This was my first experience to attend this kind of event. I don't how it goes but I just simply go with the flow.
I arrived there at around 2:30pm to take pictures of the float as well as the performers. It was really hot that time so my first realization was to wear protective clothing like hats and sleeves to cover me from the sun. I was able to experiment with some settings on my camera to create a perfect picture.
I was able to meet my friend Alex and borrowed some of his lens. Some of my pictures improved though I need more practice. My second realization would be to save enough money for me to upgrade my lens to better ones. My kit lens were fine but I really need an upgrade soon.
To my demise, I lost my camera's eye piece and I really need that for me to use my camera properly. I had no choice but to buy a new one. Third realization: be very careful.
I was able to take pictures of the event as it progress. The day was really tiring but I enjoyed every minute of it even though I have to go home and miss the program at the CCP Complex. I hope I could go back next year with better pictures.
The Dinagyang Festival is something that I would love to watch. But sadly, I will be in iloilo a week early for this year's celebration. Sayang, would have loved to experience the same thing that you did..
ReplyDeleteIt's been a while since I read your last post bro. We missed you here. Anyways...I look forward to join this celebration in the future. It looks fun!
ReplyDeleteyour profile photos are captivating. thanks for giving us a glimpse of the Aliwan Festival. parang andun na rin kami. you have definitely captured the liveliness of the festival.
ReplyDeletewow! those shots are great!! i love how those colours comes out in those pictures! xx
ReplyDeleteI haven't witness any of our festivals yet, sana someday soon, I will get to witness one. Teka sir, bat halos puro beautiful girls ang shots mo, naaliw ka masyado. Haha! Joke.:) Seruosly though, these pinays are lovely.:)
ReplyDeleteNakakaaliw talaga ang Aliwan:) missed the aliwan festival this year:( but thanks to your photos, u truly caught the real spirit of festivals!
ReplyDeleteat least you got to experience the fiesta atmosphere from the provinces without getting out of Manila...still the real thing is more fun :)
ReplyDeletewow it's my first time to encounter this information.. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSayang I was not in Manila during the recently concluded Aliwan Fiesta. Ang ganda pala. I wish I could attend too next year.
ReplyDeleteWhatta vibrant festival! Was planning to attend, but was discouraged by the sizzling climate :( Hope I make it next year. San nawala ang eye piece?
ReplyDeletenice. seems like a fun event. all the costumes and those smiles! just wow!:)
ReplyDeletenice pics but sad u lost ur camera's eye piece, need to be very careful with your things indeed...i also need to practice more too with my camera.
ReplyDeletebeautiful and artistic photographs of Aliwan!glad you are able to borrow some lens. is photography really has something to do with lenses? i'm still on point and shoot and happy with it.
ReplyDeleteThat was a fun experience. I attended the Aliwan festival 2012 and I enjoyed it a lot. Philippines really has a rich culture and beautiful people.
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love your photos.. buhay na buhay! never pa ako naka attend festival na ganyan! would love to experience and take photos too!
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