Saturday, December 8, 2007

Weekend Snapshot 14

This was taken one weekend by my fellow UPian Rieon Dran Carreon at the foreground of the University of the Philippines Baguio City. The adjacent building beneath the rainbow is the Baguio Convention Center.
The ground is a bit bushy though. You know how public schools are being run here on our side of the planet

The Oblation is the iconic symbol of the University of the Philippines, represented by a man with arms wide-stretched and face facing up, symbolizing selfless offering of one's self to his country.

The statue was sculptured based on the second verse of Jose Rizal's Mi Ultimo Adios;

In fields of battle, deliriously fighting,
Others give you their lives, without doubt, without regret;
Where there’s cypress, laurel or lily,
On a plank or open field, in combat or cruel martyrdom,
If the home or country asks, it's all the same--it matters not.

Have a great week ahead y’all!

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17 comments:

Liz said...

Great shot! Ang ganda lumabas, nay rainbow pa ;)

Anonymous said...

Nice shot! Happy Monday! Mine is up at http://mlizcochico.com

MaR said...

What a great shot!! Happy ws!

SandyCarlson said...

Beautiful, inspired photo. Thanks.

Carver said...

That's a beautiful weekend snapshot and I love the rainbow beside the statue. Have a great week.

Gellianne said...

Hi! Thank you for adding me! Great shot!

Natalie said...

Neat shot! :)

My Weekend Snapshot is up now too! :)

eastcoastlife said...

That's a cool picture with the awesome rainbow.

HartofDixie said...

Beautiful shot! Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Loved it! I love rainbows! It symbolizes hope. Great pic, really. Thanks for the add friend. :-)

Jan said...

great shot of the oblation with raindow at the background!

Anonymous said...

great shot with rainbow in it!

mousey

Anonymous said...

Nice shot, I loved how you captured the rainbow. Mine is here

Hope you visit it also, thanks.

Lynn said...

Ganda ng rainbow. Right timing for a good shot. :)

KW said...

The rainbow is amazing! Have a great week! Here's a link to mine http://katskrackerbox.wordpress.com/2007/12/10/weekend-snapshot-9-santa-spotted/

**"Liza"** said...

Ohh that really a great shot..is that at one of the Campus of UP?

riEon dRan said...

wow. its nice to see this here. :)

thanks for including my name. :)