Showing posts with label Rizal Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rizal Park. Show all posts

Sunday, August 19, 2012

The Enigmatic Chinese Garden, Rizal Park

During the first day of training in a call center environment, it’s common to introduce yourself with an adjective that starts with the letter of your first name. Since my first name starts with an “E”, I often used the word “Enigmatic” to describe myself. So I’m always Enigmatic Elmer during the first day of training.

Chinese Garden Rizal Park

The other day, I was thinking of a word to describe the Chinese Garden in Rizal Park and I’m also thinking of Enigmatic – the Enigmatic Chinese Garden, Rizal Park. The first time I was inside this famous place was around 2002 or 2003. My boyfriend at that time use to take me to this sanctuary and I consider it as a lover’s haven.

The last time I visited the Chinese Garden, I have my DSLR with me and I was able to capture the beauty of this garden. It’s my favorite spot in Rizal Park. I love the artificial lake, the shed, the Chinese inspired gazebo and building among other things. It’s well maintained and students use to practice in this garden. For P5 only, you’ll enjoy the tranquility of the place which is perfect if you want to be alone or be romantic with someone.

Check out my pictures of the Enigmatic Chinese Garden in Rizal Park, Manila.

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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Hindi Bawal Mag-Shoot Dito: Rizal Park

After securing a 2 hour permit-to-shoot from the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC), I was able to take these pictures of Rizal Park.

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Contrary to what the Facebook Group Bawal Mag-Shoot Dito (BMSD) is circulating to the public and to newbie photographers like me, hindi po bawal mag-shoot sa Rizal Park (literally: it is not forbidden to shoot in Rizal Park). You’ll just have to secure a permit from the NPDC and there is no fee for taking pictures of Rizal Park even if you’re using a DSLR for as long as the pictures are for personal use only.

Don’t be a dayuhan sa sariling bayan (a stranger in his own land). Take pictures of Rizal Park and Intramuros. These are beautiful places. By the way, I took these pictures before the recent Onslaught of Habagat.

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