Memories of Riviera Maya

I recently had to privilege of spending a few days in Riviera Maya with my family. Of course I brought my camera along

It was my first time using a polarizer, and I loved the experience. It is really nice to be able to make reflections disappear from the water's surface, to increase the sky's contrast, and to use a large aperture in broad daylight (the polarizer absorbs 2 EV stops). Most of the shots taken with the FA35 and FA77 were done with the polarizer. I unfortunately don't have one for the Sigma 17-70 (yet!).

My only regret is not having brought my flash. Many portraits on the beach would have benefited from a little fill-flash. But this was not a "photo trip", and I was traveling light (K10D, FA35, FA77, and Sigma 17-70 only).

Some of my favorites follow. The complete series is available at http://charlot.enter-net.com/photos/...iviera%20Maya/ Be advised that there are several "family snapshots" in the lot.

Constructive criticism is more than welcome !

[RBellavance]

1.

K10D + Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5
37mm, f/8.0, ISO 100, 1/400s

2. My wife and our oldest son

K10D + Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5
63mm, f/5.6, ISO 100, 1/1000s

3. My youngest son having fun in the pool

K10D + FA35/2
f/4.0, ISO 100, 1/1600s

4. This pelican was not shy at all... I was 6-8 feet from it

K10D + FA35/2
f/4.0, ISO 100, 1/500s

[RBellavance]

5. My oldest son

K10D + FA77/1.8 Ltd
f/2.8, ISO 100, 1/1000s

6. My wife catching some rays and some Zzzzz's...

K10D + FA77/1.8 Ltd
f/2.0, ISO 100, 1/1600s

7. A small beach on the Tulum archeological site

K10D + Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5
17mm, f/8.0, ISO 100, 1/1000s

8. My youngest son in front of some ruins, in Tulum

K10D + Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5
37mm, f/8.0, ISO 100, 1/400s

[RBellavance]

9. Tulum's temple

K10D + FA77/1.8 Ltd
f/8.0, ISO 100, 1/100s

10. The sea from atop the cliff, in Tulum

K10D + FA77/1.8 Ltd
f/8.0, ISO 100, 1/100s

11. Yours truly... sometimes one must not be afraid to get wet

Fujifilm FinePix F31fd
24mm (équiv. to 108mm in 135 format), f/7.1, ISO 200, 1/750s

[Edward B.]

The third shot is my favorite one. Very crisp.

[graphicgr8s]

All nice shots. Except the last one. 7 and 10 would make a nice postcard.


You have a beautiful family. How does someone who looks like you get such a young, pretty wife? I don't get it!

[Taff]

nice memories

[daacon]

Great series , it is like I was there - wait I was !!! Just got back on Monday myslef. We stayed at the Grand Mayan (between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen - just south of Puerto Moreles). I did not get to Tulum (went to Chitzen Itza last year) but those shots look ohh so familar - I love that water !

[alohadave]

Great pictures. Reminds me of when I was there several years ago at the Barcelo Maya.

[eclipsed450]

awesome shots, #3 and #10 are my faves

how did you protect your camera in the water??

[Sailor]

Beautiful series - looks like you're having a great time.

Jer

[gawan]

Nice series of great holiday images!

[roentarre]

The memories are surely wonderful. I feel that I am almost along with you in the trip.

[cindy s]

Nice series. Thanks for sharing.

[SuperAkuma]

Great series of photos. I like #3 the best.
I have a question with that one. It looks like you have your lens underwater on that shot? Was it?