Crab Pots-7337a-med

Crab pots piled on the wharf at Port Orford, Oregon. I think the knot adds a particularly

Gordian point of interest. (If anyone knows the official name of this knot, please share.)

Your comments and feedback respectfully requested and always appreciated.

I like nautical environment images like this and thought I might be the only one. I like the pov David and the knot is definitely a good focal point. Don't know what it's called though.

BR, Holger

I agree with Holger, the knot forms a focal point in the image and adds interest to the already complex and convoluted forms. The shadows are nicely captured. I would have suggested BW, but I think the blue sky works well with the orange and greenish rust and sulphur. Overall, this gives a sense of being in the jungle, surrounded by thorns and bushes. I think this spot has a lot of opportunities in terms of composition.

It's good to see you posting again.

To me, the image's strongest points are:  the knot at the top, which draws a viewer's attention (as Holger and Supriyo have mentioned), the razor sharp detail, and the color palette.  Although I think the image is a bit busy, this does not detract from it.

My best,

michael

Holger, thank you for your kind words. I'm a sucker for all things nautical (or "knotical", as the case might be). 

Supriyo, I'm always fascinated when I visit working ports. There is so much going on, exotic and interesting to me, but simply the mundane, workaday world for others. This image is so busy (as noted by Michael) that I found it needs the color to add an additional layer of distinguishing information. Thank  you for your time and interest.

Michael, thank you, as always, for your insightful and well-considered feedback. I'm glad you find the knot as engaging an element as I did. I played with a number of angles and compositions. The knot provides that larger scale focal point that is otherwise lacking in what is, admittedly, a very busy scene containing a large number of similar-scaled elements. Without the knot this image becomes a mishmash of detail without a "gotcha".

For all you knot hobbyists and closet scoutmasters out there: I would call this knot a combination double lark's head with an extended bite, and a triple sheet bend on that bite. The working ends of both ropes are crimped off with tape and wire. A fascinating combination you are unlikely to find in any knot reference.