Ilocos Prenups: Windfarm (Bangui Ilocos, Norte) and Saud Beach (Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte)
(Last of the series, finally! Read Part 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
We actually haven’t seen the windmills before this trip, as our last Ilocos trip only went as far as the Burgos lighthouse. So as you can imagine we didn’t know where it was or what to expect. Nikki was the first to catch a glimpse while we were driving up a hill but the view was quickly obscured by thick foliage. Then we saw the tips of the propellers and they were gigantic. When they came in full view, we were just in awe on how big and how many they were. I was thinking that if Voltes V was a real robot it would probably be that huge. We got off the highway and into this dirt road and drove till we had a nice vantage point of the windmills.
The sand was so hot which discouraged us from trekking towards the windmills.
After the windfarm, we went straight to Saud Beach Club in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. Pagudpud has probably the best stretch of white sand beach in Luzon and we had so much fun shooting here that we shot at 4 different times — early afternoon, sunset, sunrise and mid morning.
Pagudpud’s wicked surf-
Awesome sunset-
And the sunrise ain’t bad either.
Anyway, this ends our trip to Ilocos. This post may seem a bit anticlimactic as the couple said their “I do’s” yesterday but please stay tuned for their wedding photos as we were blessed with gorgeous details, delicious light, lots of drama and a full frame digital camera :winking:.
P.S. Given our history with Threelogy, Nikki graciously scrapped the dove release so everybody was safe 😛
candy
3 July 2006 @ 11:50 am
ganda ng pics!! 🙂 i like this series the best!
bong
3 July 2006 @ 1:07 pm
i’ve been waiting for these pics for a long, long time! and i agree with candy, this is the best set! 🙂 now, i wanna see your new Canon 5D in action! hehe
Wanda
4 July 2006 @ 12:16 am
1 word — GALiNG! 🙂
Sayang wala yun dove release. I was anticipating pa naman kung sino ang next in line. 😀
scott
4 July 2006 @ 10:34 pm
very good work!
Aggie
5 July 2006 @ 2:40 am
Grabe wala akong masabi!! Ang galing galing nyo talaga!!!!!
Nikki & Daniel
5 July 2006 @ 3:10 pm
GALING GALING!!! We can’t wait tuloy for the wedding pics!!! Super thank you for making our wedding extra memorable!!! Kung mayaman lang kami, uulit kami every year!! — blogging live from Cebu!! (hahaha kahit sa honeymoon talaga!)
Leah
6 July 2006 @ 9:12 am
ASTIG! I love all the shots! Ang galing nyo na talaga! 😀
candy
6 July 2006 @ 1:27 pm
hi to the couple,
pansin ko lang, etong last batch,parang ang galing nyo na tumalon! 🙂 mukhang nasanay na kayo. 🙂 ganda tlaga. especially the last one.
markku
6 July 2006 @ 5:17 pm
Wow 5D, pahawak naman ako nyan. 😉
Nice pics, galing.
joy
7 August 2006 @ 11:11 am
thanks a lot for sharing your pictures.
ang gaganda ng pictures. it is also good to see happy couples.
Marc C.
27 August 2006 @ 5:10 am
Wow, ganda-ganda ng pics ninyo. My wife and I have been debating whether to visit Pagudpud beach when we do our Balikyabang next year. Your beautiful pictures made us finally decide to include Laoag City and Pagudpud in our Asian tour next year. Thanks a lot!
karl
29 August 2006 @ 12:53 am
Hey Marc, I’m sure you and the wifey will enjoy Pagudpud, Laoag, Paoay, Vigan etc. Happy trip!
jess
24 December 2006 @ 10:22 am
what a wonderful sight…….im so proud coz am a native of that place. you had a victory jump . . ..awesome
Ardz
28 February 2007 @ 8:33 am
WOW! Great pictures.. I would love to own a 5D some day.. These pictures just make me miss Ilocos.. I’m not a native, but my family is from Ilocos – we are 5mins from the windmill and about 15mins from saud.. – Next time, go to Hidden Treasure, just ask the locals of Bangui where it is.. but it’s BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
iris
5 May 2007 @ 5:54 pm
wow…..awesome…….ganda nman grabe…yan na siguro isa sa mga pinakamagandang weddings na nakita q…weeeeehhhhh….^_^….sana ganyan din sa akin….ajeje…
cathie
26 May 2007 @ 2:04 pm
wow! as in super wow! I’ve been to Ilocos just last month with my friends, during those times we were wishing that we have are special someone with us, to watch the beautiful sunset and sunrise, to hold each others hand while walking on the shore, and lay on the sand etc…and we made this “crazy deal” na babalik kami dun for our group honeymoon hehehe. Pag nangyari yun, kayo mga photographer namin ha? Its really a great job, capturing the beauty of nature and the emotions of a very happy couple. Thumbs up!
april
30 July 2007 @ 7:48 pm
hi im already married and i want one of this im a native from ilocos.so i would like to ask how much is your fee thanks.your a genius…..more power.
Charmer
11 September 2007 @ 10:05 pm
Awesome shots! I’m really overwhelmed looking at your photos. I’ve been dreaming of going to Ilocos Norte to see the windmills for quite sometime now. ‘ope I could capture moments like you guys do when I get there. Cheers! 🙂
Ruel
27 June 2008 @ 4:50 pm
Your pics evoke a mix of emotions in me. Lemme see… pride because of Ilocos is really beautiful and your pics brought out that simple yet powerful beauty, happiness because i saw my beloved places again… and envy because the pictures I have are nowhere near the ones you posted!!!! But congratulations, you are really GREAT in what you do, capturing memories not only of events but stirring up emotions/reactions with your pics.