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Ferry - 0515 - Tsawwassen to Duke Point
Ferry - 0515 - Tsawwassen to Duke Point
Ivo


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Boats (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Tokina AF 80-200mm f/2.8 AT-X 828AF Pro for Nikon
Location: Strait of Georgia, British Columbia
Date: May 21, 2008
Aperture: 1/180
ISO: 100
Shutter: F8
Galleries: Seascapes, Transportation
Date Uploaded: May 23, 2008

 "As the sea awoke from its slumber, it gently smiled at its friend, the restless sky. The new morning appeared troubled, uncertain of its prevailing mood. As the thoughtful sea attempted to pacify its eternal companion, a silent ship stole quiet passage through the dialog with little notice, interest or influence."

Funny, everyone in their "right mind" was sleeping in their ferried cars while I was bouncing all over the deck trying to get a shot of this amazing sunrise ................. with a boat in the frame of course. I felt lucky to be one of the few that endured fatigue to behold this magnificence.

Though the shot relies greatly upon the environment for its impact, I feel it fits the challenge perfectly. I hope y'all feel the same. Enjoy.


Statistics
Place: 20 out of 162
Avg (all users): 6.3838
Avg (commenters): 7.4000
Avg (participants): 6.1268
Avg (non-participants): 6.5439
Views since voting: 1896
Views during voting: 367
Votes: 185
Comments: 33
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 06/01/2008 09:15:12 PM
beautiful shot although i think the clouds dominate the pic, if its for a "boat" challenge.

nice lens ivo!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/01/2008 05:54:56 PM
glorious sky but i feel it is the main focus of the photo when boats is the subject. I can certainly understand why you took it though
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 05/31/2008 07:39:57 PM
Looks like HDR? I expect a Top 10 here. Bursting with drama. Wow. A seven for you.
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 05/31/2008 07:46:33 AM
sky is fantastic!
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 05/30/2008 10:17:52 PM
I love the clarity of the clouds, but the boat is a very minor part of this picture, and the challenge should make it a focal point.
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 05/30/2008 09:13:01 PM
Almost missed the boat I was so struck by the clouds. Awsome. Bumping Up.
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 05/30/2008 06:49:08 PM
Hope you can pronounce that first place! Awesome clouds, and I like the way they loom over the ship that looks tiny in relation.
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 05/30/2008 03:42:56 PM
What an absolutely amazing sky. Love the color tone you chosen on this also. Oh and there is a boat to, pity it wasn't closer.
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 05/30/2008 11:44:21 AM
Great sky, fantastic colours. That silver streak along the horizon is the final touch. The ferry is just an alibi for the challenge, right...;) Just joking, it is an essential element, balancing it all.
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 05/29/2008 08:05:03 PM
I like the layers here - 8
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 05/29/2008 05:07:28 PM
When you see those clouds, you go in the other direction.
Great clouds and sun reflection off the water. Frame really looks good with this shot.
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 05/29/2008 02:37:32 PM
Wow - looks very 3-D and totally cool. But, the boat is kinda down-played and the challenge is about 'Boats'. So, I'll still go with a 9.
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 05/29/2008 10:36:20 AM
Love the greys and yellows - great editing.
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 05/28/2008 09:22:47 PM
You've done a really good job of establishing depth and perspective. This is an awesome shot.
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 05/28/2008 08:49:25 PM
One of the nicest composition here... Amazing skies and light nuances...
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 05/28/2008 08:03:52 PM
Black cloud,huh? At first I didn't care too much for the smallness of the boat. Came back a few times and now see the black cloud following it. Updated from 7 to 8. Nice shot
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 05/28/2008 07:57:28 PM
what a sky!!
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 05/28/2008 04:50:20 PM
WOW! What beautiful clouds. The PP is perfect, IMHO. 10
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 05/28/2008 02:43:49 PM
Awesome capture of the sky!
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 05/28/2008 10:20:07 AM
Sky is just fabulous - boat is rather overpowered!
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 05/27/2008 02:06:02 PM
Look at that sky!! Rather overwhelms the boat but then boats are always at the mercy of nature, no matter how secure we humans feel on them.
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 05/27/2008 12:11:32 PM
great BC sky, nice loomy feel here. 8
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 05/27/2008 12:03:35 PM
the sky is awesome! but the boat is so tiny against it......
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 05/27/2008 09:14:51 AM
Globally nice, but the water is overprocessed in my opinion
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 05/27/2008 08:09:51 AM
awesome sky
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 05/26/2008 04:43:31 PM
very dramatic!
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 05/26/2008 04:06:33 PM
This is a beautiful photo... I wish there was a little more emphasis on the boat. 7
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 05/26/2008 11:10:49 AM
I've lived in Seattle for over 20 years - never seen a sky like that - nice job. If this were a sky challenge, this would be a really high score...
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 05/26/2008 07:33:36 AM
Beautiful sky.. but the boat is a bit lost in all this overwelming nature..
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 05/26/2008 06:14:34 AM
dnmc
 05/26/2008 05:41:24 AM
A very dramatic sky! Gorgeous! Only wish the water had a softer feel to compliment and not compete against it.
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 05/26/2008 02:02:40 AM
Great sky !!
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 05/25/2008 08:18:48 PM
beautiful drama in the sky...nice edit
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