NEX-5 (53mm, f/8, 1/200 sec, ISO200)

I think we stayed at the Marina State Beach RV resort close to Monterey. There is a very big but lonely beach right behind the campsite. I took my Canon 500 plus 70-200 with me just in case that we see dolphins again. There were no dolphins but lot’s of birds. I did some bird shots and I really wished I had a 18-200 for my Sony. In that case I would have left the DLSR in the RV. I’m pretty sure that I will get this lens before my next vacation. Continue reading →

NEX-5 (18mm, f/8, 1/500 sec, ISO200)

First we got tickets for the next days whale watching trips. In the office they played a video where a humpback whale swam right beside the boat and played with the tourists. Ok – I know. You don’t expect that but at least you hope to see something close. Continue reading →

NEX-5 (16mm, f/6.3, 1/250 sec, ISO200)

There is a certain image that comes to my mind regarding american houses. It’s the image of small white wooden houses with a porch on the front. The image above is one example. Maybe the flowers and everything is a little overdone but this was a small town on the road to Carmel with lot’s of artist. Maybe Kitsch but nice. Continue reading →

NEX-5 (55mm, f/9, 1/500 sec, ISO200)

No I did not overexpose the shot. Well I did but it was intentional. Continue reading →

NEX-5 (16mm, f/8, 1/500 sec, ISO200)

Finally we have made it back to the coast. We started at Carpinteria thanks to a lovely french lady from the tourist info. It needs a French person to get some insider tips in California. Carpinteria is less busy than Santa Barbara and has a very nice campsite on the beach. Continue reading →