The Rust Bucket
The Duke of Lancaster during her last season in Sealink service. Capt Evans’ views of the ‘Dukes’ are echoed by Capt John Bakewell. “I was in command of the Duke of Lancaster for only a few weeks when she was loaned to us in Holyhead. Backing out of Holyhead was fine as she steered beautifully with her bow rudder. However when proceeding ahead she was terrible to steer. The rudder didn’t look much bigger than a dinner plate!! Sailing into Holyhead, one had to put the rudder hard over somewhere by the North Stack in order to get her round the breakwater!! Then getting her into the Inner Harbour caused many a grey hair!!”
I think he must have crashed into the rocks as it’s been here since.
Taken with my D300 Sigma 10-20 lens HDR and NX2 processed
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JamieGreen
Wow, stunning imagery David. Great tones and I love the way the clouds and ripples seem to work in unison..if you know what I mean. And you want to come out with me!!
davidShandley replied
Hi Jamie, I’m free on Thursday now so if you would like some company please let me know, where and what time
Jason Connolly
A fave David, superb work..Great story to go with it too..
davidShandley replied
Hi Jason, thank you for all your comments on my photographs, I had a great time taking them, I hope you get a good day with Steve tomorrow.
Linda Ridpath
WOW….. it would be ordinary, but that sky makes it sooooooooo good!!!
davidShandley replied
Thanks Linda I like WOW
Smudger
wonderful photography
davidShandley replied
Hi Steve, Thank you for all your comments on my trip yesterday, I hope you and Jason have good weather also, its about time we got some.
Alexanderargyll
great HDR ..........like it alot
davidShandley replied
Thank you Alexander, I had a good day of photography yesterday
David Morgan
Stunning Photo with gorgeous colours & tones. The mackeral sky really does finish it off… But if I may say so, I personally think the photo would be better without blurry edges…
davidShandley replied
Hi David, Thanks for your comment, I thought I would use some new filters whilst
HDR’ing this in Dynamic Photo, I like a more natural shot but just wanted to see what others said. You can see that I have had some above.
Tallow
wowzers!
that is beautiful
davidShandley replied
Hello Tallow, thank you for your Wowzers comment I’ve been hooked on photography for years have a great time taking yours
Scott d'Almeida
stunning;
davidShandley replied
Hello Scott, thank you for your stunning comment
IngridSonja
Great shot! Perfect composition. Nice colours and I like the clouds that match the ripples of the sea.
davidShandley replied
Hello Ingrid, thank you for your comment
Lukas Uskrt
Well done! Very nice!
davidShandley replied
Hello Lucas,
Thank you for your comment, I would like to back to Connemara someday. We stayed in Clifden about five years ago
nicholphoto
davidShandley replied
Thank you Bradley
Smudger
we went to new brighton yesterday where exactly is this boat
davidShandley replied
Not telling you
Smudger
Mostyn, North Wales – too far for us yesterday
davidShandley replied
Between Flint and Talacre a place called Llannerch Y Mor, the boat has been there for years, there is a place near bye to have a great Sunday roast for £5.75 and with pudding £6.25
grumpyeck
Stunning image, David.
davidShandley replied
Hello Grumpyeck, sorry we did not meet up last week with Jamie, thank you for your comment and adding me to Fave and watchlist.
bill oneil
very nice work mate..
davidShandley replied
Thank you Bill, You have some great photographs too
John Kowalski
You have made this old rust bucket look pretty grand David
davidShandley replied
There was an old rust bucket taking it also, thank you
David Hibberd
Very well done, gotta love that HDR
davidShandley replied
Hi David, Some subjects are asking for HDR and this one was.
Thank you so much for your comments
photosbyflood
Hi Dave, what a crazy shot the clouds and the water all ripples. I almost looks like you zoomed the lens while shooting the image. the colors and the composition are great!
davidShandley replied
No zooming took place Patrick, it was all there to capture, but the HDR treatment pulled it out, thank you
Carole Stevens
Stunning image, this is gorgeous!
Very dramatic!
davidShandley replied
Thank you Carole, for your comments and stopping by
EarthGipsy
Incredible work David :)
davidShandley replied
Thank you Sonia, for your kind words
Randy Richards
Quite the nice shot here, David. I like the way the clouds and the ripples in the water are pretty much aligned. Perhaps a bit too much HDR for me, but still an outstanding image! Not to mention hearing of Holyhead was good for my soul. I have been there on at least two different trips to Wales and it was an easy area for me to fall in love with. Indeed, all of Anglsey. I loved tromping around the hills and cliffs and castles of the area learning the history, taking photos, meeting the locals and praying. Fond memories! Thanks, Randy (Randall for your Brits!)
davidShandley replied
Hi Randy, Thank you for your honest comments, I have just returned from a weekend in North Wales this weekend and hope you like what I will upload this week.
Nigel Bangert
I like this shot. There is something quite eerie about old boats. The water and sky are well exposed and make the picture.
davidShandley replied
Cheers for the comments, It was a great boat in its day also