July 23, 2010

City of lights

I posted a similar view of Metro Manila from Timberland Sports and Nature Club in the past, albeit during the day. I've also revised my previous estimate—there's more than three cities that one can see from up there. It's amazing though how the metro looks so flat from the Sierra Madre's foothills. It was a cloudy evening but Venus still managed to shine through.

the lights of Metro Manila at night


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32 comments:

  1. Kim, USAJuly 23, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Manila is so flat and I think it goes to other provinces too. These photo is awesome, it look like different kind of gems scattered through the land. Happy weekend!

    SWF~Half moon

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  2. Boom NisanartJuly 23, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    Nice skywatch !

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  3. brattcatJuly 23, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    I like the way you've caught that pillow of light floating over the city.

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  4. stanJuly 23, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    hAPPY lights at night!

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  5. Chattahoochee Valley DailyJuly 23, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    An amazing shot.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 23, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    now that you mentioned it, yap manila is flat. i can't remember any hilly areas or something.

    kumukutitap

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  7. EG CameraGirlJuly 23, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    It must be amazing to be up there in person looking down over the cities. This is a wonderful shot.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 23, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    What an impressive sight. How incredible to know, that there's a story behind each single light.
    Please have you all a nice Friday.

    daily athens

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  9. RajeshJuly 23, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Magnificent lighted night view of the city.

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  10. AlJuly 23, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Is that really how Manila looked like over there? Very overcrowded.

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  11. January ZeleneJuly 23, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Manila looks so bright with all the twinkling lights. Hindi halata na the sky is covered with smog.

    Mine is here

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  12. AlJuly 23, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    Hilda thanks for visiting my blog, the church is in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur, it's a World Heritage Site, you should go and see it.

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  13. lewi14@gmail.comJuly 23, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    Very nice shot.

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  14. JoyJuly 23, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    Great shot, Hilda! I wonder what would happen if it was zoomed in a bit.

    What are your plans for the weekend?

    Thanks for visiting Norwich Daily Photo and leaving your comment. Come visit again tomorrow!

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  15. eileeninmdJuly 23, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    A lovely view of teh citylights! Gorgeous skywatch shot! Happy skywatching!

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  16. Louis la VacheJuly 23, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    Very fine, Hilda...

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  17. FranciscaJuly 23, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    Great night shot of the city AND the sky. I'm not so fond of complexes like the Timberland, but I may have to go look-see just for this view! enjoy the weekend, Hilda!

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  18. SandyCarlsonJuly 23, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    Subtle and beautiful and mysterious. What a beautiful city!

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  19. AnonymousJuly 23, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    What a sight you show us, so very special!
    Have a nice weekend ;-)

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  20. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJuly 23, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    Hilda: That is a neat photo over the city.

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  21. HalcyonJuly 23, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    I always like a good night shot!

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  22. TaraJuly 23, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    Great cityscape...This is a marvelous scene.

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  23. KaoriJuly 23, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    They way you took this photo, it looks like the whole area is glowing! Very romantic view, Hilda :D

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  24. BenitaJuly 24, 2010 at 12:54 AM

    Great photo!

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  25. LoisJuly 24, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    Lovely shot Hilda! I just had to enlarge it so I could admire it even more.

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  26. DewdropJuly 24, 2010 at 4:32 AM

    What a spectacular glow. I love it! Beautiful city.

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  27. GeorgeJuly 24, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    This is a magnificent night photo. I know how difficult it is to get a good night photo like this and you've done a wonderful job.

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  28. dianasfaria.comJuly 24, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    this was fun to enlarge, a beautiful night shot Hilda!

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  29. KirigalpoththaJuly 25, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    Impressive photo!

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  30. BuckJuly 26, 2010 at 4:43 AM

    That was a beautiful night photo! The sky is so subtle. It's inspired!

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  31. ReenaJuly 27, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    ang ganda...

    just remembered that i tried taking an aerial view of metro manila last night (from the plane) and i failed. hahaha..it's all just black.

    great shot!

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  32. UnknownJuly 29, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    Hilda, this is wonderful!

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