Cayman Today

Cayman Today 4/30/09


Hello, Michael Orhelein, “The Portrait Artist”, here. It’s another beautiful day in Grand Cayman.

However it a sad day, as I am officially OFF ISLAND. I will be returning On November 1st and I look forward to meeting you there.

Sincerely,
Michael Orhelein

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Cayman Today 4/24/09

Hello, Michael Orhelein, “The Portrait Artist”, here. It’s another beautiful day in Grand Cayman.

Kids seem to like the same things everywhere. What I see as annoying speed bump, they see as an opportunity.
Sharing with you, people, places, and things that I have found in my daily travels.

Grand Cayman Today:
Kids at play1: Image 102-8983
Technical info: Camera-Canon 5D Lens: 70-200 IS
Focal length: 200mm Exposure:1/800@ F3.2

I photograph beautiful people. If you're one of them, click here.

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Cayman Today 4/23/09

It's quite cloudy and a bit windy today. http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/current/MWCR.html But it's nothing to complain about for sure. It’s another beautiful day in Grand Cayman.

Rum point offers a beautiful beach with many palm trees providing shade for those not wanting too much sun. The water is clear and pretty shallow. For about 200 yards you can stand on a sandy bottom, it is only 4-5 feet. It is especially nice for the timid or beginner snorkeler.
Like many beaches it is less crowded on the weekends. Try the banana or chocolate smoothie.

Grand Cayman Today 4/23/09

Keegan & I: Image 102-1267
Technical info: Camera: Canon 5D Lens: 70-200 IS L

Check out the links provided top right.

This blog is meant to share with you those people, places, and things that I have found in my daily travels. Although portrait photography is my passion I am fascinated with the world around me.

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Cayman Today 4/21/09

It’s another beautiful day in Grand Cayman. Take the time to see and you will always find something of interest. Although portrait photography is my passion I am fascinated with the world around me.

Grand Cayman Today:
Cleaning Catch: Image 102-1402B

This local gentleman is cleaning a barracuda he caught this morning, while birds swoop for an easy meal. Many locals catch their dinner as they know the sea well. Barracuda is said to be poisonous, although I've talked to a lot of Caymanians who love it and say it has never given them any problems. The smaller ones are generally the safest. An old wives tale says that if you put a small piece of the fish on an ant mound and the ants don't eat it, then neither should you. Now that sounds like good advice!
Technical info: Camera: Canon 5D Lens: 70-200 IS L
Focal length: 200mm Exposure: 1/125@F/18

This blog is meant to share with you photographs and stories of those people, places, and things that I have found in my daily travels.

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Cayman Today 4/17/09

Dolphin Discovery

One of the newest attractions on Grand Cayman is Dolphin Discovery at Boatswains Beach in West Bay.

http://www.dolphindiscovery.com/

For all 3 of my children it was a big hit.

To achieve the best photographs for the 3:00pm swim, take up a position on the ocean side of the tank (aka pool). The sun will be behind you as you face toward the center area where the dolphin will meet with each participant for a short ride. Use a fast shutter speed to insure against blur because the dolphins tend to move fast.

There have been some critics of the attraction objecting the domestication of wild animals. I suppose every point of view has two sides, maybe more if you could ask the dolphin. I don't see any harm in it. I feel the opportunity to interact with these wonderful animals benefits all with a better understanding of the world around us.

Technical info:

Camera: Canon 5D

Lens: 70-200 IS L

Focal length: 200mm

ISO 400

Exposure: 1/10000@F/7.1

To view my portrait collection, visit www.caymanislandportraits.com

This blog is meant to share with you those people, places, and things that I have found in my daily travels. Although portrait photography is my passion I am fascinated with the world around me.

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Cayman Today 4/12/09

The Son Rises.
Happy Easter.


Hello, Michael Orhelein, “The Portrait Artist”. Blessings to you and your family, Happy Easter.

Sharing with you those people, places, and things that I have found in my daily travels. Although portrait photography is my passion I am fascinated with the beauty in the world around me.

Technical info: Photograph by my associate and friend Natasha Wight.

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Cayman Today 4/8/09

Hello, Michael Orhelein, “The Portrait Artist”, here. It’s another beautiful day in Grand Cayman.


Grand Cayman Today:
Easy Cruising: Image 105-0937

The Cayman Islands are perfect for all kinds of water sports. They have it all here. Diving, snorkeling, fishing, jet skis, wind surfing, sailing, I can go on and on. I intend throughout my blog to cover as many water related activities as I possibly can and bring those experiences to you.

Here are 2 links that may interest you.

http://www.captainmarvins.com/

http://www.redsailcayman.com/en/index.html

Technical info: Camera: Canon 5D Lens: 70-200 IS L
Focal length: 200mm Exposure: 1/500@F/4.5

I have learned that if you take the time to see, you will always find something of interest. This blog is meant to share with you those people, places, and things that I have found in my daily travels. Although portrait photography is my passion I am fascinated with the world around me.
This blog is meant to share with you those people, places, and things that I have found in my daily travels. Although portrait photography is my passion I am fascinated with the world around me.

Never stop being amazed and always be thankful,

Michael Orhelein

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Bougainvillea

It’s hard to miss these vibrant flowers all over the Grand Cayman. They are truly stunning. Named for Admiral Louis de Bougainvillea, an admiral in the French Navy who discovered the plant in Brazil in 1768. It was a botanical highlight of the voyage. Through the ensuing years, this Brazilian beauty has assumed its rightful place as one of the most popular, spectacular and beautiful tropical plants.

The blooms as we know them are not true flowers, but are 3 large papery bracts that encircle small, white, tubular inconspicuous flowers much like the poinsettia. They have names for the many varieties that are colorful as well. Golden yellow 'California Gold', and its gold and green leaved variegated 'Vickie'. The dark pink flowers of 'Juanita Hatten'. 'Barbara Karst'. Bright red to bluish crimson in shade. 'Sundown' Apricot color. 'Jamaica White' white, veined with green. 'Texas Dawn' smaller pink flowers, in huge clusters. 'Double Pink' clear pink. 'Surprise' large, clear pink-white bi-color flowers.

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Cayman Today 4/6/09

Grand Cayman Today:
Turtleback: Image 102-1267

At the turtle farm in Boatswains Bay a bird decides the best place to settle down is on this turtles back. It didn't make sense to me as there were plenty of less precarious places to relax. Maybe it's an in your face move. Haha, I can fly and you can't.
When I was a young boy I often made pets of Box Turtles. They are slow, cumbersome and hard shelled. These sea turtles glide gracefully and feel soft and leathery. I enjoyed the turtle farm. I think you will also.
Technical info: Camera: Canon 5D Lens: 70-200 IS L
Focal length: 200mm Exposure: 1/50@F/18

This blog is meant to share with you those people, places, and things that I have found in my daily travels. Although portrait photography is my passion I am fascinated with the world around me.


To view my portrait collection, visit www.caymanislandportraits.com

Cayman Today 4/5/09


Hello, Michael Orhelein, “The Portrait Artist”, here. It’s another beautiful day in Grand Cayman.

I have learned that if you take the time to see, you will always find something of interest. This blog is meant to share with you those people, places, and things that I have found in my daily travels. Although portrait photography is my passion I am fascinated with the world around me.


Grand Cayman Today:
Jaws: Image 101-1323

I am not sure what kind of fish this is. It resembles a needlefish or gar. Anyone out there know for sure? It is not that rare to see one here as they usually swim very near the surface and often close to the shoreline. This one is a unique sight however; because in it’s jaws it has its lunch. So, you think you’re having a bad day?!

Technical info:
Camera: Canon 5D
Lens: 70-200 IS L
Focal length: 200mm
Exposure: 1/320@F/7.1

To view my portrait collection, visit www.caymanislandportraits.com