You helped me once - you can do it again

[yak]

Originally Posted by Phil in Ottawa

Hey Jack! Long time no hear.

I was just asking about you on the Unofficial Barceló board the other day.

How have you been? Haven't seen you post anything in quite a while. Too busy diving?

So, is there no way you can make it down for the big Barceló group trip? Sure would be great to party with you again

Anyway, thanks for sharing that picture of me and "Wilson"

Yo Phil,

Been too busy diving, cycling, and maybe a bit of drinking too

No can do in October. But we're looking to rent a villa in April. I'll look for the usual great review and photos!

[Phil in Ottawa]

Originally Posted by yak

Yo Phil,

Been too busy diving, cycling, and maybe a bit of drinking too

No can do in October. But we're looking to rent a villa in April. I'll look for the usual great review and photos!

Too bad you can't make the big group trip. It should be a blast

We'll probably be back in April as well, if not sooner (we're looking at properties this time around so who knows what could happen ). After all, where else can I spend my birthday if not in Playa?

Keep in touch. Maybe we can meet up in April (maybe even at our new Playa home?)

[Manitou]

Originally Posted by Phil in Ottawa

Beautiful shot, Phil! Goes to show there is beauty all around and no one should feel they have to travel around the globe to make great photos.
Thanks for sharing!

[Phil in Ottawa]

Originally Posted by Manitou

Beautiful shot, Phil! Goes to show there is beauty all around and no one should feel they have to travel around the globe to make great photos.
Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Manitou

You're absolutely right that there's beauty all around. As I said, one just has to train their eyes to see it.

Although I did have to travel to Playa to capture that shot

Here's one from around Ottawa:

"Zig-Zag"


It's taken from a series of pictures I took of piles of bunker sand delivered to the parking lot of a local golf driving range I frequent.

I loved the lines and the contrast between the sunlit side of some piles and the shadowy sides of the others.

So, yes, beauty is everywhere. Even in parking lots

[Sol]

I like the contrasts with texture in "Zig-Zag." Great picture!

[Phil in Ottawa]

Originally Posted by Sol

I like the contrasts with texture in "Zig-Zag." Great picture!

Thanks!

It's one of my favourite shots. I've had it framed and it's displayed on a wall at the house. Most visitors comment on it.

[raquelle261]

Originally Posted by Phil in Ottawa

Thanks!

It's one of my favourite shots. I've had it framed and it's displayed on a wall at the house. Most visitors comment on it.

I'd have had that displayed on the wall too. Awesome shot Phil.

[Phil in Ottawa]

Originally Posted by raquelle261

I'd have had that displayed on the wall too.

You know, if you're really interested, I'm sure we could figure out a way for you to also have it displayed on your wall

Originally Posted by raquelle261

Awesome shot Phil.

Thank you so much Glad you enjoyed it.

[Dijo]

photo opportunities. Finally got my pics up on Shutterfly. Hope to post a few.

The cemetary has some great ops.





As well as some of the back streets.




East side.





Passion Island.


Carnaval Queens.

[Sol]

Very nice!!! Dijo.

[Dijo]

I love wandering the back streets.

[Sol]

Originally Posted by Dijo

I love wandering the back streets.

I do too. There are always unique signs, people, activity, etc.

[Jacko]

Originally Posted by Sol

I do too. There are always unique signs, people, activity, etc.

Sometimes its the smallest things.....

[Sol]

Ohhhhhh, look at this tesoro! Great picture Jacko!

[Phil in Ottawa]

We just got back yesterday.

I'm happy to say I had another great photo shoot in Playa.

As per some of the peeps suggestions, Nikki and I went to the Ejido. We walked around for a few hours and snapped away.

I think I got some really good ones again this time.

So thanks to those who made the suggestion to visit that neighbourhood

Unfortunately, I had a bit of an accident late in the trip (but after the big shoot thankfully) where my tripod fell over. This resulted in a smashed lens and some damage to the body of the camera. Thank heavens for insurance.

Stay tuned. I should have my new photos up within a week or so.