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Industrial Skyline

by Harry Lichtman

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted February 13, 2013281 views10 comments
Seacoast NH is not know as an industrial power house, but there is a considerable amount of activity on the Piscataqua River. A client was interested in something other than a standard view of the river landscape, and I came up with this as part of a series. The building is a PSNH coal and wood burning boiler that generates electricity. The ship makes regular stops in Newington to unload coal. This was a long exposure pre-dawn shot.

5DII, 24-105L, ISO 100, f16

Comments

10 comments
Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on February 13, 2013 at 7:55 AM
Very classy shot...I love all the lights & sunbursts, the stillness of the water & the illuminated smoke!
Registered on December 13, 2011, 216 Posts, 1671 Comments
Comment posted by Michael Cothran on February 13, 2013 at 8:44 AM
When I look at this, it transcends from an industrial type image to an actual work of art. The colors, especially, are outstanding. The oranges in the middle contrast so beautifully with the dark cyans . Nice and crisp, ideal composition, well crafted and presented. This better hang in somebody's office!
Registered on December 5, 2012, 31 Posts, 730 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 13, 2013 at 10:04 AM
Wow, that's some talent to take something this mundane and industrial and make it this pretty. Lovely light and color. :toast:
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 13, 2013 at 1:58 PM
This looks great Harry! Excellent comp, beautiful color and reflection. Very nice work on this!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Nichols on February 13, 2013 at 4:02 PM
My gosh Harry, there's so many wonderful things to see in this image. Only an artist could make something so beautiful out of this scene. :toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on November 7, 2007, 161 Posts, 1420 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on February 13, 2013 at 4:25 PM
Very nice shot, with wonderful colours.

D&L
Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Salge on February 16, 2013 at 7:53 PM
You really captured some great color in this scene! Really well done! :toast:
Registered on February 23, 2006, 269 Posts, 2210 Comments
Comment posted by Shantikara Valuska on February 17, 2013 at 1:21 PM
Truly exceptional image! I love the combination of the cold blue/warm pink natural lights and the warm artificial lights. And the reflection is the icing on the cake. This picture is a good example that a beautiful light (and a master photographer :smile: ) can turn even a mundane scene into something special.
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on July 25, 2011, 38 Posts, 451 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 19, 2013 at 3:28 PM
Neat look, Harry. I like the colored lights, the perfect reflections, and (I'm guessing) the early sunlight hitting the steam cloud.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Barry Ashenhurst on March 4, 2013 at 1:24 AM
Happy photog, happy client. Nice one Harry.
Registered on August 4, 2009, 253 Posts, 455 Comments