I WAS ON vacation in Boracay Island, Philippines a week before Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda (widely believed to be the strongest typhoon to ever hit land) damaged it. The good news is that the island was able to recover quickly from the destruction.
I took a few photos of the calm before the storm, my first attempt at trying to learn photography — something I’m not really good at.
Took some pics of our amazing hotel suite too, which was located at the highest point of Boracay. The nearly 360 degree view of the island from our unit, aptly called The View, was just breathtaking.
Hope I can resume my regular posts soon. I’m missing all of you.
Neil
My Pretzel Logic 
Your photos are…in one word….gorgeous!! I look forward to more…(hint, hint)
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thank you, christina :)
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“Not really good at all” my ass. Such beautiful pictures, and fortunate that you could photograph before Mother Nature roared. And if I ever go there, I need to get the name of that hotel…
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wow, thank you for the very generous compliments, Nadia! but with all modesty, i really do envy talented photographers, especially those here at wordpress.
yeah, you should go visit the place one day. the name of the hotel is Tanawin Resort and Luxury Apartments. if you ever stay there, be sure to get the 3BR Sky Blue or 2BR The View penthouse suites for the terrific view and are not that expensive. humungous units, jacuzzi in the balcony, 70in TV, etc. it was worth it.
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Me too, as I’m an amateur photographer. And I’ve written that down… Thanks a bunch!
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most welcome :)
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Good eye for a photo sirrah! It is strange seeing photos of before…with no one having any thought of what was to come…
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it is indeed. thanks, ste j.
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Trust me – taking photos that are enjoyed is another thing you are good at, Neil… One of many, of course ;)
PS: Lovely to see you back safe.
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i appreciate it very much, ese :) thank God, all is well. hope you’re doin great too.
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What stunning photos; you really captured the essence of calm – so lovely. I hope they didn’t have too much damage after the terrible storm.
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thank you, letizia. not so much with boracay. hope i could say the same with nearby areas.
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Awesome photography, Neil! Hope you’ll be sharing more soon. :)
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hi, millie! thank you for liking. will do whenever i get the chance.
just an ‘aside,’ i wonder why i couldn’t access your blog anymore…
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I transfered to wordpress.org for a time, but am back on wordpress.com now.
That’s probably why.
The blog should be fully accessible to you now!
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it is now, thanks! enjoying your prose.
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You’re a natch, and I’m glad for the update on PHP…wondering about my friends there and no way to reach them (gnashing my teeth).
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really, liana? where are they at? in boracay? hope they’re okay.
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I think they’ve been missed…they’re in Bicol province mostly
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glad to hear :)
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If you are not really good at it, then I am a monkey’s uncle. Hold on .. itchy armpit I need to scratch … hehe kidding. These are pretty good. The only one that I would say has a problem, is the one where the surfboarder got in on the act lol. These are really good I Like the colouring on the sunset ones, and the brightness of the others. The place you stayed looks fantastic
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thanks for the encouragement, alastair. lol, the surfboarder keeps getting in the way. yes, the place was fantastic. i often had to choose between going to the beach and chillin’ in the hotel. cheers!
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You’re welcome. It looks good
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