Dreaming Of Oceans
An old rusty freighter moored in Bakar bay (northern Adriatic, Croatia). The photo is from decades back, when the coke* production plant was still operating the...
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An old rusty freighter moored in Bakar bay (northern Adriatic, Croatia). The photo is from decades back, when the coke* production plant was still operating there. Now the place is turning into a marina, thanks to the perfect natural configuration of the area.
Old scanned Fujichrome frame, this...
* not Coca cola. Coal...
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Old scanned Fujichrome frame, this...
* not Coca cola. Coal...
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Location
This photo was made long years ago in Bakar Bay harbor (Northern Adriatic, Croatia), and it was made on slidefilm. Thus, no Exif is available.Time
I'd say (and I can only guess after so many years), it was about noon on an autumn day in 2001 or 2002. Exact date and time escape me.Lighting
A mist-dispersed, shadowless daylight with no other lightsource; just about right for the theme.Equipment
The camera was an Olympus IS3000 (excellent prosumer), and the film was a Fujichrome Sensia (100ASA). The photo was shot out of hand with no support and with no added gear.Inspiration
Harbors are usually an inspiration in themselves, and I always liked strolling along in such places. Since it was pretty cold and not exactly your usual strolling weather, I was alone there, with plenty of time to watch for suitable themes and detail. This [poorly] scanned slide was one of the generally more interesting.Editing
After the scanning (by one quite inadequate scanner), it took a lot of time to clean the image of dust, specks and other blemishes. I've had to repair some aging tracks and do a lot of de-noising; the image even had to be enlarged so as to notice all the scanning shortcomings. And then it had to be reduced again to the upload side. What is more or less accurate here is the actual atmosphere and color.In my camera bag
To me it is easier to carry a photo vest than any photo bag. So I load my photo vest with whatever I might need for my photo session, walk or trip, while my photo bags usually keep the equipment I'm not using at the moment. And here the photo vest was safely covered by the windbreaker, warm and dry. The vest's many pockets usually contain two cameras, spare batteries, ND and CPL filters, and one photo clamp standing in for a tripod. Recently I include a small action camera, mainly for its wide field of view and resistance to water and weather. The vest also has large-lens pockets that contain a small water bottle, sandwich, or a bar of chocolate if I plan on being out for the whole day. There is about three meters length of paracord or similar strong, thin rope, one hefty pocket knife, and a lighter. My smartphone comes along too. It has yet another spare camera, but more importantly the Spirit Level App wich I use to make the phone a perfectly horizontal surface under my camera. This is essential for panoramic sweeps. The app is free, and requires no extra permissions whatsoever. The large back pocket of the vest is reserved for a lightweight rain poncho. If the weather suddenly plays up, the poncho neatly covers all. Using the tools mentioned above, much can be improvised along the way, so that's all I need to make photos.Feedback
There is no place you'd go without the need for a camera - any camera - and if you don't carry one, the situation will swiftly make you sorry you did'nt. So, make sure you have a camera that is not a burden to carry, and you will find adequate use for it, this is as certain as taxes! My advice is, be equipped, curious, and ready. And enjoy the Good Light - even when it's not quite ideal!
