Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Under The Bridge @ Cebu

I have passed this bridge several times already going back-and-forth Lapu-Lapu City and Cebu City. Everytime I wonder if it was possible to stop right there on the bridge 'coz I got a feeling that the place will offer a fantastic sunset view.

So, when I learned of a local secret that there is a park under the Marcelo Fernan Bridge where you can chillax and have a great view of the sunset, I immediately headed there to catch the sunset. It wasn't raining but the fickle-minded sun decided to hide among the clouds so rather than getting a g-wine inspired shots, what I have taken where dusky and gloomy state of sunset. But I am not the one to complain for I immensely enjoyed the time I have spent under the bridge.

The View from Under


Dusk View of the Sea


The Old Mactan-Mandaue Bridge on the Horizon


The Cable-Stayed Marcelo Fernan Bridge


Mixed Dusk and Gloom


Houses on Stilts


Serenity in the Metro



Just a little trivia. Marcelo Fernan Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that connects Lapu-Lapu City and Cebu City. You will pass this bridge going to Metro Cebu from Mactan where the International Airport is located. It was opened in August 1999 to decongest the traffic from the older Mactan-Mandaue Bridge. The bridge has a total length of 4,058 feet with a center span of 607 feet. It is considered as one of the widest and longest bridge span in the Philippines. The bridge was named after a famous political figure from Cebu City.

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40 took the journey:

swexie said...

u never fail to get the best shots... wow!

I am Xprosaic said...

Hahahahhaha nakakuha rin ako ng photo nung sa first pic mo... jijijiji... now I miss cebu! jijijijiji

Abou said...

more bridge photos please

luna miranda said...

i didn't know there is a park under this bridge! nice perspective.:p

Lantaw said...

buti wala kang nakitang mga trolls dun, they live under bridges di ba? LOL

Jerick (the former Curbside Puppet) said...

this is definitely my favorite bridge in the country.

moving on said...

Di ba kakabalik lang ni DongHo from Cebu? Magkasama ba kayo? Naalala ko yung post mo before noong nagpunta ka ng cebu. Mahal mo ba ang cebu o ang mga cebuana? kidding.

fortuitous faery said...

breath-taking. almost ethereal!

The Scud said...

i miss cebu. i spent some of my best years in this city. :D

Tabib said...

That Houses on Stilts is my choice.

Allen said...

This is what I really love about Cebu City. Urban meets Rural. May balance lagi.

witsandnuts said...

The sun at the first photo looked like it was burning. I liked best the houses on stilts. =)

george said...

Unas puestas de sol fantásticas, buena serie como siempre.
Un saludo

Photo Cache said...

it pays to befriend a local, imagine the tips he can give you not only in the eating department, but in this case a local secret.

anyway, i totally love the second image.

Vanessa said...

Such an amazing view. So dreamy.

Anonymous said...

Wow! nice views!- the sunset , the bridge and the small houses. Ang cu-cute!

Nanaybelen said...

ba't naging anonymous? iba pang napindut ko. sorry.

ALiNe said...

Pssst,... add kita sa blogroll ko :)

LadyFi said...

Great photos of the bridge - and the houses on stilts.

I like the moodiness of the overcast skies.

Gattina said...

Real beautiful pictures !

Japa said...

Sights and scenes of the country is incomparable. Really great to encourage kababayans to go, see, visit the islands and bash in its natural beauty. Very nice shots.

BTW, thanks for dropping by.

Pam said...

What a magnificent bridge that is and I'm so glad you fond the park to watch the sunsets. You photos are always so amazingly beautiful. You are a wonderful Photographer.

I would like to know what camera you use, your images are so sharp and clear. Thanks :)

George said...

You got wonderful pictures even if the sun was behind some clouds. The views of the bridges are interesting, and I like the shot of the houses on stilts. That scene looks as if it is far from a big city. And to think you captured it all from under a bridge!

Luiz Ramos said...

Beautiful shots.
Great the Houses on Stilts shot. Congrats.
Luiz Ramos

PS. Nowadays, the first Vinicius de Moraes`Girl from Ipanema is a grandmother, but a lot of new girls from Ipanema have stayed there!!

lagal[og] said...

nakakailang trips nako to cebu but i've never shot under the bridge :) tfs bai

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

LS: Love the story of the bridge as the focal point of your photos, nicely done my friend.

the donG said...

i remember just few days after it opened, we crossed it from end to end! nice bridge! just yesterday i passed through this bridge. saya.

serline said...

I really enjoy seeing all the photos.

Carver said...

Those are fantastic shots. I love the bridge, the landscapes, seascapes, and the houses. I don't fine the sky gloomy at all. Beautiful.

Abaniko said...

Ganda ng perspective shots mo ng bridge!

Hope House said...

what wonderful photos you take!!!!
Just beautiful...

bw said...

dang, haven't been to Cebu yet hehe.. Ganda ng sunset shots bro :)

SandyCarlson said...

These are wonderful images. It's nice to wander around them and kind of fall in at the end of the day.

beero said...

ganda ng shots kuya oman. maganda nga dyan sa bridge. pag gabi ayos din ang view dyan. bigla ko tuloy namiss ang cebu. hehe

D Fat Man said...

I have never been to Cebu and I have heard a lot about how beautiful the place is. I'll be awaiting for your next posts.

magiceye said...

brilliant pictures all!
info about bridge is impressive

Raft3r said...

hanggang cebu city pa lang ako
di ko pa nakikita yun mga remote areas ng probinsya
so ang impression ko sa cebu ay parang maynila lang
matrapik at puro malls
hehe

btw, your new link is UP
at special mention ka pa sa new post ko!

happy halloween!

Rogelio said...

good blog
greeting of spain

Sandi McBride said...

Some people have great cameras, and that's good..but you have to have the great eye for the shot to make the great camera worth diddly...double diddly there, pal...you are well and truly blessed!
Sandi

foongpc said...

Love the photos of the bridge! : )