Sailing Ship in the Dawn

paolo1955

Sailing Ship in the Dawn

La Spezia Harbour – Italy
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Featured in A View Somewhere Group October – 17 – 2009
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Challenge Winner in That One Great Shot Group – The Challenge Winners Challenge September – 22 – 2009

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Top Ten in Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence! – Best Featured Work (II) Challenge September – 11 – 2009
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Challenge Winner in Yachts and Sailing Vessels Group – Avatar for September 2009 Challenge September – 04 – 2009
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Challenge Winner in The Male Photographer Group – That Means Something Challenge Agoust – 26 – 2009
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Featured in The Male Photographer Group Agoust – 26 – 2009

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Featured in Yachts and Sailing Vessels Group Agoust – 16 – 2009
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Featured in Nautical Group Agoust – 13 – 2009
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Featured in All About Your Best Work Group Agoust – 09 – 2009
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Featured in That One Great Shot Group Agoust – 08 – 2009
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Featured in ImageWriting (2/24) Group Agoust – 07 – 2009

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Featured in Italy and all Things Italian Group July – 20 – 2009

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Featured Members in Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence! June – 29 – 2009
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Featured in Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence! Group June – 29 – 2009
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Challenge Winner in Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence! Group – Your Best Shot – Group Members Only Challenge June – 27 – 2009
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Featured in DSLR Users Only – 3 A Day Group June – 23 – 2009

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Featured in European Everyday Life Group June – 23 – 2009
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Featured in Color and Light Group June – 23 – 2009
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Amerigo Vespucci

Amerigo Vespucci 3 mast full rigged sailing ship takes its name from the famous Italian sailor and cartographer who also lent his name to the new world. Built 1930-31, Royal Shipyard (formerly), Castellamare di Stabia. and carried out many voyages before World War II. The period of the war was the only time the ship has not been active. The elegant, three-mated full rigger serves as the training vessel of the Italian Naval Academy.The entire rig and all the sheets are traditional materials: Canvas sails and hemp ropes. The only synthetic on board is the mooring lines, which have to be an approved type for some of the ports they visit. The sheets, laid end to end, span 35 km.

Nikon D300 Sigma 15/30

Image took at 5.20AM June – 13 – 2009

Sailing Ship in the Dawn belongs to the following groups:

Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence! Available for sale as

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Sailing Ship in the Dawn by paolo1955
Sailing Ship in the Dawn by paolo1955
  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    ooooooooooooooo!!!!! She’s yar!!!! How I’d love to feel my feet on her deck … the sea beneath us!!!!! Paolo!!!!! What an extraordinary image .. I LOVE the light … and oh .. the detail!!!!!! This from your D300?? SIGH!!! I can only hope to someday create a masterpiece like this!!!!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Lois,I bet that with your new D300 you will be able to outclass this work.Thanks for the amazing comments and your continued support.

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Gotta fave mate, this is Brilliant!!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi mate,Thank you so much for your much appreciated comment.

  • Alex Nance

    Alex Nance

    Belissimo!!! This is really incredible!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hello Alex,Thanks for popping by ,and leaving your comments, much appreciated.

  • Photomojo

    Photomojo

    Oooooo Woweeeeeee!!!! Gorgeous… really gorgeous. Super composition too! Dramatic pov

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thanks for popping by ,and leaving your comments, much appreciated.

  • Ranald

    Ranald

    And one of my all time favourite ships. Well done, a classic Paolo.

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi there,I appreciate your comment and for you taking the time to stop by-

  • Heather Rivet IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    love it

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thanks for your kind remarks in my photo.

  • Linda Syms

    Linda Syms

    Fabulous capture.

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Linda,Thank you so much for your much appreciated comment.

  • kristiane

    kristiane

    Wow…how excellent!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Kristiane,Thanks for popping by ,and leaving your comments, much appreciated.

  • Denis Molodkin

    Denis Molodkin

    Stunning work, great composition, amazing colours!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Denis,Thank you so much,... I really appreciate that

  • Phototone

    Phototone

    Excellent capture, superb exposure,very well done.

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hello Tony,Thank you so much for your much appreciated comment.

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    instant FAVOR, SUCH A BEAUTY

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hello Luda,I’m happy that you enjoy this photo.

  • FlowersEtc

    FlowersEtc

    Wonderful capture, I love that you took this in the evening/early morning light.

  • paolo1955 replied

    Ciao Ann,Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments about my photo.

  • Kelly Robinson

    Kelly Robinson

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  • paolo1955 replied

    THANK YOU , I’M SO VERY PLEASED ABOUT YOUR APPRECIATION.

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Awesome shot

  • paolo1955 replied

    I appreciate your comment and for you taking the time to stop by

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    A magnificent three-master and I really like the perspective as well as the overall quality of the image, there are few subjects more nostalgic, very well captured,
    Regards, Rod.

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Rod,Thanks so very much, so happy you like this, comments like yours make it all worth while!

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen

    Oh wow, awesome ship and capture. I could hardly beleive my eyes as I have a framed rasenberg puzzle of this ship. Again awesome !

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi sean,I’m happy that you enjoy this photo.

  • FailingMemory

    FailingMemory

    You have every thing right in this shot. Location, subject and light. Great.

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments about my photo.

  • andreisky

    andreisky

    Great shot!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thanks Andrei

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Brilliant shot, Paolo!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Barbara,Thanks for your nice comment in my photo.

  • Leslie Battjes

    Leslie Battjes

    Oh wow. Paolo…this is incredibly lovely…gorgeous ship, wonderful light…just beautiful!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hello Leslie Thanks for visiting and adding your kind comment :)

  • George Cousins

    George Cousins

    Marvelous shot Paolo! I was on board when she visited Halifax,Nova Scotia for one of the Tall Ship Festivals a few years ago. Beautiful ship, and a great crew, really wonderful ambassadors for Italy.And great parties in the evenings..lol!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi George,Thanks so very much, so happy you like this, comments like yours make it all worth while!

  • PFrogg

    PFrogg

    Inst Fav ,Well done excellent work

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thanks for visiting and adding your kind comment :)

  • BigD

    BigD

    Congratulations on your feature and well done

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thank you so much,... I really appreciate that

  • Gina Cormier

    Gina Cormier

    Fantastic image and congrats on the feature!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thanks for visiting and adding your kind comment :)

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    I love ships. A perfect capture, as always. xo

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Lori,thanks for the kind comments and your continued support

  • shellbee

    shellbee

    wow this is a wonderful shot, very well done indeed

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thanks for popping by ,and leaving your comments, much appreciated.

  • jacqi

    jacqi

    wow! This is stunning!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thank you so much for your much appreciated comment.

  • David Hibberd

    David Hibberd

    lovely image Paolo and congatulations on your win
    Davo

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi david,thank you , this is really a good feeling for me.

  • Bluenorther

    Bluenorther

    CONGRATULATIONS Paolo on your challenge win. Well deserved with this lovely image. :>)) Leslie

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Leslie,Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments about my photo

  • Richard George

    Richard George

    Excellent capture and most deserving of the challenge win. Congratulations.

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hello Richard,Thanks for popping by ,and leaving your comments, much appreciated.

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Congratulations on your challenge win. Very deserving!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Ciao Barbara,thanks for the kind comments and your continued support.

  • Larry Trupp

    Larry Trupp

    My Congratulations on your many features, and your recent Challenge win...way to go friend.

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thanks so very much, so happy you like this, comments like yours make it all worth while!

  • Ralph Olsson

    Ralph Olsson

    Congratulations, your work has not only won the Challenge – Your Best Shot – but it is also Featured in Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence!

  • paolo1955 replied

    THANK YOU , I’M SO VERY PLEASED ABOUT YOUR APPRECIATION.

  • Milos Markovic

    Milos Markovic

    Bravo !

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Milos,Thanks for popping by ,and leaving your comments, much appreciated.

  • Vittorio Magaletti

    Vittorio Magal...

    nice shot and colors… Amerigo Vespucci, vero?

  • paolo1955 replied

    Ciao Vittorio..indovinato è proprio lei.

  • PhotosByG

    PhotosByG

    Paolo, what an excellent photo! Well done. Cheers, Graham.

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Graham,I appreciate your comment and for you taking the time to stop by.

  • Rosy Kueng

    Rosy Kueng

    Paolo what can I say? Your work is amazing…the lighting is absolutely delightful!!!
    Excellent! Your features and the Challenge win were so well deserved…congratulations Paolo!!!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Rosy,Thanks so very much, so happy you like this, comments like yours make it all worth while!

  • derrickh

    derrickh

    Simply beautiful

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thank you so much for your much appreciated comment.

  • Antonio Zarli

    Antonio Zarli

    Congratulations Paolo you are featured in Italy and all Things Italian

  • paolo1955 replied

    THANK YOU , I’M SO VERY PLEASED ABOUT YOUR APPRECIATION.

  • Tenee Attoh

    Tenee Attoh

    This is stunning work, with such great composition!!! well done

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thanks for popping by ,and leaving your comments, much appreciated.

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    FABULOUS!!!!!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments about my photo

  • Mark Tisdale

    Mark Tisdale

    Fantastic light! Well done!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thanks for popping by ,and leaving your comments, much appreciated.

  • Els Steutel

    Els Steutel

    wonderful shot, good good lighting and clearity:))

    +faves for me

  • paolo1955 replied

    I appreciate your comment and for you taking the time to stop by

  • Larasolnishko

    Larasolnishko

    lovely

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thank you!

  • RonnieGinnever

    RonnieGinnever

    This is incredible!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Ronnie,Thanks for visiting and adding your kind comment :)

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

  • paolo1955 replied

    THANK YOU , I’M SO VERY PLEASED ABOUT YOUR APPRECIATION.

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson

    An AWESOME capture, love the early morning colors and the beauty of the docked ship … HUGE CONGRATS on your well deserved feature!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hello Rich&Deb,Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments about my photo.

  • Finobub

    Finobub

    Excellent work my friend superb image. ;)

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thanks for popping by ,and leaving your comments, much appreciated.

  • Jay Morgan

    Jay Morgan

    Extraordinary image in every way

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Jay,I appreciate your comment and for you taking the time to stop by

  • T. Wall ~Through My Lens ~

    T. Wall ~Throu...

    Congratulations from your hosts, you are one of the featured artists for the week in All About Your Best Work!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Teri,THANK YOU , I’M SO VERY PLEASED ABOUT YOUR APPRECIATION.

  • Graham Mewburn

    Graham Mewburn

    wonderful me hearty paolo
    a fav
    cheers from downunder
    Gray

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Graham,Thanks so very much, so happy you like this, comments like yours make it all worth while!

  • JRGarland

    JRGarland

    A beautiful capture of a grand old ship. Congratulations on the feature. It is well deserved.

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hello JR,Thanks for popping by ,and leaving your comments, much appreciated.

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Excellent, love the HDR effects

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Mary,Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comments about my photo.

  • Nigel Donald

    Nigel Donald

    BRILLIANT!!!!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hello Nigel,Thanks for your nice comment in my photo.

  • IngridSonja

    IngridSonja

    A fantastic shot! A wonderful ship! Super lighting! Great composition! Well done and congrats on feature!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Ingrid,Thank you so much for your much appreciated comment.

  • Graham Mewburn

    Graham Mewburn

    “CONGRATULATIONS”
    Sailing Ship in the Dawn
    is featured in
    YACHTS and SAILING VESSELS
    Cheers me hearty
    Gray

  • paolo1955 replied

    THANK YOU GRAY, I’M SO VERY PLEASED ABOUT YOUR APPRECIATION.

  • snappyexposure

    snappyexposure

    Just stunning, I love this.

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Paula,Thanks for popping by ,and leaving your comments, much appreciated.

  • Matthew Dawkins

    Matthew Dawkins

  • paolo1955 replied

    THANK YOU Matthew, I’M SO VERY PLEASED AND HONOURED ABOUT YOUR APPRECIATION.

  • Matthew Dawkins

    Matthew Dawkins

    And congrats on winning the Image That Means Something Challenge

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thanks ever so much Matthew, always great to hear from you.

  • ralph arce

    ralph arce

    Wow! What a stunning image! Very Beautiful! :D

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hello Raphael I truly appreciate your most kind comments here

  • George Cousins

    George Cousins

    Hi again Paolo, congratulations on the Features, and so happy to be in the current one with you!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi George,a pleasure for me too.so happy to be in the current one with you

  • mcneder

    mcneder

    My friend and I want to know ‘when do we sail?’

    Marie

  • paolo1955 replied

    Hi Marie.Right now…is too late LOL .Thanks for visiting and adding your kind comment :)

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    What a shot- and all those features well deserved!!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thanks for popping by ,and leaving your comments, much appreciated.

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Congratulations on the well deserved challenge win!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thanks my friend for your kind words and support.

  • Glenda Remaklus

    Glenda Remaklus

    Extremely beautiful!!!

  • paolo1955 replied

    Thanks ever so much Glenda, always great to hear from you.

  • PhotosByG

    PhotosByG

    Congratulations! Your photo has been featured in “A View somewhere ….”
    This photo was chosen because it was of a very high quality and it captured exactly the sort of work we are looking for in this group.
    Please keep up the great work and we hope you continue to add more of your excellent photographs to this group.

  • paolo1955 replied

    THANK YOU , I’M SO VERY PLEASED AND HONOURED ABOUT YOUR APPRECIATION.

  • Ann J. Przyojski

    Ann J. Przyojski 24 days ago

    GORGEOUS light on this awesome capture.

  • paolo1955 replied 21 days ago

    Thanks so very much, so happy you like this, comments like yours make it all worth while!

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