Whim Of The Winds
Uploaded: October 25, 2010
Small sailboats were swirling at the whim of the winds at Mystic Seaport, CT, and I wanted one to line up through the opening of this old building. Finally one drifted by and I came running from the flower garden nearby to catch it.
f/16, 1/125, 24-105mm at 70mm, ISO 400, handheld
Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Melissa G. Meiselman October 25, 2010
Wonderful framing of that single sail boat, Marty!! I love the sharp detail and outstanding composition, as well!!Melissa #1320864
Jack Ryan October 25, 2010
Very cool!!! Very well timed...of course!!! Well composed with excellent color and clarity...well worth the "running." (Monnie and I are thinking about a trip next summer/fall that would include Mystic...hope you post more photos from there.)Great work. #8994497Melissa Olsen October 25, 2010
Now that is the way to frame a sailboat. #8994506Jeff Robinson October 25, 2010
Great effort Marty - Fantastic pov, framing and colors!! Jeff #8994552Mitch Spence October 25, 2010
Well that's perfect. The weathered building and kegs are of great interest by themselves. And the deep blue of water and sky. The boat, that's that little capper that is to be loved. #8994715Monnie Ryan October 25, 2010
Could you have done it more perfectly? I doubt it! Also doubt I'd have had the patience to wait it out, but that's another story, I guess. Fantastic capture! #8994727Marty Straub October 25, 2010
Thanks folks. Mystic would be a good place for a special BP gathering. Jack, as always, there are many galleries of this place on my ParksPhotos.com site. Monnie, you would have had no problem waiting ~ notice I came running from the flower garden. #8994768Marcel J. Fernandez October 25, 2010
Very creative to shoot the sailboat through the open door in the building. Splendid work, Marty! #8994926Julianne Bradford October 25, 2010
Great thoughtful shooting Marty! Love the framing and photo on photo efect of shooting the sailboat through the building here :-) WTG! #8995031Ron McEwan October 25, 2010
Good for you Marty. I wonder what kind of brew they cook in that giant kettle that is turned upside down just to the left of the shack. This is a stunning photo my friend. You have accomplished what you set out to do. Great depth and color saturation superb too.Thought I would show that I can get different photographs sometimes. Breaks the monotony #8995319
Carol L. Fowler October 25, 2010
Glad one cooperated for your. Outstanding framing. I am sure you didn't mind waiting around there for the perfect moment! #8995522Val Feldman October 25, 2010
Old weathered wood, iron banded casks and not to forget a figurehead mounted on the front of the building (!) - a real salty flavor here at #34, Marty! Your timing was impeccable - the crisp white of the sails perfectly framed by the open door makes an avowed landlubber like me yearn to hear wind thru canvas sails! :) Nah...won't happen, at least in this lifetime! :) Superb capture! #8995618Randy D. Dinkins October 25, 2010
Great timing and framing indeed. Beautiful color, contrast and details. Excellent capture! #8995671Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 25, 2010
You sure posted some awesome shots while I was gone, Marty! WTG! :-) k #8995706Ellen Hodges October 25, 2010
Super excellent timing and composition, Marty! The lighting, too, is superb!!!! Way over the top gorgeous!!! #8995759Maria A. Gonzalez October 26, 2010
Excellent timing,Marty..I like the framing,textures,colors and blue sky..Happy for you that a sailboat went by,so you could capture what you wanted and make this seascape complete and a beautiful one at that.Maria A. Gonzalez October 26, 2010
Excellent timing,Marty..I like the framing,textures,colors and blue sky..Happy for you that a sailboat went by,so you could capture what you wanted and make this seascape complete and a beautiful one at that.Marty Straub October 26, 2010
Thank you, everyone, and Maria twice. #8996859frank w. degenhardt October 26, 2010
Marty- LOL. You never leave your spot. It does try our patances dont it? You did one heck of a job with this gorgeous work. I just love the way you got the sailboat in the frame. That in itself is work some gold. Then you show us the beuaty of this old charming building and I especailly love the white figurine hanging from it. The old wood barrels are awesome to. Stunning composition, gorgoeus colors, a beautiufl scene my friend.Dianna Murphy November 04, 2010
I love how you got the sailboat framed. Beautiful color and light and clarity. a fine job! #9014773Denny E. Barnes November 07, 2010
The run was worth it, Marty! What an outstanding capture and so perfect!! Beautifully seen, well timed and exceptionally well done!! Love it!! #9019480Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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