Photography: Long Exposure Shots of the San Juanico Strait

Where I live right now is situated close to the Strait (about 500 feet). It's a blessing altogether even though it's sure that I will have to evacuate with each typhoon rated at Category 3 and above. However, looking at this at any weather and at the end of the day, somehow I forget it all because of the picturesque vista where I see Tacloban City from across and a small island of Samar.  It's both breathtaking and God-given. 

To show you what I mean, here are photos shot at sundown, with a DSLR camera, with settings anywhere from f/22 - f/29, ISO from 100 - 200 and exposure from 5 secs to 25 secs. 

Samar Island across.

Tacloban City w/ lights at early dusk.

Towards east of the Strait w/ purplish sunset.

The sea had minimal waves I couldn't control but the colors are spectacular.

On a cloudy dusk.

Clouds reflecting...

Photos: ©YpilleMiaTirse

Black and White Birds Around Me:

Just took photos around me of birds on wires on a gloomy day. The closeness and communication skills they have amaze me.

Padre Burgos Castle and Tangka-an Beach:

Happy to report that the first spot I got to hang out upon returning To Leyte was Padre Burgos Castle in Tangka-an Beach situated at the southern-most tip of The island.

a hut on top of rock formation

overlooking the reef

one of the monoliths near the beach

Padre Burgos Castle also features excellent hospitality, unmatched around the area with exclusivity that makes one feel special. 

The lady servers are charming and polite.

 A tropical dream...

I do hope to visit again, it was a very nice reprieve from the frenzied transition from the USA to the Philippines!

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Living Leyte, the Blog:

The flight home - TPA to MLA...

After living 20 years away from the island I grew up in named Leyte in the Philippines, I am coming home. 

Coming back I am sure will cause me to rediscover and even uncover many things about Leyte which I had forgotten or did not notice before. This blog will be an honest documentation in photography and the written word of my island's state of being through my own eyes and mind.