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Last October 1, 2011 was a big day for several officers and members of PCC (PnSers Camera Club). As we joined for the first time the famous “Scott Kelby’s Annual World Wide Photowalk”, which I think its now on its 3rd year.

So basically, what is a photowalk? Well, according to Scott Kelby’s worldwidephotowalk website.

It’s a social photography event where photographers get together (usually in a downtown area or trendy section of town) to walk around, shoot photos, and generally have fun with other photographers.

Photowalkers from different countries, cities and location from around the world would simultaneously go for a photowalk on October 1 and 2, 2011, and we (PCC) opt to registered for the Quezon City (Memorial Circle) photowalk, with Sir Tilak Hettige as our Walk Leader. I think we’re about 40 photography hobbyist that day. With PCC being the largest delegation.

Participants are then are invited to join the photo contest and submit their best shot for that day. Leaders would then pick one, and that one will get the chance to be chosen as Scott Kelby’s Grand Winner for the year.

Hoping a PCC member shines on this contest

p.s. as you can see my bike “BIKO” is included in the group shot lol!

Good thing cameras and videos are not restricted at the view deck (arm of the cross) in Dambana ng Kagitingan, Mt. Samat Memorial Shrine, as I have managed to capture the splendid beauty of its surroundings from the top.

And mind you the place is not good for people with acrophobia (fear of heights) as its really scary up there, specially when its windy, the whole place seems to sway haha!

When you reached the arm of the cross, you are just 243 feet from the base, and its built on top of the mountain which is 1,821 feet above sea level. You could actually view clouds below the view deck. Ang baba lang di ba? hehe!

Yahoooooohh!!!! I’m ranting and raving tonight as I nailed the 4th place out of 80 entries submitted by photographers from around the world at DPReview Photo Challenge – “Get A Room You Two!“.

Now I know what Shamcey Supsup feels after she’s crowned 4th place in the recent 2011 Miss Universe pageant haha! It feels soooooohhhh gooooood!!!!

The grin on my face has almost reached my ears as I’m reading the notification email from dpreview about the photo challenge results. I’ve actually joined more than a dozen photo challenge from them in the past, and this is the closest ranking I got from the top. Its unprecedented!!!

Thanks to all who voted for my entry “Tire Hoppers”! My digital hormones comes alive! lol

You can view all other entries HERE!