Lino Photography

Magandang araw mga ka-LP.  Narito ang aking bahagi para sa tema ng litratongpinoy.com para sa linggong ito…”maliit” (small).

The Philippine Tarsier (Tarsius syrichta or Carlito syrichta), known locally as the Maumag in Cebuano/Visayan and Mamag in Luzon, is an endangered species of tarsier endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the southeastern part of the archipelago, particularly in the islands of Bohol Island, Samar Island, Leyte Island and Mindanao. It is a member of the approximately 45 million year old family Tarsiidae, whose name is derived from its elongated “tarsus” or ankle bone.

 
The Philippine Tarsier is not a large animal; it measures only about 85 to 160 millimetres (3.35 to 6.30 in) in height, making it one of the smallest primates. The small size makes it difficult to spot. The mass for males is between 80–160 g (2.8–5.6 oz), usually lighter for females, somewhat heavier than other Tarsius such as the Pygmy Tarsier. The average adult is about the size of a human fist and will fit very comfortably in the human hand.

the philippine tarsier

Like all tarsiers, the Philippine Tarsier’s eyes are fixed in its skull; they cannot turn in their sockets. Instead, a special adaptation in the neck allows its round head to be rotated 180 degrees. The eyes are disproportionately large, having the largest eye-to-body size ratio of all mammals. These huge eyes provide this nocturnal animal with excellent night vision. The large membranous ears are mobile, appearing to be almost constantly moving, allowing the tarsier to hear any movement. -from wiki

kalye sa chocolate hills bohol

pasensya na at nahuli, narito ang aking bahagi para sa linggong ito ng litratong pinoy na may temang “kalye” (street)

Today is litratongpinoy day, and here’s my share for this week’s theme to cross… (tawid).

the hanging bridge in bohol

my goofy friends striking a pose after crossing the bridge

the bridge

the view below the bridge

manong crossing the bridge

The Hanging Bridge of Bohol.

There are lots of souvenirs and “pasalubongs” being sold in the area. It isn’t supposed to be a tourist attraction at first, rather just a bridge connecting two towns, but since its unique and fascinating feature attracts many people, it soon became one of the major tourist attractions in Loboc, Bohol.