Excursion Question

[rogue]

We frequently see excursions that say you're under the guidance of a local professional photographer. I'm wondering if these excursions are worth the extra money in oder to get some great pictures. Do you go to the same places that all of the other tours go? Do they take you to places that the photographer thinks is good? Do they actually point out different angles or views that would make the shot more interesting. We're always trying to learn more about photographing our cruise, but I'm not sure if this is the best way to learn. If anyone has any experience with these excursions, I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks.

[SMB]

Sounds interesting. I have not seen an excursion advertised that way. I'd love to know if you find anything out or try it yourselves.

As a fellow shutterbug, I have a new tip. I'm interested in expanding to underwater photography and have been looking into underwater digital cameras. They are a bit too expensive for me right now. However, I did order a waterproof case that is sort of a glorified ziplock for your digital camera so you can take it underwater. It is cheap and works. I tried it on our last cruise an got some great results. Also great for keeping sand out at the beach. The waterproof case is made by DiCAPac and you can find it on the web.

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[Love2Travel]

Hi... I also have not heard of excursions that taylor toward photography. BUT would love that. I'm also a "shutterbug".

I am glad to hear the waterproof case for your digital worked well. I have a Canon SLR digital but also just purchased a smaller zoom digital canon. I looked at the cases and was for underwater and was thinking I would like to try it- never have been pleased w photos taken with those disposible underwater ones.

Must have been scarey first time under with your camera. Yikes what do you shoot with?

Happy clicking!

Gail

[SMB]

Nothing too fancy, just a SONY cybershot DSC-P200 (7.2 megapixels). Small, compact, very easy to use, but still has great features... and the underwater case allows you to use your zoom! Nervous? OH YES! especially since I fried my beloved first digital camera (great little olympus) when it bounced down rocks and into the salt water in a cave on Virgin Gorda on my first cruise.

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[sailingrose]

Sounds like something I would love! I take way too many pictures for my families taste but I'd love to learn more.

[KeithnRita]

The underwater pouches work great. Near the end of our photo show for our Caribbean Princess cruise (link is in our signature) we have photos and video taken underwater with our very small Casio 6.0 camera in a $30 pouch.

[SMB]

Keith & Rita Ann,

I just looked at your underwater pics and I am impressed. Some turned out very clear. I loved the movie clips. The action of swimming with the fish was great. I'm going to have to try that. Thanks for the link.

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[SCIROCCO]

Howard My Friend I would just suggest do it on your own and thats the best training! OJT! Thats the best way to learn, just take different pictures of everything the cultural objects scenery youd be surprised how much youd progress by just doing it yourself thats the way I learned, You always can delete the unwanted pictures and learn by the ones you dont think are good! Good Luck My Friend on whatever you decide you can do anything if you set your mind to it!

[SCIROCCO]

Howard My Friend I would just suggest do it on your own and thats the best training! OJT! Thats the best way to learn, just take different pictures of everything the cultural objects scenery youd be surprised how much youd progress by just doing it yourself thats the way I learned, You always can delete the unwanted pictures and learn by the ones you dont think are good! Good Luck My Friend on whatever you decide you can do anything if you set your mind to it!

[rogue]

Actually, Robert, I agree with you whole-heartedly. With the advent of digital cameras, there is no limitations on the amount of pictures I take. My wife, though, thinks that there must be more to it than that.