JCBulatao Photography.

I've driven past this place plenty of times. I took a photo once, but somehow deleted it. I'm sure it's not the first of its kind, name-wise, but it's the first of its kind locally I think. I wonder what else is on their menu...

This afternoon's trip was, perhaps, by far the free-est ride I've done on a Tuesday. There was no plan, there was no destination, just the road, my ride, my camera and me. Granted it would've been a longer ride if I'd left early, but I constrained myself to the few hours in the mid afternoon til evening because of the fact that I just didn't want to spend the day dehydrated, under the relentless sun and sweltering heat. I decided that, since most of the places I went to were in the south, to try exploring northward. Spurred on by several rider's quotes I found online (specifically this one:  Young riders pick a destination and go.. Old riders pick a direction and go ), I did just that. I rode until I found some signs pointing to places I've never been. I found myself in Bocaue, then in Balagtas, and finally at Marcelo H. Del Pilar's shrine.  After tentatively going around the first floor of the empty (of people) museum, and electing not to check ou...

Ok, again it was mostly about the ride than any photos. Decided to pack the c-5000z instead of the e410 because I knew the ride was going to be tough. Besides which I didn't want to pack too much weight as I knew I was going to be adding weight to the bike when I got there (choco milk from the Philippine Carabao Center). Suffice it to say that I left at 8AM, got to UPLB at roughly 11:45 AM, in the heat of the morning sun, and boy was it hot. The trip was dehydrating and suffocating, what with all the smoke all this riding is exposing me to, but enjoyable too. All those banking turns up and down the mountain (taken at safe speeds of course). The trip back was faster and, in a way, more fun since I was riding with my brother. Just a couple of photos. I took a similar shot when i brought the xrm up to LB. Just thought I'd take one for the wave. Extra pa si kuya guard. if you notice, makalat sa bottom left of the shot. sorry. wala akong walis. lunch was at Binalot, courtesy of...

The 2nd entry into this Tuesday Motorcycle Diary is my "epic" solo trip to Splash Island! Ok, first off I'm happy I even got there. Hahaha. Secondly, I realize that it would've been more fun if I weren't alone. :) Having said that, I also add a disclaimer: I don't think any of this particular trip's photos is artsy-fartsy or even decently pretty. Most of, if any at all, of the photos and video that I shot is basically a sort-of retelling of the experience. And, let's face it, I only made up this personal project to give me an excuse to ride ride ride. :D Due to distance considerations and the fact that I was going to get wet, I opted to bring the Olympus C-5000z with me, together with the underwater casing. Here are select photos and videos. :) Videos first. Photos to follow. :) The Big Bam Boo The Tausug Trails King Pilipit ... And shot in reverse Magellan's Drop Trip summary: Departed at 12pm, traveled 65 odd KMs, arrived at roughly 2:45pm. Park...

As most of you might know, I like to ride my bicycle, I like to ride my bike... :) My Honda Wave 125 Well, motorcycle anyway. I love the freedom that the meeting of two wheels and a road provides. It offers me an economical mode of transportation and a rush at the same time. For weeks now I've been trying to think of a way to marry this passion for riding with the passion for photography that this blog is dedicated to (come to think of it, much like Clay Enos does when he's on the road with his Vespa ). I've been toying around with the idea of taking my days off and going on the road to places I've never been to or at least been to rarely, or maybe even haven't been to in a long time, and taking photos there. Anything and anywhere really, just to get my on the road to some place. Lately though, such an undertaking has been impeded by the many errands I am periodically tasked to perform, not to mention the heat that this summer is gifting the...