Dark Waters, a photo from North Yorkshire, England

Photographer's Note

I have recently watched a movie titled “Dark Waters”. It tells a real-life story of a lawyer and farmer who have challenged DuPont. They proved that this famous chemical company knowingly used a toxic chemical in their products, and that it consciously endangered their employees, local environment, the world... It is a shocking story, and it affects each of us, because the material it talks about is Teflon, and most interestingly even though it happened many years ago, the consequences are stretching to these days. As a scientist, I don’t believe in conspiracy theories so abundant these days, but this case certainly does not help to raise trust in chemical industry or people of science in general.

The dark waters which you see in this photo are just the consequence of strong contrast with the shadowed area in this photo. I decided to keep it to have more of the little river present here and a bit of the harbour appearing in the distance. It was captured on a socially distanced walk in the village of Staithes.

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Fis2, PaulVDV, COSTANTINO, ikeharel, macjake, Royaldevon, jhm, lucasgalodoido, ChrisJ, adramad trouve(nt) cette note utile

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lousat (131363) 2021-03-01 13:30

Hi Mariusz,your photo, which in any case has no effects due to pollution but only to exposure, was a good opportunity to talk about the disasters of chemical companies. In Italy we have had many examples, such as in Rosignano, where the bicarbonate factory created a Maldives effect in the sea, still visible today, or near the large ports always dirty with oil. The photo is very beautiful, it recalls the style of Denis "dta", who unfortunately left the site like many others. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Fis2 (158103) 2021-03-01 13:40

Czesc Mariusz!
Ciekawe miejsce i poruszasz interesujacy temat.
Bardzo ladna kompozycjka kadru.
Podobaja mi sie domy i skala na drugimplanie.
Ladne swiatlo i kolorki.
Dobrej nocy.
Krzysztof

jean113 (23413) 2021-03-01 14:15

Hello Mariusz, the steep sides of the village as we approach the shore prevent the sun from reaching this part of the river.
Yet the sunshine beautifully illuminates the cottages and the cliff on the left hand side.
We often view Staithes from a higher POV so it is good to see it at sea level.
Interesting note, food for thought.
Kind regards, Jean.

PaulVDV (56319) 2021-03-01 15:12

Hello Mariusz,
No problem that the water is very dark here. As long as the sky is bright blue, as it is typical for your English pictures :)
The cliff on the back reminds me of a desert landscape. Then, of course, there wouldn't be a river in the foreground ...
The residents here built their houses on the relatively narrow strip that remained between the cliff and the water.
Beautiful and colourful picture presented in a good composition.
Best regards, Paul

ifege (35217) 2021-03-01 20:08

Hi Mariusz
certainly naturally dark looking water. An interesting note.
cheers
Ian

Silvio1953 (208473) 2021-03-01 21:54

Ciao Mariusz, fascinating landscape, lovely composition with great parade of nice houses and dark river, good perspective, splendid light, fine details, excellent clarity and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

COSTANTINO (105977) 2021-03-01 22:23

hello dear friend
I red carefully your useful notes
about Dark Waters....
I do not belive this real life
story of a lawyers and farmer
who used a toxic chemical
in their products...
I am feeling sad...
the world will change unfortunately
because of us to the worst
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (137366) 2021-03-01 23:17

Hi Mariusz,
nice perspective with the curvy river, pretty houses with these colors and the nice sunlight well captured, good management between sunlight and shadows, tfs.

ikeharel (107035) 2021-03-02 1:09

Good morning Mariusz,
I was relieved to notice the dark water on the picture merely a shadow. I say this, because two weeks ago we had a big disaster in our caostline from north to south with a crude-oil spilled from an unknown vessel cruising the eastern Mediterranean, loss of wildlife and causing a closure of the beaches for unknown time.
Good contrast from the well lit houses and cliff.
Have a nice new day,
Ike

macjake (96579) 2021-03-02 1:47

Hi Mariusz
interesting story, i'll have to look for that documentary, theh're always a good watch. you couldn't have asked for better lighting, its brilliant. awesome bg with the rock formation, and the little stream works well too. what's not to like here, well executed shot. cheers
Craig

everlasting (18756) 2021-03-02 2:18

I have no problem with the dark waters, we can still see enough details in it. The houses are well exposed and colourful. Good PoV chosen along your walk.

Royaldevon (78216) 2021-03-02 2:43

Hello Mariusz,

Oh, this brings back such fond memories!
We visited Staithes with Kath and Rob Featherstone. It is a beautiful, little seaside village and your photograph brings out details of its pretty cottages and charming location.
AS always, you have taken care with the composition, following rules and using the natural features as guides.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

jhm (205129) 2021-03-02 10:32

Hello Luciano,

Very nice taken with the river swing between the nice colored rocks, with excellent depth and perspective.
The houses are nice detailed
Also the mountains in background are perfect photographed.
Very well done, TFS

Regards,
John.

Tue (83952) 2021-03-02 12:04

Hello Mariusz,
A great photo of this row of small houses in front of the very steep and tall cliffs. The bright sunlight makes the warm colours look beautiful and adds a great contrast with the darker tones at right.
Lars

pajaran (104821) 2021-03-02 13:16

Pozdrav.
Lepa reka i kuce na obali, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom, perspektivom i dobrim tekstom.
Lepa fotografija i uhvaceni trenutak u selu.
Covek je taj koji mnogo utice na prirodu i ne cuva je, zaboravlja na svoju buduecnost.
Zelim vam lepu i mirnu noc, sve najbolje.
Paja.

lucasgalodoido (27206) 2021-03-03 4:57

Hi Mariusz,
interesting view here, with good light contrast and colors at houses. The curve is good to composition. Is low tide?
Regards,
Lucas

ChrisJ (162544) 2021-03-03 16:43

Hi Mariusz,

Tremendous warm cold colour contrasts between the blue sky and the red tiled roofs and rust red cliffs. Good sharpness and the stream adds perspective. Tfs!

jmdias (105028) 2021-03-14 8:37

mariusz

a nice and curious place occupying a narrow strip between the sea and the high natural rampart. we can see the many layers of the rock there too. excellent view.

take care

jorge

adramad (68144) 2021-03-16 11:46

Hi Mariusz.
Magnificent photo of this beautiful group of houses attached to that high rocky slope and in front of the small riverbed, remarkable contrast between the shadows and lights, on a beautiful sunny day.
Wonderful colors, excellent sharpness and splendid light.
Very well done. I like it a lot.
Have a nice day.
Very best regards.
Luis.