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! […]
This is inside the crystal cove island towards the caves. I was not so happy with the lens flare but I guess it’s not that bad. Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 f2.8 Settings: f8.0 | 1/25 | ISO 100 Post process: 3 exposures and digital blending using DRI Dodging and burning Curves adjustments Cheers! /Mike
This was taken right after we left Crystal Cove Island and back to Boracay Regency hotel where I stayed. I specifically want to go late afternoon for a nice sunset ride… and yeah, for good pictures too 😀 Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 f2.8 Settings: f8.0 |1/80 | ISO 100 Post process: Single ‘Raw’ exposure shot since the boat is moving… Dodging and burning to get some details Curves adjustments to balance out exposure Have a nice day folks! […]
I took this when I was lying on the beach using a telephoto lens. Looking at this picture makes me want go back on that crystal clear waters 🙂 Gear: Canon 7D + Tamron 18-270mm Settings: f10.0 | 1/80 | ISO 100 Post process: This is a single exposure shot so no digital blending Curves adjustment for contrast A little bit of dodging Cheers! /Mike
Another shot from Crystal Cove Island in Boracay. I wish I own this house, it would be cool to wake up and watch the sunrise and the sunsets sitting on that porch 🙂 Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 f2.8 Settings: f8 | 1/25 | ISO 100 Post process: 3 exposure digital blending (DRI) Curves adjustments to balance out the exposure Dodging and burning Cheers! /Mike
Taken from Crystal Cove in Boracay. I decided to go late afternoon since there’s no people around which is good if you want to capture some nice shots of the place. Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 f2.8 Settings: f7.0 | 1/50 | ISO 100 Post process: 3 exposure digital blending (DRI) dodging and burning curves adjustments to balance out the exposure Weekend! /Mike
I took this shot in Boracay, in front of Crystal Cove Island. We had a boat ride and went island hopping. I took this on the way back to the hotel and I saw this nice golden sunset and it’s a sin not to capture it. Anyway, time really flies, in a few days, I’ll be back to work! Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 f2.8 Settings: f8.0 | 1/30 | ISO 100 Post process: Combined 3 exposures using DRI […]