I notice that in this forum, a lot of respect, camaraderie, friendliness, helpfulness, selflessness (and all other positive attitudes you could think about) is being shown to each other :) . It is very unlike other forums where people throw flames at each other.

Could this be because we are using our real names and we cannot hind behind made-up usernames? Something that the Internet has afforded people to be who they are not. Maybe we're afraid that other people might think less of us? Or maybe just all Filipino photographers really have a bond that makes us be what we are?

Well, I just want to shout: I love love love this forum! :Love: :Love: :Love:

Marco

I love you too, Pare!:D

Kidding aside, I agree with your sentiment.

Marco and Nick,

I agree with you guys and for those whom I have offended in any way in the other forums of DPP. My sincere apologies. I wasn't aware that I was already sounding like a preacher and made some people felt insulted. That was never my intention and sometimes the end does not justify the means. I simply want to help the multi-talented Filipino Photographer and Artist whether they are amateurs, pros, hobbyists, rich or poor and part of the administration. Will be lying low from now on and be more diplomatic in my comments. I do hope that those who are experts in their field do the same thing so that we will all live in a peaceful community.

Marco and Nick,

I agree with you guys and for those whom I have offended in any way in the other forums of DPP. My sincere apologies. I wasn't aware that I was already sounding like a preacher and made some people felt insulted. That was never my intention and sometimes the end does not justify the means. I simply want to help the multi-talented Filipino Photographer and Artist whether they are amateurs, pros, hobbyists, rich or poor and part of the administration. Will be lying low from now on and be more diplomatic in my comments. I do hope that those who are experts in their field do the same thing so that we will all live in a peaceful community.

well said Eric :)

You're not alone Marco. :)

You're not alone Marco. :)

Coming from the man with more than a thousand posts! :)

+12345 feel the same way!

welcome to the club:)

...Replying...
Coming from the man with more than a thousand posts! :)

+12345 feel the same way!

:D hehehehehe... Everyone will eventually hit that point; 'just got there ahead of the rest... mmmmmmmm... I'm just wondering, what happens when everyone becomes a Senior Member?

Erm, Eric, you are sounding like a preacher again. Hahahaha :D

Anyways, I will take this opportunity to warn you guys... I say what I feel and not what others feel.

If I go overboard, a tap will be appreciated. :D

Erm, Eric, you are sounding like a preacher again. Hahahaha :D

Anyways, I will take this opportunity to warn you guys... I say what I feel and not what others feel.

If I go overboard, a tap will be appreciated. :D

Tapping Rolando...:D

Joke lang Bro.! :)

Marco, I couldn't agree with you more.

A wonderful site indeed ........

:Grin:I agree with you Marco with everything you said. Meeting and exchanging ideas and experiences with people of the same hobby/profession is a wonderful experience. Earlier, I was making plans for December of going to Mt. Makulot in Batangas with one of our fellow DPP members here KSA. He also has a D50 same here. Hopefully matuloy sana, gusto ko subukan camera ko sa field (or bundok pala :D).

:Shock:Sana magkaroon ng get together of some sort ang mga DPP members & guests in the future, regardless of their camera brands. Kasi napansin ko ang EB only for those with a certain brand of camera. What about a "Generic EB"? Just a suggestion....:Thinking:

This is always a 2 way street; i.e., the members showing respect and decorum in posting and of course the mods being alert when the first fails.
Cheers to all

Archie

Made some great friends here during the first nikon eb. hoping to meet the rest of you guys soon. I <3 this site :D

Ok na ok nga! Lahat ng sections may buhay except for one (balansehin natin, hindi lahat perfect), Yung events section, walang laman!!!! nyahahaha. Sana may mabait na mag post ng mga upcoming events na suitable for general photo opp, anything, fashion shows, sports event, community events, mall events, photo contests, workshops etc. etc.

Hi Guys,

Thanks for your reply to the thread started by Marco. Anyway, I have a suggestion, why don't we have a Generic Christmas EB? Regardless of what camera or brand you prefer, let's have a get together, I'm sure even those based abroad or in the province are coming home for the holidays. I was based abroad and it is really different out there during the holidays. There's no place like home. We can also look for sponsors. If there's a will, there is always a way. Peace to all of you.

I have to admit, i am slowly becoming a forum addict.. Liking the site, enjoying the posts and the topics... I should be asleep considering I have to be at work early tom.. but here I am, posting.. :Thinking:

now I definitely will be needing my corned beef tomorrow...:D

It is great to see a lot of people responding to this thread. I just started this thread to show how much I value and treasure the friends I made here in DPP and how much thankful I am for DPP, it has helped me a lot on improving my shooting skills. :)

About the December EB, tsk tsk :(, wish I could go at that time. Kaya lang I've already used up all my vacation leaves this year so going back to the Philippines will have to wait until January. Well, anyways, sana matuloy nga ang EB ninyo. It will be a good opportunity for us to see the people who've been giving us these great advices and be able to thank them personally too. :) I know it will be a great and fun time!

I have to admit, i am slowly becoming a forum addict.. Liking the site, enjoying the posts and the topics... I should be asleep considering I have to be at work early tom.. but here I am, posting.. :Thinking:

now I definitely will be needing my corned beef tomorrow...:D

hehehehe :D I know what you mean.

Hi Guys,

Thanks for your reply to the thread started by Marco. Anyway, I have a suggestion, why don't we have a Generic Christmas EB? Regardless of what camera or brand you prefer, let's have a get together, I'm sure even those based abroad or in the province are coming home for the holidays. I was based abroad and it is really different out there during the holidays. There's no place like home. We can also look for sponsors. If there's a will, there is always a way. Peace to all of you.
:) Yes why not a Generic Christmas EB, just to meet the members, who were so helpful to newbies in sorting things out with their new cameras, newbies like me :Grin:, I know of two other members who works here in KSA will be coming home for the holidays. Sana nga merong sponsor. :D

I'm sure there are plenty of members works abroad will be off for vacation this holiday season. Looking forward to meet some of our new found friends here.

Actually I'm singing. "At home ako sa DPP"

(Sounds like "TFC" for those who are based outside Phil., can you sing it?)

:) Yes why not a Generic Christmas EB, just to meet the members, who were so helpful to newbies in sorting things out with their new cameras, newbies like me :Grin:, I know of two other members who works here in KSA will be coming home for the holidays. Sana nga merong sponsor. :D

alexis

who's the guys goin by holiday?
me also by mid-december

hope to be jojo, jun tordz, kaka oning, yuri, pol M, at sino pa kaya?
abangan kita kita kits sa pinas. there's no place like your home
kodakan na o labas na ipen heheheh joke

FherD

If I go overboard, a tap will be appreciated. :D

Don't worry, I'm a Seaman, I'll have the lifeboat ready to haul you back on board:D

Mike

alexis

who's the guys goin by holiday?
me also by mid-december

hope to be jojo, jun tordz, kaka oning, yuri, pol M, at sino pa kaya?
abangan kita kita kits sa pinas. there's no place like your home
kodakan na o labas na ipen heheheh joke

FherD

I'm not sure about jojo and the rest of the gang here but the two members I was referring to would be egay from dhahran and orlando from Yanbu. :) Jojo and Jerome just took their vacation last april/may, I think. :Grin: sana nga merong EB from this part of the world.

Fherdy, correction about my earlier reply, uwi nga daw si Jojo because of the seminars sa Iloilo and Makati. I just talked to him about his plans for December-January. Sorry about that.

Grand KSA-EB will be during the "Id Al-Fitr" Ramadan holidays (October 22-27, 2006)... Pinoy photographers (mostly DPP and PiPho members) will be roaming around KSA for numerous photo-ops and outdoor adventure.

Here's the tentative sched and program of activities...
- Eastern region group (Khobar & Dammam) will travel to Riyadh on the evening of the 21st and meet up with the Central region group.

- Eastern and Central region groups will travel to Yanbu on the early morning of 22nd and meet up with the Western region group (Yanbu and Jeddah) by nightfall.

- We will be travelling by land (convoy)... travel time from Khobar to Riyadh = 4hrs... travel time from Riyadh to Yanbu = 16 hours.

- Places to visit... Yanbu, Rabigh, Jeddah, Taif

- Activities... desert driving, scuba diving, trekking, and lots of photography.

Hindi na kelangan mag-sign up... basta dumating ang gustong sumama... huwag kalimutan magdala ng sleeping bag, tent, folding bed... at higit sa lahat, CAMERA.

Grand KSA-EB will be during the "Id Al-Fitr" Ramadan holidays (October 22-27, 2006)... Pinoy photographers (mostly DPP and PiPho members) will be roaming around KSA for numerous photo-ops and outdoor adventure.

Here's the tentative sched and program of activities...
- Eastern region group (Khobar & Dammam) will travel to Riyadh on the evening of the 21st and meet up with the Central region group.

- Eastern and Central region groups will travel to Yanbu on the early morning of 22nd and meet up with the Western region group (Yanbu and Jeddah) by nightfall.

- We will be travelling by land (convoy)... travel time from Khobar to Riyadh = 4hrs... travel time from Riyadh to Yanbu = 16 hours.

- Places to visit... Yanbu, Rabigh, Jeddah, Taif

- Activities... desert driving, scuba diving, trekking, and lots of photography.

Hindi na kelangan mag-sign up... basta dumating ang gustong sumama... huwag kalimutan magdala ng sleeping bag, tent, folding bed... at higit sa lahat, CAMERA.

Wow Jose! :Grin: When you guys do it... You really do it in style! :D Grabe galing!

Grand KSA-EB will be during the "Id Al-Fitr" Ramadan holidays (October 22-27, 2006)... Pinoy photographers (mostly DPP and PiPho members) will be roaming around KSA for numerous photo-ops and outdoor adventure.

Here's the tentative sched and program of activities...
- Eastern region group (Khobar & Dammam) will travel to Riyadh on the evening of the 21st and meet up with the Central region group.

- Eastern and Central region groups will travel to Yanbu on the early morning of 22nd and meet up with the Western region group (Yanbu and Jeddah) by nightfall.

- We will be travelling by land (convoy)... travel time from Khobar to Riyadh = 4hrs... travel time from Riyadh to Yanbu = 16 hours.

- Places to visit... Yanbu, Rabigh, Jeddah, Taif

- Activities... desert driving, scuba diving, trekking, and lots of photography.

Hindi na kelangan mag-sign up... basta dumating ang gustong sumama... huwag kalimutan magdala ng sleeping bag, tent, folding bed... at higit sa lahat, CAMERA.

Excited na ako dito! Heheheh! :D

Just buzz me up bossing once nandito na kayo sa Yanbu! :)

Wala bang taga NJ/NY/CT/PA dito? :(

Wala bang taga NJ/NY/CT/PA dito? :(

I'm a little further down Marco(MD/DC area). It would be great if we can have something similar here in the East Coast. Anyone else?

By the way, I'm also a DPP forum addict. :Grin: Lot's of good and helpful people we have here.

regards.

I'm a little further down Marco(MD/DC area). It would be great if we can have something similar here in the East Coast. Anyone else?

By the way, I'm also a DPP forum addict. :Grin: Lot's of good and helpful people we have here.

regards.

Some of my relatives live that area... 'Dami yatang Pinoy diyan... :Grin:

Grand KSA-EB will be during the "Id Al-Fitr" Ramadan holidays (October 22-27, 2006)... Pinoy photographers (mostly DPP and PiPho members) will be roaming around KSA for numerous photo-ops and outdoor adventure.

Here's the tentative sched and program of activities...
- Eastern region group (Khobar & Dammam) will travel to Riyadh on the evening of the 21st and meet up with the Central region group.

- Eastern and Central region groups will travel to Yanbu on the early morning of 22nd and meet up with the Western region group (Yanbu and Jeddah) by nightfall.

- We will be travelling by land (convoy)... travel time from Khobar to Riyadh = 4hrs... travel time from Riyadh to Yanbu = 16 hours.

- Places to visit... Yanbu, Rabigh, Jeddah, Taif

- Activities... desert driving, scuba diving, trekking, and lots of photography.

Hindi na kelangan mag-sign up... basta dumating ang gustong sumama... huwag kalimutan magdala ng sleeping bag, tent, folding bed... at higit sa lahat, CAMERA.

Wow, kung saan pa Ramadan maraming trabaho. Anyway, everything is ready for me for the Yanbu Trip as we did before on Abha II and III trips except for my Autofocus Car(Ford Focus) that needs a new cam belt hoping i can replace it soon before the trip for another 1600Km to travel.:Shock: Ekskayted ako..!

I know this a digital photography forum. Hinahanap ko kung san pwede magtanong tungkol sa film medium format. San nga ba? :Grin: Or bawal? hehehe

I know this a digital photography forum. Hinahanap ko kung san pwede magtanong tungkol sa film medium format. San nga ba? :Grin: Or bawal? hehehe

You can always use "Other Equipment", "FotoCafe" or sometimes even "Accessories", to a lesser extent. :)

You can always use "Other Equipment", "FotoCafe" or sometimes even "Accessories", to a lesser extent. :)

Sige ayos! Thanks for the tip!:)

Turning AD too.. but, I feel the forum can improve more... I love the members, mods and admins though, the community air is strong.