my camera is one of my most-priced possessions... with it I can take photos of everything that catches my attention...
i am a street photographer first and foremost, more than being an event photographer...

header photo taken by my better half, Jeremy Sauza Cruz before our Canon 550d, Leigh, died. I meant took a hiatus. but in faith that she will be restored. :D

enjoy my photoblogs as i try to mirror my days with these photos!

P.S. my blog's name is Through Angel Eyes because I get compliments for my eyes a lot. One guy said I have ethereal eyes, while one called me Angel Eyes...

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Nagsasa Cove Trip

Last April 17, me and Jeremy went to Nagsasa Cove Zambales for some much needed R&R. After booking a banca and a tent for the trip to the island, we set out on the road to Zambales at 3:30 AM from Victory Liner Caloocan. For those commuting to Zambales, ride the Iba Sta Cruz Zambales bus and not the Olongapo Zambales bus. Tickets cost Php260 per person. Just let the conductor know that you will need to get off at San Antonio. We arrived at San Antonio Zambales a few minutes before 8AM. From there we took a trike to Pundaquit which is another 30 mins. Upon arriving at Pundaquit, we waited for the banca that we booked and it was another hour before we reached the cove. Note: There's a 7-11 store in San Antonio Zambales just a few steps from the bus stop so instead of buying liters of water from Manila and bringing them all the way to Zambales, you can just buy them there. By 9am, there's also a roasted chicken and liempo store thats open.



Leaving Pundaquit on a boat bound for Nagsasa Cove

So we got on the boat and made our 1-hour boat-ride to Nagsasa Cove.

that's my man enjoying the sun and the boat ride

Now here are some of the sights we saw while we were on our way to Nagsasa Cove. Photos are from yours truly, taken using my Nikon D40.
took a photo of this lone island because it reminded me of Calypso's island from The Odyssey
spotted another boat
hidden paradise
solid rock

 When we finally got to Nagsasa Cove, I was in awe of how clear the water is. We set up the tent and asked the boatman the things that we needed to know about the island. Turned out, there is a mini store where you can buy basic necessities but do not expect ice from the store because they only turn on their generator at night and it would only last until 12 mn. But be comforted that they sell coffee, C2 green tea, softdrinks, and some snacks. You can also buy from them rice which costs Php50 a kilo, and if you will have them cook it, it will cost you around Php150. There's a common restroom/bathroom and there are drums wherein you will get your water for bathing or washing. Here are the photos of Nagsasa Cove that I took:

shot at around 9:30 in the morning
it's really not a vast open space anymore because there are huts like this already due to the court ruling that bestowed the land to the Aetas living there but you can still camp. The good thing about this huts is that you can eat in peace, in the comfort of a table. You won't have to worry about ants entering your tent. To campers, please do not eat inside your tents if you don't want ants to invade.
you won't see coconut trees on the cove. it's thickly populated by pine trees.
who says we need to travel to America to see a Marlboro Country? we have one in the Philippines like it just here in Nagsasa Cove.
there's a vast expanse of sand on one side of the island
this is part of an inner lake that springs of from an estuary. this lake leads to the waterfalls but we decided not to go to the waterfalls anymore because the Aetas said it's dry now and it's not much of a waterfalls in the summer.
shoreline
where the sea, the lake and the sun meets. estuary.
hiding
pink sky
On one side of the island is a vast expanse of sand with a lake. On the other end, there are huge rocks. The good thing about swimming at Nagsasa Cove is that the sea bottom does not have spots that go deep all of a sudden unlike Anawangin. The water is so clear you will see fishes play at your feet. Also, we didn't see sea urchins anywhere on the sea floor. I finally learned how to swim and float because the water is not too deep and calm. For the first time in my life, I've enjoyed the beach by swimming in the sea and not just basking in the sand and sun, or playing with the water.

But if there is one thing I did not like about the island is the fact that I spent a number of minutes cleaning up the sea bed and the water of some trash floating or already embedded on the floor. I saw a couple of plastic bags, a couple of tetra packs and plastic cups. In all of Nagsasa Cove's beauty, people still got to bring their disgusting self on the island and left their trash.  Seriously people, bring your own black plastic bag for trash! Don't just litter them anywhere or throw them at the sea. Want a proof? Here's one of the cups I saw. 


Now, here are some personal photos of us enjoying Nagsasa Cove. You won't believe how fun it is there if you don't see photos right? :D



our campsite


landed too soon!
cheerleader pose! :D
my Step Up pose :D

making the bonfire
bonfire near our camp. bonfire costs Php150

the rocky part of the island
the rocks is a good photo shoot place
sporting an Angelfish by Barbizon swimsuit. i love the back design of it!
building "sandcastles in the sand" (refer to How I Met Your Mother)
finally learned how to float in water so here I was, couldn't get enough of floating :D

 Will we go back? Definitely! So to everyone who's heading out for some sun, sea and sand, please don't forget some sunblock! The climate is already insane. 


Yani <3




Picture Perfect :D

I'm a proud girlfriend and I can't help but share to you this photo that was shot by my man. I'm on it but not really the subject because the sun, the sky, and the silhouette outshone me. But who cares? I don't! :D So here's my man's picture perfect shot of me jumping, with the sky, and the sunset and the silhouette on the lake capturing beauty in its perfect essence.

 P.S. This is not one of my good jump shots but the sun, the sky, and the silhouette on the water just made me fall in love and be proud of this photo. My man says I'm a better photographer than him but I dare say, we are just equals in terms of photography. You can see his photoblog here.

And because my jump wasn't in perfect shape at that photo, here's my PERFECT A jump shot taken by him as well. :D

Friday, April 20, 2012

GET SOLE

While I'm still not up to blog about my recent beach trip with Jeremy because there are so many photos to choose from, here I am blogging about my most recent project, a pro-bono one but nonetheless, still a fun one. I shot a video with me as the Director for one of my dearest friends, Erika Ongtauco and her boyfriend Rhaniel Siy. It's a PR video for their footwear business, Get Sole. Here are some photos I took alongside the videos so that I can put some elements on the video I directed and will edit.


Get yourself a pair! Get Sole has 3 basic colors Black, Gray and Brown that would fit any outfit and any occasion. And a pair is only Php599! Check out their page here. Oh, and watch out for the video I directed!


Yani

Monday, February 27, 2012

God sees something different...

Was on my last taping day for the show I'm doing for Knowledge Channel entitled K-High Math (you can see some episodes here) and I was having a very down day due to my flu and the fact that it's the last day we get to spend with each other on set. The future looked a little bleak because I won't have a fee to look forward to every month due to the fact that a freelance artist does not get a 15-30 pay. When I glanced at the trees, I was reminded the Hope Springs Eternal and that God sees beyond what we see. Here's the photo I took, with a quote I found thanks to Google.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Mrs Q Cakes and Pastries

I was blessed to shoot with Tito Joboy Victor (you can visit his blog here) a quaint pastry shop in Antipolo City. When we got there, the place was so quiet and calm, very different from your usual hangout place in the Metro. One would really enjoy having a relaxing morning sipping tea or coffee while enjoying mouth watering cakes and pastries baked by the owner herself, Mrs. Q. :-)

learned a lot from Tito Joboy on how to shoot food, how to compose the elements and what settings to use for that day. I appreciate it a lot how he was generous about his knowledge and skills and shared it to us (me and Jeremy). If you think my shots are mouth watering, I owe it all to him. But wait until you see his!

So for those who live in Antipolo City, please do visit Mrs. Q Cakes and Pastries Shop! They are located at Village Corner, Beverly Hills Subdivision, Antipolo City! Even if you're not from there, I suggest you visit their place and have a great time! :-) You can visit their website too here. Anyway, here are my shots! I hope they make your mouths water and your tummies crave! :-)

Pistachio Cake
Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Pecan Nuts
Carrot Cake
Banana Cake (my favorite among all the cakes we shot!)
Red Velvet Cupcake
Brownies