A dear friend tagged me on Facebook last week to do this challenge. It seemed pretty fun so, why the hell not? The premise of the challenge is to post one black and white photo for five days and tag someone each time you do so. I have to apologize for the quality of the photos, though. I just grabbed them off of Facebook and imported them to Blogger so, pardon the quality! Despite the quality, I reckon this set will be a good addition to my new blog design. I messed up my html code a few days back while trying to add a fancy gadget to my blog, and I ended up redoing everything! I decided to stick to a minimalist design so it's easier to rebuild from the ground up if I ever decide to mess up with my template again, lol. 

If you're reading this, I nominate you to do the challenge! It's quite simple, really. I like how it brought me back to memory lane and made me scour through tons of photos I almost forgot about. Reminds me that I have to have them printed out because sometimes, a digital copy just won't do. 

I miss the beach. I'll be going soon but while I'm in distress because of the alarming heat in this tropical country, I'll be sharing the black and white set I promised. I'm not that good in photography but I get pretty lucky with some shots and a bit of post processing.

Here's the set for all the word to see and criticize! Hit me up with comments, tips or whatever. I'm all for improving my non-existent photography skillzzzzzz. Lol.

Baguio City has always been my safe place. I don't ever regret going there for college, an accidental choice became the best decision I've ever made in High school. The boyfriend lives in Baguio, when we were still in a long-distance relationship, I would make it a point to go there once or twice a month if the budget/time permits. 

Going back to the reality I call Metro Manila + work has always been a burden. I even considered working there because I love the place that much to consider building my career in there. But of course, we got bills to pay, sisters to send to school, etc. I had to turn down Baguio for work and live through hell in Manila for the higher pay grade. But Baguio, as always, is never forgotten. Here's a sneek peek of my trip there 2 months ago!

We also took photos of Zola's awesomesauce light architecture! One light bulb for this awesome fixture, how creative! I love how Zola's architecture improved, it feels cozier now sans the smoke.

Give me constructive criticisms that is. I'll let you in on a not-so-little secret. I'm into photography. What my eyes lack in sharpness, I make up in the form of photos that I take. I'm not very good with it though, but I believe with a little push here and shove there, I will eventually get it down to pat. 

Photography might seem easy but it's not. Some people think they have good photos just because they have an expensive DSLR. As an old colleague said, it still depends on your skill. It doesn't matter if you're using a 2MP camera, if you can shoot, the equipment will not matter. Unless you're going to print it and all, because we all know the quality of a 2-megapixel camera. 

I'm trying to sound kind and all that shit because I'm about to have myself criticized. Yes, that's you. Please be kind or I'll shit bricks and throw them at your face. Just kidding!