Masskara 2012: Arfien Puppet Masskara

Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photowalk 2012

Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photowalk. October 13, 2012. Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines.

Three (3) Teams joined the annual photowalk. Our Team assembled at the New Government Center, Circumferential Road, walked all the way to the Capitol Lagoon in Lacson St., passing Burgos Cemetery and Bacolod North Public Market.

My photos just proved that I am definitely not a morning person. Lol. Three hours of sleep and morning heat...goodluck.

Photo courtesy of Walk Leader, Ralph Sarmiento

Ballet experience with Victor Ursabia

Last weekend has been a good experience and a busy one for Mabe. She finished the 3-day workshop with ballet master, Victor Ursabia. The workshop was held at the DancePull studio and ended with a short culmination program and photo exhibit opening at the Negros Museum.

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Masskara 2012: A Blogger's Mind

All the photos were taken last year both from the streets and the performance arena at the Bacolod Public Plaza. I got a Blogger's ID, my friend Owen helped me secure one from the Tourism Office.

This year however, I might not get photos from the areas where I wanted to. One needs to join the Photo Contest of a camera club to secure a Photographer's ID unless you represent a Media Outlet for you to have a Media Pass. 

This year, I will just be the spectator with a camera in tow, shooting at the street gutter. FML.

Yes. I am disappointed. 

What will happen to bloggers and photography hobbyist and enthusiast coming over to the city? Last year I met a lot of them who came all the way from Manila, Cebu, and Iloilo, spent their own money, without airline or hotel sponsors at all. What if they don't want to join the photo contest?

At this age of social media, how can the organizers forget that there are people in this city called Bloggers. How can you not know Bloggers when in fact, searching for 'Masskara Festival' photos online will lead you to various Blogs.

I want to suggest a Bloggers Registration or some sort (if somebody from the organizers read this). I know there are people who claim to be bloggers but do not even have a Blog. Open your doors not only to bloggers from Bacolod but those coming from other places. 

I hope it's not too late. A week from the festival highlights, I believe there's still time.

To the Masskara Festival organizers, don't turn your backs to Bloggers and to Photography Hobbyist and Enthusiast.

Sick

I hate getting sick.

I've been feeling ill since Wednesday, must be the crazy rain and heat and rain the past few days. I remember the heavy rain last Monday, I got all wet and just dried up while waiting for Mabe.

This Friday, I was completely ill, hardly out of bed but I managed to buy some medicines for myself (who else will anyway).

While in bed and nothing else to do, I discovered Viki, a free tv Apps with mostly Korean and British shows. Guess what, I finished Boys Over Flowers and My Princess! All in Korean but there's an English translation below.

I feel a bit better now. Tomorrow I want to go back to the gym and continue my work out. 

I don't want to get sick again.

photo credit: Wikipedia

 

 

photo credit: Wikipedia