3/08/2009

PhotoHunt#21 Space

Batanes has wide space, some are used as communal pastureland they call “payaman” but some space are just idle. Nevertheless, the place is really beautiful.

Located at the northernmost part of the Philippines, Batanes Islands is almost untouched by urban development, a really good thing. Here are some pictures I took during our visit:

This is part of "payaman", communal pastureland in Batanes.

Grasslands as far as your eyes can see.

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14 comments:

Anonymous said...

NAturally painted yan no? Ganda, looks so tranquil!

ReadWriteSnap said...

oi, it reminds me bohol's chocolate hills untouched...ganda! bitaw, gihunahuna nako nga kung ako nagtindog diha, ug nag atubang na, murag mawala ato anxiety! hehehe relaxing kaau!

Claudia said...

Lovely shots of wide open spaces!

Anonymous said...

We have some hills like that in Montana too, only without the gorgeous ocean behind.

Anonymous said...

Omg! The vast greens is so serene and beautiful looking :)
Happy Sunday!!!

escape said...

wow very beautiful! looks a lot like mt pulag's summit.

SASSY MOM said...

That's a lovely view. I'd love to visit that place one of these days.

Anonymous said...

It looks so beautiful and peaceful there. I love the last shot. It looks like the land is folded up like an accordion.

I hope they don't find any excuse to develop these lands!

Marites said...

to Gmirage: Yes, it's naturally painted and un-photoshopped.:)

RJ Flamingo said...

How wonderful to have such a spot all to yourself! Nice choices...

Thanks for visiting!

Horsoon said...

Beautiful shots! Wish I had a chance to be there one day.

Leslie said...

Oh my gosh, what gorgeous photos for this week! :)

Lowell said...

It is hard to imagine so much space in such a beautiful setting that is undeveloped.

Anonymous said...

a virgin scenery it is..