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Photographer’s Note

This photo was taken on the return trip to Hong Kong Island from the back of the Lantau ferry.

The reason for the title is because, while I was standing on the back of a slow moving ferry, this tugboat was rocketing towards us! It never slowed or deviated from its course - and yet it just missed us by a few meters.

The tugboat captain was a true expert (I hope).

In the background is Lamma Island with its 'photogenic' power station.

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fanni (9045) 2008-12-11 1:07

Hello Andrew,
I like this refreshing shot :) The spindrift, the water (and its colour, too) look incredibly real! I can almost hear and smell it :)
It's also nice to see the blue sky over Hong Kong.
best regards,
Elena

Cretense (57608) 2008-12-11 9:30

Hi Andrew!

Combined with your title and note this is a great "action" photo! Excellent vertical framing, simple but nice composition, great timing and light managment, although the light wasn't on your side! congratulations!

Hercules

brano14 (2018) 2008-12-11 9:52

Andrew,
I'm glad that you have survived so we have this great action picture. Great colors, even the boat was properly painted to help your case.
Well done!
Brano

RGatward (19751) 2008-12-11 11:16

... or drunk and lucky, wow yes, and I can see you've not got a long lens there. I guess if anyones a nutter this week, it's that captain. Merry Christmas, and see you next month?

Clementi (45929) 2008-12-14 12:08

Ciao Andrew,
beautiful photo with good definition, perfect the time of the capture with the beautiful white foam left by the boat. light and colors are perfect .
nice job
Giorgio