This week, Amy’s lovely challenge — Natural Light — calls to mind the effects of early morning sun on shrimp boats in Apalachicola. Although at rest in Scipio Creek Marina (better known as Mill Pond to the locals), old fishing boats take on new looks by the hour, as ordinary objects have their very own day in the sun.
I really don’t know why it is that all of us are so committed to the sea, except I think it’s because in addition to the fact that the sea changes, and the light changes, and ships change, it’s because we all came from the sea.
John F. Kennedy
In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.
Francis Bacon
Life isn’t just about darkness or light, rather it’s about finding light within the darkness.
Landon Parham
For more examples of Natural Light, head to Amy’s post and take a look at the other entries in this week’s challenge.
As for us, we’ll just sail on!
Rusha & Bert
Marsha
Rusha, you have some lovely pictures of sunlight beaming off of unexpected items like ropes and life preservers. That makes the post so much fun. You’ve been to so many places! If you get to AZ, give me a call. 🙂 I love the quotes, too, especially the one by John Kennedy. We are truly all drawn to water, aren’t we?
Oh, the Places We See
Thank you for your kind words. I loved these boats, and I probably have a hundred shots from here! A fun day!
restlessjo
Love your boating photos, Rusha! They are absolutely beautiful 🙂 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. I just couldn’t take my eyes off of them. The contents especially were interesting — old and very used! Thanks for commenting!
restlessjo
Like yourselves I love boats but don’t really know why. I’m not even a proficient swimmer 🙂 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
May it’s a desire to get away. I’m not sure. But we own several boat paintings and photos, just no real boat.
JohnRH
Great photos and quotes.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. Boats are a special subject for me, yet I have no idea why. I’m not a boater at all — just love the idea of getting out, I suppose.
Carolyn Pearre
Rusha, loved your photos and the quotes you used. Great post! Carolyn
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. We loved Apalachicola almost more than St. George Island. And old boats just have a certain charm.
Hope you are well. Looking forward to Pawleys!
anotherday2paradise
Such wonderful images, Rusha. Boats do have something quite magical about them.
Oh, the Places We See
We both love boats yet we’ve never owned one or even been boating enthusiasts. However, we collect paintings of boats for some reason! The day we spent at this harbor was magical — maybe it was the sunlight or just the old, collected things on each boat. Whatever it was, we loved it. Magic, I guess!
pattimoed
Wonderful choice, Rusha, for natural light. I really like how you focused on the “big” picture in this collection and the details. Really a great collection. I love the contrast in textures in your last shot.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much! It was fun taking the pictures but even more fun sharing them. Response has been positive, and I’m working on my photography skills as well. Hope your week is unfolding beautifully!
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
these photos speak my language. Topic and Photos, lovely!
Oh, the Places We See
Thank you so much. You would love photographing these boats. So many details!! Appreciate the comment.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
I know I would 🙂 the photos are lovely, my pleasure 🙂
Toonsarah
I love all the details and the contrasts of light and dark. The natural light really brings out the textures! A great set of images 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. It was fun walking around all these wonderful boats and looking at the tools of the trade!
Photos by Jez
Love the nautical theme, Rusha 😃 The ripples refelcting off the boat hull is definitely my favourite 😃
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. I had a great time walking around this marina. So many details. Appreciate your comment.
CompassAndCamera
The hulls of the boats — such a great shot! Thanks for this escape to the water.
Oh, the Places We See
Appreciate your comment. It was an interesting place to visit fir a morning.
Curt Mekemson
Good choices, Rusha, but it was the old broom that one me over. It could probably make a great short story. 🙂 –Curt
Oh, the Places We See
Well, after all, these fishermen/fisherwomen need to tidy up once in a while!
Tina Schell
Some lovey examples Rusha – they remind me very much of our shrimp boats here in nearby Wadmalaw. I love going over there to capture the old boats and their paraphernalia. Your lighting on this one is beautiful.
Pat
What wonderful choices for this challenge. I especially like your observation that light can make the ordinary look extraordinary.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much! You always impress me with your photos, so I’m very happy you like mine today. Thanks!
Amy
The photo of the first one is incredibly beautiful, Rusha. “ordinary objects take center stage” through natural light, these are remarkable images.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much! I loved those boats — so many stories to tell!
Sue
Oh, lovely scenes, Rusha!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much! The boats are fabulous — and oh, the tales they could tell.
Sue
I’m sure!
whippetwisdom
Gorgeous images Rusha, I especially love the reflections of the water on the hull of the boats 💙
Oh, the Places We See
I loved those reflections, too. So much to look at in a harbor, I guess.