"Unspoiled, sincere, peaceful , surprising - this is the sunset over a remote barrio that is not easy to experience in crowded beaches and touristy islands."
I have just visited a remote barangay of the historical town of Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur and did some tiring hike to steep trails to reach a waterfall. Spent much of our time, the darkness is coming in a rush. I just needed to hurry up to be safe. It was going dark and I am still at the remote barrios and it was about 15 minutes more before reaching the town center. It was not a regret, there I saw this magnificent sunset!
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What I love about exploring the remote barrios in our province and some adjacent provinces is the feeling of uncertainty.
It is the uncertainty that gives you anxiety if what you are going to discover is of worth or not, good or bad, surprising or disgusting. That's the "thrill" and I am always looking after that thrill.
I exited the remote barrio of Babal-lasi-oan in the town of Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur and I have to pass several barangays more. At a barrio called "Gusing," my brother who was driving our motorbike was rushing to get rid of the dark along this remote barrios.
But the moment I saw this magnificent sunset I told him to stop to capture this moment in time - such a wonderful sunset in a barrio.
We are about to cross a river and there is no bridge here, in fact a bridge is under construction but the construction has been stopped due to lack of funds. No choice - cross the river!
The river remained calm as if it wants us to cross safely. Aside from that, the river gave us the best spot to appreciate this scene and it allowed the sky to reflect to its calm waters for us to enjoy.
Unspoiled, sincere, peaceful , surprising - this is the sunset over a remote barrio that can hardly be seen in crowded beaches and touristy islands.
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great post.. it was very informative and it was easily understood. this is really what blogging is all about sharing your life and letting your readers get to know you,
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Thanks Leira! You're absolutely right!
Deleteno other words... but simply breathtaking... pwede bang gawin kong background sa desktop... good shot, bro. Yahweh bless.
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Panalo talaga photos mo Ed. :)
ReplyDelete@Ralph. Pwedeng pwede! Why not! Haha!
ReplyDelete@Chilipina, perfect timing lang kasi talaga! :))
ReplyDeletewow. your images are always breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteyou have some of the nicest landscape photos i've seen. :>
Athena, ow wow thanks ;)
Deletei super like it - the way you captured it..hope i could maximize my cam and able to take as great as this photo..
ReplyDeleteGagay I believe you can! ;))
DeleteEveryone of us is unaware that this kind of phenomenon, the blood red sky is one of the signs of the times that the coming of the Lord is nigh at hand. As we it, we gape for awe. We're amazed and appreciative this magnificent sunset so to speak. This is not what my thoughts lead me to write on, but what the Bible speaks as the thought of the Lord. Thank you for capturing this for keepsake.
ReplyDeleteThe river is very still..
ReplyDeleteReflecting the colors of the late afternoon sun!
What I like about rivers and shots like these is that you can feel the stillness of the place, and in by your self.. in can be deceptive as you know for a fact that the river itself if full of life..
flowing! :)
the sunset, afternoon sky, and river create a dramatic view that you have captured perfectly on both photos.
ReplyDelete@Sir Gil, Actually sir I am aware per Biblical basis and this is just ONE of the many signs of the end times :) A lot of Biblical prophecies are already appearing.
ReplyDeleteBut for me, as long as we are "saved" by Jesus Christ already, there is nothing to worry because our salvation is in His hands. :)
Ah, the golden hour. There is always something about it that soothes the weary traveler's soul. This is why sunsets are among my favorite things to photograph.
ReplyDeleteGreat going, Ed.
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@Ms. N, yeah! Thanks a bunch. It is raelly relaxing.
ReplyDeletelovely sunset photos. =) i'm not good in night photography.
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures so much.. fiery haha! I envy you of being able to roam around...! :D
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We go out of the Philippines seeking majestic photos, when all the while they're just there right in our own backyard, or barrio!
ReplyDeleteganda nman ng views... gusto ko rin makita ung mga ganitong views in real... =)) enjoy.. - shiela
ReplyDeleteWOW! That's all I can say! Breathtakingly beautiful photos.:)
ReplyDeleteAmazing! So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteyou are right, you snapped a couple of magnificent sunset pictures...
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Now that's a sunset! I actually said that out loud ha. WHOA!
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing sunset photos! You already, galing!
ReplyDeleteAnother great thing to do in sta. maria is to swim =)
ReplyDeleteVery nice shots ;))
ReplyDeletewow very nice sunset photography! what camera mode did you use? i have the sunset and dawn modes in my p & s Nikon camera but the reddish pinkish one i haven't had that! romantic!!great job.
ReplyDeleteang sarap naman jan! parang gus2 ko puntahan. i skipped sta. maria last time kase inabutan na ako ng gabi sa kabilang town. kala ko nung una walang beach sa ilocos, dame pala. :) buti calm yung river pagtawid nyo at d kau napano.
ReplyDelete@Ate Gael, yup. the beach stretch in Ilocos Sur is way longer than La Union and Ilocos Norte :)
ReplyDeleteWow! That's a magical sunset indeed. Please do share more. ^_^
ReplyDeleteFantastic Sunset shot and its reflection on the river. Great!
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SUNSETS ARE WINDOW OF HEAVENS Ed. :) Sunset chaser ako Ed. :) I haveplenty of collections. One day, i am goin to blog about it. :) HAHAHAYSSS... Sana mapuntahn ko din to. :
ReplyDeleteWow ang saya niyan Olan! Will be looking forward for that. I really loe sunsets a lot.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sunset! Really looks so peaceful and serene.
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