NatureLoverJJWal
FollowThis is Honda Bay in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. Honda Bay is known of its shallow reefs and beaches that are best for snorkeling, diving, and swimmi...
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This is Honda Bay in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. Honda Bay is known of its shallow reefs and beaches that are best for snorkeling, diving, and swimming. When my husband and I visited the place, we went for snorkeling at Pambato Reef and went for diving and swimming at Loli and Cowrie Islands. The place is awesome and in the morning we were there it was so tranquil. Honda Bay is just a part of Puerto Princesa, Palawan where you can find the "Underground River Cave" it won the 7th wonders of the world lately. It has very clear water also.
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Copyright Notice: ALL IMAGES on this web site are protected by the U.S. and international copyright laws, all rights reserved. The image may not copied, reproduced, manipulated, or used in any way, without written permission of Jelieta Walinski Ph.D, & Walinski’s Inner Vision Photography a licensed owner. Any unauthorized usage will be prosecuted to the full extent of US Copyright Law.
Ang larawan na ito ay copyrighted kaya huwag mag-atubiling kopyahin, o "mag-screenshot", huwag imanipula, at aangkinin.Alalahanin na araw-araw ko minomonitor ang mga larawan mo..
'STEALING IS A CRIME!"
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zaraprada
October 15, 2013
nice view..this is one of the place in the Philippines nga imong balik balikan..
NatureLoverJJWal
October 15, 2013
Yes Ninang Z. I will really return to the place. It is very stress relieving place.
gldosa
October 16, 2013
Fantastic shot. Now that I have viewed your Pic I want to go there and see it for myself.
NatureLoverJJWal
October 16, 2013
gldosa, yes you can just google on how to go there and book for hotels. The government of Palawan is the one running the place so it is not expensive. No private (capitalists) running it.
hamzababikr
October 20, 2013
Very Great! charming unity between sea, land and sky. Thank you for that
doipacotibarola
October 24, 2013
i wish i had a hand like yours... or i may say a talent just like yours... such a beautiful work of Art... Amazingly beautiful..every angle was just so nice and the place is quite peaceful.. Nice capture ma'am..
NatureLoverJJWal
October 24, 2013
Doi, all you need to do is just practice. Experience is the beat teacher. thanks so much for the support.
cydjaniolacuaton
October 24, 2013
So Fabulous! (Nagkadilaab na buntag)Flaming full of GLORY in the morning.Keep it up Madam!and be yourself.Mwuahhhhhhhhhhh
charisseaguirre-mariveles
October 29, 2013
Awesome! The view was perfectly captured in the photo. You are a genius!
christynescurzonmindo
November 02, 2013
it really looks so peaceful...i want to spend my second honeymoon here...thanks for the idea maam gigi..
NatureLoverJJWal
November 02, 2013
Christyn, thank you for the endless support from you. I really appreciate it.
jameswalinski
November 03, 2013
I remember how we drove to the place hon, I am proud of you to have photo taken this way.
NatureLoverJJWal
November 03, 2013
Shie, million thanks and I am very happy for the support you have given to this photo.
NatureLoverJJWal
November 04, 2013
Chris, as always I am very blessed to have you as friend thank you so much.
imeldacalubanbuenaflor
November 05, 2013
Super....as in...wonderful.......impressive and nice view.......
NatureLoverJJWal
November 05, 2013
Melbs, thank you so much. You really look for ways to support me in my endeavor.
danilocamotesdayaganonjr
November 05, 2013
Passion + Skills + Attitude + Vast Imagination = One real masterpiece, nothing less expected from a true artist.. congrats teacher....
NatureLoverJJWal
November 05, 2013
Hello Dan, my students are my inspiration too. I am hoping they will feel the same. thank you for your support.
NatureLoverJJWal
November 05, 2013
Jov, thank you so much for the support you have given to my photo.
raquellaurentejensen
November 06, 2013
awesome! the light reflection on the serene water is gorgeous.
aidadawal
November 06, 2013
Very nice picture, amazing view. You got it perfect, I like it Gi. Good luck!
NatureLoverJJWal
November 07, 2013
Cocoi, million thanks always for your support. You are truly a friend.
NatureLoverJJWal
November 08, 2013
yehey. I received a wonderful message from my best friend. love you sue...
leizlignaciolindo
November 08, 2013
It's the beauty of the eyes that could appreciate such magnificent creation and it takes an adroit talent to really capture it with great excellence.. cograts mam! ;-)
NatureLoverJJWal
November 08, 2013
Leizl, I am very blessed to know you and have your support million thanks to you.
pinkyeradehino
November 09, 2013
hehehe..Ma'am ngayon ko lang nabasa ang pm mo. :) Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!!
irenetorres
November 10, 2013
This is a masterpiece. Keep up the good work.The most wonderful sunrise photo I have ever seen.
NatureLoverJJWal
November 11, 2013
Irene, million thanks to you for everything. You are really a kababayan and a friend.
kee-aarcastro
November 12, 2013
silky, smooth water; dramatic skies; sharp detail from front to back. Beautifully captured, tita Gi!
carlagomez
November 20, 2013
this has made me speechless! ^_^ very wonderful ..
Thanks for taking an awesome shot of God's wonderful creation :)
Thanks for taking an awesome shot of God's wonderful creation :)
NatureLoverJJWal
November 20, 2013
Carla, you really did not disappoint me. You give your solid support. Million thanks for that my friend.
NatureLoverJJWal
November 20, 2013
Ariam, million thanks always. I am so lucky to have your appreciation.
rmmariveles
November 24, 2013
People with one color and law or preciple in an organization is not unity it is called uniformity.True unity are people with different color and precept but they have mutual understanding between their conflict of misunderstanding. Like these boat they are not united in colors and design but they have peace each other on their position.They were not fight for rights who is in the front.
NatureLoverJJWal
November 25, 2013
Pinsan, I am so thankful with the words of wisdom you have given in this photo. Thank you for giving a nice description.
NatureLoverJJWal
November 25, 2013
Jonah, my favorite student. thank you so much for the innermost support from you.
NatureLoverJJWal
November 25, 2013
hi Miss Jean, love and miss you...million thanks for the support.
NatureLoverJJWal
November 25, 2013
Mel, we are planning to move to Palawan, but until now we are studying the weather condition of our country.
NatureLoverJJWal
November 25, 2013
Million thanks Billy. I really love to read comments from people and co-photographers.
rubenbayer
November 26, 2013
Very nice place! How lucky we are that we have our talent to do a small boat that could easily transport us.and making us to look the mother nature how wonderful it is.
NatureLoverJJWal
November 26, 2013
Ruben, thank you so much for the words of wisdom and for doing something for my request.
NatureLoverJJWal
November 27, 2013
Ed, thanks so much for the appreciation/comment. I am so glad for it.
NatureLoverJJWal
December 02, 2013
Sisirakumarabandara, thank you so much for the appreciation/comments. I will check on your current contest and vote, hope you are checking mine too.
stephenbedico
December 02, 2013
magnificent view, extremely beautiful and very impressive. I love it....
rowenaybiaslara
December 06, 2013
Love this place... Ive been this place just a week ago, such a lovely place???? perfect capture indeed!!!!!
NatureLoverJJWal
December 06, 2013
Weng, thanks so much for the wonderful sharing. This place is one of our treasures.
joyarellanoamistad
December 16, 2013
Tranquility is the word that best describes this image..so peaceful..so calm..
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Jie, this is AWESOME..
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Jie, this is AWESOME..
snowdon
December 16, 2013
Many congratulations on your Finalist status in your view competition. Well deserved
NatureLoverJJWal
December 16, 2013
thank you Ninang may Yolanda man o wala andyan ka...I envy Kenji because she has a very supportive Nanay.
NatureLoverJJWal
December 17, 2013
Hello, Million thanks. Canon 1DX, canon lens 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
NatureLoverJJWal
December 17, 2013
Hi Rose, good you explored the place already. Million thanks for the appreciation/comment.
NatureLoverJJWal
December 18, 2013
Lindsey, our beautiful niece million thanks and have a wonderful Christmas!
kareemhassaneldawdy
December 20, 2013
Good photo and i see abstract and landscape and this is amazing, my friend i so hoop to u is a good always :)
NatureLoverJJWal
December 20, 2013
My Friend, I really love the landscape you took photo of from Saudi. and hoping someday I can take photo the beauty of nature in Middle East. thanks for this.
NatureLoverJJWal
December 20, 2013
Anthony, I am so happy have support from my co-photographer like you. Million thanks.
anthonypenaso
December 20, 2013
Indeed, an absolute masterpiece by a photography genius! Amazing, Awesome, Captivating!
NatureLoverJJWal
December 20, 2013
My Friend, you know I am very much happy to have my friend giving his precious words.
zacharyballaran
December 20, 2013
One of the best resort in the world.is located in the Philippines and it was captured very well. :)
NatureLoverJJWal
December 21, 2013
Zachary, I really love the place. It was my first visit when we were there. So lovely. million thanks.
NatureLoverJJWal
December 21, 2013
Richard, I am so much happy for all the appreciation of my co-photographers.
ihwalz
December 20, 2013
I was there also in palawan last March together with my wife n kids we just visited the underground river it is amazing...yeah it is one of the place categorize as its 7th wonders and one of the tourist spot and best place in the philippines. More fun in the philippines...
NatureLoverJJWal
December 21, 2013
Ihwalz, that was the time we visited the place too. Hahaha might be we saw there. Anyway we were not able to to El Nido. I know the place is the most beautiful place because all the hotels were full. So when we really decide to come during those days we need to book ahead of time for assurance. But we have the reason to come back. thanks for your appreciation.
ritafayeadams
December 27, 2013
absolutely stunning composition! Congratulations on the contest award.
NatureLoverJJWal
December 28, 2013
Ritafadams, Million thanks for the greetings, comment/appreciation.
KayBrewer
December 28, 2013
Already commented, awarded, voted In Focus - now another vote - this time Light in Water contest - and contrats for Finalist in View contest! deserved
troypointerphotographypointer
January 07, 2014
Palwan a well known Island for its beauty Not the only island that is tranquil in the Philippines troy pointer photography has been going there since 1996
check his web site for his pictures also But this is a GREAT picture and I like the sunset hope she gets an award
thanks troy
www.troypointerphotography.com
check his web site for his pictures also But this is a GREAT picture and I like the sunset hope she gets an award
thanks troy
www.troypointerphotography.com
NatureLoverJJWal
January 09, 2014
yes, Troy. This is a unique island. Lots of fish and rocks. very beautiful.
estercastillo08
January 12, 2014
Wonderful , one of the visiting tourist place in our country , cheers Gigi, voted ! Congrats for this photo, one of the finalist in Your View Photo Contest , ester
NatureLoverJJWal
January 12, 2014
Ester, Million thanks for the appreciation/comment. I am hoping and praying they will preserve what is in there. Protection of Mother earth is more important than anything else.
LCdutch
January 16, 2014
This is absolutely fantastic light flow. The detail and tone are excellent but soft and smooth. Larry
GeraldineLefoe
January 20, 2014
Stunning image from the leading lines, the beautiful colours and those exceptional clouds and lighting. Well done
TimothyPrincehorn
January 22, 2014
I wish I had shot this photo and it was on my site. Beautiful. Congratulations.
NatureLoverJJWal
January 23, 2014
Timothy, sometimes we have wishes, and wishes come true. We will just work on our wishes so it will be materialized. Thank you for your comment/appreciation.
harleylynn
February 04, 2014
Love it.. Voted :) Thanks for your support to a newbie. Your photos are well deserving. Awesome shot hun :)
KayBrewer
February 06, 2014
voted Water World contest! congrats on being contest finalist in Your View - deserved
NatureLoverJJWal
February 17, 2014
Million thanks Gracie. I am still busy settling lots of photos to be uploaded.
suecrous
February 27, 2014
WOW!!!!! Your shots are really incredible- hopefully, one day, I will be able to take some shots half as amazing as yours are! WOW!!!!!
shema
March 13, 2014
congratulations, this is superb, added to my faves, a place I would love to visit and snorkel too!
johnny_renaissance
October 04, 2014
Your work is amazing. I will be honored to vote for your images. All the Best, John.
jodievucas
January 18, 2015
I absolutely love this image. So serene, so peaceful, I feel like I am there. That is what you want a photograph to do for you, take you there, that is what photography is all about. Wonderful capture, thank you for sharing with us.
christopheclovis
January 20, 2015
Hi. Very nice colors. Not overdone. Peaceful landscape and beautiful composition
Kglen
January 31, 2015
Beautiful, I love how the boats draw your eye into the photo. I can feel the serenity of the moment.
C2680
February 03, 2015
I am speechless. you just put an awesome visual expression of tranquility in your photograph.The light composition is mesmerizing. I found less of words to praise your capture.
StarlaC
February 14, 2015
Love this image. Just looking at it, how the light is captured and reflected naturally, just makes a person feel the calm
RockyS
January 10, 2020
Hi Gigi, And of course I am partial to wondrous and colorful, sunrises and sunsets. This photo captures it all; very inspiring. thank you for sharing.
NatureLoverJJWal
January 10, 2020
I am sorry for letting you rewrite this comment. I seldom answer comment of photographers because I responded with support to their gallery. I am sorry for it was accidentally erased. What i was about to write was....You are more poetic in your description and thank you so much for that! English is not my first language but I am learning and thinking to learn more poetic words that I usually have.
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Location
I took this photo at the very serene and peaceful place of Honda Bay, Palawan, Philippines. It is the place with crystal clear water and it is the place where we can found the Puerto Princessa Subterraninan River National Park.Time
It was taken at 5:53:18 AM, when the suns started to show up in the Horizon of the Honda Bay.Lighting
It was the golden hour time. We travelled with motorcycle at about 2:30 in the early morning of March 29, 2013. We arrived at the place at about 4:30 AM. Sun showed up at about 75 degrees angling to the parked boat. My position was over-looking to the boat.Equipment
I used my Canon 1D-X with Canon Lens EF24-70mmf/2.8L II USM, Canon Remote Controller TC-80N3, and Manfroto 190PROB Tripod. Iused also Heliopan 82mm slim circular polarizer and Singh-Ray 82mm Variable Neutral Density Filter.Inspiration
The serenity and the alluring beauty of the exotic place catch my attention.Editing
I added a little saturation in it. No croppingIn my camera bag
Canon camera, Manfroto 190XPROB Tripod, EF canon Lens 24-70mm, cable release.Feedback
Go to place ahead of time. Have a checklist on what are the necessary gadgets you will be needing in the place. Do not shoot immediately Study for better angle. Have your camera on tripod, if you don't have tripod you can brace yourself on a tree or building. If there are lots of people like this place because it is a tourist destination you can set your shutter into the slowest shutter to erase people. Sometimes you can include the tourists also in your composition.