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Black and White Wednesday

Permission to come aboard? That's what you ask when boarding any vessel, and that's what we asked boarding this tall ship in Traverse City last week. A 2-hour cruise in the bay on Lake Michigan, I did think about the "tour" of the fatefull crew and passengers who landed on Gilligans Island.
Black and white photography seems perfect for sailing ships...reminiscent of days gone by. So, "welcome aboard," and I hope you enjoy the ride.


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kendalee said…
Beautiful! You're right, sailing boats and ships do seem to lend themselves to black and white beautifully. I love these!

PS thanks for the macro, micro, close-up info - interesting :)
July 1, 2009 at 9:42 AM
Unknown said…
loving the angles in these.
July 1, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Teresa said…
What a nice day this must have been. Beautiful B&W photos. I'll have to try some too.
July 1, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Anonymous said…
i especially love the second picture!
July 1, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Christine said…
I love these photos in black and white!
July 1, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Char said…
you're right - sailing does scream for BW processing with the high contrasts and sharp lines. beautiful shots.
July 1, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Anonymous said…
oh, I felt like I was there!
July 1, 2009 at 8:49 PM
Sandy K. said…
Thank you - a beautiful get-away, and a beautiful sail. Though not enough wind to get us really going, and the sails just didn't have much to say to the camera. But it was lovely. Try it some time!
July 1, 2009 at 10:20 PM
georgia b. said…
incredible shots! i especially love the second to the last photo. i need to post the rest of my sailing shot from my florida trip.
July 2, 2009 at 3:21 PM
Sandy K. said…
We've been pining over your shots, Georgia. Our own sailing craft needs work and we don't see a sail in our immediate future. I guess we'll live vicariously through the voyages of others for now.
July 2, 2009 at 9:54 PM
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