Pissedpoet Pics - The Blog: February 2006

Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Making Change

Jeepney driver passes change to pasengers whilst negoiating Manila traffice and keeping an eye out for customers.

Monday, February 27, 2006

Lane Way

The state of national emergency seems to be winding down, kids are going to have to go back to school after a 4 day weekend. What 6 year old said bummer? Such language.

Saturday, February 25, 2006

Stuck in Traffic

Filipino on motorcycle stuck in traffic. Is it Gloria? One can never tell with those full face helmets, no wonder they ask you to remove them before entering the bank.

Friday, February 24, 2006

Manila Skyline with Bird



A bird wheels over head as the sun sets behind the Manila skyline. A state of emergancy was declared today on this 20th anniversary of People Power which saw Ferdinand Marcos ousted from power.

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Chinese Lions Manila

Lion dancers grab some fresh air between dances as they look about for the next business to perform for and bring good luck and prosperity.

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Purple Train

Commuters strap hang on Manilas LRT2 line train as it makes its elevated journey through the barangays of the Philippines capital.

Monday, February 20, 2006

Night time at the Oasis

Crowds of pleasure seeking Filipinos gather at the Greenbelt Mall to eat, drink and be merry.

Sunday, February 19, 2006

Helicopter

Like a giant insect coming out of the sun this chopper is coming into land.

Saturday, February 18, 2006

Hang On

Riding the jeepneys in manila is not for the faint hearted, just remember to keep a firm grip on your valuables.

Friday, February 17, 2006

Shoe Display

Caught this display of shoes or should I say sandals a couple of days ago whilst waiting for the best beloved to complete loading her cell phone. A bit of a play in the digital darkroom and voila a not too bad semi abstract.

Thursday, February 16, 2006

Curtain Call


The gentle almost Victorian charm of the Filipina as they take a curtain call after their 15 minutes.

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Drummers


The drummers from a xylophone and drum street band entertaining fiesta patrons, Camia, the Philippines.