STVest Loc: LA - that's Lower Alabama

Yesterday, hubby and I were at Palafox Pier in Pensacola. This huge vessel was docked across from the pier. We couldn’t figure out the apparatus on the back (should I say “aft” or “stern”). But, we figured the ship had to have something to do with the oil industry - who else needs or can afford a ship that large. Sure enough, a quick and easy internet search revealed that the ship is a “deepwater derrick pipelay vessel”.

Living in an area where we see lots of ships, we were impressed by this one. So, I thought I’d share. And get your input on what I could have done to make the photos better. These photos are SOOC. I didn’t notice until I loaded them onto my computer that the white balance was set to “shade”. Believe me, there was no shade anywhere around. I’m still having trouble remembering to do everything I should.

Both shot with a Canon 60D.

Thanks for your time and I appreciate any guidance you can offer.

1/125; F/11.0; ISO 100


1/1250; f/5.0; ISO 100

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

Nice shots STVest!