Allure of the Seas December 14 review in photos

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After sailing on the Oasis nearly two and a half years ago, I decided it was time to try the Allure on December 14-21, 2014. The trip had a different feel and tone to it but once again, I had a great time and look forward to my next cruise.

 

My last thread seemed popular enough so I figured I'd share some images from this trip. I'll add new photos over the coming days as I have time to go through them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[lovelife]

Exceptional photos - anxiously awaiting more. What type of cabin is that?

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Interior handicap room.

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[readytolose]

Great pictures! Can't wait for more!

[JamesEM]

I was on the Allure last month, thanks for the great photos, looking forward to more.

[DCT61]

Those photos......wow. Just wow.

[LBumb]

awesome start

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[BillOh]

What's everyone's thoughts on the size of these photos? I've been doing 1024 x768 for my last few reviews, but I can see these fine in my laptop and 2 other screens I frequently use for cruise critic. I'm thinking about updating to 1280x1024 which is what I think these are. I'm seeing a lot more great photos! than too big! remarks. I'm sure some cruise critic user is still on a CRT with 800x768 monitor.

[Clarea]

What's everyone's thoughts on the size of these photos? I've been doing 1024 x768 for my last few reviews, but I can see these fine in my laptop and 2 other screens I frequently use for cruise critic. I'm thinking about updating to 1280x1024 which is what I think these are. I'm seeing a lot more great photos! than too big! remarks. I'm sure some cruise critic user is still on a CRT with 800x768 monitor.

I'm having to scroll some to see the entire photo.

[RCJ1]

What's everyone's thoughts on the size of these photos? I've been doing 1024 x768 for my last few reviews, but I can see these fine in my laptop and 2 other screens I frequently use for cruise critic. I'm thinking about updating to 1280x1024 which is what I think these are. I'm seeing a lot more great photos! than too big! remarks. I'm sure some cruise critic user is still on a CRT with 800x768 monitor.

 

Look great on my kindleHD

[Duke Mazer]

Love the Pictures!

[Fall2010]

Wonderful pictures. The pictures fit my PC perfectly.

[Cupcrazy]

Fantastic pictures! Thanks for posting!

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[lemonade-sails]

The pictures are fantastic on my galaxy tab. I love the large photos.

 

OP: are you using flash in the dining room? If not, can you give me a hint on how they look so bright? I'm such a beginner. :o

 

Thanks!

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Sure thing. No flash on the dining room photos; for most shots, I used a relatively high ISO (anywhere between 1,000 to 2,500) with an aperture of 3.5 to 5.0. This kept the shutter speed to around 1/10th to 1/20th of a second which is good enough for hand-held shots on my camera thanks to its image stabilization system. I had to use a mini tripod for the dining room pictures on the Oasis as that camera didn't have stabilization. You can also slightly over-expose them to get a bit more brightness.

Edited December 23, 2014 by playafly187

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[readytolose]

I didn't think I could get more excited than I already am for my upcoming cruise but, holy cow, your pictures are fantastic!

[BillOh]

I'm having to scroll some to see the entire photo.

 

I am as well on my 17" laptop, ,but not my 2 desktops. Something to think about it.

[loubetti]

Superb photos, great use of depth of field in some that benefited from such. Did you use a tripod for any?

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