August 19, 2009

19th century promenade

One of the fountains in Plaza Moriones, a park just outside the main gate and moat of Fort Santiago, one of the oldest fortifications in the City of Manila. During the 19th century, it was a promenade for the residents of Intramuros. Now, the gardens can be rented for special events such as wedding receptions.

fountain in Plaza Moriones in Fort Santiago

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

32 comments:

  1. JamesAugust 19, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    That is really a great picture Hilda. The way the water is captured and the flowers in front.

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  2. Elaine YimAugust 19, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Hilda, I like the way you have captured this fountain. It's alive! I am always having problem trying to get a good picture of fountains. Fountains are so beautiful especially at night when lit up with multi-coloured lights.

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  3. Don and KriseAugust 19, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    How inviting this looks. I love fountains and this is one is beautiful Hilda. Also I agree, the flowers in the foreground just add to the beauty.

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  4. melanieAugust 19, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Une bien belle fontaine.. En ces temps de canicule espérons que nous n'allons pas manquer d'eau ...

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  5. Regina August 19, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    Wow. Its beautiful!

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  6. Tammie LeeAugust 19, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Lovely photo of a wonderful fountain.
    spirithelpers

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  7. VPAugust 19, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    You caught this very well, with the bright colors in foreground. The dripping water gives a real sense of freshness and the garden around looks beautiful.

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  8. OlivierAugust 19, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    superbe cette fontaine, et par cette chaleur elle doit être très agréable.
    haughtiness this fountain, and by this warmth she owes very nice being

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  9. UnknownAugust 19, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    i took photos of this fountain a few months ago.:P i hope you enjoyed your visit in Fort Santiago.

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  10. HalcyonAugust 19, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    This looks like a wonderful place for a wedding. ALmost makes me want to do it again!

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  11. LayrayskiAugust 20, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    Nice shot of the fountain Hilda. Like Autumn bell I have trouble capturing this subject.

    That place looks like a good place for a romantic photo schoot. The word promenade always evokes that feeling in me. =)

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  12. EG CameraGirlAugust 20, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    Everything looks so elegant, perhaps because the fountain is fall and there are cannas planted around it.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 20, 2009 at 1:21 AM

    I love the composition and how the water turned out in this image.

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  14. P.August 20, 2009 at 1:31 AM

    Such a nice place.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 20, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    Very nice photo & a beautiful water fountain. I love the flowers around it, too!

    Happy WW

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  16. hadvAugust 20, 2009 at 2:11 AM

    Nice capture of the water.. I can see the mist shower!

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  17. Cezar and LéiaAugust 20, 2009 at 3:05 AM

    That's so neat! I love fountains, waterfalls, pools, rivers, lakes, everything that has water in it... Just the open sea is a bit too much for me!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  18. GeorgeAugust 20, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    What a beautiful fountain. This looks like it would be a perfect spot for a wedding reception.

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  19. Ken MacAugust 20, 2009 at 5:07 AM

    why does that water look so cool? Because I am so darn hot? !!

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  20. Ming the MercilessAugust 20, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    Oh wow! How beautiful! The lush green plants in the background really made the yellow flowers and fountain pop in the photo.

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  21. marleyAugust 20, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    That would be a lovely setting for a wedding and for the photos too!

    Thanks for your kind birthday wishes and the prayer too. I'm not religious but please feel free to pray for me anytime you like. Nothing wrong with a bit of extra help and happiness :)

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  22. Chattahoochee Valley DailyAugust 20, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    Nice shot, Hilda.

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  23. lunarossaAugust 20, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Beautiful fountain in the middle of that fantastic vegetation. What a great place! Ciao. A.

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  24. NevaAugust 20, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    I bet it is quite a nice place for photos of a wedding party! This fountain is stunning!

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  25. AnonymousAugust 20, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    I agree they look romantic - perfect place to trap young people into marriage :)

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  26. AnonymousAugust 20, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    It probably sounds just as lovely as it looks!

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  27. EbieAugust 20, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Great shot! I could hear the water splashing!
    My main blog is here.

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  28. robAugust 20, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    That's a really ...crispy water. Love it! Ciao Hilda.

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  29. ABAugust 20, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    Wonderful fountain, nicely framed.

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  30. GunnAugust 21, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    Elegant and nice!

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  31. Clueless in BostonAugust 22, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Beautiful fountain and great picture.

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  32. UnknownAugust 18, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    The Plaza Moriones is a promenade inside Fort Santiago during the 19th century which has been used in celebration of different occasions since the time of the Spaniards.

    This plaza has an ample array of foliage which provides a soothing atmosphere for an amazing and traditional Philippine wedding celebration. The Trellis, adjacent to the Plaza Moriones is a gazebo-like pathway ornamented with hanging bougainvilleas and red, brick flooring.

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