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snunney (130967) 2014-10-28 3:30

Hello Bev,
I am not sure about the synchronised swimmers but the reflections are certainly very attractive in the rippling waters of the harbour. Good choice of the vertical format to frame the cranes and their reflections. Agreeable light and colours; very good sharpness.

Spyder (4) 2014-10-28 3:46

Well blow me over, Bev………I would have thought that this was a "man" thing!!!!!
Great catch & I love the reflection, the distorted booms.
Thanks for this beauty.
Greetings & best wishes from Bourges.
Edward

Sergiom (117241) 2014-10-28 6:28

Bonjour Beverly

J'apprécie que tu aies bien pris soin de ne pas couper les reflets des grues dans l'image. Cela donne une image très soignée avec de bien jolies couleurs coordonnées.

Amicalement

Serge

holmertz (101980) 2014-10-28 9:41

Hello Bev,
This clever observation gave you a superb composition. It's amazing how very ordinary things, not very beautiful by themselves, can produce something as smart and elegant as this when seen from the right spot by the right pair of eyes.
Kind regards,
Gert

ikeharel (112419) 2014-10-28 10:31

Good evening Beverly, and thanks for the note written.
Ports and other waterfront activities always an intriguing subjects.
Found the two cranes in blue and yellow, contrast the mostly brown and grey surrounding - yet, with the inevitable reflection on the calm water surface. white boats are a nice bonus to this beautiful compo.
Best regards,
Ike

Tue (91564) 2014-10-28 13:59

Hello Bev,
Ah, the reflections are absolutely wonderful here, I've always really liked them, as you can see in my most recent post. ;-) The yellow colours in the blue surroudings look great.
Lars

asajernigan (21427) 2014-10-29 7:20

Hello Bev,
Your composition is nice here using the reflection to create depth and balance for the shot. The vertical format is perfect here allowing closeup detail along with the depth of the scene. The lighting is fine and the photo has excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

tyro (30513) 2014-10-29 8:54

Hello Bev,

Very well seen and very well taken too! How clever of you to spot this symmetry and to present it so well.

Your composition is excellent with the two booms of the cranes perfectly parallel as are their reflections in the smooth water beneath. All the elements are pleasingly arranged within the frame, your exposure is perfect and the details and sharpness are exquisite.

Fabulous!

Kind Regards,

John.

P.S. I did say that this picture was sharp. And it is - stunningly sharp. But have you seen what TE has been doing over the past couple of days? They seem to be resizing all pictures to 800 pixels wide, whether the original image is larger or smaller.

So, when I view this picture at its "proper" width of 611 pixels (as you uploaded it), it's perfectly sharp. But on the "new" TE website it's been enlarged to 800 pixels in width and the quality is dreadful - and it's totally unsharp too. Have a look yourself if you don't believe me.

I see that you've also had a wee discussion with Craig about this and I've also posted a message or two on the forum - hopefully one of the administrators might take heed and do something. Poor Craig sounds like he's about to undertake self immolation.

macjake (98262) 2014-10-30 10:55

Hi Bev
Haha, i have a few photos like this in my personal gallery from our large Port of Vancouver. Just haven't gotten around to posting them.

basically every subject in the scene has its own positives.
love the cranes, love the two yellow vehicles, love the 2 rustic buildings in the bg and you can never go wrong with having a couple of boats in a scene with reflections.

lots to like here.
see you around
craig

Kielia (24077) 2014-11-03 5:10

Dear Beverley,
very picturesque and excellently composed impression of the cranes. The colors are very pleasant and harmonious and the light and the reflections are very beautiful. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

gildasjan (43826) 2014-11-17 8:50

Bonsoir Beverley
Une cadrage symétrique qui laisse toute sa place aux reflets.C'est bien vu et bien réalisé.
Bonne soirée
Amicalement
Gildas