Monochrome Maniacs: The Sea Gull rules over the sky, sea and fishermen.
My camera and I are often drawn back to this pier for its variety of shapes, colors, people and wildlife. Something new is always happening here and in the park nearby. It's fun and alive. The sky and clouds are always in motion and dance behind all of the man-made elements in the scene until you hope all is in perfect alignment. Shooting in black and white makes the dance take on a whole different, final composition. The gull in flight would be the winner over his hardworking human companions who struggled to land even one fish.
My camera and I are often drawn back to this pier for its variety of shapes, colors, people and wildlife. Something new is always happening here and in the park nearby. It's fun and alive. The sky and clouds are always in motion and dance behind all of the man-made elements in the scene until you hope all is in perfect alignment. Shooting in black and white makes the dance take on a whole different, final composition. The gull in flight would be the winner over his hardworking human companions who struggled to land even one fish.
You win the prize for being the best maniac among the monochromes! This is a delightful shot. I, too, love piers...this is one of the nicest I've seen...
ReplyDeleteAnd you're right...I've fished for hours off of piers and I've watched others fish for hours and it's not too often anything worth keeping is caught.
But it's fun.
I wish this dear city had a lot more interesting docks and piers to explore and shoot but even Cedar Key has tons more. This one presents almost endless possibilities but I need a maniacal break. I might just have to start shooting private docks soon. Bail money?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot in every single way!
ReplyDeleteGreat tones!
Have a nice week :)
Anna
Perffevt shot, no more to say. You must be a professional??
ReplyDeleteNice week from Anne in Norway.
You have captured the brilliant quality of the light.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jacob. You certainly outdid yourself on this one Frank!
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful picture!
ReplyDeleteAll of your comments are very nice. Thank you. It makes shooting the same old pier and trying to see it in a new way, and new light, Aileni and in black and white, worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteNOT a professional. A maniac as Jacob describes me. I bet I'd have "fancier" equipment if I was a pro.
Is there a job for me in Norway, Ann???
You really hit the nail on the head this time. The tones on this are great. Nice work Frank.
ReplyDeleteThis black and white version appeals to me. It makes Florida seem really cool.
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I should think the Gull is a lot cooler than any of the people.
ReplyDeleteI would love to walk along that!
ReplyDeletehello Frank, this pier in b&w is really cool! great job!
ReplyDeleteNice composition and tones. And catching the seagull in flight is a plus.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot!
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A wonderful pier it is,and a wonderful photo as well;-)
ReplyDeleteNice mono photo,you captured its beautifully:)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day.