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Oosterdam departs Victoria Harbor
Oosterdam departs Victoria Harbor
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Challenge: Free Study 2008-05 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Nikon
Location: Ogden Point, Victoria Harbor, British Columbia
Date: May 18, 2008
Aperture: f13
ISO: 1250
Shutter: 30 secs
Galleries: Seascapes, Transportation
Date Uploaded: May 24, 2008

 I am a beacon enduring my station with dignity and permanence. You pass my gaze assured by my sincere purpose. My fettered role is here. Respect my authority, honor my conviction and I’ll offer unwavering guidance. Though longing for your voyages of grandeur, I am embedded in my noble task. I will reveal safe passage as you embark upon your journeys assured I remain to welcome you safely when you return. In this harbor, I am your mother nursing this candle by the sea, I am your beacon.

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This is Ogden Point Beacon with Holland America Line's "Oosterdam" Cruise ship departing for Seattle. Taken as a 30 second exposure, it will likely challenge some viewers to figure out what the consequential blur is in the distance.

As a resident of Alberta, seeing ships of this size float past you is sublime leaving you longing for adventure. It was coincidental the departure was at midnight as I was slugging around the area looking for some cool shots anyhow. A stroll to the end of the breakwater, a full moon, a lighthouse and cruise ship is all you need for a great evening of photography. Enjoy.

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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 06/05/2008 03:27:45 PM
cool light house shot, not sure I like the ship in the background though
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 06/04/2008 08:39:24 AM
lovely composition - - i really love what you did with this one
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 06/02/2008 11:57:25 AM
good sprightly composition
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 06/01/2008 11:10:26 PM
This is a really nice image, well done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D300
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED
 06/01/2008 09:58:54 PM
love it! perfect composition and detail
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/01/2008 11:56:10 AM
Cool, like a ghost ship. I would probably like this image better without the ship, actually. I like the colours of the lighthouse and the night sky.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 06/01/2008 04:36:09 AM
nice shapes from the wide angle...stars are good
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