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A Benny Shows a Bit of Bottom · 12:34 PM

Here are three shots taken yesterday of our friends' 30-ft Beneteau starting to heel in a stiffening breeze. Post processing, which often is difficult for contrasty on-the-water images of white hulls and sails, was further complicated by the fact that the sun was nearly overhead; however, I think these do a pretty good job of conveying what the "environment" looks like. All were taken with DA 18-250; fast shutter speeds are a must, since everything is moving.

The boat is close hauled on a port tack in all three pictures.

These folks took some shots of our boat as well, and I'm - of course - anxious to see them.

Jer

octavmandru · 06-07-2009, 01:09 PM

Very nice results, imho. I had some tough time today, in similar conditions.
CPL, I suppose...

vievetrick · 06-07-2009, 01:21 PM

Looks like a fun day. I like all three

**Sailor** · 06-08-2009, 05:19 AM

Originally posted by octavmandru

Very nice results, imho. I had some tough time today, in similar conditions.
CPL, I suppose...

Thanks very much. Shooting from a pitching deck is always a little challenging - at least for an old geezer like me.

Jer

Originally posted by vievetrick

Looks like a fun day. I like all three

Hey, thanks Pat. It was a fun day - best sailing breeze we've experienced this year.

Jer

wwwmorrell · 06-08-2009, 06:13 AM

Great shots, especially the head on one.

The water looks a little dirty though, is that shallow water

under you ???

Wal'

daacon · 06-08-2009, 06:15 AM

Those are great shots Jer - I think they will be very pleased. I would print and frame the first one.

**Sailor** · 06-08-2009, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by wwwmorrell

Great shots, especially the head on one.

The water looks a little dirty though, is that shallow water

under you ???

Wal'

Hey, Wal - thanks much. The water is, indeed, dirty in Galveston Bay, which is quite shallow - about 10-11 ft. In the first shot, you'll see a "brown streak" behind the boat, which due a commercial fishing boat having recently dragged a net through that area.

Jer

Originally posted by daacon

Those are great shots Jer - I think they will be very pleased. I would print and frame the first one.

I really appreciate your comment, Dave.

Jer

Jimbo · 06-08-2009, 10:21 AM

While done Jer. You have all the fun! JIM

timbo13 · 06-08-2009, 10:30 AM

nice captures of the fun of sailing, makes me wish I was out there!

**Sailor** · 06-08-2009, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by Jimbo

While done Jer. You have all the fun! JIM

Thanks, JIM and - I can't deny it - we were have a great sail.

Jer

Originally posted by timbo13

nice captures of the fun of sailing, makes me wish I was out there!

I appreciate you comments - it was a spectacular day.

Jer

**dcmsox2004** · 06-08-2009, 02:43 PM

jer, where can i find friends like yours???
number three is super......
dave m

**Sailor** · 06-08-2009, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

jer, where can i find friends like yours???
number three is super......
dave m

Hey - thanks Dave. Number 3 of this trio is my favorite as well. At this point, we were sailing virtually side-by-side, which means my DA 18-250 was only extended 80 or 90 mm (IIRC) - a FL at which the lens is much sharper than when extended to 200 or beyond.

Making this photo shoot a bit easier than it might have been is the fact our two boats are roughly the same size and speed - allowing us to stay in close proximity for enough time to take several images and pick the best. Of course, dockside I always claim my boat is faster

, but nobody believes that any more than I believe their tall tales - especially during dockside cocktail hour.

Jer

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octavmandru Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: somewhere around Posts: 615	Very nice results, imho. I had some tough time today, in similar conditions. CPL, I suppose...

06-07-2009, 01:21 PM	#3
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Looks like a fun day. I like all three

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by octavmandru Very nice results, imho. I had some tough time today, in similar conditions. CPL, I suppose... Thanks very much. Shooting from a pitching deck is always a little challenging - at least for an old geezer like me. Jer Originally posted by vievetrick Looks like a fun day. I like all three Hey, thanks Pat. It was a fun day - best sailing breeze we've experienced this year. Jer

06-08-2009, 06:13 AM	#5
wwwmorrell Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mount Buller, Australia Posts: 397	Great shots, especially the head on one. The water looks a little dirty though, is that shallow water under you ??? Wal'

06-08-2009, 06:15 AM	#6
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Those are great shots Jer - I think they will be very pleased. I would print and frame the first one.

06-08-2009, 09:35 AM	#7
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by wwwmorrell Great shots, especially the head on one. The water looks a little dirty though, is that shallow water under you ??? Wal' Hey, Wal - thanks much. The water is, indeed, dirty in Galveston Bay, which is quite shallow - about 10-11 ft. In the first shot, you'll see a "brown streak" behind the boat, which due a commercial fishing boat having recently dragged a net through that area. Jer Originally posted by daacon Those are great shots Jer - I think they will be very pleased. I would print and frame the first one. I really appreciate your comment, Dave. Jer

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Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	While done Jer. You have all the fun! JIM

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timbo13 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northboro MA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,007	nice captures of the fun of sailing, makes me wish I was out there!

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jimbo While done Jer. You have all the fun! JIM Thanks, JIM and - I can't deny it - we were have a great sail. Jer Originally posted by timbo13 nice captures of the fun of sailing, makes me wish I was out there! I appreciate you comments - it was a spectacular day. Jer

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 jer, where can i find friends like yours??? number three is super...... dave m Hey - thanks Dave. Number 3 of this trio is my favorite as well. At this point, we were sailing virtually side-by-side, which means my DA 18-250 was only extended 80 or 90 mm (IIRC) - a FL at which the lens is much sharper than when extended to 200 or beyond. Making this photo shoot a bit easier than it might have been is the fact our two boats are roughly the same size and speed - allowing us to stay in close proximity for enough time to take several images and pick the best. Of course, dockside I always claim my boat is faster , but nobody believes that any more than I believe their tall tales - especially during dockside cocktail hour. Jer

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