Thoughts and Non Thoughts

While we're on the subject of the University of the Philippines, here are some of the other photos taken on Dec 12. Quezon Hall On weekends the Diliman campus turns into a park. A father and son navigating the Beta Way. But you still find the typical student cramming for that exam. And the usual taho and Ikot jeepney in front of the AS Steps. Camera used was a Canon EOS10D. Shots with film here .

The UP Lantern Parade is also an occasion when students, faculty, alumni and the community gather to celebrate the spirit of Christmas in the University. It starts with the parade of lanterns around the Academic Oval that ends in front of Quezon Hall, and the festivities culminate with fireworks. Here are some more photos taken that night. The Carillon It's a cold night and I'm butt-naked in front of all these people Merry Christmas from the University of the Philippines!

Every year, the University of the Philippines holds its Lantern Parade just before it breaks for Christmas. The different colleges in the Diliman campus show off their creativity in this annual tradition which has become a much anticipated event for students and alumni. Some photos taken during last night's Lantern Parade. Manny Pacquiao doing the Pagdanggo sa Ilaw (College of Fine Arts) An elephant. Chinese-themed lanterns. What looks like a giant prawn about to be grilled. Faces and candles.

Took a walk around the University of the Philippines campus with a film camera. It has been a very long time since I bought film and all I have are expired. Still I tried them to see how it would turn out. You be the judge. From expired Koday HD200. Academic Oval (film scanned and converted to B&W using PS. In what is called the UP Lagoon.

Translation of Jose Rizal's Mi Ultimo Adios, 2nd verse.

The UP janitor who received less than one peso in retirement pay.

The UP Oblation