Future Officers (21/365), originally uploaded by techbhoy.

Straight out of my camera (SOOC) taken inside the Philippine Military Academy Baguio City Philippines

Family Portrait in Atmospheric Mono (26/365), originally uploaded by techbhoy (Back to work).

The final result of our family portrait after following Duncan Evans Tip on his book “Digital Portrait Photography” on how to convert your portraits to Atmospheric Mono

Techbhoy Visits Philippine Military Academy (20/365), originally uploaded by techbhoy (Vacation – will catch-up later).

Alberto Visits Philippine Military Academy

Fly Me to the Moon (12/365), originally uploaded by techbhoy (Vacation – see you later).

Yellow bird with a caterpillar on its beak

Malabo Sunrise (9/365), originally uploaded by techbhoy (4 days to go).

Sunrise in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea West Africa

This is how sunrise here in Africa looks due to the effect of Harmattan.
Harmattan is a dry and dusty West African trade wind. It blows south from Sahara into the Gulf of Guinea between the end of November and the middle of March.

2nd Year with Marathon Oil Equatorial Guinea West Africa, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

Today is my 2nd Year here in Equatorial Guinea (Photo Taken 2008. Beside me is George Fosana)

Jan. 01, 2010 Sunset in Africa (3/365), originally uploaded by techbhoy.

Happy New Year 2010, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

Happy New Year 2010!!!
May the Lord shower us His blessings & Good Health.

Reaching Out, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

Captured this moment during a wedding here in Equatorial Guinea.
An Equatorial Guinean child touches and placed her hand on this Person’s(Filipino) palm as a sign of friendship.

Merry Christmas to All, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

Merry Christmas to All. May the Lord shower you with more blessings

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Sarawak Malaysia

Season’s Greetings

Its not about

 

the presents under the Christmas Tree

 

Its about

 

Celebrating our Saviour’s birth!

 

“Merry Christmas”

Happy New Year

Macel’s Civil Wedding last Dec.20,2008 (click this picture to view more photos)

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I have been driving for nearly 50 years… I would think I should have noticed the little secret on my dashboard that was staring me in the face the whole time…I didn’t…and I bet you didn’t either…

Have you ever rented or borrowed a car and when arriving at the gas station wondered…mmm, which side is the gas filler cap?
My normal solution was to stick my head out the window, strain my neck and look, try to see in the side mirrors or even get out of the car!
Well ladies and gentlemen, I’m going to share with you my little secret so you will no longer look like Ace Ventura on your way to the gas station or put your neck at risk of discomfort or injury.

If you look at your gas gauge, you will see a small icon of a gas pump?
The handle of the gas pump will extend out on either the left or right side of the gas pump?
If your tank is on the left, the handle will be on the left? If your tank is on the right, the handle will be on the right (see photo). It is that simple!

Don’t feel dumb, just go out and share the world’s best kept auto secret with your friends.

A young teenage boy full of life, full of dreams and hope….A picture of God’s magnificent work.

 

            Everyday he goes to school with his skateboard and sometimes with his guitar and speaker. Indeed, for those who did not really know him, they will say that he is unusual and different from other boys in the school; they might also say that he has his own world.

 

            After classes, you will often see him in one corner of the school ground strumming his guitar and singing his favorite music alone. And in the absence of his guitar, he is in his skateboard, playing around the basketball court as if he is the only one around. Imagining, that he is like a bird soaring up in the sky releasing the stress of life.

 

            Obviously, his hobby is extraordinary, seldom boys like his age lack interest both in playing guitar and skateboard. But for him, they are worthwhile hobbies and something that can be proud of.

 

            In playing guitar, he is able to shows his inner emotion towards life. He is also able to convey his loneliness, happiness, defeat and victory. Music is life itself for him.

 

            When he rides in his skateboard, he feels his freedom to live in this wonderful world that God created for him. He feels that he is like flying toward the realization of his dream and reach his success.

 

            With these two hobbies, he attains happiness that nobody around him could give.

 

            His beloved parents understand him because they know that he is like other teenage boy that can be trusted, obedient and God fearing.

 

            Now, tell me, if I’m weird. I will directly answer you that…No! I’m not!

 

2nd Runner-Up at Schools Family Sports Fest & Fashion Show

 

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Happy Valentines Day

Jay & Dianne

Faith Marian

**The main difference between http:// and https:// is It’s all about keeping you secure** HTTP stands for Hyper Text Transport Protocol,

Which is just a fancy way of saying it’s a protocol (a language, in a manner of speaking) For information to be passed back and forth between web servers and clients. The important thing is the letter S which makes the difference between HTTP and HTTPS.

The S (big surprise) stands for “Secure”. If you visit a website or webpage, and look at the address in the web browser, it will likely begin with the following: http://.

This means that the website is talking to your browser using the regular ‘unsecure’ language. In other words, it is possible for someone to “eavesdrop” on your computer’s conversation with the website. If you fill out a form on the website, someone might see the information you send to that site.

This is why you never ever enter your credit card number in an http website! But if the web address begins with https://, that basically means your computer is talking to the website in a secure code that no one can eavesdrop on.

You understand why this is so important, right?

If a website ever asks you to enter your credit card information, you should automatically look to see if the web address begins with https://.

If it doesn’t, there’s no way you’re going to enter sensitive information like a credit card number.

Atis fruit for Malaria & Dengue prevention

The Atis Lotion Mosquito Repellent was formulated using the extracts of Atis (Anona squamosa) leaves mixed with other locally available materials. It uses a washable, mineral oil – based formulation and its biodegrable since, it is derived from advantage against other well known repellents which are chemical based in formulation. The Atis Lotion is composed of: 10.125% mineral oil, 1.02% Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, 9% Propylene Glycol, 0.22% Methyl Paraben, 0.135% Propyl Paraben, 70% water, and 10% plant extract.

 

Application of the Technology:

 

Atis Lotion Mosquito Repellent is a personal care products used in preventing mosquito bites which cause itchiness, inflammation and discomfort to individuals.

 

Possible Areas of Technology Application:

 

Atis Lotion is a practical alternative in preventing incidence of mosquito – borne diseases like dengue, malaria, and filariasis especially in areas where incidence is high.

 

Market:

 

As of 2000, Philippine population stood at 85 million Filipinos. Figures show an average annual rate of increase of 2.3% from 1995 to 2000. The estimate for 2007 is 88.7 million and 94 million Filipinos for 2010. Out of total population of 85 million, 48.5% are located in the urban areas and 51.5% are located in rural areas. The population growth is worth considering since the product to be marketed is a consumer product whose potential demand directly grows as the populations grows.

 

Toyota Prius

The environment-friendly Prius will be plying Philippine roads by the middle of the year. According to reports from national dailies, Toyota Motor Philippines vice chairman Alfred Ty said the company has just received the go-signal for the local distribution of the Prius from the Toyota head office in Japan.
Toyota earlier said the Prius, a hybrid electric car, is not ready for the Philippine market due to local road conditions. Ty was quoted saying, however, that “things have changed” particularly for the hybrid.
“There’s a market for that here, that’s why we’re bringing it here,” Ty added.
The Prius made its commercial debut in Japan in 1997 before it was sold globally in 2001. (Top Gear Philippines)

A quick shot of my friend George Fosana as he prepares to position himself for a nice shot behind the tree at Equatorial Guinea’s Highest Peak.

A Day to Remember

Pinoy Team with our mountain guide Fermin

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My Eldest Son Gilbert Jay as he receives his High School Diploma

My Daughter Faith Marian as a "People Smart Awardee"

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My deepest condolences to Tito Rodolfo’s family and friends. Although I had not seen Tito Rodolfo in a long time, I will never forget him or his great attitude that he had about everything. He was just happy with life. Goodbye my Uncle, I will miss you as I am sure the rest of the Sarion Clan, Relatives and friends will.

Hatton hit by a flashing right hook in the first round before being floored again by a left shortly before the bell

Hatton floored by Pacquiao

 

Britain’s Ricky Hatton has lost his light-welterweight fight against Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The Filipino knocked-out the 30-year-old Manchester fighter in the second round.

In the first round, Hatton, who had lost only once before in his career, was knocked down midway and then again towards the end.

Hatton made it through most of the second round before a left hand sent him sprawling. (BBC Sports)

Happy Mother’s Day

Learn how use your digital SLR camera to its full potential. This website serves as a free SLR Photography Guide that will help you understand your camera better. This site is recommended by my friend Art Comia

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My Daughter Faith Marian “Miggy” as she enjoys a horse ride at Baguio’s Mines View

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My Daughter’s new 3 month old Princess Shih Tzu puppy

Me & My Wife in Igorot Native Dress

My wife with Old Igorot Native

For 50 pesos you can rent an Igorot’s native costume and have a picture with Baguio old natives at Baguio City’s Mines View

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Daisy (Kim) Orbeta Afuang

Video Taken today near our accommodation here in Equatorial Guinea

Jonjon (Victor S. Orbeta jr. III) in Scotland (Picture taken from his friendster)

Jonjon's picture converted to HDR

Hualapai Mug

This Hualapai Mug from Grand Canyon is a gift from my friend Ferdinand “Doods” Ibanez who just arrived here last week from his vacation in US for visiting his relatives there. This is another additon to my mugs collection in which I will be posting sooner. THANKS A LOT Doods

The Place where I work

(Photo by George Carpenter)

A visit to our son " Jay " in Baguio

Dianne Orbeta as Lead Singer

Family Picture at Camp John Hay Baguio

Albert, George, Lee and Doods

Julieta & Mauricio

Captured this magnificent view with a Nikon D5000 DSLR

 

time travels swiftly…

streaming on panels of infinity

as raindrops racing on tarpaulin

flying to the inevitable

small pools,

pockets of pondering

wait for evaporation

but…

as they linger in the twilight,

organisms of wonder multiply…

into

new thoughts for tomorrow. (By Graeme King)

My Nephew EJ

My Brother-in-Law Todd

The Rig

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This is One of my Best Shot

Happy Birthday Jay

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12 October is National Independence Day here in Equatorial Guinea (That explains why we are wearing T-shirts entitled “12 de Octubre 2009″. (From Left to Right) Jundy, George Symon – our boss, Me, George and Danny

October 14 is my daughter Dianne’s 14th Birthday

Equatorial Guinea Black Ant

Tweetie Closer, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

My Daughter call this bird “Tweetie” . I am so lucky to spot Tweetie near our house and have the chance to get a close up shot of her with my 70-300mm Lens

To my Dearest Wife – Happy Birthday, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

A Windy Day with Bunso, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

 

In Action, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

As I was enjoying at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport during my trip way back home, My friend Doods took my picture with his gear. You can visit his stream here www.flickr.com/photos/la_udoy/

Swoosh, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

Took this photo last Sunday inside our camp accomodation near the tennis court during my early morning photo walk.

Migs, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

Its Christmas Time, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

Pasko na naman

Lamp, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path

Rush Hour, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

Mi Unico Hijo, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

My Eldest Son Jay

Chicken for Brunch, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

It took me almost 1 hour of patiently spying for this falcon to have this shot

Alas, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

After Hundreds of Egret Shots, I finally got this picture with a nice focus, center framing with backgrounds of trees on an aperture priority setting thus showing a nice dof (Depth of Field) and with no cropping.
This picture is dedicated to my wife for her understanding and support for my photography hobby.

Cacahual Village, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

The place where all my shots here in Equatorial Guinea are taken

1 Foot Long Millipede, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

Spotted this on the concrete foot path leading to our accomodation rooms here in Equatorial Guinea (West Africa)

My Mother

Merry Christmas, originally uploaded by techbhoy.

A Belen Display in Tarlac, Philippines. Merry Christmas to All