January 31, 2011

Refuge

Hidden among the tall office and condominium buildings of Ortigas Center is the tiny Ortigas Park, which has several cafés nearby. We were there on New Year's Eve—the first time I've been there—and most of the benches were occupied, I assume by residents of the many condominiums in the area. Metro Manila needs more havens like it.

Ortigas Park at night

12 comments:

  1. LowellJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    A lovely night shot, Hilda! Looks like a wonderful place and I think all cities need to have many havens like this!

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  2. GeorgeJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    This looks like a great place in which to escape some of the tribulations of the big city. You've made a great capture with this night photo.

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  3. OlivierJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    tres belle photo de nuit , et j'aime les arbres bleus

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  4. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    For urban dwellers in such tall buildings, parks are indeed a necessity.

    I am glad that you are back blogging again. I missed your posts and photos while you were otherwise occupied.

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  5. Ming the MercilessJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I won't mind some tropic warm weather right now. :)

    I love the lush green in your photo. It's all white here in Maine.

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  6. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Wow That building is massive, so lovely and charming neighborhood there!
    Love those lights on the palm tree!
    Léia

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  7. KaoriJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    What a great place to live! I wish we had more benches in the city, too :-)

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  8. LoisFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    It looks so pretty at night!

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  9. HalcyonFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Sounds like an excellent haven!

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  10. Rob SiemannFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Oh nice, love the contrast with the blue lights!

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  11. Louis la VacheFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    ALL densely-populated urban areas need havens like this!

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  12. FranciscaFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Nice night shot, Hilda

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