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A Peek of the Balongay Sky

Bicol Street Journalist 11 years ago9:00 am
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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0 thoughts on “A Peek of the Balongay Sky”

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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PILI, Cam Sur, May 11 — Motorists passing the Maharlika Highway, more particularly those that will traverse the San Jose bridge in capital town Pili will have to use alternative routes beginning May 15. The bridge will be sugjected to total closure to vehicular traffic for one month during its […]

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Denial or Whatever, Are We Really Independent?

Jap Adupe

On July 4, 1946, the Bicol High School led the celebration of independence day in Calabanga. One of the highlight of the occasion was a parade around the town with adorned floats of young maidens and men of the locality, many of whom were students of the distinguished school. It […]

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