Sailing Through the Panama Canal by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Did you know it takes nearly a day to pass through the Panama Canal with it’s three locks and Gatun Lake? Last March 2025, Rich and I with about 1,000 passengers including crew members sailed on the Holland America Zaandam ship entering the area and waiting our turn at about 6 am on the Atlantic Ocean and finishing on the Pacific Ocean after 7 pm. For us, it was an unforgettable journey to see and experience this master engineering feet. Below are photos of our day.

Sailing through the Panama Canal by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

The Atlantic Bridge, Panama Canal, Panama, Central America, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Rich and I going through the Panama Canal and under the Atlantic Bridge, photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Our ship gets tugboat pilot boat assistance through the Panama Canal, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Panama’s jungles are lush and very green bursting with plants, color, flora and fauna by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Is it Tom Cruise and Owen Wilson wearing Holland America Line workwear? Crew enjoys the sail through the Panama Canal, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Slowly sailing towards Gatun Lake through the Panama Canal by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Noriega was extradited to Panama on December 11, 2011, and incarcerated at El Renacer prison, Panama Canal, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Big container ship going through the Panama Canal behind our ship by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

At dusk, Capybaras come out of the bush in Panama. This was at the old US Military Base, Panama Canal, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Panama Canal tug boats offer great assistance to all of the ships sailing through the Panama Canal by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

The city of Panama seen from the ship in the Panama Canal and the jungle by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

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Antigua Guatemala Photojournalism by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Oh my heart! Visiting Antigua, Guatemala was a dream to come. It was our favorite country stop during our 15-day Central America and Panama Canal cruise, March 2025. The ancient Spanish colonial old town of Antigua is rich with culture, history, old world charm and photojournalist opportunities. The people, the colors, beautiful handmade tapestries, cobblestone stone streets, cathedrals and public squares are enchanting. And, the views of the active volcano Volcán de Fuego, Volcano of Fire, is seen from the town. I will visit Guatemala again. We barely scratched the surface - but this trip gave us a beautiful taste of what there is there. I love it so much! Photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio.

Looking at Volcán de Fuego and the Unesco World Heritage city of Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Guatemalan woman selling handmade Guatemalan textiles by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Iglesia de la Merced, the yellow church and cathedral adorned with intricate designs by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Iglesia de la Merced, Easter decorations, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Iglesia de la Merced, lighting a candle, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Arco de Santa Catalina, Volcán de Fuego - Volcano of Fire, cobblestones, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Guatemalan women dressed in handwoven clothing sell colorful Guatemalan textiles and souvenirs by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Guatemala life size folk art, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Buildings are dressed up for Easter celebrations, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Guatemalan woman selling handmade Guatemalan textiles by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Guatemalan children huddle together for a chat, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

A painter paints and hopes to sell his local art, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Town squares, cobblestone streets, tourists and locals, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Guatemalan men selling cotton candy, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Beautiful colorful Guatemalan textiles at the Centrale Mercado, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Children playing together and textiles for sale, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Centrale Plaza and square with the volcano, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Guatemalan woman selling handmade Guatemalan textiles by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Guatemalan woman makes tamales and they are for sale, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Taking a rest and getting some shade from the sun, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Volcán de Fuego, Volcano of Fire, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Colorful art for sale at the Centrale Mercado, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Charming old world Spanish colonial Unesco World Heritage city Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Jade is mined in Guatemala. This is Jade Maya. Man polishes jade Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Up close: Jade is mined in Guatemala. This is Jade Maya. Man polishes jade Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Guatemalan food is delicious! The best chips, homemade, nachos ever, Antigua, Guatemala, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Guatemalan women smiles whiles selling fresh fruit grown nearby, Antigua, Guatemala by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

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Bella Bella Italy - We Enjoyed Our Visit So Much!

Italy. The food, the wine, ancient history surrounds you, photo opportunities at every corner. Go in early spring, fall or winter when less are less crowds and tourists and more time for you, your family and friends, and to enjoy!! Here are some photos from our May 2024 trip to Florence, Chianti, Siena, San Gimignano, Cortona, and the Veneto (Venice, Burano, Murano) and more!

Aerial shot of Florence, Italy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Artistic Cypress Trees line a Tuscan hillside in Chianti by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Sunrise, a Tuscan vineyard, Cortona Italian villages, and the mountains by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Siena’s city hall at high noon where the Palio is an annual event by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Tuscan hill-town San Gimignano by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

San Marco, St. Marks Capenella and the Doges Palace in Venice, Italy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Island of Burano and painted houses on the canal, near Venice, Italy, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Murano glass balls, Island of Murano near Venice, Italy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Gondolier, a gondola, sails on the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Black and white gondola glides through a canal alongside Venetian buildings by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Sunset on the Arno River and some boating activity on the river by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Dancing in front of the San Marco Basilica, Venice, Italy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

A gondolier in his gondola passes under the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Loading up colored bags onto boats on the Bridge of Sighs canal by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

International Hare Krishna dancers in Burano, outside of Venice, Italy, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Wedding photos at San Marco Basilica, Venice, Italy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington

Rich and Jolly taken after wine tasting in Chianti, Italy! Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

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Imagery for All Occasions: Your Life and Business by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Since 2006, Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, serves the community offering professional photography services. We do both individual portraiture, life events, and commercial photography including: Portraiture sessions for you, your family, children, and high school seniors; fashion and theatrical portfolios; business headshots and website branding for your company; couples photography, engagements and weddings; boudoir beauty and glamour photo sessions, and landscape, real estate, and product commercial photography. Jolly Sienda Photography is located in East Bremerton, Washington, on the Kitsap Peninsula, just 45 minutes from both Tacoma and Seattle. Below are photo samples. For more information and to schedule a photoshoot with Jolly contact me at: info@jollysiendaphotography.com, t: 240-899-5295, W: www.jollysiendaphotography.com, Facebook and Instagram.

June is the perfect time to have photos done with our pink dogwood tree — the Grace Randall family photos by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Commercial product photography for website and catalogs, Tournesol Siteworks, by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Boudoir Beauty and glamour photography by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Leslie Burnett Bon Cook branding and website images by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Studio and location family photo sessions by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

The Olympic Mountains and a full moon landscape photographed from East Bremerton by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Jolly Sienda self portrait at Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

I look forward to helping you create fantastic photos! Contact me at: info@jollysiendaphotography.com, t: 240-899-5295, W: www.jollysiendaphotography.com, Facebook and Instagram.

Baby Wildlife and Spring at Yellowstone National Park is a Little Bit of Magic by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Just spent three days in Yellowstone National Park and saw lots of wildlife and beautiful scenery, and not a lot of people — bonus! Concentrated on the North entrance into the park and spent a lot of time in the Lamar Valley. If you’re thinking about visiting the park go in the spring or the fall to avoid crowds. Copyright images by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio in Bremerton, Wasthington at: www.jollysiendaphotography.com, Facebook, and Instagram

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Travels to the Mediterranean - Featuring Alberobello, Naples, and Sicily by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Prego and welcome! Cruising the Mediterranean is a dream, especially in late September and October, shoulder season, and there are fewer tourists, the weather is warm but not too hot and prices are cheaper. Join me for highlights from southern Italy and the island of Sicily!

Cathedral in Palermo is grand! Imagery by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Trulli - Trullo houses in Alberobello, Italy are like something from a fairy tale by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Outdoor fruit, vegetable, and food markets are everywhere in southern Italy - Palermo, Sicily market by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Mount Vesuvius and Herculaneum Ruins - close to Naples, Italy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA

Beautiful Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio located in Bremerton, Washington offers a wide range of photography services: headshots, portraiture, branding photography, engagements and weddings, commercial photography, real estate photography, fine art photography, travel and photography instruction. Contact Jolly at www.jollysiendaphotography.com, 240-899-5295, info@jollysiendaphotography.com, Google, Facebook, and Instagram.

Travels in the Mediterranean -- Featuring the Veneto by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio

Travel fills the soul and teaches us so much about other cultures and customs. This year, Rich and I traveled to several Mediterranean countries by airplane, train, van, and cruise ship. Welcome to the Veneto region of Italy!

Gondolas on the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Washington.

Arena in Verona, Italy, and a concert is being set up. Photo by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, Wa.

Dante marble sculptures and terra cotta buildings in Verona, Italy by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Veneto Italy wine country where Prosecco grapes are grown by Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio, Bremerton, WA.

Jolly Sienda Photography and Studio located in Bremerton, Washington offers a wide range of photography services: headshots, portraiture, branding photography, engagements and weddings, commercial photography, real estate photography, fine art photography, travel and photography instruction. Contact Jolly at www.jollysiendaphotography.com, 240-899-5295, info@jollysiendaphotography.com, Google, Facebook, and Instagram.

It's Hump Day! Laugh! Play! Smile! And Take a Picture of Yourself! Photographs Will Make you Laugh!!!

Yeah, it’s pretty grim out there with COVID19 lurking everywhere. Having a good laugh; one that makes your belly jiggle is good for the soul and good for everyone! Here are some funny photos that I hope make you grin BIG and laugh out-loud LOL! Do something you love to do today! Find your inner zen, smile, and laugh!

Photography by Jolly Sienda Photography - contact us at 240-899-5295 / info@jollysiendaphotography / www.jollysiendaphotography.com Let’s laugh together and do it together with social distance!

It’s Hump Day!

Monkey in India laughs out loud, by Jolly Sienda Photography

Sea Lions laugh and shout out loud, by Jolly Sienda Photography

Having so much fun at their private wedding. Wedding photography by Jolly Sienda Photography

We’re ready to laugh with you practicing good social distancing. Contact us at Jolly Sienda Photography for a photography consultation. Let’s chat! Tel: 240-899-5295 / info@jollysiendaphotography / www.jollysiendaphotography.com

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