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The Barge and the Unsinkable Lifeboats

Posted by
Jason Politte (Conway, AR, United States) on 13 February 2012 in Business & Industry and Portfolio.

[Cruise Series]
Jan. 23, 2012 - On the Mississippi River with the same barge from yesterday and our ship's lifeboats in the foreground. These lifeboats were billed as unsinkable . . . hmmm . . . fortunately, we didn't have to find out.

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Marie LC from Entre montagnes et Bretagne, France

Great frame and tones.

13 Feb 2012 5:02am

@Marie LC: Thank you, Marie.

Nicou from Sion, Switzerland

Une double vue sur ces b^<yteaus, grandisoe compo et ensemble tout en rouge.
Belle journée

13 Feb 2012 6:23am

@Nicou: Merci beaucoup, Nicou!

Rick from Toronto, Canada

Another fine frame, this time with three parallel and very pleasing lines of perspective and of course the high interest in these lifeboats with their brave claims. Let's hope it is true!

13 Feb 2012 6:39am

@Rick: Thank you, Rick . . . yes, brave claims indeed. They do look like they would hold up to a lot of punishment though.

Phil David Morris, 2012 from Saskatoon, New York, Canada

Always so safe, and yet when they are needed most they tend to malfunction. What an
incredible view !~ Some nice houses there in the mix of buildings.

13 Feb 2012 7:03am

@Phil David Morris, 2012: Ha - let's hope not. Thank you very much, Phil. Yes, some of the architecture around New Orleans is astounding.

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

Not sure about unsinkable but certainly unmissable in the bright red - and love the reds in this frame.

13 Feb 2012 7:40am

@Stephen: Thank you, Stephen.

Doug from Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Great composition with the bright reds of the boats against the background of the river and city behind. Interesting what they said about the lifeboats, didn't they say something similar about the Titanic !!

13 Feb 2012 7:42am

@Doug: Indeed they did, Doug. I guess with modern technology and rigorous testing, these claims can be vetted a bit better these days, but still . . . Thank you very much.

Ainsley from Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Haha doug above, stole what came to my mind when I read about the unsinkable life boats. Such a dangerous title. Shot gives good perspective on the scale of that barge.

13 Feb 2012 9:26am

@Ainsley: Yes indeed, Ainsley. Thank you very much.

CElliottUK from Reading, United Kingdom

Whew! It's not sliding off my screen, but you are right, it's huge

13 Feb 2012 9:37am

@CElliottUK: Ha ha - thanks much, Chris.

Mhelene from Paris, France

A superb composition . Beautiful!

13 Feb 2012 10:31am

@Mhelene: Thank you very much.

Hiro from Kyoto, Japan

You are lucky to have a trip with an able captain.

13 Feb 2012 10:42am

@Hiro: Yes, we were. Although, I tend to think a good majority of the captains of these ships are very capable. I believe Schettino was the exception to the rule.

Laurette from Johannesburg - Fourways, South Africa

A marvelous capture and beautifuly framed. A fabulous view from the ship. Love the colours in this shot. Beautifuly seen and captured.

13 Feb 2012 10:54am

@Laurette: Thank you very much, Laurette.

grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom

nicely framed Jason. great to see water transport alive and well

13 Feb 2012 11:28am

@grouser: Oh yes, very alive and well on the Mississippi River. Thanks Grouser.

Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada

LOL....wasn't that what they said about the Titanic?? Nicely captured Jason! ;-))

13 Feb 2012 12:55pm

@Eric Cousineau: Indeed it was, Eric. :-)) Thanks much!

Karen Politte from Conway, United States

"these lifeboats are actually unsinkable - even.......when flooded. Huh."
LOL!! Nice capture DH!

13 Feb 2012 12:59pm

@Karen Politte: LOL, Yep, that's the line!

Lougris from Toulouse, France

superbe couleur pour cette barge !!:)

13 Feb 2012 2:00pm

@Lougris: Merci beaucoup, Lougris.

Laurie from Prescott, United States

Beautiful view of the city and the perspective of this huge barge. I love how you also captured the ship you were on. Gives it an excellent depth of field!

13 Feb 2012 2:13pm

@Laurie: Thank you very much, Laurie!

Adela Fonts from Barcelona, Spain

A magnificent view .. Wonderful lights and colors ... Best regards, Adela

13 Feb 2012 3:53pm

@Adela Fonts: Thank you very much.

RBL from Oxford, United States

Nice perspective and vibrant color on the lifeboats and I'm always fascinated by these barges (and what they can haul in weight). Great shot.

13 Feb 2012 3:56pm

@RBL: You and me both, Ruthie. Thank you very much.

Francisco Romero from Carbajal de la Legua, Spain

Excellent framing, Jason. The colors contrast wonderfully with the rest of the image tonality.

13 Feb 2012 6:59pm

@Francisco Romero: Thank you very much, Francisco!

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

The lifeboats look pretty rugged. Just as long as they get launched and people get on them, things should be O.K. But, as you say, it's better that you didn't have to find out. I like all the red elements in this photo.

13 Feb 2012 7:20pm

@Steve Rice: Indeed, Steve - that certainly wouldn't be the way to spend one's vacation. Thanks much!

Steven from Chicagoland, United States

A great composition with a beautiful backdrop! I love how the red color ties this composition together throughout, from the barge and lifeboats to the buildings on shore.

13 Feb 2012 8:39pm

@Steven: Thank you very much, Steven.

Elaine Hancock from Rockville, United States

Those lifeboats would surely stick out in the ocean! Great color. That barge is really interesting.

13 Feb 2012 10:13pm

@Elaine Hancock: Yes they would. Thanks, Elaine!

franz from Baden, Austria

superb frame, with all the red ...
(now this gradient of the river looks a lot more convincing and believable ... ;-)))

13 Feb 2012 10:16pm

@franz: Just a bit more believable, eh? :-)) Thank you very much, Franz!

Isidro from Barcelona, Spain

excelente composición, magnifico color!!

14 Feb 2012 12:35am

@Isidro: Muchas gracias, Isidro.

Gérard Beullac from Paris, France

Mmmh, great colors and framing !
Excellent !

15 Feb 2012 5:52am