monochromatic Passing Laboe Naval Memorial

Beautifully composed work, Wofgang!

...outbound Kiel bight, baltic sea. The scene just called for sepia.

Enjoy.

very nicely done. I like your b&w treatment.

Superb nautical scene, with a touch of nostalgia courtesy of the subtle sepia tones. A kind of tribute of traditional to modern that is conveyed very well. Nicely done!

Best Regards

Alf

Yes, the b&w or sepia becomes this subject very well, maybe even a little more sepia? The composition and old (ship) + new (industrial tower) work nicely together. Nice shot!

All the best, Claudia

The way you depict it, shows us this ship in all its glory. Great sepia tones!

Strong combination..! The Memorial is fantastic..!

many thanks for your encouraging comments!

@Claudia: well, you might be right about a bit stronger sepia - I might have been too careful, yet I wanted to avoid overdoing it (and slipping into 'kitsch'), because the subject already conveys quite a sense of nostalgia.

cheers,
Wolfgang

Hi Wolfgang, yeah, there is always that danger of 'kitsch', so you are right to be careful. But like everything else, what is 'kitsch' for one is the most beautiful piece of art for the other. And this is your piece of art and you prefer it in very soft sepia. I still think it would work very well with a little more - have a look - but in the end it is a question of what impression YOU want to convey, and then do, what you think is best, right?! Still like your version and I absolutely love the ship!!

hey, many thanks for your reply and proposal - I have to confess: it's good - I like it :-)

cheers, Wolfgang

You're welcome and thanx!! ;-)

Hi, Wolfgang.

Very pleasant shot. I like your choice, but maybe I agree with Claudia: I prefer a bit more sepia...

Great photo, indeed.

Kind regards,

Ramon.

I like a lot this atmosphere.