Showing posts with label Philippines - Sarangani. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philippines - Sarangani. Show all posts
Saturday, August 15, 2009
PhotoHunt: Artificial
This human-made lake is a favorite among amateur fishing enthusiasts. For romantics, it is a perfect setting for weekend escapades. For families, it forms part of a refreshing summer getaway. For me, it is an interesting, if not lulling, photo opportunity...
Isla Parilla Resort, Alabel, March 2009, using a digicam.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Litratong Pinoy: GUSALI (Building)
Sa gitna ng magkakahalubilong kabukiran, kabundukan, at karagatan, nakatindig ang kumikinang na puting bahay pamahalaan ng lalawigan ng Sarangani. Tiyak mo itong mapapansin habang binabagtas mo ang maayos na patag na daan sa bayan ng Alabel, sa bandang kaliwa, kung galing ka ng Lungsod ng Heneral Santos. Bagaman pangkalahatang payak- kung ihahambing sa kapitolyo ng Sultan Kudarat o Maguindanao- may pakiramdam pa rin ako na parang lutang o alanganin ang istrukturang ito sa kanyang kinalalagyan. Totoo, sagisag siya ng kapangyarihan ng pamahalaan at ng nagsusumigasig na umunlad na probinsya, subali't para siyang hinog sa pilit, sa aking pananaw.
GUSALI = BUILDING In the midst of farmland, mountains, and the sea glistens the white provincial capitol of Sarangani. You won't miss it as you zoom through the town of Alabel, on your left side, General Santos City behind you. It is relatively plain and benign- when compared to the provincial capitols of Sultan Kudarat or Maguindanao- but I cannnot shake the feeling that this edifice is just out of place where it is currently situated. True, it is a symbol of the governance of this emerging province, but it feels a little... forced. But that's just me.
Alabel, Sarangani, March 2008, using a digicam.
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