Aspen Photo Art

25/03/2025

Looks like a fun Saturday night date night, for Krisy and I.

18/03/2025

February 6th 2022.We left LaCruz Marina right on schedule. I gave the command to my friend and Captain of 17 years Noe Ramirez full speed to the islands. The sky that morning was spectacular, that beautiful Banderas Bay orange was just coming into full color, it was beautiful then out of the corner of my eye I seen a flapper, a whale laying on it side flapping its pectoral fin, he was getting more and more aggressive as we turned the boat at full throttle and headed toward our flapper. As a professional marine photographer a flapper means a possible jumper, a jumper as the sun comes up, with the sun beams is called the Holy Grail of whale photography, could it be that after years and years, 5 days a week the whale GODs were going to smile upon us. as we reached our flapper and stopped about 250 feet away, the sun was about 30 seconds from rising, oh my GOD could this be the day. The whale disappeared than missiled out of the water, 50 tons of love just 250 feet away, I started barking commands to Noe for full reverse, he was slapping the water again, the sun was up no more than 20 seconds, up, I yelled more reverse and the whale disappeared, I yelled to stop and go dead, this was it the closest I have ever been to it, is it going to happen. Sitting in my front bowe chair with nerves of a general waiting 30 seconds up on the sun then it happened 50 tons of flying love breaching whale just where I wanted him to be, the sky was brilliant, my heart was racing. I shot a series of 32 images during the breach. It had happened, I had seen the Holy Grail, now the true test was this photographer ready, was his settings right, was his ISO correct for the light. as he stayed there flapping. I held my breath and started going through my images one by one, our tagalongs were watching the whale, Noe was staring at me, I looked up at him and winked, I had nailed the Holy Grail of whale photography, the focus, color, iso everything was perfect, 17 years of marine photography, dreaming of this day, this shot, this sky.It was perfect. the whale dove and was gone, I said to Noe to the islands. I turned my chair looking straight ahead and cried, giving thanks for this opportunity and to have accomplished this challenge. Please enjoy the Holy Grail.

03/03/2025

Happy March, my second favorite month to photograph the whales of Banderas Bay. We are seeing 30+++ whales a day, while there are quite a few baby calves playing and jumping in the shallow waters of the bay with the big boys starting to move in and looking for love in the cool waters.
With only a few weeks left of whale season and our our boats are filling fast. We will take one or eight, just give us a little time to put it all together. we do have several singles that can go out starting tomorrow. We only take 5-8 people on most excursions, we try to keep it low key and personals.
Were seeing a lot of breaches, water slapping and rolling now and will increase by the day.
I'm seeing a few different whales than in the past years and missing a few. But it's a big bay it's hard to keep track of them all.
Tagalong excursions still has some great day trip openings out with us to see the whales up close and personal. We now have two boats. one leaving from Puerto Vallarta Marina and out of La Cruz our boat we have been running for a lot of years.
This is my 19th year photographing my beautiful humpbacks of Banderas Bay. Come join us on a once of a lifetime small group excursion. About 4-5 hours on the water including dropping the hydrophone and listening to them sing. It will be an experience that your will remember the rest of your life.
Email us at [email protected] or just message me on facebook messenger. Take a minute and read some of our reviews.
Come watch how I react and embrace the humpbacks and make magic with my camera.
Larry and Krisy Bennett
[email protected]
970-812-6812

07/02/2025

Larry and Krisy Bennett are putting together for new, old and to become friends. Sunset and Full Moon Rise Sailboat excursion for 8 people on Wednesday, February 12th on the Bay of Banderas. We just might see some whales and dolphins before the sun sets @ 6:56pm then 20 minutes later turn the boat and watch the full moon rise over the beautiful town of Puerto Vallarta. ***Disclaimer: Clear skies are forecasted but you never know about mother nature!!! No matter what, it's always a wonderful time on the water.

Time/Location: We will meet at the PV marina dock at 4:00pm and set sail at 4:30pm and return to the marina around 8:00-8:15pm.

Provided: Appetizers, meat/cheese platter, dessert,
water/soda/juice, margarita drinks, wine and cervezas.

This is not booze cruise but just a fun evening on the bay with a little Jimmy Buffet music, and some goodies.
we should see lots of whales and maybe some dolphins.

Cost: $100 USD per person so $200 per couple. This includes everything for the night except the gratuities for Captain Steve.

Please email Larry and Krisy at [email protected] or text or call 970-812-6812 US Cellular, and let me know if you are interested.
Krisy and I do this a lot during the winter months and each time has been lots of fun. Come join us.

17/12/2024

Whale season opens with a splash. With seeing 20+ whales a day, just from my balcony alone. We are seeing quite a few baby calves playing and jumping.
Enclosed are a few photos from our past seasons which were amazing and we really think this season will be even better.
Unfortunately a strong pod of Orcas or killer whales are playing havoc on our humpies.
Tagalong excursions still has some great days open for day trips, Now, this week and next.
leaving from both the PV Marina and LA Cruz Marina.
This is my 19th year photographing my beautiful humpbacks. Come with us on the once of a life time small group excursion. About 4-5 hours on the water including dropping the hydraphone and listening to them sing. It will be such an amazing experience in your life. Message me or email me at [email protected]. Or just message me. We are taking Tagalongs out of PV Marina and also La Cruz Marina. All group are 5-8 people depending on what boat I'm taking that day.
Come watch how I make magic with my camera.
Larry and KrisyBennett

30/10/2024

23/10/2024

" The Cowboy "
In the spirit of Halloween, I spent a few minutes of creating a fun image. Don't just click and go, look at the image Very close? Who see's the cowboy spirit?
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