Monterey Bay Aquarium

Shannon took me to Monterey over the weekend and we visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Really cool place – seemed larger than Baltimore – the big difference between the two, IMHO was that Baltimore seems more focused on the diversity of their exhibits where Monterey’s mission is clearly education based. Both are amazing places that are among my favorites places to go… Cannery Row, etc was also fun… was surprised at the quasi-manufactured tourist look/feel of the surrounding shops, etc. Regardless, it’s very nice to be shooting again after a hiatus from moving to California. Used a polarizer on a 16-35mm f/2.8L to cut through the serious glare on the glass… noise ninja helped some with the high iso needed in the dark rooms. Also learned that nearby Castroville is the artichoke center of the world… the entire town smells like artichokes and even the garbage cans have artichoke logos on them. Random trivia.

More images from Monterey Bay Aquarium

USA: California: Monterey Bay Aquarium – Images by Jason O. Watson