Watch Manila, Philippines - Then and Now in New Channel | Channify

http://tanawin.wordpress.com As the title implies, this is all about comparisons comparisons of past and present through the use of photographs, particularly of (selected) streets, structures, and plazas (and/or their vicinities) in Manila, more specifically in Binondo, Santa Cruz, and Intramuros. Although much care and effort were given in matching the vantage point and composition of the new photographs with those of the old ones, getting an exact match was near impossible (or in some cases, down right impossible) due to several factors, e.g., cameras used and accessibility of locations. Nevertheless, I had tons of fun doing this series even if I had to touch and step on rat feces and climb up dizzying heights (via a ridiculously steep ladder) to reach the top of Binondo Churchs bell tower (that of Santa Cruz church is a whole lot tidier but its height was quite similar) even if I had to travel several kilometers on foot (no less than ten kilometers is my estimate, Im no athlete you know) even if it caused my sweat to turn to fine grains of salt under the heat of the sun even if it caused my legs to hurt for several days afterwards in spite of all those, it has become one of the most exciting and unforgettable experiences/journeys Ive had in my entire life. Places featured in this video: Hotel de Oriente in Binondo La Insular Cigar and Cigarette Factory Binondo Church Plaza Binondo Binondo Canal Calle Rosario Plaza Moraga Plaza de Cervantes Escolta Calle Nueva Santa Cruz Church Puente Colgante (Quezon Bridge in Quiapo) Puente de Ayala (Ayala Bridge) Puerta del Parian Puerta de Santa Lucia Puerta de Isabel II Calle Real Manila Cathedral The Legislatura Building The Ayuntamiento