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For a 360VR view see http://www.3dpan.org/43700
For more GigaPans of Ocean Grove see http://www.gigapan.org/gigapans/most_popular/?q=brianlr+ocean+grove |
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Charley saikley six person beach volleyball tournament Sat., August 2,2009, Overview to ocean and manhattan beach Pier, #2 in this series. 54 images, Nikon P5100, copyright john Post, ©John Post |
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Hotel Liro hotel is situated in the side of Kalaja hill, about 10 minutes south of the city center of Vlore. From the terrace of the hotel you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Ionian sea. This gigapan was taken around 1030am from the balcony of our hotel room. My only regret is that I ran out of space on the camera memory stick and missed a few rows on the right side of the image.
For more information on our trip, see http://www.michaelhussey.com/albania |
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Nestled into the cliffs overlooking the Ionian Sea, Hotel Liro in Vlore, Albania is a rare experience. Offering balconies almost straight above the clear, cool, transparent Mediterranean waters. the hotel offers free use of kayaks, canoes, a pool, scuba, and various water sporting equipment. The restaurant and espresso bar are pricey by Albanian standards, which means, for $15 a person, you can eat an excellent meal with two appetizers, a main course, and beer or wine. The private beach below is made up of smooth rocks, but I suggest aqua socks or sandals. What I love about the Ionian Sea is that just a few steps out from the shore and you are above your heads (a haven for cliff-divers). You can literally dive into the ocean from the shore.
Three years ago we stayed in Vlore at a hotel above the cliffs where Liro sites -- we didn't see even the hotel until after we had checked in at the other hotel. We vowed to stay at Liro on our next trip and this time we spent three days and nights and we loved every minute of it. Vlora beach in southwestern AlbaniaThe city of Vlora, known also as Vlonë, or Valona is located in the southwest of Albania, with a population of 61,300 inhabitants. It is in front of Karaburuni peninsula and Sazani Island, close to various sandy and rocky beaches and the scenic mountains. Vlora is Albania's second largest port, having regular ferry boat connections with Italian ports of Bari and Brindisi. The city is rapidly expanding with massive hotel developments. The downtown coastal region is literally starting to look like Miami -- I kid you not. Vlore and Hotel Liro is a must visit if you find yourself visiting Albania. For more information on our trip, see http://www.michaelhussey.com/albania |
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This 180 degree panorama was shot from the Rye Beach Club and sweeps across the Rye Beach area, past Star Island, and finishes up along the rocks along Route 1A. |
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This was the last day at sea as the ship sails from Cozumel back to Galveston, Texas. It was a bit cooler than in the islands so there are not as many people enjoying the sun as on a warmer day. I made a panorama of this same scene while in the port of Montego Bay, Jamaica. Very few people on deck but I believe it is better because of the landscape surrounding the ship. |
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Taken from Bluff Park.
This is my first serious attempt at using the Imager. It is the second panorama I have taken. Still need to read how to pause and back up to re-take a shot. |
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From the top of the Chanel Islands National Park tower. Taken with a Canon S5 IS and a Gigapan Epic 100 |
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Nestled into the cliffs overlooking the Ionian Sea, Hotel Liro in Vlore, Albania is a rare experience. Offering balconies almost straight above the clear, cool, transparent Mediterranean waters. the hotel offers free use of kayaks, canoes, a pool, scuba, and various water sporting equipment. The restaurant and espresso bar are pricey by Albanian standards, which means, for $15 a person, you can eat an excellent meal with two appetizers, a main course, and beer or wine. The private beach below is made up of smooth rocks, but I suggest aqua socks or sandals. What I love about the Ionian Sea is that just a few steps out from the shore and you are above your heads (a haven for cliff-divers). You can literally dive into the ocean from the shore.
Three years ago we stayed in Vlore at a hotel above the cliffs where Liro sites -- we didn't see even the hotel until after we had checked in at the other hotel. We vowed to stay at Liro on our next trip and this time we spent three days and nights and we loved every minute of it. Vlora beach in southwestern AlbaniaThe city of Vlora, known also as Vlonë, or Valona is located in the southwest of Albania, with a population of 61,300 inhabitants. It is in front of Karaburuni peninsula and Sazani Island, close to various sandy and rocky beaches and the scenic mountains. Vlora is Albania's second largest port, having regular ferry boat connections with Italian ports of Bari and Brindisi. The city is rapidly expanding with massive hotel developments. The downtown coastal region is literally starting to look like Miami -- I kid you not. Vlore and Hotel Liro is a must visit if you find yourself visiting Albania. For more information on our trip, see http://www.michaelhussey.com/albania |
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A nice sunny Sunday at the beach. It was a perfect Southern California day with light wind and sunny skies for the Redondo Beach Kite Festival. Held annually on the south side of the Redondo Beach Pier, the festival draw kite flyers from all around So Cal. Made up of 147 images (Nikon Coolpix P5100, 12mp) from atop my 8ft ladder this is image #1 in the set. |