Today was a very warm summer day in Nuremberg. We had a great family barbecue and a good time. With this evening a six week stretch where I slept in my own bed comes to an end. Its back to travel days. I will leave for Egypt tomorrow to spend a good 24 hours in Cairo for some meetings, then fly via Vienna too Budapest for another day of meetings. Then I return to Nuremberg for a few days, then it’s back to the pacific Northwest the week after. Back to the usual life on the road. Both Cairo and Budapest forecast 30 degrees celsius and more. Wouldn’t a dip in cold Ocean waters be the thing to do on hot summer days like these? I invite you to join me for some underwater shots I took in Atlanta’s Georgia Aquarium a few years back. For more photos continue after the jump….
Georgia Aquarium is a spectacular place to dive into the underwater world. It is the largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere, housing thousands of animals and representing several thousand species, all of which reside in 10 million US gallons (38,000 m3) of marine and salt water. It was the largest aquarium in the world from its opening in 2005 until 2012, when it was surpassed by an aquarium in Singapore. The aquarium is in downtown Atlanta just north of Centennial Olympic Park. The aquarium is the only institution outside of Asia that houses whale sharks. It is a magic place to take your camera and try yourself at underwater photography, without actually taking a swim. All the following images were taken with a Canon PowerShot G11 which was my main business travel cam at that time. All shots were taken in RAW format and processed in Lightroom CC. Enjoy!
So when next time you visit Atlanta you better make sure to visit the splendid Georgia Aquarium. Seeing the majestic whale sharks is definitely something you should have on your bucket list.
For more info see the Georgia Aquarium Website.
So tomorrow it’s off to Cairo. It is my first visit to Egypt. To once see the five thousand year old pyramids is on my bucket list. As our hotel and office location is on the other side of the city and I’ll be on the ground less than 24 hours chances are slim I get to see much outside the usual airport / hotel / restaurant / office locations. I hope I can catch a glimpse of the pyramids from the plane while prior to landing at Cairo airport.
Whatever I can catch on sensor you will be able to see here on the Streets of Nuremberg, so stay tuned.
Wish you a great Sunday
Marcus
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Love your featured photo. All the pics look really great. We just visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium over the weekend and loved it. It’s like going under the sea without getting cold and wet!
Thanks so much for your kind comment, so much appreciated! Monterey Aquarium is also great! Marcus
Awe this made me smile and last year I spent two full days at the aquarium in Monterey. I’m fascinated and could watch the open sea forever. I love the clarity of your shots and my shots, being handheld did of course not yield the same results. Fantastico and love it as always. Thank you for sharing and making my day a little brighter with your stories. 😉
Love your words, my friend! I have been to Monterrey aquarium a few times and it is wonderful as well!
So beautiful. Underwater shots are so magical, like another world.
Indeed they are. As I don’t dive I have to settle for aquariums to see this…thanks for commenting 🙂 ! Marcus
I have snorkelled but not for a long time. It’s amazing.
Great captures. I’ve not been to the aquarium in Atlanta, but have visited one in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It had a tunnel where the sharks swim all around as well.
Thanks :-)! If you ever come to Atlanta, go and see this, it is really one of its kind. Marcus
Great pix and I had no idea about their aquarium so will keep in my for future reference – thanks 🙂
Great I could inspire you 😉!
What a travel life, Marcus. Take care and travel safe. Your aquarium photo set is really beautiful and the header photo is amazing.
Stefan
Thanks, Stefan, means a lot! Greetings from Cairo 😉
Beautiful! I grew up in Georgia and went to university in Atlanta, but moved away before the aquarium opened. I have yet to go there!
Thanks Vicki! It is so much worth a visit, and bring the girls! Marcus
Safe travels Marcus !
Thanks, Marion, really appreciated! Marcus
I love the silver fish!
Thanks, Vanessa, it means a lot! Marcus
beautiful photos!
Thanks 🙂
Great photos as always, and wow – so much travel!
Thanks, John, much appreciated! Travel is both great and tiring. But I’m grateful I have the chance to see something of the world.
Wow. Streets of Nuremberg, these are incredible photos! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, this means so much! Marcus
You are welcome 🙂 I enjoy photography, so it’s nice to find new and interesting work.
Cool👌🏻
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Thanks for visit and comment, you have a great site too! Marcus