The Homecoming
Uploaded: May 14, 2010
This is The Homecoming of Australian girl, Jessica Watson in Sydney Harbour after her solo sailing trip around the world. What a wonderful achievement for a 16 year old & someone for other teenagers to look up to. Welcome home Jessica. I took this off the TV!! Lens aperture F/3.2, shutter speed 1/40sec, focal length 26mm, ISO 50.
Carolyn J. Connolly May 15, 2010
Chris, it most certainly was an outstanding achievement for one so young...so BIG CONGRATULATIONS, Jessica!! To sail around the world (in just under 7 months) single-handed, non-stop and unassisted (and in the process to have had her boat completely 'knocked down' four times!) at the age of 16 is truly amazing!! :o)It's quite obvious though, when one hears her speak, that she has a VERY mature head on her shoulders for one of such tender years!! Before she had even completed her odyssey she had become an inspiration to us all - both young and old(-er!)!! ;o) On her arrival in Sydney she said that "she's not a hero, but just 'an ordinary girl who had a dream'"!! Refer:
http://www.smh.com.au/national/im-no-hero-says-humble-jessica-20100515-v54u.html
Great idea here to grab this excellent screen shot from Channel 3, Chris - neither Phil nor I even thought of doing that!! ;o/ #1268994
Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 15, 2010
An awesome achievement indeed. A wonderful tribute to a very brave girl, Chris. #8613611John Connolly May 15, 2010
A wonderful capture of this amazing feat, Chris! By the look of the crowd around the harbour, watching it at home on TV was the go!Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 15, 2010
GUTZY girl! Wonderful accomplishment! :-) k #8614122Graham Robards May 16, 2010
This is wonderful Chris, great idea! ~Pat #8614704Ruth E. Foster-Lindsay May 16, 2010
Fantastic adventure for one so young! She was very brave! Wonderful capture Chris! #8615078Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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