elle canada

photo from Elle Canada

You see it right, it's Shay Mitchell a.k.a Emily Fields of "Pretty Little Liars" covers Elle Canada July 2013 issue. She's young and fabulous though she may play the character of a boyish type in the tv series, she surely didn't show it on her cover shoot with Elle Canada July issue. 

Let me tell you what I'm more excited about this issue, (which I am totally late in sharing) was that the image of palm trees which I took while I was in Cebu was used in one of the pages of Elle Canada.  I've been a fan of Elle magazines since I was a teenager. I've been reading religiously their magazine editorials but never really thought that one day, one of my photos taken would end up on it. Surreal it may be, but my happiness is overflowing when I saw my photo on a page of a magazine.Thank you Elle Canada, I still have the feeling of being tickled coz' of this happiness.

Head on to www.ellecanada.com to read more of the contents.

YEAR OF 2013

Wrapping up 2013 can be walk down memory lane through my photos. 2013 has been a year wherein I never thought I would be soaking in different places capturing numerous photos, that would depict vibrancy and life. It was also this year that my snapshot of palm trees was included in the July 2013 edition of ELLE CANADA. I never thought blogging can be so much fun and I'm grateful I could share my experience through this space.

The year started with a trip to Hong Kong, exploring Central, Tian Tan Buddha, streets of Hong Kong and of course, Disneyland. By February, I was constantly looking for places to discover. I've been to beaches a couple of times with my friends. Just soaking in sunlight, and drinking ridiculous amount of shakes. Even though I've visited that place twice, thrice or gosh who knows how many times, I would still feel something was different, and needed photographing. March came and I found myself in the streets of Cebu and a visit to Plantation Bay was worthwhile relaxing. Capturing images that mirrors culture and tranquility gave me happiness and fulfillment. I never knew I could ever do these, I guess I'm just grateful now.

June was the time where I was able to meet fellow bloggers. People with the same passion for writing and sharing experiences in the internet world. I can remember I traveled to Pontefino, along with editors of the newspapers and bloggers, grasping the serenity of the place and having ridiculous fun. I instantly adore his photography which exhibits timeless aesthetic framing moments in such a blink of an eye.

Then it was a continuous adventure as months came... from walking around Puerto Princesa, Calapan, Tarlac, Baguio and flying to a nearby country once again, Bangkok.

If you are curious enough, scroll to my favorite images throughout the year.

Carousels would always be my favorite during my visit in Disneyland

soaking in sand and sunset around beaches

Bantayan Island and Plantation Bay in Cebu shot in a relaxing approach

Tian Tan Buddha, HK

spinning circles in teacups

meeting people with the same passion of blogging

instagram images when i was in Bangkok 

After a year of wanderlust, I definitely cannot stop myself from traveling. The map is such a huge inspiration to stare at and imagine myself located in those spots. Cheers to new beginnings armed with hope and dreams!


Love,
C.