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OCT-12-2010 Techo

6th Place "~QM2~" by Techo

The ocean liner Queen Mary 2.


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Canon Image Challenge13-Oct-2010 19:02
Thanks Sharon :)

-Techo
Canon Image Challenge13-Oct-2010 02:51
I don't think so, Techo. Without the remains of the pier you would have a fairly ordinary ship sailing off into the sunset shot. The pier adds framing and leading lines and interest. I don't think it makes it busier, it just adds atmosphere. I would leave it in! ~Sharon
Canon Image Challenge13-Oct-2010 02:32
Quick question, would the shot be better without the remains of the old pier in the foreground? Tnx.

-Techo
Canon Image Challenge13-Oct-2010 01:39
Thanks Penny, and Sharon :)
Doh, the horizon got me there. I only cropped the bottom/top a bit but forgot to check for the horizon. I was waiting for a nice sunset all week, this seemed like a nice evening to get some fresh air. I was going for a long exposure at sunset with the water all crystal calm and the sunset reflecting off nicely but I guess I got another splendid surprise. I was taking a 120sec exposure when I saw the ship coming in, I was scrambling to finish that and get in position for this shot. It turned out to be the best of the bunch. The lighting conditions where changing quickly and believe it or not the water was so much calmer 15min earlier. Going 1/2 mile down the beach the ship would've been twice as close to me. Maybe next time.

-Techo
Canon Image Challenge13-Oct-2010 00:19
You caught a fabulous sunset with the added bonus of the Queen Mary 2! As Penny said the framing on this is wonderful. The horizon is a little out of level but the seascape is so great it hardly matters. Very nice, Techo! And I was pleased to see it was in time to make it into the voting booth! ~Sharon
Canon Image Challenge13-Oct-2010 00:11
the Queen Mary 2!! So elegant and colorful - nice reflections on the pier - everything works compositionally too, along with the lights and darks and the framing, to make make this really special! Great work as usual. Penny Street