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St John 2011 Snorkel Pics
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:57 am
by cptnkirk
Honey and I just spent two glorious weeks on St John to celebrate our 25th. Couldn't have asked for any better weather and the snorkeling conditions were to die for. Calm waters gin clear water and the sun was out most of the time while on the water. Perfect for pics. I'll try to post some highlights of the trip later but for now enjoy these snorkel pics that I just uploaded. Theres a bunch around 300.
http://s179.photobucket.com/albums/w310 ... =slideshow
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 11:17 am
by EagleRayLover
you really have some amazing and unique shots- hard to pick a favorite because there were so many beauties! Thanks so much for sharing- really makes me want to jump right in!

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 11:49 am
by Backtotheislands
Loved your pictures!! What kind of camera were you using? I can't wait to try out my Canon D10 in . . . 3 days and counting!!

I'm not excited or anything!
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 1:49 pm
by loria
holy f stop cousteau! what camera did you use indeed!? thse pictures are some of the clearest i have ever seen!
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:33 pm
by Hawaii
I do not think I will even post my pictures after seeing yours

We had fun with the camera for our first visit but would love to get clearer pictures next time. Loved looking at them!
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 5:26 pm
by vav
Nice job Cptnkirk!!!!! As always
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:38 pm
by lisa mcg
Happy anniversary...glad it was perfect and thanks for sharing

Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 7:50 pm
by Jen East End
Love, love, love your pics! Thanks for sharing!
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:41 pm
by GraysonDave
Yep, agree with the rest. Some terrific shots in there.
I've never had luck with underwater cameras. Can't decide whether to get another one for our next trip.
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:01 am
by islandjo2010
Happy Anniversary!
Thank you for sharing the Wonderful photos! They help me remember our trip like it was yesterday! I really love the photos of the octopus...how many did you see?
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:06 am
by rpplano
That Octopus was great! But he didn't look too happy with you. Loved the web feet from below shot. Where were you?
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:29 am
by cptnkirk
Backtotheislands,loria
Ok don't laugh, it's a vivatar 6200v $90 camera. The pics come out looking like dog $hit until I edit them with Picasa. No expert with underwater pics but I would think you have to edit most underwaters no matter what camera you have, gotta get rid of that blue. I did have the best conditions you could ask for, two straight weeks of it. I was in snorkeling heaven
islandjo2010
saw 4 octipi all at Haulover South. Must have been having a convention there. I was so happy as they were the first sightings ever. That was a goal this trip as it was one of the few things I have yet to experience.
rpplano
That was the point between Maho and Little Maho. I am going to post a cool snorkeling story with that pic and some others in sequence.
Glad you guys enjoyed

I was really happy with what I got this trip for sure. Figure that is the best conditions I will ever get on a vacation.
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:04 am
by Coden
Thank you for the pictures. We've just sat here, on a quite Sunday morning, enjoying each and every one. Especially the turtle pictures. Thnx!!

Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 11:13 am
by bayer40601
Nice shots captkirk. Going to have to try to visits the Haulovers next trip.
I agree about editing underwater shots, however the Canon D10 does have an Underwater setting on it which takes some of the initial haziness away, especially when you have some slightly murky conditions.
underwater pictures
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 2:02 pm
by sandollar
Wonderful, wonderful pictures with perfect weather and calm seas to maximize your photography! Thanks so much for sharing with us.