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predicament

a windstorm blew this sailboat onto the beach a few days ago...to make matters worse, the owner had been living on board, so now he has a real predicament

Nikon D90
Nikkor 18-200mm - 1/500s f/9.0 at 24.0mm iso200 hide exif
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Date/Time09-Apr-2010 17:55:55
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D90
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length24 mm
Exposure Time1/500 sec
Aperturef/9
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias-0.33
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Metering Modematrix (5)
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Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
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Ron LaCroix07-Oct-2023 04:27
This looks like a very expensive fix. I hope the boat is undamaged!
Rick Bricker24-Jul-2012 15:08
Ya...just park over here...:-)
One person's predicament is another's photo op....wow.V
Long Bach Nguyen05-Jul-2012 03:33
wonderful documentary
Dan Greenberg08-Dec-2011 05:58
Great caption, David! That must have been one hell of a windstorm to blow this so far ashore. that aside, this is a very well done image that tells its story very well. ~BV~
Fernando Peres Rodrigues08-Aug-2010 17:23
Tragedy can be photogenic...
monica memoli02-Jul-2010 00:36
ooooooooooooopsssssssssss sailing on sand waves...v
Martin Lamoon27-Jun-2010 07:29
Great shot
lisamidi15-Apr-2010 19:19
Sad story, but your capture is great! v
H2M13-Apr-2010 10:56
Sad but wonderful. V
peterjay4512-Apr-2010 13:38
What a tragic turn of events for him. This is a terrific photo, David,
and a graphic demonstration of the power of nature. V.
norbi12-Apr-2010 10:44
Poor owner, but thanks for this good wide-angle shot. v. norbi
Carol How12-Apr-2010 06:04
I guess he really needs a gigantic tow truck... this is a superb image David! V
Doug Cruden11-Apr-2010 21:43
Superbly captured David - great contrast between the orderly mountains and city in the background and this unfortunate boat! Hope the owner gets it all sorted out soon...
marie-jose wolff11-Apr-2010 19:21
superb capture, great composition! V
Walter Otto Koenig11-Apr-2010 14:44
Very nice composition and perspective, both foreground and background work very well in this. Hope his predicament changes soon. "V"
Lamar Nix11-Apr-2010 12:00
Big yacht certainly looks out of place high upon the shoals! V
Paco López11-Apr-2010 04:51
Excellent! V!
Cindi Smith11-Apr-2010 03:06
Uh oh....great capture of this predicament! Love the composition. Sucks to be him right now. You aced the shot!
lou_rozensteins11-Apr-2010 00:06
In spite of the owner's unfortunate circumstances, it's a great shot, with good details and colours. Well done.
Jess. ( Lady.D.)10-Apr-2010 22:06
Quite a few of those on the Island after last week wind storm, he just need a very high tide:-)
bill friedlander10-Apr-2010 20:22
Must have been a powerful wind, it looks pretty high above water level. Hope everything works out OK. Great shot with the mountains and buildings in the background. V
Johnny JAG10-Apr-2010 18:39
No need to drop anchor!
Aud Elise Sjøsæther10-Apr-2010 18:33
Sad story...but you made it a wonderful picture! Great compo! V
Colin Storey10-Apr-2010 18:15
Some storm to do that, hope the guy is ok, makes for a great shot though. v
Peter Sussex10-Apr-2010 17:20
I feel sorry for his inconvenience, but the capture is great!
John Reynolds LRPS10-Apr-2010 17:17
Great capture. Hope the boat owner gets himself sorted out soon.
John
zyziza10-Apr-2010 16:50
superb capture! v
Gerard Koehl10-Apr-2010 16:15
Magnifique composition... V
Marcia Rules10-Apr-2010 14:58
talk about juxtaposition-----great example!!!!! V!
Jim Coffman10-Apr-2010 14:42
Oh my!!! Very nice capture of a bad situation!
Mairéad10-Apr-2010 14:32
Oh my goodness! Hope he wasn't injured. It's beautifully painted boat and there's a
stunning view in the background. V
Stephanie10-Apr-2010 14:30
Is this a casualty of your huge storm recently?
Love your compo David! V
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