Going Old School : Minolta srt 101

 

A Little Photo-walk

 

 

     It was a Friday morning and the weather was warmly pleasing, a great opportunity for a little photo walk. Me and my friend Rhodora decided to visit our Alma Mater since it's a good place for relaxation. I make sure to find time practicing on using my Film camera , brought my Minolta srt 101 loaded with a Fuji xtra 400 film. I'm still having a hard time getting the correct exposure as you will see that some of my photos are overexposed , Focusing on my subject is also an aspect I have to improve.

 

    

 

 

 

 

     During our University days the Oval was my circle of friends hotspot , it was quiet , we could lay down on the benches and enjoy the breeze since it was an open space. I also remembered that there is  this Golden Shower tree we love to look at , glad it was still there when we visited so it automatically became the backdrop of my photos.

 

 



 

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 This will be the start of my visual reminder of progress



Flossom Kitchen + Cafe : A Delightful Comfort Place

 

 

    It has been long overdue that I updated my places to eat in the Metro , since I got busy with work and some personal stuffs. I finally got the chance to visit this really warm and eye friendly café Flossom Kitchen + Café located at Flossom place, 187 N.  Averilla Street , Greater San Juan, San Juan City.  

   The place opened last November 2017 , and became another hangout place for those adventurous and tingling taste buds. Once entering the Café you will be welcomed by a very comforting sensation. Dining space is very well lightened due to big window panes and warm mood lights, you will also see Flowers and Foliage in every corner of the café, ceiling is also accentuated with Foliage and Globe balls which gives off a very refreshing ambiance.

 

     Not only the aesthetic is commendable but also the food of course , it might be a little bit pricey but surely worth it, they give big servings  , dishes at the same time looks good and tastes good. I tried their Crispy pork belly and Mommy B's Iced tea.

   
  

 Flossom Kitchen + Café can also host for your Private event , they have a private dining area which can handle 20 - 25 Pax while the whole café can accommodate up to 70 pax.

 

 



If you want to know their packages or want to book for your private event you may reach them through their following accounts and contact number below.

 

Flossom Place N. Averilla St. Brgy. Sta Lucia, San Juan City

+02 356 6900

flossomkitchencafe@gmail.com

 

you may also check out their social media accounts

 

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/flossomkitchencafe/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/flossomkitchencafe/

 

 

~ H A P P Y   E A T S ~

 

The Walled City in the Metro

 

 

 

I N T R A M U R O S

 

Sir Tony and Me

 

     Lately I have been active learning Film Photography either through articles and YouTube videos, luckily I met Sir Tony Rivera a senior in Film Photography in a Facebook group called Minolta shooters Ph, he was so kind to invite me for a photowalk session around the walled city " Intramuros" one of the Historical Tourist spot in the Metro and I think one of the best places to go for Professional and Hobby Photographers, every nook and turns within the walled city is interesting.

 

     Too bad that the camera I brought with me is a Yashica electro 35 gsn , it doesn't have a full settings of a manual camera, so I didn't get a full lesson from Sir tony, next time for sure I'll bring my Minolta srt 101 to have a fully understanding of how to around and techniques in shooting film. I also usually shoot in colored films and this is the first time I shoot in black and white using Fuji acros 100 , didn't know what to expect and everything is quite new to me , so I just walked around and started looking for my subjects.

 

 

     This is a little library in front of Manila Cathedral  

 

 

 



What you will see around Intramuros (a lot of old buildings)






 

 

 

My favorite shot of all (^w^) v

 

here you will also get to ride old Victorian style transpo (Kalesa)

 

 

 

 

was trying to take a photo of the crucifix  (how I first took photo of the subject)

 

 

and then here's the photo after Sir Tony's directions (>w<)

 

 

 

The Main gate to Fort Santiago , a citadel built near the Pasig river,  one of the Main attractions for tourists in Intramuros.

 

 

 

 

    

 

  

tourists enjoying the Pasig river view at Fort Santiago 

 

 

 

Students having their lunch under the shades of trees ( too bad that the shadow is too strong)

 

 

 

Manila Cathedral known as the Mother of all Churches, Cathedrals and  Basilicas in the Philippines

 

 

 

 

 

      No doubt that walking around historical places educates you, it also gives off that relaxing vibe and at the same time every corner is a masterpiece that could give you ideas and motivation for your next artworks.