang oras na itinulog niya kaya kahit sa pampublikong sasakyan ay nakakatulog siya.

This is what happens when you spend less hours sleeping at night.

C'est ce qui se produit quand vous passez moins d'heures dormant la nuit.

It's One Leg!

2011-02-17T00:00:00.002+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/400, f4.0, no-flash, -1/3EV, 99.47mm, ISO 80

Ito ang isang nilalang na kahit dalawa ang paa ay mahilig tumayo gamit lamang ang isang paa. Bakit? Walang may alam ng totoong sagot, subalit ang haka-haka ng mga siyentipiko ay dahil daw nagtitipid sa paggalaw at enerhiya ang flamingo.

Here's an animal which prefers using one leg instead of two when standing up.

Le flamant est un animal qui préfère à l'aide d'une jambe au lieu de deux en se levant.

Bucket List #12

2011-01-20T01:29:00.002+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/400, f4.0, no-flash, -1/3EV, 99.47mm, ISO 80

Canon SX10IS, 1/400, f4.0, no-flash, -1/3EV, 99.47mm, ISO 80

Hindi ko malilimutan na minus 15 degrees ang temperatura noong subukan kong puntahan ang Niagara Falls isang panahon nang tag-lamig mga dalawang taon na nakakaraan. Dalawang klase ang panooran ng Niagara Falls --- Canada at New York. Kung naghahanap ka talaga nang matinding lamig, sa Canada side ka pupunta. Yun nga ang ginawa ko! Makikita mo sa mga litrato kung gaano kalamig ang -15ºC. Ang totoong pakiramdam (o RealFeel® na tinatawag nila sa Weather Channel) ay - 25ºC !

My bucket list is made up of worldwide challenges and adventures. Crossing out number 12 meant visiting the Canada side of Niagara Falls in the middle of one winter. How cold is -15ºC? I guess you can already tell from the photos. RealFeel® was -25º C!

Ma liste de seau se compose des défis et des aventures mondiaux. Biffer le numéro 12 a signifié visiter le côté du Canada du Niagara Falls au milieu d'un hiver. Combien le froid est-il -15ºC ? Je devine que vous pouvez déjà dire des photos.

USS Bowfin (SS-287)

2011-01-13T00:39:00.001+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f4.0, no-flash, -1/3EV, 325.03mm, ISO 200

Ang submarinong ito ay punong-puno ng kasaysayan at mahalagang bahagi ng World War II. Marami itong nakalaban at napalubog na mga kaaway na sasakyang pandagat. Yari ito sa lata, sa maniwala ka man o hindi.

The USS Bowfin is a submarine that saw action during World War II. It is now moored as a museum in Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, where I saw it while on vacation last month. It is a very historic piece of World War II. Its hull is made of the same material as tin cans.

L'USS Bowfin est un sous-marin qui a vu l'action pendant la deuxième guerre mondiale. Il est maintenant amarré comme musée dans Pearl Harbor, en Hawaï, où je l'ai vue tandis que des vacances le mois dernier. C'est un morceau de la deuxième guerre mondiale très historique. Sa coque est faite du même matériel que les boîtes en fer blanc.

Cookie Monster

2011-01-06T00:07:00.000+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f2.8, no-flash, -1/3EV, 102.14mm, ISO 80

Hindi ko inaalis sa kahon ang mga paborito kong laruan. Marami sila, pero itong si Cookie Monster ang paborito ko ngayon. Nagsasalita kasi ito, at di ko maiiwasan na di matawa kapag naririnig ko ang mga sinasabi nya: "Hello!" "Cookie Monster, here." "Cookies!!" "Yum!" Dumidighal din ito, at marunong magsabi ng "Excuse me," pagkatapos. Lumaki ako na nanonood ng Sesame Street kaya halos lahat ng karakter doon ay gusto ko.

My favorite toy at present is Cookie Monster. He keeps me company while I'm studying, and is always saying things like: "Hello!" "Cookie Monster, here." "Cookies!!" "Yum!" He burps and even says, "Excuse me," after. I grew up watching Sesame Street and I am familiar with almost all its characters.

Mon jouet préféré est maintenant monstre de biscuit. Il a la fourrure bleue et a deux grands yeux. Il est toujours près de moi quand j'étudie. Il me fait le rire quand il dit, des « biscuits, » et quand il burps. J'ai élevé le Sesame Street vers le haut de observation.

Closed To Rest

2010-12-16T01:49:00.000+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/5, f2.8, no-flash, -3EV, 128.32mm, ISO 400

Antok na si Manang. Pero dahil siya ang taga-pangalaga ng Balay Negrense, sa siyudad ng Silay sa Negros, kailangan niya na maka-idlip man lang kahit kaunting minuto nang hindi mapapansin ng mga tao, lalong-lalo na ang mga bumibita. Paano? Sinubukan niyang ipinid ang pinto ng kanyang silid. Subalit mabilis ang aking mga kamay, nagkaroon pa din ng pagkakataon ang aking camera na makasilip!

The old lady taking care of Balay Negrense in Silay City in Negros was sleepy. She had to pause and grab a quick nap amidst her busy day. How? By closing the door of her room. But I was quick enough to post my camera at the right spot and take a photograph of her. Nifty shot!

La vieille dame était fatiguée. Elle avait pris soin d'une vieille maison visitée par des touristes dans la ville de Silay dans Negros, un endroit à Philippines méridionales connues sous le nom de ville comme Paris en France. Elle a fermé la porte de sa pièce et a essayé d'avoir un somme rapide. Mais je devais également assez vite prendre une photographie de ce qu'elle faisait.

The Center of It All

2010-12-09T00:35:00.000+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f2.8, no-flash, 0EV, 5mm, ISO 80

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f2.8, no-flash, 0EV, 5mm, ISO 80

Sa lahat ng gitna na masarap, ito na sa palagay ko ang isa sa pinakamasarap at pinakadelikadong kainin. Pruweba? Hayaan mo ito na lumamig at makikita mo ang pagiging sebo nito. Ngayon, alam mo na kung paano ito bumabara sa mga ugat na dinadaluyan ng ating dugo. Lahat halos ng masarap ay bawal.

They call this Beef Bone Marrow in English. In Tagalog, it is simply known as 'bulalo,' a high-fat containing food guaranteed to clog your arteries.

Cette moelle de boeuf, une délicatesse de nourriture aux Philippines. Elle a un contenu à haute teneur en graisses, et peut causer obstruer des artères, et cause la crise cardiaque.

Is That An Apple?

2010-11-25T01:25:00.002+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f2.8, no-flash, -1.0EV, 5mm, ISO 200

Nakita ko siya sa loob ng tren papuntang Namba, sa Osaka, Japan. Magaganda at makulay ang mga sisidlan nyang tangan. Kasing-ganda din nya.

On closer look, obviously what she holds is not an apple. Is it a coin purse? Is it a phone holder? I don't know. I never got to find out. I was more worried about the possibility of missing my flight.

Sur le œil plus attentif, évidemment ce qu'elle tient n'est pas une pomme. Est-ce une bourse de pièce de monnaie ? Est-ce un support de téléphone ? Je ne sais pas. Je n'ai jamais obtenu de découvrir. J'étais davantage me suis inquiété de la possibilité de manquer ma maison de dos de vol à Manille.

Sun Peeping

2010-11-22T04:36:00.000+08:00

Nokia 5800Xpress, 1/167, f2.8, no-flash, 0EV, 3.7mm, ISO 60

Anatomy of a Water Drop

2010-11-11T04:14:00.001+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/90, f4.1, flash-on/forced, 0EV, 82mm, ISO 100

Kung babagal ang oras ay mapapagmasdan mo ang kagandahan ng isang patak ng tubig at kung paano ito nangyayari.

If one can have the power to slow the movement of time, the beauty of a drop of water will reveal itself.

Si on peut avoir la puissance de ralentir le mouvement du temps, la beauté d'une goutte de l'eau sera indiquée.

Looking Up One Afternoon

2010-11-08T04:06:00.000+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/1000, f5.6, no-flash, -2EV, 128.86mm, ISO 80

Cholesterol in a Square Plate

2010-11-04T04:36:00.000+08:00

Nokia 5800, 1/120, f2.8, no-flash, 0EV, 3.7mm, ISO 240

Napakasarap, ngunit nagiging kasalanan daw (sabi ng mga doktor) kapag ang katawan ay pababayaang walang ehersisyo, at araw-araw kakain ng tulad nito.

A framed breakfast meal full of cholesterol and protein. It becomes 'wrong' only (healthwise) when a person does not exercise and eats meals like this everyday.

C'est un déjeuner philippin typique. C'est très délicieux mais également des riches en cholestérol mortel nocif au coeur. Mais beaucoup ignorent ce fait et mangent juste heureusement.

Tranquil

2010-10-21T01:52:00.000+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/125, f3.2, no-flash, -1EV, 128.86mm, ISO 80

Zhong Shan Park, Beijing China, September 2010

How NOT To Meet Your Future Girlfriend (Boyfriend)

2010-10-14T02:42:00.002+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/8, f4.0, no-flash, 0EV, 437.01mm, ISO 320

Canon SX10IS, 1/10, f3.2, no-flash, -1EV, 172.67mm, ISO 200

Madali lang ang mga paraan para hindi ka magkaroon ng kasintahan, lalaki man o babae. Bumili ka ng diario o aklat na gusto mo, at basahin yun nang taimtim. Isuot mo din ang iPod mo at patugtugin ang mga paborito mong mga musika. Gamitin mo ang mga latest features ng cellphone mo. Huwag mong pansinin ang kahit na sinong tao sa paligid mo, kahit na gaano kayo magkalapit. Mag-suot ka ng sombrero, at siguraduhin mo na hindi lang ulo mo ang natatakpan kundi pati na din ang mukha mo. Manatili kang tahimik at hindi masyadong gumagalaw sa iyong kinalalagyan. Maging pribado ka kahit na nasa pampublikong lugar. Kuha ang mga ito sa airport ng Singapore (unang litrato) at train papuntang Namba sa Japan (pangalawang litrato). Mauunlad na bansa, subalit kapansin-pansin ang mababang populasyon, at ang kakulangan ng mga bata kung ikukumpara sa Pilipinas o China. Magtataka ka pa ba? Makikita mo na sa itaas ang mga dahilan.

It is so easy not to find the love of your life, and end up single for the rest of your life. Buy a book or newspaper, and read it like it was an obsession. Wear your iPod and play your favorite tunes. Surf the net using your mobile phone. Bow your head, wear a cap to hide your face, and never, never make any eye contact with anyone. These photos were taken on recent trips while in Singapore airport, and while riding a train to Namba in Japan. These are developed countries, which have also notable lack of the younger generation in their population structure. You need not wonder why. The reasons are very obvious.

Il est si facile de ne pas trouver l'amour de votre vie, et finit vers le haut simple pour le reste de votre vie. Achetez un livre ou un journal, et lisez-le l'aiment était une hantise. Portez votre iPod et jouez vos airs préférés. Surfez l'Internet utilisant votre téléphone portable. Cintrez votre tête, utilisez un chapeau pour cacher votre visage, et jamais, n'établissez jamais n'importe quel contact visuel avec n'importe qui. Ces photos ont été prises en voyages récents tandis que dans l'aéroport de Singapour, et tout en montant train à Namba au Japon. Ce sont des pays développés, qui ont également le manque notable de la génération plus jeune en leur structure de population. Vous n'avez pas besoin de se demander pourquoi. Les raisons sont très évidentes.

Beijing Slice of Life

2010-10-07T03:00:00.001+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/320, f5.0, no-flash, 0EV, 195.64mm, ISO 80

Canon SX10IS, 1/640, f4.0, no-flash, 0EV, 28.26mm, ISO 80

Sa napakarami kong litrato na nakunan sa Beijing, itong mga ito ang umukit ng malalim sa aking isipan. Kuha ito sa tapat ng isang pampublikong pagamutan na pinapalakad ng pamahalaan. Iisipin mo na sa isang siyudad na kagaya ng Beijing --- pangalawa na sa mundo na may pinakamalaking ekonomiya ang Tsina ngayon --- ay hindi na siguro dapat mangayayari ang kagaya nito. Pampumblikong pagamutan, subalit sa labas ay may nakikiusap at namamalimos ng awa na sana ay tulungan na maipagamot ang kanyang minamahal. Kung iyo din pagmamasdan sa unang litrato, malalaman mo na matagal ng nakikiusap ng awa ang babae, at tila walang pumapansin sa kanya. Maitim na ang sa palagay ko ay dati niyang mapuputing braso, at ang kapirasong tela na unan ng kanyang mga tuhod ay patunay na matagal na siyang sumasamo ng awa sa mga taong nagdadaan.

Of the many photographs I took in Beijing, this group of shots haunts me until now. Taken outside a big government hospital (probably an equivalent of our Philippine General Hospital), one would think such a scenario would be far-fetched. After all, China is now the world's second largest economy, surpassing jealous Japan weeks ago. China also operates on a socialist premise, and that would lead one to think that scenes like these are impossible. But it is the sad reality. The woman's arms are sunburned, and she grows weary everyday.

La réalité triste est qu'on peut encore prier pour que l'aide et la pitié soit traitée en dehors d'un grand hôpital de gouvernement. C'est Pékin rentré, Chine, il y a quelques semaines.

Thin But Deadly

2010-09-30T00:55:00.000+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/500, f5.0, no-flash, 0EV, 608.59mm, ISO 80

Maaring manipis lamang ang talim ng kanyang espada, subalit ito naman ay sobrang talas. Putol tiyak lahat ng madapuan nito.

His blade might be thin, but its sharpness cannot be underestimated.

Son épée pourrait être mince, mais elle est très pointue.

Thick

2010-09-23T00:18:00.000+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/8, f3.5, no-flash, -1EV, 268.23mm, ISO 100

Lahat ng tungkol sa isdang ito ay makapal. Balat, labi, at mga mata. Kuha ito sa loob ng Osaka Aquarium sa Japan mga ilang linggo na ang nakakaraan.

Thick lips. Thick eyes. Thick skin. I forgot the name of this fish, but its uncanny appearance has caught my attention. This was photographed inside Osaka Aquarium in Japan, several weeks ago.

Lèvres épaisses. Yeux épais. Peau épaisse. J'ai oublié le nom de ce poisson, mais son aspect surnaturel a attrapé mon attention. Ceci a été photographié à l'intérieur de l'aquarium d'Osaka au Japon, il y a plusieurs semaines.

Two

2010-09-16T01:43:00.000+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/1000, f6.3, no-flash, -1EV, 599.12mm, ISO 80

Dalawang poste. Dalawang magsing-irog. Dalawang usisero.

Two posts. Two sweethearts. Two curious onlookers.

Deux poteaux. Deux amoureux. Deux personnes curieuses.

Light Prevails

2010-09-13T01:32:00.000+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/1050, f7.1, no-flash, -1EV, 128.86mm, ISO 80

Without Discipline

2010-07-08T01:49:00.001+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/13, f4.5, no-flash, 0EV, 620mm, ISO 200

Kadalasan ang mga Pilipino ay natututo lamang mag-ingat kapag nangyayari na ang sakuna. Hindi uso ang disiplina sa karamihan. Pero, totoo na ang pinakamahusay na guro ay ang (masamang) karanasan. Dito lang natututo ang karamihan.

For most Filipinos, the best teacher is usually a bad experience...in this case, an accident. Discipline will not exist until they learn their lesson.

Pour la plupart des Philippins, le meilleur professeur est habituellement une mauvaise expérience… dans ce cas-ci, un accident. La discipline n'existera pas jusqu'à ce qu'ils apprennent leur leçon.

Manila Bay Sunset

2010-07-05T04:49:00.000+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/250, f4.7, no-flash, 0EV, 821.50mm, ISO 200

Apple

2010-07-01T01:31:00.001+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/13, f4.5, no-flash, 0EV, 620mm, ISO 200

Kung teknolohiya ang pag-uusapan, isa ang kompanya ng Apple sa pinakamahusay sa buong mundo ngayon. Isang linggo makalipas nilang ibenta ang iPhone 4, mahigit na sa isang milyong units ang naibenta nila. Kuha ang larawang ito isang gabing naglalakad ako pauwi sa aking hotel na nagkataong kapitbahay ng Apple Store sa Osaka, Japan.

I would have blamed good luck when I found out that an Apple Store was right next to my hotel when I traveled recently to Osaka, Japan. But no, it wasn't serendipity in action. I learned later that it was my soulmate who planned the whole thing. She anticipated my plans to buy Apple's latest offering.

J'aurais blâmé la bonne chance quand j'ai découvert qu'Apple Store avait raison à côté de mon hôtel quand j'ai voyagé récemment à Osaka, Japon. Mais non, ce n'était pas un hasard heureux dans l'action. J'ai appris plus tard que c'était mon soulmate qui a prévu le sujet d'ensemble. Elle a prévu mes plans pour acheter la dernière offre d'Apple.

Happy To Return

2010-06-24T13:20:00.000+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/8, f5.0, no-flash, 0EV, 292.23mm, ISO 320

Mababanaag sa ngiti niya ang saya sa kanyang pagbabalik. Ito ay isang panakaw na kuha sa loob ng eroplano pabalik ng Pilipinas.

One can see in her eyes and in her smile the happiness she feels returning home. This is a stolen shot taken inside a plane bound for the Philippines.

On peut voir dans ses yeux et dans son sourire le bonheur qu'elle se sent retournante à la maison. C'est un projectile volé pris à l'intérieur d'un avion lié pour les Philippines.

Attracted

2010-06-10T02:19:00.002+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/500, f4.7, fill-flash, -1.0EV, 242.05mm, ISO 80

Hanggang ngayon hindi pa din alam ng mga dalubhasa ang totoong dahilan bakit na-aakit mang mga gamo-gamo sa liwanag. Mabuti na lamang at mayroon ng bumbilya ngayon. Noong araw siguro na wala pang kuryente at siga o kandila lamang ang ginagamit, patay agad ang mga gamo-gamo kapag lumapit sa liwanag. Nasaan ang pag-asa kung ito pala ang magwawakas ng buhay nila?

Scientists still cannot explain the real reason why moths are attracted to light. They can describe how it happens, but they can not tell us yet why. But moths are luckier these days when we have electric bulbs instead of candles or open fires. In the past, I am certain they died instantly when they came in contact with the light.

Les scientifiques ne peuvent pas encore expliquer aujourd'hui le motif réel pourquoi des mites sont attirées à la lumière. Ils peuvent décrire comment elle se produit, mais ils ne peuvent pas nous dire encore pourquoi. Mais les mites sont plus chanceuses de nos jours quand nous avons les ampoules électriques au lieu des bougies ou ouvrons les feux. Dans le passé, je suis certain qu'ils soient morts immédiatement quand ils ont contacté la lumière.

Only One Gets The Helmet

2010-05-20T00:50:00.001+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f2.8, no-flash, -0.33EV, 128.86mm, ISO 80

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f2.8, fill-flash, -1.67EV, 119.71mm, ISO 80

Mula sa kaliwa papuntang kanan -- si bunso, si kuya, si tatay, si nanay, at si ate. Isang mahusay na ehemplo ng karamihan sa mga pamilyang Pilipino ngayon na di gaanong nagbibigay pagpapahalaga sa maingat na paglalakbay.

From left to right -- youngest kid, his older brother, the dad, the mom, and the eldest sister. They represent the many Filipino families who choose to travel daily using an overloaded motorbike. The family that rides together, will..uh...probably die together, too. Sad, but they seem to be asking for that.

Un exemple clair de n'avoir aucun choix. Ceci se produit journalier aux Philippines. Familles surchargeant une petite moto.

Unwelcome Strangers

2010-05-13T00:10:00.001+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f2.8, fill-flash, -1.67EV, 119.71mm, ISO 80

Sa lahat ng mga estranghero, itong mga ito ang pinaka-ayaw ko.

Strangers come in all shapes and sizes, but the ones above I truly despise.

Les étrangers viennent dans toutes les formes et tailles, mais celles en haut que je dédaigne vraiment.

Nothing Compares

2010-05-03T03:26:00.000+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f3.5, fill-flash, -0.67EV, 355.65mm, ISO 200

When it comes to depth and the true meaning of sleep, I think nothing exemplifies it better than a baby's kind of sleep.

Quand il vient à la profondeur et à la signification vraie du sommeil, je pense que rien ne l'exemplifie mieux que le genre d'un bébé de sommeil.

I Got You !

2010-04-29T00:10:00.000+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/160, f5.7, no-flash, 0EV, 560mm, ISO 200

Para kay Lolo na may kapansanan, ang kabaligtaran ang katotohanan. Hindi ang aso ang nakatali at inaakay. Hindi po. Si Lolo ang nakatali at inaakay ng aso.

For an old man who is no longer able to walk, the impossible becomes a reality. It is not he who walks the dog. It is the dog who walks him.

Pour un vieil homme qui ne peut plus marcher, l'impossible devient une réalité. Ce n'est pas lui qui marche le chien. C'est le chien qui marche il.

Canon SX10IS, 1/160, f5.7, no-flash, 0EV, 560mm, ISO 200

Resist The Urge

2010-04-21T23:49:00.001+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f2.8, fill-flash, 0.33EV, 5mm, ISO 80

Sa aking palagay, may malalim na dahilan kung bakit may mga taong gustong-gustong pindutin ang mga maliliit at bilog-bilog na natatagpuan sa bubble wrap.

There must be an interesting reason why some people have that irresistible urge to pop the little circles of air found in a bubble wrap.

Il doit y a une raison intéressante pour laquelle certains ont que le recommander irrésistible de sauter les petits cercles d'air a trouvé dans une enveloppe de bulle.

Pollution

2010-04-15T00:32:00.001+08:00

Nokia 5800Xpress, 1/500, f2.8, no-flash, 0EV, 18.4mm, ISO 60

Hindi ko na makita ang traffic light. Pati ang magandang langit.

I cannot see the traffic light anymore. The blue sky has been obscured.

Je ne peux voir le feu de signalisation plus. Le ciel bleu a été obscurci.

Nixon or Mussolini ?

2010-04-08T01:16:00.000+08:00

Kodak M853, 1/334, f2.8, no-flash, 37mm, ISO 80

Para silang mga kabute kung sumulpot. Nakakagulat! Hindi mo aakalain na sila ay hindi totoo. Ang nakapagtataka ay kung bakit naman yung wala doon kanina o kahapon ay bigla na lamang andoon. Sino nga ba siya? Si Nixon o si Mussolini? Hindi na ako nabigyan ng pagkakataon na malaman pa. Basta ang sigurado, hindi siya totoong istatwa. Kuha ito sa paborito kong pasyalan sa London, isang sulok na malapit sa London Eye.

They appear out of the blue. So sudden they will most probably startle you. As you can see, even the little child is amazed. Is he Nixon or Mussolini? I never had the chance to find out. But one thing is sure, he is not a real statue. This was taken in one of my favorite London nooks, near the London Eye.

Ils apparaissent si soudain il vous effrayera presque. Comme vous pouvez voir, même le petit enfant est stupéfié. Est il Nixon ou Mussolini? Je n'ai jamais eu la chance de découvrir. Mais une chose est sûre, il n'est pas une vraie statue. Ceci a été rentré un de mes recoins préférés de Londres, près de l'Oeil de Londres.

Broken Yet Standing

2010-04-01T02:07:00.002+08:00

Kodak M853, 1/8, f2.8, no-flash, 37mm, ISO 174

Kuha ito sa harap ng Palasyo ng mga Bansa na opisina ngayon ng United Nations sa Geneva, Switzerland. Natuwa ako ng makita ito dahil tatlong paa lamang meron ang silya, subalit ito ay nanatiling matatag at nakatayo. Nakapagtataka, ngunit totoo! Kinakatawan nito ang mga napinsala ng land mines sa buong mundo.

This broken chair is seen in front of the Palace of Nations, general headquarters of the United Nations, in Geneva Switzerland. I was delighted to see this monument because it only had three legs yet, it remained standing firmly. Amazing, but true! It represents all the land mine victims in the world.

Cette chaise cassée est vue devant le Palais des Nations, sièges sociaux de bureau des Nations Unies, à Genève Suisse. J'ai été enchanté pour voir ce monument parce qu'il seulement a eu trois jambes encore, il suis resté se tenant fermement. Stupéfier, mais rectifient ! Il représente ceux qui toutes les victimes de mine terrestre dans le monde.

My Favorite Plastic

2010-03-25T01:26:00.001+08:00

Kodak M853, 1/123, f2.8, fill-flash, 37mm, ISO 80

Ang paborito kong plastik ay tinutulungan akong kumain paminsan-minsan. Mahaba. Kulay itim. Madaling linisin. Magaan. Kayang bitbitin kahit saan. Siguro naman, alam mo na kung ano ito, di ba?

The theme this week is plastic. I thought of its environmental bad publicity, and I know many people already condemn it these days. I decided to focus instead on some of its positive aspects. I chose this pair of black chopsticks. The better ones are made either of metal or ivory, but the plastic variety is more useful. Long, black in color, very portable, and helps me eat my favorite shrimps.

Le thème cette semaine est en plastique. J'ai pensé à sa mauvaise publicité environnementale, et à moi sais que beaucoup de personnes la condamnent déjà de nos jours. J'ai décidé de me concentrer à la place sur certains de ses aspects positifs. J'ai choisi cette paire de baguettes noires. Les meilleurs sont faits de métal ou ivoire, mais la variété en plastique est plus utile. Longtemps, noir en couleurs, très le portable, et m'aide à manger de mes crevettes préférées.

Cobwebs

2010-03-18T00:08:00.004+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/20, f3.4, -0.5EV, no-flash, 53mm, ISO 200

Puro sapot lang ang nakita ko. Wala na yung gagamba. Lumipat ng lugar o namatay na kaya siya? Para din palang buhay natin. Maaring mawala tayo sa mundo, subalit naiiwan minsan ang mga hibla ng dati nating tahanan.

Pure cobwebs! But the spider is nowhere in sight. Perhaps it died or wandered to some other place. Suddenly, I am reminded of our own fragile lives. We might disappear from this world, but sometimes there are remnants of the place we use to call home.

Toiles d'araignée pures ! L'araignée est nulle part en vue. Peut-être elle est morte ou a erré à un autre endroit. Soudainement, je suis rappelé nos propres vies fragiles. Nous pourrions disparaître de ce monde, mais parfois il y a des restes de l'endroit que nous employons pour appeler à la maison.

Until When?

2010-03-11T00:23:00.004+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/13, f5.0, no-flash, 892.11mm, ISO 200

Isang araw sa buwan ng nakaraang Disyembre, nagpahinga muna ako sa panggagamot at nagpaunlak na maging 'wedding photographer' ng isang malapit na kamag-anak. Gaya ng ibang kasal, ito ay likas na masaya at punong-puno ng pagmamahalan.

One day in December, I stopped being a doctor and agreed to be the wedding photographer of a relative. Like all other weddings, it was naturally a happy and full-of-love occasion. Everyone was all smiles.

Un jour en décembre, j'ai cessé d'être un docteur et ai accepté d'être le photographe de mariage d'un parent. Comme tous autres mariages, c'était naturellement une occasion heureuse et de plein-de-amour. Chacun souriait.

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f5.7, no-flash, 3627.10mm, ISO 250

Subalit ang malaking tanong ay kung hanggang kailan mananatili ang likas na pagmamahalan. Sa aking pananaw, ito ay dapat tumagal sa habambuhay. Mahirap, subalit kaya naman kung talagang wagas ang pagmamahalan.

But the biggest question, of course, is how long will this natural show of love last? In my humble opinion, I think it should last forever beyond and outside the walls of the church where the sacred vows were made.

Mais la plus grande question, naturellement, est combien de temps cette exposition normale de l'amour dernière ? À mon avis humble, je pense qu'il devrait durer pour toujours au delà et en dehors des murs de l'église où les voeux sacrés ont été faits. Si l'amour est vrai, il peut se produire.

Hot or Cold? Which Do You Prefer?

2010-03-04T00:08:00.003+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/1000, f7.1, -1.00EV, no-flash, 128.86mm, ISO 80

35.5°Celsius or 95.5°Fahrenheit

Canon SX10IS, 1/8, f2.8, no-flash, 99.47mm, ISO 400

-15°Celsius or 5°Fahrenheit

Thank You, 2009!

2009-12-31T04:51:00.002+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/80, f4.0, -1.00EV, no-flash, 15mm, ISO 200

Nagpapasalamat po ako sa lahat ng mga biyaya at kapapaki-pakinabang na mga pangyayari at karanasan ng taong 2009. Maraming salamat sa lahat ng mga kaibigan at bagong kakilala.

I thank everyone and everything that made my 2009 meaningful.

Je remercie chacun et tout qui ont rendu mes 2009 signicatifs.

The Best Sign

2009-12-03T01:56:00.003+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/1000, f5.60, -2.00EV, no-flash, 1278mm, ISO 80

Ang pinakamahusay na hudyat na tapos na ang isang araw ay ang paglubog ni Haring Araw. Lahat ay natutuwa at nagmamadaling umuwi. Ngunit kakaunti ang tumitingin pa sa langit upang masdan ang hudyat na ito. Sayang! Sa aking pananaw, ang bawat paglubog ni Haring Araw ay isang napakaganda at napakakulay na tanawin na nangyayari sa kalangitan. Ito ay akda ng Panginoon at umaasa siguro siya na makita natin ito lagi.

A sunset is the best sign that a day is about to end. Everyone is happy when this happens as this means going home and resting. But very few look up the skies to see this wonderful event daily. What a pity! Every sunset is a unique painting made daily by God.

Un coucher du soleil est le meilleur signe qu'un jour est sur le point de finir. Chacun est heureux quand ceci se produit pendant que ceci signifie rentrer à la maison et se reposer. Mais très peu de recherchez les cieux pour voir ce journal merveilleux d'événement. Quel dommage ! Dieu rend des couchers du soleil uniques quotidiens.

Last Sunset of October

2009-11-01T16:51:00.003+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/1000, f7.10, -0.10EV, no-flash, 128.86mm, ISO 80

This is the last sunset of October, 2009. It's also the last time Manila felt the sun, because the following day, a powerful typhoon hit the city.

C'est le dernier coucher du soleil de l'octobre 2009. C'est également la dernière fois Manille a senti le soleil, parce que le jour suivant, un ouragan puissant a frappé la ville.

Jesus in the Market

2009-09-24T01:20:00.003+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/20, f3.00, -0.50EV, no-flash, 42mm, ISO 80

Sa aking paboritong palengke, hindi lamang mga prutas at gulay ang karaniwang makikita. Andyan din lagi ang larawan o imahen ni Hesus. Kadalasan, ang tunay na dahilan sa paglalagay nito ay hindi naman upang maging banal o ano pa man, kung hindi upang mapagbigyan ang paniniwala na swerte sa negosyo ang ganitong gawain.

In my favorite market, the portrait of Jesus is always present. Vendors believe the presence of the image gives them good luck in their business.

Sur mon marché préféré, le portrait de Jésus est toujours présent. Les fournisseurs croient que la présence de l'image leur donne la bonne chance dans leurs affaires.

We Are Not Happy

2009-09-10T00:24:00.002+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f3.20, 0.00EV, no-flash, 128.86mm, ISO 80

Makikita naman sa mga mukha nila na hindi sila nasisiyahan na maglakad sa basa at binabahang lansangan.

It is quite obvious that they are not at all happy walking in wet and flooded streets. Flash flooding has been a perennial problem in metropolitan Manila.

Il est tout à fait évident qu'ils soient marche pas du tout heureuse dans des rues humides et inondées. L'inondation instantanée a été un problème éternel à Manille métropolitaine.

Happy!

2009-08-06T00:45:00.000+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/15, f3.40, -0.50EV, no-flash, 53mm, ISO 100

Bago pa man lutuin, nakangiti na ang almusal ko sa akin.

Even during preparation, my breakfast smiles at me.

Même pendant la préparation, mon déjeuner sourit à moi.

Underground City

2009-07-30T00:36:00.003+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/40, f3.40, 0.00EV, no-flash, 99.47mm, ISO 200

Sa kadahilanang sobrang lamig kapag buwan ng Disyembre at Enero, naisipan ng mga tagapangasiwa ng maunlad na siyudad ng Montreal na gumawa ng malaking lagusan sa ilalim ng lupa. Dito ay mapapangalagaan ang mga naglalakad sa mapagparusang kalamigan dulot ng niyebe. Ilalim na siyudad ito kung turan doon. Maraming tindahan at maituturing na din isang panibagong kabihasnan.

Because winter can be terribly punishing during the winter months, people in Montreal thought of building an underground city beneath their real city. This is quite ingenious, and protects the people from the subzero temperatures.

Puisque l'hiver peut terriblement punir pendant les mois d'hiver, les gens à Montréal ont pensé à construire une ville souterraine sous la vraie ville. C'est tout à fait ingénieux et protège les personnes contre les températures inférieures à zéro.

Redhead

2009-07-23T00:01:00.003+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/60, f3.40, -0.50EV, no-flash, 53mm, ISO 100

Kinilabutan ako ng makita ko sya!

She gave me the creeps when I saw her!

J'étais ainsi effrayé quand je l'ai vue !

Dry Mouth

2009-07-16T00:02:00.000+08:00

Canon SX100IS, 1/100, f4.30, 0.00EV, no-flash, 1024mm, ISO 200

Di kagaya ng ibang mga pusa, ang tigre ay mahilig sa tubig. Kadalasan makikita ito malapit sa mga ilog at nagpapalamig. Kaya kapag sobrang init, mamasdan mo na laging itong nakanganga at nakalawit ang tuyong dila. Ito ang pamamaraan niya upang kahit papaano ay lumamig ang pakiramdam.

Unlike other cats, the tiger loves water. It is a good swimmer and loves to bathe in rivers. During the summer months when heat can be intolerable and there is no nearby river to frolic around, the tiger is often seen with its mouth open and with its dry tongue hanging. In this way, it tries to cool down.

À la différence d'autres chats, le tigre aime l'eau. C'est un bon nageur et des amours à baigner dans les fleuves. Pendant les mois d'été quand la chaleur peut être intolérable et il n'y a aucun fleuve voisin à gambader autour, le tigre est souvent vu avec sa bouche ouverte et avec son accrocher sec de langue. De cette façon, il essaye de refroidir.

Wet Your Eyes

2009-07-09T00:00:00.001+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1160, f4.00, -0.67EV, no-flash, 60mm, ISO 200

Hindi masama na maglinis ng mga mata paminsan-minsan.

It is not bad to clean your eyes sometimes.

Il n'est pas mauvais de nettoyer vos yeux parfois.

Throw Away The Key If You Truly Love Me

2009-07-02T00:00:00.001+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/125, f4.00, -1.0EV, no-flash, 97.68mm, ISO 80

Canon SX10IS, 1/160, f4.00, -1.0EV, no-flash, 96.50mm, ISO 80

Sa gilid ng bundok ng Namsan sa Seoul, Silangang Korea, matatagpuan ang sangkatutak na kandado na may sari-saring pagpapahiwatig ng pag-ibig sa isa't-isa. Bagamat ang payo ay huwag daw itapon ang susi ng kandado, ako ay naniniwala na kung tunay at wagas ang pag-ibig sa isa't-isa, dapat itapon na ang susi na maghihiwalay sa pagkakasara ng kandado ng pag-ibig.

In a remote corner of Mount Namsan in South Korea, thousands and thousands of love locks can be found with messages of eternal love. The advice is to throw away the key once you and your loved one has locked it here, but I believe that if you truly love, you should always throw away the key. Yes, that guarantees exclusivity, and vanishes any idea of sad separation in the future.

Dans un coin à distance de montagne de Namsan en Corée du Sud, des milliers et des milliers de serrures d'amour peuvent être trouvés avec des messages de l'amour éternel. Le conseil est de gâcher la clef une fois que vous et votre aimé l'a fermée à clef ici, mais je crois cela si vous aimez vraiment, vous devrais toujours gâcher la clef. Oui, ce garantit l'exclusivité, et disparaît n'importe quelle idée de séparation triste.

Tabo-an, Cebu

2009-06-25T06:24:00.000+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/20, f2.80, -1.0EV, no-flash, 117.68mm, ISO 160

Canon SX10IS, 1/20, f2.80, -1.0EV, no-flash, 116.62mm, ISO 640

Ilang daing at tuyong klase ng isda at iba pang lamang-dagat ang kaya mong isipin? Kahit ilan pa ang maisip mo, sigurado akong matatagpuan mo yan dito sa Tabo-an, Cebu. Dito lang matatagpuan ang pinakamagagandang klase ng daing at tuyong isda na palagay ko ay gusto-gusto mo na i-prito sa iyong almusal.

How many dried fish products can you think of? No matter how many you can think of, I am sure you can find all of them and more here in Tabo-an, Cebu. This is the only place where you can buy those dried fish you have always craved for.

À quoi avez-vous séché des produits des pêches pouvez-vous penser ? N'importe comment beaucoup vous peuvent penser à, je suis sûr que vous pouvez trouver tous et plus ici dans Tabo-an, Cebu. C'est le seul endroit où vous pouvez acheter ces poissons secs que vous avez toujours implorés pour.

Timing

2009-06-18T00:00:00.002+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/320, f4.50, 0.0EV, no-flash, 19.77mm, ISO 80

Imposible ba? Sa unang tingin, maaring ganoon nga. Pero dahil alam ko na ang pinaka-imposibleng litrato ay iyong hindi mo inaasahan, alam ko din na posible ito. Masdan mo ang pagkakasabay ng paglalakad ng bata at ibon. Hindi ko inisip na posible, subalit iyon ang nangyari.

Is it impossible? At first glance, it might seem so. But since I know that impossible pictures are unexpected surprises, I now know they're also possible. Look at the right feet of both the kid and the bird. Fantastic timing, right?

Est-ce impossible ? Au premier regard, il pourrait sembler ainsi. Mais puisque je sais que les images impossibles sont des surprises inattendues, je sais maintenant qu'elles sont également possibles. Regardez les pieds droits de l'enfant et de l'oiseau. Synchronisation fantastique ?

Be Happy

2009-06-11T00:00:00.002+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f2.80, 0.0EV, no-flash, 102mm, ISO 250

Sa maikling panahon ng aking panggagamot, isang pilosopiya ang aking nabuo --- ang pasyente na masaya ay gumagaling agad. Kaya ngayon, iyan na din ang aking pangarap, magsikap na maging mahusay sa panggagamot nang sa gayon ay maraming pasyente ko ang maging masaya. Ito nga pala si Lola Mercy, 70 taon gulang, may diabetes, alta-presyon, at nagkaroon ng stroke dalawang taon na ang nakakaraan. Maayos na ang kalagayan niya ngayon, at tuwing magkikita nga kami, tulad ng nasa larawan, ay mababanaag ang kanyang matamis na ngiti.

In my brief stint as a healer, I have come up with some sort of philosophy --- a happy patient heals faster. That's why now, that has also become my dream, to strive to do better in my practice so that more of my patients will be happy. Meet Grandma Mercy, 70 years old, diabetic, hypertensive, and is recovering from a stroke attack two years ago. She is well now, and whenever we see each other, she never fails to give me her sweetest smile.

Dans mon bref travail assigné en tant que guérisseur, j'ai proposé une certaine sorte de philosophie --- un patient heureux guérit plus rapidement. C'est pourquoi maintenant, cela est également devenu mon rêve, de tâcher de faire mieux dans ma pratique de sorte que plus de mes patients soient heureux. Rencontrez la pitié de grand-mère, 70 années, le diabétique, hypertendus, et récupérez d'une attaque de course il y a deux ans. Elle est bonne maintenant, et toutes les fois que nous nous voyons, elle ne manque jamais de me donner son sourire plus doux.

Mister T

2009-06-04T00:00:00.001+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/20, f4.60, 0.0EV, no-flash, 102mm, ISO 100

Mr.T ang tawag ko sa kanya. Maikling bersyon na ang ibig sabihin ay Mr. Testing. Isa siyang taga-subok. Taga-tikim ng pagkain kung may lason, wika nga. Kanang paa ng mahal na hari. Dahil kapareho niya sa tangkad ang mahal na pangulo ng bansa, ang misyon niya tuwina ay malaman kung maayos ang pakiramdam at itsura ng pagsasalita na ibibigay ng pangulo.

I call him Mr. T. It is a shortened version of Mr. Testing. He is a tester. A taster of food to see if they have poison. He is the king's butler. Because he has the same height as the president of the land, it is his constant mission to see to it that the forthcoming speech conditions are excellent.

Je l'appelle M.T. C'est une version raccourcie de M. Testing. Il est un essayeur. Un goûteur de la nourriture pour voir s'ils ont le poison. Il est le maître d'hôtel du roi. Puisqu'il a la même taille que le président de la terre, c'est sa mission constante pour veiller à ce que les prochains conditions de la parole sont excellents.

No Problem

2009-05-21T00:50:00.002+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/250, f4.50, 0.0EV, no-flash, 30.11mm, ISO 125

Ganito ang karaniwang mong masasaksihan kapag bumuhos ang ulan ng walang patid sa Maynila --- malawak na pagbabaha ng mga kalye. Maaring ituring na malaking balakid sa nakakarami lalo na at may pupuntahan, kasama ang agam-agam na mabasa o maputikan. Subalit para sa isang bata, napakapayak lamang ng sagot sa suliraning ito. Maglakad. Tama, maglakad sa baha. Wala ka naman magagawa, di ba? Yun lamang ang sagot kung gusto mo pa din makarating sa patutunguhan mo.

Flash floods are common in the streets of Manila after a strong thunderstorm. It is a huge problem for most, especially those trying to get from one place to another. But for a child, the answer to the problem is simple. Walk! Yes, walk and don't be afraid to get wet. After all, there is no other choice.

Les crues subites sont communes dans les rues de Manille après un orage fort. C'est un problème énorme pour les la plupart, particulièrement ceux qui essayent d'obtenir d'un endroit à l'autre. Mais pour un enfant, la réponse au problème est simple. Promenade ! Oui, la promenade et n'ont pas peur pour devenir humide. Après tout, il n'y a aucun autre choix.

Do Not Disturb, Please.

2009-05-14T00:36:00.005+08:00

Canon SX100IS, 1/200, f4.30, 0.0EV, no-flash, 116mm, ISO 200

Isa lang ang lunas sa inaantok: matulog! Ito ang pansamantalang pagtatapos ng malay upang makapagpahinga at lumakas muli.

There is only one remedy for being sleepy: sleep it off! This gives a brief respite to recharge and recover any lost strength.

Il y a seulement un remède pour être somnolent : sommeil il au loin ! Ceci donne un bref sursis pour recharger et récupérer n'importe quelle force perdue.

Beginning of the End

2009-05-07T00:11:00.004+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f2.80, 0.0EV, fill-flash, 116mm, ISO 80

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f2.80, 0.0EV, fill-flash, 116mm, ISO 80

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f2.80, 0.0EV, fill-flash, 116mm, ISO 80

Ito ang simula ng kanyang wakas. Sinubukan ko na hulihin sa pamamagitan ng iba't-ibang pamamaraan ang unti-unting pagbihag sa isang napakailap na nilalang at kung paano nagsisimula ang kanyang katapusan.

This is the beginning of the end. I tried capturing the first moments of the fascinating ambush of a very elusive creature.

C'est le commencement de l'extrémité. J'ai essayé de capturer les premiers moments de l'embuscade fascinante d'une créature très évasive.

Not The London Bridge

2009-04-30T10:07:00.002+08:00

Kodak M853, 1/9, f2.80, -0.3EV, no-flash, 37mm, ISO 80

'London bridge is falling down.' Meron bang nakaka-alaala ng mapaglarong kanta tungkol sa tulay na yun? Totoo na may London Bridge sa London, subalit hindi ito kasing sikat ng tulay na nasa larawan sa itaas. Dahil mas malapit ito sa mga maraming magagandang tanawin, dito ka lagi makakakita ng mga turista na naglalakad habang tumatawid sa ilog ng Thames.

'London bridge is falling down.' Does anyone remember the playful song? It is true that there is indeed a London bridge in London, but it is not the bridge you see in the photo above. This is Westminster Bridge, where a lot of tourists walk around as they cross the river Thames.

Le « pont de Londres tombe vers le bas. » Est-ce que n'importe qui se rappelle la chanson espiègle ? Il est vrai qu'il y ait en effet un pont de Londres à Londres, mais ce n'est pas le pont que vous voyez dans la photo ci-dessus. C'est pont de Westminster, où beaucoup de touristes marchent autour pendant qu'ils traversent le fleuve la Thames.

Building with a Thousand Holes

2009-04-23T00:08:00.002+08:00

Kodak M853, 1/755, f5.60, -0.7EV, no-flash, 37mm, ISO 140

Natuklasan ko ang gusaling napakaraming butas mula sa repleksyon nito sa isa pang gusaling katapat nito. Matatagpuan sa distritong Central ng Hong Kong, ang gusaling maraming butas o Jardine House ay tinaguriang pinakamatayog na gusali sa buong Asia noong pinasinayaan ng taong 1973. Ito ay nagtataglay ng limampu't-dalawang (52) palapag. Ilan nga ba talaga lahat ang butas nito? Ayon sa mga gumawa, mahigit sa isang libo at pitong daan (1,700) butas na nagsisilbi din na mga bintana ng nasabing gusali.

I discovered the building with a thousand holes from its reflection from another building across it. Called Jardine House, this building can be found in Hong Kong's Central district, and was once Asia's tallest building when it was erected in 1973. It has a total of fifty-two (52) storeys. So, how many holes does this building have? According to engineers, it has more than one-thousand seven hundred holes (1,700), which also act as windows and make the whole structure stable.

J'ai découvert le bâtiment avec mille trous de sa réflexion d'un autre bâtiment à travers lui. La Chambre de Jardine, ce bâtiment peut être trouvée dans la zone centrale de Hong Kong, et était par le passé le bâtiment le plus grand de l'Asie quand elle a été érigée en 1973. Elle a un total de cinquante-deux (52) étages. Ainsi, combien de trous ce bâtiment a-t-il ? Selon des ingénieurs, il a plus de mille sept cents trous (1,700), qui également agissent en tant que fenêtres et font toute l'écurie de structure.

Kodak M853, 1/1323, f5.30, -0.7EV, no-flash, 46mm, ISO 80

Only When It Rains

2009-04-16T00:05:00.003+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/125, f2.70, -1.0EV, no-flash, 34mm, ISO 140

May isang kakaibang hardin sa loob ng hardin ko na masisilayan lamang pagkalipas ng isang malakas na bugso ng ulan. Tumutubo sa mga lumang kahoy at nagtataglay ng kulay na kahel at dilaw. Sila ay mistulang mga mumunting payong na umuusbong pagkatapos ng isang unos. Mabilis silang dumating at mabilis din silang mawala. Mahiwagang hardin ang aking turing sa kanila, subalit lagi nila akong pinahahanga sa kanilang ganda.

There is a special garden inside my real garden that appears only after a strong downpour of rain has occurred. They grow in old wooden twigs and assume a color blend of orange and yellow. They look like small umbrellas that show only after a storm has passed. Their stay is so transient that as soon as you see them, it wouldn't take too long before they disappear. Magical and almost mystical, they are always a sight to behold!

Il y a un jardin spécial à l'intérieur de mon vrai jardin qui apparaît seulement après qu'un déluge de pluie fort s'est produit. Ils se développent dans de vieilles brindilles en bois et assument un mélange de couleur d'orange et de jaune. Ils ressemblent aux petits parapluies qui montrent seulement après qu'un orage a passé. Leur séjour est si passager que dès que vous les verrez, il ne prendrait pas trop longtemps avant qu'ils disparaissent. Magique et presque mystique, ils sont toujours une vue à voir !

A Cloudy Day

2009-04-12T23:11:00.002+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/500, f5.00, 0.0EV, no-flash, 892mm, ISO 80

"A cloud cannot cast a shadow unless the sun is shining beyond it."

Un nuage ne peut pas mouler une ombre à moins
que le soleil soit brillant au delà de lui.

Would You See It If You Were Hungry?

2009-04-08T01:58:00.000+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f2.80, 0.0EV, fill-flash, 148mm, ISO 125

Not everything that looks delicious is truly delicious. But if you are hungry and you are busy talking to someone while dining, it is probable that you won't look anymore in what you will be putting in your mouth. Be careful!

Pas tout qui semble délicieux est vraiment délicieux. Mais si vous avez faim et vous êtes occupée à parler à quelqu'un tout en dinant, il est probable que vous ne regarderez plus dans ce que vous mettrez dans votre bouche. Faites attention !

Earth's Laughter

2009-02-26T00:38:00.001+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/350, f3.20, 0.0EV, fill-flash, 53mm, ISO 140

Humahalakhak daw ang mundo sa pamamagitan ng mga bulaklak. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Earth laughs in flowers. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

La terre rit en fleurs. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Kissing You Again!

2009-02-19T00:00:00.002+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/10, f3.20, 0.0EV, no-flash, 6.98mm, ISO 200

Ang pag-ibig daw ay ang hindi maintindihan subalit kahali-halinang kahinaan ng puso na nagpapabagal nang takbo ng utak, nakakapagpakislap ng mga mata, nakakapagpapula ng mga pisngi, nakakapagpataas ng presyon ng dugo, at nakakapagtulak sa mga magkasintahan upang halikan ang isa't-isa.

Love is a wildly misunderstood although highly desirable malfunction of the heart which weakens the brain, causes eyes to sparkle, cheeks to glow, blood pressure to rise and the lips to pucker.

L'amour est d'une manière extravagante mal compris bien que fortement - le défaut de fonctionnement souhaitable du coeur qui affaiblit le cerveau, fait des yeux miroiter, des joues, la tension artérielle de monter et rougeoyer les lèvres à froisser.

I Love You With All My Heart(s)!

2009-02-12T00:14:00.003+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/60, f2.70, 0.0EV, fill-flash, 34mm, ISO 140

Pinakamamahal kita ng buong puso. Lahat ng puso ay iaalay sa iyo, mahalin mo lamang ako!

I love you with all my heart(s). I will offer you all kinds of hearts, just let yourself fall in love with me!

Je t'aime avec tous mes coeurs. Je t'offrirai tous mes coeurs juste pour m'assurer que vous tomberez amoureuse de moi !

Chocolate N

2009-02-05T01:31:00.004+08:00

Kodak M853, 1/64, f2.80, 0.0EV, no-flash, 37mm, ISO 160

Kung tsokolate ang pag-uusapan, pareho kami ng paborito ng minamahal ko. Kailangan ito ay puro, at kaunti lamang ang asukal na nakapaloob. Mapait nang kaunti at nakakapagpaluwag ng daanan ng hininga ilang minuto pagkakain mo nito. Marami na din kaming natikman na uri ng tsokolate, at sa aming pananaw, ang mga tsokolate na galing sa bansang Belgium ang isa sa pinakamasarap na tsokolate sa buong mundo. Ang larawan sa itaas ay tsokolate mula sa Neuhaus ng Galerie de la Reine sa Brussels. Sa baba naman, ay ang koleksyon ng tsokolate ng Godiva mula sa isang tindahan sa Vancouver, Canada. Kadalasan, ang mga tsokolate ay itinuturing ng mga banyaga na parang alahas. Ipinagbibili at ibinabatay ang totoong halaga hindi lamang batay sa kalidad kung hindi sa timbang din.

My soulmate and I both like our chocolates dark and pure. We usually do not like the milk chocolates which abound in the market, which have more sugar and milk than real chocolate. Some of the best chocolates we have tasted come from Belgium. The photo above is a chocolate sample from Neuhaus, located inside Belgium's Galerie de la Reine. Below is a photo of the chocolate collection of Godiva from one of its downtown stores in Vancouver, Canada. Chocolates are most often valued like jewelry abroad. They are sold and priced not only based on quality but by weight (usually in grams).

J'aime mes chocolats foncés et purs. Ils sont peu des amers mais améliorent certainement que la plupart des chocolats du lait, qui ont plus de lait et de sucre que le vrai chocolat. Les meilleurs chocolats que j'ai goûtés venu de Bruxelles en Belgique. La photo ci-dessus est du magasin de Neuhaus à l'intérieur de Galerie de la Reine en Belgique, alors que la photo ci-dessous montre une collection de chocolats d'un magasin de Godiva à Vancouver du centre, Canada. Des chocolats vrais sont vendus à l'étranger comme des bijoux dans la plupart des pays. Leurs prix sont basés la plupart du temps dans la qualité et le poids en grammes.

Canon SX10IS, 1/50, f3.20, 0.0EV, no-flash, 40mm, ISO 200

Violet Sea

2009-01-29T00:06:00.005+08:00

Kodak M853, 1/60, f3.40, -1.0EV, fill-flash, 53mm, ISO 140

Isang karagatan ng lila! Iyan ang aking nakita sa Dangwa. Sa Maynila, ito ang pook kung saan laging maraming tao dahil bukod sa mababa ang presyo ng mga bulaklak, ay siguradong bago at kapipitas pa lamang. Kahit ayaw mo na bumili ng bulaklak, masisiyahan ka pa din sigurado sa iyong makikita.

A sea of violets! That's what I saw when I went to Dangwa. It is a place of flowers in Manila, where people crowd because the flowers are always fresh and priced lower than in most flower shops.

Une mer des violettes ! Est ce ce qui j'ai vu quand je suis allé à Dangwa. C'est un endroit des fleurs à Manille, où les gens se serrent parce que les fleurs sont toujours fraîches et évaluées plus bas que dans la plupart des magasins de fleur.

Salmon Eggs

2009-01-22T11:00:00.003+08:00

Kodak M853, 1/101, f4.10, -0.7EV, fill-flash, 12.8mm, ISO 160

Together with a good book, small chunks of blue cheese, a small plate of digestive biscuits, and a half-full glass of vintage red wine, this freshly-opened bottle of fresh salmon eggs complete my few, select days of relaxation. How I wish there would be more days to relax than more and more days of stress at work.

En même temps qu'un bon livre, de petits morceaux de fromage bleu, un petit plat des biscuits digestifs, et un verre à moitié plein de vin rouge de cru, cette bouteille frais-ouverte d'oeufs saumonés frais finissent mes jours choisis de relaxation.Comment je souhaite il y aurait plus de jours à détendre que de plus en plus des jours d'effort au travail.

Gondolas

2009-01-15T00:02:00.003+08:00

Kodak M853, 1/340, f6.90, -0.7EV, no-flash, 54mm, ISO 800

Sa isang gilid ng Venice, malapit sa plaza ng San Marco, ay makikitang nakahimpil ang mga asul na banca kung tawagin ng mga Italyano ay gondola. Sa matagal na panahon, ito ang pangunahing sasakyan ng mga nakatira sa Venice. Sa kasalukuyan, kasama na sa pakikipag-agawan nang pagsakay sa gondola ang mga turista, na laging sabik makaranas kung paano ang pakiramdam ng isagwan sila sa mahabang daanang kung tawagin ay Grand Canal.

Near Piazza San Marco in Venice, one can see dozens of wooden boats called gondolas parked near the shore. For centuries, these boats were the chief means of transportation for people living here. Today, tourists compete with local citizens to catch a ride along the Grand Canal.

Près de Piazza San Marco à Venise, un peut voir que les douzaines de bateaux en bois appelés des gondoles se sont garées près du rivage. Pendant des siècles, ces bateaux étaient les moyens de transport en chef pour des personnes vivant ici. Aujourd'hui, les touristes concurrencent les citoyens locaux pour attraper un tour le long du Canal Grand.

First Full Moon of 2009

2009-01-11T21:01:00.002+08:00

Canon SX10 IS, 1/125, f5.72, -1.67EV, 100mm, ISO 250

Always enchanting. Always inviting. The first full moon of 2009 has captured my attention last night. Thank God, there were no clouds to spoil it.

Toujours enchantant. Toujours invitant. La première pleine lune de 2009 a attiré mon attention la nuit dernière. Remerciez Dieu, là n'étiez aucun nuage pour l'abîmer.

Red Car

2009-01-08T00:00:00.001+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/60, f4.30, no-flash, 29.25mm, ISO 200

Kitang-kita ang pulang kotse sa pagtakbo nito habang todo ang buhos ng niyebe. Dumudulas ang kalye, subalit parang hindi alintana ng nagmamaneho ang pagsama ng panahon. Kailangang magmadali! Kailangan makarating agad sa patutunguhan.

A red car is seen speeding along the road as heavy snow begins falling. The roads become slippery, but its driver does not mind. Faster! Faster! The destination must be reached as soon as possible.

Une voiture rouge est expédier vu le long de la route car la chute de neige importante commence à tomber. Les routes deviennent glissantes, mais son conducteur ne s'occupe pas. Plus rapidement ! Plus rapidement ! La destination doit être atteinte aussitôt que possible.

Top of Toronto on the Last Night of 2008

2009-01-01T14:34:00.002+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/3, f2.80, no-flash, 28mm, ISO 400

Masaya at masaganang bagong taon sa inyong lahat!!! Kanina, inakyat namin ang pinakamatayog na tore sa siyudad ng Toronto, dito sa Canada. Mabilis dumilim dito kapag ganitong panahon ng tag-lamig, kaya mga bandang alas-singko ay parang gabing-gabi na. Ito ang huling gabi dito ng taong 2008, at ito ang aking lahok sa 'freestyle theme' ng LP ngayong linggong ito.

On the last day of 2008, my soulmate and I went up the tallest structure in Toronto, Canada. As night slowly enveloped the city below, I captured the awesome view.

Le dernier jour de 2008, mon chéri et moi avons monté la structure la plus grande à Toronto, Canada. Car la nuit a lentement enveloppé la ville ci-dessous, j'ai saisi la vue impressionnante.

Snowy Tuesday

2008-12-18T06:29:00.002+08:00

Canon SX10IS, 1/125, f4.00, no-flash, 15.48mm, ISO 160

It snowed heavily today here in my first day of visit to cold Vancouver. It was cold and slushy, but I loved it!

Il a neigé fortement aujourd'hui ici en mon premier jour de visite à Vancouver froid. Il était froid et détrempé, mais je l'ai aimé !

Coeur Praline

2008-12-11T03:03:00.002+08:00

Kodak M853, 1/64, f3.00, no-flash, 37mm, ISO 160

Kaarawan ng aking minamahal ngayon. Bilang sorpresang regalo, ipinagluto ko siya ng paborito nyang pagkain at inimbitahan ko siya na maghapunan sa aking tirahan. Pagkatapos, inilabas ko bilang panghimagas ang isa pang mahalagang regalo. Iyan ang isang kahong pralines na nakikita mo sa larawan sa itaas. Paano nagiging mahalaga ang regalo? Kapag nahulaan mo ang talagang gusto ng bibigyan mo at nasorpresa mo siya sa pag-aalaala mo.

Today is my soulmate's birthday. As a surprise gift, I tried cooking the healthiest and most delicious spaghetti I've ever cooked. Then, I invited her to eat dinner in my place. For dessert, I brought out another important surprise gift: chocolate pralines. She loves these! How does a gift become valuable? When you are able to guess what a person really, really wants for a gift, and when you are able to surprise her by remembering.

Aujourd'hui est l'anniversaire de mes soulmate. Comme cadeau de surprise, j'ai essayé de faire cuire la gaine la plus saine et la plus délicieuse que j'ai jamais faite cuire. Puis, je l'ai invitée à manger le dîner dans ma maison. Pour le dessert, j'ai mis en évidence un autre cadeau important de surprise : pralines de chocolat. Elle aime ces derniers ! Comment est-ce qu'un cadeau devient valable ? Quand vous pouvez deviner ce qu'une personne vraiment, veut vraiment pour un cadeau, et quand vous pouvez l'étonner en se rappelant.

Chasing Mickey

2008-12-04T06:38:00.001+08:00

Kodak M853, 1/125, f3.03, no-flash, 42mm, ISO 200

Walang tumatanda kung sa puso ay laging buhay ang pakiramdam at pag-asa ng isang bata.

As long as the excitement and hopes of a child resonate in one's heart, growing old takes a long time to happen.

Tant que l'excitation et les espoirs d'un enfant résonnent à son coeur, vieillir prend un bon moment de se produire.

Red Christmas

2008-12-02T09:26:00.002+08:00

KODAK CX7430, 1/90, f4.0, no-flash, 66mm, ISO 140

Every year, as December begins this particular plant transforms itself to a ruby red color. It heralds Christmas and the beauty it brings!

Chaque année, comme décembre commence cette usine particulière se transforme à une couleur rouge rouge. Elle annonce Noël et la beauté qu'il apporte !

Ewww! at Gare du Nord

2008-11-20T00:00:00.001+08:00

Kodak M853, 1/125, f3.0, -0.7ev, no-flash, 37mm, ISO 80

Isa sa pinakasikat na station ng tren sa Europa ang Gare du Nord ng Paris, sa Pransya. Sa mga aklat at magasin ko lamang ito nababasa noong nag-aaral pa ako. Gaya ng iba, hangang-hanga ako sa laki, arkitektura, at dami ng tao na pinagsisilbihan nito araw-araw. Ngunit nang mabigyan ako ng pagkakataon na mabisita ito noong isang taon, ako ay nagulat at nalungkot. Meron kasi akong nakitang di kaaya-aya.

Gare du Nord in Paris, France is one of the famous train stations in Europe. I used to read about this place only in travel books and magazines. Like all others, I was fascinated by its size, its achitecture, and the fact that it serves millions of travelers yearly. However, when I got the opportunity to visit the station last year, I was stunned initially by an unwelcome discovery. I saw something really awful.

Gare du Nord à Paris, France est l'une des stations de train célèbres en Europe. J'avais l'habitude d'avoir connaissance de cet endroit seulement en livres et magasins de voyage. Comme tous les autres, j'ai été fasciné par sa taille, son achitecture, et le fait qu'il sert des millions de voyageurs annuellement. Cependant, quand j'ai obtenu l'occasion de visiter la station l'année dernière, j'ai été stupéfié au commencement par une découverte fâcheuse. J'ai vu quelque chose vraiment terrible.

Upside Down

2008-11-13T00:22:00.002+08:00

Canon SX100IS, 1/320, f4.0, 0.0ev, no-flash, 20.1mm, ISO 100

Kinagisnan na nila na masarap maglaro sa bandang hapon. Walang laruan? Walang problema! Puedeng magpasikat sa pagpapakita ng iba't-ibang pamamaraan ng pag-tambling.

Most adults today remember that old, lazy afternoons of the past are great times to play. No toys? No problem! They can easily do spectacular acrobatics to impress each other.

La plupart des adultes se rappellent aujourd'hui cela vieux, des après-midis paresseux du passé sont de grandes périodes de jouer. Aucuns jouets ? Aucun problème ! Ils peuvent facilement faire des acrobaties spectaculaires pour s'impressionner.

Remember When?

2008-11-05T23:57:00.002+08:00

Canon SX100IS, 1/25, f4.0, 0.0ev, no-flash, 25.2mm, ISO 800

Natatandaan mo pa ba kung kailan yung huling panahon na nangailangan ka ng tulong Niya? Kuha ito sa loob ng simbahan ng Santo Niño sa Cebu mga ilang buwan na ang nakakaraan.

Remember when was the last time you needed His help? This was taken inside the Santo Niño Shrine in Cebu two months ago.

Néanmoins vous rappelez-vous la dernière fois où vous avez eu besoin de son aide ? Ceci a été pris à l'intérieur du tombeau de Santo Niño à Cebu à Philippines méridionales, il y a deux mois.

Two Types of Darkness

2008-10-30T00:53:00.004+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/250, f2.7, 0.0ev, no-flash, 34mm, ISO 200

Dalawang uri ng kadiliman ang aking nakita. Hindi ko alam kung alin ang mas maganda. Matutulungan mo ba akong pumili? Ang nasa itaas ay kuha sa Liberty Square ng Taipei, samantalang ang na sa baba naman ay kuha mula sa ibabaw ng tulay ng Nagtahan sa lungsod ng Maynila.

I encountered two types of darkness, and I am having a difficult time telling which is more beautiful. Can you help me? Photo above was taken from Liberty Square in Taipei, while the one below taken while crossing the Nagtahan Bridge in Manila.

J'ai vu deux types d'obscurité, et j'ai dire difficile de temps ce qui est plus beau. Pouvez-vous m'aider ? La photo ci-dessus a été prise de la place de liberté à Taïpeh, alors que l'un ci-dessous pris tout en croisant le pont de Nagtahan à Manille.

Canon SX100IS, 1/125, f4.0, 0.0ev, no-flash, 6mm, ISO 100

Dazzling !

2008-10-23T00:14:00.008+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/250, f4.0, 0.0ev, no-flash, 66mm, ISO 140

Sa isang tagong sulok ng Meiji Garden sa Tokyo, Japan, isang mayuming dilag ang tila ba nasilaw sa maningning na pagsabog ng liwanag ng araw habang ito ay tumatama sa ibabaw ng malinis na ilog.

In a hidden corner of Meiji Garden in Tokyo, Japan, a lovely young girl seemed to be dazzled by the brilliant display of sunlight reflecting on the nearby river.

Dans un coin caché de jardin de Meiji à Tokyo, le Japon, une belle jeune fille a semblé être brillé par l'affichage brillant de la lumière du soleil réfléchissant sur le fleuve voisin.

Anything New?

2008-10-16T00:21:00.005+08:00

Canon SX100IS, 1/200, f4.0, 0.0ev, no-flash, 28.1mm, ISO 160

Isang araw sa Maynila. Kuha ito kamakailan lamang. May bago ba sa iyong nakikita? May nagbago ba? Sa di kalayuan, isang dayuhang turistang babae ang sumisilip sa bintana ng kanyang sinasakyang bus. Ano kaya ang naiisip nya sa kanyang nakikita?

One day in Manila. This photo was taken only last Sunday. Is there anything new? Has there been any noticeable change? Nearby, a female tourist catches a glimpse from a bus window. What can she be thinking?

Un jour à Manille. Cette photo a été prise seulement le dimanche passé. Y a-t-il quelque chose nouveau ? Y a-t-il eu un changement apparent ? Tout près, un touriste féminin attrape un aperçu d'une fenêtre d'autobus. Que peut-elle penser ?

Knife Stone

2008-10-09T00:33:00.004+08:00

Kodak M853, 1/8, f2.8, 0.0ev, no-flash, 37mm, ISO 200

Isang milyon at walong-daang libong taon. Iyan ang edad ng bato na nakikita sa larawan. Ito ay kuha ko sa loob ng British Museum sa London, at ipinagmamalaki ng mga tagapangasiwa doon na ito ang pinakamatanda at pinakalumang bato sa lahat ng bagay na matatagpuan doon. Noong unang panahon na hindi pa uso ang kutsilyo sa paghihiwa ng mga pagkain, ang mga unang tao ay gumagamit ng bato tulad nito bilang matalas na instrumentong panghiwa. Ang batong ito ay galing sa bulkan at "basalt" ang tawag dito. Nakuha ito Olduvai Gorge, sa Tanzania noong 1934, at ngayon nga ay matatagpuan sa British Museum.

1.8 million years old. That is how old the object above is. This was taken inside in the British Museum in London, and it is hailed as the oldest object inside the museum. In the beginning when knives were not yet invented, our ancestors used volcanic rocks called basalt like the one above, as chopping tools. This particular volcanic knife-stone was found in the Olduvai Gorge, in Tanzania, in 1934, and today, it is proudly displayed in London.

1.8 million d'années. C'est combien vieux l'objet ci-dessus est. Ceci a été pris à l'intérieur dans British Museum à Londres, et il est grêlé comme objet le plus ancien à l'intérieur du musée. Dans le commencement quand des couteaux n'ont pas été encore inventé, nos ancêtres ont employé les roches volcaniques appelées le basalte comme celui ci-dessus, en tant que hachage des outils. Cette couteau-pierre volcanique particulière a été trouvée en gorge d'Olduvai, en Tanzanie, en 1934, et aujourd'hui, elle est fièrement montrée à Londres.

Best Computer of All

2008-10-02T00:15:00.004+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/60, f4.1, -0.5ev, no-flash, 82mm, ISO 160

Kahit gaano kabilis umunlad ang technolohiya araw-araw, ang tingin ko ay wala pa din tatalo sa bilis at galing mag-isip ng "computer" na nasa sa loob ng ating mga ulo. Para sa akin, ito pa din ang pinakamagaling na computer na naimbento. Siya si Andrew Matthews, magaling mag-isip, masayahin sa buhay, batikang manunulat, mabilis mag-drowing, mabuting kaibigan, at ang aking napiling kumatawan sa LP theme ngayong Huwebes.

No matter how technology evolves, I think it will be very hard to match the thinking abilities of the organic computer inside our heads. For me, it remains the best computer ever invented. The man in the photo is Andrew Matthews, a great thinker, an optimist, bestselling author, caricaturist, good friend, and my subject for this week's Litratong Pinoy theme.

N'importe comment la technologie évolue, je pense qu'il sera très difficile d'assortir les capacités de pensée de l'ordinateur organique à l'intérieur de nos têtes. Pour moi, ce reste le meilleur ordinateur jamais inventé. L'homme dans la photo est Andrew Matthews, un grand penseur, un opportuniste, auteur bestselling, caricaturiste, bon ami, et mon sujet pour le thème du LP de cette semaine.

Maze

2008-09-25T00:09:00.004+08:00

Canon SX100IS, 1/50, f4.0, no-flash, 46.6mm, ISO 400

Hello!

2008-09-23T06:00:00.000+08:00

Canon SX100IS, 1/125, f4.0, no-flash, 6mm, ISO 80

Damper Baby

2008-09-17T06:29:00.000+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/2, f2.7, 0.0ev, no-flash, 34mm, ISO 200

Natatawa pa din ako kapag iniisip ko na ang tawag ng mga Taiwanese dito ay "damper baby." Ang timbang nito ay mahigit sa 600 na tonelada, at ang taas ay 18 feet. Isa itong mabigat at malaking bola na ginintuan ang kulay. Isa itong malaking pendulum at ang misyon ay ang panatilihing balanse at matatag ang Taipei 101, ang pinakamataas na gusali sa bansa ng Taiwan.

I still find it amusing that the Taiwanese call this a damper baby. It is no baby at all. It weighs more than 600 tons and stands about 18 feet. It is a heavy and huge golden ball. It acts as pendulum to stabilize Taipei 101, Taiwan's highest building structure.

Je le trouve toujours amuser que l'appel taiwanais ceci un bébé plus humide. Ce n'est aucun bébé du tout. Il pèse plus de 600 tonnes et tient environ 18 pieds. C'est une boule d'or lourde et énorme. Il agit en tant que pendule pour stabiliser Taïpeh 101, la fondation la plus élevée de Taiwan.

The Big Machine

2008-09-11T08:23:00.006+08:00

Kodak M853, 1/8, f2.8, 0.0ev, no-flash, 6.20mm, ISO 200

Sabi ng mga paham nagsimula daw ang lahat sa isang malaking pagsabog. Subalit iyon ay haka-haka lamang. Nais nilang malaman kung ito nga ay totoo kaya ginawa nila ang malaking makina na makakatuklas kung paano nga naganap ang simula ng lahat. Ito ay ang LHC, at ito ay ginawa sa CERN, sa pagitan ng Switzerland at France. May habang 27 kilometro at nakabaon nang mahigit na 150 metro sa ilalim ng lupa, ito ay konkretong tubo na may halong pilak at asul ang kulay. Mapalad na nadalaw ko ito noong isang taon.

Scientists say everything began with a big bang. But that is only their theory. They want to test their hypothesis and they built a colossal machine to discover how it all started. The machine is the LHC, and it is located near the border of Switzerland and France. It was built by CERN, and is 27 kilometers in length and buried more than 150 meters below the surface. It is enclosed in a circular tunnel and easily recognized by its mixed silver and blue colors. I was fortunate to visit it last year while it was being built.

Les scientifiques disent que tout a commencé par un grand coup. Mais c'est seulement leur théorie. Ils veulent évaluer leur hypothèse et ils ont construit une machine colossale pour découvrir comment elle a tout commencé. La machine est le LHC, et elle est située près de la frontière de la Suisse et de la France. Il a été construit par le CERN, et est de 27 kilomètres de longueur et a enterré plus de 150 mètres au-dessous de la surface. Il est enfermé dans un tunnel circulaire et facilement identifié par son argent mélangé et couleurs bleues. J'étais chanceux pour le visiter l'année dernière tandis qu'il était construit.

92 Percent

2008-09-03T12:55:00.002+08:00

Canon SX100IS, 1/60, f3.2, 0.0ev, no-flash, 7.3mm, ISO 100

Marahil maraming mga Pilipino ay hindi alam na ang kalagitnaan ng sampung pisong barya ay naglalaman ng siyamnapu't-dalawang porsyento na tanso. Ito lamang ang barya sa Pilipinas na may ganitong kataas na antas na nilalamang tanso. Ang barya na nasa litrato sa itaas ay kabilang sa mga unang lupon ng sampung piso na pinalabas ng Bangko Sentral noong taong 2000.

It is probable that most Filipinos do not know that the center part of their ten-peso coins are made up of ninety-two percent copper. It is the only Philippine coin to contain that much copper. The coin you see in the picture above belongs to the first batch of coins the Central Bank released in 2000.

Il est probable que la plupart des Philippins ne sachent pas que la partie centrale de leurs pièces de monnaie de dix-peso se composent de quatre-vingt-douze pour cent d'en cuivre. C'est la seule pièce de monnaie philippine à contenir que beaucoup de cuivre. La pièce de monnaie que vous voyez dans la photo ci-dessus appartient à la première série de pièces de monnaie la Banque Centrale a libérées en 2000

Ayaw Na Ni Lola

2008-08-28T00:13:00.003+08:00

Canon SX100IS, 1/125, f4.0, 0.33ev, no-flash, 38.90mm, ISO 100

Halos mapirat na sa pagitan ng bigat ng ulo niya at matigas na rehas ang ilong ni Lola nang masulyapan ko siya. Araw-araw na niya ginagawa ang pagtitinda ng mga kandila at bagot na bagot na siya sa ganitong buhay. Masarap sanang umidlip muna, subalit paano naman siya kikita kung magpapahinga siya?

Her nose was almost squashed by the heavy weight of her sleepy head and the hard steel bar. Everyday she sells candles and she is bored by the monotony of her work. She would definitely welcome the pleasure of a quick nap, but how will she earn money if she rests now?

Son nez a été presque pressé par le poids lourd de sa tête somnolente et de la barre en acier dure. Journalier elle vend des bougies et elle s'ennuie avec la monotonie de son travail. Elle ferait-elle bon accueil certainement au plaisir d'un somme rapide, mais comment gagnera-t-elle l'argent si elle se repose maintenant ?

Let's Go!

2008-08-22T12:41:00.003+08:00

Kodax CX7430, 1/350, f4.6, no-flash, 102mm, ISO 140

Where do you want to go? I will take you anywhere you like!

Où voulez-vous aller ? Je vous prendrai n'importe où que vous aimez !

Happy at the Top!

2008-08-14T00:03:00.008+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/180, f9.5, -1.0ev, no-flash, 102mm, ISO 140

Isang hapon habang papalubog na ang Haring Araw at malapit na ang uwian, isang pagod at nalulumbay na trabahador ang umakyat sa pinaka-tuktok ng kanyang "opisina." Labis na mapanganib, ngunit ito ang kanyang munting paraan ng pagliliwaliw. Nais niya na mapag-isa. Nais niya na magpahinga kahit sandali. Nais niyang makaniig ang kanyang minamahal. Kinuha niya ang cellphone sa bulsa at ginamit ito. "Kamusta ka na, Mahal Ko? Malapit na akong umuwi!"

One afternoon as the sun was setting and it was almost time to go home, a tired and weary worker climbs on top of his "office." It was dangerous but this was his concise version of happiness. He wanted to be alone. He wanted to rest even for a moment. He was longing for his lovely sweetheart. He took out his cellphone and began typing a message, "How are you, my Love? I am going home any moment now!"

Un après-midi comme soleil était arrangement et il était presque temps de rentrer à la maison, des montées fatiguées et lasses d'ouvrier sur son « bureau. » Il était dangereux mais c'était sa version concise de bonheur. Il a voulu être seul. Il a voulu se reposer même pour un instant. Il désirait ardemment pour sa belle amie. Il a sorti son portable et a commencé à introduire un message, « Bonjour, amoureux ! Je viendrai à la maison bientôt ! »

Blue Nose

2008-08-07T13:29:00.003+08:00

Kodak M853, 1/28, f2.8, -0.7EV, no-flash, 37mm, ISO 160

This is the blue nose of a Breitling L39-C Albatross fighter jet plane. Taken inside Prague airport while it was on display.

C'est le nez bleu d'un avion d'avion de chasse d'albatros de Breitling L39-C. J'ai pris ceci tout en attendant mon vol à l'intérieur de l'aéroport à Prague.

I Never Leave Home Without It

2008-08-05T05:06:00.004+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/125, f5.6, no-flash, 34mm, ISO 200

Mapa! Ito ang isang bagay na lagi kong dala saan man ako mapunta. Maski na sa Pilipinas ako, lagi akong may mapa. Kung tutuusin, mas mahirap maghanap ng kalye at direksyon sa Pilipinas dahil kadalasan ay nawawala o luma o sadyang walang pangalan ang mga kalye. Kapag nagtanong ka naman, ang ibibigay sa iyong direksyon ay "doon" at "dyan" at ewan na lamang kung mahahanap mo ang iyong pupuntahan. Nakakatawa, ngunit ang totoo ay mas madalas akong mawala sa bayan natin kaysa sa ibang bansa. Isa pang bahagi ko ay ang sombrero at malambot na sapatos. Sombrero para sa hindi mahuhulaan at pabago-bagong panahon at malambot na sapatos para sa mabilis at magaang paglalakad. Kagaya ng buhay kung saan tayo ay lagi din naglalakbay, ang pagkakaroon ng tamang plano at paghahanda ay nakakatulong sa pagsapit natin sa ating nais patunguhan. Ang larawan nga pala sa itaas ay kuha sa isang tagong sulok ng Louvre, sa Paris.

A map! I never leave home without it. Even in the Philippines, I always have a map with me. It is more difficult to find directions at home, because more often than not, streets either have old names, or worse, they have no names. If you ask for directions, a common response will be "there" or "somewhere here" and only God knows how that will help you. It is amusing, but yes, it is true: I often get lost at home than in any other place in the world. Other vital parts of me are a hat, for the unpredictable weather, and soft shoes, which makes walking a pleasure. As in life which is also a journey, having a good plan helps in reaching the destination. The photo above was taken in one obscure corner of the Louvre, in Paris.

Une carte ! Je ne pars à la maison jamais sans elle. Même dans les Philippines, j'ai toujours une carte avec moi. Il est plus difficile de trouver des directions à la maison, parce que le plus souvent, les rues ou ont de vieux noms, ou plus mauvais, elles n'ont aucun nom. Si vous demandez des directions, une réponse commune sera « là » ou « quelque part ici » et seulement Dieu sait cela vous aidera. Elle est d'une manière amusante, mais oui, il est vrai : J'obtiens souvent perdu à la maison que dans n'importe quel autre endroit dans le monde. D'autres parties essentielles de moi sont un chapeau, pour le temps imprévisible, et les chaussures molles, qui fait la marche un plaisir. Comme dans la vie qui est également un voyage, avoir un bon plan aide en atteignant la destination. La photo ci-dessus a été rentrée un coin obscur du Louvre, à Paris.

Bentley Arnage

2008-08-04T00:48:00.000+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/15, f3.4, 53mm, no-flash, ISO 140

With a price that can nearly buy someone his personal jet plane or a cozy island in the Caribbean, this car is certainly not for everyone. But its elegance, power, and dedicated attention to detail make it every man's dream car. Typical drivers of this car are over their 40s, mostly conservative, have a net worth of $50 million or more, and typically owns a fleet of other choice cars in his abode.

Avec un prix qui peut presque acheter quelqu'un son avion à réaction personnel ou une île confortable dans les Caraïbe, cette voiture n'est certainement pas pour chacun. Mais son élégance, puissance, et attention consacrée au détail lui font la voiture rêveuse de chaque homme. Les conducteurs typiques de cette voiture sont au-dessus de leur 40s, la plupart du temps conservateur, ont une valeur nette de $50 millions ou plus, et possèdent typiquement une flotte d'autres voitures bien choisies dans sa demeure.

Heceta Head Light

2008-07-30T00:25:00.000+08:00

Canon PowerShot A510, 1/159, f4.9, no-flash, 23.19mm, ISO 200

Sa dalampasigan ng Oregon, isa sa pinakasikat na tanawin ang Heceta Head Light o ang Heceta Lighthouse. Kapag gabi na, ito ang pinakamaliwanag na tanglaw na makikita ng lahat sa dalampasigan.

Located on the Oregon Coast, the Heceta Lighthouse is one of the famous landmarks. During nighttime, it gives the brightest light to guide everyone near the shore.

Le phare de Heceta est la lumière la plus lumineuse qui guide chacun près de la côte de l'Orégon pendant la nuit.

Western Glory

2008-07-24T01:18:00.003+08:00

Canon SX100IS, 1/500, f4.00, no-flash, 42.5mm, ISO 80

Nasaan ka man, basta maliwanag ang langit at walang ulap, hindi mapapantayan kahit kailan ang gandang isinasabog ng Haring Araw sa gawing kanluran tuwing hapon habang ito ay papalubog na.

Wherever you might be, as long as there are no clouds, nothing can match the beauty that the sun imparts in the western part of the skies every late afternoon when it sets.

Partout où vous pourriez être, tant que il n'y a aucun nuage, rien ne peut assortir la beauté que le soleil donne dans la partie occidentale des cieux chaque fin de l'après-midi où il place.

Green and Bold

2008-07-17T00:03:00.000+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/10, f4.14, -2 exposure bias, no-flash, 82mm, ISO 200

Bihira akong makakita ng ahas na luntian ang kulay at hindi nahihiyang magpakuha ng larawan.

It is not often that I encounter a green snake which is not shy at all to have its picture taken.

Fais rarement je rencontre un serpent vert qui n'est pas timide du tout pour avoir sa photographie prise.

Connection

2008-07-13T17:35:00.003+08:00

Canon SX100IS, 1/60, f3.6, sepia-mode, no-flash, 14.40mm, ISO 80

Leave water and soap alone for some time, and several beautiful connections are formed afterwards.

Quand vous encore moins arrosez et savon, plusieurs beaux raccordements sont formés après.

Slender and Graceful

2008-07-10T00:00:00.007+08:00

Kodak CX7430, 1/45, f4.14, no-flash, 82mm, ISO 200

Ang pagigimg balingkinitan ay isang mahalagang katangian ng mga nagsasayaw ng Ballet. Marahil ito ay dahil sa pangangailangan ng sayaw na maipakita ang kagandahan ng pagiging magaan. At syempre, kung ang isang mananayaw ay may kabigatan, siguradong mahihirapan ang kanyang katuwang sa pagbubuhat sa kanya. Idagdag pa dito ang posibilidad ng pinsala dahil sa aksidente o di-sinasadyang pagkasira ng entablado.

Being slender is a vital requirement if one wants to be a Ballet dancer. This might be because the dance wants to show the beauty of being light. Also, a heavy Ballet dancer will pose equally heavy problems for her partner. Accidents may also happen both to the performers and damage to the stage production materials.

Être mince est une condition importante si on veut être un danseur de ballet. Ceci pourrait être parce que la danse veut montrer la beauté de avoir peu de poids. Un danseur de ballet lourd voudra dire également des problèmes pour son associé, qui pourrait le trouver très difficile de l'élever vers le haut. Les accidents pourraient également se produire. Être mince dans le ballet est certainement une nécessité !