Working Girl Photo

Photographer’s Note

Following on from my last post, this is a different view of North Arm Cove, (oyster lovers heaven) now we’re looking South, the sun was just skimming the tops of the trees

I’d had my wide angle on for most of the afternoon, but then a slight breeze sprung up and the water started to ripple, there goes the reflection shots I thought, so I took the opportunity to pull the 70-300 out of the bag. This old boat quickly got my attention.

She’s been a working girl for the last sixty years, every day she’s been used to service the many hundreds of oyster leases that are situated in the North Arm Cove area. Who knows how many hours she’s racked up. How much money she’s made for her owners.

I loved her lines, the straight stem, the slight flare in the bows, the smallish cabin and of course, the working cockpit. I’ll bet she’s got another sixty years left in her at least.

snunney, mortijo, jlbrthnn, burraburra, Kielia, gunbud, trekks, jusninasirun, Clementi, Urs, MLINES, skippy007, Didi has marked this note useful

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snunney (34538) 2009-10-26 1:18

Hello Peter,
A good close-up on this old lady of the sea. The composition is well framed and as you remark benefits much from the lovely reflections cast by the early evening sun. I like also the glimpses of the trees in the background. Thanks for sharing.

mortijo (12084) 2009-10-26 1:36

A well framed shot. This old boat is lovely and the reflection in the water are very nice to look at.
Have a nice day
John

Nicou (44407) 2009-10-26 1:38

Hello,

quel reflet de ce bâteau, une merveille, et le calme, la tranquilité que dégage ton image, superbe, le fond le fait très bien ressortir avec de tons chaud et ce maisons, superbe.

mercie t amitié

Nicou

ifege (1691) 2009-10-26 1:50

Ah - a back in town photo Peter. A great late afternoon shot which make the old boat stand out against the dark background and sinking sunlight.
cheers
Ian

npecanhuk (13567) 2009-10-26 2:32

Hello Peter!
A very peaceful, pleasant and beautiful picture!
Sharpness, exposure, pov and colors are excellent!
The simple composition is really successful and quite attractive! The boat and its reflection are very eye-catching!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

jlbrthnn (37505) 2009-10-26 2:58

Hello Peter,
You speak about this boat as one speaks about a woman, who very gave for the growth and the prosperity of her family. The light is superb, and you managed his intensity well. I like contrast with the background remained in the shade. Very beautiful image, congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

delpeoples (5764) 2009-10-26 3:12

Hi Pete, your title lead me to all sorts of wild assumptions, but I see we're talking about a boat. You're going all Kilgallon on us with that amazing light and those refelctions. Your DOF is excellent too, the f/7 seems to be a favourite with you - and a very effective one at that. Noice work cobber, enjoy your week, Lisa.

burraburra (831) 2009-10-26 3:22

Ahh Pete,
The afternoon light dancing all around. Making nice shadows but at the same time splashing glorious highlights in various places. Yes, I reckon the old girl has another sixty of grunt left. Nice peaceful presentation.
Cheers,
Graham.

ktanska (16486) 2009-10-26 5:35

Hi Peter,
Oh you also get poetic on older means of transport... Yes, this one has character. And variation of still and rippling water looks nice too.
Kari

rodgerg (23625) 2009-10-26 7:50

Hello Peter,

A diffult but superb managment of light give this very nice shot. I like especially the play well balanced between white ( the bota, the water, the houses) and the contrast. This play give an image full of rythm, of dynamism with a greta depht. Congratulations.
Have a nice week,
Roger

Kielia (8367) 2009-10-26 11:52

Hi Peter,
wonderful portrait of this interesting working lady (by the way: I am glad that you are sharing my passion for boats). Although you have nicely drawn the attention to her sunny side some small signs of decay are visible that tell me that she is already a little bit raddled.
Very well working POV and an amazing light. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

gunbud (27741) 2009-10-26 18:35

Hi Pete,
She is a realy beauty with her lovely profile making a striking reflection in the calm harbor in this fine late day light.
Similar in design to a Maine Lobster boat.
Oh you got me thinking of lobster, oysters and some icy cold drauft beer.
Oh well will have to wait till next summer.
Regards, Tom

bracasha75 (21900) 2009-10-27 0:32

Hello Peter
You should catch some oysters for TE Meeting with Lisa and otheres on Sunday ,if i have understud corect
Nice picture and place there on North Arm Cove
The name of the place is intresthing to !!!
All best my friend and join in sommer and life "down there"
Bratislav

jimkil (528) 2009-10-27 2:14

Hi Peter
Another nice light on this hitting the back and trees while the rest remains in shadow. I like the detail of the boat also, we can see the oldness in her. Well done
Jim

cfreire (11647) 2009-10-27 15:13

Hi Peter,
You've worked well in this composition it's quite attractive that you can feel all the athmosphere of this place. The reflections are superbs as like the lights, colors and framing. Good pov. Regards, Consuelo

diomed (3717) 2009-10-27 16:22

Hi Peter,
lovely scene with amazing reflects with an atmosphere of quiet and in the middle: the old and always working boat. I like also the background.
Have a nice day
Antonio

jusninasirun (10150) 2009-10-27 19:57

Hello Peter: The skimming diagonal sunlight creates excellent contrasting details on the working lady. The reflection and small ripples making the view so pristine. Well done and have a nice day. Best regards. Jusni

Clementi (43543) 2009-10-28 2:04

Ciao Peter,
a beautiful portrait of this elderly worker that never gets tired him and it doesn't protest.
very beautiful the image
Giorgio

Urs (2680) 2009-10-28 6:24

Hi Peter

Nice shot of the marina with the small boat perfectly farmed in the right corner giving it room to go somewhere. Then the wind rippling the otherwise quiet water, and not to be forgotten the reflection. Oh forgot, you even got some sunlight on the top of your photograph. Nicely framed and executed. well done

Best regards
Urs

foozi (4687) 2009-10-28 19:38

Hi Peter,
I like the stiff reflection and superbs rendition of the still water.
you have allowed the blurry scene to be appreciated in a calm mood.
The angle of light hit the boat and give a powerful contrast.

regards,
Foozi

Waylim (10717) 2009-10-30 9:37

Hi Peter,
She does look rather beaten up somewhat, but for the moment, she seem at ease and peaceful, resting ins this serence and calm water soaking up this sunshine. the light is very beautiful. Lovely composition. Great details and natural colors.
Way

MLINES (10852) 2009-10-30 20:56

Hi Peter, Very fine image with muted lower-light tones. The stillness echos loudly from this photograph. Well placed boat with more space ahead than behind as it should be. The 300mm works well in your steady (pre-drink) hands. Reminiscent of Canada Bay without the high density buildings taking over now. TFS. Murray.

skippy007 (6949) 2009-11-01 2:15

Hello Peter, Lovely shot, I particularly like the way the boat is lit up by the late sun given it a golden glow, not only the boat but also the top of the trees. I have spent the last 5 minutes looking for the working girl but she is nowhere to be seen. ;-)). Oh the boat, beautiful old girl!!!.
Thanks
Take care
Santo

francio64 (10738) 2009-11-01 10:27

Hello Peter, just wonderful.
I like the light reflections in the water that create diagonal light and dark.
The fish boat gives dynamism to the scene.

Well done my friend!

To soon!
Francesco

Didi (35920) 2009-11-18 16:53

Hi Peter
Interesting lateral lights with a darker background.
I like theese kind of pictures.
Best regards