Cruise Sunset
One old photo made during an Adriatic cruise. The heat converted into haze over the surface created a dreamlike atmosphere from time and place.
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One old photo made during an Adriatic cruise. The heat converted into haze over the surface created a dreamlike atmosphere from time and place.
This is a scanned Fujichrome slide exposed maybe twenty five years ago in Nikonos V through the 80mm UW NIkkor.
You can't see it, but the two banners between mast tops display FUJIFILM, which had sponsored this unforgettable diving trip.
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This is a scanned Fujichrome slide exposed maybe twenty five years ago in Nikonos V through the 80mm UW NIkkor.
You can't see it, but the two banners between mast tops display FUJIFILM, which had sponsored this unforgettable diving trip.
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Location
The photo was made in Trogir (Central Adriatic, Croatia) during one of many diving cruises my friends and me used to make, usually in the first week of May. Nice memories.Time
Hard to remember the exact date and time, but this being an evening in May, it's safe to say it was around 1800 hours. In those times there was no such things like Exif... just cameras, photogs - and never enough of film!Lighting
Pure daylight, nothing else. Thus, the ship and one of my diving buddies are silhouetted against this golden sky.Equipment
The camera used was a Nikonos, model V (five) and 80mm UW Nikkor, used out of hand, loaded with a Fujichrome Sensia (100ASA). Nikonos had five lenses available, four of those usable underwater, but only two with flat front ports, meaning usable on dry land and also underwater. One was a 35mm, the other a 80mm. The 15mm and 28mm UW Nikkors had the ports corrected for water, thus unusable outside the water. The Nikonos system wasl enriched later with another 28mm lens which was especially made for dry-land use - it was not watertight.Inspiration
Well, in such an ambient no special inspiration needed be awakened - the whole cruise was one huge inspiration, both above and under the surface. By the way... see the two banderoles spanned up there betwen the masts? They say FUJIFILM - since Fujifilm Croatia donated all the film and diverse ad material to our diving cruises! We mostly used Velvia (50 ASA) and Sensia (100 ASA) Fujichrome (slide-film) since these proved to be the best for underwater photographing.Editing
Obviously the Fujichrome had to be developed (E-6 process, on board, in our own "cooker"), but it was scanned years later, and the scanner was not exactly high-quality. Anyway, the digital file had to be optimized to recreate original colors, and probably slightly cropped - hard to remember it all, after so many years!In my camera bag
For decades already I find it easier to carry a photo vest than any photo bag. It is more than enough to take along whatever I want or need for my photo session, walk or trip. My photo bags usually stay home or in the car, to keep the equipment I'm not using at the moment. My tripod has its permanent place in the car. The vest pockets usually contain two cameras. One of those is always waterproof. Sometimes I'll add a small action camera, mainly for its wide field of view and resistance to water and weather. Other pockets keep the spare batteries, ND and CPL filters, and one small camera clamp which can be fixed to almost anything. In many cases this can replace a tripod. The vest has deep pockets for longer lenses, and these usually hold a small water bottle, a sandwich, or a bar of chocolate - if I plan on being out for the whole day. I always pack about three meters length of paracord or similar strong, thin rope, one hefty pocket knife, and a lighter. Much can be improvised with these if need be. Recently I made it even easier, and take the essentials along in a waist pouch; one variable-volume McKinley. In the Outdoors, simplicity and comfort are my most important aspects!Feedback
If you like sea cruises, pick a small ship - not the floating hotel! The purposed traditional working ships like "Silva" here have around 20 beds in 10 or so cabins. Also important; pick your own company, preferably sea-loving, dedicated photographers. This will keep the atmosphere pleasant, educational, and no-one will feel bored by what you do. Remember that ships are small territories, and one rotten apple (spoilsport, PITA, etc.) can make it living hell for everyone else! As to the place and themes... I don't know what you like, but look up the Croatian Adriatic cruises, find the ships "Silva" or "Bodul" - and go for it. These crews I can vouch for. Enjoy - you can thank me later! :)
