SHIFTING TO WORDPRESS

Guys, i've decided to shift to Wordpress since this site is not accesible in our office.
In wordpress I would be able to update my blog as latest as possible.
I do apologize for the inconvenience.

This will be my link in wordpress: http://maxiadrian.wordpress.com/

LEVEL UP! LIVE 2006

OCTOBER 1, 2006

I just came from a meeting a make-up artist, stylist and some of my photographer friends and one of them informed me about the event at the world trade enter. At first I was hesistant to go there because I am all alone. I didn't even know the program proper. But my inner self told me to go. To my surprise, the event was a blast! The only downside is that there are a lot of people roaming around, most especially teeners between 14-18 years old. I just took some shots from different booths, models and tried some lates technology trends. I haven't shot some cosplays before so this would be my first time. I even met a photographer friend and company buddy there! We shoot a lot and watched the championship match of RF Online (too bad Accretia lose). Iya Villania, rocked the stage as she was the guest speaker and Gloc 9 added up to the rhytm for his rapid style of rapping. I wasn't able to take some pictures of kamikazee. I was too tired to continue until late night of the event. *sigh

SPORT TRUCK & CUSTOM CAR SHOW 2006

September 30, 2006

My second time to be in a car show (i think it's my third time but was not really sure). Oh well, I guess it's my third time but the second time to take some photos seriously.

Car Show was held in Megamall Trade Hall. It was a Saturday and "Milenyo" had it's aftermath. I was thinking that I will be experiencing heavy traffic to go there but my intinct is wrong this time. I have my friend with me because it's too hard for me to be alone while taking pictures. Besides, it's a lot fun when you are in groups. At the venue, I also met one of my colleague in the office and she joined our company.

The cars by this time are not impressive. Except for the Lamborgini (of course!) , Aston Martin (definitely!) and the Nissan Fairlady Z33 (i love this one). Took a lot of pictures on the cars and also on the models. I was lucky enough to take a picture of Jocelyn Oxlade (Winner of Miss 2005 Hawaian Tropic).

We left the venue @ almost 6:00. It was almost tiring but i've enjoyed the event and this time, i took a lot of decent shots.

Here the picture of Jocelyn Oxlade at the Car Show.

for larger pics and more shots @ the car show, you can visit my flickr gallery @

http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxiadrian/

"MILENYO STRIKES MANILENYO"

September 28, 2006

Manila was under "Signal Number 3" as typhoon "Milenyo" (international name: Xangsane) fast approached the city. I didn't know how strong the winds are until I woke up late in the evening to found out that our place is battered. Electricity is down so we are using back-up lampshades and candles. I was hoping that I will be able to go to work. I have a feeling that commuting will not be easy. And so it be. Jeepney's are very scarce but I was fortunate enough to ride one. Trains are suspended so I depend on the jeepney route. Streets are very dark. I can't see a thing. I need to use my cellphone's flashlight while walking my way in Recto.

At work, most of us didn't go home the morning before the typhoon. And also, some didn't manage to leave the premise while the typhoon is annihilating the streets of Metro. But, life goes on for us working in a call center. We are supporting american clients so they don't care if we are being strucked by a calamity.

Well, i don't have any news about the aftermath but the next day. I went home and decided to leave early. I have a feeling that i will experience the heaviest traffic up to date. And I am not mistaken. I left our house in Las Piñas at 2:00pm. and I arrived at work 7:00pm. Imagine those 5 hours wasted? One of the reasons are captured my camera (I was able to bring my cam on that time).

I was riding in a bus at that time and i noticed a giant billboard was above a passenger bus. The strong winds brought the mountain down. Whew!, I can see destruction everywhere. Trees down, billboards down, tarpauline flown away, building cements cracked, rooftops removed and even houses buried. I would like to pray for those who have been majorly affected and thank God that me and my family is safe.

ONE YEAR FOR AT&T DSL!

September 10, 2006

Our account AT&T DSL has reached it's first year! wooohooo. We celebrated the event in Dencios located at Greenhills, San Juan Metro Manila. As expected, they are expecting me to bring my camera. I can't refuse but I will not deny either. This is a photo opportunity for me to enhance my shooting skills and to try shooting events.

It was very tiring indeed! when all of the attention is on you since I am the only one who brought a camera. Good thing I discovered that one of my colleague is a graphic artist and he had tried shooting events using film. At least I had managed to take a rest and let him enjoy my camera (he loves it! and he never stopped until i said so. hahaha)

A good thing happened is that when they showcased all of my pictures using a slideshow in a projector that reflects some events that happened before our one year. Im very proud that my photos are given attention and credit.

Now that's a bonus for me. ;)