12.10.2009

Winners of Canon PhotoMarathon Philippines 2009 announced

Around 600 photo hobbyists, both amateur and professional, flocked to Tagaytay Convention Center on November 14 for Canon Photomarathon Philippines 2009. Several bloggers were also present--not to cover--but to participate in the 4th leg of this much-awaited photography event.

Ready, Set, Go!

Participants of PhotoMarathon Philippines 2009 pose for the traditional group shot

The PhotoMarathon is an Asia-wide photo competition testing a photographer's creativity and skills. Participants are given a day to perform photography related tasks. Here in the country, no sign-up fee is collected. All successful registrants will be provided with free transportation, food, drinks, and loot bag.

Canon Marketing Philippines President Mr.Ramon Arteficio

Canon PhotoMarathon Philippines 2009 winners are the following:

OVERALL WINNER: Mr. Ramon Castillo (EOS 400D)

OVERALL 1st RUNNER-UP WINNER: Michael Declaro (Powershot SD550)

DSLR CATEGORY WINNER: Mr. Cesario Silvestre Gacoscosim (EOS 40D)

POINT&SHOOT CATEGORY WINNER: Mr. Adrian Christian Reyes (POWERSHOT S3 IS)

The grand prize winner will go to Osaka, Japan with a companion, an EOS 5D Mark II body, Crumpler camera strap, and a Canon EOS 5D Mark II miniature thumb drive. The first runner-up will get an EOS 500D with standard lens, a local trip, Crumpler camera strap, and a Canon EOS 5D Mark II miniature thumb drive. Other winners will receive the following:

EOS DSLR category
EOS 7D body
Free trip to a local destination
Crumpler camera strap
Canon EOS 5D Mark II miniature thumb drive

Point and Shoot Category
EOS 1000D with 18-55mm kit lens
Free trip to a local destination
Crumpler camera strap
Canon EOS 5D Mark II miniature thumb drive

Video Category
HF10 flash video camcorder
Free trip to any local destination

Congratulation to all the winners!

Here are some of the photos I took during the event. View complete album here.

this kid will pwn you, yes.

JP risking his life for Canon

Jonel Uy and Kin Pasana

ang aking samalamig sa Tagaytay

LOL LOL LOL

Bloggers' group shot

I would like to thank Iris, Jonel, Jennie, Jeff, Nicely, Kin, JP, Edel, and Arvin for joining the marathon. I hope you guys enjoyed! See you again next year! :)
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