Panata: A Filipino Religious Tradition

Cavite Philippines – “Panata”, a sacred pledge, is a Filipino tradition performed during the occasion of the Lenten season as form of religious devotion to the Passion of Christ. Filipinos though poor are richly religious. This devotion though sometimes referred as masochistic, originates as an atonement of sins or thanksgiving for an answered prayers through wounding and scourging of their bodies, and to the extent of getting crucified and hanged on the cross.

What’s a cup of coffee to you?

What are things that comes into mind when somebody said “COFFEE”. Come on! Don’t think too much, be snappy. At least that’s what you get after a cup of brew.

Here in Riyadh, coffee is more accessible than a comfort room. Everywhere there is a coffee shop. Famous brands, not so famous brands and even local brands. They’re like converse, “they’re everywhere”.(well at least you got some clue how old I am)And you don’t have to worry about the prices, there is always a cup that can fit in your pocket. Different sizes, different brews, flavors, and aroma (waiter included).

So what what does a cup of “Juan” mean. When somebody offer me an invitation for a cup, it means a lot.

G10 Owner’s Review Sample Photos

Here are some of the images taken with my new Canon G10. Enjoy.

Ambient light: Settings at P mode, Auto ISO. I set the camera on auto mode on these, and IMO are far better than using the manual, AV or TV. I’m satisfied with color and contrast of the result. The grain on the image is expected so nothing great on that area but I still believe it can look good on print.

I Sold My D-SLR and Bought a Canon G10: Owner’s Review

I’m a happy owner of a new Canon G10 for one week now. Honestly I was torn between the LX3 and the G10, but the moment I opened the box and start using it, I know I made the right decision. I fell in love with photography all over again.

Jenadriyah Festival 2009 Opens March 4

Jenadriyah, Riyadh – The Saudi Heritage and Cultural festival is a yearly occasion organized by the National Guards under the command of HRH Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud aimed to promote the Saudi Cultural Heritage to it’s diverse foreign residents and to keep the Saudi traditions alive to its people. The festivities start this coming March 4.