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Old 08-31-2009, 09:56 PM
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Hey guys, I've been absent for a long while. Had a stellar vacation and I will upload my best pictures, 1 or 2 every day. All these pictures were taken on the caribbean island of St. Maarten ( St. Martin ). I will stop typing and will let the pictures do the talking.

Here is the grand entrance:

Rise

Rise

EDIT: 2nd pic posted (page 2)

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Old 08-31-2009, 10:04 PM
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What a fantastic picture and what a great opener to your holiday selection, St. Maarten looks to be one beautiful location. 10/10 irieness.

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Old 08-31-2009, 10:35 PM
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Brilliant photo. Simply love the colors, very rich and vivacious. What was your shutter speed? It looks as though you had it open for a whle to get the silky effect on the water.
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Old 08-31-2009, 10:40 PM
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Thanks for the kind words Beachcomber!

@bpatrickbolt, here is the following info

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Exposure: 1.6
Aperture: f/13.0
Focal Length: 17 mm
Exposure: +0.29
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: +2/3 EV

So just 1.6 seconds was more than enough!
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Old 08-31-2009, 10:41 PM
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Stinking unbelievable. This is too beautiful...the colors, everything. AMAZING
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Old 08-31-2009, 10:50 PM
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Gorgeous! I've got no other words.
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very well done, enough said.
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beautiful soft water and lovely sky
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Simply beautiful!
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Old 09-01-2009, 12:32 AM
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This is absolutely amazing, I love the colors in this and the smokey water...thanks for sharing!
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