Tag Archives: Tenerife

Family Moments by the Atlantic

I was watching the sun set in Tenerife when a family approached and walked by. They were silhouetted by the sun, but instead of the usual black shadows, I wanted to try something different. No doubt the purists will be scoffing at the bright vignettes. Well, thanks. 🙂


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length122mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/400s

A Hotel on the Rocks

A hotel on the coast of Tenerife on Playa de Ajabo looks out on the Atlantic as waves batter the rocks underneath. They’re turned into mist by a long exposure photo in this evening shot, about 20 minutes after the sun has set.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length24mm
ISO100
Shutter speed3.2s

A Siamese Stroll

I spotted this stunning Siamese Cat in the town of Garachico in Tenerife recently. He was wandering across the street near the Plaza Juan González de la Torre.

Despite my calling him, he just walked on up the street, ignoring me, but he did give one look back as he walked past some rubbish bins, and out of sight.


Apertureƒ/6.3
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length240mm
ISO1250
Shutter speed1/500s

Cliffside Living in the Canaries

I found myself perched high above Los Gigantes, where the massive volcanic cliffs plunge dramatically into the Atlantic Ocean. The name, which literally means “The Giants,” couldn’t be more appropriate.

We stopped at a roadside vantage point along with several other tourists who were busy snapping selfies and enjoying the sunny afternoon.

The cliffs in the distance are really gigantic. This photo doesn’t do them justice, but I felt the contrast between the empty, abandoned pool in the foreground and the urban sprawl to the sea made this photo worth sharing.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length24mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/500s

Twilight Sentinels on the Beach

Some of the thatched beach umbrellas on Playa de Ajabo in Tenerife, just after the sun has set.

There’s a restaurant behind where I was taking the photo, with bright neon lights shining on the beach, that was annoying to remove.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length37mm
ISO100
Shutter speed1/1.3s

Urban Life Below Los Gigantes

The setting sun cast a lovely colour on the cliffs of Los Gigantes in Tenerife while I was packing the car. We had just eaten in a nice restaurant and were going to drive down to the harbour on the other side of town when I saw the cliffs lit up this way.

Quick as anything, I got out my camera when I spotted the scene in front of me. There are so many layers here. The family crossing the road, car waiting, parked cars on distant hills, the apartment blocks, and the looming Los Gigantes behind them all.

We left shortly after, and while the sun had dipped closer to the horizon, there was still some light on the cliffs.


Apertureƒ/5
CameraILCE-7RM5
Focal length58mm
ISO500
Shutter speed1/500s

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