OT: Favorite Non Cruise Photograph

[TexasJam]

 

 

 

 

We are now considering the Canadian Rockies as our next vacation destination after viewing your pictures. What month were your pictures taken?

 

Jamie

[Cruiser Forever]

Go&see, your pictures are beautiful! The pictures taken on Wolfe Island are so tranquil. It must be a wonderful place to relax.

 

I agree with judynorth, all you photos are beautiful Go&see. thanks for adding them to the thread and feel free to share more. :D

[Scrappytraveller]

There's so much beauty in that area but on a bright sunny day, the drive from Jasper to Banff (with many, many pitstops along the way) is unforgettable. Make sure to have lots of free memory!

 

I did a tour of the area in September 2005. The weather was a mixed bag, but we were lucky enough to get a fantastic day for that drive. It's a beautiful time of year to go, but maybe not the safest bet weather wise.

[dot73]

I did my tour in early September which was great because the weather was still good and with kids back in school, it wasn't as crowded. You can do a great drive/fly vacation by flying into Calgary, driving through Banff to Jasper with all the great stops in between, which include Peyto Lake, the Columbia Icefields, etc. From Jasper you can explore Lake Louise, Lake Moraine, etc. The beauty of the Rockies just takes your breath away. You can then make your way back to Calgary or if you don't want to retrace your steps, you can drive to Edmonton and fly out of there. It's a trip you won't regret.

[TexasJam]

In August 2009, we are already booked for Alaska, so.......

 

September 2010 - Canadian Rockies here we come :D.

 

Thanks for the info,

 

Jamie

[Scrappytraveller]

It's hard to pick just one, but I really like this one, taken in Venice about 3 1/2 years ago with my first Canon Rebel:

 

I have about a dozen of my favorite photos from my most recent trip, to Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia-i-H, here:

http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x239/JStravelshots/Adriatic%20Tour%202007/Adriatic%20Photos/

 

It's a little intimidating posting photos here! ;):D

[paradise08]

We are now considering the Canadian Rockies as our next vacation destination after viewing your pictures. What month were your pictures taken?

 

Jamie

 

We went to Banff and Jasper National Parks in early September of 2003. The weather was fantastic. I would say that this is a top 10 place to visit in your lifetime (it is my #1 favorite).:)

 

Michael

[TexasJam]

We went to Banff and Jasper National Parks in early September of 2003. The weather was fantastic. I would say that this is a top 10 place to visit in your lifetime (it is my #1 favorite).:)

 

Michael

 

I have been compiling a list of places to visit. They are in no certain order.

 

Grand Canyon National Park / Las Vegas / Zion National Park / Bryce Canyon National Park

 

Banff National Park / Calgary / Jasper National Park

 

Redwood National Park / California Coast / Napa Valley

 

Yosemite National Park / Reno / Lake Tahoe

 

Eastern Caribbean Cruise

 

Hawaii Cruise

 

Mexican Rivera Cruise

 

New England / Canada Cruise

 

Glacier National Park / Whitefish / Bigfork

 

White Mountains / North Conway / Fall Foliage / Stowe / Covered Bridges

 

Nova Scotia / Prince Edward Island

 

Mount Rainer National Park / North Cascades National Park

 

Rocky Mountain National Park / Estes Park

 

Washington, DC / Mount Vernon

 

Bar Harbor / Acadia National Park / Lighthouses / Maine Coast

 

Virginia / Williamsburg / Monticello / Appomattox Court House

 

Oregon / Coast / Crater Lake National Park / Columbia River Valley

 

Washington State / San Juan Islands / Victoria, BC / Olympic National Park / Whidbey Island / Seattle

 

Western Caribbean Cruise

 

Pacific Coast Cruise

 

Alaska

 

Grand Teton National Park / Yellowstone National Park

 

Texas Hill Country Wildflowers

 

Chicago

 

New York

 

Boston

 

San Francisco

 

What do you think should be removed or added?

 

Jamie

[mafiadon]

On the beach at Ana Maria Island Florida

At my brother's home in Florida

[websailor]

I have been compiling a list of places to visit. They are in no certain order.

 

Grand Canyon National Park / Las Vegas / Zion National Park / Bryce Canyon National Park

 

Banff National Park / Calgary / Jasper National Park

 

Redwood National Park / California Coast / Napa Valley

 

Yosemite National Park / Reno / Lake Tahoe

 

Eastern Caribbean Cruise

 

Hawaii Cruise

 

Mexican Rivera Cruise

 

New England / Canada Cruise

 

Glacier National Park / Whitefish / Bigfork

 

White Mountains / North Conway / Fall Foliage / Stowe / Covered Bridges

 

Nova Scotia / Prince Edward Island

 

Mount Rainer National Park / North Cascades National Park

 

Rocky Mountain National Park / Estes Park

 

Washington, DC / Mount Vernon

 

Bar Harbor / Acadia National Park / Lighthouses / Maine Coast

 

Virginia / Williamsburg / Monticello / Appomattox Court House

 

Oregon / Coast / Crater Lake National Park / Columbia River Valley

 

Washington State / San Juan Islands / Victoria, BC / Olympic National Park / Whidbey Island / Seattle

 

Western Caribbean Cruise

 

Pacific Coast Cruise

 

Alaska

 

Grand Teton National Park / Yellowstone National Park

 

Texas Hill Country Wildflowers

 

Chicago

 

New York

 

Boston

 

San Francisco

 

What do you think should be removed or added?

 

Jamie

 

Arches National Park

 

Crater Lake

 

If possible, Lassen National Park.

 

I know this isn't on your list of USA places, but I'd have to add Tahiti (French Polynesia).

 

If you'd like a pictorial look at a lot of the places on your list, check out my website.

[paradise08]

I have been compiling a list of places to visit. They are in no certain order.

 

Grand Canyon National Park / Las Vegas / Zion National Park / Bryce Canyon National Park

 

Banff National Park / Calgary / Jasper National Park

 

Redwood National Park / California Coast / Napa Valley

 

Yosemite National Park / Reno / Lake Tahoe

 

Eastern Caribbean Cruise

 

Hawaii Cruise

 

Mexican Rivera Cruise

 

New England / Canada Cruise

 

Glacier National Park / Whitefish / Bigfork

 

White Mountains / North Conway / Fall Foliage / Stowe / Covered Bridges

 

Nova Scotia / Prince Edward Island

 

Mount Rainer National Park / North Cascades National Park

 

Rocky Mountain National Park / Estes Park

 

Washington, DC / Mount Vernon

 

Bar Harbor / Acadia National Park / Lighthouses / Maine Coast

 

Virginia / Williamsburg / Monticello / Appomattox Court House

 

Oregon / Coast / Crater Lake National Park / Columbia River Valley

 

Washington State / San Juan Islands / Victoria, BC / Olympic National Park / Whidbey Island / Seattle

 

Western Caribbean Cruise

 

Pacific Coast Cruise

 

Alaska

 

Grand Teton National Park / Yellowstone National Park

 

Texas Hill Country Wildflowers

 

Chicago

 

New York

 

Boston

 

San Francisco

 

What do you think should be removed or added?

 

Jamie

 

Jaime,

 

I love your list! I am actually going to use your list and keep it as a checklist for our travels.

 

The only thing I would add to your list is Victoria, BC Canada. This is one of the most beautiful cities in North America and if you love flowers and gardens, Butchart Gardens is a can't miss.

 

Happy New Year!

 

Michael

[TexasJam]

Jaime,

 

I love your list! I am actually going to use your list and keep it as a checklist for our travels.

 

The only thing I would add to your list is Victoria, BC Canada. This is one of the most beautiful cities in North America and if you love flowers and gardens, Butchart Gardens is a can't miss.

 

Happy New Year!

 

Michael

 

I have been to Butchart Gardens twice. It is one of my favorite places.

 

Revised the list:

 

Grand Canyon National Park / Las Vegas / Zion National Park / Bryce Canyon National Park / Arches National Park

 

Banff National Park / Calgary / Jasper National Park

 

Redwood National Park / Northern California Coast / Napa Valley/ Lassen National Park / San Francisco

 

Yosemite National Park / Reno / Lake Tahoe

 

Eastern Caribbean Cruise

 

Hawaii Cruise

 

Mexican Rivera Cruise

 

New England / Canada Cruise

 

Glacier National Park / Whitefish / Bigfork

 

White Mountains / North Conway / Fall Foliage / Stowe / Covered Bridges

 

Nova Scotia / Prince Edward Island

 

Mount Rainer National Park / North Cascades National Park

 

Rocky Mountain National Park / Estes Park

 

Washington, DC / Mount Vernon

 

Bar Harbor / Acadia National Park / Lighthouses / Maine Coast

 

Virginia / Williamsburg / Jamestown / Yorktown

Smoky Mountains National Park / Fall Foliage / Blue Ridge Parkway / Monticello / Appomattox Court House / Shenandoah National Park

 

Oregon Coast / Crater Lake National Park / Columbia River Valley

 

Seattle / San Juan Islands / Victoria, BC / Butchart Gardens / Olympic National Park / Whidbey Island / Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

 

Western Caribbean Cruise

 

Pacific Coast Cruise

 

Alaska / Denali National Park / Kenai National Park / Glacier Bay National Park

 

Grand Teton National Park / Yellowstone National Park / Cody / Jackson / Beartooth Highway

 

Texas Hill Country Wildflowers

 

Chicago

 

New York City

 

Boston / Mystic Seaport / Newport

 

 

More additions?

 

Jamie

[Cruiser Forever]

mafiadon, GREAT photos. I love them. Thanks for sharing them.

 

TexasJam, I would add Europe to the list. It is a msut see,

[Genghis Khan]

Sleepy Hollow Farm

 

Pomeret Highlands Farm

[go&see]

I finally got a photobucket account so I think (fingers crossed) I can post a couple of bigger shots now... These are also from my trip to NZ - I spent 4 months there. I don't know if you'd call it backpacking, since I had a car, but that's the idea. Needless to say I have A LOT of photos from there. Texasjam, if you were looking to add anything outside of North America to your list, New Zealand would be my number one recommendation by a landslide.

Me on a lovely, lonely looking dock on the south Island

The waves breaking on a rocky beach, near Kaikoura, I think

A beautiful tree lined road - I love that there's even moss growing on the road because a) there's not too much traffic & b) that area was so wet/humid BTW, I took this one while driving - & on the left side of the road! ACK!

[Cruiser Forever]

go&see, Love those photos. Glad that yo can now share your photos here. :) Keep them coming.

 

Genghis Khan, I LOVE those New England fall photos. So beautiful. They look like postcards. Thanks for sharing them with us. :)

 

 

This is a photo of my New Years Eve Dinner. Shrimp stuffed with crab meat. It was yummy. :)

 

 

[eagle12]

I have a couple to share from our trip to Nova Scotia

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Rosieo]

Here is my favorite non cruise photo because I took it last night with my new Canon Xsi. I don't think it turned out to bad for a newbie!

[Cruiser Forever]

Rosieo, Not bad at all. Thanks for adding it to the thread. Hope to see many more and have fun with your new Canon Xsi :D

 

eagle12, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE those pictures. Beautiful!!! I just love lighthouse photos, or New England in the fall. Thanks for sharing. Feel free to make some more additions. I love the one with the sunset and the lighthouse. You should frame that one on a wall in your home. :D

 

BTW, That is a cute baby. What a doll.

[B and B Rookie Cannucks]

Rosieo what kind of settings did you use?, great shot by the way! I too have a new XSI and am loving it! :D

[Rosieo]

Rosieo what kind of settings did you use?, great shot by the way! I too have a new XSI and am loving it! :D

 

Thanks! I am loving my new camera too! I was surprised it turned out as good as it did. I did crop it in CS3 but that's about it. Here are the settings:

1/60

f/11

manual exposure

Focal Length 229mm

ISO 400

 

Here is a Canon message board where I got help from:

 

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/index.php

 

Check it out!

[dvert]

This is the first picture I took with my Nikon D80. This was taken in my back yard alittle over 1 year ago.

[eagle12]

A few from new years day around where I live.

 

 

 

 

 

 

My son taking pictures with me

[Scrappytraveller]

Beautiful shots everybody! I especially love the moon and Eagle's winter shots. Wow!

[pierces]

Could you please tell me what software (& how much patience) you used to stitch that together? It's absolutely seamless, amazing!!

 

Sorry about the delay...I haven't been watching the threads as close as usual.

 

The panorama was done with Autostitch. It's a free utility and it will usually perform seamless stitches with little or no touch-up required. I had to spot out some of the close weeds that moved in the wind, but I had less than 15 minutes in the whole panorama. of course, I had a nice, regular subject with little distortion to start with.

 

Here's the link: http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~mbrown/autostitch/autostitch.html

 

Dave