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Photo Comp June 2020

Railway Stations

I was so happy to see some wonderful entries in the first 'Philippine Railway Historical Society' photographic competition.
The competition was an experiment, mostly to bring something new to the group during these dark virus times that have greatly slowed our hobby and heritage plans in Manila.
It is expected that the photographic competition will be bi-monthly and we welcome ideas for future topics.

Below we have the first, second and, multiple, third winners. I've also included some other 

shots that stood out.

Thank you to everyone who contributed.

WINNER: Mark Chua

With the most votes, this photo of a new INKA DMU at Alabang station.
Am happy to see PNR's newest attracting so many likes.

2nd Place: Jared
A very interesting look at the old San Pedro station.

There were numerous photos in 3rd place.

These are shown below.

Canteen LRT station.
I like this due to the imagination, and humour, that lead to it's inclusion.
Photo: Klarence Paul M Pitoc

Tutuban
Photo:Mark Leus Masangcay

I am wrapped to see the following two photos, primarily because Hondagua is my favourite Filipino railway location. The yard was huge and, most interestingly, had a large triangle that served the local flour mill.

The mill still exists, but sadly it no longer uses rail.

Jessie's photo shows the station when it still had the awning and roof.

Photo: Jessie Javier

Beautiful Hondagua, looking towards Manila, with the sea to your right.
Photo: Klarence Paul M Pitoc

The impressive Legaspi station at the end of the line in Bicol.
Photo: Ej Cel

921 and an INKA DMU at Tutuban.

Photo: Dirk Paul Celoso

INKA and ROTEM DMUs meet at Tutuban.
Photo: Mark Leus Masangcay

Finally, I want to add a couple of others that I feel should get a mention.

Please note that these are in 'no order' other than the file name when saved.

There is so much to love about this shot.
The station, while being quite big in size, is literally dwarfed by the huge maze of roads, on so many levels, above. The fact that it is a night shot, makes it even more impressive.

Photo: Regi Teopi

A very imaginative photo showing a ticket with a 1G vehicle in the original livery, with a real one at Tayuman station behind.
Mark sent in a few of these showing various operators, all of which I hope to use in a future MRT/LRT status update.
Photo: Mark Leus Masangcay

Wow!!!!
That is all I can say about this night shot of the original Tutuban station. I think we all dream of this once again being the main station.
Photo: Mark Leus Masangcay

A great general view of a modern day PNR station (Sucat), taken by a local fan who I know has great pride in his station.
Photo: Aldriene Mabale

While not a photo, I have long loved the artistic 

talent of Fremel.
Artwork: Fremel Bernal

A wonderful photo, taken at an angle that really portrays the new INKA DMU in a powerful way, thus reducing the impact of the usually overpowering freeway above.
Photo: Guillermo Karlo Angelo Juan III

.Thank you to everyone who contributed to the June photographic competition.

There is no doubt that the photographic talent in the Philippines is getting better and better.
All members of the 'Philippine Railway Historical Society', and sister group 'Philippine Association of Rail Enthusiasts (PARE)' are invited to join in with future competitions.
NOTE: Winners are judged based on the amount of likes (or similar), so everyone is encouraged to vote for their favorites.
HOWEVER: All Philippine photos are great and I consider every photographer there to be a winner.