September 3, 2010

Gray and green

The looming 35-story residential condominium along Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City, which I first wrote about in March, is almost done. Only the pavilion on the roof deck remains unfinished. It's called the Berkeley Residences and the developer is the SM Group of Companies, the same company that filled Manila, and many other parts of the Philippines, with enormous malls. The Philippines is still in the middle of its monsoon season and our skies look like this, or worse, almost everyday. It's a bother, but as long as there are no devastating typhoons, I don't mind much—just look at that wonderfully green grass!

Berkeley Residences seen across a field of Ateneo de Manila University


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21 comments:

  1. SH -icSeptember 3, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    i stopped sky watch have to do so much at hospital so no longer duties next to work

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    Green - the colour of hope. Over here, there have months passed without a single drop ... have to admit, that I long, crave for rain. Please have a good Friday.


    daily athens

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  3. Photo CacheSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    I wonder if the views from up there is as stunning as I imagine it would be.

    Stay dry - go malling :D

    Happy weekend.

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  4. JapaSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    That's an imposing building all by itself, but maybe not for long. so much like that greenery about the place. Have a good SWF Friday.

    Thanks for the visit.

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  5. UnknownSeptember 3, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    the endless rain is driving me nuts! the green and gray make a nice combination.:p

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  6. Ken MacSeptember 3, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    that is pure greenery

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  7. Verna LugaSeptember 3, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    the last of the greeneries in Manila? ... very pretty contrast...

    My SKYWATCH here

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  8. JTG (Misalyn)September 3, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Maganda pa rin kahit gray ang sky. That lush green is wonderful indeed!

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  9. GattinaSeptember 3, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    Looks as grey as here in Belgium ;)!

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  10. KcalpeshSeptember 3, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    A great combo of colors... Nice shot!

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  11. LindaSeptember 3, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    So much lovely green space. And as you say, the green is the price you pay for the grey skies.

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  12. B SQUAREDSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    The monsoons can't last too much longer, I hope.

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  13. escapeSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    during the rainy season, the grass lawn can be the most interesting subject. grat sho on this!

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  14. EbieSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    I do not know if I want to the thank the rain for the green grass! We need the much needed rain for the summer heat.

    I love Long Beach, this area seems like a city by itself. I think it never sleeps!

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  15. KaoriSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:31 PM

    Actually I really like all the layers I see in the clouds, Hilda! And with lovely rolling grass like that, you can't complain much :D
    Happy friday!

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  16. http://www.p-ter.netSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Lovely picture!
    Excellent shot,
    Great!
    Gr.
    P-TER

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  17. HalcyonSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Does this new building offer affordable housing? I hope so. It's a shame when cities only seem to build housing for a certain class of people.

    I like the contrast of the sky and the lawn. Happy Friday!

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  18. UnknownSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    Do you remember the first scene of Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odissey"? First thing crossing my mind when I looked at this photo. :-)

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  19. Regina September 3, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    Great sky-watch Hilda!
    Enjoy your weekend.
    xo

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  20. GeorgeSeptember 4, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    I wish our grass was as green as this. I had a picture of cloudy skies as well. I just hope the typhoons continue to stay away from you.

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  21. RajeshSeptember 5, 2010 at 1:51 AM

    Nice shot. It is lonely at the top there.

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