Comment from GaliaG
nice capture of the boat, but the photo focus is very soft and this takes from the initial impact

nice composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015

Thanks for your feedback ☺ Mary

Comment from photobeat
really nice shot mary, love the lens you used and you are so lucky to get a sky like that, and the rule of third is perfect, well done, beny ")

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015

Thanks Beny, hope you had a good Easter, turned very cold here Monday but other days were great.

reply by photobeat on 07-Apr-2015

had terrible weather on Friday and sat, couldn't go to church cause of it, but sunday was ok. was dark and didn't stop raining

reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015

Oh well I won't whinge about ours then sounds dreadful. Went to kite festival on Sunday where I took this shot. Hoping to get to Mt Lofty tomorrow for some autumn colours. :)

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Beautiful. It's more the emotion that this image evokes... serene and calm. Yet powerful and strong. Great eye for composition. Love the little dingy thingy - puts everything in perspective. The colors are fantastic, focus solid, detail sharp and exposure great. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015

Thanks very much for your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from gidavidson
Wow, what a neat ship and it sure looks like great fun to see and dream about the days of sailing in the 1800's. A wonderful experience for your son for sure. Like the silhouetted look against the sky, a highlight on the sails, focused and framed. Good one.

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2015

Thanks George, I appreciate your feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A great picture of the Tall Ship in full sail with the young Cadets on board standing in pairs perched high in the rigging as part of the training excursion. Beautiful composition, framing & background of blue sky on a clear day. Taken with superb camera techniques with sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2015

Thanks Susan, I really appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from michiganmike
It's not often you get to see one of these. Very nice setting, both foreground and background as well as excellent details in the rigging. I am not so sure I would have included the dory (?) in the lower right.

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2015

Thanks Mike I appreciate your positive feedback, I ummed and ahhd about cropping the little fishing boat but thought it gave a perspective of size against the sailing ship. :) Mary

Comment from CMBL
Good capture. The horizontal line of the water conveys a calm sea and the diagonal of the life boat, which leads the eye to the ship conveys action. You are given a sense of scale from the size of the life boat compared to the ship. There is nice light from the sun on the sails and sparkling water, and a sense of story. They could be sailing off into the sunset for a great adventure.

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2015

Thanks so much for your indepth and positive feedback. :) Mary

reply by CMBL on 06-Apr-2015

You are very welcome!
Carol

Comment from Lilibug6
This is a beautiful shot of the ship on the water! The focus is very good! The colors are great! This is a very beautiful ship! I love the sails=) Great job and thanks for sharing! Lilibug6

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2015

Thanks so much Lori, I appreciate your encouraging feedback and support. :) Mary

reply by Lilibug6 on 06-Apr-2015

You are so very welcome Mary :) Lili