Toe Rings & ATM Photo

Photographer’s Note

This empty pier will be full of tourist looking for toe rings and some spending cash from the ATM come this summer. Today all that is seen is this chocolate lab taking a refreshing dip in the 38F, 3C degree water.

dareco, Gerrit, John_F_Kennedy, snunney, Bluejeans, jaywalker, zmey has marked this note useful

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Dyerco (8842) 2008-03-16 22:01

Beautifully done Tom. Very sharp and well exposed.
I have a feeling that that chocolate lab may belong to you. What pray tell are toe rings? I suspect it is something to eat.
TFS
Phil

robertosalguero (2759) 2008-03-16 22:07

Hello Tom,

Nice angle and light to compose the image. The sand is very attractive, a contrast to the white sand found in the southern states. The image evokes a feeling of spring but the temperature of the water is still chilly. Beautiful place. Thanks Tom.

Roberto

aadilj (17950) 2008-03-16 23:58

Thats a lovely vantage point to be that has enabled you to capture so much of this place. the colous and textures are superb and the entire composition is very well controlled and presented.

dareco (17024) 2008-03-17 0:33

This is excellent!! Very nice color and sharpness. Such a pretty scene as well. I like your original title :) TFS

Gerrit (35417) 2008-03-17 0:50

Hi Tom,
the backside of this kind of buildings is always very fascinating. The glamour is gone.
The light and dog are doing fine here.
Regards, Gerrit

John_F_Kennedy (30545) 2008-03-17 1:05

Wonderful shot. Splendid lines and great colours. A very good picture.
Best wishes,
Achim

snunney (33988) 2008-03-17 1:24

Hello Tom,
An excellent capture of this wooden with great tones and textures. The pier is well placed in the frame whilst the softer textures of the foreground sand makes a very good feel. The dog sees to be enjoying himself!

jplebrun (16522) 2008-03-17 3:50

Hi Tom
cette photo me rappel de beaux souvenirs de ma jeunesse losque nous allions en famille sur cette plage pour nos vacances d'été, que de fois on c'est promener sur cette promenade, belle composition , bravo.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

batalay (20658) 2008-03-17 4:27

Hello Tom,

What a fabulous pier. I can imagine Popeye the Sailor Man in this setting, so well composed and exposed. A temperature of 38°F in late February would suggest a mild day in Maine. I like very much the composition, colors and resolution.

Warm regards,

Bulent

AROBN54 (10653) 2008-03-17 8:08

Hi, Tom,
nice shot of this deserted summer playground. I like the way the pier goes at an angle to the right. Wonderful light and shadow and great detail. It looks like something from a Stephen King novel. :)) Great job! Thanks and have a fine week!
Shelly

jurek1951 (25708) 2008-03-17 8:25

Hi Tom,
Great mood Tom. A great picture: composition, colours tones.Very good perspective int this shot. Well done,
Georg

Davidwh (3652) 2008-03-17 8:37

Hi Tom,
A real interesting looking construction you have there.It seems as if there wasn't a true plan for the place but rather bits and pieces were added on as things went a long.Nicely composed with a good POV.Rather the chocolate lab in the water than me!!!
Regards, David

pboehringer (770) 2008-03-17 9:26

Tom,
we're neighbours today. My post is to your left :-)
Quite a contrast in posts. I like this empty feeling on the pier and the single, almost lost looking chocolate lab in the freezing water. No way that I would step in there.
Peter

gracious (20017) 2008-03-17 10:29

Hello Tom,
Very good pov in capturing this lovely pier with a beautiful lighting from the sun!
the image is very sharp with very good colour and details
many thanks for sharing this
regards
Tony

Greg1949 (8499) 2008-03-17 16:07

Tom, don't know that I could put my finger on what it is I like about this one but it does draw one in for sure. The lines are awesome and as always the colors and details are great. Well seen.

Greg

mumek (17464) 2008-03-18 2:42

Good morning Tom!
Great capture of the pier in afternoon light.
I like your dog runnig in the water near wooden structure. Nice sandy beach in the foreground.Thanks for sharing
regards
ziggy

Bluejeans (31479) 2008-03-18 12:08

Oi amigo ,
Muito bonito este passadiço cheio de casas em cima interessante como se aguenta com tanto peso em cima , as cores ficaram muito bonitas boa luz, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

emilbo (9097) 2008-03-21 13:22

Salut Tom!
Je crois reconnaître le pier de Old Orchard mais il y a bien longtemps que j'ai mis les pieds là, c'était en 1960, en voyage de noces. Je me promets d'y retourner bientôt. La plage est tranquille mais en février ce ne dois pas être bien chaud mais c'est mieux qu la tempête de neige que nous avons maintenant. La prise de vue est magnifique et les couleurs sont superbes. Je viens de voir le chien qui est un ajout à la beauté de la photo.
Félicitations!... et bonne fin de semaine de Pâques,
Emilius

jaywalker (12186) 2008-03-24 11:59

Hi Tom, A very nice photo, with great colours & superb light, the pier is shown beautifully here & there is nice sharp detail, I love the dog, is it yours?, kind regards Wilson.

zmey (7242) 2008-04-01 8:14

hello Tom

this is place looks fantastic... i wish i knew it was there when i last visited maine. very photogenic. nice composition. and i like the doggie bathing in the center of the scene.

thanks for sharing
kristaps

speedymanu (1580) 2008-04-02 11:42

Hello Tom

I've been browsing through your gallery and I've been impressed by its quality. I really like the off season atmosphere that emerges from your composition. The wood textures are really magnified by the light.

Congratulations

Emmanuel

evanrizo (456) 2008-04-04 0:02

Hi Tom, the construction looks very interesting and very well framed, the angle, POV and distance you shot it make it more impressive.
Best regards.
Evangelos

Longroute (8831) 2008-06-22 2:57

what a fine picture with such a worm colours, and what a interesting subject! I did'nt know you had that kind of pier in Maine. the sand is so real and the water colour so good.
nice that you have included your dog on the scene!
Thanks for posting,
Greetings,
Donato