"Corky"....chatting aboard his "Slim Princess (pls. view larger)

There were so many ropes etc. on board....I couldn't find a way to make the

image really 'pop'...almost too much detail on board....so I tried a Real

Grain Solarized Film effect....not sure if it helped much....comments

welcome...tnks Gail

Nice! Best regards, Ilkka

You have don a great job with this image Gail. It captures the `soul' of wooden boats... and those who own and love them. What more could anyone ask?

As a man with a deep 'spiritual' attachment to the sea, and to wooden vessels I can only say Thank You for this wonderful photo.

Thankyou so much Ilkka for your continual support and encourgaing 'visits'....most sincerely, Gail

Thank you so much for your 'ratings'....I am very amiss at looking at those who do not leave a comment...plse forgive me if I've doen so in the past....I'm trying to remember to pay particular attention to 'these' people...for not everyone has time to jot a few lines. I know if I did....I would be rating all day!!!!....thanks again for your support....sincerely, Gail

I wish I had as much of a 'connection' to the sea and these vessels as you Dave; those who do seem to be very passionate about these 'loves' in their lives.....I can't imagine being 'Corky' and not being able to keep up with all there is to do to keep these vessels in tip top shape. But for being 81 years old...he has the 'spirit' and it 'gleams' in his eyes.........what more could one ask???

Beautiful composition and colours Gail...Brilliant.

 

Regards(Bobby).

 

 

Thankyou, you are so kind, and enthusiastic.....sincerely appreciate your time taken to rate and support...sincerely, Gail

My friend, this is a wonderful image of very well balanced exposure and composition and it has that very relaxing atmopshere, thank you for sharing it and wishing you all of the best.

This is a real sailor sitting onboard his wonderful boat. This is how it should be, shipshape. Great capture once again from you Gail and wonderful details and colors. Take good care and all the best from Jannica

You know, the ropes and "seeming clutter" show a life style and a character of the owner. What a wonderful environment for a series of documentary shots and environmental portraits of "Corky".

 

Maybe even a small book ( Blurb ) on the life of a boat and it's owners. Kind of a Black Beauty on water.

 

Just a thought, Good work.

 

 

All my best, Bill

Actually we'd decided to correspond and since Phil Bolger (boat designer and original owner) killed himself, Corky is 'freeer' to divulge info....(muddy water there I think so will have to be careful) nonetheless....he is full of stories....thankyou for your kind comments....sincerely, Gail

Thankyou for your comment....exposure 'et all' are so important to me.....feels good to have that assurance from others....sincerely, Gail