Leaving on a jet plane - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

12/03/2004 10:34:26 PM · #1

Well, tomorrow morning I'm off to the Yucatan! Woohoo!!! I've got my new Tenba ProDigital backpack stuffed full of photo gear, including my new Canon 17-40mm lens, and a laptop. My tripod is packed in a check-in bag with my clothes. If I can't get some decent shots then I'm not coming back. :)

This will be our first real vacation in about 12 years, and we're very happy to be leaving rainy, foggy, depressing Oregon. I've got my fingers crossed for warm weather. I feel the need to burn in the sun.

This will also be the first time that I've been away from this place since I signed up. I'm going to miss you guys a lot... but not enough to keep me here. :) See ya's when I get back.

Skip

Canon EOS-1D X

12/03/2004 10:35:07 PM · #2

have a safe trip

Beagleboy

Canon EOS-30D

Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX

12/03/2004 10:39:18 PM · #3

Have a blast and please share when you get back.

xtabintun

Fujifilm FinePix 2800Z

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

12/03/2004 10:40:11 PM · #4

I highly recommend Coba. In my opinion, the best ruins (not as crowded as Chichen Itza). Plus, they're in the middle of the jungle. I assume you're going to Cancun (Quintana Roo)? I love that place.

One thing you must try though, the the drink that is my namesake. Ask for it at any sort of establishment that serves liquer:

xtabentun

jab119

Canon EOS-70D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

12/03/2004 11:05:50 PM · #5

have fun and relax....get some goofey shots as well as serious shots....

James

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

12/03/2004 11:48:28 PM · #6

Originally posted by xtabintun:

We'll be going to Progresso, Belize, and Cozumel.

Xtabentun: A liqueur originating with the Mayan production of honey made from the Xtabentun flower. Hmmm... I'll have to try that. Thanks!

X is normally a "sh" sound, right? Is it pronounced shtab-en-tun?

ButterflySis

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

12/04/2004 12:01:36 AM · #7

Hey, Michael. Have a safe trip and get lots of good shots to share with us when you return. Have fun!

xtabintun

Fujifilm FinePix 2800Z

12/04/2004 07:38:52 AM · #8

Originally posted by micknewton:

Originally posted by xtabintun:
I highly recommend Coba. In my opinion, the best ruins (not as crowded as Chichen Itza). Plus, they're in the middle of the jungle. I assume you're going to Cancun (Quintana Roo)? I love that place.

One thing you must try though, the the drink that is my namesake. Ask for it at any sort of establishment that serves liquer:

xtabentun

We'll be going to Progresso, Belize, and Cozumel.

Xtabentun: A liqueur originating with the Mayan production of honey made from the Xtabentun flower. Hmmm... I'll have to try that. Thanks!

X is normally a "sh" sound, right? Is it pronounced shtab-en-tun?

Ah, well then scratch that about Coba. I've never been to Belize, but I've always wanted to go. Good diving place, I hear.

Yeah, X = SH

Bullpup

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

12/04/2004 01:20:20 PM · #9

Enjoy the diving!

DaisyGirl

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

12/07/2004 06:18:39 PM · #10

Have a great time! Can't wait to see your photos. I'm headed to Ecuador and Honduras on the 11th .. wooo hooo!

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

12/07/2004 06:21:52 PM · #11

Waaaaaaaaa........ all this talk about warm exotic places. With all the freezing rain we are getting here, I'll be lucky to make it to the end of my driveway.

Have fun,,,,

coolhar

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

12/07/2004 07:30:39 PM · #12

Have a great time mick, and come back safe with loads of pics.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

12/22/2004 06:44:19 PM · #13

Well, I did manage to get a few good shots on our vacation. I would have posted this earlier but I decided to use one of them for the Wind challenge. After seeing how badly it did in the challenge I don't imagine anyone will want to see more, but what the hell, if you want to see some of the others, click the pic...

Of course any comments or critiques will be appreciated.

Tuckersmom

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1

12/22/2004 07:23:18 PM · #14

Thanks for sharing your shots, I enjoyed them and they warmed me up ! Looks like a gorgeous place, never been. Really enjoyed pics of the little girls - so cute

jbsmithana

Nikon D300

12/22/2004 07:41:06 PM · #15

Great shots Michael, thanks for posting. I'm heading for the Eastern Caribbean January 9th and was reluctant to take my SLR. I was going to only bring my Fuji4900Z. Any issues with your gear? What about when you went out snorkeling or the like?

12/22/2004 08:16:29 PM · #16

Originally posted by Tuckersmom:

Thanks for sharing your shots, I enjoyed them and they warmed me up ! Looks like a gorgeous place, never been. Really enjoyed pics of the little girls - so cute

Glad you liked them. I wish I was still there. :)

12/22/2004 08:28:15 PM · #17

Originally posted by jbsmithana:

I didn't have any problems. When we were snorkeling we left all of our gear (camera equip, clothes, money, etc) on the boat and nobody even touched it. I bought a throwaway underwater camera for when we were in the water.

I bought a Tenba camera\laptop backpack to carry my camera gear and laptop in, and I took it on the plane with me. The airport security bozos made me take the laptop out of the backpack, but that wasn't a big deal.

Going to a place like that, I would have left my clothes behind before I'd leave my 10D. :)

I'd say take yours with you and get some really good photos. Just remember to keep an eye on it. Have a great trip!

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

12/22/2004 08:31:52 PM · #18

Originally posted by xtabintun:

One thing you must try though, the the drink that is my namesake. Ask for it at any sort of establishment that serves liquer

I never did get to try that drink. It totally slipped my mind. I did test quite a few others though. They all passed with flying colors. :)

jbsmithana

Nikon D300

12/22/2004 08:42:46 PM · #19

Thanks Michael. I'll take my D-70. I guess I was over cautious because it is new. I took my old Fuji all over Italy without problems. Just had to keep an eye on it as you say.

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

12/23/2004 12:02:55 AM · #20

Great shots!

My fav was the beer on the beach shot--it's really cool. I tried to copy the name to paste in here and the "copyright" protection wouldn't let me LOL.

How did you like the 17-40 was for range? Most of those look like they are wide enough that that's what you used. Still tempted to get one, even though I like my Sigma 18-125, which has a lot more range.