My journal by Santos, Jasmine Ann

santosjs1_1 — 2024-03-03 12:29:41 UTC

A random image I took when I was on my way home. I was walking on the side of the road and I noticed these three buildings that were visually striking due to their symmetry and repetitive design. I was drawn to them and immediately reached for my camera to capture the moment. I can remember that I was just randomly positioning my phone on which is the best spot or thing to take a picture with. When I took the photo, I felt a sense of peace and tranquility. The clear blue sky and the simple yet striking buildings gave me a sense of simplicity and balance. I also felt a sense of admiration for the architect who designed these buildings and the symmetry used to create such an aesthetically pleasing structure.

santosjs1_1 — 2024-03-03 12:33:50 UTC

I took this photo in cubao. I was walking around the cubao with my camera and was drawn to this particular pedestrian crossing. I waited for the right moment when the cars were stopped, and people were crossing, creating a contrast between the stillness of the cars and the movement of the pedestrians. I was struck by the distinct energy and rhythm of the city captured in this one shot. When I took the photo, I felt a rush of adrenaline and excitement. It felt like I had captured an authentic moment in time, frozen in a photograph. The constant movement of people and vehicles in a city can often feel chaotic, but this photo has a sense of order and structure. It reflects the controlled chaos and busy nature of city life.

santosjs1_1 — 2024-03-03 12:43:13 UTC

This is my second favorite photo that I was at the playground to relax and unwind. I happened to see a beautiful pink gumamela flower and was immediately struck by its vibrancy and beauty. I decided to take a close-up shot of the flower using my macro lens to capture its intricate details. When I took this photo, I felt a sense of calm and peace. I was mesmerized in every detail of this beautiful flower and I never imagined how wonderful the world is if you look in every little things around. I was also filled with a sense of appreciation for nature and its incredible ability to create such delicate and intricate structures.

santosjs1_1 — 2024-03-03 12:49:24 UTC

This one is my favorite photo. I captured this photo when I went to the Mall of Asia with my friends. We decided to visit the Mall of Asia at noon to witness the sunset. Upon our arrival at around 4 PM, and while waiting for the sunset, we decided to ride the Ferris wheel. After that, we had a meal. By the time we finished eating, it was around 5 PM, and the sunset was beginning to display its beauty over the sea. We then went to the seaside and were mesmerized by the beauty of the sunset. Not wanting to miss this opportunity, I decided to take a picture so I could look back on it anytime. When I captured this photograph, I felt as though I was larger than the sun, almost as if I were holding it in my hand. Perhaps this sensation can be attributed to watching too many fantasy genre anime, but that was genuinely my experience at that moment.

santosjs1_1 — 2024-03-03 12:51:34 UTC

This picture is that I was just strolling around with my friend in Manila because we decided to go to the Mall of Asia at night. But here in Intramuros, we would pass by it before reaching the Mall of Asia, so we decided to stop by here first since it was 7pm. We went through Intramuros, and behind it, we saw a new bridge and decided to hang out there. It was then I realized how beautiful this place is at night. You cannot see the beauty of this bridge in the morning because it looks so normal. So, when I finally saw its beauty at night, I didn't waste the opportunity, so I took a photo of it. When I captured this photo, I was amazed by its beauty because It feels like I was in another country and I can never imagined that this was only taken in our own country.