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HMS Warrior


HMS Warrior
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Copyright: Michael Halliday (pompey) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 406 W: 156 N: 601] (8415)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-12-04
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/80 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-12-05 13:21
Viewed: 456
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
HMS WARRIOR 1860 as the world's first ocean going, iron hulled, armoured warship, was the most formidable naval vessel of her day and one of the most significant warships ever built. She was such an immense deterrent and so technically advanced that she ensured peace for 10 years without ever firing a shot in anger.
Warrior began active service most inauspiciously. She froze to the slipway when she was launched on December 29th 1860 during the coldest winter for 50 years. Frozen snow covered the dockyard and Thames braziers blazed down the ship's sides but when Sir John Pakington, First Lord of the Admiralty, came to do the honours, she refused to budge.
Extra tugs and hydraulic rams pulled her while hundreds of men ran from side to side on her upper deck, trying to rock her free. After 20 minutes, she finally gave way. Sir John smashed a bottle of wine over her bow with the words "God speed the Warrior"
Now open to the public and a truly magnificent ship.
Displacement 9210 tons, crew 705, 128m length.
Circular polariser and Neat Image used.
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  • Viking Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 63 N: 782] (4383)
  • [2005-12-05 13:23]

Perfect Nautical photo. A postcard. TFS
Rob

Great shot. Good composition, detail and color. Very professional looking shot. TFS

one of the top class photo on TL
colour, light, cadrage and composition...etc all r perfect
have a nice day

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2744 W: 369 N: 2624] (11948)
  • [2005-12-05 15:07]

I love the compo and the sunlight on the hull, Michael. And the clear blue sky, of course ;o). Nice downsizing of the shot too... no jaggies in the rigging ;o). Colours in general are very beautiful. TFS.

Great shot Michael, this one has it all. Colouring, detail and POV are excellent. Interesting notes too,TFS,
David

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1477 W: 10 N: 738] (10767)
  • [2005-12-05 15:43]

Very good Michael,
Perfect composition and colours.
Sunil

What a brilliant shot Michael, Sharp with wonderful coloursand great compo. You obviously had great light. TFS, Paul.

Micael .. your ship reminds me of another in Greenwich.. the Cutty Sark ..Yes .. tw diffrent ships but still..Ships from the passed and yours .. in his days .. was a miracle. Still we see its majestic power
Vey impressive photo. TFS
John
points tomorrow

Hi Michael,
very well composed photo. Masts and ropes with blue sky in the background give wonderful impression. Small boats surrounding the warship tell us about the scale - another perfect work Michael! tfs

Marek

Nice Nautical shot indeed!
Brilliant idea to keep the swan on the left! Image well composed with a fantastic light against the hull.
Bravo !
Robert

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