Yesterday, the Explorer of the Seas spent her last call in the city for 2010. Seeing this majestic ship in Portland helped to recall our spectacular 9 day trip to the Caribbean, on board her, this past June. I wrote this summer that we love cruising, but that, unlike the fanatics that sail away a couple of times a year, we space ours out a bit. For us, it seems to bring forth that added ingredient of the mix of longing and coming excitement. And yes, the eye does not deceive. The water looked almost black to the eye at Bug Light, where this photograph was taken. And the wind was nasty too out on the point. I love this setting, looking off to Portland; it provides a dramatic angle of the city when sky, weather, sunlight or night lights paint the skyline.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Sail Away
Yesterday, the Explorer of the Seas spent her last call in the city for 2010. Seeing this majestic ship in Portland helped to recall our spectacular 9 day trip to the Caribbean, on board her, this past June. I wrote this summer that we love cruising, but that, unlike the fanatics that sail away a couple of times a year, we space ours out a bit. For us, it seems to bring forth that added ingredient of the mix of longing and coming excitement. And yes, the eye does not deceive. The water looked almost black to the eye at Bug Light, where this photograph was taken. And the wind was nasty too out on the point. I love this setting, looking off to Portland; it provides a dramatic angle of the city when sky, weather, sunlight or night lights paint the skyline.
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So are you planning another cruise in the coming years?
ReplyDeleteI have not been on a cruise. Cannot get the husband interested!
ReplyDeleteI like the city-on-the-water against the city-by-the-water.
ReplyDeleteI guess you don't feel claustrophobic, mm?
Bird,
ReplyDeletethis is a stunning view of your beautiful city. HEre's to many more wonderful cruises for you!
V
wonderful light in this photo
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous viewpoint.
ReplyDeleteNever went on a cruise, must be full of excitement!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
Cezar
Big ship! I love the idea of a cruise to Alaska!
ReplyDeleteThat ship simply dwarfs the skyline of your city! That is a gorgeous perspective of Portland you are giving us. Lots to like in this photo.
ReplyDeleteThat ship, and her sister ship the Voyager of the Seas, hold a special place in my heart. The times we had aboard her/them I will never forget. I think it's the ideal vacation for Birdman and myself. It has every single thing we like to do....(don't need the casino,tho...)
ReplyDeleteI find it extremely romantic and am looking forward to cruising again.
sigh......:-)
Super shot - great colors, well-composed. Almost looks like HDR!
ReplyDeletethe shot is especially impressive when expanded. very kool! thank you.
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A nine day trip - that would have been really wonderful. Great shot - quite dramatic.
ReplyDeleteYes, really good light and composition. We've never gotten into cruising except for very small boats. Doing the Alaskan archipelago with 28 other people plus crew was our idea of fun.
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