Lomography

During the day, you can still see and walk easily through its main street and alleys. But wait 'til Myeongdong gets dark and you will be lost amidst the huge crowd of shoppers and tourists as well as makeshift stalls that are put up for the night market. Myeondong seems a lot livelier after 6:00pm.

The store is a paradise full of analogue hopes and wonders where lomo enthusiasts may wish to be to quell any fear as rumors speculated the apocalypse at the end of 2012.

Day or night, this mecca of contemporary art and youth culture in Seoul has much pleasures to offer its visitors.

Attracting herds of local and foreign visitors, this communication and observation tower from which to view the cityscape has become a symbol of Seoul and definitely South Korea's pride.

I have never done ice skating in my life but I did not dare try while in Seoul for fear I might break my bones. I could imagine the case would spoil the fun of seeing much of this lovely city in so short a time. The thought of limping with a broken leg on a cold winter day gave me the creeps. I contented myself with watching skaters of all ages glide their way happily through the white, solid icy ground.

Under the harsh, cold temperature outside, our only protection was the layers of clothing to keep our bodies warm. Nevertheless, fangcarpenter (Ailen) and I persisted on going to the Korea House. A visit to this house will provide tourists a glimpse of Korean traditional life and culture and is really worth the time looking for it.

Looking for souvenirs to remember your Seoul sojourn? When you want to buy Korean gift items other than bottles of kimchi, the best place to visit in Seoul is Insadong.

2011 may not be the best year of my life but definitely not the least to be remembered. With almost 12K lomographs uploaded, winning a trip to Rio last April and to Seoul in January 2012 plus finally being the LHOTD after 3 years, I ain't complaining. Looking back, this year has blessed me with lots of opportunities to constantly push the envelope of my lomo possibilities.

A tour of Dumaguete will never be complete without a morning fill of sticky rice and ripe mango paired with native hot chocolate. Where else can this divine breakfast be best available in the city except at the eateries in a public market.

Marikina is not just a city of quality shoes but a real beauty in itself.

The simple beauty of the boulevard in Dumaguete is truly captivating that one who visits will just keep coming back.

Popular among beachgoers, mountaineers, and outdoor adventurists, Anawangin promises to be a wild yet relaxing escape from toxic urban life.

The now famous tourist attraction in Talisay City is the so-called The Ruins which is actually what is left of the Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson ancestral home.

DIESEL's window display looked knockout great in Lomography. At least that's how I remembered it to be two years ago.

Come to think of it, the street is a living museum that teaches us many things about our past, present and future.

He'd probably be at home at the heart of Manila. He would have rented a bedroom space in one of the old buildings. He would have used the dilapidated walls of old cinema houses as his canvas. He would have frequented the underpasses and overpasses to observe people and contemplate about life. With faith, trade, sex and drugs, Basquiat would have loved Quaipo.

Shooting inside the mall is usually not allowed but getting good results from inconspicuous shoot is definitely gratifying.

Manila's famous bargain market never fails to be a great photographic location - especially in monochromes.