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Photographer’s Note

This photo was taken in Newport, Oregon in Old Town on the Yaquina Bay. On this day there were two old ships docked in the bayfront offering rides to those who wanted to experience the old time ships. What was really interesting is the crew of the two old ships volunteer to work on these ships for two weeks at a time. I would love to do this!

I took this photo in color and in black and white and liked the b/w for its affect. This day was very gray and drizzly lending itself to the b/w composition. I like most the pov....the ships were so huge and the mast was enormous!

Take care,
Bettina Marie =0)

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thomeryon (1274) 2006-11-26 15:32

Hello Bettina
The b/w is a good choice for that type of photography.
We can catch the size ( really big) of this old ship, on your shot.
I really like to sail, but i wouldn't like to go on the top of the mast of that ship.
Take a look ( if you want) on the shots of Myriam Villert, who is one of my favorite too. She loves a ship named "belem".
See you soon !
Pascal

yazdi (412) 2006-11-26 16:56

Hi Bettina;
I agree and like the choice of your composition in B/W, it gives the real exciting of the shot and for me much interesting is all of vertical lines which cut off with horizontal lines and again opening on the top, in different ways, great shot, exciting, cool, and as usual nice note too.
Regards!
Jamal

bakes888 (18155) 2006-11-28 1:21

Hi Bettina. Great photo. There is some life in your sky with that little break in the clouds but the composition really makes this shot. Sharp as a tack also. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

Graymond (220) 2007-01-25 20:41