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Post by Scott on Dec 2, 2009 22:27:05 GMT -8
The theme for January 2010's header will be "Ferries at Night" to celebrate the long nights of winter. Ferries from Washington, British Columbia, or Alaska will be acceptable. Photos can be either of a passing ferry, a ferry docked, or of an exterior ferry deck at night. This subject will be difficult for most of us as we all know how hard it is to take good photos of moving objects at night-time. And to make it harder, I will be quite strict about the term "night" (no "just after sunset" shots). Also, submissions of blurry images (unless it is artistic in nature) will be deleted before ballots are cast. For this month, members are limited to TWO SUBMISSIONS each. At the end of the month every member will be given THREE VOTES, to encourage votes for other entries. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nominations will end on December 30th at 10:30 PM PDT. Voting will occur shortly thereafter. As usual, please note that the maximum dimensions for submissions is 960 x 240. We will allow a spread from 840 x 200 up to 960 x 240 for the header image. Please post your entry as a reduced image to the forum with a maximum width of 800 pixels, as well as a link to the full-sized image below. For further information, please see our Forum Flagship Rules . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Post by Scott on Dec 2, 2009 22:43:06 GMT -8
For now, regarding the question of "how dark does it have to be?", for now I will say that the navigation lights should be clearly visible and the outside deck lights should be on.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Dec 2, 2009 23:11:26 GMT -8
Here are my submissions for the month of January... NorEx at Berth 1, Departure Bay at dusk...Full-size located here.Queen of Vancouver with a view of Greater Vancouver...Full-size located here.
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Post by lmtengs on Dec 3, 2009 7:06:03 GMT -8
No ferry TERMINALS as photo subjects, then?
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Post by Mill Bay on Dec 3, 2009 11:18:27 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 3, 2009 15:47:52 GMT -8
No ferry TERMINALS as photo subjects, then? From John's opening post: ...can be either of a passing ferry, a ferry docked, or of an exterior ferry deck at night.
I think the answer to your question is "no" (unless you want me to be answering your negative question correctly, which in that case my answer to your question would be "yes"). - in other words: A ferry-terminal as the subject is not allowed.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 3, 2009 16:06:22 GMT -8
Here are my 2 nominations: -------- Full size here: i45.tinypic.com/2zzuqyp.jpg----------------- Full size here: i46.tinypic.com/euoe2o.jpg=============== And here is one that I cropped and labeled, but it won't qualify because it's dusk, not night. So it's just here for fun, and isn't a nomination:
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Post by lmtengs on Dec 3, 2009 17:44:45 GMT -8
Here's are my entries for January. The first is the Norex at Prince Rupert Terminal Fullsizefullsize
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Post by Quatchi on Dec 3, 2009 17:54:57 GMT -8
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Post by Kahloke on Dec 3, 2009 19:49:01 GMT -8
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Post by Balfour on Dec 3, 2009 21:32:40 GMT -8
Here is my submission. This was taken from next to the terminal shortly after I got off the NorEx. Full Size is here
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 3, 2009 23:49:53 GMT -8
Here is a very dusky shot of the NorEx entering Rupert Harbour just offshore of the Ridley Island grain terminal. This was taken at 10:15 pm on Aug 2nd. Full size version
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Post by M/V LeConte on Dec 4, 2009 1:59:11 GMT -8
And here is one that I cropped and labeled, but it won't qualify because it's dusk, not night. So it's just here for fun, and isn't a nomination: (Nice photo!) I'd think this would qualify since it seems to meet the criteria: For now, regarding the question of "how dark does it have to be?", for now I will say that the navigation lights should be clearly visible and the outside deck lights should be on. But I do have a bias since I love seeing a blue hull as the flagship! (I'll just have to do some digging thru my library!) ~LeC
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Post by Canucks on Dec 4, 2009 16:55:27 GMT -8
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Post by EGfleet on Dec 4, 2009 17:18:51 GMT -8
Hmm...I hope these are okay. Both were taken when it was very dark, in winter, just before the sun came up. The Nisqually's lack of lights was because it was in the tie-up slip. It was on its way to Dakota Creek for something...don't remember what now. Full size: tinyurl.com/EGStateFull size: tinyurl.com/Nisquallydawn
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 4, 2009 21:01:54 GMT -8
Here is another twilight shot, this time featuring the NorAd, as she enters Rupert Harbour. This was also taken just offshore of the Ridley Island grain terminal, just after 10 pm, when the NorAd was doing route 10 in July 2008. Full size version
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Post by Curtis on Dec 5, 2009 14:29:51 GMT -8
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Dec 6, 2009 4:02:33 GMT -8
One from me (though not technically eligible according to John's rules ), from our 2008 trip to Quebec City:
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Post by Mike C on Dec 7, 2009 23:10:50 GMT -8
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Post by Kam on Dec 9, 2009 2:33:11 GMT -8
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Post by Mill Bay on Dec 9, 2009 10:34:40 GMT -8
That's it! Whatever kind of camera Kam is using, I want one that does exactly the same thing ;D.
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Post by Kam on Dec 9, 2009 15:57:59 GMT -8
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Post by Kam on Dec 9, 2009 16:00:19 GMT -8
That's it! Whatever kind of camera Kam is using, I want one that does exactly the same thing ;D. lol.. Nothing special, I actually don’t like my camera much with the exception of the long zoom. The just about any digital camera can get a shot like that, just lock your shutter open for about 10 seconds and play around with the exposure till you get one that works. Keep in mind, a tripod is a must...
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Post by lmtengs on Dec 9, 2009 16:32:41 GMT -8
That's it! Whatever kind of camera Kam is using, I want one that does exactly the same thing ;D. Many newer cameras (at least many Nikons) have what's called a "cross screen filter". You take your shot, then turn on the setting, and that effect happens to the brightest sections of the picture. You can also buy separate lens filter attachments for Single Lens Reflex Cameras (SLR) that do the same thing.
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Post by Jody on Dec 12, 2009 14:26:45 GMT -8
Well, here's my take on this very exciting post. I'm a new user, and joined up to make this my first post after lurking and reading for a number of months. First of all, I want to say that photos on here like Scott's and Kam's pics of the Northern Expedition (obviously a very photogenic boat no matter what time of day) set a pretty high standard for this set. Anyhow, I'm excited to add my entries, after a good deal of consideration: First pic is the WSF's M/V Kaleetan approaching Seattle from Bremerton back in October. If you look close you'll see the Puyallup at the Coleman dock getting ready to head for Bainbridge Island. Direct link to the full size version is: www.trainweb.org/gensets/features/Kaleetan_1473.jpgNext up is a photo of the M/V Quinault post-retirement, sitting at Eagle Harbor back in the spring. Direct link to the full size version is: www.trainweb.org/gensets/features/Quinault_8644.jpgAnd finally, just as a non-entry bonus from out of area, here's a pic of the tiny cable ferry Daniel Mathney V holding down its route on the Wheatland Ferry back in August. www.trainweb.org/gensets/features/Daniel Mathney V_0576.jpg[/img] Enjoy! Jody
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