May 17, 2011

MMMoody

Bukal ng Tipan is situated on a hilltop (Maryhill) and has commanding views of the towns of Rizal Province and the cities of Metro Manila (MM). From this height, the skyscrapers of the cities of Pasig, Makati and Taguig suddenly look quite puny.

the view from Bukal ng Tipan spirituality center


With the backlighting provided by a setting sun, one can even see the skyscrapers of distant Manila and Pasay cities.

the view from Bukal ng Tipan spirituality center


Our weather has been really strange, with strong rains—and even a typhoon, Bebeng (Aere)—in the middle of what is supposed to be our summer. Combined with Metro Manila's air pollution, one can hardly see the metro during an overcast day.

the view from Bukal ng Tipan spirituality center

10 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    The city feels indeed as if growing, growing, growing; maybe a bit like over here.

    Wishing you a kind Tuesday and better weather as well.

    daily athens

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  2. brattcatMay 17, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    such amazing light in the middle shot.

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  3. Cezar and LéiaMay 17, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Beautiful pictures! I also love that sky full of lights!
    Léia

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  4. LowellMay 17, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    What incredible sights! That smog, though, doesn't look so good. I agree with the others that the light in the second shot is magnifique...which could be due to the smog! Irony!

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  5. Louis la VacheMay 17, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Indeed, that middle shot is wonderfully illuminated.

    The San Francisco Bay Area's weather pattern, like yours, is unusual for the time of year. The rainy season is usually over by Easter - but not this year. The good news of that is the reservoirs are full and there will be no water rationing this year.

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  6. LoisMay 17, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I just love that picture in the middle Hilda. It is so dramatic!

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  7. VPMay 18, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Sad, but spectacular in its own way...

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  8. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I just love the shot in the middle. What a fantastic composition, well done!

    Thank you so much for the nice comment, very kind of you, Hilda.

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  9. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    We're also experiencing strange weather in our country. Like last year, the year was like a long rainy season, didn't have any dry season like we used to have. In a way, it was a good thing, except for the occasional floods and real bad traffic.

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  10. antonnettemiraNovember 24, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Yeah, weather has been really strange. Sometimes it should be sunny season but we experience heavy rains. Hope I can enjoy my vacation this summer.
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    Ann
    Weather Philippines

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