Quick Overview of Tamarijn 12/22 - 1/3 - Page 2

Cple · 01-10-2008, 08:54 AM

GREAT pictures Lisa...... We also had a great vacation at the
Tam. in early Dec.
It was our fourth trip to the Tam in two years. We agree, the resort could use a bit of updating. We did notice building 2500 was closed while we were there, total renovation. As most people know, everything in Aruba moves much slower than we are used to in the states.
The beach is the most important part of our vacations. The Tam is by far the closest you can get to the beach.(about 25 feet from your patio). Well, thanx again for your great pics. We can't wait to see more.......Arlene and Steve

Chelle · 01-15-2008, 04:44 PM

Your pics make me feel as if though we are there soaking up the sun. Thanks for sharing!!!

sagman17 · 01-20-2008, 12:53 AM

beautiful pictures can't wait to see the rest..do you take all the pictures yourself or does the whole family get involved..i don't know how you find the time to take so many..you must have unbelievable patience..thanks for sharing so others can see what other resorts look like from the privacy of their computer..what we did before the computer age i don't know..lol...

*Arubalisa* · 01-20-2008, 01:02 PM

sagman thank you for your kind words, they are greatly appreciated.

Just this a.m. I am working on some photos I took late one afternoon when dh and I took a walk down the beach to the Divi. Whether it be the beach, dinner or an excursion, I rarely go anywhere in Aruba without my camera. This is a terrific way of preserving memories and the changes on the island. Or even just catching the moment when to the delight of everyone, the kid's club staff decides to jump in the pool with all their clothes on!

Taking a quantity of photos is just to insure I get that perfect shot. They do not cost anything to develop, only my time to review them all. Even at home when photographing backyard birds with my telephoto lens, I may take 100 photos and only 1 shot comes out perfect. Now with my nieces, nephew and dd, I would need to take 1000 pictures for just 1 photo where someone did not have their eyes closed, was not smiling or looking to the side.

sagman17 · 01-20-2008, 01:22 PM

just curious lisa, from looking at your pics they seem so clear like i'm actually there looking at what your photographing..what kind of digital camera are you using to take these wonderful pictures..once again thanks and can't wait to see the rest..

*Arubalisa* · 01-20-2008, 02:07 PM

I am using an Olympus EVOLT E-500 8.0 megapixel. This is definitely not a "point and shoot" camera. After 15 months of using it, I am still practicing.

Right after my dh purchased the E-500, Olympus came out with a 10.0 megapixel E-510 which I am sure has even sharper photos.

Click on this photo for the full size in the gallery:

Below is a similar photo take with my Dad's new Olympus FE-300 12.0 megapixels and at 3.7"W x 2.2"H x 0.87" D downright tiny. Imo, it took great shots if you are looking for an easily trasportable "point and shoot" camera. AND there is a huge price difference between the two cameras.

This is one of my favorite photos of the entire trip. It was taken late afternoon. It had rained off and on all morning and at noontime the sun finally did come out. You do not see many shots of this area of the island.

Terry Joz · 01-22-2008, 01:43 PM

Glad you had a wonderful trip! I am looking forward to seeing more of your great pic's. You are wonderful for all you do on this site.

Terry Joz

01-15-2008, 04:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Chelle Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 169	Your pics make me feel as if though we are there soaking up the sun. Thanks for sharing!!! __________________ Michelle & Mike

01-20-2008, 01:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,602 Images: 68	sagman thank you for your kind words, they are greatly appreciated. Just this a.m. I am working on some photos I took late one afternoon when dh and I took a walk down the beach to the Divi. Whether it be the beach, dinner or an excursion, I rarely go anywhere in Aruba without my camera. This is a terrific way of preserving memories and the changes on the island. Or even just catching the moment when to the delight of everyone, the kid's club staff decides to jump in the pool with all their clothes on! Taking a quantity of photos is just to insure I get that perfect shot. They do not cost anything to develop, only my time to review them all. Even at home when photographing backyard birds with my telephoto lens, I may take 100 photos and only 1 shot comes out perfect. Now with my nieces, nephew and dd, I would need to take 1000 pictures for just 1 photo where someone did not have their eyes closed, was not smiling or looking to the side. __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Blogging to Aruba Back to paradise Trip #19

01-20-2008, 02:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,602 Images: 68	I am using an Olympus EVOLT E-500 8.0 megapixel. This is definitely not a "point and shoot" camera. After 15 months of using it, I am still practicing. Right after my dh purchased the E-500, Olympus came out with a 10.0 megapixel E-510 which I am sure has even sharper photos. Click on this photo for the full size in the gallery: Below is a similar photo take with my Dad's new Olympus FE-300 12.0 megapixels and at 3.7"W x 2.2"H x 0.87" D downright tiny. Imo, it took great shots if you are looking for an easily trasportable "point and shoot" camera. AND there is a huge price difference between the two cameras. This is one of my favorite photos of the entire trip. It was taken late afternoon. It had rained off and on all morning and at noontime the sun finally did come out. You do not see many shots of this area of the island. __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Blogging to Aruba Back to paradise Trip #19

01-22-2008, 01:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
Terry Joz Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Catalina Beach (snorkling) Lighthouse Beach (Marriott) casino's Mirandi's, Moomba's,Wacky Wahoo Marriott Ocean Club pool bar DePalm Island Posts: 226 Images: 5	Glad you had a wonderful trip! I am looking forward to seeing more of your great pic's. You are wonderful for all you do on this site. Terry Joz __________________ [Terry Joz) ARUBA 5/23/10

01-10-2008, 08:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cple Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Our favorite place on the island, is the great beach at the Grape field. The water is the best, and its very quiet. Age: 61 Posts: 37	GREAT pictures Lisa...... We also had a great vacation at the Tam. in early Dec. It was our fourth trip to the Tam in two years. We agree, the resort could use a bit of updating. We did notice building 2500 was closed while we were there, total renovation. As most people know, everything in Aruba moves much slower than we are used to in the states. The beach is the most important part of our vacations. The Tam is by far the closest you can get to the beach.(about 25 feet from your patio). Well, thanx again for your great pics. We can't wait to see more.......Arlene and Steve

01-20-2008, 12:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
sagman17 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance private island, iguana joe's, madame janettes.. Posts: 243	beautiful pictures can't wait to see the rest..do you take all the pictures yourself or does the whole family get involved..i don't know how you find the time to take so many..you must have unbelievable patience..thanks for sharing so others can see what other resorts look like from the privacy of their computer..what we did before the computer age i don't know..lol...

01-20-2008, 01:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
sagman17 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance private island, iguana joe's, madame janettes.. Posts: 243	just curious lisa, from looking at your pics they seem so clear like i'm actually there looking at what your photographing..what kind of digital camera are you using to take these wonderful pictures..once again thanks and can't wait to see the rest..