When the sun goes down, a photo from Merseyside, England

Photographer's Note

Another in my little series of refelctions on Liverpool. This shot was taken from The Strand looking over the corner of the Canning dock back towards the Albert dock.

The title comes form the Arctic Monkeys song of the same name. Extract form the lyrics produced below. I was thinking the "she" referred to in the lyrics could be the ship in the shot:

"Bet she's delighted when she sees him
Pulling in and giving her the eye
Because she must be f**king freezing
Scantily clad beneath the clear night sky
it doesn't stop in the winter, no
Around here

They said it changes when the sun goes down
Over the river going out of town"

Enjoy.

ISO 500

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Energysavingelk (472) 2013-03-01 10:47

Hello Michael,

incredible meteorological conditions! I never saw such a brilliant reflection on an absolutely motionless water outside the Alps. Lighting of sky and artificial illumination are also remarkable. "The luck of the capable man" - as we say in German.

Regards
Sven

Noel_Byrne (8073) 2013-03-01 10:52

Hi Michael,
I am loving the series of reflections you are posting, and am thoroughly enjoying the varirty of light and colours that each shot offers. The position of the chimney here is perfect, and draws the eye in wonderfully, but the boat and ulliminated trees are class too. The depth in the distance further down the river is superb!
All the best
Noel

lousat (58446) 2013-03-01 11:01

Hi Michael,beautiful but very difficult moment for the light,you work very very well and the result is magnificent,great exposure,details and colors,and great perspective too,i like it!Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano

Romano46 (5988) 2013-03-01 11:11

Ciao Michael,
ogni giorno che passa apprezzo sempre più la città di Liverpool grazie alle tue belle fotografie.
Anche oggi ci hai regalato uno spettacolo fatto di luci sfumate e riflessi incantati, arrichito oltretutto da un soggetto inconsueto e di grande bellezza.
Complimenti
Ciao e buon fine settimana
Romano

claudeD (24601) 2013-03-01 11:49

Hello Michael,

Wonderful evening picture with much atmosphere. I like your perfect light managment and the amazing reflections in the water. Very well done.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

korbee (6305) 2013-03-01 12:24

I think you are a blessing for TE now Michael,you bring quality and good taste,here you took all the profit you could from a lovely situation.
Cheers.

jan

macjake (39998) 2013-03-01 12:26

Hi Michael
You're putting up some pretty damn good photo's of late!
here is another shocker!
and in fact this one may be my favorite of the bunch.
love the star light effect and the elongated lines from the fg boat. the softness of the light and reflections are so calm...what a beauty!!
cheers
craig

carlo62 (13544) 2013-03-01 13:52

Ciao Michael
un lavoro ben fatto, il risultato è magnifico.
Luci e sfumature fantastiche.
Saluti
Carlo

ACL1978 (6103) 2013-03-01 16:43

Boy, you can't ask for more still water than that, can you? Beautiful scene with a great reflection - especially those lit trees, which look really cool reflected in lower left.

One question: I assume given the low shutter that this was shot using a tripod? Why then go with the higher ISO? Why not drop it down and use a longer exposure? Or was this handheld, in which case you have my very deep respect for being able to produce such a sharp shot at 1/4 seconds!

Andrew

abmdsudi (27118) 2013-03-01 18:03

Hi Michael
Good bold photo- you've captured the evening colours and the dark sky so beautifully along with the amazing golden glow forming a glorious colour combination. The calm water reflection is a real bonus, excellent composition, .in fact everything going for it. I feel I am almost standing there taking in the scene. Excellent image and you are able to hold its own with the best, Sublime Mike. Congrats
Kind regards

jjcordier (63074) 2013-03-01 23:46

Michael
Très belle photo avec des tons d'image particuliers et des reflets parfaits. Très original!
Amicalement
JJ

jhm (123140) 2013-03-02 1:05

Hello Michael,

This is real very nice, soft and pleasant reflection in this virgin water.
A splendid panoramic view with pleasant colors.
Excellent composition, good captured.
Nice done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John

timecapturer (31278) 2013-03-02 3:00

Hi Michael
love this one! Your light management here is phenomenal and so beautifully controlled. The detailing and lights here are superb and the overall effect so pleasing to the eye. Excellent work!

Enjoy your weekend - regards Brian.
Thanks for your explanation about the previous shot, I sometimes get carried away composing and clicking and then realise that I have not re-checked certain settings on my camera! Still learning!

siudzi (24689) 2013-03-02 3:03

Hi Mike,
Another extremely attractive and beautiful composition of your last series. This time the warm tones of the lights created a special mood and unique scene. Water reflections executed with such a great clarity are a super plus of your work. Well done and TFS!

Have a nice Saturday!
Gosia

Kamilutka (3207) 2013-03-02 8:54

Michael,
this is great shot with excellent composition and carefully chosen POV. The light has been managed masterly. But what I like the best about it are the trees with all these lights tangled into the branches. Such a beautiful detail!
Well done
Kamila

cornejo (18714) 2013-03-02 10:27

Hi Mike, nice and interesting scene which show us here today in this beautiful picture very well composed, with lovely boats and the multitude of reflections in this beautiful sunset. A lovely picture with good POV, great sharpness, nice color and light. Very good and nice job well done, with great quality. Congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good night and good Sunday.
Greetings and all the best.
Angel.

Glint (5579) 2013-03-11 9:18

Hello Michael,
a well composed image with the rule of thirds perfectly demonstrated. Love the reflections o f the christmas lights as they lift the image.
Bev

dta (52250) 2013-03-11 9:24

Hello Michael ,
Beuatiful night capture of these superb old sails and the interesting buildings . Splendid refelections , too .
The Christmas lightings are still in the trees in late february ?
Regards

adidas5nb (1682) 2013-05-26 17:55

you have a series of these reflection pics,but i like this 1 the most.really like the happy and merry mood in the pic because of the lights and the boat.just love the orange burnt out effect in the bg.also like the fact that the river front has been diagonally composed.
regards
dwaipayan

fritzi007 (7744) 2013-06-09 13:09

Hi Michael,
really wonderful photo, very good image quality, interesting infomation and the girls working in Toronto, shows you the next photo!
Wish you a good time!
Wolfgang