Vacation Time is Over

Once again, it's been some time since I posted. I took some vacation and have been busy with jobs I can't post yet. Lisa and I had a great time on vacation. We started in Coco Beach, the Hilton on the Atlantic side. It's been some time since we stayed on the Atlantic side of Florida. We headed off to the beach, and the surf was great for the surfers. I had to bring my camera down.

I headed down and used my 100-400 with a 2x adapter. I believe I was in shutter priority at 2000 and ISO in auto. I like this mode when things are bright and I want to stop motion. (like birds flying) I had fun that day. Next found out that they were going to have a rocket launch. They tried three times, but it was not my day; it did not happen. While on the beach, I played around with airplanes and, of course, the seagulls. Next was getting ready for the Cruise ship.

Bermdua

One of the places my wife and I wanted to go is Bermuda. So we took a cruise out from New York to Bermuda. Once we arrived in Bermuda, our ship for 3 days was used for our hotel. On our first day, we spent the day at Horseshoe Bay. One of their most popular beach and popular was right. We arrive at about 9 am to be greeted in a line for about 30 minutes to get chairs, an umbrella, and, yes, water. Once on the beach, it is beautiful.

Horseshoe Bay

This beach is known for its pink sand. I have to be honest, I did not see it, but maybe it is because of the morning. There were two areas on the beach. I call the calm area and the wave pool. The water was crystal clear and so lovely in temperature. By afternoon this area was wall to wall with people.

A view over Horseshoe Bay

On our second day, we went for a ride around the island. We hired a person for $50.00 per hour to take us around the island. What an island. We did not see an area of litter or rundown. The people are very friendly and very proud of their island. I have some memories of the next time we go where I would like to spend some time. We went from one side of the island to the other and back. You know you are somewhat tropical because you even hit a rain shower now and then.

A litte shower stops nothing

On the 3rd day, we had a half day. We stayed on the ship because Bermuda has a national holiday and time to celebrate. Big Crickets tournament. If you want to go to this island, be prepared to spend some money, but it will be well worth it—a lovely place, and now it's time for the next location.

Bay of Bermuda

Working with what you are given when it comes to travel photography

I love to travel and all of the places I have been to. Most of those have been on vacation—most of the time, it's on a cruise when I am on vacation. When you cruise and arrive at the islands and take a tour, it's not in the so call best light. Take, for example, the island of TORTOLA in the Caribbeans.

The Island of Tortola

My wife and I signed up for an excursion to one of their popular beaches. We are in a van and heading to the beach, looking out the window. Taking what was given me, I was able to pull off some pictures that I felt summed up the island.

The Beach

While not in ideal conditions, I took pictures that I liked. I always want to take something that is not a snapshot. Maybe someday, we may go back and spend time on this island and get those pictures that we all love. Sunrise and Sunset. Until then, I will enjoy the vacation and what I love. Photography.

Rain in the tropics

The Birds

About 6 months ago, I purchased the Canon R-5. I love it. I have been doing people primarily, and now I had a chance to do the animal eye detection on this camera. It did not let me down.

The Dominican Republic

When I travel and walkabout, I use the Aperture Priority setting at F5.6 with an ISO of 200-400. I use this because most of the time, when I am walking, it is daytime, and I will get the speed I need. I had fun with these birds. I call it birds in love. After all, its SPRING :)