March 5, 2010

A glimpse of history

On the ramparts of the historic Fort Santiago in the old walled city of Intramuros, looking out towards the dome and clock and bell tower of the Manila Cathedral, at noontime during an overcast day.

clock and bell tower and dome of the Manila Cathedral


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25 comments:

  1. JimMarch 5, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    Good glimpse.
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  2. AnonymousMarch 5, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    I like the dome peeking out towards the sky.

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  3. LowellMarch 5, 2010 at 9:42 AM

    Beacons of something reaching up out of the greenery to touch the sky. Fine shot, Hilda! Lush!

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  4. JamesMarch 5, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    That's a really nice picture with the subtle blue in the sky and all the green surrounding those wonderful buildings.

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  5. HalcyonMarch 5, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    I like this skywatch. The domes are pretty!

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  6. Regina March 5, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    Beautiful one!
    Happy weekend Hilda.

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  7. Louis la VacheMarch 5, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Nice combination of history and SWF, Hilda...

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  8. EbieMarch 5, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    Its a beautiful view from a distance. You are so close in proximity to everything!

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  9. jooMarch 5, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Beautiful photo of the beautiful place:)
    Greetings from Poland:)

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  10. KissapelakuuMarch 5, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    There is so green, we have only white everywhere...
    Have a nice weekend!

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  11. Reader WilMarch 5, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    When I was a baby, 75 years ago, my father often came in Manila! It must be a great place by the look of it! Thanks for your visit! Have a great weekend, Hilda!

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  12. LoisMarch 5, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    What a pretty shot Hilda! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  13. NatureFootstepMarch 5, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    this is beautiful :)

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  14. James MarkMarch 6, 2010 at 12:23 AM

    Very pretty, even under a grey sky!

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  15. VPMarch 6, 2010 at 2:03 AM

    The view is beautiful and usually a cloudy or overcast sky adds interest to the image much more than a blue one.

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  16. brattcatMarch 6, 2010 at 3:31 AM

    Such a serenely beautiful view. Even the clock in the tower has a gentle, almost fairy-tale look.

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  17. Cezar and LéiaMarch 6, 2010 at 4:51 AM

    I liked a lot the green in this picture!Very interesting post!
    Léia :)

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  18. KarineMarch 6, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    This is beautiful photo, I love how the forest frames the church and the the sky!

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  19. Kim, USAMarch 6, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    I bet that day is warm and sunny. Thanks for the visit and happy weekend!

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  20. AngieMarch 6, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Nice shot for SWF Thanks for the visit, enjoy the W/E.

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  21. overtiredmumMarch 6, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    It looks like the buildings are hiding. You slice of the world is so lush xo

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  22. escapeMarch 6, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    nice perspective. it looks really nice when you see the walls enclosing it.

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  23. EuroangelMarch 6, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    had the chance to visit this place when I was there...Phils. is always beautiful so is Manila!
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  24. Lisa WilsonMarch 6, 2010 at 11:26 PM

    I love the dome against the sky!

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  25. LinneaMarch 7, 2010 at 1:04 AM

    It's really lovely. I like the contrast of the two domes next to each other. What nice tropical vegetation in the foreground too. Stay cool! Thanks for visiting mine.

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