Listen to the Canons Roar!!

Wendi Donaldson

Listen to the Canons Roar!!

Tall Ship Festival, Victoria, British Columbia (summer 2008)
Mock battle.

Canon 400D
Canon 70-200 mm f/4.0 L

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Listen to the Canons Roar!! by Wendi Donaldson
Listen to the Canons Roar!! by Wendi Donaldson
  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    stunning;

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Scott….. your opinion means a lot!!

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Fantastic image Wendi! Makes a wonderful panorama.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Marion…..glad you like this one.

  • Sharona

    Sharona

    Stunning image Wendi – and such beautiful colours.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Sharon…thanks!! glad it pleases you! :)

  • midzing

    midzing

    beautiful image, well done

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Many thanks!!!

  • georgieboy98

    georgieboy98

    What a terrific scene Wendi and how very well you have taken it! Great work indeed. Peter

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks….. was an awesome event and a great evening!

  • erika15

    erika15

    I love the blue-green of the water and the background, It makes the sails pop up. Very beautiful image. :)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Erika….. love these ships!

  • AndyGii

    AndyGii

    Great shot. Gotta love those tall ships

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks!! glad you like this one….they’re pretty amazing.

  • Vikram Franklin

    Vikram Franklin

    Amazing pic Wendi – looks like the set of a movie or something.
    Simply love the glow in the sails. Well done!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Vikram….yeah, thought so too on reflection…have sat on these for a while!! LOL.

  • MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    Wonderful capture, Wendi. very well done.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Mick!! glad you like it.

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    WOW Wendi! This is fantastic! The light in the sails is beautiful and the colouring is perfect! It almost looks like a painting…..wonderful work :)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Shell….your opinion means the world to me….. SO glad you like this one. Sat on it forever!! :)

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Wow this is crying out to have textures , it will look like an old Masters .
    Great shot . x

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Yes, well that would take practice….LOL….lots of practice, Irene!! :)

  • jinney

    jinney

    Awesome work!
    Lovely shot!
    -jinney

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for the visit Jinney and your lovely comment…means a lot!

  • bill  oneil

    bill oneil

    ahoy there, sails aloft, man the guns me hearty’s…nice shot there Wendi.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Where were you when I was looking for a title!!! Thanks Bill!!

  • TFFDavid

    TFFDavid

    I’m off to watch Pirates of the Caribbean, arggggggggggghh Jim Lad :-)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Oh you guys ALL love the pirates!! Bad Boys!! Thanks my friend!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely job

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thank you Antanas…appreciate your comment.

  • IngridSonja

    IngridSonja

    A truly stunning shot!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Ingrid…. was pretty lucky that night actually!

  • Johanne Brunet

    Johanne Brunet

    You chose the perfect format and colours to enhance the mood in here Wendi, it’s so amazing! The light is just about perfect too. Great timing and capture! :-)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Johanne, always appreciate your comments… I really value your opinion….thanks, girl!

  • Pete Costick

    Pete Costick

    This is excellent Wendi, such a dramatic scene. I agree with Shell; looks like a painting. really lovely work my friend :)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Hey Pete….thanks…I think all the guys love the idea of these ships and pirates…brings back boyhood memories probably!! LOL. So glad you like it, your opinion means a lot….thanks again!

  • Zoraida Pesante

    Zoraida Pesante

    BEAUTIFULLY CAPTURE!!!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thank you Zoraida!

  • cdwork

    cdwork

    Awesome to see a view like this in colour! Great work

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks CD for your lovely comment….it was a super show…and FREE too! :)

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  • Karen  Betts

    Karen Betts

    what a amazing thig to see, these tall ships in all their glory. wonderful balance of colour of the sails and the water.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Yes, they were here for a festival…and lucky for us, they put on this marvellous mock battle. Great viewing from the shore. Thanks!

  • Ursula Rodgers

    Ursula Rodgers

    This is wonderful Wendi! Love the light and the smoke, and how those ships pop out against the cool tones of the land and water.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thank you Ursula…we were very lucky to be treated to such a show.

  • Suzanne D Jaeschke

    Suzanne D Jaes...

    Terrific shot Wendi …. :)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Suzi!! I’m so glad to see you here and that you like it!!

  • Caroline Fournier

    Caroline Fournier

    Wow …. this is stunning Wendi. And thank you for specifying that it was a “mock” battle. I was scared that I missed something … lol!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    LOL….thanks Caroline!! Amazing to hear the canons….. you realized how tricky the ‘battle’ would have been in the olden days!! not easy that’s for sure!!

  • CATNIPMEOW

    CATNIPMEOW

    This is so very cool….........the colors are so vividly beautiful !

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks so much….I’ve left the colours ‘natural’ so it’s more realistic. Glad you like it…thanks for the visit too!

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    awesome photo… must’ve been great to been there.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks George…yeah, pretty amazing….a time warp moment for sure!

  • David Petranker

    David Petranker

    This is wonderful i love the colors the green is fantastic, when ever i see this type of green it just puts a smile on my face instant fav.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks David…. would probably be interesting in B&W too…but left it. Appreciate the comment & fav!

  • Roddy Atkinson

    Roddy Atkinson

    This is beautiful, love the colour!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thank you Roddy…glad you like it this way too.

  • melbourneguy75

    melbourneguy75

    I love these old ships, beautiful capture :)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thank you David….. was a truly amazing event here.

  • E.R. Bazor

    E.R. Bazor


    Love it!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    OH WOW!.....awesome news…thank you SO very much. Very pleased.

  • N & L Williams Photography

    N & L Williams...

    downright gorgeous, love those old sailing ships, love the colours of this as well, congrats on your feature.
    Leanne

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks to you both…..very kind!!

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  • Tyler Thomas

    Tyler Thomas

    Love it. Just a beautiful image. Nice cropping too.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks so much, Tyler!!....made my day!!

  • Jerame    *

    Jerame *

    Awesome!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Hey you!! thanks for the compliment!!! SO great to see you back!!

  • Laoghaire

    Laoghaire

    Talk about a stitch in time! Very nice capture, love the mood, the colours, well the whole feel of this picture.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    What a beautiful comment, Laoghaire….many thanks! glad you like it.

  • Teresa Dominici

    Teresa Dominici

    Stunning work and excellent image.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for the visit and the lovely compliment! :)

  • kevinmawson

    kevinmawson

    Great capture,Very charming indeed.
    km.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Kevin…..pleased you like it.

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Oh Wendi , this is just beautiful , it looks like it is an old masters oil painting, gorgeous lighting and colours !

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for the lovely comments, Trudi…glad you like it!

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    awesomeee

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Hey Shoaib!!! Thanks ….glad you like it!! :)

  • Adrian Richardson

    Adrian Richardson

    Cool seascape. This image will look great on a wall.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for your great commnet, Adrian….appreciate it very much.

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    amazing – looks like a movie poster from a “Pirates” movie—wonderfully done – dave

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Dave….great compliment coming from you, Sir!! glad you like it.

  • Sam Fletcher

    Sam Fletcher

    Just a Stunning photo!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Wow…thanks for such a great compliment, Samuel. Appreciate it!

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  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Brilliant, simply outstanding panorama.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Steve…high praise coming from you!! Truly appreciate it.

  • Miron Abramovici

    Miron Abramovici

    Superb artwork!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Miron….truly value your opinion…Cheers!

  • RhondaR

    RhondaR

    Stunning shot Wendi. Love the light in the the sails and the beautiful colour.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks so much for checking this out Rhonda…and your lovely comments.

  • wdphotografics

    wdphotografics

    A brilliant shot Wendi…...great light capture, colours and treatment.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Hey Wayne…..thanks!! SO glad you like this image!.... :)

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Wonderful capture! Great work!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for your great comment, Jens….and checking it out!

  • EvaLarsen

    EvaLarsen

    This is wonderful. Lovely colors.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for the visit Eva and your great comment.

  • TREVOR IRWIN

    TREVOR IRWIN

    Perfect. Well composed and perfect timing. Its almost as if I am there watching this scene reenacted from History. Excellent work. http://www.philadelphia33.org/

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Lovely comment, Trevor…many thanks!! glad you like the scene…was pretty amazing.

  • OldBirch

    OldBirch

    Excellent shot, Wendi. The light on the sales is perfect and the smoke adds such atmosphere!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Colette….missed this comment, sorry!! Really pleased you enjoyed this one…was a wonderful sight for us that evening.

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    just an awesome shot!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for checking this out Kenny…and for your great comments!! Cheers!

  • Brendan Schoon

    Brendan Schoon

    Excellent shot, great composition and the colors are fantastic!! Amazing work!! Very well done.
    Brendan

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Brendan…for your visit and lovely comments. Glad you like it!

  • James Lyall

    James Lyall

    Wow. This is an event I will have to make time to see one of these years. Maybe at the next one in 2011.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks James!!....You’re more aware of the dates than I am, sadly…have to check it out. For now, we’re starting up with cruise ship season again.

  • Harlan Mayor

    Harlan Mayor

    Excellent work, love those ships too!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Many thanks again for your great comments! Pleased you like this one.

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Excellent, what a lucky day you had here.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Mary….yeah, it was super!!

  • Gary Murison

    Gary Murison

    Fantastic work Wendi. I love the colours and framing.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Gary….appreciate you stopping by and the great feedback!

  • Alyson Pearson

    Alyson Pearson

    wow, really beautiful work :)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Alyson….appreciate it!

  • Orla Cahill

    Orla Cahill

    ‘The Onedin Line’ comes to mind when I see this. It is such a beautiful image Wendi. Has a real old-world feel to it. Congrats on your feature.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Many thanks, Orla! Cool connection too! We were very fortunate last year to have this event.

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    Fantastic work

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks again to you, Kathy!!

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    What a beautiful capture. It is like a painting.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thank you Marjorie!

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    CONGRATULATIONS! You have been featured in PACIFIC NORTHWEST ART group.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    MANY THANKS to the moderators of the Pacific Northwest Art group for choosing this image….. Truly appreciate it. Thank you.

  • fsmitchellphoto

    fsmitchellphoto

    Really Great! Very romantic!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks so much for your great comment!!! appreciate it.

  • Timothy Gass

    Timothy Gass

    Fantastic shot!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for checking this out Tim….pleased you like it!

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Love this…fantastic colors and light!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Joni….really pleased you like this too.

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    FABULOUS!!!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for your great comment, Lorilee!

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Super capture

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Brandie!! Truly appreciate your feedback.

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  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    Nice crop…beautiful tones

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks again, Ana…..really pleased you like it.

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