Ship on Car Plate Photo

Photographer’s Note

In some countries car plates can be very pleasant to look at and good subjects for shots.

In this one the ship is probably a symbol of the Panama Canal.

Rather than a complete close-up I include part of the back bumper of the track, for a bit of depth.

The location is the province of Chiriqui (pron. Chee-ree-KEE) in Western Panama.

Scanned, the scratches and apparent noise are part of the plate and bumper, so I didn't remove them.

anavazao, fabio_ts, ChrisJ, pierrefonds, Flavia, alvaraalto, TeresaT, pranab, marknunnerley has marked this note useful

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ktanska (17083) 2006-04-04 3:45

Hi Daniel,
The plate certainly seems to be in better condition that the car. The ship is interesting detail. I like your framing.
Some day I'll submit New Zealand license plates. Some of them have quite personal messages.
Kari

anavazao (5592) 2006-04-04 3:48

Hi,
ha ha ha very funny idea!
Good composition, details and colours!
Thanks ana:)

fabio_ts (13674) 2006-04-04 3:51

Simply, original and really well done picture Daniel, I like a lot, compliments!!

have a nice day,
Fabio.

Gerrit (36967) 2006-04-04 3:52

HiDaniel,
Good picture. Well seen.
Panama is a country that attracks many shipholders because of the fact you can sail cheap under the Panaman flag. Maybe that's got to do something with it.
Thanks and regards, Gerrit

ChrisJ (71614) 2006-04-04 6:40

Hi daniel

I like the tight framing & superb colour & sharpness. Good lighting & contrast. Tfs!

jhm (85052) 2006-04-04 7:39

Hi Daniel,
Excellent scanned picture, splendid of sharpness, I agree with Kari, the plate certainly seems to be in better condition that the car. In Begium remain the plate near person for are life, or stopped with driving of a car, I've my plate 40 year!
Very nice idea for this!
Greetings from Belgium.
John

feather (51026) 2006-04-04 7:58

Very original idea Daniel; I have noticed colourful number plates in some places but never thought to take a photo. It makes an interesting image.
Kath

pierrefonds (27438) 2006-04-04 8:27

Hi Daniel,

A good POV of this licence plate, the photo has nice colors. It is also sharp and clear.

Pierre

Flavia (10202) 2006-04-04 13:42

Hi Daniel,

Nice subject. This plate is quite different and has interesting colours. I like your ideia of shoting part of the truck as to add depth. Well framed, nice colors and contrasts. What a bout create a theme to show only plates from different countries, it could be fun. The ones in Quebec are iteresting for sure.

Regards,

Flavia

alvaraalto (5353) 2006-04-04 16:11

Hi Daniel,
Panama is famous as land of registration for ships. Maybe are the condition for car to be registered are also very profitable.
Groet Rob

TeresaT (10771) 2006-04-04 18:38

Hi Daniel
This is a different and original kind of image...but it work fine.
The colours are very beautiful.
Perfect sharpness and definition.
Regards
Teresa

pranab (5354) 2006-04-05 1:00

daniel,
nice creative idea. it makes wonder about the condition of the car!
good defined shot with good color.

ndb1958 (9249) 2006-04-05 12:30

Hi Daniel,
simple but very nice image.
Nice composition,
Nino

Angshu (34841) 2006-04-06 3:53

Hi Daniel
This is a totally different shot from you..not sure what to say. I like the colours & framing but what I like most is the idea..very original. That's why I like your shots!
Regards
Angshu
:) later...I'm afraid I've run out of them

livinitout (938) 2007-11-25 21:54

I love the colours here. Excellent quality and a well share licence plate from another corner of the globe.

marknunnerley (2768) 2008-03-21 2:57

I know it's only a car plate but as you say, it was the artwork on it that has made it what it is. Like it Daniel.
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