It was almost beautiful. But you had to add more and ruin it. You should just have left that last brush stroke, that last note, that last word, as it is: Final.
La Mesa Ecopark is a project of ABS-CBN‘s Bantay Kalikasan, an environment advocacy group who essentially created the park from jungle. The resulting park is an oasis of vegetation in the midst of the sprawling city. It has a saltwater pool, a flower terrace, an amphitheater, a butterfly trail, an orchidarium, a fishing area, a big picnic area, a biking area, and a boating area among others.
The park is well organized and managed. There was just a bit of a hassle getting our DSLRs inside (but not point-and-shoots wth?!?). It was also a bit crowded when we went but otherwise it was nice. We strolled through the various areas taking pictures. We were done by late afternoon. The place is not that big and a day is about sufficient.
There’s this duckling
Who thought she’s ugly
She won’t turn into a beautiful swan
That only happens in fairy tales
And maybe reality shows
But she doesn’t have to
For within and without
Though she doesn’t see
She’s already beautiful
I finally completed a 5-day basic photography workshop conducted by Jo Avila. The workshop covers the basics of theories, principles, composition, studio lighting, PhotoShop, color management, and guerilla shooting. The workshop was good. Definitely recommended for beginners. Some of the things I already knew but still I learned quite a lot.
Of course nothing really beats experience: familiarizing yourself with your gear and taking lots and lots of pictures. And that’s exactly what I intend to do next.