EL NIDO | Sunset Photos from El Nido
A
trip to El Nido is always wrought with unforgettable memories. Though
I've been there only twice, every corner and islands that I have seen
and explored has an imprint of images in my mind. It's my setting for
the perfect tropical paradise, no doubt knowing that it was an
inspiration to a famous movie all beach lovers should know "The Beach".
These collections of sunset photos were taken on my last year’s trip to El Nido. Though I promised in my travel blog that I will post them, after editing most of the photos collected in my
5 day backpacking trip, I can't get myself to share most of it. For one
thing, El Nido is a backpackers haven so I would expect that a lot of
people would have far more amazing captures than I did, also it is
personal, just looking at the photos I brought home makes me feel proud
so maybe you could understand why I'm being selfish by checking the
photos I'm sharing today.
One
of the last photos I took for this memorable day. I've been watching
and photographing this Sunset for an hour now, though I've seen the best
when the sun was already below the horizon. But the final rays of
yellow light didn't disappoint as it hit the cloud formations covering
the entire town.
Almost
the same as the original photos, I just adjusted the dials on clarity
and contrast to emphasize the silhouette of the Cadlao Island.
Finding a place to help me frame the Sunset, the branches of this huge Balete Tree did its part, and I was just starting.
A
few frames I've shared before from my facebook account, but as you my
already know, facebook doesn't necessarily take care of the photos we
upload. I am glad that I blog my photos instead. Some of these frames
may look similar to another, because it is taken in just one lazy
afternoon, after I've finished early on island hopping. Walking down the
beach of El Nido with my tripod and camera bag, on the rocky shores of
Ca-alan is perfect spot to wait for the Sunset, a sweet spot considering
that on rainy seasons, whether its neap or spring tides working, these
rocky shorelines are exposed at low tides on afternoons. Looking over
the iconic Cadlao Island and the strait beside it, I found myself a
natural romantic sunset setting, all I needed is a beer while sitting in
the sands, and then I could take frame after frame of photos in all
stunning glory.
A
boatman's shadow, though very far from my position and only using kit
lens, the full zoom was enough for the boatman's shadow to earn a spot
in the frame before a view of an amazing Sunset.
These
photos had been enhanced by Lightroom for your viewing pleasure, just a
few tricks of revealing details on shadows, enhancing a specific color
and saturating or desaturated some. No tinkering whatsoever of white
balance and photo temperature so please don't compare these instagram
shares, these photos aren't a click edit away. I have to admit though,
it was my first time shooting photos in RAW format and I have to say its
a pleasure working with it. I've always admired photos that are dynamic
and obviously a photographic handiwork, just the way I want it.
It's
always nice to experience El Nido on an afternoon after a rain. The
first magical moment I had when I first visited El Nido was when I saw
Cadlao Island from the window of the Van that brought me there. Seeing
the rays of Sunlight hitting the Island like a spotlight, it was jaw
dropping spectacle, and though I've never stepped on the shores of this
Island. The magic remains for me that its probably better for me to just
see it from the distance of El Nido beach. The magic remains.
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