Phone Photography

i just want to share some photos taken from my Nokia C300 phone last night. focusing on my shoes, i took 8 photos with different settings to see the differences.

Normal and Daylight White Balance

Normal and Flourescent Settings

Daylight and Negative Settings

Sepia and Grayscale Settings

I was just testing.

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3 IDIOTS movie review

i always wondered why this movie was never seen in the Philippines and it was a great blessing that my friends had a copy of the hit Indian movie: 3 IDIOTS. a great mixture of comedy, drama and science in the likes of Big Bang Theory, Bollywood in the test of true friendship and life.

the story focuses on Rancho (Aamir Kahn), Raju (Sharman Joshi) and Farhan (Madhavan Ranganathan) who are taking degree in engineering at the Imperial College of Engineering. here they discover the attitudes of one and become each other's support group. here they also face the pressure of being in college under the harsh policies of the school director Virus, who treats Rancho and the others as number 1 enemies and bad influence to other students. but this didn't stop the three to pursue college. especially Rancho who, inspite of his naughty and notorious attitude, still manage to get the top spot in the examinations. Raju and Farhan falls on the last of the list because they worry on the expectations of their families. Rancho puts them to see the other side understanding that they should go to what they really want.

the movie gives us a lighter view about life. it goes by the saying "All is Well" telling us not to worry about it. instead, we can solve any problem without worries. and that we should keep moving forward. i like the dialogues thrown by the cast and scenes are breathtaking. i never saw India in a different view. culture is being fed to you with a smile.

though most scenes have a funny approach, the movie also makes you cry. you'll begin to think that there are more better things around you rather than the negative ones. so go on, "All is Well," as Rancho says.

the movie lasts around 170 minutes. it would be that long because of some production numbers taking full songs. but at least you'll have a feed of the reasons why things turn as they are in the movie. below is a song and dance sequence from the movie. of course, Bollywood requires to have this.

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THE HUNGER GAMES movie review

Lionsgate Films made an amazing adaptation of the famous novel by Suzanne Collins. it's about a girl named Katniss Everdeen who became a tribute for her district in the Hunger Games. the Hunger Games is opening in theaters worldwide on March 23 2012.

it was set in the distant future, in a place called Panem which was known as United States. and it was divided in 12 districts. every year, the Hunger Games is held choosing tributes from ages 12 - 18 in order to bring honor back to their district. the Hunger Games also serves as a reminder for the 12 districts about the Capitol's authority and a punishment for the rebellion 70 years ago when a 13th district was destroyed.

in the Hunger Games, the chosen tributes puts out a show where one should stay alive. thus, they have to use their skills, wit and even charm in order to get sponsors to help them out while they are inside the games arena. like the Olympics, the Hunger Games is the most watched show during its entirety.

for those who are not fully aware of what the Hunger Games is, it was really brutal watching it on film. more to expect when you read the book. violent hunting skills and blood drench dying tribute which is a very tragic thing to see. i thought it was a little hi-tech but you can only see it in the Capitol area where the advancements are. the people from the Capitol dress in their multi-colored and eccentric designs like Lady Gaga.

what's sad in the story is how the Capitol made the brutal Hunger Games into a public entertainment and minors are playing the game. an eye opener why people in power be able to dictate and manipulate people under them. this will be noticed to scenes not close to the end where an uprising is done.

since this is a trilogy, the Hunger Games can live independently as it is. the balance of sci-fi, action, drama and love story is well executed to this production. but i can see it as a combined Big Brother and Survivor type of games -- where you will see the drama and alliances formed inside a controlled environment. nonetheless, i enjoyed it.

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EARTH HOUR multiplies reach using social media

the biggest environmental event, Earth Hour, will be held on March 31 2012 at 8:30 - 9:30PM. and in the Philippines, 3 key venues will simultaneously switch off lights in support of the event. these are Ayala Business District in Makati, Plaza Independencia in Cebu City and in SM Davao. parade and activities will be conducted earlier before the
switch off.

more so, social media increased the awareness through the "I Will if You Will" campaign. this multiplied all supporters all over the world going on beyond the hour. WWF-Philippines ambassadors Rovilson Fernandez and Marc Nelson are willing to do their own dares if their followers will do their share.

over Twitter, you can do the same thing to inspire others. here's how:
• On your Twitter, tweet what you will do for the environment, when you friend whom you will tag for a dare, take your challenge. For example, I will stop smoking if Carl will stop watching dolphin shows.
• At the end of the statement, declare your support to Earth Hour by adding this line “Let’s support #Earth Hour.” and tagging #IWIYW (short for I Will If You Will) and @WWF_Philippines.
o Example: I will use the stairs instead of elevator if @popazrael will reduce his water consumption :). Let’s support #EarthHour! #IWIYW @WWF_Philippines
• You may do this as frequent as you can.

you can also do this on Facebook:
• On your Facebook wall, post a new statement that you will do for the environment, when you friend whom you will tag for a dare, take your challenge. For example, I will stop smoking if Carl will stop watching dolphin shows.
• At the end of the statement, declare your support to Earth Hour by adding this line “I support Earth Hour. Please support it too.” and tagging WWF Philippines.
• You may do this as frequent as you can.

Earth Hour started in Sydney, Australia and has spread all over the world for its worthwhile cause. and eversince it joined, the Philippines leads to be the most number of participants joining Earth Hour. so invite people you know to switch off the lights on March 31 2012 in support of Earth Hour.

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Jekyll & Hyde giveaway!

this is not a contest. i just want to give something away which one Jekyll & Hyde fan might be interested in having. this is only available in the Philippines.

i just watched Jekyll & Hyde by Repertory Philippines and thankful for what they gave me. Jekyll & Hyde note pad, pen (black) and a book mark -- in case you want to read the book.

all you have to do is follow the instructions in this widget to earn entries. by March 31, 2012, this promo will be closed and i will announce who the winner is the next day.

the person with the most points wins. good luck!

catch Repertory Philippines' Jekyll & Hyde starting March 16 to April 15 2012 at Onstage, Greenbelt 1, Makati City. you can check www.repertory.ph or visit their Facebook page @RepPhils.

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Visita Iglesia: Holy Rosary Parish Boracay

i was looking for a place to hear anticipated mass in Boracay and i found the Holy Rosary Parish.

the facade is a welcoming arms of Christ surrounded by island elements, trees and sea waves in tile mosaic. it's like feeling that you are in caring arms in paradise like Boracay.

going inside feels so calm and peaceful. the altar is adorned with the risen Christ and beside him are images of the Lady of the Holy Rosary. i heard the choir practicing their songs in peaceful harmony.

you can visit this parish when you visit Boracay most especially during lent. you can take a tricycle or walk on the shoreline of Balabag beach. it is a few steps away from Obama Grill and near the plaza.

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RepPhils' JEKYLL & HYDE review

i was transported in old London times in Repertory Philippines' Jekyll & Hyde. whereas Jett Pangan plays our lead. he is joined by Junix Inocian as Utterson, Cris Villongco as Emma Carew and Kalila Aguilos as Lucy Harris.

i can that i almost got teary-eyed from what i saw. everything just fell into its place knowing that it was a new treatment. Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo made great direction. she's got a different view on things and it worked well. the stage, is an operating theater and fully functional. it was a park, Jekyll's lab and even the Red Rat without adding so much props.

as i've said before that i really loved the songs. adding with their ala-Sherlock Holmes costumes, got even more romantic. Take Me as I Am, In His Eyes are some songs that you'll probably listen over and over again. but the song, Facade, would struck everyone. the strong interpretation from all of the cast with matching good lighting suggests that every people is hiding evil inside over the good "image" that they project.

and i would applaud for anyone who will play Jekyll/Hyde. congrats to Jett Pangan and Michael Williams for taking the challenge to sing Confrontation -- which is the most difficult song i heard. taking two sides and modulating the voice line after line is not an easy thing to do. Kalila Aguilos sizzled on stage and Cris Villongco uttered the bitchy lines -- haha!

it was a sad ending but all in all, it was a very good show. and i hope everyone will be able to catch it.

catch Repertory Philippines' Jekyll & Hyde starting March 16 to April 15 2012 at Onstage, Greenbelt 1, Makati City. you can check www.repertory.ph or visit their Facebook page @RepPhils.

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