Protector Of The High Seas, a photo from California, West

Photographer's Note

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven U.S. uniformed services. The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the U.S. military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission (with jurisdiction in both domestic and international waters) and a federal regulatory agency mission as part of its mission set. It operates under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, and can be transferred to the Department of the Navy by the President at any time, or by Congress during time of war. (From Wikipedia)

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jacquest (14120) 2012-10-09 6:52

Hello Eleu,

Nice view of this ship in a light that gives a very marine mood to the image. I take the liberty of posting a note about this ship.

Best regards

Jacques

USCGC Bertholf is the first Legend-class maritime security cutter of the United States Coast Guard. She is named for Commodore Ellsworth P. Bertholf, fourth Commandant of both the Revenue Cutter Service and Coast Guard. Wikipedia
Construction started: March 29, 2005
Launched: September 29, 2006
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rychem (9181) 2012-10-09 10:58

I like the difference: a big armed patrol ship and a little sail boat, well captured and composed
regards
Ryszard

fabbs99 (5407) 2012-10-09 12:01

Hi Eleu

The US navy ship looks sharp in the sea.Good daylight exposure and the image is really crisp.The small yacht sailing parallel to the US ship draws attention.Well composed photo. A great use of light. The deep depth of field is perfect.TFS.

Best Regards
Farhat

ikeharel (37280) 2012-10-10 9:34

Hi Eleu,
The (small)sail-boat scale and contrast the CG vessel.
Excelent light management, as i see the backlight on the sail itself, and far side hills on shade.
Nice marine view.
Ike