LovesMist

A very cool website. I played with it a little bit and will give it a try with some photos. Mic does make a good point...sometimes you want to keep the original to remind you of exactly just what it was like. One thing I will look for in this site is the option of making a copy and then editing the copy while keeping the original.

 

Thanks again...the picture you edited add some added highlights that looked good...thanks,

 

Jack

SailorJack.... You can always open a picture and before you do anything to it, click "File" and in the drop down "Save As" and rename the file something different. Sometimes all I do is add an i after the original file name so I know I used Irfanview to make changes. Then you will keep your original and be creative with the one you're working on. If you want to do Color Corrections on your own, just Click "Image" then "Color Corrections" and it will open a window with your original and one to work on side by side.

Glad you gave it a try. It's fun to share useful things with others...especially when they're free.

Thanks, Denise. This looks like a great photo tool. :)

You're welcome Sharon. Hope you find it useful! :)

You can also use Irfanview to re-size, crop, fix red eyes, change pictures to other formats (ex: gif to jpg) and a lot of other things.

We are nearing the end of the Gerlache Strait and getting ready to turn towards Paradise Bay. Picture yourself standing out on deck and seeing scenes like this in any direction you turn. It really was magical.

 

Here you can see where the fog is starting to settle again before lifting up for good.

 

A large piece of ice and snow caved off here. You can see some of it floating in the water. I always pictured Antarctica as being quiet, but you can hear the ice and snow cracking, moving and cascading into the sea.

 

Just in case you're not familiar with it...one of my favorite FREE photo tools is Irfanview. (http://www.irfanview.net/) It is very simple to use ... which is something I need. All I did to this picture of yours, was to put it into Irfanview and click on "Image" along the top, and then in the drop down box ... "Auto Adjust Colors" to get the picture below. There's a lot more you can do with the program...but I like to keep it simple. Sometimes I like the original version better....but sometimes this is better. As they say, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!" :)

And thanks for a very enjoyable review. We keep putting off Alaska because we prefer warm Caribbean weather. I can't imagine going to Antarctica! But it sure was beautiful!

We just got off the Summit about 3 weeks ago. Our butler always had a tie on - usually with vest. Did a great job.

Judatt...Who was your Butler on the Summit and which side of the ship were you on? We'll be sailing soon and trying to find out who might be there.

Thanks

We usually stay at the Marriott Stellaris using Priceline. Actually going to San Juan for 8 days in March, land only, and got great rates on Priceline at two different hotels including the Marriott. The Radisson is certainly OK for a 1-2 day pre/post cruise.....location is great. You will also find their regular rates usually go down as your check in date draws closer.

 

Good luck,

Marty

We usually stay at the Stellaris too.... and their regular rates come down also. Just did a price drop from $206 to $188 for our cruise in April (AAA rate).... and am hoping for it to come down further. Think it dropped 3 times or so last year.

~Denise

FridayThe13th....I have read stories that when you use that code they will check you in and ask for your Friend's name or a letter sometimes. If you don't have the letter or correct name...they charge the full price to your credit card. It may not happen every time...but I'd be cautious. ...just my 2 cents.

I am looking at the Best Western downtown and was wondering if anyone had any more comments? Looks very nice, the price is good, and it looks to be downtown. Also has a discount for internet booking. Please, y'all help. My sister said I had to make this decsion, and now that it gets down to the nitty gritty I am flustered!!

Have you checked out the reviews on trip advisor? Different people comment on different aspects and might help you decide if it is right for you or not. Here's the link to that hotel. You can check out others too.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d182070-r23145679-Best_Western_Downtown_Vancouver-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html