Mauritius

[dubaiphil]

Here are a few snaps from Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. I had the chance to fly in a microlight seaplane during our visit which was good fun and a good photo op. Unfortunately the flight was delayed until the afternoon, by which time most of the coast we were flying along was backlit by the sun.

First up, here's the church at Cap Malheureux on the northern tip of the island - unfortunately I didn't have wider than 24mm on a crop sensor with me at the time:




Some of the colours in the Eastern Lagoon




Children running into the sea to cool down, Cap Malheureux (yes, the branch bottom left was later cloned out )




A view down the eastern coast




Mauritius away from the beaches - lots and lots of sugar cane and the mountainous interior




My chariot awaits




Grand Gaube




Iles aux Cerf from the air




The eastern coastline from a catamaran




Water Sports




Trou aux Biches - one of so many deserted public beaches to find




And even the hotel beaches are public, so locals come to fish in the early morning

[FrankMi]

I love this set of images, the colours are fantastic and you have a good eye for composition!

[kdoc856]

What a gorgeous place. I'd give my right thumb to fly that little seaplane. Thanks for sharing those.

[dubaiphil]

Thanks Frank

[dubaiphil]

Thanks Kevin - great little aircraft to fly in - tricky to photograph from though!

[ggt]

Very cool! I love the water --can I go?