Comment from a.samathasena
Very nice beautiful lovely shot .Nice b/w shot.Beautiful boats on the water.I think my past. Sharp nice focus.Colors are very nice.Creativity technique and all excellent.Great job. Thanks.

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2014

Thanks so much, your positive feedback is really appreciated.

Comment from mariealyse
This is really beautiful, great clarity, framed nicely - I would be tempted to boost the contrast a bit more so it is less grayscale and more black and white but overall, I really like it - well done!

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2014

Thanks very much for your feedback and suggestions :)

Comment from DawnHold
Wow! That your notes are very interesting and I must say that the migrants have a lot of courage. Lovely composition, although I would have cropped from the top a bit more to get rid of the landfall in the top right corner, nice focus giving nice detail in the glass boats and nice depth. Great camera work.

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2014

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your feedback.

Comment from Ed Parmiter
a really different kind of statement and a unique way of expressing art,,,unique also is the talent of the photographer choosing such an uncommon subject i think the subject is about freedom and that in itself can take on a host of meanings,,,,very nice capture and thanks for the sharing,,,

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2014

Thank you so much for your kind words and positive feedback. :)

reply by Ed Parmiter on 05-Jan-2014

really different ,,,,glad to comment,,,,cheers ,,Ed

Comment from Photography byTrixie
Impact 5 interesting story 5 wish you had quotes from the boats...almost looked like origami at first. Great lighting. Love the story. technical 5 lighting 5 technique 45

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2014

Thanks so much, the boats were originally designed with oragami folds in mind and made up from letters received or sent by migrants to Australia.

Comment from braided
Like the concept of this piece
Interesting way to document that which has been made to depict the original concept.

good work thanks for sharing this
I'm one of those who came over on a boat a long time ago

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2014

Thanks so much, we came over on the P&O Arcadia and gave our parents a merry run for the 6 week journey. Cheers Mary

Comment from Doris1022
cool boats and neat ideas.

nice shapes and fun ideas.

what color are they?

I imagine yellow.
good duck for perspective.

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2014

Hi Doris, they are actually clear glass with the words etched on them which are from letters both written and received from home by migrants who stayed at the Hostel. The idea apparently came from oragami - some of the residents of the hostel used to fold their letters up and float them on the river - hence the glass boat idea. :) Mary

Comment from VickileeS
Your picture is very beautiful! I love the black and white and the contrast. I also love the composition. I would have thought the boats were small but judging by the little bird in the water they must be big. Very nice!

 Comment Written 04-Jan-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2014

Thanks so much, they are a reasonable size but quite small if compared to the paddle boats that you get out on the river. :) Mary