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This is officially my first post of 2021. To be honest, I'm still overwhelmed with how my 2020 had ended that I still can't put into words what I had just experienced. Although I really wanted post about how everything came to be to compliment with @scubahead's post, I decided to postpone it later when I'm already in a right frame of thinking.
To just break the possible long hiatus, as I still don't know when this whole chaotic thinking will end, I decided that I should start sharing some photos either from diving or from the gyrocopter ride. Since was inspired by @millycf1976's post, I went with the gyrocopter ride. Special thanks to @iamyohann for that overwhelming experience!
It's been a while since I posted in Photography Lovers community. I just don't know how unproductive I was last year. It was so mundane and my sense of time was really distorted. Good thing the last four days of 2020 just became the highlight of my year and I have a lot of people to thank for that. I already made a post dedicated to them, but it's not enough. I'll forever be grateful. Anyway, you can find the link in that post below:
I was amazed that aerial photographs offer a really different perspective of the landscape. Even if these photos are taken from my phone, was satisfied with the outcome. I actually made a promised myself that I would take videos, but when we were already up in the air, I forgot everything and just take a lot of photos instead.
I still have reserved photos from my camera because I decided to use them in a post about the whole flying experience. In the meantime, here are some of my favourites that are taken from my phone:
These photos are taken in the coastal towns of Ronda, Alcantara, and Moalboal. Most of the photos are from Moalboal specifically Panagsama Beach, White Beach, and Pescador Island.
Those four photos above are from the mangrove areas of Alcantara.
We then flew over Pescador Island. I already shared to you one of the photos in my previous post, but I'll share it again together with the two close up photos of the island.
After Pescador Island, we flew over the coast of Moalboal, like Panagsama Beach and White Beach, which are both shown in the first three photos above. After Moalboal, we went back to the airstrip. Here are some of the photos taken along the route.
I guess that's all for this post. See you when I make a full post regarding the whole experience. I hope it will be soon! Stay tuned!
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Oh Wow! @ybanezkim26 You got some amazing shots:)
I'm sure you won't forget this experience anytime soon.
It's an unusual, and fascinating way to tour an area and the views from the gyrocopter really forms an idyllic impression of Moalboal and this region of the world.
Thanks again @iamyohann for such an opportunity and best wishes for the future 🙏
@ybanezkim26 Looking forward to your other posts showcasing some of the hi-lights of this little town that's been my home for the last 7 years:)
I won't forget the experience. I'll bring it forever with me. I can't wait to share more photos and highlights of my four days stay there.
Yes! Gyrocopter ride is a different way of touring Moalboal. It adds another layer to the usual beach or diving excursion that Moalboal is famous of.
You captured them well! It's not easy taking photos up there with all of the wind along with the scary feeling of accidentally dropping the phone into the sea. I am so happy you got to experience flying in the gyrocopter. 😀
I just clicked and clicked without thinking of what might happen to my phone. 😂 There was one time it almost slipped from my hand due to the wind. If it fell, it was still worth it. 😄 I still have my camera so I didn't worry much.
😱 Good catch! 😂
Skipped my heartbeat for a while. 😂
Haha double adrenaline rush! 😂 Did you do the roller coaster loop?
Yes! I can still feel the g. 😂 Highlight of the flight. I stopped taking photos because of that. And then after, I couldn't adjust my camera properly. Some of my photos are too dark. 🙈
Haha, that sensation will always remain in your body memory 😂
@ybanezkim26 - It seems to me that I need Vitamin SEA now. Thanks all the great photos that always inspiring and bring me a positive vibes in life.
Wishing every day of the new year to be filled with success, happiness, healthy and prosperity for you, your families and the ones you love. Happy New Year 2021.
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Yes! Go to the sea now! 😂
Aweee! Comments like this really make me happy and make me continue posting. You inspire me more.
Wishing you the same. Happy New Year!
@ybanezkim26 - Thanks 😊
amazing shots! Great way to wrap up a great few days and salvage the year
Thank you! It really salvaged my year. Thanks to you guys!
Made us all smile too.
Your mobile photgrapies are amazing and your travel was also amazing..........right?
I don't know. Are they? 😂
Your mobile photgrapies are amazing and your travel was also amazing..........right?
This is so cool👍
Such a nice tour. Excellent photos. What a fun ride that must've been.
It was so much fun! Thank you! I tried my best not to drop my phone. 😂
Look how tiny that Island is in the middle of the big ocean lol.
I wish to ride on a gyrocopter someday and see such amazing views as well.
These shot are so lovely and I can imagine the great time you had flying that thing and taking photos.
Pescador Island is a diving destination here in Moalboal, Cebu. Some would just do island hopping and snorkel near the island.
I really had a great time. I hope you'll be able to ride one someday. Let's claim it!
I am claiming it already lol
Awesome shots all over there. I really love that shots of Yohann with his gyrocopter and oh, that little Island there filled with green grasses! I wouldn't mind stepping down there.
Thanks! That island is a diving and island hopping destination. I've stepped in there once. It's filled with trees and grasses. There's a lighthouse and that's it. Nothing much to see on the ground but the corals surrounding the island are a sight to behold.
Oh really? Full of trees? I thought I was seeing green grasses with serene surrounding! That means I will have a lot of works to do when I delve in there😄
Yep! The white part is the lighthouse and you can see it's being swallowed by trees.
Haha, it is obvious! But I didn't observe until you said it now.
O niceeee!
@ybanezkim26 las tomas que haz realizado son impresionantes. Sin duda una experiencia impresionante. Saludos!
Thank you so much! It was an impressive experience indeed! One I would always remember.
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Love the photos and sounds like an amazing ride and experience. I will have to do this one of these days. :)
It was an amazing experience. One you should try at least once.
What a beautiful way to end the year been high seeing them awesome views .... Happy New Year to you @ybanezkim26 and let's hope this is going to be way better 😇
It made me optimistic of this year despite all that happened. Happy New Year @kohsamui99! Let's claim that this year will be so much better.
Let's stay strong and positive and we will succeed. Have a great week @ybanezkim26 😉
Ka nice. How much does it normally cost to avail on a gyrocopter ride?
Php 2,200 for a 10 minute ride. That's the start rate. It will increase as the number or minutes in the air increases.
I like this place
Beautiful pictures! 😍😍😍
Love it but I might be too heavy lol ...
Hi @ybanezkim26
What an amazing way to end the year 2020
This picture are really beautiful. Can imagine myself in a place like this, i wouldn't want to leave