Crystal Blue Persuasion

[Ruben Alfu]

A few months ago I had the opportunity to get involved in an assignment to document the complete transit of a crane (here in the background) through the Panama Canal. It was a great experience. At the end of the day, at the exit of the last lock, this photo of the catamaran Crystal Blue Persuasion came as a nice bonus (though the sun wasn´t a'rising at all).

Ruben Alfu : Crystal Blue Persuasion


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[Asher Kelman]

Those cranes are pretty impressive. Actually crane operating is a dangerous job!

The catamaran is a handsome boat. I've never been in one but I imagine the might be pretty comfortable to sail in. I don't see where they have any motors? Ate they internal to the hull.

You might consider an option of possibly excluding everything to the left and including the rails on the left of the picture. Otherwise there is too much detail-rich eye arresting material detracting from the crane. The crane has to be the most important set of bards and trusses and lines outside of the boat. Anyway, that's my $0.02

Hope you had mosquito repellent!

Asher

 

[Doug Kerr]

Hi, Ruben,

A few months ago I had the opportunity to get involved in an assignment to document the complete transit of a crane (here in the background) through the Panama Canal. It was a great experience. At the end of the day, at the exit of the last lock, this photo of the catamaran Crystal Blue Persuasion came as a nice bonus (though the sun wasn´t a'rising at all).

What a lovely shot. As you perhaps have seen from some of my own work, I really like photography that highlights the beauty of technical undertakings. But there is no question but that Crystal Blue Persuasion trumps the crane - maybe even the Canal!

My only suggestion is that it might have been good to erect the verticals. Especially with respect to the mule tracks, the tilt is a little disturbing.

Wonderful work. Thanks for sharing it.

 

[Ruben Alfu]

I don't see where they have any motors? Ate they internal to the hull.
Asher

Hi Asher, I think it must be internal to the hull, I don´t remember having seeing in this catamaran any motor above the water.

You might consider an option of possibly excluding everything to the left and including the rails on the left of the picture. Otherwise there is too much detail-rich eye arresting material detracting from the crane. The crane has to be the most important set of bards and trusses and lines outside of the boat. Anyway, that's my $0.02

Hope you had mosquito repellent!

Asher

I included the container ship at the left as a helping reference of the location, but perhaps is not necessary and certainly distracts.

As always, thanks for your helping hand Asher.

PS, I have to acknowledge the mosquitoes for their kind support that day.

Hi, Ruben,

What a lovely shot. As you perhaps have seen from some of my own work, I really like photography that highlights the beauty of technical undertakings. But there is no question but that Crystal Blue Persuasion trumps the crane - maybe even the Canal!

Hello Doug, so glad you like it, indeed being familiar with your photographic work and your area of expertise makes your comments a special reward for me. I´m going to post a couple of shots of the crane later.

My only suggestion is that it might have been good to erect the verticals. Especially with respect to the mule tracks, the tilt is a little disturbing.

Wonderful work. Thanks for sharing it.

I tend to be "flexible" (or lazy?) with verticals, I need to put more attention to it to avoid the problems you mention. Thanks so much Doug.