Canon PhotoMarathon. It's More Fun In Albay, Philippines Photo Series #32

Participants wearing the free PhotoMarathon shirt, posed for group shot with the Mayon as background. (Photo by: Canon)*

September 17 last year, Albay was so lucky  to be chosen by Canon to held their annual PhotoMarathon. Since 2008, the year the event started, this was their first time to have South Luzon leg. 

Considering the majestic view of the Mayon Volcano, organizers chose Albay for they believed there are a lot more of wonderful views and things that can be photographed.

The PhotoMarathon took place in Legazpi City at La Piazza Hotel and Convention Center as their base camp. There were two categories for the event the DSLR and Point & Shoot. On that day also, winners for both categories were proclaimed and received brand new DSLR's and other camera stuffs. Included also on the prize was trip to Manila for Grand Prize winners for they've been representatives of the South Luzon.

Winners winning piece together with their name and camera used. (Photo by: Canon)*

Of all 4 provincial legs namely Cagayan de Oro, Bohol, Vigan and Albay; Albay had the record of having more participants (203). As they said "the most participated provincial leg."

Canon PhotoMarathon is an annual and official event of Canon. As part of their Imagenation campaign, they were conducting such event like this to help promote country's tousrim through photographs.

Better not to miss Albay in your next travel destination because here there are more views good for photographs. Many adventure things to do and to capture moments. Because it's more fun in Albay, Philippines.

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