I was bobbing along in the Caribbean. I shared a few photos from the sea, now a few more since I’ve almost caught up with real work. Almost …
One of the things that surprised me was how much the ship reminded me of Las Vegas – very golden and glitzy.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 28-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, ISO 800, 1/20, f/3.5
Which contrasted very nicely with the surreal blue we saw in the ocean from time to time. This is on a sand bar off the coast of Grand Cayman, where it was a little hazy …
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Canon PowerShot G10, 9.8mm, ISO 80, 1/1250, f/4.0
Trying to shoot on the deck was a pleasant challenge. Lots of graphics, lots of color, but usually jam packed with people. Getting up early got me some nice light and no one at the pool at 7:00 a.m. …
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 28-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, ISO 250, 1/320, f/9.0
The ships are big, and expensive, but apparently if you buy in bulk, you get a discount … I’m not sure, but I think Carnival has at least three ships that are identical. We were on the Valor, at right, when the Conquest pulled up alongside us in Cozumel.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 70-200 mm f/4.0 L IS USM, ISO 100, 1/500, f/10
Trying to get a shot of the two boats was fun, having someone else doing the same made for a nice moment.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 70-200 mm f/4.0 L IS USM, ISO 100, 1/200, f/13.0
More to come …