May 6, 2009

Half a fountain

Despite what I wrote last September, I did manage to take a photo of the fountain of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), and at night too with the lights on. But just the fountain, no building, because we were actually inside the CCP watching a performance (I took this during the intermission). What you see in the background is the intersection of Roxas Boulevard and Pablo Ocampo Sr. Avenue. The tall jet in the middle wasn't working for some reason—the fountain is so much more dramatic with it. Ah well, until the next opportunity…

incomplete fountain of the Cultural Center of the Philippines

Natural or man-made, take a refreshing dip in Watery Wednesday.
Watery Wednesday

35 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 6, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    I bet that is so beautiful in person.

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  2. Cezar and LéiaMay 6, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Dear Hilda!
    Many thanks for thinking of take a picture to show this beautiful fountain to your friends!
    It reminds me when we visit Barcelona there is a show of "dancing waters"in a beautiful fountain in Montjuic.
    Cool post!
    Léia

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  3. OlivierMay 6, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    photo de nuit superbe, on dirait que l'eau est en or.
    beautiful night picture, it seems that water is gold.

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  4. pennyMay 6, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    Thats a fabulous fountain, it looks like it has a ring of fire around it.

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  5. VPMay 6, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Oh, yes, at first sight it looks just as something on fire. Beautiful 'burning' fountain and a good night shot!

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  6. LoisMay 6, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    The picture is fabulous Hilda! What a lovely fountain. I'm still trying to perfect the night shots.

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  7. HansMay 6, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    Wow! Looks great.

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  8. LowellMay 6, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    That is so beautiful...you did a superb job...very sharp; you weren't carrying around a tripod, were you?

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  9. HalcyonMay 6, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    I think it's beautiful with or without the center jet. Wonderful capture!

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  10. BradMay 6, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    Great photo....

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  11. ReenaMay 6, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    wow ang tiyaga mo. kumuha ka pa ng photo during the intermission ha. :)

    sayang nga that the innermost fountain won't work. but it looks good parin.

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  12. arabesqueMay 6, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    i accidentally stumbled your blog and i have to say it's really fantastic,it makes me realize that you don't need to look of what's outside to appreciate the great views... well, you just have to pick the right ones! more power!

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  13. TulipMay 6, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    beautiful fountain of manila cultural center. i'd love to visit that place in real. nice shot for this entry.

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  14. JamesMay 6, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    Hey, your fountain has more jets than the one that I posted but mine goes higher. :-p
    That's a great night shot I usually have problems with night pics.
    Great job Hilda!

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  15. UnknownMay 6, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    Great night shot, Hilda! Beautiful fountain.

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  16. Regina May 6, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    Perfect shot.

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  17. LaurentMay 6, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    Très belle photo (very nice picture) Hilda.

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  18. Buenos Aires PhotoblogMay 7, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    That is a very beautiful fountain. It looks so lovely at night.

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  19. AnonymousMay 7, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    Very cool night photo - This fountain is awesome - the lights are awesome! Great shot!

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  20. AnonymousMay 7, 2009 at 2:11 AM

    Wonderful photo of a very beautiful fountain!Really great! :)

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  21. SheyMay 7, 2009 at 2:37 AM

    WOW! This is an awesome capture: like a postcard! Love the lights too. Nice job!

    Happy WW!

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  22. crocrodylMay 7, 2009 at 3:14 AM

    Oh, it is amazing! It reminds me brilliant fountains in Barcelone:) Beautiful capture!

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  23. marleyMay 7, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    Still looks pretty impressive. Looks great lit up :)

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  24. VirginiaMay 7, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Hilda,
    This is a gorgeous capture and not easy to do at night. Bravo.
    V

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  25. 2sweetnsaxyMay 7, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Beautiful fountain. I think fountains look best at night illuminated like this. It's simply magical! :-)

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  26. Don and KriseMay 7, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Beautiful.That lighting is what really makes it. Nice shot Hilda.

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  27. UnknownMay 7, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Amazing shot and a beautiful fountain.

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  28. JimMay 7, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Great night time shot.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  29. escapeMay 7, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    beautifully captured hilda. you're perfecting your night shots. i wonder if you used tripod for this.

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  30. Joe NarvaezMay 7, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    Very nice capture! Galing po!

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  31. LayrayskiMay 7, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Very nice Hilda! Ang galing ng kuha mo.

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  32. HildaMay 7, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Jacob & The Dong:
    No tripod but I held the camera on the ledge to stabilize it.

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  33. PAKMay 8, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Beautiful fountain! I remember someting simmilar, but much smaller from my town, but it is not used now...

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  34. GunillaMay 12, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Fantastic shot. Thanks for sharing


    Gunilla in Sweden

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  35. jeannineMay 14, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    nice! i always wanted to go back there with a camera.....

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