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Mt. Arayat’s Natural Allure

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From a distance Mt. Arayat looks plain and even possibly barren.  But as you come closer to it you will realize that it is a heavily forested mountain.  And every forested mountain offers many natural wonders waiting to be discovered.

During our day hike of Mt. Arayat on December 4, 2010, armed with our point-and-shoot digital cameras, two of my hiking compatriots took photos of the mountain, the interesting flora and fauna we found in the mountain, and the surrounding landscape viewed from the mountain. Continue reading →

Hidden Beauties of Mt. Malipunyo: TINY BEAUTIFUL

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THIS IS MY†fourth†posting for my†ëHidden Beauties Up Thereí†series.

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In the vastness of mountains and forests it is easy to overlook tiny yet immensely beautiful creations that are just there along foot trails. †You really need to stop and take a closer look… literally.

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These photos were taken using an†Olympus†Mju 1030SW†10.1 megapixel weatherproof†digicam set on “Macro” mode.

Hidden Beauties of Mt. Malipunyo: INVASION

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THIS IS MY†third posting for my†ëHidden Beauties Up Thereí†series.

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I find both pain and beauty on these photos. †They remind us that the fate of nature rests on a delicate balance. †Natural invading forces such as pests, parasites, and animals in the wild are essential to the balance of life in our forests and mountains. †But there are much more destructive forces that nature has no defense against, such as humankind’s selfishness and greed.

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These photos were taken using an†Olympus†Mju 1030SW†10.1 megapixel weatherproof†digicam.

Hidden Beauties of Mt. Malipunyo: MYSTERIOUS

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THIS IS MY second posting for my ‘Hidden Beauties Up There’ series.

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I was very much intrigued by these mysterious creations. †How would vines and tendrils know where they are supposed to go? †Why would a seemingly ordinary tree trunk have a lump?

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These photos were taken using an†Olympus†Mju 1030SW†10.1 megapixel weatherproof†digicam.