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Daydream in the Philippines - A Travel Video

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By Pete R., a solo traveler, travel blogger, and photographer with over 11+ years of experience.

Video Description:

Visiting the Philippines has always been on the list of places I wanted to go, and since I was back in Asia during the whale shark season, I decided to take the opportunity and travel to the Philippines for 2 weeks. My plan was to spend the first week exploring the volcanic part of the Philippines and the last week on the islands.

I had my friend show me around Manila and its surroundings, getting to see the part of the city that the western media doesn't show. I went on hikes to Mt. Pinatubo lake and Lake Taal with my good friend April from Tripkada. We explored the most symmetrical volcano in the world, Mayon Volcano in Legazpi, and swam with whale sharks the right way in Donsol (not as disruptive as in Oslob). I also rode a motorbike around Bohol and went on a boat cruise around the beautiful Palawan.

This is my first travel video since I switched to Sony a6500 from Sony RX100! I tried many new techniques here, so let me know if you like them. The video is much slower, with fewer head-spinning transitions than my previous travel videos, due to me getting used to the new setup, but I hope this creates a unique spin on my film! Let me know what you think about the video!

Location: Manila, Pinatubo, Taal lake, Legazpi, Mayon, Donsol, Cebu, Bohol, Palawan

Music: Flume - Insane, licensed by Lickd.

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Wondering what camera I am currently using? Here are all the camera gear I usually take with me when I am traveling:

Camera: Sony a7R V, the highest resolution full-frame camera out there, is my go-to camera when I travel. All of my recent photos and videos are all from this beast.
All-Around Travel Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.8 GM II lens is the lens I mounted on my camera the most. The lens covers most of the ranges I need for travel from wide to telephoto. If I have to take only one lens with me on my travel, it would be this lens.
Ultra-Wide Lens: Sony 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lnes: An ultra-wide lens I often use to shoot expansive landscapes and capture massive architecture I stumble upon while traveling.
Telephoto Lens: Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II lens is one of the most versatile lenses to have. It is great for picking out details in landscapes and capturing wildlife when combined with the Sony FE 2x teleconverter.
Portrait Lens: Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Lens is the most compact and lightweight 85mm F1.4 lens out there. It's sharp and produces stunning bokeh for subject separation, perfect for portraits and street photography.
Drone: DJI Mavic Mini 2, a perfect drone for those who travel light. It weighs less than 250g and smaller than an iPhone when folded and can capture 4K video as well as 12 megapixels RAW photos. More than enough for its size.
Bag: Langly Alpha Globetrotter is a camera bag I use to carry all these lenses as well as other essentials when I'm traveling.

Want to create a travel video of your own? Be sure to check out my 10 Practical Tips For Making A Great Travel Video as well as A Step-By-Step Guide On How To Make A Travel Video.

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