NEX-5 (23mm, f/4, 1/20 sec, ISO3200)
There were some big canning factories long time ago. It all started in the early 19th century when Italian fisherman cam to Monterey and started fishing sardines. Within a couple of years Monterey became the sardine capital of the world. How do I know such a thing? Continue reading →

NEX-5 (18mm, f/4.5, 1/40 sec, ISO200)

Today was my third and pretty sure last whale watching trip. First was in Canada 2001 for orcas. We have seen orcas but they were far away and the trip was long and it was biting cold. Second was pilot whales at Tenerife. They looked more like big, slow dolphins. But the worst one was here in Monterey for humpback whales. Continue reading →

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 →