June 21, 2009

Say "Cheese!"

This is my last photo about the Ateneo de Manila University event in Intramuros last Sunday, I promise. I just couldn't resist taking this shot for two reasons. First, the cop with our two 'pious and devout Indios.' He was a member of the Highway Patrol Group that escorted the motorcade, and he spent the two hours before the mass taking photos of everything with his camera phone. He also asked a colleague to take his photo while posing with all of the classic cars and with as many of the student-actors that he could waylay. I think he ended up with more photos in his cellphone than I did in my camera! Second, it's also not everyday that I see a Jesuit scholastic (student) lugging around a camera.

cop posing with costumed student-actors in Intramuros


And now it's time to remind all CDP bloggers out there to vote for the August theme! The theme for July 1 is Empty. You still have nine days to capture an image for it, if you don't have one yet.

17 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaJune 21, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    They are very smart!!!!
    Cool post dear Hilda! I also loved the red car like a great detail in this shot!
    BTW, your choice for this title post is very cool!
    so...cheese and keep smiling sweetie!
    God bless you
    Léia

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  2. Don and KriseJune 21, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    So much to see in this one. Thank you Hilda. I've really enjoyed this set. (and learned a little too.)

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  3. LowellJune 21, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Just fascinating...One cop copping a photo of another cop and a priest with a camera looking on...

    Love it!

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  4. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJune 21, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    No reason to apologize for your series on cars. My son is a "gear-head" and never tires of looking at cars.

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  5. JillyJune 21, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    What fabulous uniforms and the ladies look for beautifully dressed too.

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  6. IndayJune 21, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    He's having a good time, Hilda!

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  7. Priyanka KhotJune 21, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Lovely click. Spotting the unusual is what makes most us click our cameras across the city I guess.

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  8. Laurie AlleeJune 21, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    What a wonderful capture, Hilda! I have so much to catch up on here...

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  9. Paulo CamachoJune 21, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    Dear Hilda. Thanks to came again to my blog. This cars are really pieces of history, that is nice to see.
    I saw your blog and I saw too nice classic cars and good pictures.
    Paulo Camacho

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  10. UnknownJune 21, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    This cop knows how to enjoy himself. But maybe there wasn't any traffic violations this day:-)

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  11. EG CameraGirlJune 22, 2009 at 3:04 AM

    I'm surprised that someone would take so many photos with his cell phone. I'd think he'd want to make sure his phone's battery was charged in case of emergencies.

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  12. VPJune 22, 2009 at 5:09 AM

    This is a very nice photo and a good story. I do like people snapping photos...

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  13. JamesJune 22, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    Wonderful series looks like a great time was had by all. Now people from around the world were able to peek in and enjoy. Thanks to you.

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  14. GeorgeJune 22, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    What a great picture. I guess the patrolman wanted something to remember this wonderful event by. If I was there I know I would be snapping lots of pictures.

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  15. escapeJune 22, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    hahaha... now even the police enjoy as what they call "picture picture".

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  16. DinaJune 22, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Boys will be boys (with their toys) even if they are traffic cops or Jesuit scholastics. :)

    Re your comment on my cat post: I also hate to see the addition the monastery has recently made to their wall.

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  17. stromsjoJune 23, 2009 at 4:53 AM

    Seems everybody is busy taking photos or being photographed (or both). Or, in the case of one gentleman, having a smoke. Almost like an event sponsored by your local camera dealer.

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