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Victress2007

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  1. In 2017 we lived in Oregon when the eclipse happened there. Now we live in Texas and will once again be able to get to the path of totality and watch the event. Last time it was pancakes and prosecco at a local winery. This time I think it will be pulled pork at a local combined winery and brewery. Either way I'm checking out my old photos and hoping for a clear day! Vic
  2. This was taken with my Samsung S22 taken with the night mode, handheld. I also had my 6600 with a wide lens. I forgot my tripod (really) and took most of them with the camera on the ground with a long exposure. Vic
  3. You might want to check out the cruises from Portsmouth. Vic
  4. Cruise from Reykjavik, Iceland to Southampton, UK: The first full day at sea was interesting. We were headed to Akureyri. We were supposed to arrive around 3. We sailed through the fjord and arrived at the port on time. Then we turned around and sailed right down the fjord again. The winds were too strong for us to tie up broadside to the dock. There was another (Viking Cruise) ship in port so after they left we sailed back down and tied up along side the dock. We were in time for our off-ship excursion to see the Aurora Borealis. We joined our group at 9 pm. It was a small group and we were the last to leave. I must admit, these guys did NOT give off a professional vibe! The skies were cloudy but they promised some breaks in the clouds a bit further out. The driver warned us that the lights weren't like they are in pictures. They're a lot dimmer. We traveled to the Godafoss Falls. There were some breaks in the clouds and several large busses in the parking lot. It was pitch black. We stayed for about 2 hours, watching the night sky, dodging people in the dark and on my part, trying to get a clear picture of the night sky as I had not brought a tripod. There were a couple shooting stars and lots of satellites to watch, it was a lovely evening. Admitting defeat we all climbed into the van for the ride home. We were almost the last vehicle in the parking lot. Then the bus driver started the van - oh wait. Maybe not. The battery tried to turn over but no joy... Well, we'll turn everything off and sit here for a few minutes while another bus leaves. 10 minutes later, still no battery power, it's even worse than before. So let's go talk to the other drivers and see who has cables. 2 busses left - no cables. Let's call the boss! He has a friend nearby who has cables with him. Some of us leave the bus and keep trying to photograph the beautiful sky. Twenty minutes later, after figuring out they didn't need to actually have to attach cables to the battery, success! We loaded up the van again. But the driver had to spend several minutes putting everything together again. Just as he was loading a wheelchair into the front of the van, he stopped. He looked behind the van and took the wheelchair out. Then he got in the door and said, "you might want to look, we have lights!". He was right about the colors, they were dimmer, but stilled glowed and ebbed, sometimes almost being extinguished before brightening up again. My pictures aren't clear and sharp (no tripod) but they are pictures of one of the most amazing sights I have ever seen. There was even a shooting star while we were watching. It was worth staying up until after 2 am. I was not disappointed the following morning at 8 am that the whale watching tour was cancelled due to lousy weather! My camera was set for 30 seconds, so was able to gather more light. My cell phone was set for 4 seconds, so is more true to what we actually saw. Vic
  5. Just back from a cruise, Iceland to Southampton.
  6. Thanks for the review! How expensive was the taxi to the port and how far in advance did you book it? Was the hotel any help with that? Thanks, Vic
  7. I love iced tea. I have a brewer, like a coffee pot but with no heating element under the pot to keep it hot. This morning I took the top off the pitcher and put it down on the counter to pour the tea into the pitcher I keep in the fridge. This is the design that was left on the counter... Keeping with the theme, a big smile to those who post this week! Vic
  8. Everyone uses Photoshop because of advertising IMHO. I use PaintShop Pro because I can own it instead of renting it. I recently downloaded Fotor and have played with it a little. We'll see if I keep it. Vic
  9. Take a waterproof case for the camera(s) while on the zodiac, then take them out and use them on land! V
  10. I usually have to brace against something to get a half way decent dark photo, that's what I'm hoping the tripod would help with. There isn't much to brace against on a cruise ship balcony. Vic
  11. We'll be going on a 10 day cruise from Reykjavik - Southampton in mid September. I realize there will be ship movement so a tripod won't really help still photos but would it stabilize the camera for video enough to help? We'll be sailing the far northern seas for 5 of the 10 days of the cruise. Keeping my fingers crossed to see them and maybe even get a half way decent photo. We will be in Reykjavik for 3 nights pre-cruise so we will have a shot at a completely still shot. We have a photo tour scheduled the 2nd night. Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Vic
  12. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the POA, so much so that we took the family for his mother's 80th birthday! The biggest difference to us was the American crew. If you're into being treated like royalty this crew probably won't meet your expectations. They have much more liberty on their off time and you're likely to see them enjoying the restaurants and bars in their off time. We had no problems with the crew at any time and it was somewhat refreshing to see these (mostly) young people working hard and enjoying their time on the ship. Vic
  13. I shoot a Sony Alpha 6600 with a 18-135 lens most frequently. It has a great auto feature and separate scene options, plus all the manual settings as you get more used to it. It is a perfect travel camera to me. Vic
  14. Juvenile frigate bird. Humacoa Nature Preserve, Puerto Rico. Vic
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