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Mt Iraya

Ferdz — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:56:10 +0000

Mt Iraya is an active volcano that dominates the views in the island of Batan in Batanes. With an elevation of 1009 meters, it is considered as the northernmost active volcano in the Philippines.

Rolling Hills of Mt. Pulag

Ferdz — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:19:58 +0000

Mt. Pulag is considered as the 2nd highest mountain in the Philippines and the highest in Luzon. It is considered one of the most beautiful National Parks in the country due to its majestic summit, atypical rain forest mountain, and changing hues of rolling hills depending on the season. Similar to Bohol’s Chocolate Hills. Picture taken with a 35mm film camera, point and shoot Canon AS-1.

Batad Rice Terraces

Ferdz — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 16:37:01 +0000

The rice terraces in the Cordillera Mountain Province is one of the Philippines UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Batad, a village a couple of hours away from the more commonly known Banaue Rice Terraces, has well preserved ampitheater-like terraces rising to the mountaintops.

Mount Maculot Rockies view

Ferdz — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:22:20 +0000

Mt. Maculot in Cuenca, Batangas is one of the popular mountain climbing destinations near Manila due to its accessibility, established trail and easy but challenging climb. The Rockies at the shoulder of the summit has impressive views of the Taal Lake.