OTS Albay was not only about majestic Mayon, but also an experience of club camaraderie and Bicol delicacies. The name Mayon comes from the Bicol word “magayon”, which means “beautiful”. So there’s a story among Bicolanos that Mayon only show herself to those who are “magayon”, i.e. beautiful. Mayon showed her majestic beauty Day 1 […]
Tag: On the Spot
Taiwan, November 2015
Theme: Taiwan On The Spot Photographer: Manny Gaite Format: Single Shot Color Award: First Place […]
Taiwan, November 2015
Theme: Taiwan On The Spot Photographer: Manny Gaite Format: Single Shot Award: Third Place […]
Bangkok Experience
They say that ” Travel Broadens the Mind” and I concur wholeheartedly. Different lands, culture and people are what make traveling an adventure every time. My visit to Bangkok is my first after a long while and I have no illusion that it will still be the same as it was 40 years ago. There […]
Vendors of Siem Reap Exhibit
Now on exhibit at the Camera Club of the Philippines Center, Siem Reap Vendors as captured by the CCP members during their On-The-Spot trip at Siem Reap, Cambodia. The Center is open from 10am till 7pm and is located at the 5th floor of Walter Mart mall along Pasong Tamo, in Makati City. Here are […]
A Different Experience
I have never thought I could be part of the group The Camera Club of the Philippines. The Club was established in 1928 and is the oldest and among the prestigious camera clubs in Asia. It consists of about a hundred members with diverse personalities, characters, lifestyles, and jobs. But the members have one thing […]
Vendors of Siem Reap
It has been said that people are the same all over the world. Perhaps each have different habits, culture, food, etc but basically, deep down, they all have the same reaction to crisis, survival, family and one of the most basic of all human interaction, buying or selling something. I found out in Siem Reap […]
Sagada Adventure
Whenever we go on an On-The-Spot competition (OTS), there is always that excitement, thinking and hoping that one would find a photograph worthy of being kept possibly blown up and displayed where it can be viewed and shared with others. Wishing that one would find a moment in time where a congruence of light, subject […]
A Foreign Perspective
The Araneta/Cubao OTS was my first time to visit that part of Metro Manila. I had, of course, heard of the Araneta Coliseum because of the 1975 Ali-Frazier “Thrilla in Manila,” but I did not know anything else about the area. As a foreigner, the OTS is the hardest competition for me, because an OTS […]
The Amazing Hike
Each time I go to my cardiologist for my regular visit, no fail would he ask me about my exercises. On occasions, I told him that I have been negligent, he would show his disappointment. My last visit was different, however. I was so eager, and I did tell him about the more than four […]
Photo Finishes, Fore and Fun!
The recently concluded CCP Golf Tournament which was held at the Manila Southwoods’ Legend course last June 10, 2011 proved to be a major success as CCP golf enthusiasts, guests, sponsors and even CCP non-golfers alike actively participated in both the golf tournament and the photo competition. It was a success in terms of attendance […]
My First Out-of-the-Country OTS
The Vietnam Experience – by Ruth David It was my first time to go on an out-of-the-country OTS with my husband at that. During my probationary period in the Club, we were not allowed to bring a companion, except for that one in Batanes, where the Board allowed my daughter to join me. I did […]
Get Ready for Coron in 2011
Back in April 2003, under the leadership of President Lito Quimel, the club held an On-The-Spot competition at Coron, Palawan. 21 members, some with their families joined the event. Travelling via ferry MV Our Lady of Medjugordje from WG&A, the troop left port in the afternoon to wake up in the beautiful island of Coron. […]
Worth the Drive
For Raoul Littaua and Raymund Sto. Domingo: A Deliverance! Starting off very early and unable to join any member’s convoy, Raoul Littaua did something we don’t normally see him do. He braved a drive for 9 hours in the dark… and alone. He ended up taking the route through the forest instead of Pantabangan, including 3 water crossings. […]