Memories of the Endeavour

Larry Davis

Memories of the Endeavour

This is just one in a collection of images of the “Endeavour” that I have resurrected from my shoebox.
Back in 1993 I was on a boat greeting the “Endeavour” as she came through the heads of Port Phillip Bay here in Melbourne.
I took these of her stern as we were mobbed by every ship and boat in the bay….....
Click here if you want to read about this ship..

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This image was scanned after being taken with a Pentax Spotmatic 35mm, then hdr x2 images.

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Memories of the Endeavour belongs to the following groups:

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Memories of the Endeavour by Larry Davis
Memories of the Endeavour by Larry Davis
  • adgray

    adgray

    A stunning shot
    exceptional with the other sailed vessels in the back ground!
    Great painter’s effect!
    Chookas! ♥

  • Larry Davis replied

    A bit of blemish, but it’s still good.

  • adgray

    adgray

    I don’t notice a blemish – perhaps the grey patch to the side which I took to be darkening clouds of either an approaching rain storm or a passing one!
    all good to me!
    Chookas! ♥

  • Larry Davis replied

    In actual fact, they are darker greying of the clouds. But I might see if I can correct it…?

  • mrscarlotta

    mrscarlotta

    This is a brilliant shot Larry, looks old, xxxxxxxxxxxx

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks CP. You’re a darling.

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    Awesome. Would make a stunning painting. Don.

  • Larry Davis replied

    From one Davis to another Davis…. Thanks mate.

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    BRILLIANT my brother ;) xoxox ♥

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Chicken….. xoxox.
    ( Dawns a chook lady too )

  • Bev Woodman

    Bev Woodman

    Love this one Larry – an instant favourite!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Yeahhh, but you like all thing’s Aussie….
    Just like mwah.
    And ain’t it grand.

  • Dyle Warren

    Dyle Warren

    Stunning ship, striking image!!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Dyle.
    You’re a star.

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen

    Brilliant capture, love it !!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Sean.
    I’m glad you like it.

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold

    Amazing capture

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks so much.
    I appreciate it.

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Larry, these are fantastic!!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks B.B.
    Stay tuned..
    There’s more to come.

  • Warren Williams

    Warren Williams

    Great shot with the equipment you had.

  • Larry Davis replied

    You can’t go past the old Pentax Spotmatic.
    I used to do Freelance with “Powerboat” Magazine, and I took it everywhere.

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    This is so nostalgic – wonderful processing Larry.

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Rosalie.
    Your latest 3 images are sensational.

  • INERVISIONS

    INERVISIONS

    I thought this was a painting until I read the description. Fantastic shot & Photo, well captured.

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks for that.
    I really appreciate it.

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    what a wonderful shot even if it is her rear end it is fantastic Larry

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks mate.
    I decided to bring out a few from the cobwebs in the shoebox..
    I have literally hundreds like this one, but they all have to be scanned and cleaned, as they are all 35mm.

  • Kevin  Kroeker

    Kevin Kroeker

    Larry, these are incredible images. These images of the Endeavor raise the bar for the rest of us. You have done some fine work here my friend!!!!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Well I have only worked with what you told me, and developed on it.
    So if you think they are that good, then you were my teacher.
    This is a real compliment, coming from you.
    I only hope I get better enough, so-as people may know that my images are good enough… ( well, as good as yours )
    Thanks my friend, for putting me on the right path.
    I appreciate it.
    ( still 4 or 5 more to come in this series )

  • skyhorse

    skyhorse

    awesome work Larry, and boy I wish i’d been out on the bay with you that day, what a vision to get those tall ships together

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks mate.
    I will never stop getting a high from being on water.
    I have been in love with sail ever since I was a kid making model ships.
    I feel towards sailing ships the same way that you feel towards horses….....

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    I know what you mean Larry I am the same, I have shed loads of negs and slides to scan in so one day it will give me something to do when I am old and grey, damn it that’s now. LOL

  • Larry Davis replied

    Ha Ha… Thanks.
    And at 62 I still have my dark hair and pony tail.
    No greys.
    No balding patches….. Yet.

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    LOL It must be the great summers you have over there?

  • Larry Davis replied

    It’s been one long summer for the past 11 years.
    I want it to stop.
    This drought is driving everyone crazy.

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Wonderful shot, I so like this

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Kala.

  • Roslyn Slater

    Roslyn Slater

    Nostalgic in more ways than one. Great image Larry.

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Roz.

  • John Hooton

    John Hooton

    Very nice indeed.

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks mate.
    Glad you like it..

  • Mike Oxley

    Mike Oxley

    Great shot, Larry. The treatment really does give this image a “painterly” effect. Very nicely done.

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Mike….
    I appreciate it.

  • Kasia-D

    Kasia-D

    Another great one – shame you don’t have 12 or you could make an amazing calendar!

  • Larry Davis replied

    I have hundreds like this, but it’s a matter of making time to scan them and touch them up.
    Come back in a couple of years …. he he.
    And soon I will have hundreds to organise once I get back from the USA trip. ( not enough hours in the day )

  • Keith Richardson

    Keith Richardson

    Congrats on this great shot Larry – stirs the heart!
    Keith

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks so much Keith.
    It nearly didn’t make it, as I had to scan it and do a touch up.
    35mm end up small, and you can’t do much with them.
    I have heaps from over the years, but no time to do them.

  • Linda Jackson

    Linda Jackson

    What a wonderful picture Larry! take care, Linda

  • Larry Davis replied

    Hello Linda.
    It’s always good to hear from you.
    And you take care yourself.

  • Bellavista2

    Bellavista2

    That is bloody awesome Larry! Pardon the French! It looks like the Endevour could sail straight out of the photo and the creative touch up you did is brilliant truely works:=}

  • kkphoto1

    kkphoto1

    I simply love this photo—-one beautiful edit!

  • Larry Davis replied

    G’day K.K.
    Your a star. Thanks

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    fabulous ! love it

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Elaine.
    I appreciate it.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    marvellous work and well done on the challenge top ten as well!
    :)

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Maggie.
    You’re a star.

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is a sensational image Larry, beautiful work.

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Sharon…. Mwahhh

  • Els Steutel

    Els Steutel

    The Endeavour was in the Netherlands in 2004 and was moored in front of my house for 10 days, it’s a great ship or should I say bark.

    Great to see the Endeavour again in one of your pictures :))

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks. I’m glad you appreciate it.
    The type is spelt Barque.
    Bark is what a dog says…. Woof. ( he he )

  • Els Steutel

    Els Steutel

    Barque = Bark in Dutch…lol…<—-Double Dutch hehe

  • Larry Davis replied

    The main thing is that it floats…..

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Love this, what you are calling a blemish, could also be called a texture! Dee

  • Larry Davis replied

    Ha Ha Ha …. Pay back time.
    Wonderful.

  • Jeannie Peters

    Jeannie Peters

    this is so beautiful wow instant fav

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thank you so much Jeannie….
    You’re a star.
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    And I just love your mouse…... ( chuckle )

  • Jeannie Peters

    Jeannie Peters

    the link didn’t work :(

  • Larry Davis replied

    What link ??

  • Jeannie Peters

    Jeannie Peters

    The link you have for more information on the boat. under your description.
    and you are so welcome, this is a beautiful pic.

  • Larry Davis replied

    Sorry bout that..
    I have gone back and fixed it.
    You might like to have another go. as it should be working now…
    Thanks for letting me know.

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Fabulous!!!!!

  • Larry Davis replied

    Thanks Lorilee.

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Wonderful composition, well done.
    I can’t get the link to work either (Click here if you want to read about this ship..)

  • Larry Davis replied

    The gremlins must have had a meal of it.
    So I have got in and fixed it…
    Have another go.

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Great Larry, works fine now.
    David

  • Nancy Chambers

    Nancy Chambers 11 days ago

    Ships/Ocean Liners Challenge Top 10

  • Larry Davis replied 11 days ago

    What a surprise.
    I had forgotten all about this challenge.
    Thanks heaps.

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