Friendship of Salem, a photo from Massachusetts, Northeast

Photographer's Note

There are many possible shots within this one but I chose to show the wide view. It was shot in RAW and there is a detail of it in the workshop as well as a close up of the rigging shot the previous week on a sunny day.

The structure to the left is left in on purpose. It is a post and beam building being moved to the location as part of the exhibit. It is a period structure from the start of the 18th century and is being rebuilt using the same hand tools that constructed it originally.

The Salem East Indiaman “Friendship” was launched in 1797. She made 15 voyages during her career to Batavia, India, China, South America, the Caribbean, England, Germany, the Mediterranean, and Russia. Built for the Salem mercantile firm Waite and Peirce in the South River shipyard of Enos Briggs, she ended her activities as an American merchant vessel when she was captured as a prize of war by the British Sloop of War HMS Rosamond in September 1812.

The replica of Friendship was built by the National Park Service using modern materials and construction methods while retaining the appearance of the original ship. This is the “
Friendship of Salem” as she sits quay side in Salem Massachusetts.

mark_mk, gunbud, Budapestman, Longroute, dareco, Royaldevon, lrw1966, Juntas, Charo trouve(nt) cette note utile

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mark_mk (266) 2008-10-24 14:49

Hi Greg,
it`s a very nice one! I love the reflections of the boat in the water and the light, your vertical framing was the right decission to get the whole reflection in the image. Great colros and nice sharpness, beautiful shot, nice work!

Take care
Mark

jonathan_hart (21276) 2008-10-24 14:50

a very special lighting, interesting, and the reflection composition works very well, beautiful photography
regards
jc

gunbud (34066) 2008-10-24 19:09

Hi Greg,
Wonderful vertical look at this striking replica of this beautiful 18th century merchant vessel.
The details here are stunning as the well seen rigging makes a stunning reflection in the placid harbor.
The silver blue sky works very well as a backdrop to feature this beauty.
Regards, Tom

grux (135) 2008-10-25 0:23

Hello,
The compo is quite well done : reflection, the foreground that leads the look to the vessel, the light that creates au particular atmosphere.
Just one detail, on the left, it looks like a metallic structure that disturbs the reading of your photograh (I put a version without it in WS)
anyway, TFS
Best regards
Jean-Yves

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pablominto (53746) 2008-10-25 1:45

Hello Greg,

There is an old classic, still floating!
It is amazing to think they crossed the seven seas in these comparatively small vessels in all kinds of weather and hardships...
I like the composition here, even if it doesn't give so many details of the ship!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Budapestman (82620) 2008-10-25 7:42

Hi Greg,
Superb photo from this beautiful sailing boat with an interesting note. I like the old ships very much because of their imposing and elegant exterior. I remember what there was an experience to look at in London Cutty Sark commercial sailing boat and in Stockholm reconstructed Vasa warship. An excellent premiére. Thank you for sharing. Have a nice weekend
George

Longroute (19600) 2008-10-25 8:45

Lately your shots are moving to my favourite subjects: boats and ships!
I had heard about that famous vessel... The view with the reflections on the water is fine, though it's a pity you got no sunshine. But your mastery in composition makes one forgive that detail. Still I wander why you didn't post the one taken with fair weather.
Greetings,
Donato

dareco (17136) 2008-10-25 14:08

Very nice composition! I like the lead in and vertical framing. A perfect mirror image in the water. This looks like a work of art to me. TFS

Royaldevon (56528) 2008-10-26 2:51

Hello Greg,

This is a fine ship and how amazing that such ships crossed the Atlantic!
The portrait style is perfect for this shot, emphasising the height and allowing the reflection.
Although there is no strong light, I rather like the sombre mood that is created by the clouds. It reminds us that these ships sailed in inclement weather, too.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

lrw1966 (1632) 2008-10-27 8:51

Greg HiL:

Very very interesting and educational composition for me. Amazing details, PoV and clarity along with the educational notes.

Congratulations, very nice, my friend
Larry
USA-tfs

Juntas (7960) 2008-10-27 15:27

HI Greg. That's a wonderful ship. I like the composition with those quays entering the scene and leading the eye to the ship. Colors, reflections and details are very good as long with that wonderful sky. Workshops are main shots to me; that's a very nice set of photos that you present us with. Very well done. Regards. PAulo

Charo (51212) 2008-11-19 14:19

Hello Greg,
Beautiful boat with their reflections in the water to complete. Very good prospect but a little dark to appreciate the beauty of this sailboat.
Best regards,
Charo