Coota Boat Apres Storm
This Coota boat had broken away from it’s moorings and washed towards shore, it was approx five metres out, I took off my shoes and sox, rolled my slacks up as far as I could and walked into the water.
I wanted to take the photograph with the afternoon sun shining on the side of the boat, I waited until a wave broke across the stern and Clicked.
The sea came up to my waist and here I was wearing beautiful Italian Designer slacks and holding my best Leica camera above my head hoping I would’t fall into the water.
I was thrilled with results when I picked them up 3 days later from the lab, the camera survived and slacks were dry cleaned ha ha.
I had the shot which is in my top three favourites.
SHOULD DEFINITELY BE VIEWED LARGE!
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Racheli
Ronald, this is so very beautiful atmosphere boat, great dramatic angle,
Wonderful horizon colours and details, thank you for the writie with it, otherwise i could’nt even think that it is apres stormy weather.
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Ronald Rockman replied
No the sky was very blue the next day Rachel, thanks for the words, happy that you read the blurb
Shalom
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salsbells69
Love the colours and great angle. :D
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Ronald Rockman replied
Thanks Sal, would you believe on the Bay around from St Kilda Pier
I came out of the sea with water up to my waist, I was holding a Leica Camera which was on loan from Leica, I thought it was going under with me at one stage.
Pleased with your comment
Shelby Stalnaker
wow this si just beautiful…great close up wonderful colors
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JayVee
Wonderful angle in which you’ve captured this moment. Great colours.
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Magee
What an effort, and what a result! Stunning Rock! I’m pinching it for my favs okay?
Ronald Rockman replied
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Ronald Rockman replied
Sure is OK Magee, taaaaaa
thanks for your words and enjoying my image Jay and SB
Last year Channel Nine bought the series of my three boats enlarged and framed for an executives office, now that’s a buzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Nanmarie
What a magical work of art. Just beautiful Ronald.
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Pamela B
I really enjoy your style and port folio! Excellent work
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PS. Pamela,
Should have “Glad you came by” which I truly am.
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MuscularTeeth
great work
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Marvin Tunstall
Beautiful colors! Awesome shot!
Ronald Rockman replied
Thanks Marvin, glad you came by.
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Alexandros Isaias
Very nice shot!
Ronald Rockman replied
Belated thanks Alexandros
Karen Cougan
wow these colours are amazing, well done Rock
xkc
Ronald Rockman replied
Thanks Karen, it was a wild wild day a litlte like yesterday in Melbourne
Karen Cougan
Receiving comments loud and clear mate, you should move to sunny qld….....nice up here
xkc
Marilyn Harris
Good one!!! Well worth getting a little wet!! Great shot Ronald!!
Ronald Rockman replied
anythig to get the shot lol
Cora Wandel
A stunning photograph, the clarity, the colors, the composition, everything is superb. – Cora
Ronald Rockman replied
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Ronald Rockman replied
Belated thank you Cora, nice to have you stroll through my portfolio.
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Elana Bailey
What stunning colours and fab comp and lighting you have here. Well done. An instant fav.
Ronald Rockman replied
It was worth nearly loosing my Leica camera and half drowning Elana,ha ha ha
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dinghysailor1
beautiful!!!
Ronald Rockman replied
One of my very favourite images dinghy
rochelle
excellent work!!
Ronald Rockman replied
thanks Rochelle, pleased you came by for a stroll through my portfolio
Rock
Joanne Bradley
Brilliant capture of color and superb composition!
Ronald Rockman replied
Thanks a lot for the critique, I love this shot for its vibrancy and remembering what I had yo do to get it !
Ronald
Lucy Angel
Gorgeous boat! :)
Ronald Rockman replied
Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Lucy belated thanks
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Pamela B
Beautiful work again! I love these vibrant colors;)
Ronald Rockman replied
Pamela, thanks for the comment ;-)))
Dan Landau
Amazing colors!
Ronald Rockman replied
Thanks Dan
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linda858100
SUCH A WONDERFUL PHOTO,LOVE THE COLORS,,,,
Ronald Rockman replied
Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, it was nearly a catastrophe for me as I almost lost my Leica camera with my best lens, I shot this Linda using a high colour saturation slow speed film, I would like to shoot the same shot with digital to see the differnce. My Leica equipment gave outstanding image clarity just the best equipment.
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Dawne Olson
Extraordinary color—so much character in that little boat.. terrific image!
Ronald Rockman replied
Big thanks for the favourable critique on this favourite image of mine, I have a large version beautifully mounted and framed in my study, I love looking at it, it gives me great pleasure and solace.
Cheers,
Rock
CrimsonLotus
Ronald, the colours in your photographs are just incredible. What format are you working with? Your work makes me want to pull out my film cameras and get snapping away with them. You are certainly making the right decision entrusting your processing and printing to a pro lab!
Ronald Rockman replied
I was using my Leica R9 35mm SLR with a Leica 80mm Summicon 1:4 lens and Agfa Optima high colour saturation film, no longer available. I love shooting with film it seems more natural and real.
I am now using a Canon SLR D30 set to high colour saturation, I was going to upgrade to the new D50 but was advised to stick with what I have by a Canon marketing person.
Cheers,
Rock
linda858100
JUST LOVE THIS PHOTO,,
Ronald Rockman replied
So pleased you visited my portfolio once again
Rock
Happy New Year 858100
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StacyLee
Very nice capture! Those colors are amazing! Happy New Year!!
Ronald Rockman replied
Belated thanks StacyLee, happy 2010 to you LOL
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Ronald Rockman
Big thanks for your comment StacyLee wishing you blessings & a happy safe 2009 to you and yours.
Cheers,
Rock
Steve Chapple
Great angles, lines and colours in this shot. A really detailed image.
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liyafendi
Your shots are just brilliant!
Ronald Rockman replied
wow, that’s a great compliment, I do thank you for i.
Cheers,
Rock
Lynne Mettam
Love your boat! Brilliant, clear and great subject.
Ronald Rockman replied
Thamks Kinross girl, love your portfolio its greeeeeeeeeeeat
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Rosina Lamberti
couta boats are my favourite
Ronald Rockman replied
Couta Boats Rock !
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Scott d'Almeida
Excellent
Ronald Rockman replied
Thanks Scott, apprecaite that !
Wendi Donaldson
Very striking colours…..lovely image/perspective…Giggling about the designer slacks!! you fool!
Ronald Rockman replied
Ha, I was more concerned about my beautiful Leica camera !
It was all worth the risk Wendi with an I when I saw the results a few days later. Thanks for the great comment
Rock
Wendi Donaldson
Ronald Rockman replied
Nicely framed thanks Wendy
Cheers,
Rock
dupontin
Your colours are so vibrant, what a great shot !
Ronald Rockman replied
That’s a fine comment, thanks a lot.
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Sebastiaan Koenen
That’s really nice to the eye Ronald! Good shot and nice deep colors!
Ronald Rockman replied
I was fortubate to see it drifting near the shore after the big storm that hit our bay.
Thanks
Rock
Sandy Stewart
A simple and effective composition, depicting beautiful depth of colors and contrasts, as well as lovely lines! : )
Ronald Rockman replied
A very belated thank you Sandy, wonderful compliments,
Cheers
Rock
Shelly Hiebert
Fantastic angle and the colours are devine :)
Ronald Rockman replied
Big thanks Shelly.
Cheers,
Rock
Sean Jansen
Simply stunning capture !! Love the vibrant color on this : )..............fav !!
Ronald Rockman replied
Hi Sean,
Very pleased wikth your comment.
Roc
anisja
Beautiful.
Ronald Rockman replied
Thanks Anisja, I appreciate the complimenta.
Happy days
Rock
satwant
This is a brilliant capture. Beautiful colors and clarity. Very nice composition.
Ronald Rockman replied
I do appreciate your kind words Satwant, thank you very much.
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Santamaria
Beautiful..I especially like the clarity and colours
Ronald Rockman replied
Thanks Santamaria, I was fortunate to come across it and to have the correct film and equipment.
Cheers,
Rock
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Tara Turner
beautiful!
Ronald Rockman replied
A fine comment Tara, thanks for that.
Cheers
Rock
Gary Kelly
At least coming all the way down here (as opposed to going up) doesn’t affect my vertigo. And now to the pic… it’s the colors, the colors, the colors. They are just magic, as is the subject. And I can tell that you actually sat down on your heels to take that shot. You deserve a medal, Rock. Really!
Ronald Rockman replied
Send it in the mail haha.
Thanks Gary, yes it would have been a disaster if the Leica went under the water, I think that one with the lens was around $12,000
Cheers,
Rock
Tsitra
This really is a stunning capture, after going through the thing with the wading, the rolled-up strides, shoes off etc etc you deserve this result.
Best regards
Paul
Ronald Rockman replied
Thanks for that comment Paul, yes, the things we do to get a shot .
Regards,
Ronald
Raven Adams
very colorful..nice!
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Mike Larder
V nice.. V V nice. Love old boats. Wicked colour.Glad you enjoyed the birdies. Been a tad overwhelmed by response.
bestest M
Ronald Rockman replied
Thanks Mike, nice to hear from you.
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Stuart Thorpe
All the best comments have already been made…let me just say :
like this muchly Rock.
Ronald Rockman replied
Big thanks Stuart, nice to hear from you.
Rock
chijude
Great colour and line. A beautiful subject … and so well presented!!
Ronald Rockman replied
Thanks vey much for the wonderful comment.
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chijude
And glad you and your camera survived to tell the story!!!
Ronald Rockman replied
I thank you so very much Chijude
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Ginger Barritt 21 days ago
What amazing color…Of course the comp is spot on…I’d expect nothing less, though.