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Gloomy River Thames


Gloomy River Thames
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Copyright: Fred NEF (Freddie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1623 W: 126 N: 1189] (6191)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11
Categories: Nature, Transportation, Architecture, Artwork, Mood
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-06-13 7:33
Viewed: 477
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Gloomy River Thames
River Thames showing the world famous London Eye and the Parliament building w/ Big Ben, before sundown

The Thames (pronounced /temz/) is a river flowing through southern England, and one of the major waterways in England. While perhaps best known because its lower reaches flow through central London, the river flows through several other significant towns and cities, including Oxford, Reading and Windsor.

The river gives its name to the Thames Valley, a region of England centred around the river between Oxford and West London, and the Thames Gateway, the area centred around the tidal Thames and the Thames Estuary to the east of London.

TRIVIA
Length: 346 km (215 mi)

The Sex Pistols played a concert on the Queen Elizabeth Riverboat on June 7, 1977, the Queen's Silver Jubilee, while sailing down the river.

On January 20, 2006, a northern 16-18 ft (5 m) bottle-nosed whale was spotted in the Thames and was seen as far upstream as Chelsea. This is extremely unusual because this type of whale is generally found in deep sea waters. Crowds gathered along the riverbanks to witness the extraordinary spectacle. There was a rescue attempt lasting several hours, but it eventually died on a barge.

Unusual objects floated along the Thames by barge include a Eurostar Railway locomotive, a Concorde aircraft and a Submarine.

It is not unusual to see the French navy in the Thames; very often French naval vessels make official visits to the Royal Navy dock, HMS President, just by the Tower Bridge.

While writing in his diary in June 1667 Samuel Pepys was disturbed by the sound of gunfire, as Dutch warships on the Thames broke through the Royal Navy to invade London.

Polar explorer and endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh became the first person ever to swim the length of the Thames. His journey started on 17th July 2006 close to the source of the river in Gloucestershire and ended 147 miles later in London. Pugh undertook the challenge to raise awareness of climate change.

The traditional Swan Upping ceremony takes place annually on the River Thames during the third week of July.

Composition:
Exposure Time: 1/60
F-Stop: f/3.5
Focal Length: 7300/1000 mm
Metering Mode: Pattern

Pp work:
1. duplicate layer
2. use curve to attain warm colors
3. erase everything except the top most part of the image
4. flatten images and then duplicate the flattened image
5. create border by using Selection, Desaturation, and Graduation
6. erase the unwanted bottom part of the border
7. flatten layers, sharpen, and resize

Quote of the Day:
"Over a period of time the world changes; rivers flow, planes fly by, clouds pass and the earth's position relative to the stars is different. This accumulation of time and events, impossible for the human eye to take in, can be recorded on film. For the photographer, real can become surreal, which is exciting." -Michael Kenna
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To fkokol: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 07-19 00:07
To janneman: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 06-15 15:37
To John_F_Kennedy: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 06-14 05:07
To tomek_wap: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 06-14 04:16
To CallMeMaria: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 06-14 04:15
To Helkoryo: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 06-13 16:05
To clnaef: Merci beaucoup!Freddie 1 06-13 16:04
To AMKA: Thanxxx!Freddie 1 06-13 16:04
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Bonjour,
Belle juxtaposition de sujets variés
Bonne journée.
clnaef

  • Great 
  • AMKA Gold Star Critiquer [C: 85 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-06-13 8:52]
  • [+]

This is wonderful shot fred...honestly!
I love that.Full of details...
Well Done.
TFS,
:-D
AMKA

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  • lego Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 64 W: 2 N: 60] (554)
  • [2007-06-13 8:56]
  • [+]

Hey mister Freddie.
Great work. I love the colours and fresh approach. Will you ever run out of new ideas.
Also thanks for the notes.

When I am older I want to be good like you.

francois

Nice view.

Interesting way of implementing the frame.

I would just remove the hand rail.

BTW have u seen this wheel while being broken?
http://www.treklens.com/gallery/Europe/United_Kingdom/photo286510.htm :D:D
LOL!
Tom

Hi Fred,
Very good composition with perfect sharpness and detail. Wondeful colors and amazing sky!
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

Hello Fred

Superb capture of this well known landscape. I particularly like the way you have saturated colours here it gives the image more interest and warmth. great notes too

TFS regards Helen

Very beautiful shot. Wonderful composition and nice lights. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

Beautiful photo, nice colours, view, ...
But ... ;-)
I'm no fan from the frame and
why didn't you cut the rail ?


Greetz

Jan

BEautiful shot. wonderful colurs and sharpness. I like this famous wiew. greetings,
figen

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