Dave Baking

Black and White

Splitting, also known as black and white thinking is a type of cognitive disorder where people fail to see possibilities in situations because they are only accustomed to seeing either as positive or negative and not a mixture of two. For them, things are either good or bad as they fail to the shades of gray (possibilities) in their live

Divesting a picture from its colors is like disrobing; you see everything in its natural state, without any charade, without any distractions; everything raw and everything pure. Photographers all over the world know the power of black and white and how it can make something appear mysterious and real at the same time. Depth, dynamism, and simplicity are so beautifully wrought in black and white photos that you almost feel that the subject is going to spring to life.

Minimalism One of the advantages of being born in an affluent society is that if one has any intelligence at all, one will realize that having more and more won’t solve the problem, and happiness does not lie in possessions, or even relationships: The answer lies within ourselves. If we can’t find peace and happiness there, it’s not going to come from the outside.”

Black photography I spent a lot of years trying to outrun or outsmart vulnerability by making things certain and definite, black and white, good and bad. My inability to lean into the discomfort of vulnerability limited the fullness of those important experiences that are wrought with uncertainty: Love, belonging, trust, joy, and creativity to name a few.

Cotton Candy

I think life is cotton candy on a rainy day. For those who grew up with cotton candy the old-fashioned way, it is very delicate. Pre-made cotton candy that has preservatives is not nearly as good or true. True cotton candy is sugar, color, and air and it melts very quickly. That was the metaphor - it can't be preserved, it can't be put aside, it can't be banked. It has to be experienced, like life.

Thailand I have been to Krabi and Bangkok in Thailand, awesome place. We visited the Railay ( Phra Nang Cave) beach, Chicken island, Poda Island & Tup Island in Krabi. We did Snorkeling near Tup island &Chicken Island, awesome experience. Then we visited Krabi night market, here you can find people enjoying shopping, eating, music & having fun late night in the market. You can find good things at reasonable prices. I would surely recommend others to visit Krabi. In Bangkok we have the city tour, very clean and beautiful city. I have been to Petchaburi and Bangkok in Thailand. Pattaya is one of the top most tourist coastal area. There are so many places to visit like walking Street, coral island. Floating market etc in Pattaya. City tour, ancient temples and safari world in Bangkok.

Pico de Loro

The Pico Sands Hotel features very spacious and airy rooms. I love how all the rooms invite a healthy amount of natural light. I highly recommend booking a corner suite, it’s a bit more than the usual room but waking up in the morning to such a beautiful view will make you forget about all your office troubles! We stayed in the Loft and it was ideal for our little family! Theo was crawling all over the place and was so delighted to have so much free space to roam.

The food was great! Varied menu choices and all cooked and presented well. We all enjoyed our meals at the different restos scattered around the property.

Intramuros

One of the Historical Places in Manila, Philippines. It’s is fill of historical moments, tradition, buildings, schools. One of the best spot in the Intramuros is San Diego it is the part of the Spanish colonial fortification in the walled. Then the famous the “San Agustin Church” it is the most visited spot. And must visited are The Fort Santiago, Palacio De Governador. And they have The E-Bike named “Packet Transportation Service” to travel easier to the Intramuros.

A visit to Intramuros is incomplete without seeing San Agustin Church & Museum, Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, Casa Manila Museum and Rizal Shrine. The transformation of Intramuros into one of the Philippines’ most visited tourist destination is nothing less than praiseworthy, as visitors can now get a glimpse of the glorious as well as sad past associated with this place, although the cobbled streets of Intramuros now house various café.

National Museum 🏛

Eto yung first time na nakapunta ako dito. Hindi ko aakalain na sobrang ganda, lalo na yung mga statue, painting, at iba pa. Nakita ko din dito yung mga gamit ng mga karamihan ng mga National Heroes natin katulad ni Dr. Jose Rizal. Dito din makikita ang mga painting na gawa ng mga sikat na pintor katulad nila Juan Luna V. Novicio at Carlos “Botong” V. Francisco at madami pang iba. Tapos meron pang mga Statue na love size taps merom din mga maliliit, isa sa mga sikat na manlililok na si Isabelo L. Tampinco. Nakalagay din dito yung mga gamitan ng ating pambansang Bayani na si Dr. Jose Rizal. Nakalagay din ang mga sining na gawa ni Fernando C. Amorsolo at Kilalang manggugulit ng pilipinas.