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Alberta Morning

by Mac Sokulski | Nov 27, 2008 | Uncategorized

This series of photos were taken a week before my trip to Spain. I took Artur to Devil’s Lake. It was a beautiful autumn day, and the morning mists were in full strength coming from the lake. We spent good 3 hours just around the lake. It was definitely a good trip. Some of these photos were lacking color, so I decided to turn them into b&w. I think they turned out pretty well.

Canon 5D, ISO 250, 1/10 sec, f/11, 70mm

Canon 5D, ISO 250, 1/25 sec, f/11, 400mm

Canon 5D, ISO 640, 1/200 sec, f/11, 65mm

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Almerimar Spain a Thank You.

by Mac Sokulski | Nov 3, 2008 | Uncategorized

I have to say that this was the most amazing week. I found two great people, namely Sandra and Chris, that I’m really honored to call friends. The point that they have allowed me to stay with them, eat their food, and endured my company for a whole week is simply astounding 🙂 This is a huge thank you, for the great hospitality, and patience.
Another big thank you goes also to Big Chris and Little Kris from Long Way Round Andalucia. Their eagerness to show me as much of Andalucia as possible is greatly appreciated.

Last but certainly not the least, thank you to Inés and Juan Carlos from Al-rruz restaurant. Great, memorable food, and great company will always be remembered.

I will return to this little haven called Almerimar, and hope that I will be able to share a nice cold pint with all the great people there!

To all I’ve met, a big heart felt, THANK YOU!

Almerimar Spain Day 7

by Mac Sokulski | Nov 3, 2008 | Uncategorized

After a relaxing day spent in Almerimar(almerimarlife.com), Chris and I went to Almeria. This is one of the larger cities on the southern coast of Spain. It is a very old port city, as it was founded around 955. Took as a little time to find a parking spot, which is quite normal in any European city, with it’s narrow streets and almost no room for vehicles.

Canon 5D, ISO 200, 1/500 sec, f/7.1, 50mm

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Almerimar Spain Day 6

by Mac Sokulski | Nov 2, 2008 | Uncategorized

After the excitement of the previous two days, one would think that it was a boring day. I must disagree. Finally had a chance to actually go to the beach. Mind you, not to swim. It was quite windy, and finally I got to see that the sea actually had some waves.

Canon 5D, ISO 100, 1/800 sec, f/9, 24mm

Canon 5D, ISO 100, 1/1000 sec, f/9, 24mm

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Almerimar Spain Day 5

by Mac Sokulski | Oct 31, 2008 | Uncategorized

Day started quiet and relaxing, until Chris Soroko from Long Way Round Andalucia called and invited me to another drive around Andalucia.This time we just took the 4×4. First we went to Cabo de Gata, but we did not take the usual highway through Almeria. Chris seems to like going the long way round. Right out of Almerimar we passed through a huge bird sanctuary.

Canon 5D, ISO 200, 1/640 sec, f/8, 400mm

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Almerimar Spain Day 4

by Mac Sokulski | Oct 30, 2008 | Uncategorized

Saturday was a very interesting day to say the least. In the morning we met with Chris Soroko and his team from Long Way Round Andalucia. They were taking a couple of clients for a little off road motorbike adventure. My friend Chris Marshall and me went as photographers. Chris’s pictures actually end up on a DVD that the clients take home with them. I must say that I was quite impressed with the quality of images he produces for the clients. We traveled to a town of Berja to get ready for the adventure. I had no idea what adventure this would be, so I started with couple of shots around the villa, or the base camp.

Canon 5D, ISO 800, 1/400 sec, f/6.3, 400mm

Canon 5D, ISO 800, 1/400 sec, f/6.3, 70mm

Chris Marshall went as a real photographer, and I really went to see the country side. Chris Soroko, is really a great guy that knows the country side like the back of his hand. He was navigating the little 4×4 SUV around the little maze like streets and back roads with amazing skill and knowledge, while the guys on the motorbikes took a little different route.

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