Hello and welcome to a barefoot pilot/photographers blog. An online photo journal dedicated to the Maldives as recorded through the lens of my camera!
The past few weeks the weather has been nothing short of spectacular. Mostly calm winds and clear sky's. There has been the odd rain shower but with them few and far between the only impact they have had is providing some awesome contrast to some of the following images!
On some of the days over the past week the mornings have been truly awe inspiring.Giving me the opportunity to capture the morning light in ways only seen every once and awhile. Brilliant gold and orange!
During midday the light conspired with the outstanding visibility to paint a canvas of deep blues and greens. Perfect weather not only for flying but also showcasing the amazing beauty of the Maldives!
Morning at the seaplane base. This one and the next one are quite similar , I admit! I really couldn't decide which one to post. So seeing how I am the editor as well as the photographer for this blog I made the executive decision to post both! This one is just moments before the sun rose.
And this one is taken just past daybreak! You just know the day will be a good one when it start like this!
Now the next two are taken on a different morning. Easily one of the most amazing sunrises in recent memories!
I have to admit when my alarm goes off at 3:50 in the morning I am less than thrilled to drag my sorry butt out of bed! When you are greeted by these sights you tend to be re-energized!
As the day gives way to the bright sun it often gets a bit hazy. Not this past week however! There were times when the visibility was 30 miles,50 km's, and then some!
The puffy clouds reflect from the glassy water below.
Who would argue with me when I tell them that the Maldives are truly amazing!
At times I have to admit I feel a little bit spoiled to have such a view!
I am quite certain there is the odd photographer who wishes he/she had the access that I do.
What do you think!
As I move around the Maldives there are times when we have the chance to hang out at the resorts we fly to. The next three images I got while walking around Constance Moofushi!
This one is of a shark herding fish!
Now the shark wasn't eating them, seemed more like he was just playing with them. This guy however was most definitely eating the little fish!
Beach chairs and chariot!
Up at Royal Island I managed to get a shot of this fellow pruning a Palm Tree.
Back at the seaplane base now for a shot of the boys walking in from a hard days work!
Putting the planes to bed for the evening on of engineers is giving her a once over in the dying light of the late afternoon sun!
I love catching people when they don't know I am there! Natural looking!
Captain Ben on his way out for one last trip!
And this happy fellow is done for the day!
No post of mine would be complete without some shots of the Twin Otter landing!
Love the Palm Trees in the background!
Now for some sunsets!
The day closes with a glow!
I have heard some say that sunsets are cliche. Maybe on some days but certainly not on these days.
Good night !
That's all for now. I hoped you like what you saw here! Please stop by again and share with others!
See ya!
Rob
One of the barefoot pilots!
