Meet Jens Maersk, a photo from Zuid Holland, Sud

Photographer's Note

Meet Jens Maersk

This graphical ensemble is shot exactly amidships of the Jens Maersk, operated by the Danish Maersk shipping company. It’s a container ship which can hold some 2900 units.
It was, and by the time I write this, is still moored in Katendrecht in the Maashaven (Maas docks) after a paint job, the removal of her crane and the fitting of new lashings at a Rotterdam ship yard.

On top we see a part of the giant letter “L” from Maersk Lines (the trading name of the combined Maersk Sealand and P&O Nedlloyd businesses). I have seen the signs and numbers below it many times before but didn’t now the exact meaning. Some Googling learned me what’s what.

From left to right we see the D - L sign first. This sign (the “D” is for draught “L”is for line) indicates the position of the waterline while the ship is fully loaded. After that is the density sign, to correct the D – L level for the different types of water. Fresh water (the “F” on the scale) exerts less upwards pressure, so in fresh water the ship rides deeper in the water. In the winter due to the lower temperatures this effect is reversed (the “V” on the scale).
After that is the moulded depth scale, showing the vertical distance from the top of the keel to the top of the upper deck beam at side. When we combine the D-L line with the moulded depth scale, we see that while fully loaded, 12,2 m of Jens Maersk is below the waterline. The ship was empty, so now only 6,8 m was submerged.
These signs give a reliable and easy indication if a ship is overloaded, for reference of the crew and the harbour authorities.

In the WS is a wider view of the ship.

Some more information about it:
IMO-NR 9215177. Flag: Denmark. Manager: Maersk Line. Built in 2001 by Volkswerft Stralsund GmbH, Deutschland. Propulsion: MAN B&W 7L70 MC - performance 19,8 MW. Max. Cruising speed: 21,6 Kn. Length: 207,4 m. Breadth: 29,8 m. Draught 12,2 m . Number of containers: 2833. DWT: 33.855.

The usual PCS2 tech: cropped, altered the contrast, saturation, curves and levels for the whole pic and some elements separately, USM-ed , added a frame and saved for the web.

exif data

Camera Manufacturer : FUJIFILM
Camera Model : FinePix F10
Exposure time [s] : 1/480
F-Number : 2.8
ISO speed ratings : 80
Date taken : 2006:03:19 14:00:12
Exposure bias value : -33/100
Metering mode : Multi-segment (5)
Focal length [mm] : 36 mm (35 mm equiv)
Colour space : sRGB
Image width : 3264
Image length : 2448
Sharpness : Normal
White balance : Auto
Chroma Saturation : Normal

Cuba-Junky, andante, Galmeida, jhm, Flavia, Xalkida, john_c, digi-mom, Isabelle, spence, jrj, alvaraalto, Tue, fotobram, Yffic, arturo trouve(nt) cette note utile

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starbug (6924) 2006-04-03 11:29

hi Bert, a clever, clean design of colours and shapes, and writings of course. i like the final effect a lot.
regards

andante (7092) 2006-04-03 11:46

It is so graphical, that it resembles modern art. Thanks for sharing

Galmeida (12559) 2006-04-03 11:51

Hi Bert,
Great imaginative and creative eye catch in a resulting photo artwork design in a graphical emsemble. Very well balanced for composition in a fine enquadrement view with these nice contrasting colors and writing texts. Good guideline notes and a nice work of a detal from the boat that you captured so well. Very well seen and composed. Congratulations and have a nice week.

PS: I send the e-mail and I would also know about Maritime Hotel just near the Meeting.

All the best to you
Fernando

Fixfocus (9385) 2006-04-03 11:53

Hoi Bert,
A graphic masterpiece indeed,perfect framing and superb colors and contrasts.Somehow it reminds me of old egyptian paintings.
Greetings,
Hermann

jhm (123140) 2006-04-03 12:16

Hallo Bert,
Het idee om dit in beeld te brengen is op zich al een proficiat waard, heeft u soms een letter verwijderd bovenaan links? of was dit origineel. De schaal verdeling en kleur combinatie zijn wel goed gekozen, een creatief werk met details, maar uw nota is werkelijk intersant.
Groeten uit Vlaanderen 3/8 bewolkt en 11,7° C.
John.

carper (96) 2006-04-03 12:16

prachtige foto bert,
ja hier moet je echt oog voor hebben, de lijnen de kleuren alle goed in een compositie, en een heel goede kwaliteit.
uitstekend werk.
gr. jaap

Flavia (10352) 2006-04-03 12:33

Hi Bert,

Fantastic! An abstract paiting I would say. The color and graphism are really great and powerfull. Creative and informative!

Regards,

Flavia

Xalkida (11740) 2006-04-03 13:21

Hi Bert

Excellent abstract shot. Great vivid colors, marvelous framing, very fine POV! Great job.

john_c (24662) 2006-04-03 14:28

Hi Bert,
Amazing hues and graphics. The shot resembles a modern painting. Your framing and tight cropping ensures high impact. A very fine note complements. Very well done, Bert.
John

RGatward (20050) 2006-04-03 14:55

Absolutely love it Bert, such a great graphic design, almost like a Mondrian. Very well seen indeed.

nostromo47 (803) 2006-04-03 15:22

Another great photo-design!! I love it! :) thanx for sharing!! regards.

devimeuxbe (58557) 2006-04-03 17:22

Hi Bert
Interesting graphism. Strong colors, mysterious write. Good idea.
Bertrand

jafadabret (56497) 2006-04-04 5:55

C'est le genre de photo qui me plaît. Arriver à ce résultat avec si peu de moyens c'est ce qu'on apelle la créativité. Excellent !

spence (65) 2006-04-04 8:16

This is very well seen, Bert, and wonderfully cropped for maximum effect. Great strong colours. Modern art, Abstract, Graphic - whatever you call it, it works for me. Your workshop shot is pretty impressive too.

jrj (34841) 2006-04-04 9:21

Good eye to catch this detail on the big ship - and not least a perfect note to go with it.
Ending result interesting, almost graphical in this setting.

alvaraalto (5473) 2006-04-04 16:28

Hallo Bert,
Vreemd dat Lars nog niet is langs geweest bij dit fraaie Deense plaatje. Niet zo spectaculair als de opera die deze macenas in Kopenhagen heeft laten bouwen, maar toch van een boeiende eenvoud en schoonheid.
Goede week toegewenst, Rob

Tue (25798) 2006-04-04 18:44

Hej Bert,
Prachtige close-up van dit schip van Mærsk. Zijn schepen hebben er mede voor gezorgd dat hij (en nu zijn zoon) de rijkste man van DK werd en zodoende nu cultuur in DK ondersteunt, met recentelijk de schenking van de Opera hier in KPH, die m'n vader al noemde. :-D
De foto is van een geweldige eenvoud en heeft hele sterke kleuren. Prachtig werk!
Groeten,
Lars

Intruder (3099) 2006-04-05 14:31

Hello Bert,
i realised it was a boat without reading your note, very very nice detail you have chosen, what i like also is the cyan deep red contrast, it looks like a painting as well
have fun, sifis

MvS (4163) 2006-04-05 16:26

Again a nice detail that you caught for us. Something that we all can relate to, but still at least I never thought of taking that shot.
Thanks,
Magnus

Stepan (27210) 2006-04-06 14:54

Abract, industrial, design and graphic... A rich compo, very interesting according to me. Good framing too.
Stéphane

nerve (10231) 2006-04-07 6:49

another beautiful one, such a great idea to shoot this.. Love it!

Rinie_Hoff (9340) 2006-04-07 17:51

Yeah, I got your wider workshop photo somewhere on a photo too, when I came home, and took a detour along the Parkkade ;-)). It was such a huge ship, lying there in Katendrecht!
Great graphic picture, Bert, a very nice combination of lines, colors and outdoor types.
Nice series!

sergio1 (12150) 2006-04-11 10:25

Hi bert
Excellent series. I like the pov very very much and your colours. This is a great picture.
Regards
Sergio

Isabelle (9046) 2006-04-13 19:13

What a fantastic approach to this graphic image, Bert. I am delighted with your series at one go elegant, informative and incredibly puzzling. What an eye you have to isolate forms colors!

fotobram (386) 2006-04-22 10:29

Zeer gaaf. Prachtige geometrie en kleur/vlak verdeling. Kunstwerk. Zie het maar eens (en je zag het :-)

Translation:
Nice ! ;-)

mdetay (4863) 2006-05-21 19:54

Hi Bert,
Excellent graphic image. Very sharp and the colors are amasing. Very artistic and well balanced composition. Excellent note also. TFS. Cheers.
Michel

Yffic (6106) 2006-07-04 17:40

Bonsoir Bert,

J'adores ce type de photo à la fois très minimaliste et très graphique.
Tout est parfaitement réalisé.

Amicalement.

Yves

arturo (31) 2006-08-04 17:34

Hi Bert,

i will always have a soft spot for such subjects...coming from seamen family i have even indulged myself to study ship engineering for some time...and used to know how to read those marks so your note helps me to get some of this knowledge back...nice, neat & very graphical, an interesting subject and a perfect approach...cheers, regards

Voltri (1771) 2006-09-06 14:04

Bert, impressive that you manage to take an interestign photo out of an ordinary object.
But, if you want to get something even bigger... try to get to Maasflakte on Sept. 13 when the world's biggest Emma Maersk will berth.