Size and Speed by Walter Otto Koenig

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13-AUG-2014

Size and Speed

The 100,000 ton plus USS Carl Vinson and the Patriot Tour Boat with two turbo charged 1,400 horse power engines.
The web site does not give the speed of the Patriot, but it does a harbor tour normally lasting two hours in half an hour.

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6g IF-ED AF-S DX VR
1/640s f/8.0 at 170.0mm iso200 hide exif

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Date/Time	13-Aug-2014 09:48:08
Make	Nikon
Model	NIKON D300
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	170 mm
Exposure Time	1/625 sec
Aperture	f/8
ISO Equivalent	200
Exposure Bias	999.00
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Frank Brault		17-Feb-2015 18:44
A brilliant and marvelous juxtaposition! V

Jean D		13-Feb-2015 21:49
Lovely capture of the very colorful Patriot against a captivating Naval aircraft carrier which looks to be retired. ~V

Dave Petersen Photography		17-Jan-2015 17:28
The placement of the boat and the carrier work so well. The red, white and blue of the tour boat symbolizes so much. Great capture and perfect timing. Voted

Julie Oldfield		17-Jan-2015 02:03
Cool shot! Must be a fun ride.

Tom LeRoy		16-Jan-2015 15:18
Really dynamic shot with the huge Carl Vinson as the backdrop. Man, I'd love to drive that cool tour boat! V

Range View		15-Jan-2015 21:59
Now that is spectacular! Great compo with the carrier in the background. V Barbara

Pieter Bos		15-Jan-2015 20:34
Great combination! ~V

Chris		15-Jan-2015 20:28
Great juxtaposition of the two boats, good comparison.

John Hamers		15-Jan-2015 18:57
Wonderful color contrast between tour boat and battlehip. Great composition too. V!

Buz Kiefer		15-Jan-2015 18:36
Nice juxtaposition and a dramatic shot. Good one, Walter.

Carol How		15-Jan-2015 18:25
Fabulous capture….very dynamic! V

joseantonio		15-Jan-2015 17:57
Excellent timing for this capture.V

Kim		15-Jan-2015 17:24
Quite a capture! Great work Walter! V

globalgadabout		15-Jan-2015 16:57
sheer dynamism, and it stands out well against the battleship grey...

bill friedlander		15-Jan-2015 16:43
A streamlined shape and cool paint job make the Patriot a pleasing subject to photograph. V

Ken Chambers ARPS		15-Jan-2015 16:39
Lovely paintwork of the Patriot Tour Boat, makes a superb picture.

Jim's Atavistic Visions		15-Jan-2015 16:16
The Carl Vinson can move relatively fast for it' size though.

Noël		15-Jan-2015 16:15
I fancy a ride on that! v

Gerard Koehl		15-Jan-2015 16:13
Magnifique prise. V

Jim Coffman		15-Jan-2015 15:56
WOW!!! What a great comparison here! Nice work,Walter!

J. Scott Coile		15-Jan-2015 15:54
Zoom zoom...

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