PN Dinghy Crush

A nice tight framing of these boats. I like the multitude of colours. I do however feel that this could be photographed earlier or later in the day where the lighting is not quite so harsh. Might make for an even more attractive image. Well done overall.

I love the elegant simplicity of the way you framed this image. Alfredo

Pure perfection in regards of composition, shapes and colors, Sandra! Bravo!

Best regards

PDE

Thank you all for your kind comments. This was actually shot in the late afternoon in mid June, so the sun was still quite high. Benjamin, I certainly agree shooting at another time in the day or later would have  enabled softer light; however, it would not have been possible in this situation. These boats are tied to a floating dock beside a fixed wharf in Rockport, MA.  The tidal range here is 12' which greatly affected the perspective I was able to get. Plus, these are working dinghies are used by the fisherman to go out to their boats moored in the harbor. The dinghies are then tied to the mooring balls until the fishermen return to shore at the end of the day. So between changing, tides, sun and dinghy movement around the harbor, getting a perfect shot was almost impossible during the few days I was there. I do plan to try again the next time I'm in Rockport. 

Though I would normally agree with Benjamin, I think in this case the shadows caused by the bright light actually add to this.  At first look it's a jumbled mess, which becomes coherent and artistic the longer I look at it.....taking on an almost abstract look.  I really like the way you've cropped it as well!  Nice work!