Had Better Days
Captured this bow shot of an old and wrecked ship.34 total reviews
Comment from maximusjohnny
the detail and the focus on this shot are brilliant. The lighting is low and it adds to the mood of the wreck. did you have a look through the holes in the deck? thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
the detail and the focus on this shot are brilliant. The lighting is low and it adds to the mood of the wreck. did you have a look through the holes in the deck? thanks for sharing
Comment Written 14-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
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Thanks for your nice review! We were not allowed on deck so did not get to look through the holes.
Comment from woodblewitt
I love beach and harbour walks where abandoned boats are left to decay and rot. This is a wonderful example of what cam be seen. Real good textures in wood plus rust stains running down from bolts adds to the ageing process. Rusted ladder looks so flimsy now .All in all a boat with history and a final decision to be left out in the elements. Quite sad actually.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
I love beach and harbour walks where abandoned boats are left to decay and rot. This is a wonderful example of what cam be seen. Real good textures in wood plus rust stains running down from bolts adds to the ageing process. Rusted ladder looks so flimsy now .All in all a boat with history and a final decision to be left out in the elements. Quite sad actually.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
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Your kind and nice review is appreciated!
Comment from avmurray
Photographers for some reason love to take photos of wrecks, and when I am seeing this photo it is easy to understand why. Because first of all it offers a variety of colors, and also great textures. I especially like the angle you used when taking this photo.
Your photo is of course also nice and sharp with really clear and well defined details in every part of the wreck, and the exposure is very good.
The tight framing is working well and the wreck has got a fine placement within the frame. I think this is a great looking and well taken photo, and with an excellent DOF.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
Photographers for some reason love to take photos of wrecks, and when I am seeing this photo it is easy to understand why. Because first of all it offers a variety of colors, and also great textures. I especially like the angle you used when taking this photo.
Your photo is of course also nice and sharp with really clear and well defined details in every part of the wreck, and the exposure is very good.
The tight framing is working well and the wreck has got a fine placement within the frame. I think this is a great looking and well taken photo, and with an excellent DOF.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
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Your detailed, analytical and thoughtful review is much appreciated!
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You are more than welcome.
Comment from nature rules
Wow! This is awesome to view and to study. I like trying to discern between the rusty metal and the wooden parts of this old boat. The ladder gives it some scale...as I think it is rather large.
Your camera techs are good too. The colors are natural..highly saturated rusty oranges are attractive with the natural greens. If it were mine I would try backing off the oranges a bit in the color slides of Light room..just to see if detail popped a bit more. But as I said...the color you have chosen is very attractive with your overall scene of the natural gray/lavender of the water and the true Irish green of the hill.
Your light is perfectly handled. And the darkest shadow is in the hull where it belongs..but still showing the contents.
The story here is endless for my imagination. I love that. Framing is just right with just enought of the boat cropped to get the feeling of a life of tough journeys on the sea. Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
Wow! This is awesome to view and to study. I like trying to discern between the rusty metal and the wooden parts of this old boat. The ladder gives it some scale...as I think it is rather large.
Your camera techs are good too. The colors are natural..highly saturated rusty oranges are attractive with the natural greens. If it were mine I would try backing off the oranges a bit in the color slides of Light room..just to see if detail popped a bit more. But as I said...the color you have chosen is very attractive with your overall scene of the natural gray/lavender of the water and the true Irish green of the hill.
Your light is perfectly handled. And the darkest shadow is in the hull where it belongs..but still showing the contents.
The story here is endless for my imagination. I love that. Framing is just right with just enought of the boat cropped to get the feeling of a life of tough journeys on the sea. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 14-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
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I am very grateful for your well detailed, kind and helpful review!
Comment from suzannethompson2
Great storytelling ability in this shot of the old wreck. I like the angle you used for this, showing all the details in the wood and hull. The distant land adds depth to the view. Very good lighting and focus. Great composition. Suzanne
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
Great storytelling ability in this shot of the old wreck. I like the angle you used for this, showing all the details in the wood and hull. The distant land adds depth to the view. Very good lighting and focus. Great composition. Suzanne
Comment Written 14-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
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Many thanks for your nice review!
Comment from paulah
Excellent detailing and also depth of field - the land at a distance is a nice supportive element to further the ship wrecked idea. On the isle in Scotland where i spent a month last year, they had towed in a wrecked and battered boat so they'd have more tourist interest! The cock-eyed angle of a beached boat is always of more visual interest to me than a flat-bottomed more inert look. Thanks for sharing your walk.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
Excellent detailing and also depth of field - the land at a distance is a nice supportive element to further the ship wrecked idea. On the isle in Scotland where i spent a month last year, they had towed in a wrecked and battered boat so they'd have more tourist interest! The cock-eyed angle of a beached boat is always of more visual interest to me than a flat-bottomed more inert look. Thanks for sharing your walk.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
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Glad you enjoyed the shot and many thanks for your nice review. Hope you had a great time in Scotland!
Comment from michiganmike
A fine old derelict. I like the detail in the rotting hull and especially the chain. The colors are excellent and the flat light is beautiful.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
A fine old derelict. I like the detail in the rotting hull and especially the chain. The colors are excellent and the flat light is beautiful.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
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Many thanks for your kind review!
Comment from Sean T Phelan
While this hulk probably has seen it's share of 'better days' it's still making for a very good looking and highly interesting picture!
A 'Good Show' indeed,Nikman!
~Sean
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
While this hulk probably has seen it's share of 'better days' it's still making for a very good looking and highly interesting picture!
A 'Good Show' indeed,Nikman!
~Sean
Comment Written 13-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
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Many thanks for your kind review!
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You're very welcome,Nikman!
Comment from FBI GUY
A mark of a good eye is seeing something like this and analyze the scene for the shot that can tell a story of the past glory days. The POV and DOF are great. Aging and decaying but you choose to freeze that decay and create a future of story telling.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
A mark of a good eye is seeing something like this and analyze the scene for the shot that can tell a story of the past glory days. The POV and DOF are great. Aging and decaying but you choose to freeze that decay and create a future of story telling.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
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Thanks for your thoughtful review!
Comment from Delliejr
I like this a lot. I am fond of rusting hulks and old barns. I like the all of the shades of red and brown. While the subject matter is old the picture is full of life and very vibrant. Thank you for posting
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
I like this a lot. I am fond of rusting hulks and old barns. I like the all of the shades of red and brown. While the subject matter is old the picture is full of life and very vibrant. Thank you for posting
Comment Written 13-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2017
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Your review is appreciated!