DUBAI SKYDIVING 2011

The event is Dubai International Parachuting & Gulf Cup 2011 located right on the south side of the base of the Palm Jumeira, between the Dubai Marina and JBR (Jumeriah Beach Residence), the entrance to the dropzone is off Al Sufouh Rd. behind the Habtoor Grand Hotel.

I just knew this event only last week thru my friend...photo contest - they are giving thousand of dollars as a prize (nakakalula) . But yesterday morning (last day of competition) the weather is not good...wind and sandstorm covers the whole city...but later I realized na...sayang din ang event minsan lang ito at first time so...I decided to pack my gears at around 12 noon.

Camera: Nikon D300

Lens for VR: 4.5mm Fish Eye Sigma Lens

Lens for PJ: 18-250mm Wide-Telephoto Lens

Stabilizer: Manfrotto Tripod & Panoramic Head

Others: Photographers Vest & Hat, Knee Pad and my MEDIA ID.

I reached the venue site at 1:30 pm and it took me 10 minutes to reach the drop zone 'coz sobrang layo ng parking...,I also bumped my oppps friends who shoot the event since 8:30am (grabe...pinakyaw lahat).

At the Media Office (this the first thing you have to look...as in para kang mag a-attendance sa teacher mo)....I introduce myself as a Freelance Photojournalists and ask where i can get a Media Pass...They just tell me to log in my name and give them my business card..."don't have right now ...i just left it to my wallet at car parking"...and the officer look at me and said ...hmmm ok...yess... i know you...i always see you...and quickly he gave me MEDIA PASS ID.... (or else cameras not allowed again).

Photos below are my submission for photo contest (i will not tell you which one), my photo submission to sports magazine & newspaper, for 360cities Google Earth and for microstocks....Enjoy!!!

Dubai International Championship of Skydiving and the Gulf Cup 2011 in Dubai

OPPPS New Location

OPPPS moved at Bigger & Better Location

When they posted the enrollment schedule and new location...

I browsed my VR Images files and yess!!!...
I have 10 VR Images of this mosque and New Oppps Training Center...(rented) location.

I immediately uploaded my image to Google Earth to share with my friends
(light d life photo club) and also to new DP Trainees....
(mahirap kayang maligaw at makipag-away sa taxi driver)...

I sent a message to sir milo tores (oppps pres.) to confirm that my
VR (Virtual Reality) Image is same as Oppps New Training Center...
the response is....of course...... "YES...iyan yun".

On VR Image below I add little information for you to
understand the orientation of the location.

Enjoy...
HOVER YOUR MOUSE INSIDE IMAGE

OMAR BIN KHATTAB Mosque in Dubai

Technicals:

Camera: Nikon D300 (Handheld)

Lens: Sigma Fish Eye Lens

You can also follow this link on 360cities/Google Earth:
http://www.360cities.net/image/omar-bin-khattab-mosque-dubai#0.00,0.00,70.0

Omar Bin Khattab Mosque:
http://www.360cities.net/image/omar-bin-khattab-mosque-facade-dubai#327.40,-38.80,70.0

FULL CIRCLE / PHOTOSYNTHESIS:
http://www.360cities.net/profile/360_photosynthesis

Some Important Reminders:
ENROLLMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS:
1. Only those with confirmed bookings , on wait listed, or Walk-in Enrolees
are allowed to come to the classrooms, and can park their cars.
2. Smokers can smoke outside (in the park) but not in the classrooms or premises.
3. TRAINEES are requested to use the back parking entrance and
not the main entrances leading to the mosque, as it is only allocated for
those who come during prayers time.
4. TRAINEES are not to loiter around the premises or the passages,
and observe silence while coming in or out.
5. It is not allowed to come under the influence of alcohol or
to bring it with them.
6. Ladies and Gents not to wear shorts, sexy or revealing clothes.

ABOVE RULES WILL BE STRICTLY IMPLEMENTED

PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR EMAIL CONFIRMATION BOOKING
Source: http://oppps-community.org/

Rain Shower & Cloudy Day

11 January 2011. Satwa Area, Dubai, UAE. A quick rain shower engulfs the whole
metro dubai this morning. - photo by: rosspisvena

Technicals:
Camera Nikon D300
18-250mm Sigma Lens
Handheld

FILIPINO RUNNERS UAE

RUN FOR MY COUNTRYMEN "takbo para kay kabayan"

Last week I was invited by a friend to shoot our kababayang mananakbo sa UAE
(FILIPINO RUNNERS UAE) for their Press Release kit.
I was a bit excited 'coz this is my first time to shoot runners who will not run...
as in steady lang (sa shoot).

I attended their briefing and share my ideas how i will shoot and where i want to shoot them...
we decided to shoot at burj al arab (seven star hotel) public beach para iconic and agreed to
come before sunset.

I am expecting 32 Kabayan Runners but only 11 are available for the shoot.I divided the task for
each of us (photographers)...i will shoot VR & Group Shots, Yolly is in charge on individual
shots for their profile, Gibert is in charge to shoot silhouettes and juel will document the event.

We finished the task for almost an hour and everybody had a great experience with us.

Join us to view the photos for our kabayan.

The FILIPINO RUNNERS UAE in Dubai">The FILIPINO RUNNERS UAE in Dubai

Technicals:

Camera: Nikon D300

Exposure: Manual on RAW

Lens: Sigma 10-20mm Wide for Still Photos

Lens: Sigma 4.5 mm Circular Fish Eye for VR Photos

Shutter Remote: Phottix Hero (Video Remote Shutter)

Phottix RF Shutter Remote

Manfrotto Panohead & Tripod for VR

I use the available light on site (no reflector)

Post Process & Cropping: Photoshop CS5

Other links: GO THE DISTANCE, FILIPINO RUNNERS ON VR 360°PHOTO, FULL CIRCLE PHOTOGRAPHY, FILIPINO RUNNERS UAE ON FB

Press Release:

Photographers: rosspisvena, gilbert belleza, yolly ignacio and juel butle

EMIRATES TWIN TOWERS ON CLOUDS

EMIRATES TWIN TOWERS ON CLOUDS

02 January 2011

Shk.Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE

Fuji S9600

clouds....
This season..january til' march is the clouds season
here in uae.i am sure landscape photographers are
jumping with joy...yey...this is ur season.

02 January 2011.The Iconic Emirates Twin Towers soaring high on a cloudy morning at

Shk.Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE.-rosspisvena

2011 YEAR OF THE METAL BUNNY (Rabbit)

2011 YEAR OF THE METAL BUNNY (Rabbit)

Happy New Year to all! Yes... this year is the year of
the Rabbit....a metal rabbit?(as in robot).


As i browse thru net about this bunny, i was struck 
about their characteristics specially about relationships...


Bunny Relationships
"Bunny are very sexual, but tend to give more of themselves than they should. 
This can lead to unrealistic expectations and unhealthy situations. 
Rabbits need partners who won’t take advantage of their giving nature. 
Such pairings will be strong"



Source:chinesezodiac.com


Anyways...whatever the bunny characteristics...golden rule is...
Be Kind and Give Love to One Another...


Happy New Year....


Happy New Year sa Lima (5) kong followers (madagdagan sana this year)
at sa daan daang followers ko na napadaan lang...


God Bless sa inyo,...

NEW YEAR 2011

NEW YEAR 2011

01 January 2011

Business Bay, Dubai, UAE

Camera: Nikon D300

Gears: Manfrotto Tripod & Panohead

Manfrotto Monopad, Slik Multi Arm Pano Head,

Phottix Remote Shutter

Exposure: Manual, f8, bulb

7:30 pm we (me and kiko) arrived from photo ops, immeddiately

i upload all photos for Google Earth posting....i am bit in

a hurry 'coz by this time traffic is starting to build up around Metro Dubai.

Together with my family at 9:30 pm we drove around Deira Area (daming pinoy dito)

to feel new years spirit...but i think everyone is heading to Burj Khalifa

for fireworks.

Finally, we decided to stay at business bay to witness & to capture the

burj khalifa fireworks for 2011.

01 January 2011. The Burj Khalifa Dubai Fireworks New Year 2011 - full circle by: r©§§_pi§véñà 2011

New Year 2011 The Burj Khalifa Fireworks in Dubai

VR above may not great as I expected...but on this VR you can feel the ambiance of the

place, Emirati creates bon fire (left & right) and dancing over the top of their 4x4 cars and making noise as we celebrate the year 2011.

... :)

We try to go back to Deira for some food but we are stuck on a traffic which lasted for almost 3 hours. We reached our house at 3:00 am. Watta a new year!