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Whim Of The Winds

© Marty Straub

Whim Of The Winds

Uploaded: October 25, 2010

Description

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

Comments

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. #8994497

Melissa Olsen October 25, 2010

Now that is the way to frame a sailboat. #8994506

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 25, 2010

Great effort Marty - Fantastic pov, framing and colors!! Jeff #8994552

Mitch Spence level-classic 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. #8994715

Monnie 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! #8994727

Marty 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. #8994768

Marcel J. Fernandez October 25, 2010

Very creative to shoot the sailboat through the open door in the building. Splendid work, Marty! #8994926

Julianne 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! #8995031

Ron 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! #8995522

Val Feldman level-deluxe 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! #8995618

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic October 25, 2010

Great timing and framing indeed. Beautiful color, contrast and details. Excellent capture! #8995671

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 25, 2010

You sure posted some awesome shots while I was gone, Marty! WTG! :-) k #8995706

Ellen Hodges October 25, 2010

Super excellent timing and composition, Marty! The lighting, too, is superb!!!! Way over the top gorgeous!!! #8995759

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.
Very well done,my friend.
Mystic is such a fun place,as Sabrina I love it too. #8996345

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.
Very well done,my friend.
Mystic is such a fun place,as Sabrina I love it too. #8996359

Marty Straub October 26, 2010

Thank you, everyone, and Maria twice. #8996859

frank 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.
Have a great day, you take care. #8997355

Dianna Murphy November 04, 2010

I love how you got the sailboat framed. Beautiful color and light and clarity. a fine job! #9014773

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe 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!! #9019480

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