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Catch Me If You Can


Catch Me If You Can
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Copyright: Klaudio Dadich (daddo) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1642 W: 29 N: 1673] (7705)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-17
Categories: Daily Life
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-25 23:38
Viewed: 451
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Taken at the pier, this photo gives the impression that there is a game of tag going on. It's just an optical illusion.
I include, thanks to wikipedia, some information about Darwin:

Darwin is situated in the Northern Territory, on the Timor Sea. The town proper is built on a low bluff overlooking Darwin harbour, flanked by Frances Bay to the east and Cullen Bay to the west. The remainder of the city is flat and low-lying, and coastal areas are home to recreational reserves, extensive beaches, and excellent fishing.
Darwin is closer to the capitals of three other countries than to the capital of Australia: Darwin is 3,144 kilometres (1,954 mi) away from Canberra. Dili (East Timor) is 656 kilometres (408 mi) from Darwin, Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) is 1,818 kilometres (1,130 mi), and Jakarta (Indonesia) is 2,735 kilometres (1,699 mi) from Darwin. Even Singapore is only slightly farther away at 3,360 kilometres (2,088 mi), as is Manila (Philippines) at 3,206 kilometres (1,992 mi).
Along with its importance as a gateway to Asia, Darwin also acts as an access point for the Kakadu National Park, Arnhem Land, and northerly islands such as Groote Eylandt and the Tiwi Islands. The city is the largest in the area, and provides services for these remote settlements.
Darwin has the largest proportional population of indigenous Australians (9.7% in 2006) of any Australian capital city [1], and a significant percentage of its residents are recent immigrants from South East Asia (Asian Australians were 9.3% of the Darwin's population in 2001). Darwin has a youthful population with an average age of 32 years (compared to national average of around 35 years) [1] assisted to a large extent by the military presence and the fact that many people opt to retire elsewhere.[12]
Darwin's population comprises people from many different ethnic backgrounds. The 2006 Census revealed the following most places of birth for overseas migrants: England (3.4%), New Zealand (2.1%), Philippines (1.4%) and East Timor (0.9%). 18.3% of the city's population was born overseas which is less than the Australian average of 22% [1]
The most common non English languages spoken in Darwin are: Greek, Italian, Indonesian, Vietnamese and Cantonese.[1]
According to the 2006 census, 53.4 per cent of the Darwin residents are identified as Christians, 2.1 per cent as Buddhists, 0.8 per cent as Muslims, 0.3 per cent as Hindus, 0.07 per cent as Jews and 21.5 per cent as having no religion.
As for the photo, my horizon had a curved look to it. I tried rotation of image but that did not solve the dipping at both ends. So I used the transform/distortion option and lifted the horizon at either end.
I took this photo from Stokes Hill Wharf.It is here that one can munch on the local burgers that contain either camel, buffalo, kangaroo or crocodile meat.
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  • japiey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1826 W: 334 N: 2568] (9295)
  • [2008-03-25 23:54]

Hi Klaudio,

Good timing, and a fine action captured.
Beautifull composition, and tones.
All the best.

jp

Pozdrav Klaudio,

I love Darwin, from the photos at least. Although little of the city (or the countryscape) is seen here, I still like it. A great composition, and wonderful colors, a fine motive beside that and the exposure is absolutely perfect, bright enough, and still showing us some distinct clouds. Nicely done.

See you around.

All my day I will dream about see - by this picture! Great work!
Best regards
Wojtek
P.S. Good note!

Hello Klaudio,
A simple but very effective composition with the action caught at just the right moment. I like the cool blue tones. The whole has great clarity.

Hello Klaudio

Very good capture and the timing is very impressive, It sure seems like that the little boat is outrunning the bigger one.

Good one
Regards
Kamran

Funny shot, and the title fits very well.
One just has that impression.
Regards Stefano

Hi Klaudio
To mepodseca na onaj film sa Leonardom di Capriom a sama slika je interesantna
Jako sam ti zahvalan na informacijama a i svaka pomoc mi je dobro dosla sto se Australije tice
Puno pozdrava,Braca

Hello Klaudio
I liked this cat and mouse chase. Also great dinamism gives from the moviments of the both ships. Bravo ihsan

Hi Klaudio
It does look like a game of tag and the little guy is on the run. Well seen.
Phil

Exactly, it gives the impression that the small boat is running away from the tug. Very well seen. The photo is very pleasant due to the beautiful colours of the sea and the nice sky.
Antonio

zdr Klaudio
nadam se da cu ovog leta nekoliko dana provesti na camcu na Dunavu, mozda ce me neko slikati sa obale, ali ovako dobra fotografija sigurno nece biti
pozz Bane

Hi Klaudio.
Delightful shot of these two little boats that could. Great title, too. I'm sure you were more interested in the two boats, but the shot turned out to have a nice sky and a bit of interest on the horizon, as well as marvellous colouring in the sea. It's a terrific exposure.
Regards,
Andrew
By the way, I think you've been defying the gods again!!! No?

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  • avene Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1078 W: 68 N: 1339] (5038)
  • [2008-03-27 13:37]

hello Klaudio,
you're right, it does look like the little boat is teasingly running circles around the larger one, the white foam creates a very strong sense a movement. but what I like best is the amazing colours of the water, that's the essence of the South Seas as far as I'm concerned :) very nice work, my compliments.

with kind regards,
Kristine

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  • Vasa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 439 W: 0 N: 1174] (4027)
  • [2008-03-27 17:41]

Dragi Dado,

video sam ti i fotke iz Turske, ali ja nekako volim kada prikazuješ Australiju, jer to čini mi se radiš s punim srcem. I pored svega sam iznenađen što imaš i materijal iz Darvina, jer baš nije blizu Melburna. Uostalom, ti putuješ po svetu, a što ne bi i do severne Australije. Fotka mi se sviđa i more prosto mami. Dunava mi je preko glave. Puno te pozdravljam i hvala ti za opširan tekst

Branko

Hi Klaudio,
It certainly looks like the small boat is running away. Good clear composition & well captured.
Regards
Santo

Ciao Klaudio ,
nice gaming of boats that you have capurated ,
great picture .
all the best
Giorgio

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