Monday, January 28, 2008

Boats

Photographing anything on the sea is very tricky because of the sunlight, water, and reflections. Within a few minutes of each other about 4:30 pm I took several photos of this sailboat in the foreground and commercial shrimp boat way out in the ocean. Each photo turned out distinctly different from one another because of the rapidly changing sunlight. I posted this one because it is my husband's favorite.

20 comments:

Jim Klenke said...

looks like a very peaceful place to watch boats. wonderful picture.

Olivier said...

photo de rêve, elle est superbe. bravo a la photographe.
Photo dream, it is superb. Bravo to the photographer.

Anonymous said...

I love the big sailboat. Those sails send me. Lovely late afternoon light.

Anonymous said...

I was watching a National Geographic photographer the other day and he happened to say something like this "plane" matches that one so there should be no differences to account for when I take the picture.

When there are differences, like you have with the boats, then the results can, apparently, vary all over the place.

Still, Kate, it is a beautiful photograph.

Peter said...

Of course we haven't seen the other ones, but this one has a wonderful light!
As usual, I was absent from blogging during the weekend, so I have just now also admired your posts about music, theatres, churches... Seems to be a fabulous place!

Jilly said...

This is just lovely, Kate. Almost black and white yet gold The light is beautiful.

alice said...

I have not seen the others but this one is beautiful! And I agree with you, the sea is always good for inspiration!

sonia a. mascaro said...

Nice photo, with the sea gold color.

Raquel Sabino Pereira said...

WHAT AN AMAZING SHOT, KATE!!!!!!!!!

marley said...

Your husband made a good choice! I like it very much, the light on the water is beautiful.

The D in D & T said...

this is really beautiful, gorgeous, peaceful shot.

Annie said...

That shrimp boat even looks a bit like a shrimp. Fractals, anyone.

You asked what the bathhouse looks like inside. It's been years since I was inside but I remember a long porch with chairs, tiled bathrooms, big claw-footed tubs with swirling water, quiet rooms with massage tables, large fluffy robes and towels.

sonia a. mascaro said...

Hi Kate, thanks for your nice comment and for sent me Maggi's photo. I updated and Maggi in on my post now. I think Olivia will like it.

isa said...

Love the light! Wistful photo, isn't it?

Dorothée said...

You are so talented Kate! What a splendid photo wiht such relaxing tones. The composition is also very aesthetic. I just LOVE IT so much.

Southern Heart said...

I can see why this was your DH's favorite...it's a wonderful photo!

Gordon said...

This is a beautiful photo;such interesting lighting. You take such wonderful photos, so I am honoured that you want to 'borrow' one of mine. If you would like a higher resolution copy, email me at adelaideinphotos@gmail.com and I will send it to you.

Fabrizio Zanelli said...

It's simply wonderful !

Nikon said...

Beautiful shot, Kate.
The sailboat is a great design, too - looks like an "oldie."

Suzi-k said...

what a beauty, you must think you've died and gone to heaven!