Are You Man Enough?

"Leap Of Faith no.1"

Photo by: Cyrill Concepcion Intalan

Taken @ Nagcarlan Laguna Philippines

Tamron F/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical

Sequence Shot 6fps (8 shots)

S- 1/200

A- f/18

iso- 800

In keeping with the richness of Tagalog culture, Bunga Falls is steeped in the tradition of the locals of Nagcarlan. It used to be a ‘test of manliness’ for boys to jump from the falls down the deep basin. Also, local folklore has it that there is a creature that dwells in the pool of Bunga Falls, snatching unsuspecting dayo (outsiders) into the deep waters. Other locals would swear that they have felt the hand tugging their feet down. Perhaps these tales were inspired by the depth of the pool, said to be around 10 meters. As long as you know how to swim, however, there is no reason not take advantage of the large catchbasin of this waterfall. One resident of Nagcarlan explains that the perception of “being pulled” may be explained by the sudden plunge of the catchbasin into a deep pool.