Riverdance

Jason Connolly

Riverdance

This is the Riverdance cargo ferry ship stranded off the fylde coast in the Irish sea Lancashire England on the 31st january 2008.
Now completely dismantled….
Shot with a Nikon D70s and 18-70mm lens

Riverdance belongs to the following groups:

! 100% !, Abandoned Dark Creepy, All About Boating, Dawn and Dusk Light, European Everyday Life (add the place!), Former DPF Members, Landscape and Abstract Photography, Landscape Photography, Live, Love, Dream: , Safe Haven, SEA, The Beauty of the European Waters, Transport, United Kingdom, Unwanted , Abandoned & Saved Through Preservation. and Victorian Viewfinders Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Riverdance by Jason Connolly
  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Jason a masterpiece my friend. Where does one start!!! The ship is obviously a gem of a find – those rays from the clouds are magic – the lines are stunning – processing spot on – this is a classic.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Blimey Rosalie, that was quick, really appreciate those encouraging comments, puts a smile on my face, glad you like it my friend.

  • Christian Hartung

    Christian Hartung

    thats amazing, reminds me of the pasha bulka in newcastle, cool shot

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Hi Christian, Is that Newcastle…Australia?, glad you like the shot and thanks for paying my gallery a visit.

  • Elizabeth Freundel

    Elizabeth Freu...

    utterly wonderful.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks Liz for the ‘Utterly wonderful’ comments. glad you like it..

  • Kofoed

    Kofoed

    Hi Jason ( I have sent you a B-mail),
    A masterpiece, indeed. Extremely well composed. The sky is stunning and the curves in the foreground are wonderful. Naturally with the stranded ferry as the most important.
    The lighting is exquisite.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks mate, really appreciate your brill comments on my shot, thanks again..

  • Warren Williams

    Warren Williams

    Like everything about this image, excellent take. VWD

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Hi Warren, cheers for the VWD mate, glad you dropped by..

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    G’day Jason,

    What a great find mate!!!!!

    Your placement of the main elements is spot on.
    HOWEVER!
    I do feel that by cutting a slice off across the top, bringing the top edge of frame down to just eliminate the bright hole in the clouds, will greatly improve the composition by raisng the horizon almost to a “Thirds” line and place the ferry almost on a “Thirds” intersection, all adding more impact to this fine photograph.

    Your exposure and processing has rendered a great study of this marine disaster and the colours, tones, contrasts and lighting creates a wonderful mood.
    Great work!

    GB
    Dennis

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Dennis, thanks for the mention of the crop, it’s funny you mention it, I sent this and several other shots of this stricken vessel to my local newspaper and 2 of them including this one were printed on a double spread along with several other newspaper readers shots.
    Well chuffed I was, anyway they did their own crop on it and it was exactly where you mentioned, just shows..you know your stuff.
    glad you ike the shot mate.

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Perfect exposure Jason and great colors, perfect finish, well done!!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Cheers mate for the perfect comments on my shot, thanks for the visit mate.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Good catch and a great shot …

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Cheers Tom, really appreciate the top comments mate.

  • Wildwings

    Wildwings

    An exquisite shot. Love the colors. Another favorite of mine!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks Wildwings ..Much appreciated.

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms

    Great capture,and the colour is perfect

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks ever so much for your visit Linda, so pleased you like the shot..

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Superb capture and fantastic colours .

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Cheers Irene, as always look forward to your visits, glad you like this one.

  • Patrick Morand

    Patrick Morand

    Great compo and wonderful colors. That’s an impressive shot !

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks for the impressive comments patrick, really appreciate the visit.

  • Sparrowing

    Sparrowing

    Great shot, the beams of light look beautiful.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Hi Terri, so glad you chose to look at this shot and leave your fine comments..

  • Madeline M  Allen

    Madeline M Allen

    HOW BEAUTIFUL !!!!! Love the rays!!!!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks Maddy, always a top visit from you my friend, cheers bud.

  • JoLennox

    JoLennox

    What a shot!! The sky the subject… everything is fab!!i am going down at daft o’clock, tomorrow to hopefully get a shot or two… (13/2/8 )

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Hi Jo, thanks for the look in and leaving your splendid comments on my shot..

  • John Brotheridge

    John Brotheridge

    Fabulous shot, a one-off if ever there was, great composition, like an oil painting, and I love the sky.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    It certainly is, thanks for the viewing and leaving your top comments John.

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    G’day again Jason,

    To quote Frank Lloyd Wright; “Well there ya go!”
    Thanks for the feedback mate. It’s nice to know I’m on the right track.

    GB
    Dennis

  • Jason Connolly replied

    You’re welcome mate LOL.

  • GlennRoger

    GlennRoger

    Absolutely Stunning!.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks Glenn, glad you like the shot..

  • cags

    cags

    Wonderful image…one of the very best ive seen of this ship

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thank you Cags, really appreciate the visit.

  • Joe Thill

    Joe Thill

    Awesome!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks Joe, so glad you like it..

  • EdgeOfReality

    EdgeOfReality

    A stunning image.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks..so much.

  • niggle

    niggle

    awesome shot, lots going on in this image, well done

  • Jason Connolly replied

    No niggles with your comments, cheers mate.

  • Carol & Kev Haberle

    Carol & Kev Ha...

    Superb capture, superb lighting, superb perspective!! What more can I say, JUST SUPERB!!!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    A big thanks Carol, so appreciated..

  • Gerry Van der Walt

    Gerry Van der ...

    Beautiful image. I am also looking to start playing around with HDR and now I know what to aim for! Well done!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks for the fine comments Gerry, so glad you visited.

  • bidkev

    bidkev

    Another bloody beauty! I could grow to hate you mate ;-)

    kev

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Dont mate LOL….Cheers for the the comments they are welcomed.

  • Les Magee

    Les Magee

    amazing pic

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much for your comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..

  • Travis Easton

    Travis Easton

    Fantastic sky and the ship really grabs your attention, good one Jason.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Travis for your comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your comments mean a lot to me..

  • L K Southward

    L K Southward

    you’ve really captured an atmosphere here …good shot!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much mate for your comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your comments mean a lot to me..

  • Jane Best

    Jane Best

    Beautiful photo. Love the colors and composition. Powerful and dramatic.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Jane for your comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your comments mean a lot to me..

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms

    Wonderful shot Jason

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Linda for your comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your comments mean a lot to me..

  • newbeltane

    newbeltane

    Jason

    I would say this image is ok for the BC group as the HDR doesn’t overwhelm the scene/image.

    Steve ;-)

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks mate.

  • Jeff VanDyke

    Jeff VanDyke

    Awesome!!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Jeff for your comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your awesome comments mean a lot to me..

  • shakey

    shakey

    superb shot.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Shakey for your comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your superb comments mean a lot to me..

  • valzart

    valzart

    O Wow watta superb capture Photographer ;} hugglez

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Val for your comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your fantastic comments mean a lot to me..

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    So glad I saw this Jason.. A top capture in my book..
    Chuck..

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Chuck for your excellent comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your comments mean a lot to me..

  • Richard Lewis

    Richard Lewis

    this is a great sutble HDR shot. The foreground interest really adds to the shot.
    well done.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Richard for your excellent comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your comments mean a lot to me..

  • Cattach

    Cattach

    I love it, it all works for me Jason top work mate.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Cattach for your excellent comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your comments mean a lot to me..

  • Andrea Rapisarda

    Andrea Rapisarda

    This ia really a great capture!!! congratulations!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Andrea for your excellent comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your comments mean a lot to me..

  • Mia1

    Mia1

    Gorgeous shot.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Mia for your excellent comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your comments mean a lot to me..

  • amarica

    amarica

    Wonderful work!!!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much amarica for your excellent comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your comments mean a lot to me..

  • emolena

    emolena

    wonderful !

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much emolena for your excellent comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your comments mean a lot to me..

  • Paulette x

    Paulette x

    Superb composition again, lovely light and clarity

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Paulette for your excellent comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your comments mean a lot to me..

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    AWESOME Shot….. What a site, it is so beautiful

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Sueanne for your excellent comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your comments mean a lot to me..

  • Ryan Carter

    Ryan Carter

    Great use of lines in this photo. The foreground water running to the ocean, is perfect. THe ship is well positioned. This is a definite favourite for me!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Ryan for your excellent comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your comments mean a lot to me..

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Wow, a great image, and what a catch. The sun rays are also beautiful

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Rosalie for your excellent comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your comments mean a lot to me..

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Great light, great comp, nice work!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Dawson for your excellent comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your comments and visit mean a lot to me..

  • Jason Connolly
  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Kind of a musical name for this ship, I love the photo, did they ever save the ship?

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Hi Dolphindancer, thanks for the comments and visit, they didn’t save the ship, up to this week they have just about chopped her up, she’s now gone….
    It had been there from 31st january 2008, took some time due to the tides.

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Thanks for the info, Jason, it’s great to know the story behind a ship that’s photographed. Maybe you were the last to photograph her! (:))

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Hi again, I really enjoyed photographing her in this state, I did go back a few times during her break up, I had one of the very first shots of that break up and got that in the local gazette, but to be honest after that was not so often, I wasn’t the last to photograph her, this one got into our local paper too…
    Thanks for popping back..

  • karenuk1969

    karenuk1969

    The angle of the ship is perfect & the clouds & light – just gorgeous!!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Karen for your excellent comments on my work, sorry for the delayed reply to your comment..your comments and visit mean a lot to me..

  • terezadelpilar

    terezadelpilar

    so Professional! Congratulations!
    (join SEA group)

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks…

  • terezadelpilar

    terezadelpilar

    CONGRATULATIONS !!

  • Greg Artis

    Greg Artis

    Nice shot Jason and congrats on getting it published!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Greg

  • Denis Dalby

    Denis Dalby

    Great shot Jason on so many different levels.

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thank you so much Denis, much appreciated pal.

  • Smudger

    Smudger

    bloody brilliant – cant say nothing more about this one Jason

  • Jason Connolly replied

    I must have sold at least a dozen A3 and A4 framed prints of this boat, easily my best seller..
    Cheers Steve mate.

  • Janell Rufiange

    Janell Rufiange

    STUNNING! Beautiful capture

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks janell, really appreciated..

  • JamieGreen

    JamieGreen

    I like it very much.You will put me to shame on Loughrigg!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    nah, I’m sure you’ll hold your own mate…Thanks Jamie mate….

  • Eyal Nahmias

    Eyal Nahmias

    Fantastic light, color, and composition. Excellent perspective. Thanks for the fave. :-)

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much for the Great comments on this one, appreciated.

  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    Superb work! Straight to our favs!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Eva and klaus..

  • Karen Martin IPA

    Karen Martin IPA

    Excellent shot

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks karen..

  • jchanders

    jchanders

    Great scene and wrack, great light and composition! Very well done!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Cheers mate.

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    excellent photo

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks Heloisa.

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Jason, this is gorgeous, congratulations on your feautures. So well deserved!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much barbara, really appreciate the comments.

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    What a gorgeous image.. Spectacular scene! so beatifully captured ! Awesome colors and a brilliant work !

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much Alessandro. Cheers for the fave too..

  • raindancerwoman

    raindancerwoman

    great shot..love it..

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks so much…

  • gabryshak

    gabryshak

    congrats on being nominated as an artist well worth recognition… well deserved connolly
    ♥tonja

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Hiya Tonja, well pleased that John has nominated me for this shot, I’m very honoured, pleased you like it too bud…

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Those sunrays are stunning!! Gorgeous image!!!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks laurie, appreciated.

  • Roddy Atkinson

    Roddy Atkinson

    Stunning capture Jason, love the curtain of light!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks ever so much roddy.

  • dkspecial

    dkspecial

    Now this… is a phototograph. excellent.

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Awesome capture- great sky and love the angle of the ship- really like your PF!!!

  • reindeer

    reindeer

    Wow! whoA! o my my.

  • FenderBender

    FenderBender

    Excellent pic,remember hat on the news.

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    Whoops wonder who had to pay for that mishap !! love the light rays on the horizon, looks kind of like its last farewell !

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    An instant FAV for me.

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    Great framing, great light and composition. Subject matter awesome. Don.

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    Great image,the sky is fantastic

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Amazing!!

  • michalfanta

    michalfanta

    Great colors and composition!

  • Silvia Ganora

    Silvia Ganora

    Wonderful light. Very well captured and composed!

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    fantastic capture Jason

  • Jason Connolly replied

    Thanks tony, glad that you iie it mate.

  • cobbybrook

    cobbybrook

    Cracking stuff – comp, lighting, everything!

  • Jason Connolly replied

    It was the chance of a lifetime mate, how many ships drop right on your front door step like this?? LOL…
    Thanks martin..

  • Phillip Dove

    Phillip Dove

    I’ve just been having another stroll through your gallery and this image really is spectacular Jason. Can’t say anything that hasn’t already been said, but agree with them all.
    Phil

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    outstanding

  • brimellor1

    brimellor1

    Stunning shot!!!!

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