HomeAsiaPhilippinesVisayasBoholMisty morning at the Chocolate Hills of Bohol By Marcos Detourist on February 4, 2013An enchanting sunrise mist trailed over the chocolate hills of Bohol. I was awestruck at the surreal scenery. A sight constantly shown on tourism ads yet rarely seen in person by most tourists.The first time I visited Bohol’s chocolate hills, I was happy even just for the experience of finally feasting my eyes on this famous geologic wonder. I was, however, underwhelmed with the actual view. I felt it didn’t compare to my expectations, greatly influenced by postcard-perfect shots I’ve seen growing up.I traveled back to Bohol in June (end of summer/dry season) to give it another chance. I spent the night in Carmen town, near the government-managed viewdeck, so I can visit the chocolate hills before sunrise.To take this shot, I zoomed in at the cluster of hills seen on the backside of the viewdeck (or the northern parts of Bohol Island). I used an F/16 aperture and mounted my camera on a tripod to get a crisp shot. My lens took “soft” images at the telephoto end, so I had to sharpen the image a bit and increase the image contrast.Don’t leave yet. There’s more!Backpacking Bohol: Four Days Off the Beaten PathBohol Chocolate Hills: Sagbayan and Carmen ViewdecksBohol Backpacking Tour via CebuCebu to Tubigon, Bohol via Starcraft Ferry5 Days Bohol Island Itinerary — Chocolate Hills, Can-Umantad…Bohol Tarsier Sanctuary: My Search for Tarsiers in BoholComments Christian | Lakad Pilipinas saysFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:38 pmAng ganda!!! Pangarap ko rin makuhanan ang chocolate hills during the golden hour, thanks for the tip, meron palang malapit na accomodation near the viewdeck :) Marcos saysFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:02 pmYes, it’s called Banlasan Lodge. 10-minute habal-habal ride from the viewdeck or 30-45 minute walk. renee saysFebruary 5, 2013 at 9:05 amMarky,Amazing shots dude…Hey Im planning to visit chocolate hills by March. Can you give me pointers in taking shots during golden hour. Which one do you prefer..dusk or dawn?Cheers! Marcos saysFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:08 pmDuring my visit, late afternoons were always too cloudy. Planning your trip (for photography) really depends on the weather conditions, which is why I allotted extra days allowance so I could observe the weather pattern. Gino | Mynomadichabits saysFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:26 pmGrabeh ang ganda..mas maganda pa ito kesa sa postcard na nabibili…sa Sagbayan Peak ba to kinonan? Marcos saysFebruary 6, 2013 at 8:18 pmSa main na Chocolate Hills Viewdeck in Carmen. Thanks Gino ^_^ Andy saysFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:52 pmAMAZING Photos!…I am a Boholano who came from Pisay Ilo2x so kaintindi ko sang illongo.hehe…Anyway,I am happy and proud of your photo coverage of my home province…Do visit here again!…I think there are still SO MANY places to go in Bohol.hehe Marcos saysFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:52 pmCool! Yeah, I still haven’t been to many destinations in Bohol especially the beaches, snorkeling, and diving spots. Next time :D Lakbay Diva saysMarch 5, 2013 at 7:53 pmwooowww… maganda pala pag early morning… Posting of new comments is disabled temporarily.Connect with Marcos on:Detourista.comMarcosDetourist.comFacebookInstagramTwitterDetourista.comDiscover more travel guides and blogs about the Philippines and beyond by Marcos DetouristChoose your next destination: Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Christian | Lakad Pilipinas saysFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:38 pmAng ganda!!! Pangarap ko rin makuhanan ang chocolate hills during the golden hour, thanks for the tip, meron palang malapit na accomodation near the viewdeck :)
Marcos saysFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:02 pmYes, it’s called Banlasan Lodge. 10-minute habal-habal ride from the viewdeck or 30-45 minute walk.
renee saysFebruary 5, 2013 at 9:05 amMarky,Amazing shots dude…Hey Im planning to visit chocolate hills by March. Can you give me pointers in taking shots during golden hour. Which one do you prefer..dusk or dawn?Cheers!
Marcos saysFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:08 pmDuring my visit, late afternoons were always too cloudy. Planning your trip (for photography) really depends on the weather conditions, which is why I allotted extra days allowance so I could observe the weather pattern.
Gino | Mynomadichabits saysFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:26 pmGrabeh ang ganda..mas maganda pa ito kesa sa postcard na nabibili…sa Sagbayan Peak ba to kinonan?
Andy saysFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:52 pmAMAZING Photos!…I am a Boholano who came from Pisay Ilo2x so kaintindi ko sang illongo.hehe…Anyway,I am happy and proud of your photo coverage of my home province…Do visit here again!…I think there are still SO MANY places to go in Bohol.hehe
Marcos saysFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:52 pmCool! Yeah, I still haven’t been to many destinations in Bohol especially the beaches, snorkeling, and diving spots. Next time :D