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Similar shots that create different effects in Aitutaki, Cook Islands
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Christmas Palm (Adonidia merrillii) in Honolulu, Hawaii
As often as I see palm trees, I rarely see them with the fruits showing, so this felt like a bit of a highlight for me.
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Nawiliwili Lighthouse – 2024
Here’s what I got when I asked AI to help identify the lighthouse in my photo and tell me about it: The lighthouse in your photograph is the Nawiliwili Lighthouse, located in Nawiliwili Bay on the island of Kaua’i, Hawaii. Here are some key details about it:
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Château Frontenac.
With hopes I have correctly identified this building, with the help of technology (though to be honest I have my doubts). From the magic internet: It’s a world-renowned hotel in Quebec City, known for its iconic architecture and stunning location overlooking the St. Lawrence River. The green roof and the distinctive towers are characteristic of…
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Zuiderdam in Sydney… Canada
It’s always fun getting a shot of the ship I’m on, added bonus when a local landmark is in the shot.
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Dunluce Castle
I will confess, there was one line from our tour guides talk about Dunluce Castle that really caught my attention: Dunluce Castle is thought to be the inspiration for Cair Paravel in C. S. Lewis‘s Chronicles of Narnia (1950–54) He had lots of interesting things to say about the Castle of course, including a story about the kitchen catching fire…
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Sunset over Greenland
I’ve sailed to / around Greenland several times, but this was my first time to be at anchor at Sunset and get to see it descend behind one of the towns – Nanortalik. Trying to capture the color in the sky, and the vibrance of Nanortalik was a challenge… but I sure enjoyed trying.
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2024 San Diego
check out the album of highlights here I found myself unexpectedly in San Diego for most of a week, and while there was some very important stuff I was having to take care of, I remembered to take care of myself as well. Self-care came in the form of watching the sunset, appreciating the flowers,…
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2024 Spring Pacific Cruise
Check out the album of highlights Cruising is a wonderful way to travel. Unpack once. Wake up in a different place almost every day. Sit down to a nice meal and travel from point A to point B at the same time. For me, cruising has a lot to offer, including beautiful sunsets and sunrises,…
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A glacier in Prince Christian Sound
It feels like each time I sail Prince Christian Sound I see something different, and am amazed by the beauty and magic of this special place all over again — part of that comes from the many moods of the clouds, the colors of the water, and the peaceful / tranquil setting that seems to…
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Prince Christian Sound 2023
In some respects this is a post that needs no text, the pictures can truly speak for themselves about the beauty and wonder of the waterfalls within Prince Christian Sound.
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Attempting to photograph the moon…
After reading an online article that suggested photographing the moon when it is NOT full leads to more interesting photographs where the creators and 3D of it is more likely to be visible, I decided to give it a whirl. Keeping the moon in the frame can be a challenge… but it sure is fun…