The Blue One

Yeah I know......more boats! well it's the next best thing to owning one,

just looking.....at the Blue One. Your thoughts and comments are

always appreciated. Thank You.

This is beautiful,i love this kind of image, it works very well for me,best regards Grant. 7/7

Wow that's beauty Alf. You're really going for the blue tones these last few images. Love the rich dark tones, and the way the blue in the sky and water compliment the blue boat. Nice work guy!

All the best,
Neil

Absolutely beautiful.....did I ever tell you about a little ant named Joe, and poor Joe cast a spell of 'blue' over the land'....oopps  just kidding (lol) . I love classic wood boats, these look so beautiful.  The blue hues remind me of that 'magic' time of day, the atmosphere is still, the water is still, the days flury and activity has ended and everyone is ready to relax.

The little world I see before me is immersed in such tranquility. The blue boat reminds me of a desire to be different., and perhaps not as 'classic' as the rest of the boats, but dares to be different and is not afraid to dock right smack in the middle, comfortable in it's own 'skin' and parqallel to the same histogram of it's surroundings. . It tells me that we all can be confident in  ourselves, not afraid to be different and venture into unknown waters of 'opportunity  and creativity'......and thus we have this beautiful image before me. Not a blue 'hue' because of feeling 'blue' but a blue of true peace of mind and tranquility within our surroundings.

Beautiful image Alf. thankyou for sharing your never ending talents with us all, sincerely, Gail

Outstanding image the effect of the boats too close on the foreground add a lot of interest to the amazing DFO here, wishing you all of the best.

The image of your recent 'blue series' are one by one a delicacy - this one included. All fits - top notch! Compliments Alf.

lovely blu

Alf,

  Wow...your image's keep getting better & better. Stunning image with wonderful details & colors. Thanks for sharing. Take care, Patsy

This is absolutelt top quality photography my friend. Excellent in so many ways: Composition, lighting, colours and post treatment. Really wonderful to view over and over again. Take good care my dear friend and all the best to you and the family from Jannica

You are becoming the A1 exponent of the low light shots. Great colours and excellent detail from the boats. Beautiful exposure.

Cheers......John

What's you favourite colour Alf:-))? This scene is really beautiful for it's composition and lighting content.... another excellent shot for your collection....Regards

GRANT

Many thanks for your visit and encouraging words, much appreciated!

Kind Regards

Alf

NEIL

Thank you so much for your kind words, the "blue" time is my favourite time of the evening, when the buzz of the day finally ceases and silence prevails except for the shrill call of a coot, a few squabbling ducks and the soothing swish sound of the water lapping the shore, ahhhh bliss!

Cheers Neil!

Regards

Alf

GAIL

Of course your referring to "Joes incredible boat journey to the land of blue" This is where the chief ant or Queen as she is better known, sends Joe on a trans-atlantic boat journey to colonise new lands in search of Ice Cream, Jam Donuts and Blueberry muffins.......to be continued : - )

Thank you for a such a lovely analogy Gail, it is so very close to my own instinctive reaction to the "different" boat, in fact I was toying with the idea of calling it "Being Different" or "Being Single" ...but thought those titles could be misinterpreted as me being conceited about the image, but your interpretation tells me I chose the right title, so my Sincere Thanks to you Gail.

Kind Regards

Alf

RASHED

Many thanks for your observations and encouraging words, very much appreciated!

Regards

Alf

EL

Sincere thanks for your visit and thoughtful comments, very much appreciated.

Kind Regards

Alf

NIKI

Many thanks!

Regards

Alf

PATSY

I'm really pleased you enjoyed viewing it Patsy, my sincere thanks for your visit and kind words.

Regards

Alf

HEJ JANNICA

Your kind words, and continous help and guidance have been positive contributary factors in my quest for improvement, My sincere thanks, and best wishes to you and your family.

Hej Da From your good friend in the UK

Alf  

JOHN

Many Thanks for looking in, and for your very encouraging  comments,  I sometimes think it's easier to get more dramatic images once the sun has dissapeared, It's the daytime shots I struggle with....I think I'd be better suited to being nocturnal........grow a set of fangs and hang upside down in a cave : - )  Thanks again John & Take care

Regards

Alf

KEITH

Yeah ok ok ok It's blue but shhhhh theres a few Evertonians round here that would deliberately misinterpret that statement as me admitting to changing sides! : - ) Sincere Thanks for your observation sand kind comments Keith, much appreciated.

Regards

Alf

Hi Alf,lovely capture of the dusk light,as your title that blue boat makes the image different than all the others shot at the lakefront,excellent,regards,Harry

Nothing wrong with boats. I learnt to row in a lovely clinker built dinghy like this. Beautiful image.

Lovely! Warm regards, Ilkka

very good composition...nice colors and atmosphere...congrats

Really beautiful work again, with impressive lighting, Alf!

Beautiful colours and composition. Lovely mood.

Sidsel

Hey Alf, I do have to mirror Keith's words....favorite color? Bet your socks are even blue or at least a blue toe!

I love the boats, it is almost as if they were waiting for someone to come along with a camera and take this picture ;) Such a lovely place and the sunset really shows off the mountains in the background. I would have liked to see this...of course with camera in hand!

Take care, Pamela

HARRY

Many thanks for your visit and kind comments, I was most suprised to see the blue boat nestled between the others as I have never noticed it before at this location.

Cheers Harry

Alf

ADRIENNE

Nothing wrong with boats at all, I love them, I'm drawn to them like a magnet, I look at them with admiration and longing, the only reason I typed "Yeah...I know more boats" is because I fear my enthusiasm for them may not be shared by all. Many thanks for your visit and kind words Adrienne

Kind Regards

Alf

ILKKA

Many thanks. much appreciated !

Regards

Alf

MEHMET

Thanks for stopping by and commenting, much appreciated!

Regards

Alf

RUUD

Sincere thanks for your visit and very encouraging comments, much appreciated!

Kind Regards

Alf

SIDSEL

Many thanks for stopping by, and for your very kind comments,

Regards

Alf

PAMELA

Oh Yeah! Blue socks, blue toes, and errm yeah sometimes even blue feet!

: - )

Ahhh well the Lake District is drawing you ever closer Pamela, one day you will be lured by it's spell to leave your native shores and come visit the boats........they will still be waiting! Sincere Thanks for your kind and encouraging comments!

Warm Regards

Alf

 

If this doesn't beckon one out on the water, nothing will. A remarkable collection of boats in a most serene setting, Alf. I love it!

Beautiful landscape with very nice colors , sky and details .

 

Regards Dan

Outstanding work Alf! Its really great capture in terms of composition,light and tonal range.Bravo!

 

Best regards Sadegh

Excellent tones,great composition and view point...Warm and unique processing.

Regards(Bobby).

Alf, Wonderful work as usual, but your comment to Neil about the "blue" time of the evening is just as good. Makes me want to get back to the shore (any shore) soon. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Take care, Deanna