The results are quite astounding, and the potential for digital mayhem is intriguing.

The original pic was taken at Graceland Estate Country Club in Lucban, Quezon.  I used Cokin filters to improve the blehh color of the sky that morning, as well as the lake.

I then used a computer-generated "infrared" filter on the same pic.

Thank God for technology.  Now the photo geeks like me have a fighting chance against the Jojo Guingona's Gerry Sabado's and Bien Bautista's of this world.

Now if these filters could solve our rice crisis and lower electricity rates, i would be a very happy camper.

This year, i'm bringing 2 semi-pro bodies (D300 and 40D), 2 IS lenses (17-85 and 70-200 f/2.8L), 2 macros (Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 and Canon 60 f/2.8), an ultra-wide (Tokina 12-24) and a fishy (Sigma 15 f/2.8).  The icing on the cake?  I got myself a Cokin filter system today.  I tried fooling around with it while waiting for some clients, and here are some results.  First pic is with a Tobacco 2, ND8 and Star 8.  Second pic is with a CPL, Sunset and Tobacco 1.  Shots taken at Greenbelt park, Makati City.

Boracay, you're dead meat.