Philadelphia Naval Yard
Apr 10, 2021 19:47:01 #
I've wanted to visit the Philadelphia Naval Yard for some years now; but never got around to it. Today was the day. The star attraction is the super carrier John F. Kennedy. For the photos taken in front of the bow, I used a fisheye lens. The processing is courtesy of the NIK collection and PS to replace the boring overcast sky that I had today. I'll also take this opportunity to thank all the members who have served their country in the armed forces. This is an open thread to anyone who wants to add to it with military related photos. Show us your photos and maybe tell us a story or two.
Erich
Erich
no. 1 Voigtlander 58mm. Anchor and chain
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no. 2 16mm Fisheye Bow
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no. 3 Starboard (I hope I got that right) side with elevators and hanger doors
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Apr 10, 2021 20:32:34 #
Apr 10, 2021 20:40:31 #
UTMike wrote:
Excellent, Erich! #2 is my pick.
Thanks. That is an interesting shot because the fisheye really slims down the ship at the water line. It seems impossible that it could remain upright. I have a shot taken from farther away and with a normal lens. The ship looks much wider in that shotl I did not include it because there were a bunch of dumpsters and cars in the way that I did not want to clone out. THanks for taking a look.
erich
Apr 10, 2021 21:55:24 #
ebrunner wrote:
I've wanted to visit the Philadelphia Naval Yard f... (show quote)
Awesome images, Erich. Your PP treatment of this old girl does her justice. Your 2nd image is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.
Apr 10, 2021 22:25:32 #
Steve DeMott
Loc: St. Louis, Missouri (Oakville area)
ebrunner wrote:
I've wanted to visit the Philadelphia Naval Yard f... (show quote)
Awesome Erich. I like 1 then 2. I would hate to de-barnicle that puppy.
It was my pleasure to serve 20 years in the Air Force. Look closely at the German photo. You'll see a radio tower in the back ground. The round shape on top is made of a highly reflective metal and when the suns out there's a cross like reflection on the ball. The East Germans spend millions trying to dull the ball to remove the cross like reflection. The West German's call it "The Pope's Revenge".
Those are Russian Guards you see
Looking into North Korea 1983
Over the Berlin Wall into East Berlin 1979
Apr 10, 2021 23:07:50 #
SalvageDiver wrote:
Awesome images, Erich. Your PP treatment of this old girl does her justice. Your 2nd image is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.
It was a fun shoot. Thanks for taking a look.
Erich
Apr 10, 2021 23:10:03 #
Steve DeMott wrote:
Awesome Erich. I like 1 then 2. I would hate to de... (show quote)
Very cool photos. I was in Berlin about 10 years ago and it was a really bright day. I was able to see the cross quite clearly. Thanks for posting.
Erich
Apr 11, 2021 07:19:15 #
Apr 11, 2021 07:27:27 #
yssirk123 wrote:
The sky replacements work great and #2 is fantastic!
The sky replacement was done in PS. The new tool is really nice. You have several skies to choose from and one click gets it done. In the past I was reluctant to do sky replacements because the process was always fiddly. Now the computer does it for you and does a better job than I can do myself.
I'm surprised that everyone seems to prefer no. 2. It is dramatic; but no. 3 is definitely my favorite. I do like them all, though.
Erich
Apr 11, 2021 07:53:58 #
UTMike wrote:
Excellent, Erich! #2 is my pick.
Oh yes, #2...The uncorrected Fisheye Effect changes a ho-hum photo [if corrected] into an interesting semi-abstract.
Apr 11, 2021 08:04:22 #
These are impressive shots. 2 and 3 are tied for me. Both have tremendous impact.
Apr 11, 2021 08:31:16 #
Interesting photos, Erich, and I really like the processing method you used here--enjoyed.
Apr 11, 2021 08:41:23 #
Apr 11, 2021 09:44:36 #
Very nice series. I particularly like your last shot. I get a sense it had seen a lot of action in its time.
Apr 11, 2021 10:38:05 #
Nice work, Erich. As with others, No. 2 is my favorite of the series.
--Bob
--Bob
ebrunner wrote:
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