I never appreciated the weather and the scenery in an island until I stayed in Dubai for a long time… I got so much used to tall buildings and desert storms that I forgot how relaxing the island breeze is. Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 f2.8 Settings: f8.0 | 1/60 | ISO 100 Post process: 2 exposures digital blending (DRI) Color balance adjustments Dodging and burning Cheers! /Mike
This was taken at Dubai Silicon Oasis; This is the building where my brother works. We came there to have a nice night swim 🙂 Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 10mm f2.8 fisheye Settings: f8.0 | 90 secs. | ISO 100 Post process: Single 90 second exposure Processed in Adobe Camera Raw Dodge and burn Cheers! /Mike
Still from Crystal Cove Island. This is one of the pathways leading to one of the caves. Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 f2.8 Settings: f7.1 | 1/20 | ISO 100 Post process: 2 exposures using digital blending Dodging and burning Vibrance and saturation adjustments Curves adjustments for contrast and toning Have a nice weekend everyone! /Mike
This is the bridge leading to one of the caves in Crystal Cove Island. The water is really crystal clear inside the caves. Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 f2.8 Settings: f8 | 1/25 | ISO 100 Post process: Exposure blending (2 exposures DRI’d) Dodging and burning Cheers! /Mike
The water is really crystal clear here 🙂 What more can I say, the place is just beautiful. Boracay is simply amazing. Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 Settings f8.0 | 1/15 | ISO 100 Post Process: 2 exposure blending (DRI) Dodging and burning Vibrance and Saturation adjustments Curves adjustments Cheers! /Mike
I saw this on the way back to the hotel; It really looks nice and serene, too bad I can’t remember the name of this resort, it is a bit far from the main island of Boracay, so if anyone knows the name of this resort just let me know 🙂 Gear: Canon 7D + Tamron 18-270mm VC @59mm Settings: f8.0 | 1/100 | ISO 1600 Post process: Single exposure processed in ACR (fill light, recovery, vibrance) Dodging and burning […]
Another shot from the Crystal Cove Island in Boracay. By the way, there are no crystals that can be found on this island. The original name of the island is Tigwatian Island, the owners of the island were enthralled with the crystal clear waters inside the caves. Hence, they named the resort Crystal Cove Island. Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 f2.8 Settings: f7.1 | 1/40 | ISO 100 Post process: DRI’d 3 exposures Vibrance and saturation adjustments Dodging and […]
The beauty of sunsets is just mesmerizing. Especially when you are in the sea, chilling out, relaxing and forgetting the busy life back in the city (Dubai). Again, taken from the great beach of Boracay. Gear: Canon 7D + Tamron 18-270mm VC @70mm Settings: f8.0 | 1/250 | ISO 100 Post process: Single exposure processed in ACR (contrast, recovery, clarity) Dodging and burning Have a nice weekend! /Mike
This place is just so relaxing, everywhere you look, it is just beautiful. Maybe I just got used to Dubai’s buildings and deserts, it’s nice to have vacations like this once in a while. Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 f2.8 Settings: f8.0 | 1/15 | ISO 200 Post process: DRI’d 3 exposures Dodging and burning Hue and saturation adjustments Applied a bit of sharpening Weekend! /Mike
This was taken right after breakfast; Still not a lot of people around. It was the time of the year when thunderstorms come quite frequently. For those who want to enjoy the beach without the fear of getting dark or getting sun burns, this is the perfect time 🙂 Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 Settings: f9.0 | 1/50 | ISO 100 Post process: Digital blending of 3 exposures (DRI) Dodging and burning Curves adjustments for overall toning Take care! […]