The Intentional Traveler

Ports of Call Hawaiʻi, The Big Island

Hawaiʻi [The Big Island], Hawaii – It is the largest island in the Hawaiian chain and the youngest geologically. There are five volcanoes on the Big Island that include Kohala, Mauna Kea, Hualalai, Mauna Loa, and Kilauea. Three are considered active (Mauna Loa, Hualalai, and Kilauea) and the rest are considered dormant (Mauna Kea) orContinue reading “Ports of Call Hawaiʻi, The Big Island”

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Camera Controls In Photography

Exercising More Control When Taking Photographs When we approach a scene of interest to take a picture we look for what composition can be included in the frame and maybe what the lighting is doing to the scene. In most instances the camera is automatic and handles all the technical details. Those actions can bestContinue reading “Camera Controls In Photography”

Celebrity’s Edge Class Ships

Celebrity introduced the first of a new class of ships in January 2018 when the Edge entered service. This 129,500 ton vessel was designed to carry over 3,300 passengers with a crew of over 1,000. The Edge class ships were designed to upgrade Celebrity’s already established premium reputation with more restaurants, larger staterooms and aContinue reading “Celebrity’s Edge Class Ships”

On Photography

A very long time ago, before the dawn of the digital age, taking photographs was a costly exercise. Every click of the shutter had a cost involved including the roll of film, the lab processing and the production of prints. The other problem was you never knew if the picture would come out for aContinue reading “On Photography”

Resurrection Bay, Alaska

Add Resurrection Bay, Alaska To Your Itinerary Dolphins dart in and out of the waves as they keep pace with the boat, sea lions bask on the rocks along the shoreline while seabirds circle in the sky and nest in the crevices of the nearby cliffs by the thousands. Sightings include Otters, Bald Eagles, Osprey,Continue reading “Resurrection Bay, Alaska”