Thursday, February 27, 2014

Random

What Canon replaced in my
 100-400mm tele-zoom


 Just for the "Novelty" and Heck of It, I photographed defective components [from my Canon 100-400mm telephoto-zoom lens] which were replaced by Canon a few weeks ago. 

Due to wear and tear, and partly due to carelessness on my part [when on two separate occasions the lens fell on a concrete surface - Augh !!] the lens [which I sometimes call my "baby"] eventually became stuck up, ergo, unusable.


Didn't mind waiting for two months and not being able to shoot particular sports events - 'Twas the bill that really hurt.  With the cash {that went to cover the bill}, coulda bought a brand new med-priced lens already, or cover my monthly bills - water, electricity, transpo, food, some good times ..  all the way till X'Mas .. or spend for an overseas trip/hiatus to an Asian destination. 

 Well, just venting out here - I got reminded, the hard [costly] way, of a simple huge lesson [No brainer!] from that expense [that could have been avoided].

Simply have to be 1,000X more careful with my equipment.

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Trivia ? The lens actually has over a hundred very minute ball-bearings imbedded between several rings [for lack of the proper tech term] [refer to the top/first photo] - and I scattered the bearings on a sheet of white paper, beside a one peso coin - to show how minute they are.


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UAAP Womens' Volleyball Step Ladder

February 26, Wednesday, San Juan Arena
Ateneo Prevails over NU in 4 Sets
(to forge a Knockout Game, to be played on March 1)


-- Shots and Surnames --

Lazaro   -  Valdez
--- True Blue ---

 
                                     Aganon -  de Jesus -  Urdas - Valdez
--- Spike it Up ! ---

Santiago - Pablo

- Patintero "blues" - Hahaha ! -

Morado - Patnogon - Morente

 Valdez
- Hustle -

Santiago / Valdez / Urdas
--- One vs Two ---

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..... and on a First Name Basis

 Jaja and Dada score
[above and below]



 Ella and Alyssa score
[above & below]



Another point closer to victory

Aeriel and Amy
--- Aiming for a Sweep ---


Athletics Director Ricky

Father Nemi


 Coach Parley

Aeriel
-- Pensive --

Alyssa
--- Impish ---

Denden
--- Quirky ? ---

Charo and Selina
--- Backlighted and Beautiful ---

Molly and Tricia
--- Cheerful and Tearful ---

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

B-t-Scenes - UP Fans

 Should I Have Stayed ?


Gelix Mercader, ____ Pons [! Forgot his first name], 
Andoni Santos, and Missy
My first B-t-Scenes shot of the day

Game 5 of the PBA Finals was scheduled for 4:30 p.m. that Sunday afternoon. Game 2 of the UAAP Finals was slated at 2.  Decided to leave for Araneta right after I shot the FEU Tams w their Championship Trophy cos I Said to myself that the PBA Finals might just end that same evening so I'll sacrifice having a lot of simple, but wonderful, B-t-Scenes images of the UP Faithful, just to catch at least, a full half of that Game 5.


My second B-t-Scenes shot of that day
From the UP PEP   ...Niel, Louie and Anna,
 just as they arrived at the FEU Campus


Coach Anto Gonzales ...
Words of  Acknowledgement, Encouragement and Challenge





Carlos Monfort [and his mom], Andoni Santos [and his folks], Ryan Fermin [and his folks], the Bonoan brothers [and their folks], the Ancheta brothers [and their folks], Nathan Octavio, Deo Segunial, Steph Permanes, members of the UP PEP, etc., etc. ... the UP Faithful .... People I've been acquianted with for some time now  ...

Would have totally enjoyed shooting a big bundle of random group shots .. and would have probably stayed 'til after the last fan would have left ...  That's simply how I manage B-t-Scenes images - Truth be Told

During the match, I seated myself adjacent to this group of UP fans. 
 I totally Did Not regret it.




- Eye Like !!! -
With her shades reflecting green, Trixie Segundo [hands clasped] literally "charmed me outta my creative wits" [in a manner of speaking], and made this erstwhile generic group shot a most soulful one ---> My kinda Shot !!.  She's a member of the UP Pep [and has won three UAAP CDance Championships] and I was pleased to have her picture grace my blog sev X already, since I met her last July, during the UAAP Basketball Tournament.



Above is my last image of this UP "ninesome" before I scooted to the turf to take the last UP team huddles. [Being one who, as a habit, perpetually forms pictures in my mind - could imagine the variety of group shots of the UP Faithful I couldda crafted that afternoon, on the turf - had I stayed ...]  Damn the PBA sched !!


This Seasons' Silver Medalists
UP Fighting Maroons 

Right after his UP Team Photo, came the FEU Team Photo -
and after a few snaps, rushed to Araneta.
 
Hindsight ? I Should have Stayed

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Comin Up
Feb.26 UAAP Playoff Match - Lady Eagles vs NU Lady Bulldogs
Game 6 - PBA Philippine Cup Finals - San Mig vs rain or Shine
More Random B-t-Scenes photos

B-t-Scenes - PBA Finals & UAAP Volleyball Playoffs

Strictly Non Action PhotoS
 
Last weekend, the Ateneo Mens' Volleyball team knocked out the FEU Tamarraws {last year's Silver Medalists} - to take the First Finals Slot.  The Ateneo Lady Volleybelles, meanwhile, elimenated the Adamson Lady Falcons , to forge a showdown with the NU Lady Bulldogs {who have the Twice-to-Beat Advantage}.  By the end of the day, March 1, this incoming Saturday, the Finals cast for the UAAP Mens' and Womens' Volleyball Tournaments will be complete.


 Guess who dropped by [and winked] ?
Riley, Karlo and DZI

 Barely caught the last two sets of the Ateneo-FEU mtach, but watched the 3-set sweep of the Lady Eagles over the Lady Falcons.  Before and after that match match I was able to snap these images.

As Usual - the photos here are randomly [jumbled up] sequenced


Bea. Julia, Tasha and Giselle


Ateneo Mens' Volleyball Team Head Coach Oliver Almadro 
and some members of his able Coaching Staff

- Arthur and Sherwin -
An integral part of Team Ateneo 

- Mae, Shiela and Amanda -
They love their Volleyball - I Love my Photography

John Paul and Xavier Conrad

Post Match
- Just Outside the Falcon Dugout -

Apple, Mich, Trisha, and Mae

->Apple David has already finished her two-year stint, as UAAP CSR for Adamson ->Mich del Carmen is the current UAAP CSR for Adamson ->Tricia Santos, at one point time, did train with the Lady Falcons [although she is currently a rookie in the UST Team] -> Mae Zapanta has just finished all her playing years with the Lady Falcons {I'd always tease her about how she used to wear her hair, during her rookie year, with two ponytails - hahaha !!} {I also know her Ex-}

 Julia and Jheann

Amanda and Tin

Sheila enters the picture

- Simply a Cool, Comfortable Photo -

Long Time No See - Dzi

 - In Focus -
Asked the young lady if she still plans to play at the upcoming Super Liga Tournaments - She answered No.  In Law School now, Angeline said she's directing her energies to her studies.


- Sentimental with a Smile -
Mae and Shiela are suited up for their last UAAP Game


For now, Tricia's heart is with the Ateneo Lady Eagles.  Come later this afternoon, Wednesday, [at the ADM-NU match] it'll be with the Lady Bulldogs.
I know - she told me so. 

 Valeen Montenegro
 Some anxious moments before her PBA halftime dance number ?



Met the pretty TV5 talent way back 2013, during the World 10-Ball Womens' Championships at the Resorts World.  Valeen's a good friend of Rubilen Amit [who won that World Title, for the 2nd time, last November !].


  
                                    Lee                                   Norwood

After their Game #4 of the PBA Finals [which San Mig Coffee won over Rain or Shine] - I stole these snaps of Paul Lee, Gabe Norwood and James Yap, as they were being interviewed On-the-spot.

Chan

Yap
Only a win away fr winning the PBA Pilippine Cup Crown


Proud University President, Fr. Jet Villarin shares a light moment with the Lady Eagles,  after their 3-set sweep over the Lady Falcons


Coach Anusorn Bundit - Definitely a Happy Coach


 Neil Patrick

How to Get to Number One  ...
Pray Hard, Play Even Harder


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