CeasarsDad Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Wow, what a trip it was. While I did miss home and my friends I was able to make the best of the "cruise" I was on .. I want to take a minute and share some stuff with all my friends here.. OK.. so it will be more then a minute.. I promise not to waste your time.. OK. Most of my "vacation" was spent taking pictures as usual.. Most of my friends that were with me didn't understand this passion I have.. Perhaps you will.. At least I think you will anyway.. I call this thread Cars, Planes, Ships and Motorcycles because those are all the vehicles I road on while on vacation.. All in one week too.. We were on the Freedom Of The Seas.. It's the worlds biggest Cruise ship.. Big doesn't really begin to describe this ship.. It's so BIG the doctor on board told me that the number one illness on board is a heart attack.. When I asked him why that was he told me that tall the walking and running around the ship causes the older folk and those out of shape to... well... have chest pains.. Here's a shot of this monster. This ship is SO BIG the US Coast Guard consider it a major Terror Target... So on the way out of the pier they made sure they have lots of security.. Notice the guns on board these boats.. those are 50 cal. machine guns.. No fooling around here.. There was even a fire boat there just to make sure nothing serious happened.. So off we went.. I was determined to do nothing but take pictures and relax... It really didn't happen but I really tried. Our first port was San Juan Puerto Rico.. The ship arrived there last in the afternoon so by the time we got off the ship there was really nothing to do but eat dinner.. Here's a sidewalk shot of outside the restaurant we ate out... Lots of atmosphere here. Would be a wonderful place to take you Lover for sure.. The next morning we awoke in St Thomas.. It was there I captured some of the best bird shots I ever took.. It was early morning.. the birds were flying in the early morning sun.. It was beautiful out.. Here's what I got.. Here's the large version of this.. Look in the birds mouth.. How lucky was I to capture this? http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u97/venuto/D2X_2770big.jpg Look at this bird.. Think he's looking at me? I know he is.. Here's the larger version.. http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u97/venuto/D2X_2767big.jpg Here's some more.. I personally love these shots.. I hope you do too. And the larger image of this. http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u97/venuto/D2X_2760big.jpg That evening there was an awesome sunset that just happened to be off my cabins balcony.. Take a look. I loved the feeling that sunset gave me... Another great place to be with the one you love for sure.. The next day we went on a tour of the island.. Here are some of the sights I captured. Almost as nice as Hawaii if you ask me.. Anyway.. That's all I have edited for now.. I'll post more later.. OK.. Until then.. I'll see ya. CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Very Nice CD! :cheer: Those are the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen. The ones of the birds are so crystal clear, and the shots of the different flying positions are amazing to see. You really captured something that the human eye can't. That's such a gift you have, and to share it with us, is a gift in itself. I thank you for taking the time (and I know it takes time) to share with us your well deserved vacation. Some of us have never experienced a cruise to the different islands, but we did tonight through your eyes. You are a very special & giving, person. Thank you, Penny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RdnkParamedic21 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Those are awesome pics CD!! :) <br><br>Post edited by: RdnkParamedic21, at: 2007/09/03 03:13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalonSis Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Wow, those are some great pictures!!! I absolutly LOVE the 2nd to last flying bird picture. Looks like you had fun! I hope you didnt get sunburned...:silly: :laugh: Melissa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Wonderful pictures as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeasarsDad Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Melissa.. Everything was fine with me not getting sunburned UNTIL the last full day.. It was that day that I decided to "lay out" in the sun.. Just for 15 minutes.. WELL.. 15 minutes in the Caribbean Sun is like a lifetime of NY sun.. and I'm paying the price now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 They are amazing pictures CD,i love the birds but the sunset is my favourite ,thanks for taking the time to load them up for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makena Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Very nice pictures!! Thank you so much for sharing them! As far as it being as pretty as Hawaii...hmm... I guess it is a close call !! Good thing your trip wasn't a few days later... I heard on the news tonight that the caribbean is being attacked by a hurricane :ohmy:!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeasarsDad Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Makena, It always happen like that.. Whenever we go to the Caribbean the Hurricanes are either just the week before or right after we leave.. Call it luck.... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makena Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Luck for you... not for the people who live in the Caribbean :pinch:!! I guess that is a risk you take living in paradise or choosing to vacation there! So got any more pictures for us? I can't get enough!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeasarsDad Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 Makena, I can't deny your request for more photos so here you go... Heres shots of the ship interior.. It's so big inside you would think you were in a shopping mall.. There there's these awesome scenic views of St. Thomas.. And YES. As nice as Hawaii.. Unless you are talking about erupting volcanos.. Then Hawaii has it.. How about some town shots.. I took these walking around the town near the ship. Here's one of Anna shopping in that same town. Check out this Tree Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/09/04 01:35<br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/09/04 01:38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makena Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Absolutely gorgeous, you have a wonderful talent !! I can't wait to get a new camera. I think we are going to get the Nikon you suggested. Then we can have a Hawaii vs. Caribbean photo competition, with a few of Makena thrown in there for good measure! That ship is unbelievable... I can imagine it is very overwhelming! A floating city... hmm... not sure how I feel about that... I guess I will have to try it someday and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeasarsDad Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 That's nice of you to say about me Makena.. Thank you.. You can't find a better camera in that price range then that Nikon I told you about.. Trust me on this.. I have owned 4 or 5 high end Nikons over the years and they have ALL performed wonderfully.. Not one breakdown in over 100,000 images captured.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 CD - Welcome back!!!! VERY nice Photos of your much deserved vacation and cruise. Thanks for taking the time to post all those. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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