Hello DPP Readers,

It is our pleasure to announce the fifth installment of DPP's ON ASSIGNMENT series courtesy of Columbia Outdoor Apparel. This challenge may be toughest yet since the lucky DPP members chosen for this mission will be climbing Mount Mayoyao in Ifugao.

The expedition will start on October 21 and will end on October 26.

The mission:

1) Climb Mount Yayoyao
2) Shoot the Apfo'or, Makaliwagha and Lehbong Burial Tombs
3) Shoot Chuyong Viewpoint and the Falls
4) Travel to Cultural Heritage Sites
5) Be part of he Pat-Yay Photo Expedition
6) Cover the rice wine making, native hut assembly and palay harvesting activities on Mount Mayoyao

As always, DPP will be pre-selecting ONE Team Leader for this trip. This means we may choose up to FOUR members from this Forum to go on the trip.

Please take notice of the dates for this trip. The trip will start on a weekday (Tuesday to Sunday) so for those of you who work, you will have to file for a leave, or call in sick - but there will be evidence that you were somewhere else. Only put your name on this list if you are 100% certain you can make the dates. Because if we choose you and you suddenly back out, the ON ASSIGNMENT will be compromised.

This will be a VERY demanding trip so if you don't think you can handle it physically, don't list yourself.

This thread will only be open until October 15, 2008.

As always, to all our members who want to go ON ASSIGNMENT with DPP let us know why you want to take up this challenge.

As a bonus, Columbia Outdoor Apparel, Mountainsmith and Sea To Summit will be giving away special items to equip participants of the ON ASSIGNMENT.

So, START SIGNING UP!

do the photographers need to carry their tents, cook sets, stoves, food, etc aside from their gear and clothes?

do the photographers need to carry their tents, cook sets, stoves, food, etc aside from their gear and clothes?

no need. only photo gear and clothes. columbia outdoor will provide the rest. :D

Wow, good luck to the photographers who will be chosen. This will be like a National Geographic expedition!!

Wow, good luck to the photographers who will be chosen. This will be like a National Geographic expedition!!

What was the drug you took when we went to Mount Pinatubo?

i think they had power bars during that time nins :D hehehehehehe

this will be a great experience :D hehehehehe good luck to those who will be chosen :D

What was the drug you took when we went to Mount Pinatubo?


Nino, just because you couldn't keep up with me on our hike to Mt. Pinatubo, you're already assuming I take drugs!!:Sick:






Celebrex 400mg (best pain reliever after the hike). hehehe....:Dum:

Nino, just because you couldn't keep up with me on our hike to Mt. Pinatubo, you're already assuming I take drugs!!:Sick:














Celebrex 400mg (best pain reliever after the hike). hehehe....:Dum:

Is that one of those blue pills Pfizer makes? :D

I have several Columbia pants (convertible and non-convertible), shorts, shirts (long sleeved and short sleeve), caps, hats, shoes, and socks. A Mountainsmith daypack, 50L weekend pack, and a pouch. Plus a couple of Sea to Summit dry sacks. I also have a Columbia sticker on my tripod and panohead case. My wife and son also wears Columbia pants, shirts, and caps. And i also wear regularly my black polo shirt with DPP and Columbia logo. That should be enough to select me for this trip :Grin:. Right Dino? (read: loyalty award :D). Do i need to ask Grandma Gert Boyle endorsement?

wow, this is great but not for me...

I have several Columbia pants (convertible and non-convertible), shorts, shirts (long sleeved and short sleeve), caps, hats, shoes, and socks. A Mountainsmith daypack, 50L weekend pack, and a pouch. Plus a couple of Sea to Summit dry sacks. I also have a Columbia sticker on my tripod and panohead case. My wife and son also wears Columbia pants, shirts, and caps. And i also wear regularly my black polo shirt with DPP and Columbia logo. That should be enough to select me for this trip :Grin:. Right Dino? (read: loyalty award :D). Do i need to ask Grandma Gert Boyle endorsement?

We got our first pitch! Thanks Mitz.

Is that one of those blue pills Pfizer makes? :D

time for you to write your pitch.... :)

time for you to write your pitch.... :)

Time for me to start training first. :Shock:

Time for me to start training first. :Shock:

you have 24 days to train and make your pitch :)

you have 24 days to train and make your pitch :)

Same goes for you Paolo. :D

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mic, starting pitching already :D you've been viewing the thread for more than 30 mins na!:D

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mic, starting pitching already :D you've been viewing the thread for more than 30 mins na!:D

hahaha! you caught me there spam. i'll post my pitch within this week or next week. :D need to finish something pa. :)

Same goes for you Paolo. :D

hahaha! :Grin:

hahaha! you caught me there spam. i'll post my pitch within this week or next week. :D need to finish something pa. :)

go make one na... lol if you made it to mourdor i'm sure you can make it to mayoyao :D

hahaha! you caught me there spam. i'll post my pitch within this week or next week. :D need to finish something pa. :)

It's time you went back to Mount Mayoyao with the One Ring. :Grin: Anyway, I'll wait for your pitch Michael.

@Nino- any clue whos the Team Leader for this OA? Let me guess... start with letter "J" working in Prudential = )


Answer: "JALY REYES" = )

go make one na... lol if you made it to mourdor i'm sure you can make it to mayoyao :D

it would be easy for mic to go back and forth hehehehehe though he needs a sidekick to keep him company :D hehehe time to find some MCnarra lovin :D

go make one na... lol if you made it to mourdor i'm sure you can make it to mayoyao :D


@Lloyd- Naks! SUPER MODERATOR mode ka na!:D

go make one na... lol if you made it to mourdor i'm sure you can make it to mayoyao :D

hahahaha!!

it would be easy for mic to go back and forth hehehehehe though he needs a sidekick to keep him company :D hehehe time to find some MCnarra lovin :D

lol! right! i need a Sam and Golum in this OA. :P

It's time you went back to Mount Mayoyao with the One Ring. :Grin: Anyway, I'll wait for your pitch Michael.

I need also an archer, a knight and a dwarf for this mission :Grin: goodluck to me. :Scared:

@Lloyd- Naks! SUPER MODERATOR mode ka na!:D

Why don't you make a pitch?

hahahaha!!



lol! right! i need a Sam and Golum in this OA. :P



I need also an archer, a knight and a dwarf for this mission :Grin: goodluck to me. :Scared:

you'd be lucky if nins will be coming, you just need the dwarf and the knight :D i can help you with the dwarf need :D

Why don't you make a pitch?

Hi Nino- thanks, im collecting pa my thoughts with our recent Batad/Bangaan Ifugao Travel with Jay, Norman and Larry. I'll prepare my pitch...soon.:)

you'd be lucky if nins will be coming, you just need the dwarf and the knight :D i can help you with the dwarf need :D


oh.... neeno will join this OA? naks.... fit na fit na! hahaha:D

As long as you're not scared of heights, you'll be fine.

Hi Nino- thanks, im collecting pa my thoughts with our recent Batad/Bangaan Ifugao Travel with Jay, Norman and Larry. I'll prepare my pitch...soon.:)

Hi Nino- thanks, im collecting pa my thoughts with our recent Batad/Bangaan Ifugao Travel with Jay, Norman and Larry. I'll prepare my pitch...soon.:)

oh and don't forget the leave slip :D hehehehe good luck :)

Mount Mayoyao or (Majawjaw) ganda...congrats!!!

Looks like everybody is thinking of the same problem... The Hike!

question to our veteran mountaineers, how hard is the hike to Mt. Mayoyao?

oh and don't forget the leave slip :D hehehehe good luck :)

is this the "leave with pay?:Shock:" thing? :Scared::D

As long as you're not scared of heights, you'll be fine.


Ha ha ha ha ha....:D Pare... nagpakatotoo lang ako...:D FOR THE LOVE OF PHOTOGRAPHY thats why i pushed myself to the limits... i dont want to be expectator anymore...given a chance...i grab every opportunity.

Also at least this time i have a chance to condition my body and my mind to keep up to the challenge. with our experience in Batad/Bangaan i think we can do anything na.... I underestimate my capabilities before...now i realized Kaya ko pala.:)

is this the "leave with pay?:Shock:" thing? :Scared::D

Amen Brother :D

Amen Brother :D

Bro.- Move on!

Looks like everybody is thinking of the same problem... The Hike!

question to our veteran mountaineers, how hard is the hike to Mt. Mayoyao?

this is your chance koya jake! make your pitch na din! :)

this is your chance koya jake! make your pitch na din! :)

koya jake if you want i'll supply the mood music from the rocky 1-6 movies while we train :Grin:

Looks like everybody is thinking of the same problem... The Hike!

question to our veteran mountaineers, how hard is the hike to Mt. Mayoyao?

sobrang dali. as in.

it's like this. you go to mayoyao and shoot what you can from the comforts of your inn. you leave it to the team leader to hike his ass to the top in the frigid cold of dawn, let him (or her) take the first light shots and just make sure to prepare coffee or instant pancit canton when he's back.

just kidding! :D

a reasonably fit person can move well in mayoyao. just ask raul echivarre...he has shot there. i mean, joel, if raul can make it, what's keeping you? (don't be an expectator ok, ikaw pa, mr. for-the-love-of-photography! make your pitch.)

koya jake...i'm not the best person to ask right now about "mountaineering" hardships. my thighs are still hurting from a 2-day traverse climb of mt. ugo in benguet. i'm calling it the "durugang-tuhod" trek. hahaha :D

you'd be lucky if nins will be coming, you just need the dwarf and the knight :D i can help you with the dwarf need :D

hahaha! i thought nino is the knight. :D
nins, are you coming in this OA?

this is your chance koya jake! make your pitch na din! :)


I really want to bro but the hike thing... i need to assess if i'm physically capable of it muna.

hahaha! i thought nino is the knight. :D
nins, are you coming in this OA?

I'm checking my schedule. I know that's production week for us.

I remember that Derick Gamboa should join the next OA.

I really want to bro but the hike thing... i need to assess if i'm physically capable of it muna.

same here.. i think i need train din muna. :Grin:

I'm checking my schedule. I know that's production week for us.


asus... reasons... hahaha:D para san pa yun pagggym mo at yun muscles? :D joke lang...

sobrang dali. as in.

it's like this. you go to mayoyao and shoot what you can from the comforts of your inn. you leave it to the team leader to hike his ass to the top in the frigid cold of dawn, let him (or her) take the first light shots and just make sure to prepare coffee or instant pancit canton when he's back.

just kidding! :D

a reasonably fit person can move well in mayoyao. just ask raul echivarre...he has shot there. i mean, joel, if raul can make it, what's keeping you? (don't be an expectator ok, ikaw pa, mr. for-the-love-of-photography! make your pitch.)

koya jake...i'm not the best person to ask right now about "mountaineering" hardships. my thighs are still hurting from a 2-day traverse climb of mt. ugo in benguet. i'm calling it the "durugang-tuhod" trek. hahaha :D


Koya Jay! i actually like your idea on the first paragraph! :D

Just kidding! *no, i won't do that!*

Thanxs koya Jay for the inputs!

I remember that Derick Gamboa should join the next OA.

koya derrick could, sure, stlll "bend it like beckham."

I remember that Derick Gamboa should join the next OA.

Gluped...........:BlackEye: :Evil: :Shock: :RedEye: :Dum: :(:(:(:(

Gluped...........:BlackEye: :Evil: :Shock: :RedEye: :Dum: :(:(:(:(

I think it's time that you joined. You can always hire porters to carry you to the mountain. :Grin:

koya derrick could, sure, stlll "bend it like beckham."

Easy, easy, easy.................. bend what Senor???:D:D:D:D

I think it's time that you joined. You can always hire porters to carry you to the mountain. :Grin:

Ok out of africa type!!! Nins, YOU'RE HIRED!:Grin::Grin::Grin::Grin::Grin:

I think it's time that you joined. You can always hire porters to carry you to the mountain. :Grin:

i think somebody else plans to do this :D:Evil::Shock::Thinking::Scared::Dum:

Derick,

I'll wait for your pitch.

The same goes for the rest of the community.

Nin

Good luck to all! May the force be with you! :) :) :)

Derick,

I'll wait for your pitch.

The same goes for the rest of the community.

Nin

I think Koya Derick will be out of town again during the OA. Isn't his excuse always too convenient? :Dum::RedEye:

Is that one of those blue pills Pfizer makes? :D


....and that, too!! :Scared:

Looks like everybody is thinking of the same problem... The Hike!

question to our veteran mountaineers, how hard is the hike to Mt. Mayoyao?

Jake, looks easy, read the story here: http://www.ivanhenares.com/2008/07/trip-to-mayoyao-ifugao.html


What a beautiful place.
:)

damn it! i'd love to go on this one!!

I think Koya Derick will be out of town again during the OA. Isn't his excuse always too convenient? :Dum::RedEye:

No correction. I just arrived from the US by then!!! LOL!!!

This would timely. If I get back on time, new toys to test during the trip.

....and that, too!! :Scared:

Good Aly, with those, you'll have a "tent". LOL!!!:D:D:D:D:D

i think somebody else plans to do this :D:Evil::Shock::Thinking::Scared::Dum:

ehem ehem...:D:D:Grin::):)

randall, stop staring. pitch! hehehe.

the only thing that sucks with this trip is the ride from banaue to mayoyao. crappy roads when we were there a few months ago.

other than that, beautiful sunrises abound.

the trip's worth it. and the mayor's quite supportive as well. go dpp!!! :)

would love to go but i cant. goodluck to the chosen climbers/photographers!

WOW!!! Another adventure in the making! Time to think of a good pitch. Love the challenge on this one.

@Jake
about the question of Hike, I think you can make it.. In my opinion the hard thing in mountaineering is that one is not prepared not always physically but bringing the right gear/equipment and already planned the climb.. also control your phase and start jogging na hehe :D.. trans("ako nga medyo chubby na nakakaakyat pa rin hehe :D").

No correction. I just arrived from the US by then!!! LOL!!!

This would timely. If I get back on time, new toys to test during the trip.

So, YOU ARE joining this OA!!

Your "new toys to test" is already a good enough reason to be selected. Nice Pitch Koya Derick!!

i just want to correct a misconception that's brewing. i believe this trip is not a mountaineering expedition. yes, you have to be physically fit...but you are not going to go hiking and climbing all day long. and as far as i know, a lot of tourists have actually gone to mayoyao and enjoyed the rice terraces and culture. there's a wonderful story waiting to be photographed in mayoyao. this trip/assignment is more a question of passion rather than endurance.

i think the locals here are far friendlier and more willing to be photographed than those in batad. this is a more exotic place to shoot than the previous OA venues. the portraiture / documentary angle alone is worth the long trip :)

i just want to correct a misconception that's brewing. i believe this trip is not a mountaineering expedition. yes, you have to be physically fit...but you are not going to go hiking and climbing all day long. and as far as i know, a lot of tourists have actually gone to mayoyao and enjoyed the rice terraces and culture. there's a wonderful story waiting to be photographed in mayoyao. this trip/assignment is more a question of passion rather than endurance.

i think the locals here are far friendlier and more willing to be photographed than those in batad. this is a more exotic place to shoot than the previous OA venues. the portraiture / documentary angle alone is worth the long trip :)

@Jay
Thanks for clearing this one...so guys join na ^_^

@Randall
pitch na bro

@Larry
pitch ka pa rin :p

DPP,

Pls consider me for OA5. Here's my justification:

1. I'm familiar with the Ifugao language, the terrain and the culture. I spent my 1st 16 years in Ifugao (mom got assigned there as a doc). I can blend in/communicate with the locals and later shoot their portraits and activities; I'm physically fit to trek mountains and ricefields; I shoot mostly landscapes, and I can make myself available on the said dates.

2. I got KO'd in OA1 and OA2 - one more KO and I'll be 0-3 / struck-out :) I prepared and practiced more for the next OAs. I led a group of photo hobbyists to Anawangin Cove (9 people), Taal Crater (15 people), Batanes (4 people), Callao Cave (went solo) and recently in Batad & Banaue, Ifugao (18 people). My photos from these trips were shared in DPP on the links below. Now, I'm more prepared for OA and confident I can come up with positive results.

Anawangin Cove: http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=12077

Taal Lake/Crater: http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=13531

Batanes: http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=13958

Callao Cave: http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=15197

Batad, Banaue, Ifugao: http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=17058


3. I have gears which I believe can do the job. A reliable camera body, a landscape and a portrait lens, several filters (ND, GND, CPL, IR), a tripod and a pano head for some panoramic shots. I used all of them in my previous travels except for the pano head, now I'm rarin' to shoot some really wide panos.

4. I love to shoot at dawn and dusk so you can count on me to be outdoors wandering and shooting from ~4:30am to ~7:30pm.

What/How I plan to shoot (aside from the enumerated mission):
- Landscapes: sunrise/sunset light and fogs/clouds will surely add drama to the golden ricefields and vast mountains
- Shoot falls and rivers/streams with filters
- Panoramic shots of the terraces/mountains
- IR shots of the terraces/mountains
- Candid daily life activities
- Portraits of children and elders
- Farm activities (i have some farm photos here: http://acrondue.multiply.com/photos/album/50/The_Farm_Life
- Native houses, products (rice, wine, carvings, etc), tools
- Shoot the shooters (documentary for the OA5 thread)

5. I'm a team player. I'll do my best on whatever the team lead assigns me to shoot.

6. Count on me to be active on the OA5 thread upon returning.

7. I wear Columbia pants :)

8. Finally, it would be an honor to shoot with fellow DPP members and learn from them.

Tks!
Alford

Nice photo assignment! I'll be on Sagada next month and Mt. Apo this December. Sarap sana dyan.

huwow! congrats in advance for the chosen ones :D

so where are the pitches!??!!?

good luck guys!! :)

here's mine:

i am a wildlife junky!! A chance to go to this "assignment" is a chance for me to enhance my photography skills.
It is my passion to take advantage on what i consider as a ONCE in a lifetime experience.

epong

here's mine:

i am a wildlife junky!! A chance to go to this "assignment" is a chance for me to enhance my photography skills.
It is my passion to take advantage on what i consider as a ONCE in a lifetime experience.

epong

did you get your permission slip from justin na ba? :D

wow been away a few hours and this many responses already! thanks a lot for your interest guys/ gals. following jay's response on the hike, i assure you all it will not be that strenuous. challenging yes but death defying? nah! having fun outdoors is what Columbia Sportswear is all about...same goes for this OA.

as long as you are physically fit to walk long distances and carry your gears then no problem. the real good thing about this is not only will you get to see the culture of mayoyao, you get first hand experience as well! and document everything at that!

not to mention you get cool stuff from Columbia Sportswear! add Mountainsmith and Sea to Summit...what more can you ask!? some have to pay lots of cash for an opportunity to explore Mayoyao but us in DPP get this for free!

so let's see those pitches! ;D

did you get your permission slip from justin na ba? :D

im sure he'll understand tep. :Grin: hehehe. joke.

All I have is the desire to contribute...

I have the mindset to do what it takes to get the job done...

You've seen my images...

Count me in.

would love to go but i cant. goodluck to the chosen climbers/photographers!

Why not John?!

Im sure it would be a good chance for you to show to everyone what you've got! :Grin:

whoa!! wanna feel how to make a pitch.... the cranking out your copy points to make your pitch "the" pitch... juicing your brains-out to get that proper balance of style, authoritativeness, and humor to cut-through the clutter ...and the excitement surrounding the "wait" if you get the nod or not.. hhmmmmm.......

Kaya lang..

...flashback of the 4 hour terrain going up to Mount Pinatubo during the OA4.0 still haunts me.. and here is another mountain trekking-kindda-thing..

better leave this to the the "thigh-masters".. hihihi

Enjoy and God bless to the chosen ones!!!

Just go back from a very long business trip and this is what i see?!:Grin: Goodluck people...

If i may (pitch): Im not really serious here ok?

- If i hiked Mt. Pinatubo with a very very very very bad stomach, i think i can do this one.:D Hahahahahaha!

when will it be my turn....? i just changed my job...how could i go for leave.....

All I have is the desire to contribute...

I have the mindset to do what it takes to get the job done...

You've seen my images...

Count me in.

I VOTE FOR DAN TO BE THE TEAM LEADER!!!! :)

Just go back from a very long business trip and this is what i see?!:Grin: Goodluck people...

If i may (pitch): Im not really serious here ok?

- If i hiked Mt. Pinatubo with a very very very very bad stomach, i think i can do this one.:D Hahahahahaha!

Gid, you've left enough evidence in Mt. Pinatubo, please spare Mt. Mayoyao this time. NYAHAHAHAHA.....

(translation: kamusta ka na, Gid?):D

for gid,

no worries if you have a bad stomach bro, we'll be spending the night in local huts/ inns so i'm pretty sure there's a bathroom for your disposal! ;D

for dan,

mini s6500 users EB?

Thanks Armand and Ansbert!

better start composing that pitch! :Sick:

Thanks Armand and Ansbert!

better start composing that pitch! :Sick:

I'm also in the process of composing my pitch! :D

My Pitch:

For DPP: Im a Photographer, Painter and an Art Director. I have the necessary equipment and the skill. I will produce great photos

For the Group: I'm a well traveled person, I'm a Mountaineer, trained Mountain Search and Rescue Volunteer. I can cook, I'm good with navigation and I have advanced skills to survive in the outdoors. I'm a good leader and a great follower (Ask Dan Pagulayan) :Grin:. I will be an asset rather than a liability.

For Mayoyao: I'm an environmentalist and I have been a volunteer in several projects of different NGO's. I've volunteered for four consecutive years for WWF's Humpback Whale Research and Conservation Project, Turtle Islands Project, Two years with an Independent Whale Shark Studies in Donsol and I have volunteered my services as an artist for Anilao, Batangas, Kabayan, Benguet and Mayoyao.

www.geocities.com/rollymagpayo
www.flickr.com/pjotos/rollymagpayo
www.rollymagpayo.multiply.com

Four seats are waiting. It's ripe for the taking.

My Pitch:

For DPP: Im a Photographer, Painter and an Art Director. I have the necessary equipment and the skill. I will produce great photos

For the Group: I'm a well traveled person, I'm a Mountaineer, trained Mountain Search and Rescue Volunteer. I can cook, I'm good with navigation and I have advanced skills to survive in the outdoors. I'm a good leader and a great follower (Ask Dan Pagulayan) :Grin:. I will be an asset rather than a liability.

For Mayoyao: I'm an environmentalist and I have been a volunteer in several projects of different NGO's. I've volunteered for four consecutive years for WWF's Humpback Whale Research and Conservation Project, Turtle Islands Project, Two years with an Independent Whale Shark Studies in Donsol and I have volunteered my services as an artist for Anilao, Batangas, Kabayan, Benguet and Mayoyao.

www.geocities.com/rollymagpayo (http://www.geocities.com/rollymagpayo)
www.flickr.com/pjotos/rollymagpayo (http://www.flickr.com/pjotos/rollymagpayo)
www.rollymagpayo.multiply.com (http://www.rollymagpayo.multiply.com)

Nino,

Now, Rolly's a guy you'ld want to be part of the team, if not Team Leader or Vice Team Leader.

He's the go to person in the following areas (in addition/complementation to what he pitched):

1. Livening up the group -- he never runs out of stories
2. Guidesmanship -- he knows the Mountain Province a lot (he's had ages of experience in altruism in that part of the world)
3. Leadership and Organization -- EBs galore under his belt
4. Photoshop -- what can I say? He's been at it since version 3 (or earlier?)
5. Photography skills -- ehem! excellent!
6. Photo gear -- respectable enough, but look at his output, not his pana
7. McGyver situations -- you'll be surprised


GO, ROLLY, GO!!!!!







I VOTE FOR DAN TO BE THE TEAM LEADER!!!! :)

Thanks a lot!!!! I hope DPP chooses the best for this assignment. COmpared to those who already pitched, my skills are close to amateurish. I think I should now withdraw (with all candor, sans regrets).

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frodo? where's your pitch? :D

frodo? where's your pitch? :D

hahaha.... oo nga, where is it? come on... pitch na!

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frodo? where's your pitch? :D


Yes, I been reading this thread for quite some time now (thanks Spam), but I can't think of anything to say..what I'm thinking right now is the excitement if ever I'll be one of the lucky photographer who will be joining this photo expedition...:D

Yes, I been reading this thread for quite some time now (thanks Spam), but I can't think of anything to say..what I'm thinking right now is the excitement if ever I'll be one of the lucky photographer who will be joining this photo expedition...:D

Hi Dan, you wouldn't know if you won't pitch :) you'll never know :)

Hi Dan, you wouldn't know if you won't pitch :) you'll never know :)



I hope they will count my first post as my pitch...:D

My Pitch:

For DPP: Im a Photographer, Painter and an Art Director. I have the necessary equipment and the skill. I will produce great photos

For the Group: I'm a well traveled person, I'm a Mountaineer, trained Mountain Search and Rescue Volunteer. I can cook, I'm good with navigation and I have advanced skills to survive in the outdoors. I'm a good leader and a great follower (Ask Dan Pagulayan) :Grin:. I will be an asset rather than a liability.

For Mayoyao: I'm an environmentalist and I have been a volunteer in several projects of different NGO's. I've volunteered for four consecutive years for WWF's Humpback Whale Research and Conservation Project, Turtle Islands Project, Two years with an Independent Whale Shark Studies in Donsol and I have volunteered my services as an artist for Anilao, Batangas, Kabayan, Benguet and Mayoyao.

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I second the motion of Rolly to be Team Leader or at least part of the team for this adventure. He's got loads of experience in this type of trekking and he's fit for this kind of adventure. Just visit the link he's posted and you'll be amazed at the places he's been to. Not the usual touristy spots but those places that are very hard to reach. GO ROLLY GO! :Grin:

My Pitch:

I should be included in this expedition because I'll have the new 5DMarkII by the time of the trip...;-)

Dan & Benjie,

thanks for the support, but I'd like to clarify that I want to be a team member, not the team leader. :-)

My Pitch:

I should be included in this expedition because I'll have the new 5DMarkII by the time of the trip...;-)

err... photographers should be the ones doing the pitching and not the equipment. :)

This will be a kick-ass team and nothing beats a photo+mountaineering trip (okay it's not an expedition) with DPP folks you love hanging out with.

I want to go as I want to learn how to do landscapes from Jay.

I love to cook so I'll gladly take that assignment.

Koya Derick needs to see more of his own country so bring him along so I can also learn how to deal with the government from him.

I'd love to learn how to do proper panny's and HDR images from Mitz.

I can help Kuya Aly carry his macro lens.

I also know how to properly apply Band-Aid.

I've trekked a couple of mountains in B.C. but nothing serious in the Philippines so this will be the chance to rectify that.

I love capturing the rough/raw beauty of our countryside and share the images via DPP because I'd like to show our countrymen how beautiful the Philippines is and hopefully convince them to stay and reverse the brain drain...

Whether I get selected or not, I'll invite myself and pay my own way. I won't miss this for anything!

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frodo? where's your pitch? :D


which one is frodo? :)
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which one is frodo? :)
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I was CANONized on the 31st of January 2008.


There's only ONE frodo, Ron. :D

Good Luck to all! sounds like its the most challenging OA ever.. :)

Derrick, you should go! I hate the thought that your 1D's just there with you at home than being in an adventure. :)

which one is frodo? :)
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Im a Saint.

I was CANONized on the 31st of January 2008.

itago natin sa initials na MIC NARRA:RedEye::Dum::Oops:

wow ! it's been almost a year since the last time i've gone hiking...this would have been great....

congrats in advance to the chosen ones ! enjoy !

im sure he'll understand tep. :Grin: hehehe. joke.

it's not justin that i'm worried about for you epong. hehehe... :D

Good Luck to all! sounds like its the most challenging OA ever.. :)

Derrick, you should go! I hate the thought that your 1D's just there with you at home than being in an adventure. :)

Ann,
Go home na!!! So you can join OA 5.0 with Koya Derick!! :Grin:

itago natin sa initials na MIC NARRA:RedEye::Dum::Oops:


Darryl, ang galing mo naman magtago sa initials!!! Hahahaha.... (translation: MIC NARRA). :Dum::D

Ann,
Go home na!!! So you can join OA 5.0 with Koya Derick!! :Grin:

Hahahaha.. I don't want to go home na nga eh.. :p I think the thought of "Ann Francisco in San Francisco" really got to me... napapaisip ako now. :D :D :D

which one is frodo? :)
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Im a Saint.

I was CANONized on the 31st of January 2008.

aw sorry ron :) hehehehehe darryl's spilled it already :) hehehehehe

Pitch na!!

Good luck guys! :D

Hahahaha.. I don't want to go home na nga eh.. :p I think the thought of "Ann Francisco in San Francisco" really got to me... napapaisip ako now. :D :D :D

Ann, you can still be "Ann Francisco in San Francisco, Del Monte" here!!!!:D:D:D

wow kaingget naman kayo! i wish one day i'd be worthy enough to make a pitch. pero sa ngayon, i join the masses when they say GO,ROLLY... GO ROLLY... GO, GO, GO ROLLY!... :D

now i learned that initials are usually longer than abbreviations. :Grin:
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I was CANONized on the 31st of January 2008.

well i wish the best of luck for the next fellowship of the rings! :)
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I was CANONized on the 31st of January 2008.

I think kuya JAKE AMORA will be a great addition to the team simply because

IT'S HIS BIRTHDAY TODAY!!!

I think kuya JAKE AMORA will be a great addition to the team simply because

IT'S HIS BIRTHDAY TODAY!!!

happy berdey koya jake! :)

mention that joining OA 5 is your birthday wish when you do your pitch

Hey, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAKE!!!!

returning to the regular programming.

wow kaingget naman kayo! i wish one day i'd be worthy enough to make a pitch. pero sa ngayon, i join the masses when they say GO,ROLLY... GO ROLLY... GO, GO, GO ROLLY!... :D

This will be one of the best OAs in the community. GO ROLLY GO ROLLY. :Grin: Good luck to those who will be selected.

It sure is Ryan and we will make sure that it does!

In line with this, I just want to highlight the trek to Pat Yay from Mayoyao. If you think Batad, Hapao, Hungduan or Bangaan is picturesque enough...wait till you get a view of the two! This will be an exclusive hike as well for those joining the OA and will be led by a good friend of ours in the likes of Regie Pablo (Mt. Everest Summiteer).

And again don't worry it will not be a "killer" hike. Challenging? Yes! Fun? HELL YEAH! :D

hi dino, maybe you can give them a preview of sights (and sites) to see during the trip?

thanks nins...guys/ gals pls. refer to the link below for a preview of what you can see/ expect from the trip...disregard the photos with guys carrying huge packs...we won't do that...not unless you want to ;)

http://23rdmfpimidyear08.googlepages.com/pointsofinterest

sorry i don't have photos of my trip to pat yay as i wasn't into photography yet when i went there.

This will be an exclusive hike as well for those joining the OA and will be led by a good friend of ours in the likes of Regie Pablo (Mt. Everest Summiteer).


Wow led by the MFPI president himself. Drinkers allowed. The more i want to join :D. I just noticed, this OA will coincide with the mid-year Congress pala. So are we joining also the congress' activities?

Wow led by the MFPI president himself. Drinkers allowed. The more i want to join :D. I just noticed, this OA will coincide with the mid-year Congress pala. So are we joining also the congress' activities?

Wow,:Shock: I haven't seen any rice terraces yet!:Dum: I want to go too!! :Evil: But I'm out of VL for the rest of the year. :(

Hi Dino!

there will be a hike from Pat-yay to Mayoyao? Isn't that a multi-day hike?

Is this the same Pat-yay village along the infamous Amuyao Traverse route?

Mitz for Team Leader.

VR Panos of Ifugao huts and rain terrace panoramas

Wow led by the MFPI president himself. Drinkers allowed. The more i want to join :D. I just noticed, this OA will coincide with the mid-year Congress pala. So are we joining also the congress' activities?

Of course...anything but the best for my fellow DPP members! :Grin:

Yes it's drink all the rice wine you can! Just make sure you'll still be sane enough to do your photo assignments or walk in a straight line the next day.

And yes this event will coincide with that of MFPI's. We are the co-presentor of the event also :)

Wow,:Shock: I haven't seen any rice terraces yet!:Dum: I want to go too!! :Evil: But I'm out of VL for the rest of the year. :(

well there's always this thing called SL or AWOL :D

Hi Dino!

there will be a hike from Pat-yay to Mayoyao? Isn't that a multi-day hike?

Is this the same Pat-yay village along the infamous Amuyao Traverse route?

yes that pat-yay village :) as to regie it's only about 4hrs...perhaps add another hour or more for the photo opps...might spend the night there as well.

yes that pat-yay village :) as to regie it's only about 4hrs...perhaps add another hour or more for the photo opps...might spend the night there as well.

4 hours? Is he sure? (and i don't mean to question Reggie ha).

Mayoyao is some 30 kilometers east of Batad / Bangaan.... about 3 to 4 hours by van. Eh Pat-yay is in the opposite direction... around 3 hours walk from Batad itself.

Anyhow...I do agree that the rice terraces in Pat-yay is expectacular! :)

Can i still have my Columbia polo patched with a DPP logo? I've had it for a number of months na :)

4 hours? Is he sure? (and i don't mean to question Reggie ha).

Mayoyao is some 30 kilometers east of Batad / Bangaan.... about 3 to 4 hours by van. Eh Pat-yay is in the opposite direction... around 3 hours walk from Batad itself.

Anyhow...I do agree that the rice terraces in Pat-yay is expectacular! :)

Can i still have my Columbia polo patched with a DPP logo? I've had it for a number of months na :)

i think there are other routes...you mentioned that from batad to pat-yay is 3hrs? the route we took then took us almost 8hrs! and i don't believe our pacing is that bad :D

as for your polo...sure just send it in any of our stores :)

Thanxs Tok, Pao and Sir Aly!

I will start my pitch by saying that today is my Birthday. And I would not want any greater gift than to be part of the next On Assignment Team of DPP. :Grin: But no, I will not anchor my pitch solely on the pretence of birthday gifts. (but it would really be nice though if it was handed as gift…:Grin:) so on with my pitch…

Reasons why DPP should chose me:

I have the gear. My lens line up includes canon 10-22mm, 28-135mm IS, 50mm 1.8 and a sigma 70-200 2.8 which will allow me to adopt to different shooting challenges whether it be a magnificent landscape or documenting the traditional rice wine making. Plus I have a tripod and filters that is needed for some landscape shots.

I have the mindset. Shoots with great landscapist in the likes of Norman Aquino, Jay Jallorina, Randall Cipriano and the rest of the chizmaxx boys kinda develops this mindset. If I am going to shoot a landscape I expect to get wet, I expect to get dirty, might risk my gears for damages, I might fall, I might get hurt but one things for sure… I will nail that shot in the way that few people will be able to. I also shoot a lot of street and photojourn shots during my past photoshoots with fellow dpp members here. So switching from landscape to portraits to documentary shots is not really a problem for me.

I have the hiking experience. Traversing mountains is nothing new to me. Although I am not really what you will call a mountaineer but my line of work had taken me to the mountains of Palawan, Mindoro and Batangas. I work for a telecommunications company and part of my work is visiting telecommunication towers that are located on top of mountains.

Lastly,

I have the drive. I have been doing photography for almost 2 years now but not everyone in our family approves of it. They say that its just a waste of time, money and energy and I’ll never get anything out of it. And in a sense they are right, I have never gotten anything out of photography since I started doing it except for some small bruises on my knees and elbows, pats on the back and a smile on my face which was all fine by me. The only thing that kept me going all this time was my strong love for photography. But then after two years I felt tired and wanted to give up. Only to realize that I love it too much to really give it up and so now I am going for my second wind. This time I want something solid for them to also see that this is something that I love doing and have a chance to be good at it. For now I have realized something… This is not my hobby. This is my art.


And did I mention it’s my birthday today? :Grin:

Nino, Jake is done with his pitch. Close the thread na!!!:Grin::Grin:

There you have it. Team members-to-be who are:
- landscapists
- portaitists (is there such a term?)
- whatever-ists
- hikers/mountaineers
- able-bodied
- willing
- know the place
- have the gear
- have their own free time (or have been allowed to do so by ....)
- driven (except Aly, who has a driver :))
- in dire need of excercise :D:D:D

(Just kidding..):)

My lens line up includes canon 10-22mm, 28-135mm IS, 50mm 1.8 and a sigma 70-200 2.8


I expect to get wet, I expect to get dirty, might risk my gears for damages, I might fall, I might get hurt

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canon 10-22 - darryl ong

Go Koya Jake!!!

yes that pat-yay village :) as to regie it's only about 4hrs...perhaps add another hour or more for the photo opps...might spend the night there as well.

Wow! As more details are released, the more it gets exciting!
Just wondering, which route will the team travel thru? Will it be Mayoyao via Santiago, Isabela? or via Banaue, Ifugao?

Go Koya Jake!!!

so.. uhmm.. where's your pitch? :Angry:

I Want To Go!!!

My Pitch:

For DPP: Im a Photographer, Painter and an Art Director. I have the necessary equipment and the skill. I will produce great photos

For the Group: I'm a well traveled person, I'm a Mountaineer, trained Mountain Search and Rescue Volunteer. I can cook, I'm good with navigation and I have advanced skills to survive in the outdoors. I'm a good leader and a great follower (Ask Dan Pagulayan) . I will be an asset rather than a liability.

For Mayoyao: I'm an environmentalist and I have been a volunteer in several projects of different NGO's. I've volunteered for four consecutive years for WWF's Humpback Whale Research and Conservation Project, Turtle Islands Project, Two years with an Independent Whale Shark Studies in Donsol and I have volunteered my services as an artist for Anilao, Batangas, Kabayan, Benguet and Mayoyao.

www.geocities.com/rollymagpayo
www.flickr.com/pjotos/rollymagpayo
www.rollymagpayo.multiply.com

Dan & Benjie,

thanks for the support, but I'd like to clarify that I want to be a team member, not the team leader. :-)

team member?

from what i know about you.. you have the experience to be the team leader for this trip. Just like what sir Dan Pagulayan said.

Wow! As more details are released, the more it gets exciting!
Just wondering, which route will the team travel thru? Will it be Mayoyao via Santiago, Isabela? or via Banaue, Ifugao?

Yes it does! Going to Mayoyao we will be taking the Santiago, Isabela route :)

here's my pitch :Grin:

Why DPP should pick me

Passion – is what keeps me driving. I wanted to join in this photo expedition to learn more about photography. It’s not only inside the studio, inside the bar or in the garden will flowers and insects. I wanted to experience photographing mountains and waterfalls and other landscapes I’ve never seen before.

Endurace – I experienced walking under the heat of the sun in the deserts of Ilocos Norte (Sand Dunes) just to get at the other side of the desert (which is a beach). My shoes got broken that time.. still I survived. I know climbing the Mt. Mayoyao is different but I believe in myself that I can make into the top. (I hope it’s not difficult to climb not like Mt. Mourdor :D)

Experience – In my 9 months in photography I know in myself that somehow I developed my skill, even if it’s a little. I’d learned a lot about it even if I don’t have any workshop. Reading and practicing makes me more skillful. I’m promising that I’ll deliver great images like you’ve never seen before.

Gears – Even I only have 1 lens… I’m good to go. (of course I’ll try to borrow some lenses from my colleagues)

here's my pitch :Grin:

Why DPP should pick me

Passion – is what keeps me driving. I wanted to join in this photo expedition to learn more about photography. It’s not only inside the studio, inside the bar or in the garden will flowers and insects. I wanted to experience photographing mountains and waterfalls and other landscapes I’ve never seen before.

Endurace – I experienced walking under the heat of the sun in the deserts of Ilocos Norte (Sand Dunes) just to get at the other side of the desert (which is a beach). Even if my shoes got broken I survived. I know climbing the Mt. Mayoyao is different but I believe in myself that I can make into the top. (I hope it’s not difficult to climb not like Mt. Mourdor :D)

Experience – In my 9 months in photography I know in myself that somehow I developed my skill, even if it’s a little. I’d learned a lot about it even if I don’t have any workshop. Reading and practicing makes me more skillful. I’m promising that I’ll deliver great images like you’ve never seen before.

Gears – Even I only have 1 lens… I’m good to go. (of course I’ll try to borrow some lenses from my colleagues)

Barefoot? Somehow I expected that.

@MIC - ahaha! atlast, GO MM! if ever... I'll wait for this.. "I’m promising that I’ll deliver great images like you’ve never seen before." hee hee!

Barefoot? Somehow I expected that.

lol! yeah.. actually i'm faster when running in barefoot. :P

go, go, go mic!!! :)

lol! yeah.. actually i'm faster when running in barefoot. :P

you should be :D hehehe that mordor experience should be a big help :D hehehehe

Some said i was a trying-hard photographer
Some said my photos were "unreal"
Some said that my photos sucked

Though it stung at first, now, I just use these comments to push myself even further, to learn more, and to take better photos

I have already ran from baton-wielding, angry (PBCOM) sekyus
I have already been "picked-up" by roaming SLEX patrol men
I have waded through waist-deep murky waters
I have lied flat on mud while seeing other photographers' incredulous looks
I have also clung onto walls with a threat of a 50-foot drop

Just for that one shot that i have envisioned in that moment

I work well with a group
I am goal-oriented
I am a team player

I know i can do this

Intensity-wise i know i have what it takes
Skill-wise i know i can bring home great photos
Passion-wise ... T*ngn*, 101%!

I believe I deserve this

Leandro, hehehe.. i believe in you.. go go! hehehe

I want to be a part of this challenge because in 5 months in this addictive photography, I never experienced visiting provinces or other places for the purpose of shooting landscapes and other subjects. Most of my landscape photos are taken inside Mega Manila only.. I want to experience a different level of photography.
Having the Canon 450D and the 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS lens, I am proud to say that I produced great results using the said lens. Given the opportunity to be a part of the team, I will do my best to give great photos and will not be a burden to others. Being a member of the ON ASSIGNMENT 5 team is a dream of every photographer especially landscape photographers.
I am currently working now at Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC near star city) as a Satellite Engineer. In my 3 months in the said company, I already experienced lifting heavy devices like modules, modulators, etc. And climbing AM and FM towers which are hundred feet from the ground – this is the reason why I can say that I am mentally and physically fit.
Lastly, I love challenges. I do not easily give up. I fight for what I believe is right. I can learn easily and am very willing to learn from the group. GOD bless to everyone.:)

-Ronald Jay Mayuga (www.jaykun.multiply.com)

sorry.. I posted it twice.. I just edit this one so it will not be redundant.. hehe.. GOD bless

goodluck roland! hehe

Wow,:Shock: I haven't seen any rice terraces yet!:Dum: I want to go too!! :Evil: But I'm out of VL for the rest of the year. :(


awww i will surely miss looking at that hat sir aly.. hhehe

noni,
can you please give us a little info on trip details? do chosen ones have to bring their own suv's, food and tent?
thanks

noni,
can you please give us a little info on trip details? do chosen ones have to bring their own suv's, food and tent?
thanks

Hi Richard,

No need for SUV's food or tents. All you have to do is bring a couple of clothes and your camera.

As for the itinerary of the trip:

October 23, Thursday
Pre-climb for Pat-Yay photo expedition
- Apfo'or Burial Tombs
- Makaliwagha & Lebhong Burial Caves
- Lumauig Stone
- Chuyong Viewpoint
- Falls
Forums
- Cultural Heritage
- Indigenous Peoples

October 24, Friday
Wilderness First Aid Lecture
Pat-Yay Photo Expedition

October 25, Saturday
- Rice wine making
- Native hut assembly
- Palay harvesting/planting

Regards,

Nino

Hi Sir,

Is it open for all? How do we register or reserved? How much?

Thanks!

Wow! this is a "must join" OA and i think one of the most exciting (if not the most)
assignment ever from DPP, and with Columbia as a major sponsor... whoah! priceless!!!

Hi Sir,

Is it open for all? How do we register or reserved? How much?

Thanks!

Alex,

You need to convince us why we should send you to On Assignment. It's free.

Alex,

You need to convince us why we should send you to On Assignment. It's free.

Ah, OK... so how do i convince you Sir, show more of my shots?

Thanks!

Ah, OK... so how do i convince you Sir, show more of my shots?

Thanks!

You write to us and tell us why we should choose you. We don't need to see your shots Alex.

You write to us and tell us why we should choose you. We don't need to see your shots Alex.

OK sir, many thanks for the info...

One last thing sir,

where should i submit my letter?
pls give me d contact person and complete details...

thanks again sir... have a nice day and God bless!

Hi Richard,

No need for SUV's food or tents. All you have to do is bring a couple of clothes and your camera.

As for the itinerary of the trip:

October 23, Thursday
Pre-climb for Pat-Yay photo expedition
- Apfo'or Burial Tombs
- Makaliwagha & Lebhong Burial Caves
- Lumauig Stone
- Chuyong Viewpoint
- Falls
Forums
- Cultural Heritage
- Indigenous Peoples

October 24, Friday
Wilderness First Aid Lecture
Pat-Yay Photo Expedition

October 25, Saturday
- Rice wine making
- Native hut assembly
- Palay harvesting/planting

Regards,

Nino


Hi Nino,
What happened to Oct 22?
Oct 21 is travel to Mayoyao and Oct 26 will be the travel back to Manila, I assume.
Will the travels to and from Mayoyao night trip or a day trip?
tks.

One last thing sir,

where should i submit my letter?
pls give me d contact person and complete details...

thanks again sir... have a nice day and God bless!


Hi Alex, just post your letter in this forum (that is what sir Niño told me).. hehe.. GOD bless

21 is the travel. 22 is the climb and registration.

here is my pitch (just trying my luck)...:Grin:

i love landscapes, nature and golden hour shots...
i enjoy long drives, travel and adventure...
in short, i'm going to enjoy this OA thing...

i'm a bum, no need to file a leave...
no wife, no GF, no hassle...
in short, i'm free to go...

i've been to Tappiyah Falls of Batad 3 years ago...
been there back and forth within 9 hours only...
in short, i'm fit enough to go...

gotta hit the gym and eat more bananas just to be sure...:D

Hi Alex, just post your letter in this forum (that is what sir Niño told me).. hehe.. GOD bless

Hi Ronald, thanks.. God Bless...

Ann, you can still be "Ann Francisco in San Francisco, Del Monte" here!!!!:D:D:D

errr.. im thinking more of Ann Francisco in Academy of Art University.. :D

Good Luck to everyone!

I'd pitch, but I really don't know when I'm coming back.. :P (yes Aly, I miss you too! hahaha..)

I hope Frodo gets in! :D hahahaha.. :D

errr.. im thinking more of Ann Francisco in Academy of Art University.. :D

Good Luck to everyone!

I'd pitch, but I really don't know when I'm coming back.. :P (yes Aly, I miss you too! hahaha..)

I hope Frodo gets in! :D hahahaha.. :D

Sayang all the Columbia gear you inherited from John. I bet you'll get a porter if you joined.

Sayang all the Columbia gear you inherited from John. I bet you'll get a porter if you joined.

...and we'd be seeing LV bags in an OA expedition if ever.

Sayang all the Columbia gear you inherited from John. I bet you'll get a porter if you joined.

hahahaha.. you know I'm a TNF girl.. :D

After carrying my dryzone around San Francisco, yes, I am hiring a porter if ever I joined. :D

hahahaha.. you know I'm a TNF girl.. :D

After carrying my dryzone around San Francisco, yes, I am hiring a porter if ever I joined. :D

To carry you or the gear?

To carry you or the gear?


bwahahaha.... :D sama mo neens... :D:Grin:

To carry you or the gear?

my LV bags. hahaha. :D

Was there in Manila for 3 weeks. In the back of my head I was thinking, "baka tamaan ko ang OAV"
The moment I flew back, there it was. Posted.

Better luck next time I guess :)

To all, good luck and we'll be waiting for your images! :)

Wait for my pitch ha. :D

...and we'd be seeing LV bags in an OA expedition if ever.

this will be a first jay :D hehehehehehe

Wait for my pitch ha. :D

We shall. Just don't take too long.

I want to go too, am a seasoned photographer.

goodluck roland! hehe

thank you sir.. hehe.. I really really really want to be a part of that OA 5 team..hehe.. GOD bless...

I really miss OA4! :) Good luck guys! :)
@ Mic: Go Mic! Go Mic! :D

Wow! this is a "must join" OA and i think one of the most exciting (if not the most)
assignment ever from DPP, and with Columbia as a major sponsor... whoah! priceless!!!

GO, RICKY, GO!!! MAKE YOUR PITCH NA!!!

errr.. im thinking more of Ann Francisco in Academy of Art University.. :D

Good Luck to everyone!

I'd pitch, but I really don't know when I'm coming back.. :P (yes Aly, I miss you too! hahaha..)

I hope Frodo gets in! :D hahahaha.. :D

GO, ANN, GO!! GO HOME NA!!! :Dum:

I really miss OA4! :) Good luck guys! :)
@ Mic: Go Mic! Go Mic! :D

GO, PAUL, GO!! JOIN OA AGAIN!! :RedEye:

wow Aly, you're in cheerleader mode ha... :D :D :D

Wow, i would love to join. :) Sayang, i'm from cebu. sigh..:( Goodluck to everyone.:)



http://www.flickr.com/photos/8481246@N08/



http://www.flickr.com/photos/8481246@N08/

Wow, i would love to join. :) Sayang, i'm from cebu. sigh..:( Goodluck to everyone.:)



That shouldn't stop you from making a pitch, Marvin. During the other OAs, the groups had participants from VisMin as well. :)

Wow, i would love to join. :) Sayang, i'm from cebu. sigh..:( Goodluck to everyone.:)



http://www.flickr.com/photos/8481246@N08/



http://www.flickr.com/photos/8481246@N08/

second ann's comment...the airfare you spent joining this activity is nothing compared to experiencing the splendor and magic of mayoyao :)

gudluck to everyone! :)

Go Ace! you got my vote :D

I'm interested to join....

these are what I've climb before...

http://www.pbase.com/pikes007/mountaineering

...but let me check my sked first

Wow, i would love to join. :) Sayang, i'm from cebu. sigh..:( Goodluck to everyone.:)



http://www.flickr.com/photos/8481246@N08/



http://www.flickr.com/photos/8481246@N08/

Join ka lang! :D sulit ang airfare mo, sayang ang opportunity. take it from me..

Go Ace! you got my vote :D

hopefully my lucky stars shine down on me :D

good luck to the lucky people who'll get selected :)

good luck to the chosen ones....
(http://23rdmfpimidyear08.googlepages.com/home)

Great timing Nins -- just when I left the Philippines. It would have been the perfect OA for me.

Great timing Nins -- just when I left the Philippines. It would have been the perfect OA for me.

im sorry bernard. i thought you're still local. you said you're not going back to the shire anymore.

gudluck to everyone! :)

Stop drinking that coffee and start pitching, domz! :D

Great timing Nins -- just when I left the Philippines. It would have been the perfect OA for me.

idol bernard you can always come back :Grin:
bring the stompboxes with you :D

Wow, i would love to join. :) Sayang, i'm from cebu. sigh..:( Goodluck to everyone.
hey Mabs, how are you na? it's been a while... how's CDP and the others?

pitch in na, who knows we might get lucky, got nothing to lose...:Grin:

My pitch (a concept/description on how I'll do on the expedition). Just trying my luck. :Grin:

I'm Armand aka "Mandreb"

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2907095824_49baa18863_o.jpg


ITEM BUILD:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/2907095838_7e94b4072f_o.jpg

OA5 Ultimate Pass - Extremely rare artifact, guarded by the azure dragons of DPP. Cannot be bought. This item is granted to the chosen one. It gives +100 creativity and grants +50 strength and +50 Agility by boosting your adrenalin by excitement.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2907095840_a75d5e56ea_o.jpg

Powerbars - A gem that grants heart to the bearer. It gives 150 Agility, 150 Strength, and 50 Intelligence. Provides 5HP(health points) regeneration per second.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2907095836_01b046aabd_o.jpg

Water of life - Adds 300HP and regenerates 2 Health Points per ML take, it also adds 35 Strength and 35 Agility.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/2907095826_4bd37995a9_o.jpg

Columbia Gears - Forged in the depths of the earth. Can be bought but it will cost you very high amount of gold. This hellish gears provides +30 Armor, +50 Agility and +5HP Regeneration per second. If lucky, these will be provided for free in this trip.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2907095834_6a7168c149_o.jpg

DLSR + Lens - A powerful artifact created for picture addicts. Grants +300 Intelligence


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2906251165_2009d3c8d1_o.jpg

Tripod - Any photographer worth a damn should have one of this. It gives +50 Intelligence. When click (it turns into tungkod), it provides +30 Strength and 1HP regeneration per second.



Btw, I already filed my 4 days paid leave. :D

nice conceptual pitch there armand! :)

I VOTE FOR ARMAND!!!

aly.. you are in a cheery mood these days ah.. hahahah! why don't you pitch again! :) just don't forget to share your power pills! hhahaaha.

back to regular programming.. hihi. :)

so where are the others??? im pretty sure more will be interested.. are you guys intimidated with the "walking".. tsk tsk tsk.. hahahaha :D

^another vote from me :)
(Armand, kape lang katapat ko :D)

Salamat Sir Aly, Cez and Moises for the vote of confidence. :Grin:

haha now this is something original! nice going armand! :)

^^Thanks Sir Dino. hope I'll get lucky. :Grin:

hey armand, goodluck...very creative pitch you have...

creative i must say. caught my attention, especially that i'm a WOW player.

Thanks Nixzer and Sir Nino. :Grin:

I also vote for Armand! creative pitch indeed!! :D

My pitch (a concept/description on how I'll do on the expedition). Just trying my luck. :Grin:

I'm Armand aka "Mandreb"

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2907095824_49baa18863_o.jpg


ITEM BUILD:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/2907095838_7e94b4072f_o.jpg

OA5 Ultimate Pass - Extremely rare artifact, guarded by the azure dragons of DPP. Cannot be bought. This item is granted to the chosen one. It gives +100 creativity and grants +50 strength and +50 Agility by boosting your adrenalin by excitement.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2907095840_a75d5e56ea_o.jpg

Powerbars - A gem that grants heart to the bearer. It gives 150 Agility, 150 Strength, and 50 Intelligence. Provides 5HP(health points) regeneration per second.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2907095836_01b046aabd_o.jpg

Water of life - Adds 300HP and regenerates 2 Health Points per ML take, it also adds 35 Strength and 35 Agility.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/2907095826_4bd37995a9_o.jpg

Columbia Gears - Forged in the depths of the earth. Can be bought but it will cost you very high amount of gold. This hellish gears provides +30 Armor, +50 Agility and +5HP Regeneration per second. If lucky, these will be provided for free in this trip.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2907095834_6a7168c149_o.jpg

DLSR + Lens - A powerful artifact created for picture addicts. Grants +300 Intelligence


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2906251165_2009d3c8d1_o.jpg

Tripod - Any photographer worth a damn should have one of this. It gives +50 Intelligence. When click (it turns into tungkod), it provides +30 Strength and 1HP regeneration per second.



Btw, I already filed my 4 days paid leave. :D

Wow! Go Armand!

My pitch (a concept/description on how I'll do on the expedition). Just trying my luck. :Grin:

I'm Armand aka "Mandreb"

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2907095824_49baa18863_o.jpg


ITEM BUILD:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/2907095838_7e94b4072f_o.jpg

OA5 Ultimate Pass - Extremely rare artifact, guarded by the azure dragons of DPP. Cannot be bought. This item is granted to the chosen one. It gives +100 creativity and grants +50 strength and +50 Agility by boosting your adrenalin by excitement.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2907095840_a75d5e56ea_o.jpg

Powerbars - A gem that grants heart to the bearer. It gives 150 Agility, 150 Strength, and 50 Intelligence. Provides 5HP(health points) regeneration per second.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2907095836_01b046aabd_o.jpg

Water of life - Adds 300HP and regenerates 2 Health Points per ML take, it also adds 35 Strength and 35 Agility.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/2907095826_4bd37995a9_o.jpg

Columbia Gears - Forged in the depths of the earth. Can be bought but it will cost you very high amount of gold. This hellish gears provides +30 Armor, +50 Agility and +5HP Regeneration per second. If lucky, these will be provided for free in this trip.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2907095834_6a7168c149_o.jpg

DLSR + Lens - A powerful artifact created for picture addicts. Grants +300 Intelligence


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2906251165_2009d3c8d1_o.jpg

Tripod - Any photographer worth a damn should have one of this. It gives +50 Intelligence. When click (it turns into tungkod), it provides +30 Strength and 1HP regeneration per second.



Btw, I already filed my 4 days paid leave. :D


go armand !! wooohooo !

My pitch (a concept/description on how I'll do on the expedition). Just trying my luck. :Grin:

I'm Armand aka "Mandreb"

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3103/2907095824_49baa18863_o.jpg


ITEM BUILD:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/2907095838_7e94b4072f_o.jpg

OA5 Ultimate Pass - Extremely rare artifact, guarded by the azure dragons of DPP. Cannot be bought. This item is granted to the chosen one. It gives +100 creativity and grants +50 strength and +50 Agility by boosting your adrenalin by excitement.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2907095840_a75d5e56ea_o.jpg

Powerbars - A gem that grants heart to the bearer. It gives 150 Agility, 150 Strength, and 50 Intelligence. Provides 5HP(health points) regeneration per second.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2907095836_01b046aabd_o.jpg

Water of life - Adds 300HP and regenerates 2 Health Points per ML take, it also adds 35 Strength and 35 Agility.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/2907095826_4bd37995a9_o.jpg

Columbia Gears - Forged in the depths of the earth. Can be bought but it will cost you very high amount of gold. This hellish gears provides +30 Armor, +50 Agility and +5HP Regeneration per second. If lucky, these will be provided for free in this trip.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2907095834_6a7168c149_o.jpg

DLSR + Lens - A powerful artifact created for picture addicts. Grants +300 Intelligence


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/2906251165_2009d3c8d1_o.jpg

Tripod - Any photographer worth a damn should have one of this. It gives +50 Intelligence. When click (it turns into tungkod), it provides +30 Strength and 1HP regeneration per second.



Btw, I already filed my 4 days paid leave. :D

one of the best pitches i've ever read here in dpp :D hehehe good luck armand :D

wow! great pitch armand.. Good luck! :D

wow.. seems like armand gets the attention of previous OA participants.. hmm.. hmm.. and even Mr. De Leon..

good luck armand.. you definitely got my vote! :)

aly.. you are in a cheery mood these days ah.. hahahah! why don't you pitch again! :) just don't forget to share your power pills! hhahaaha.


I'm trying to get your former identity, Cheerleader Cez!!! SAVE ME, SAVE THE WORLD!! hehehe.....:Dum:

Can't pitch, no more VLs! :(

I'm trying to get your former identity, Cheerleader Cez!!! SAVE ME, SAVE THE WORLD!! hehehe.....:Dum:

Can't pitch, no more VLs! :(

awww.. awwww.. can you get VL's from next year?? hahahaah!

sorry aly, you'll never be a cheerleader.. you are already Hiro Nakamura.. :D

sorry for the OT..

guys.. more please.. pitch pitch pitch! :)

awww.. awwww.. can you get VL's from next year?? hahahaah!

sorry aly, you'll never be a cheerleader.. you are already Hiro Nakamura.. :D

sorry for the OT..

guys.. more please.. pitch pitch pitch! :)

I already got VLs from last year. :(

I already got VLs from last year. :(

get VL's good for 10years! hahahaaha.

sorry again for the OT!

get VL's good for 10years! hahahaaha.

sorry again for the OT!

Going back to topic, Why don't you make your pitch, Cez? At least you don't have any VLs to worry about! :Grin:

Sorry for the OT folks, the post above marks my 7,000th post in DPP. Yipee!!!

@ace
goodluck bro! :)

@armand
nice pitch bro..

@twelve
where's the pitch idol? :D

My vote goes to Armando.:) Ayus pare!

Armand I'm willing to finance your expedition if you need any help! My votes on you bro! VERY WELL DONE!


MANDREB! A PHOTOGRAPHY HERO!

Sorry for the OT folks, the post above marks my 7,000th post in DPP. Yipee!!!

Please email or PM Earl directly. Your 7k is good, but we need cash. :Grin::Grin::D:D

Please email or PM Earl directly. Your 7k is good, but we need cash. :Grin::Grin::D:D

Still a long way to go to beat Earl's record. :(

Still a long way to go to beat Earl's record. :(

OT- @an average of 194 posts per month from you for the past 3 years, you can get the differentials in 7.2 months w/o Earl posting from today. So far those are the variables - you post more, or Earl stops. So far, Earl's post have not been moving.:Grin::Grin:

I hope my schedule pans out soon, can't figure my schedules these past few weeks.........

I've been out for 3 days, didn't think that you guys will like my pitch. Seriously, I keep laughing while doing that pitch. :D

To Paul, Larry, Edwin, Spam, Monica, Randy, Gid, JohnLeonard... thank you. :Grin:

Gid throw your pitch na rin. hindi mo problem ang VL. :D

Goodluck to everyone!

@ace
goodluck bro! :)

@armand
nice pitch bro..

@twelve
where's the pitch idol? :D

Randy, bro get up and pitch! pitch! pitch! :D

@ace
goodluck bro! :)

@armand
nice pitch bro..

@twelve
where's the pitch idol? :D

Where's yours? :)

Nice PITCH Armand!

GO MIC!!

RANDY WHERE'S YOUR PITCH? :D

Goodluck!!

here goes nuthin' ... :D

I love the outdoors. Having been born in the shadow of Mt. Apo and regularly going up for clean-up climbs in the past, the mountain treks for this assignment will be easy for me. And I don't have qualms of camping out if need be.

I am a team player and a trooper. No one gets left behind. I believe every team member should have all the chances to take great photographs and to be at the same place at the same time to do so. I may not be able to help you carry your gear but I am a great motivator. I can easily adjust with the rest of the group. I think i know first aid. Jerry can put the band aid and I can help him with that too.

I am passionate in learning new things. The "assignment" and the opportunity to shoot with other photographers is another great venue for someone new to this craft (like me) to learn more. Just as our community here in Davao would say - learn, share, express. And the opportunity to learn from a landscape master and fellow photographers is something that a fellow 'scapist cannot pass up.

Oh, and I already have the permission slips from the necessary "authority" for this trip. :D

I am Roark "Wacky" Masbad and I am going On Assignment.

randall,

i heard you've been going to the gym to prepare yourself for the trip. you can use the results of your weight lifting as a pitch.

nin

Nice PITCH Armand!

GO MIC!!

RANDY WHERE'S YOUR PITCH? :D

Goodluck!!

how about you karl? where's your pitch?

randall,

i heard you've been going to the gym to prepare yourself for the trip. you can use the results of your weight lifting as a pitch.

nin

And according to my reliable source, randall's been taking this 'supplement'... now, that's PREPARATION. :D

randall,

i heard you've been going to the gym to prepare yourself for the trip. you can use the results of your weight lifting as a pitch.

nin

Haha! After only 2 weeks of going to the gym, I don't think there's any physical difference yet. :D

And according to my reliable source, randall's been taking this 'supplement'... now, that's PREPARATION. :D

And who might that be?! :D

Be sure to remind me to add you na nga in my facebook idols/hitlist album. :Grin:

I'd love to hear Randall's pitch as well! :D

Or see the results of his "preparation" so to speak! :P

I'd love to hear Randall's pitch as well! :D

Or see the results of his "preparation" so to speak! :P

Oi Tok long time no hear/see hehe! Have you noticed my signature?!?! :D

Anyway, there's nothing to see... yet haha!


All in due time. :)

guys/ gals,

below is more or less the detailed IT of the trip...the good news here is we will not be tied with this schedule. if we have more time we will explore more!

October 22, Wednesday
Arrival and registration of delegates
Opening Program

October 23, Thursday
Pre-climb for Pat-Yay photo expedition
Optional Day tours (perhaps one photog to cover each day tour)
- Apfo'or Burial Tombs
- Makaliwagha & Lebhong Burial Caves
- Lumauig Stone
- Chuyong Viewpoint
- Falls
Forums
- Cultural Heritage
- Indigenous Peoples
Workshop
- Basic Mountaineering Course

October 24, Friday
Wilderness First Aid Lecture
Pat-Yay photo expedition (spend night in Pat Yay)

October 25, Saturday
Hike back to Mayoyao
Workshop
- Rice wine making
- Native hut assembly
- Palay harvesting/planting
Presidents' Meeting
Closing Program
Tapuy Festival
Mini Concert
Announcement of Photo Contest winners

October 26, Sunday
Egress

Exciting eh? So let out the adventurist in you and pitch in! :D

PS it's Tapuy all you can during the congress!

So its the Fed Congress IT . We should form a DPP Mountaineering Club na and affiliate it with MFPI :Grin:.

Yup but we have our event aside from the actual congress. DPPMC...why not ;D

By the way, the hike to Pat-Yay is an EXCLUSIVE event for DPP

wowww..... what an opportunity...

are my experiences here enough?

http://www.pbase.com/pikes007/mountaineering

hmmpp...heheh! nevermind i'm for sure weak in the photography side

...can i be support crew?

oh! it will coincide pala with fed's mid year congress. too bad! our batch is not active.

So its the Fed Congress IT . We should form a DPP Mountaineering Club na and affiliate it with MFPI :Grin:.

sound nice :)

@Armand
congrats in Advance :D

Oi Tok long time no hear/see hehe! Have you noticed my signature?!?! :D

Anyway, there's nothing to see... yet haha!


All in due time. :)

i noticed! :D

Hahahahahahaha!