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Cape Verde

Cape Verde 2014. The sprit, paradise, adventure and culture of African, Brazilian & Portuguese all mixed into one wonderful place, a mere 16 deg N of the equator. The trip was very chilled with a hint of adventure thrown in. All images captured with Olympus OM-D E-M1 and 12-40mm, 75-300mm lenses - OM-D portability/quality is paramount for my travels nowadays. I did also Scuba dive on the trip but had no uw housing so no diving pics, sorry. Shame because the marine life was spectacular and abundant. A number of the in-camera art filters were used to good effect, namely Dramatic Tone, Key Line (Love this new one), Diorama & Gentle Sepia.
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  • Huge waves, clear Atlantic waters (22C) & lots of wind make for a windsurfing paradise. I had to double take when I first saw the dark shapes within the breaking waves :-)

    Huge waves, clear Atlantic waters (22C) & lots of wind make for a windsurfing paradise. I had to double take when I first saw the dark shapes within the breaking waves :-)

  • The ultimate in relaxation, a Bali bed watching the Cape Verde sunset, with a glass of Moet :-) This was dressed for a certain TOWIE celeb (a genuine lovely lady she was too who always looked stunning in her bespoke outfits - Ladies get yourself down to www.bellasorella.co.uk ).

    The ultimate in relaxation, a Bali bed watching the Cape Verde sunset, with a glass of Moet :-) This was dressed for a certain TOWIE celeb (a genuine lovely lady she was too who always looked stunning in her bespoke outfits - Ladies get yourself down to www.bellasorella.co.uk ).

  • The Melia Tortuga hotel. Sheer indulgence. Also a great backdrop for the photos.

    The Melia Tortuga hotel. Sheer indulgence. Also a great backdrop for the photos.

  • Cape Verde beach, with weed/algae on rocks providing constant food for the bird life. Utilised the Key Line art filter on this shot which brought out spectacular colour.

    Cape Verde beach, with weed/algae on rocks providing constant food for the bird life. Utilised the Key Line art filter on this shot which brought out spectacular colour.

  • Huge waves, clear Atlantic waters (22C) & lots of wind make for a wind/kite surfing paradise especially this beach on the east coast. It was THE wind/kite surfer beach. Utilised the Key Line art filter on this shot to good effect.

    Huge waves, clear Atlantic waters (22C) & lots of wind make for a wind/kite surfing paradise especially this beach on the east coast. It was THE wind/kite surfer beach. Utilised the Key Line art filter on this shot to good effect.

  • Passing Catamaran as sun was setting. Looking into the sun makes for some very special shots when you get the subjects.

    Passing Catamaran as sun was setting. Looking into the sun makes for some very special shots when you get the subjects.

  • Huge waves, clear Atlantic waters (22C) & lots of wind make for a wind/kite surfing paradise.

    Huge waves, clear Atlantic waters (22C) & lots of wind make for a wind/kite surfing paradise.

  • Cape Verde has its fair share of dogs and they become instant regulars with the tourists, sharing the sun umbrellas :-) Fortunately all animals are taken well care of on the island via the many clinics and most roamers are actually owned and who let them wander. Dog registration is compulsory now in order to control animals (& owners) due to the growing tourism.

    Cape Verde has its fair share of dogs and they become instant regulars with the tourists, sharing the sun umbrellas :-) Fortunately all animals are taken well care of on the island via the many clinics and most roamers are actually owned and who let them wander. Dog registration is compulsory now in order to control animals (& owners) due to the growing tourism.

  • Cape Verde beach. Spectacular, clean and people free. Mood added via the Gentle Sepia art filter.

    Cape Verde beach. Spectacular, clean and people free. Mood added via the Gentle Sepia art filter.

  • Red flags are common on this windy isle. Great for surf but dangerous for swimmers. Coast guard lookout helps the Baywatch boys :-)

    Red flags are common on this windy isle. Great for surf but dangerous for swimmers. Coast guard lookout helps the Baywatch boys :-)

  • Cape Verde beach captured with dramatic tone art filter.

    Cape Verde beach captured with dramatic tone art filter.

  • The 'Blue Eye'. Created by a shaft of sunlight piercing a hole in volcanic rocks as it hits the water. Situated on the north of Sal island.

    The 'Blue Eye'. Created by a shaft of sunlight piercing a hole in volcanic rocks as it hits the water. Situated on the north of Sal island.

  • Sunsets on Cape Verde are special. So good even the dogs lie on the beach and watch. This was a great shot shooting into the low sun light capturing the dog silhouette.

    Sunsets on Cape Verde are special. So good even the dogs lie on the beach and watch. This was a great shot shooting into the low sun light capturing the dog silhouette.

  • Just before the sun disappeared below low horizon cloud an array of crepuscular rays pierced downwards to light up the Cape Verde coastline. Do watch out for this effect, it is common and equally spectacular.

    Just before the sun disappeared below low horizon cloud an array of crepuscular rays pierced downwards to light up the Cape Verde coastline. Do watch out for this effect, it is common and equally spectacular.

  • Sun shades and beach utilising the Key Line art filter. This new filter on the Olympus OM-D cameras is real good fun.

    Sun shades and beach utilising the Key Line art filter. This new filter on the Olympus OM-D cameras is real good fun.

  • Melia Tortuga beach bar. This bar is officially in the top 50 best bars in the world list :-) The ambience, people and stunning views....

    Melia Tortuga beach bar. This bar is officially in the top 50 best bars in the world list :-) The ambience, people and stunning views....

  • Cape Verde beach, with weed/algae on rocks providing constant food for the bird life. Utilised the Key Line art filter on this shot which brought out spectacular colour.

    Cape Verde beach, with weed/algae on rocks providing constant food for the bird life. Utilised the Key Line art filter on this shot which brought out spectacular colour.

  • Sunny

    Sunny

    Setting sun with life guard watch tower....simply stunning. This is a framed wall shot :-)

  • Cape Verde beach. Spectacular, clean and people free.

    Cape Verde beach. Spectacular, clean and people free.

  • Cape Verde beach captured with dramatic tone art filter.

    Cape Verde beach captured with dramatic tone art filter.

  • East coast of Sal overlooking the sea from a high vantage point. Shepherd and livestock plus boat = great composition :-)

    East coast of Sal overlooking the sea from a high vantage point. Shepherd and livestock plus boat = great composition :-)

  • Melia Tortuga beach bar. This bar is officially in the top 50 best bars in the world list :-) The ambience, people and stunning views....Captured with Key Line art filter.

    Melia Tortuga beach bar. This bar is officially in the top 50 best bars in the world list :-) The ambience, people and stunning views....Captured with Key Line art filter.

  • Did I say Cape Verde sunsets are special?....Here's why....set, rays beach and effect via Olympus dramatic tone art filter.

    Did I say Cape Verde sunsets are special?....Here's why....set, rays beach and effect via Olympus dramatic tone art filter.

  • Cape Verde sand....need I say any more? Low level/floor shots make for a different composition and the camera Live View helps achieve this without the need for rubbing your nose in the sand.

    Cape Verde sand....need I say any more? Low level/floor shots make for a different composition and the camera Live View helps achieve this without the need for rubbing your nose in the sand.

  • There is a reason....Note the midday shadow...directly overhead. 16 deg N (near the equator) the sun travels directly overhead. Shadow proof :-)

    There is a reason....Note the midday shadow...directly overhead. 16 deg N (near the equator) the sun travels directly overhead. Shadow proof :-)

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    Sun shades and beach utilising the Key Line art filter. This new filter on the Olympus OM-D cameras is real good fun.
    Melia Tortuga beach bar. This bar is officially in the top 50 best bars in the world list :-) The ambience, people and stunning views....
    Cape Verde beach, with weed/algae on rocks providing constant food for the bird life. Utilised the Key Line art filter on this shot which brought out spectacular colour.