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Dubbed as The Pink Beach, this 3,245-hectare paradise in Santa Cruz Island, Zamboanga is covered by a pink sand. A phenomenon resulted from the billions of pieces of crushed red organ-pipe coral that washes ashore, seen in every handful of sand. When it comes to stunning beaches, enchanted islands - the Philippines is difficult to ignore. Tourists and locals alike never run out of reasons why this country is paradise on earth. After Conde Nast Traveler named three of the country's top 5 best islands in the world. National Geographic this time, gave Zamboanga"s The Pink Beach as among the 21 Best Beaches in the World. But for now, the local goverment of Zamboanga has regulated its visitors as it creates potential high demands. This is a measure to make sure its beauty will be preserved. Overnight stay is not allowed and you have to coordinate with its tourist office if you are planning for a visit. Credits: Philippine News Agency So are you planning to visit any time soon? Ikaw ano ang kwentong alamat mo?
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My Portfolio and Photography Services Press L to see all the beamy goodness on the horizon. Happy New Year, my flickr friends! I hope you find what you seek in the coming year. This was shot a few weeks ago with my homies Diego and Jim. The tide was super low at HITW, and the exposed sand was exhibiting some entrancing patterns. It was chicken-without-a-head style photography as we all ran around, shouting like lunatics and shooting shooting shooting! *Due to stricter enforcement of the flickr rules, photographers are no longer allowed to plug their workshops and prints in their photostreams. However, it is still allowed to have this information in one's profile. ---------------------------------- Tech Notes on this Photo ---------------------------------- Nikon D300s Tokina 12-24 mm ISO100 f/8 - sharpest spot on my lens but still provides sufficient DOF at 12mm; helps defocus scratches, drops, and dust on my filters/lens 1/5 sec 12 mm on a crop sensor Lee 3-stop and 2-stop soft GND Filters, handheld Post-Processing ---------------------- In Raw Converter (Nikon Capture NX2) - Processed single raw file three times, once for sky, once for near foreground, and once for streaks and shine - Global contrast for added pop - Slightly darkened and added contrast to the sky to add oomph - Brightened foreground slightly and added contrast to enhance shine In Photoshop: - Noise reduction via Neat Image - Selective sharpening of sand - Curves layer to slightly brighten image except for midground - Curves layer to slightly brighten immediate foreground and dark clouds on right - Curves layer to darken and add contrast to sand and water streaks in mid-ground - hi-pass layer with high radius, blending mode set to vivid light, and selectively painted in to make the shine pop - Slight crop to remove excess, boring sand at the bottom of the image Thanks for looking! ~Josh
When you think of islands, wide, pristine beaches and uninhabited jungles typically come to mind. These 8 lesser-known islands probably use to be like that once - but today, they have developed into entire towns. Islanders often have problems due to congestion in these settlements, and tourists from time to time come to enjoy the special charm of crowded islands... 1. Mexcaltitan, Mexico link Population: 818 inhabitants Area: - Mexcaltitán is a small island city off the Pacific coast of Mexico. The town sits low in the marshy, mangrove-lined channels that surround it, and during the June to October rainy season, water floods the streets and everyone rows from place to place in boats. link Some experts believe that Mexcaltitán may actually be the legendary Aztlán, the ancestral homeland of the Aztec people. Today it’s foremost a shrimping town, with shrimps spread out to dry on any available surface throughout the town. [link, map] 2. Ebeye Island, Marshall Islands link Population: 15 000 inhabitants Area: 0,36 sq km (0.14 sq mi) Ebeye is the most populous island of Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands, as well as the center for Marshallese culture in the Ralik Chain of the archipelago. Over 50% of the population is estimated to be under the age of 18. It is the fifth most densely populated island in the world. link When the United States decided to test nuclear weapons in the South Pacific, they chose to do so amongst the atolls of the Marshall Islands. U.S. officials uprooted many residents from Bikini Atoll and Enewetak Atoll to insure that the testing did not directly harm human life. The relocated Marshallese had to move somewhere, and most moved to Ebeye under the assistance of the United States. This forced relocation caused a huge mess, including a severe housing shortage and land owner legality issues that persist today. The combination of factors created an environment of hostility and squalor, creating the slum of the South Pacific. [link1, link2, map] 3. Flores, Guatemala link Population: 13 700 inhabitants Area: - The Island of Flores is located on Lake Peten Itza in Guatemala. It was formerly called Tayasal. The Island is named after Cirilo Flores, one of the first Guatemaltecos to call for independence from the Colonial powers. link On the island is located homonymous town - Flores. This town is quiet small island town, but it is hosting lots of restaurants, hotels, guesthouses, handicraft and souvenir stores, Internet caffee’s, etc. Island is connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway. The causeway connects Flores to the two surrounding towns which are home to most of the area’s population. The two neighboring towns are Santa Elena and San Benito both of which sit along the shores of Lake Peten Itza and service Flores. [link1, link2, map] 4. Santa Cruz del Islote, Colombia link Population: 1 247 inhabitants Area: 0,1 sq km (0.04 sq mi) The most densely populated island in the world is Santa Cruz del Islote, a microslum off the coast of Colombia. This tropical island is located in the emerald waters of the idyllic Caribbean, though is packed so tight that most activities are done off island. link The residents have to use neighboring islands as cemetery, recreation grounds, and the residents work on the mainland instead of on the island. Students from the island attend school on neighboring mainland. The Mucura Island Hotels are a prime source of work for the residents. [link, map] 5. Migingo Island, Kenya link Population: 130 inhabitants Area: 0,02 sq km (0.008 sq mi) Migingo is a tiny 2,000-square-metre (half-acre) island, about half the size of a football pitch in Lake Victoria. A rocky and rugged piece of land with little vegetation, Migingo is one of three small islands in close proximity. link In 2008–09 the island itself was claimed by both Kenya and Uganda. July 2009 a survey team found that the island is 510 metres (1,670 ft) east of the Kenya-Uganda border within the lake. The island has a population of about 130 (according to 2009 census), mostly fishermen and fish traders, who are served by four pubs and a pharmacy on the island. [link, map] 6. Fadiouth, Senegal link Population: 9 000 inhabitants Area: 0,15 sq km (0.06 sq mi) Fadiouth is very densely populated town at the end of the Petite Côte (coast) of Senegal, south-east of Dakar. It is perched on homonymous island that's made almost entirely of clam shells. The island is accessible by a narrow wood bridge which is only accessible to pedestrians. link This town was predominantly Catholic but now also has a small Muslim community. The major economic activities for the villagers of Fadiouth are fishing and rice cultivation. Since the town is located in a large river delta, farmers have taken advantage of the shallow flood plain caused by the river to grow rice in the area. [link, map] 7. Lindau, Germany link Population: 3 000 inhabitants Area: 0,68 sq km (0.26 sq mi) Lindau is a Bavarian town and an island on the eastern side of Lake Constance, the Bodensee. The historic city of Lindau is located on an 0.68-square-kilometre island which is connected with the mainland by a road bridge and the causeway of the railway to Lindau station. link Lindau is located near the meeting point of the Austrian, German and Swiss borders. It is popular with sightseers and holidaymakers for its medieval city centre and pleasant location on Lake Constance. [link, map] 8. Isola dei Pescatori, Italy link Population: 50 inhabitants Area: 0,034 sq km (0.013 sq mi) Isola dei Pescatori (Fishermen’s Island) is the most northerly of the three principal Borromean Islands in Lago Maggiore. With a population of about 50, it is the only one island to be inhabited all year round. link A narrow street running along its spine is joined by cobbled alleys to the promenade which encircles the island. The promenade is frequently flooded and the houses built against it are constructed to allow for this. While the traditional occupation of fishing still exists, its picturesque charms has made tourism the most important source of income for the islanders. [link, map]
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