*Deep River Blues* Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hello Everybody.
I've had a hard time posting recently, been a bit busy. I've also had a go at organising my pictures a little, so I thought I'd post another shot from this early morning on the river. Taken on my way into work, this is another frame shot when I took my earlier post "Mama 'Taint Long Fo Day". Showing one of the many boats that set off into the river just before sunrise hoping to bring in a few bushels of crabs.
Crab harvests are at record lows right now, but they seem to be holding where they are and this year was better than some recent days past. Having strung their trot lines maybe days earlier, the boats head out along the line to retrieve their catch. Sometimes there might only be a few dozen after a long days work. Other times these fishermen arive back with many bushels. Crabbing is inconsistant work, but it is a tradition and there is always a demand for the famous crustacean. As a matter of fact, the demand outpaces the supply and many famous restaurants that got their start in Maryland exclusively use crabmeat imported from China and elsewhere along the Pacific rim. Still, there is nothing like crab out of the Chesapeake and its many tributaries.

Thanks for stopping by,
Chris.

Converted, frame, shrink.

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robertosalguero (110) 2006-11-24 23:47

Beautiful black and white composition. The low sun and the ring around it make for a nice effect on the picture. I find your notes regarding the crab industry very interesting too and they complement what you show us perfectly. Nice work Chris and good to see you back :-)

Roberto

miketheman (149) 2006-11-24 23:59

Very nice halo effect, SUPERB black and white picture. Nice work

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PJE (19483) 2006-11-25 0:52

Is it true that when you see a circle around the sun that its a sign of a storm coming? What about sundogs? Is that a sign of a blizzard? Either way the results here make for a very creative photo indeed. Excellent work and thanks for sharing! I do like the dynamic range in this black and white version. Good work Chris...

Cheeeeers!!

Paul

anducina (8131) 2006-11-25 1:37

Excellent compo, light and framing. I like this boat in mist and the water reflection of the sun.

TFS,
Andreea

Angshu (34089) 2006-11-25 4:01

Hi Chris
This is absolutely marvellous. B&W is just right for this..the ring of halo is so perfectly placed as if cradling the boat. The flare for once doesn't bother, rather adds effect...more to the mist that seems to hang the water. Yeah not seeing you a lot lately my friend, but you're back with a bang. A class shot
Regards
Angshu

rosaline (0) 2006-11-25 4:34

Hi Christopher
Good atmospheric capture. The early morning feeling is very well conveyed. The line of sunlight is an impressive aspect to the shot and the people in the boat add a nice touch to the scene. I also like the effect given off by the rising mist on the water. Good shot and wonderful atmosphere.
Aubrey

mtulika (88) 2006-11-25 9:04

This picture inspires me a lot. The aura and misty atmoshpere is beautiful.
TFS
MS

goodwill (4033) 2006-11-25 11:00

Hi Brother!!
The shot reminds me of the last scenes of the movie Titanic when the girl after losing her beloved(Ironice it was, as he was always trying to save her), asks for help in the misty atmosphere from the snow filled cold waters,with a whistle in her mouth.
A distant boat, some rays of hope and .......
Had such an incident taken place in India, the girl would had also died along with her lover and never n never ask for support.
The famous love stories of Heer- Ranja, Sohni- Mahiwal is vibrant in whole of the Punjab, where I live in
Your shot just took me to the last scenes of Titanic movie.
What more shall I say Chris?
You are a gem, you aroused a thousands of feelings in me today.
Rajeev

atus (15476) 2006-11-25 11:11

Hello Chris,
fantastic b/w shot here of an impressive atmosphere. The ring of halo is a great effect and focuses very well the main scene which is fabulously captured with the early morning mist and the reflection. Very nice one! Tfs and have a nice Sunday!
Attila

syd1946 (17965) 2006-11-25 11:26

Hi Chris,
What a wonderful image!The black and white works very well here and with this beautiful light creates an amazing atmosphere.The small boat in the fog gives a nice sense to me.I like it Chris!

Have a nice weekend,
Thomas

izmirli (3277) 2006-11-26 0:19

merhaba dear christopher
very good black white picture.very good light and silhouettes.beautiful composition.well done.best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

sabyasachi1212 (19546) 2006-11-26 0:21

Hi Chris,
Good to see you back. Your posts as always are enlightening. There is so much to learn about the places where they come from. The halo and the lens flare both adds to the beauty of this picture. I have just done a WS out of curiosity to find out what it might have looked in colour taking broad hints from your title. Wanted to share this with you.
With Greetings from India
Sabyasachi

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AiresSantos (42826) 2006-11-26 3:09

Hi Chris,
Very gorgeous black and white picture. Excellent light effect. Veru well framed and done.
TFS and greetings,
Aires

Gerrit (36229) 2006-11-26 4:19

Hi Chris,
impressive picture. The halo and the mist give it strenght and suggest a mythical goal for the men in the boat.
regards, Gerrit

Click3 (1871) 2006-11-26 6:22

Hola Chris...just love the drama you have created here...it certainly looks out from a film...they are searching in the night...very emotional capture.B&W just right...even the flare adds.
Excelente !
Saludos from Chile, Robert

parbo (11006) 2006-11-26 8:34

Hi Chris,

Lens flare is adding great effects like they are in glass sphere with excellently caught bird too. Your cleverly managed light source is creating splendid silhouettes of objects in your frame. Sharp silhouettes on boat are stunning with fisherman and reflection of sun. Haze on water and again silhouettes of forest at background are also great. Congratulations.

I was worried for you given break posting. I hope everything is okay for you and your family.

Friendly Regards,

Parbo

Budapestman (42756) 2006-11-26 18:43

Hi Christopher!
Stunning and mysterious image! What an exctinig and fascinating impression! Its an excellent observation and very successful shot. Splendid and refined photo!
Thank you, nice days
George

turkamerikali (4772) 2006-11-26 21:39

Hi Chris,
Great B&W composition my friend.
I like your pov,dof,frame,note,mist,crab catching fishermen,reflections and focus.Well Done.TFS
Tolga

vinicio (22428) 2006-11-27 2:36

Clever backlight, indeed, the result is magic, the ring of the sun into your camera is well used and the image have good atmosphere, compliments.
Ciao
Vinicio

riclopes (33131) 2006-11-27 3:25

Hi Chris, this is a very impressive work. It's an original capture and that halo is great in there, holding the boat as a safe protector for the danger coming from that activity. The B&W option works perfectly and the result is very beautiful. Poetic and artistic and interesting note as well.
Very well done!
Cheers,
Ricardo

tabora (13640) 2006-11-27 14:49

Bonsoir christopher,
J'aime beaucoup l'aura du Soleil et son reflet sur l'eau, le bateau semble immergé du brouillard qui donne un air mystérieux a l'ensemble.
A+ Joseph

danielswalsh (13324) 2006-11-27 21:40

Another excellent shot Chris!

I really like the halo effect of the sun through the fog. The fisherman and the random birds are the icing on the cake.

Exceptionally well done Chris, this one goes into my fav's!
- Dan

thaprem (2498) 2006-11-28 2:23

Chris,
A well shot one here...The ring really makes a great sense after the note...
THe sun, dusky morning sky, the ambience all tell a strong story here...
An Ideal choice for Monochrome.
Cheers,
Prem.

Rosa_d_MonteLua (1504) 2006-11-28 2:43

Hi Chris!
Interesting effect of the sunlight refraction, giving the tonal range which permitted the option by this B&W version with excellent result. Good POV with the boat silhouette almost in front of the sunlight.
TFS and my best regards,
Rosa

markstaples (15670) 2006-11-28 4:15

Hi Chris
This is a lovely shot ... the central composition was definitely called for here. The photo is very artistic and you've captured a great atmosphere. Very nice work indeed.
Best wishes
Mark

chc (1468) 2006-11-28 14:56

Hi Chris,
Vary beautiful composition. The combination of the fog, the circle and the ray of light give a special atmosphere to your photograph. I like the position of the boat entering in the fog with the men (coming from calm waters) looking at this adventure.
christophe

bakes888 (18327) 2006-12-02 23:36

Hi Christopher. Great photo. I love the atmosphere you have created with the backlight through the mist. The halo, birds and reflections all add to this image. Well captured and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

kajspice (4534) 2006-12-06 7:14

Well, I simply have to join the choir of voices on this one...it has such a nice feeling attached to it. Interesting that you chose to subdue the atmosphere by converting to b/w...I think this was a brave but apt choice as it gives a slightly eery feel and separates it from the thousands of scenic images around here...

jemaflor (39755) 2006-12-14 7:34

Hi Christopher,
Well captured this original effect, well too this boat in the circle to give more effect.

sadeik (3159) 2006-12-30 4:29

Good b&w, Ilike the sun ring in this. The note is excellant and greatly adds to the image. These days I now realise that an image is made by the context of the notes, writings etc. No note and many of the photos are lost souls tryong to find a home

Simon

Manamo (3474) 2006-12-30 17:54

Hello Chris,
beautiful capture, really! what time was it?early I guess... I'm sure you worked quite hard in pp to get this huge round flare around the rising sun. To be honest, I think this picture would be even better without...Is it natural? I'm a bit ambivalent about it. It kind of drains my attention too much. I like of course the beautiful mist over the water and the quiet mood of the compo...You did not pull the curves too much to increase the contrasts and it keeps this one quiet, which is very good. The reflection is beautiful as well, but the best are the birds flying...it really adds to your nice compo!
Thanks a lot pal!
Marc

cam (8880) 2007-01-08 8:49

Hi Christopher
I wonder how you got the second sun?
I could not pass this creation,exceptionnal and surprising.Rarely a flare is constructive to the image and the principal mood creator as is the case here.

B&W is the best for this kind of image.
Fare well
Charles

designsoul (21394) 2007-01-15 8:44

Superbly composed, central bw composition Christopher, a joy to look at how you did it, a rather everyday scene has been filled with the magic of your vision and great skill. Love the flare here, works wonders to create this marvellous halo.
sasa

surel (1028) 2007-01-23 18:06

Hi Chris,
it's really magical shot.I do like it. I like the sense more than form.Thanks for sharing.
Best regards,
Hare

abulafia (4802) 2007-11-26 17:07

Hi Chris
You have got some awesome B+W's in your gallery.
I really like this one, the mist and the glare in the lens that frames the boat so well is great.
Wonderful mood.
Harry