How low can it go Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is an empty cargo ship traveling up the grand canal in China, what got me about this is what would it be like when full, this canal is the largest & oldest in the world with a length of 1795km, the canal starts at Beijing & finishes at Hangzhou, it was one of the most amazing sights I sore in China,

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John_F_Kennedy (31229) 2008-01-27 23:54

Seems to be that the next wave is the last wave ...
I like the perspective. This is an excellent shot.
Best wishes,
Achim

jusninasirun (10185) 2008-01-28 0:04

Hello Wilson,
When I saw this picture, I have the same questio you post in the notes. Well- true to the image How much lower can it get? ,
Well spotted and thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Jusni

aadilj (17950) 2008-01-28 0:34

this seems to be a ncie scene that you have captured so well. I like the emncaing waters and the hapazard action that you have expertly seen and presented

ktanska (16524) 2008-01-28 3:00

Hi Wilson,
Amazing view. It's like a seadragon waiting to attack almost below the water level. All the waves make that look dangerous. You had a good view, (from another boat I guess).
Kari

Budapestman (41618) 2008-01-28 3:50

Hi Wilson,
Splendid impression with spectacular composition, perspective is great. Very effective shot with stunning sight, Well done! Have a nice week
George

Photo65Net (43084) 2008-01-28 3:55

Wilson,
Great dynamics in this image !
I like a lot how you caught the waves, and how the boat seems in trouble.
Nice job,
Regards,
JB.

UnTrained (0) 2008-01-28 7:31

Hi Wilson,
this is a deep impression (LOL). Superb water texture with a clear impression of motion and excellent angle. How is this if not empty?
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

maltese (21535) 2008-01-28 9:09

Hello Wilson
Si cette pèniche est vide effectivement je me pose des questions sur sa flotabillité quand elle sera pleine. une photo très dynamique avec la présence des remous.
C'est très bien vu!!
Amicalement
Hervé

scobert (5333) 2008-01-28 13:58

Hello Wilson,
If this barge is this low to the water when it is empty, how low is it when loaded with 40 tons of cargo? I wouldn't work on this barge. I have been in some discussions lately about photographer's styles. I can always spot your artistic syle right away. You compositions only contain exaclty as much information in them as neccessary, no more, no less. You also pay a great deal of attention to your illusion of depth. The converging lines of the big barge and the strong 45 degree angle of the boat and the canal creates this illusion beautifully. This is a great travelogue that you are posting. Well done!
Stan

axiotea (16061) 2008-01-29 0:10

Hello Wilson
Yes, it is amazing to see this empty cargo going deep in the water! The movement of the river is well captured and gives kind of dynamism to the scene which has good sharpness. The weeping willows are a nice touch of greenery.
Cheers
Marilyn

macondo (13073) 2008-01-29 3:17

Hi Wilson.
Another fine shot from your China series. I very much like the exposure and richness of colour without its seeming to be over-saturated or anything. Interesting subject, not only empty but seemingly unmanned! I like the composition which provides just enough urban background at the top. Incredible detail.
Regards,
Andrew

siolaw (25722) 2008-01-29 5:03

Hi Wilson,
Yes, that is low! I don't know what happens when loaded! Movement is well renderd with the waves and foam around the barge, overcast sky gave quite subdued colors, but contrast and sharpness are fine... Interesting take!
Laurent

Graal (57717) 2008-01-30 0:45

Hi Wilson,
unusual view, amazing cargo ship, good captured scene and place. Fine documental shot. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Nicou (44571) 2008-01-30 0:45

Hello,

quel mouvement de l'eau, on dirait que la péniche avec est submergée par les vague et l'effet donne qu'elle est presque à ras l'eau, très belle image.

Bravo et amitiés

Nicou

kiwi_explorer (12195) 2008-01-30 3:09

Hi Wilson,
From this angle it looks like the boat is sinking ... and to think this an empty vessel. Wonderfully captured and composed. I like the overall image clarity and color saturation. Well done! Tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Gustaw (21670) 2008-01-30 7:48

Hi, my friend!
And next photo from China. I like your oryginal composition. I like your river and ship. Nice colours and light. Well done.
Marek

gunbud (27787) 2008-01-30 8:37

Hi Wilson,
Oh boy, what a fine action capture you have here with this big old barge sloshing down the canal displacing water and creating a forceful wake. Very vivid colors with exceptional details and sharpness to this unique image.
Regards, Tom

danos (32250) 2008-01-30 8:50

Hello Wilson,
really if this empty cargo ship it fills how low can reach the carrier? Nice perspective with excellent colours and light.I have the feeling that this canal is so long as all the dimensions of this huge country.Informative your note too.

Regards,Danos

claudeD (11274) 2008-01-30 9:15

Hello WILSON,

I hope the boat will arrive at destination.Excellent shot.I like it very much.

Withregards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

jemaflor (39235) 2008-01-30 10:19

Hi Wilson,
Well taken, dynamic effect with these vawes, impressive view ...

JCG (25173) 2008-01-30 11:15

Hi Wilson,

This barge must be quite charged !!! Interesting catch of sight with much of dynamism. Good contrasts between this river building and its environment. Beautifulglance Wilson, cheer.

With all my friendships and a good evening,

Jean-Charles

MLINES (10868) 2008-01-30 11:48

Hi Wilson, Very good close up to show this strange low floating vessel. Having seen them like this in Huangpu in centre of Shanghai it is a wonder why they dont take in water and sink. Your composition is excellent to show the situation. TFS. Murray.
Bit like the laws of physics which prove a bumble bee cannot fly!

tabora (13638) 2008-01-30 13:52

Bonsoir Wilson,
La prise en diagonale donne le sentiment de longueur, ce qui convient bien à la longeur du fleuve, comme je vois tu n'as pas bénéficier d'un beau ciel bleu lors de ton séjour en chine, la péniche donne du mouvement à l'ensemble.
A+ Joseph

syd1946 (17869) 2008-01-30 22:31

Hello Wilson,
I find very dynamic the composition with the motion of the boat which is very well placed into the frame.Nice and sharp to enjoy details and textures.Very well done!

Have a nice day,
Thomas

danyy (68572) 2008-01-30 23:47

Bonjour Wilson,
il est rempli très limite ce bateau, il ne faudrait pas une mini vague de front.
Une note courte et précise pour documenter la photo, un climat pas des plus agréables, il n'a pas l'air de faire beau.
Best regards.
Daniel.

jlbrthnn (37697) 2008-01-31 4:07

Hello Wilson,
It is very impressive this Chinese barge which gives the impression that it will sink. Excellent coloured image with wish and very well framed. Congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

Silvio1953 (41533) 2008-01-31 5:58

Hi Wilson, great waves and lovely boat with wonderful light and great colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

pablominto (40488) 2008-01-31 10:56

Hello Wilson,
This vessel seems to have survived many trips up and down the canal so I guess they know what they are doing!
But I agree it looks like it will sink if filled with gravel or whatever the cargo may be...
A well composed presentation with good diagonal movement!
Greetings,
Pablo -

anducina (8085) 2008-01-31 12:33

Interesting compo, excellent framing and "cloudy" light. I like the colorful boat and the foamy, grey river.

TFS,

Andreea

PixelTerror (86038) 2008-02-01 1:42

Hi Wilson,
As a regular spotter of freighters on the Rhine I find this picture amazing, because even though the freighter here is empty it is so low on the water it seems about to sink, I guess when it is loaded it must operate as a submarine ?
Not a spectacular image, but it is well framed, sharp, and it tells a lot about the world.
Have a nice week end JY

lousat (15302) 2008-02-01 11:37

Hi Wilson,i like a lot your chinese gallery,many interesting pics of chinese daily life,great work,thanks for share,Luciano

emjleclercq (14243) 2008-02-01 13:51

The barge is proably not fully empty, since the free board is rather low on the water. But I have seen sometimes loaded one with the water coming over the board in the central part of the ship... Good framing and sharpness.

All the best,

Emmanuel

Emile (19901) 2008-02-01 17:54

Hola Wilson.
Very interesting shot of the last trip of the old boat, it has to be the last trip because it really looks in bad shape. Your shot is very good captured from a great POV. Clarity, frame and sharpness are wonderful, nice colors contrast.
Well done. TFS.
Best regards.

UlfE (8955) 2008-02-02 1:39

Hi Wilson,

It is a really good question you put in the title. This an excellent shot taken from the very best POV. The boat diagonally across the picture and the foam on the waves in the direction where you are create a feeling of movement and speed. A superb job! Have a nice week-end!

Cheers,

Ulf

Kenny10pin (19301) 2008-02-04 6:18

nice title and good picture too, they are sturdy things arent they?

very well composed shot

Tue (25608) 2008-02-04 15:07

Hi Wilson,
Also my first thought when I saw the photo and noticed the ship is empty, was what will happen when it's full? Good photo from a well chosen POV. The colours of the ship contrast well with the grey water. I like to see the waves around the ship too. Well seen and thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

jhm (82297) 2008-02-05 3:59

Hello Wilson,

I find this picture a lot better than your last up load in B&W.
Here we see a very good composition and attractive colours.
You choice as subject is very well, also the area care for a nice image.
A boat without flag to the backside this is not normally, maybe in Chine is this normally.
Very well done, thanks for sharing.

Best regards,
John.

robob (3640) 2008-02-05 12:22

Hello Wilson,
Une image familière pour moi car j’habite près d’un fleuve qui est quotidiennement emprunté par de nombreuses péniches,
Je suis étonné de la distance de ce canal, 1.795 kilomètres !
Cette péniche semble très lourdement chargée !
En tout cas, belle scène de la vie quotidienne,
Amicalement et à bientôt,
Robert

JorgeCK (2594) 2008-02-06 11:30

Hi Wilson,
Excellent motion shot with a spectacular composition.
Looking at this picture I sense that the waves were rough due to the wind conditions.
You are right, It looks like the top of the barge rails are almost level with the water.
If they put any weight this barge will become a submarine :)))
excellent focus.
Well captured.
take care

pierrefonds (26137) 2008-02-06 14:44

Hi Wilson,

The boat is very low in the water, I wondered how it would be when it will be full of cargo. A nice image of boat with the waves rolling along the hull. The point of view is giving depth to the photo. It is clear and precise. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Cricri (43030) 2008-02-09 11:57

Hi wilson,
Une belle prise en diagonale du bâteau qui ne doit pas aller doucement a en voir le remout de l'eau,
douceur des couleurs et lumiére du moment, belle présentation
Good evening for you
cricri

banyanman (7716) 2008-02-11 7:29

An interesting photograph, Wilson, and a good question. It seems impossible that this barge could take on any cargo. Maybe it is sailing with lead nuggets in the bottom? Did you sharpen just the barge and not the background? Or perhaps the apparnent sharpness of the barge is just the effect of the f/5.6 aperture setting. Your shot also shows us a typical Chinese polluted sky - the bane of photographers there. Cheers . . . David

Henryk_Bilor (20365) 2008-02-14 2:44

Hi Wilson
My first feeling was that the cargo ship is full. Strange, interesting capture and dynamic.
Great light.
Regards

placombe (7187) 2008-02-14 14:25

Hi Wilson
Stunnin g picture of a barge in action and the water displacement it creates when moving. Excellent action shot.
Regards from Canada
Pierre Lacombe

branley (3681) 2008-03-04 2:29

Hi Wilson,

I saw this on the home page and you've hit the nail on the head, 'what would it be like when it was full!'Great shot, it's well captured and from a good perspective too. Sorry I've not been very active lately, too much work makes Jack a dull boy, so they say, but good to see your superb image all the same.

Regards

Stephen