TIPS explores Tanap Avis Falls

With the desire of some of the members of The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS), Inc. to capture majestic sites and scenes in Ilocos Norte, it came up to their shoot list the Tanap Avis Falls in the town of Burgos.

It was the first time that members discover the said falls. The visit was initiated and led by Alaric Yanos who goes for a shoot on his free weekend time. He, together with Dr. Edwin Antonio, went for the first time to the wonderful site on September 4, 2011.

They took the GMW bus early morning from Laoag City at 5:30 and took a tricycle that led to barangay of its location. They walked a short span before reaching the falls. Without any guide they were able to trek it by themselves. But they were not able to reach the topmost level of the falls. Both of them enjoyed the experience and promised to get back.

Then, come another visit. It was scheduled by the members on October 15, 2011. Alaric Yanos still led the group. He went with members Bryan Rapadas and Raffy Pasalo. They used a private car from Laoag. From the barangay, they trekked all the way to the falls. This time they hired a guide who led them to the 3rd and topmost level of water falls.

The water in the falls was voluminous attributing to the rainy period prior to the said visits. Exploring Tanap Avis Falls was considered another great experience of the TIPS members engaging on landscape photography. This photo shoot even strengthened the camaraderie among them.

TIPS member wins in local Scott Kelby Photo contest

A total of 26 photographers in Ilocos Norte has joined the Scott Kelby Worldwide photo walk and eleven has fielded in their photo entries for the contest.

The photograph taken by Godwinn Vicente was chosen as the best photo for the Laoag City Downtown location. He is a member of The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS). He captured a young boy tumbling in the midst of his playmates. It's a happy photo.

Meanwhile, the grand prize winner for this year 2011 comes from none other than Philippines. The photographer is Jaime Cesar Tibe from Surigao City. He bested 1000 entries worldwide. He captured children diving in a river. “It was a cool shot with a striking balance of sky and water with bubbles from the last jumper at the corner of the photo,” says Scott Kelby.

TIPS leads Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk in Laoag

The Ilocandia Photographic Society, Inc. (TIPS) with its president Dr. Edwin Antonio has led a photo walk in Laoag City downtown in celebration of the 4th Annual Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk. There were about 1117 photo walks around the world held on October 1 & 2, 2011. A total of 27, 924 photo walkers registered worldwide for this event.

In the city of Laoag, there were 35 people who signed up for the walk and 26 photo walkers showed up. A storm signal number 2 was hoisted in Ilocos Norte on the day before the photo walk but this did not dampen the mood of the photo walkers. On the day itself, October 2, 2011, participants showed up one by one and the weather just got so fine. No rain nor heat of the sun.

The following are the pariticipants: Alaric Yanos, Edward Bulosan, Dr. Joy Lazaro, Dr. Ja Malvar, Dr. Liza Paz-Tan, Aristotle Art Subala, Cherry Hernando, Ana Carmela Remigio, Roel Domingo, Joseph Reginaldo, Dr. Robert Luzod, Godwinn Vicente, Edwin Tangonan, Arnulfo Ranjo, Dr. Baldomero Tapia, Cholo Hernandez, Raffy Pasalo, Bryan Rapadas, Johnstone Corpuz, Jesse Anthony Barut, Anna Tuzon, Andie Lamug, Dr. Isaias Alipio, Louisa Morales, and Dr. Jose Orosa.

The photographers enjoyed the walk. The group started covering the Ermita Hill overlooking the city downtown and the Padsan river. They slowly walked down to the riverside community where the locals were amazed to see a group of photographers and readily posed for them. Next stop was at the Laoag City public market covering wide array of products and farm produce sold. The participants dropped by at the cathedral and they concluded the walk with a climb of the monumental Laoag Sinking Belltower.

It was such a wonderful photographic experience as majority of the non-TIPS members claimed. Most of them clamor for another photo walk soon. Some of the participants ended their fruitful walk with lunch at Papa Pau’s Diner.

Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk set in Laoag

The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS), Inc. set up a photo walk in Laoag City Downtown on October 2, 2011, from 8am to 10am. TIPS president Dr. Edwin Antonio will lead the walk and plans to cover the Ermita Hill, Ablan Shrine, down to the Sunday market of Laoag, then observe religious activities at the Cathedral, may climb the Sinking Belltower, visit Capitol and City hall and watch the flow of the Padsan River. The walk will be concluded at Papa Pau's Diner.

The walk has room for a few more and only few days left. Many prizes are at stake for the winning photos. The public is encouraged to sign up by clicking the link.

Manila Bulletin features TIPS

The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) is being featured on the nation’s leading newspaper Manila Bulletin on September 13, 2011 issue with the title, The Ilocandia Photographic Society: Sharing Visions and Skills through Photography.

Every Tuesday of the week, the said daily newspaper comes out with the Picture Perfect Section that gives articles, news and updates on photography. TIPS is one of the camera clubs in the country that was featured on camera club bulletin.

The group’s photo of TIPS plus ten best photos of the group members were highlighted. The article also cited the group’s visions and missions.

TIPS is now SEC registered

After two years in existence, The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) is now a registered non-stock organization at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

On September 8, 2011, after completing the requirements, TIPS president Dr. Edwin Antonio submitted the application of the group at SEC Baguio Extension Office.

After evaluation and processing of TIPS application, Director Annie Gonzales-Tesoro has awarded the Certificate of Incorporation of TIPS to Dr Antonio with Company Reg. No. CN201132705. The group’s name is now officially called TIPS, Inc.

TIPS braves the storm for a workshop

In spite of the typhoon Mina that struck the Ilocos region, members of The Ilocandia Photographic Society (TIPS) carried out their photography workshop under the direction of Mr. Nathan Lubian.

The workshop entitled Blaze of Shadows: A Journey to the North has changed its venue from Burgos to Playa Tropical and Sitio Remedios resorts in Currimao on day one for the shoot and Papa Paus Diner in Laoag on day two for the post processing.

The participants’ mood was not dampened by the Signal Number 4 storm. Instead of having it outdoors they made it indoors and used the ambient light coming from the windows. There was a bit period when the rain stopped and the group was able to shoot with the models outdoors close to the beach.

This workshop was participated in by Michael Ong, Dr Robert Luzod, Ronald Macatulad, Dr. Edwin Antonio, Archi Joseph Reginaldo, Dr. Joy Lazaro, Landell Galiza, James Ragus, Lorna Tolentino-Macatulad, with non-members Dr. Jonathan Noble, Dr Ja Malvar, Noel and Hans. Models were Che and Jem and Make up artists, Don Cristobal and Alvin.