For over four decades I have been a rail and bus photographer.
However, during this time I have aimed the lens at other subjects, be they different transportation, scenery, buildings and other bollocks.
Given these do not really fit the scope of my other sites, I felt compelled to set up a new site so as to inflict my other photographic garbage upon the world.
While primarily Philippine and Australian content, there will be the occasional forays into Fiji and Hong Kong. Perhaps other locations should the current pandemic ever allow it.
So sit back and enjoy, or hate, even be indifferent. That choice is purely up to you.

Wednesday 20 March 2024

2010: PHILIPPINE VIEWS - MIXED COLLECTION




The random photo series now moves into my 2010 visit to the Philippines.
As with 2009, I took a monumental amount of photos during my travels, but many of them just don't fit an extended theme.
So, I thusly have put them together in a multi-part look at the Philippines nearly a decade and a half ago.  Nothing special, but a look back at times past and captured moments.



The abandoned Camalig railway station on the diverted section of line north of Legaspi (Bicol Region).
Photo: Brad Peadon


Cagsawa Ruins north of Legaspi (Bicol Region).
Originally built in 1587, and destroyed by Dutch pirates in 1636.
It would go on to be rebuilt in 1724, only to be destroyed again in 1841  due to an eruption of the famous Mayon Volcano.
Photo: Brad Peadon


This was located a bit north of Sipocot, the exact location unknown. It was a quick stop and shoot, as the building took my eye and the driver in a hurry.
Photo: Brad Peadon


One of those provincial photos I am always eager to get. This was near the structure above.
Photo: Brad Peadon


The beautiful Hondagua railway station before it was destroyed during a failed rebuild.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Turbina in Calamba (Laguna) apparently.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Laguna. Mt Makaling?
Photo: Brad Peadon


Above & Below
Erap Store near Iriga City railway station (Bicol Region).
Photo: Brad Peadon



Jenlyn and Nhing at the La Mesa Watershed Park.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Ms Emyrose in Quezon City.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Above & Below
Plaridel in Quezon Province is one of those locations that has become a favourite spot to stop on Bicol runs.
Photo: Brad Peadon



Scotty enjoys all the excitement the Ligao PNR station has to offer.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Back to the Cagsawa Ruins :-).
Photo: Brad Peadon


This one is pretty self-explanatory.
Lignon Hill I think.
Photo: Brad Peadon


SM Mega Mall on EDSA.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Plaridel in Quezon Province again.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Because a trip to Bicol makes you very hungry.
I think Red Platter is still a thing in 2024.
Photo: Brad Peadon


The Bongo van broke down at Tagkawayan, giving us a lot of time for photos.
Photo: Brad Peadon


MrX is seen with our Toyung during his first Philippine visit.
Photo: Brad Peadon

How this guy managed to stay on the railhead is well beyond me. Really quite incredible.
Photo: Brad Peadon


Gumaca in Quezon Province. A beautiful seaside location.
Photo: Brad Peadon

Passengers have just alighted buses on EDSA.
Since this time, all the bus services have moved to the centre lanes and become what is now the EDSA Carousel service.

Photo: Brad Peadon
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Video: Plaridel Buses & National Park Drive
(Quezon, Philippines)


Video: Plaridel Station (Quezon, Philippines)

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Further Reading


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Thank You

Kuya Pia, MrX, Nhing, Onyo, Zeny &
Philippine National Railways.
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Tuesday 19 March 2024

SHEP'S MOUND (SYDNEY) - 20-9-2022

 






Another session around Sydney Airport, this time from the very popular Shep's Mound.


Hopefully it is of some marginal interest.

Details current as of the 20th March 2024.

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VH-EBL - QANTAS - A330-202 - Delivered 2008
Still with QANTAS
Photo: Brad Peadon


VH-EBJ - QANTAS - A330-202 - Delivered 2008
Still with QANTAS
Photo: Brad Peadon


VH-EBG - QANTAS - A330-202 - Delivered 2007
Still with QANTAS
Photo: Brad Peadon


VH-CCD - Bombardier - Delivered 2008
Owned: Crown Melbourne Limited
Still in service.
Photo: Brad Peadon


N2250U - United - B777-322ER - Delivered 2019
Still operational with United
Photo: Brad Peadon


VH-RYU - Rex - B737-8FE 
2003: New to Virgin Blue (VH-VOM)
2011: Virgin Australia (VH-VOM)
2021: Rex Regional Express.
Still operational with Rex.
Photo: Brad Peadon


VH-RQP - Rex - B737-8FE 
2010: New to Virgin Blue (VH-BZG)
2011: Virgin Australia (VH-VOM)
2021: Rex Regional Express.
Still operational with Rex.
Photo: Brad Peadon


VH-RQG - Rex - B737-8FE 
2005: New to Virgin Blue (VH-VUF)
2011: Virgin Australia (VH-VUF)
2020: Rex Regional Express (VH-RQG).
Parked at Alice Springs.
Photo: Brad Peadon


VH-QPH - QANTAS - A330-303 - Delivered 2005
Still with QANTAS
Photo: Brad Peadon


VH-QPF - QANTAS - A330-203 - Delivered 2003
Still with QANTAS
Photo: Brad Peadon


VH-QPA - QANTAS - A330-203 - Delivered 2003
Still with QANTAS
Photo: Brad Peadon


VH-PAG - Rex - B737-8FE 
2005: New to Virgin Blue (VH-VUV)
2011: Virgin Australia (VH-VUF)
2021: Rex Regional Express (VH-APG).
Still with Rex.
Photo: Brad Peadon



VH-EFR - QANTAS - B767-381F - Delivered 2006
Still with QANTAS.
Full history HERE.
Photo: Brad Peadon


VH-EFR - Vietnam Airlines - A350-941 - Delivered 2018
Still with Vietnam Airlines.
Skyteam Livery.
Photo: Brad Peadon


VH-YQW - QANTAS - B717-2BL - Delivered 2006
Last 717 built by McDonnell Douglas.
'Discover Tasmania' livery with a Tassie Devil.
Still with QANTASLink
Photo: Brad Peadon


Above & Below.
VH-VXQ - QANTAS - B737-838 - Delivered 2003
Retro Roo II livery.
Still with QANTAS
Photo: Brad Peadon



VH-VUQ - Virgin Australia - B737-8FE - Delivered 2008
Still with Virgin Australia
Photo: Brad Peadon


VH-VON - Virgin Australia - B737-8FE - Delivered 2003
Still with Virgin Australia
Photo: Brad Peadon


VH-VEO - Link Airways - Saab 340 - Delivered 1995
1995: Calm Air (Canada)
2012: Corporate Air (Australia)
2020: Link Airways (Australia)
Still with Link Airways
Photo: Brad Peadon


VH-VEF - Link Airways - Saab 340B - Delivered 1998
1998: Mesaba Airlines (USA)
2020: Link Airways (Australia)
Still with Link Airways
Full history of plane available HERE.
Photo: Brad Peadon

Till next time!
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Thanks to:

Terence J Cassidy

Planespotters.net
Aussieairliners.org
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