Tuesday, March 13, 2012

A day in Old San Juan- part 1

A trip to Puerto Rico is not complete without a day in Old San Juan. This historical city has so much to offer and it is all packed into 7 square blocks. Every square inch of Old San Juan is so colorful and full of life.
La Casita


We started at the Old Tourist Center near the cruise ship pier. La Casita is a historic old building- not much of a photo op there.
About the Photograph
ISO 200, 21mm, f/11, 1/80 

From there on, you could walk the tree lined streets- Paseo La Princesa towards Old San Juan Gate.This street is so pleasing to the eye, you can spend a few minutes sitting on this street taking in the sights.
Paseo La Princessa

 About the Photograph (Above)
About the Photograph
ISO 200, 18mm, f/10, 1/60





About the Photograph (Right)
ISO 200, 169mm, f/8, 1/80 
At the far end of Paseo La Princesa, you will walk past the Old San Juan Jain, now the home of Puerto Rico Tourism Company.


Old San Juan Jail

About the Photograph -Old San Juan Jail
ISO 200, 18mm, f/18, 1/80  From here, you should also be able to see a beautiful fountain designed by Luis Sanguino. The fountain, set in the backdrop brilliant blue skies is a great photo-op.

About the Photograph - Fountain
ISO 200, 18mm, f/18, 1/80 
You can walk along the outside wall of the city till you reach the Old San Juan gate and then walk into the city and continue towards the El Morro. The walk along the wall offers wonderful ocean views. This pier opened out into the blue ocean and cloudy skies.I really wish the cones weren't there.
About the Photograph 
ISO 200, 18mm, f/22, 1/100 



All along the walking tour you will see beautiful colorful sights such as this one here.
About the Photograph
ISO 200, 21mm, f/14, 1/100 
..............continued in Part 2

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