Daily Photo – Boy Running

September 18, 2012
Travel

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I took this shot while wandering across the isthmus between Ton Sai Bay and Loh Dalam Bay on Koh Phi Phi Don. The boy was completely oblivious to my presence, fully engaged in his activity. He wasn't going anywhere in particular, wasn't playing with anyone else, just having carefree fun running around.

Daily Photo – Odd Man Out

September 15, 2012
Fine Art

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I spotted these fish from the jetty in Ton Sai Bay on Koh Phi Phi Don. What struck me was the one yellow-banded fish among this school of silver fish. Much as I looked around, I didn't see another one nearby.

Daily Photo – Heading Out

September 14, 2012
Travel

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I love the tight crop on this image that eliminates the sky and thereby accentuates the height of the limestone cliffs. You can just make out a small beach and a hut in the center of the photo. The aqua water is shallower than the blue water. If you look closely you can see a thin line of aqua on the far shore also. The ferries and fishing boats typically stayed in the blue water to avoid grounding.

Daily Photo – Morning in Ton Sai Bay 2

September 13, 2012
Travel

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You can typically find several shots from a single location if you take the time to look around. You should also take advantage of zoom lenses which are easier to carry than multiple prime lenses. My current favorite is the Canon 28-300. It's not as inconspicuous as the Nikon equivalent (there's a Tamron for the Canon that's more affordable) but I'm a bit of a Canon snob. Whatever the camera and whatever the lens manufacturer, the 28-300mm range is great for travel photography.

Daily Photo – Morning in Ton Sai Bay

September 12, 2012
Landscape

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If I ever get the opportunity to reshoot this, I'd do it differently.

Daily Photo – Ton Sai Boats

September 8, 2012
Black and White / Travel

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Having captured yesterday's shot I walked out along the jetty to get a different angle on the fishing boats - a tighter framing. Below is the result rendered in black & white, and below that the color version. As an indication of how friendly I found the local people here, note the fisherman just left of center of the photo waving at me.