What are you "must take" photos??

[amarvel]

I saw on another post that someone takes pictures of all of their staff, and I hadnt thought of that before. Do you have any must take pictures that you take on your cruises???

I leave Sunday and thought some suggestions might be nice. thanks!

Angela

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[Sweetcharlotte30]

My favorite is the one with the ship in the back ground, the waiter in front of me asking if I'd like another margarita and my toes in the bottom of the picture covered in sand. I told DH that I wanted to remember this view so I took a pic of exactly what I saw from my beach chair!

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[CruiseFever]

Yes, there are several that we take each cruise

<UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>Interior shots of our cabin
<LI>A shot of the cabin door area featuring the number of the cabin
<LI> A shot on the beach, right by the water line, where one of the kids has wirtten in the sand something like: "Summer 2004" to use as a title shot for a slide show
<LI>Photos of people we meet whether we like them or not- anybody we'll be telling a story about later
<LI>A shot of the bow of the ship featuring the name of the ship
<LI>Photos of something from each port that identifies it like the big pink sign on the dock in St Maarten
<LI>Photos of drunken teens running amok to show the folks back home
<LI>Photos of adults running amok to show the folks back home
<LI>Photos of me running amok to prove that I still can[/list]

Happy Cruising

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[gymbrat33]

I always take pictures with the wait staff, cruise directors, the captain and crew at the Carnival past guest party. I also take a picture with Fun ship Freddy on my last 2 cruises. He wasn't around on my 1st cruise. I always purchase the pictures from formal night.

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[boys2626]

a picture of my 4 yr old at his favorite spot on the ship - the ice cream machine!

[KellyJean]

<UL TYPE=SQUARE>
<LI>Picture of least one good sunset
<LI>Shots of the cabin
<LI>A "postcard" shot in each port (My first cruise, I got a beautiful shot of the water tower in Nassau - pristine white against the bluest sky I've ever seen)
<LI>Shots of the exterior of the ship if it's one I've never been on before
<LI>Interior shots onboard the ship if I can get them without 15 heads in the way
[/list]
My last cruise, I took a couple of "special" pictures when leaving Port Canaveral. My first cruise left from Port Canaveral in '91 (or so) on The Big Red Boat. Now, 12 years later, I was leaving on another cruise from the same port. I took photos of the old Premier and Carnival terminals. So I have my then and now photos. May sound dumb but it meant something to me and that's what counts...right?

Kelly

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[derf5585]

Funnel deck pictures.

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[ariel865]

Always a pic sitting on the balcony,in the robe, drink in hand, and feet on the railing. Reminds me of how relaxed I was on vacation.

[Dr. Octagon]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CruisingIsLife:
+ A shot on the beach, right by the water line, where one of the kids has wirtten in the sand something like: "Summer 2004" to use as a title shot for a slide show
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Great idea!
My intro photo for our last cruise was a giant pig I photgraphed on St. Maarten. I wasn't thinking of it at the time but when I got everything developed, it was the only photo that really didn't fit with the rest. Plus, it summed up nicely how we indulged on our first cruise. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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[Bunkie103]

Following my son's lead I try to always take a picture of the beach from my lounge and get my big toe in the pic. He always does this and it's fun. Also took a pic of my foot while swimming in St. Thomas to prove how clear the water is...very different from home. We also took our wait staff and our cabin steward. Definitely pics with the ship in the background too. The day my DD and I return from our CTN the Queen Mary 2 will be in NYC, so you can be sure we will take some pics of the "new queen". Have fun. http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

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[judyf]

We always take pictures on the staircase, inside of cabin and beach pictures. I like a lot of the ideas I read and never thought of.

Thanks for posting this question.

Judy
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[NancAngel]

lol derf you are so bad.. I love it!!




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[Salty Dawg]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Funnel deck pictures. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Derf,

Do you really label the photos "Breathtaking views of Twin Peaks?"

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[derf5585]

Salty Dawg
"views of Twin Peaks"

My question is why is there is only one funnel, they should have two.

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[Salty Dawg]

Derf,

Perhaps the "funnel" is a male gender term, while twin peaks is reserved for the females.

fun·nel [ fúnn’l ] - noun (plural fun·nels)
1. utensil used in pouring liquids: a cone-shaped utensil with a large opening at the top and a small opening or tube at the bottom, used to guide liquids and other substances into containers
2. chimney: a vertical pipe from which smoke and exhaust gases escape, especially one on a steamship or steam engine

verb (past fun·neled, past participle fun·neled, present participle fun·nel·ing, 3rd person present singular fun·nels)
1. transitive and intransitive verb move into narrow space: to move or direct something into and through a narrow space
an efficient system for funneling crowds through the turnstiles
2. transitive verb concentrate resources somewhere: to direct or channel all of something from one place or use to another
Funds were funneled away from other projects.
3. transitive verb make funnel-shaped: to form something into the shape of a funnel

[15th century. Via Provençal fonilh from, ultimately, Latin infundibulum , from infundere “to pour in,” from fundere “to pour” (source of English found, fuse, and confuse).]

[IBEEMOM]

Hey,

Don't for get the photos of the famous towel animals.

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[fla_gal]

or the Grand Buffet

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[Vidimom]

I always try and take a picture of family members standing next to the ship so you can show others how actually big these ships are. It's no SS Minnow anymore!!!!!!!

Don't forget about pictures if any family members are in the finals of any of the tournaments. My hubby got one of me waiting to see if I won the slot tournament and then one after holding my $500.00 and my Ship on a Stick! That's one I would love to repeat on every cruise!!!!!!!

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[hilltopfamily]

since we cruise as a family and drive (a long way) to port we have an obligatory pic that DH always takes (from the front seat) looking back at the kids in the back of the van with all the "long ride in the van" paraphernalia. Just a tradition we have going. Love many of the ideas listed here!

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[toadsister]

I love all of these suggestions...we always take a picture of our mountain of luggage that our family of four brings along! It makes for some interesting comments from family and friends when we show our vacation pics. I also like to take a picture of our ship in each port along side our neighboring ships.
Wendy

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[RWolver672]

Looks like a lot of us have the same idea...View (http://community.webshots.com/photo/64391194/64459785DGjjgD)

Dick
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[Vidimom]

I forgot to add one of my favorites to my previous post.

I took a picture of my husband loading a suitcase full of liqour purchased in all the ports. He was really struggling to get it in the car, but we had a very full bar when we returned along with some very happy friends.

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[Cotton]

Some of my favorite photos are the scenic, postcard views. I have a wonderful shot of a horse-drawn carriage in Cozumel, with only the ocean, palms, and a ship in the far distance.

I also like to take pictures of locals on the islands. Dancers in the square at Cozumel, little kids playing, waiters and mariachis in restaurants - all make great shots.

Take that camera on deck...you never know when you might see dolphins frolicking in the ocean! I have two terrific shots like that.

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[tef43]

Pics that you cannot take to the drug store for processing .... http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif

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[derf5585]

tef43
"cannot take to the drug store for processing"

Offers discreet and confidential photo developing and processing
from
http://www.discreetphotolab.com/

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[Kiraley]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Offers discreet and confidential photo developing and processing from
http://www.discreetphotolab.com/<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

derf....PLEEEEEAAASSSEEE do NOT encourage the man!

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[oldvato]

We plan on taking a camera and a video camera. The only problem is getting both of us in the shots. Well not really a problem if I take my tripod. I do edit my videos later.

I am trying to decide if I should take the camcorder on excursions, especially the Fiesta Party boat. Of course I don't want to spend my whole vacation video taping. Any suggestions or words of caution from anyone. Do's and dont's.

[marshabear]

i always take pics of the beautiful desserts i get at dinner...they present them so well!!

my husband thinks i'm nuts but loves the pics after he sees them back home!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

oh, and lets not forget the beautiful arrangements and carvings they have on the gala midnight buffets!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif


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[Cotton]

I've taken my camcorder (as well as other camera) on the past two cruises...and am SO glad I did! The photos are great to have, BUT the video is even better, because you have all the sights, sounds, and action!

I have video of dolphins frolicking alongside the ship, dancers in Cozumel, local children playing, etc. You can't capture moments like that with a still camera.

Oh, and I'm usually a solo cruiser. I've found that fellow passengers and others on the islands are happy to take photos or footage of you. Just ask!



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[derf5585]

oldvato
"don't want to spend my whole vacation video taping."

We can mount our cameras to your hat or helmet
from
http://www.palmvid.com/products/PVADVENTURECAM.htm

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[amarvel]

thanks you guys, these are awesome!!

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[joboplus3]

Don't forget your underwater disposable cameras! On the ship, you'll pay double what you could buy one at home for. And don't forget, they're good for "standing in the water where I wouldn't dare take my $450 digital camera" pictures, too. At Stingray City - our guide took a picture of our family holding a stingray, while, unbeknownst to us, the Captain was behind us holding another one above my shoulder - what a great surprise when I got my film back! Enjoy!

[travel girl23]

What a great thread. We always take a picture of the ship out the back window as we are driving away from the pier. Great as a last photo in your album. I've gotten to where I take photos all around the ship so our friends who have never cruised or are anticipating their first cruise kind of know what to expect. I think on our next cruise I will take photos of the menus that are displayed outside the dining room. We also take a lot of photos on our shore excursions. We have a digital camera and several memory cards to get lots of photos. It's always easy to delete the ones we don't want.

[CanTex]

Don't forget your underwater disposable cameras! On the ship, you'll pay double what you could buy one at home for. And don't forget, they're good for "standing in the water where I wouldn't dare take my $450 digital camera" pictures, too. At Stingray City - our guide took a picture of our family holding a stingray, while, unbeknownst to us, the Captain was behind us holding another one above my shoulder - what a great surprise when I got my film back! Enjoy!
Canon has an excellent underwater case for their PowerShot "S" series of digital cameras, good to 100' (I suspect they probably have similar cases for other high-end cameras). I got some super photos snorkeling, cave tubing, etc. and it is also great for anytime you're worried about rain and being able to use a camera (no worries!) Makes my camera doubly useful on vacations and the photo quality is so much better than disposable underwater cameras.