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And for this I pray: Creator of all I Have Seen, of all I Am Feeling, Thank You for Sharing Your Earth, Reach into the Hearts of thos who cannot See, who cannot Feel, so we may together Strive to Protect these Precious Lands, these Exquisite Birds, these Magical Waters, and all of these Living Worksof Your Art. Reveal to us how to Derive Meaning from Nurturing Your Gifts of Nature. Teach us how to Heal Within from Touching Your Beautiful Earth. [Sun Yat Sen Park] Whilst visiting Macau, it is recommended that you take the opportunity to see the Sun Yat-Sen Park which is located in the northwest of the Macau Peninsula. This park is one of forty-three Sun Yat-Sen Parks in the world. The park is 390 meters (about 426 yards) in length and 130 meters (about 142 yards) in width and covers an area of about 70,000 square meters (17.3 acres). It is the largest park on the Macau Peninsula. In recent y... http://jhersey33.multiply.com/photos/album/120/120 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:35:32 -0000 IR Simulation I wake up 9AM to prep up my gears because i was going back to ground zero (Hac-sa) to visit my favorite shooting site. The weather this morning was great. I was all dressed up 4PM when the rain started to fall. SHOOOT! WTF!!!! So this is what i end up! Not real IRs. Just messing around with PS. Nothing beats a good IR filter. I'm not an expert on this so C&Cs are very much appreciated. (NOTE: shots are taken on Mt. Ugo in Itogon, Benguet) <a href="http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/jhersey33/?action=view&current=MtUgoIReffect03x.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/jhersey33/MtUgoIReffect03x.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> http://jhersey33.multiply.com/photos/album/119/IR_Simulation Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:45:37 -0000 Rover AW II The popular, two-compartment backpack has adjustable harness with CollarCut™ shoulder straps, sternum strap, waistbelt, and load-adjustment straps. Stow camera gear in the bottom compartment, outerwear and lunch in the top. Bungee cord web provides stability and additional storage, attachment loops take optional SlipLock™ accessories. Center divider folds away to create a single compartment — just remove the padded camera insert to use as a traditional backpack. Includes All Weather Cover™, pull-out tripod holder and side mesh pockets. It could have been a 5-star rating if it includes a laptop compartment. Specifications Capacity: large pro SLR with lens attached, 2-4 additional lenses up to 80–200mm f/2.8 and accessories Size(Exterior): 13.4W X 10.2D X 20.5H in./ 34 X 26 X 52 cm Top Compartment Inner Dimensions: 11W X 5.5D X 11H in./ 28 X 14 X 28 cm Bottom Compartment Inner Dimensions: 11W X 5.9D X 10H in./ 28 X 15 X 25.5 cm Outer fabric: water... http://jhersey33.multiply.com/reviews/item/25 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:21:27 -0000 9 Guidelines for Giving and Receiving Feedback for Photos Remember to be courteous and diplomatic and follow these nine guidelines.   How to Give Feedback:   1. Help people save face. Don't mock or attack someone for having made a mistake (even as a joke). Instead, point out the mistake, offer suggestions for fixing or improving it, and move on to the next area of concern. 2. Focus on specific, observable behavior-not judgment or personality. Instead of making a statement of judgment, like, "You suck," or "This blows," point out the specific problems a given photograph has. For example, "Since you're shooting something in such a dark environment, you might want to try using a tripod to reduce camera blur and make the focus sharper." 3. Don't generalize. General comments may show that you caught a mistake, but don't say exactly where it is or offer any suggestions on how to fix it. Instead of "This is out of focus," try, "You seem to have a really limited depth of field in this photo. For instance, the center of the photo seems to be i... http://jhersey33.multiply.com/journal/item/80/9_Guidelines_for_Giving_and_Receiving_Feedback_for_Photos Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:03:00 -0000 Revolution In Me Anticipating a fine weathered weekend, I decided to go on a quest to find the ugliest spot on the beach of Hac-sa here in Macau thinking how can i make it more attracting to would be tourists or visitors. It's been quite a challenge because it may end up wrong or a disaster if i don't make it right. Tourists and guests will be disgusted or turned away to see how hideous Macau is through my pictures. And it will be all my fault. By the way, Hac-sa Beach is already really hideous compared to the beaches we had there in Boracay or Bohol. And I am photographically challenged to accept this personal mission. After all the troubles getting there, the traffic, long ride, long walk, etc., my personal assessment on my shots would be FAIR. Nothing extraordinary, as we sometimes say it, less is more. DUH! Ang layo ah?! This album is dedicated to my photo buddies, Sir Allan S. (Nikon D300) and Sir Allan P. (Nikon D80), who went to Hong Kong without me. Due to financial constraint, I end up ... http://jhersey33.multiply.com/photos/album/118/Revolution_In_Me Sun, 6 Jul 2008 01:56:02 -0000 Skyscrapers of the Future Dubai Skyscraper With Rotating Floors. Why didn't i thought of http://jhersey33.multiply.com/video/item/41/Skyscrapers_of_the_Future Wed, 2 Jul 2008 15:12:04 -0000 AT LAST! After almost 2 months of no sunshine, I get to shoot again. yipee! <a href="http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/jhersey33/?action=view&current=IMG_2351copyx.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/jhersey33/IMG_2351copyx.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/jhersey33/?action=view&current=IMG_2182copyx.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/jhersey33/IMG_2182copyx.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/jhersey33/?action=view&current=IMG_2140copycopyx.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/jhersey33/IMG_2140copycopyx.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> http://jhersey33.multiply.com/photos/album/117/AT_LAST Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00:13 -0000 What is your Digital Workflow? As one of the many serious photographers of this community, can you describe how you execute your digital workflow? Here's mine: 1. I first create a folder in my PC (i'm not a Mac user). Naming it the date i shot the photos (mm/dd/yyyy) + the location of the photo taken. eg. 082208 Hacsa Macau. 2. I plug in my Canon 40D into my PC. I look for the drive that indicates where my photos of my cam are located. Notice that i didn't use a card reader because it is fast as it is than through cable. It last around 5 minutes for about 200 RAW picture files. And then I copy or drag them to the folder i created. 3. Then I open my DPP (Digital Photo Professional) software to view my RAW picture files. 4. I delete garbage photo. Garbage photo includes out-of-focus, unrepairable over exposed & under exposed shots, blurred photos, etc. 5. Rotate vertical shots. Select em all non vertical shots and click rotate in one motion. 6. Select best photo one by one. I PP them straight in my DPP. Correct exposure... http://jhersey33.multiply.com/journal/item/78/What_is_your_Digital_Workflow Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:15:00 -0000 CLimbspeak This is a repost from Pinoymountaineer (by Sir Gideon) of glossary of Philippine mountaineering terms. I've been climbing mountains in the Philippines since 2003, but i never heard some of these terms. Hilarious! hehehe. Nakakamiss magclimb. Haaaay! Please feel free to add some terms you know didn't pop up in this dictionary. 4-wheel drive - climbing with your hands and feet, as in G2's Peak of Deception 6-wheel drive - crawling on your knees, as in the Napulauan mossy forest where you have to go under the trees adidulas - shoes with no traction, shoes not fit for climbing. akiki - synonymous with steep trail altitude gain - the difference in elevation between jump-off point and destination ambangeg - synonymous with easy trail assault - the steep final leg of the trek leading to the summit - usually connotes difficulty break camp -to disassemble tents, clean campsite, and prepare to leave camp backtrack - going back and looking for trail signs when a party is lost or in doubt with p... http://jhersey33.multiply.com/journal/item/77/CLimbspeak Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:05:00 -0000 Boston Celtics NBA Finals 2008 CHAMPIONS!!! <h1><a href="http://jhersey33.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SFsGgQoKClAAAGv-QPA1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.jhersey33.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SFsGgQoKClAAAGv-QPA1/celts%20cahmps.jpg?et=DrkAC75%2CP3cAa%2CRruRzkGA&nmid=0" border="0"></a>Celtics wins 17th NBA title with 131-92 rout of Lakers!!! WOOHOOO!!!</h1> On a new parquet floor below aging championship banners, the <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/bos/;_ylt=AtOAH9K2CfWu7_KjeEstGCCLvLYF">Boston Celtics</a> won their 17th NBA title and a first one—at last—for <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3253/">Paul Pierce</a>, <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3007/;_ylt=AmZWnctIJ7CZogj8Y267b7qLvLYF">Kevin Garnett</a> and <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3080/;_ylt=Ag5vuUQbHqvdT02v.yUD.ZqLvLYF">Ray Allen</a>—their Big Three for a new generation. AND THEY WIN IT BY 6 JUST LIKE WHAT I SAID IN MY PAST BLOG  <a href="http://jhersey33.multiply.com/journal/item/74">http://jhersey33.multiply.com/journal/item/74</a> !!!WOOHOOOO!!!<a href="http://jhersey33.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SFiMsgoKClAAAE0@uts1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.jhersey33.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SFiMsgoKClAAAE0@uts1/celtics%20logo.JPG?et=szPcdKjA4ZIN4B08sRZZvA&nmid=0" border="0"></a><a href="http://jhersey33.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SFiNngoKClAAAGHLMtc1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.jhersey33.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SFiNngoKClAAAGHLMtc1/garnett.jpg?et=AaLzwa%2BK4SjFdf5g6ryUeQ&nmid=0" border="0"></a><a href="http://jhersey33.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SFiMsgoKClAAAE0@uts1"></a> http://jhersey33.multiply.com/journal/item/76/Boston_Celtics_NBA_Finals_2008_CHAMPIONS Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:15:00 -0000 In-Depth Review Canon EF/EF-S Lenses Find the Canon lens for your choice and know how much it costs in the world http://jhersey33.multiply.com/links/item/26/In-Depth_Review_Canon_EFEF-S_Lenses Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:09:11 -0000 YAPAK's Outreach Program @ Dinalupihan, Bataan Y.A.P.A.K. Mountaineering Inc. launched it's first ever outreach program since forming the group in 2006. The program named "Balik Eskwela Outreach Program" aimed at helping children from this barangay by providing them ample supply of school supplies (bags, notebooks, pencils, slippers, umbrella, etc.) so that they may go on with their daily routine to school with the proper tools. The real service and outreach happen when people look outside of themselves, and some of the most important work can take place when people cross social boundaries and truly embrace "the other". That's what exactly YAPAK did when they went to Brgy. Pita in Dinalupihan, Bataan. They hiked and climbed for almost hours of land just to reach the Pita elementary school along with them dozens of packed supplies of school paraphernalias and stuffs. I don't know much about the place. All I know is that Aetas or the indigenous people of Bataan live among these far flung places away from most of the ciivilization ... http://jhersey33.multiply.com/photos/album/116/YAPAKs_Outreach_Program_Dinalupihan_Bataan Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:11:18 -0000 RAW Power This is like the few times I used RAW on my photos. The last time i remember using RAW was when i still had my 400D. Until that, I forgot to use it... because as an excited newbie... you tend to make many photos regardless of what shutter life does your camera have. From 300-400 images from one shoot, down to 100-200. Improvement of shots? NAH! Yes, it's RAW. Maybe now i'm beginning to fully grasp and realize the advantages of shooting in RAW. You don't need to worry about anything. Just compose and shoot your heart out with it. Over exposed? Under exposed? No problem, tweak it with your RAW conversion software platform and it all goes perfectly fine. Time consuming? Well, if you care more about what your images would look like, then there ain't no trouble going thru the process. So if i were you guys... shoot RAW! Photos are taken with my Canon 40D + Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5. I've dettached my Tokina CPL filter because as you may know, it brings down my images to 2 stops. Plus i... http://jhersey33.multiply.com/photos/album/114/RAW_Power Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:01:11 -0000 RIVALRIES... NEVER DIES! GO BOOSTOOOOON! BEAT L.A.!!!!! There can only be http://jhersey33.multiply.com/video/item/39/RIVALRIES..._NEVER_DIES_GO_BOOSTOOOOON_BEAT_L.A. Sat, 7 Jun 2008 06:01:42 -0000 MY GEAR: Lowepro Fastpak200 DSLR backpak (SOLD) Go all day with the lightweight, comfortable Fastpack 200 backpack. It protects your digital SLR compactly while providing generous storage for your other gear. Side-entry compartments let you quickly grab equipment and accessories, even while you’re on the move. Customize the easy-to-access main compartment with adjustable dividers. Specifications Capacity: 1 DSLR with mid-range zoom lens attached, plus 1-2 extra lens or flash units, audio player and lots of room for personal gear Size(Interior): 11W X 5.9D X 9.3H in./ 28 X 15 X 23.5 cm Size(Exterior): 12.4W X 8.1D X 18.1H in./ 31.5 X 20.5 X 46 cm http://jhersey33.multiply.com/reviews/item/24 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:31:52 -0000 MY GEAR: Manfrotto 728B DIGI COMPACT 3W TRIPOD BLK Advantages: compact for easier carrying lightweight easy and intuitive to use SUITABLE FOR: compact and "point-and-shoot" cameras "bridge" cameras (compact SLR-type with built-in lenses) compact camcorders (MicroDV, MiniDV or equivalent size) still photography AND video use maximum height: 164.5 color: black weight: 1.75 minimum height: 48.5 closed length: 51.5 maximum height (with center column down): 133.0 load capacity: 3.50 The 728B has a built-in smooth-moving 3 way head in cast aluminium suitable for use with small video cameras as well as with photographic equipment. The head has separate pan and tilt locks, a quick release camera plate and with a short pan/tilt bar for more ergonomic use, particularly while panning or tracking moving subjects. The leg pivot system uses a unique single hinge design in aluminium which both keeps the cross section smaller and allows the leg to fold shorter than conv... http://jhersey33.multiply.com/reviews/item/23 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:25:04 -0000 MY GEAR: Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 lens The Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens is a wide to ultra-wide angle zoom lens for Canon digital single-lens reflex cameras with a Canon EF-S lens mount. The field of view has a 35 mm equivalent focal length of 16-35mm, and it is analogous to the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L on a full-frame camera. It is an internal focusing lens. Of the 13 elements, one is of Canon's Super Ultra-Low Dispersion glass and 3 are aspherical elements. Reception Praise The 10-22 is widely considered to have very good image quality (sharp and low distortion) and build. The optical construction is similar to L-series lenses, but it is not designated as L-series (as reflected in the build quality), which some have argued is for marketing reasons, as with the 17-55. "This is an extremely sharp lens, at all three tested focal lengths." "The Canon 10-22mm has much less distortion than any wide zoom I've tested" "There is moderate barrel distortion at 10mm, a negligible amount at 15mm, and only a tiny amount... http://jhersey33.multiply.com/reviews/item/22 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:12:45 -0000 MY GEAR: Canon 50mm f/1.8 II lens The EF 50mm f/1.8 II is an economy level lens, it was designed to replace the EF 50mm f/1.8. Because of its low price but relatively high optical quality, this lens has excellent value. It is constructed with a plastic body and mount. This lens has a very simple design and has no features. A 5 blade, maximum aperture of f/1.8, gives this lens the ability to create depth of field effects. The optical construction of this lens contains 6 lens elements, without any special lens elements. This lens uses a front extension focusing system, powered by a micro motor. Auto focus speed of this lens is moderately fast, and does make some sound. Front of the lens does not rotate when focusing, but does http://jhersey33.multiply.com/reviews/item/21 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:07:16 -0000 MY GEAR: Canon EOS 40D The Canon EOS 40D is a 10.1-megapixel semi-professional digital single-lens reflex camera. It was initially announced on August 20, 2007, and was released at the end of August 2007. It is the successor of the Canon EOS 30D and can accept EF and EF-S lenses, and like its predecessor, it uses an APS-C sized image sensor, resulting in a 1.6x field of view crop factor. Improvements Changes over the Canon EOS 30D include a higher-resolution sensor that retains the same dimensions and 1.6 crop factor relative to full-frame 35mm format. While the sensor is based on that of the consumer grade Canon EOS 400D, improved microlenses are employed to keep noise to levels at least as low as the 30D and much lower than the 400D. The LCD rear screen size is increased to 3.0 inches from 2.5 inches. Other changes include a larger 17 frame RAW / 75 frame JPEG buffer, and slightly faster 59 ms shutter lag, with a maximum frame rate of 6.5 frames/second (up from 5). 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