Once Proud

[Mad Aussie]

The Google earth photos currently show this once proud vessel sitting moored in the passage. The updated photos by google will show a different scene I think ...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6126/5924557946_cb265223fb_o.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6124/5923994627_4c65b90c35_o.jpg

[JAS_Photo]

Great B&W's M.A. The textures and contrasts in the second photo are especially nice!

[thoughton]

The 2nd one works well for me, great detail and the closer crop focuses nicely on the derelict nature of the boat while still showing that it is half submerged.

[Mad Aussie]

Thanks both. The 2nd one certainly was the real shot. I took the other just an overall view.

[asnow]

I really like the tones and composition of the 2nd one. I don't quite understand why you said "The updated photos by google will show a different scene I think..."

[Iguanasan]

Thanks both. The 2nd one certainly was the real shot. I took the other just an overall view.

And it shows. The knotted rope, holes, and peeling paint tell the story that the title emphasizes. Well done!

[Mad Aussie]

Thanks Iggy.

Asnow ... right now you can see this boat floating proudly on the passage if you use Google earth ( use these cordinates 26°54'17.44" S 153°04'30.33" E in the search) but next time they update the maps obviously the boat is not going to be floating.

[asnow]

Now I understand. Google shows it floating. Thanks for the explanation.
Sad for the boat (and I guess the owner), however it makes for a much better picture.

[edG]

well made MA!

[Mad Aussie]

Cheers Ed