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A Peek of the Balongay Sky

Bicol Street Journalist 10 years ago9:00 am (UTC/GMT -8 HRS) 8 Jan , 2010

This is a sky photo taken during our visit of the village of Balongay here in Calabanga. Do enjoy a peek through the motorcycle’s side mirror.

Thanks to Sky Watch Team of Klaus, Sandy, Ivar, Wren, Fishing Guy, Louise and Sylvia. See more skies on this link. Skywatch Friday

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Regina says:

January 8, 2010 at 9:08 am

Lovely sky!
Happy weekend.

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January says:

January 8, 2010 at 9:21 am

That’s a cool idea! Lovely clouds!

mine is here
Sunset on New Year’s Day

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Light and Voices says:

January 8, 2010 at 9:32 am

I especially like this image because it is from a different perspective.
Joyce, IL, USA

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eden says:

January 8, 2010 at 9:40 am

Great blue sky with scattered clouds.

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Bonnie Bonsai says:

January 8, 2010 at 10:31 am

It’s definitely stunning! Great to use some imagination in capturing the sky.

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fickleinpink says:

January 8, 2010 at 11:17 am

a great shot!

Find one of the most beautiful sunset here at my place, too!
May we all be blessed!
Xoxo,
fickleinpink

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Princess of CJ says:

January 8, 2010 at 11:52 am

nice shot. sana makapunta ako ng bicol someday. 🙂

http://eraofchris.blogspot.com

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Tabib says:

January 8, 2010 at 12:12 pm

Nice and unique perspective.

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Rajesh says:

January 8, 2010 at 12:53 pm

Very cool shot.

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Pacey says:

January 8, 2010 at 1:09 pm

Cool cool way to show the sky out there Japa. Great idea.

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Marites says:

January 8, 2010 at 1:48 pm

that’s a cool perspective:) happy skywatching and have a good weekend!

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magiceye says:

January 8, 2010 at 4:26 pm

cool

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Pearl Maple says:

January 8, 2010 at 5:57 pm

Fun view of the sky from there.

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eileeninmd says:

January 8, 2010 at 6:44 pm

Very creative skywatch photo. I love the color difference.

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Lianne says:

January 8, 2010 at 6:48 pm

interesting shot!

leethroughthelens.blogspot.com

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Tara R. says:

January 8, 2010 at 9:36 pm

Very cool shot. The image in the mirror looks like it ‘belongs’ in the forward sky. Nice capture.

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maiaT says:

January 8, 2010 at 10:16 pm

Beautiful sky photo.

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christina says:

January 9, 2010 at 12:34 am

Cool perspective!!

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This Is My Blog - fishing guy says:

January 9, 2010 at 2:52 am

Japa: The clouds almost fit together, pretty neat. If the colors had not been so different you wouldn’t even notice the mirror.

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Irene says:

January 9, 2010 at 7:08 am

What a cute shot! I surfed a little at your blog. Beautiful country and nice, smiling people. Thank you for stopping by today. Have a lovely year ahead.

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Pam says:

January 9, 2010 at 9:01 am

You take first prize for the most cleaver shot of the day. Very unique and creative, well done.

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Angie says:

January 9, 2010 at 11:50 am

Great shot, thanks for your visit.

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kbguy (福生) says:

January 9, 2010 at 8:55 pm

You must be in the Philippine, right ? What’s the hotel rate over there ?

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Grace and Bradley says:

January 9, 2010 at 9:31 pm

Great composition, never on a motorbike, thank for sharing the experience.

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John`s Photography says:

January 9, 2010 at 10:08 pm

Lovely sky!

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Ebie says:

January 9, 2010 at 11:57 pm

Very creative shot and beautiful skies!

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Linnea W says:

January 11, 2010 at 5:50 am

Nice one. It’s fun to see the sky reflected in a mirror. Thanks for visiting mine!

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Kcalpesh says:

March 27, 2010 at 4:57 pm

The two skies merge very well! The one in the mirror and the one in real… Nice shot!

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