I was bobbing along in the Caribbean. I shared a few photos from the sea, now a few more since I’ve almost caught up with real work. Almost …

One of the things that surprised me was how much the ship reminded me of Las Vegas – very golden and glitzy.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 28-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, ISO 800, 1/20, f/3.5

Which contrasted very nicely with the surreal blue we saw in the ocean from time to time. This is on a sand bar off the coast of Grand Cayman, where it was a little hazy …

Canon PowerShot G10, 9.8mm, ISO 80, 1/1250, f/4.0

Trying to shoot on the deck was a pleasant challenge. Lots of graphics, lots of color, but usually jam packed with people. Getting up early got me some nice light and no one at the pool at 7:00 a.m. …

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 28-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, ISO 250, 1/320, f/9.0

The ships are big, and expensive, but apparently if you buy in bulk, you get a discount … I’m not sure, but I think Carnival has at least three ships that are identical. We were on the Valor, at right, when the Conquest pulled up alongside us in Cozumel.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 70-200 mm f/4.0 L IS USM, ISO 100, 1/500, f/10

Trying to get a shot of the two boats was fun, having someone else doing the same made for a nice moment.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 70-200 mm f/4.0 L IS USM, ISO 100, 1/200, f/13.0

More to come …