Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON
The Yarra River is more than just the waterway on which Melbourne’s founding fathers decided to build the city. It is an integral part of the city’s sporting culture, and on its banks are English elms (rather than Australian native trees) which were planted by English colonists who hankered for familiar foliage.
This shot was taken just before dawn last Friday, when the river took on an interesting silver-pink hue as it reflected the clouds high above. I was walking across Princes Bridge when I looked down and saw this crew rowing towards the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Naturally, I had to stop to take the shot. I took two frames, unsure of whether my reactions would actually be quick enough to capture the concentric pools of water left by the passage of each oar.
Looks like the result wasn't too shabby. The thing I really like about this low-light, quick-motion shot is that you can still see the swirls and eddies left by the previous dip of the oars into the water. Fast swirls. And also, er, fast eddies.
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This has to be one of my all time favorite shots of yours, it's stunning and serene. And the caption isn't too shabby either.
ReplyDeleteI just spend my first time in an 8 man boat and loved it!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo, so serene!
ReplyDeleteSixer! (that's the word, right?) This may be one of your finest efforts to date David. The light is pure magic, and the composition is pitch perfect.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant shot!
you had me at the blof title. ha. great shot, love the color. serene.
ReplyDeleteCatchy title!
ReplyDeleteGreat title, shot and comment, David, and I especially love the way the eddies look like chocolate icing swirls.
ReplyDeleteExcellent photo...but you know that already! Sad about the Chitty car, perhaps they should have flown it just above...
ReplyDeleteLOVE the ripples ..
ReplyDeleteExcellent shot. You captured the shot at just the right moment. Loved the swirls.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful shot! Wow!
ReplyDeleteYour title certainly caught my attention! lol
ReplyDeleteThe colours are lovely here and it's amazing that you managed to catch the swirls caused by the rowing. Perfectly timed. But then I always expect the best from you! :)
Your prowess with a camera and the shot you're after is to be admired...you never fail to enthrall..Sandi
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely great action packed shot. Round pools of ripples and all!
ReplyDeleteLOL....love the title. As usual a great shot!
ReplyDeletebeautiful image David...you sure know how to take em!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent shot. Oar house? You always make me giggle!!
ReplyDeleteWho'd have thunk the dunk of an oar could be so beautiful?
ReplyDeleteLoved this shot.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing shot! The ripples in the water are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI'm celebrating on my site today: it's Gruntled Workers' Day.
Wonderful colour to the shot. it was the right hour and the right time.
ReplyDeleteVery peaceful - the colors are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful capture. The circles in the water, the light,shadows,color everything.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo, color and composition are just perfect.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous shot, as always, David! And I do love your caption! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI love that shot - boththe color fo the sky and the water rings made by the oars.
ReplyDeleteSuper shot David - lots of Eddies too! ~ Eddie
ReplyDeleteso like how you were able to capture the circles in the water. lovely light.
ReplyDeletelovely shot.
And fast Davids:)Trying to fool us w the tx title- That is one fine shot all you caughtthat is way better than those motivational poster ones like my sports -playing sons liked
ReplyDeleteDavid: Creative title, I got it. My mother bought a shirt for herself and a freind and had no clue what the Chicken Ranch was..
ReplyDeleteGreat title, and the capture of the swirls and eddies, not to mention the marvelous color, is great.
ReplyDeleteAwesome shot, my favorite on this blog since I've started reading it.
ReplyDeleteWhat an atmosphere in this beautiful light! And the water swirls are like endless pools of mystery! Gorgeous photo!
ReplyDeleteThis photo is stunningly beautiful.. but that pun stopped me in my tracks.
ReplyDeleteAh, lovely shot David. Very well done!
ReplyDeleteAlso love the flower shot too below...I do enjoy Melbourne's flowers whenever I visit in the Spring.
I am groaning under the weight of that terrific pun. Have to say the light is magical in this but far too much hard work for me to row.
ReplyDeleteThanks you for the inclusion in the round up the other day.
The total composition is stunning and together with the special colours on Friday at sunset I think you made your POTD for keeps!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the beautiful colours and textures/ripples that you have captured in the water and I must admit that the title of your post just made me click..... hilarious title! and I laughed a lot!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeauty-full...life is but a dream...
ReplyDeleteLovely photo !!! we have boat race by end of July in my world:)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day.
that looks amazing. rowing has always held an attraction for me...
ReplyDeleteHats off David, well spotted and shot with lightning reflexes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. I just love this photo. There's so much going on with the light and the patterns and the reflections.
ReplyDeleteI like the circles made by the oars. And the colors. And the whole thing.
ReplyDeleteYou might get a phone call and a little voice saying hello from Katney. But knowing shy teenaged grandchildren and how busy they seem to be keeping them on the trip, well, nothing would surprise me. I don't know the schedule, but I know they've been in Sydney and are traveling south to north.