Migration, a photo from Massachusetts, Northeast

Photographer's Note

My last shot, today, from the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston. This one, also taken from the Weeks footbridge, is of sculls headed east away from Harvard Square. The Charles River Power Plant is the most prominent feature of the riverfront here, unfortunately; an active plant, it has been increasingly regulated to protect its effect on the Charles River itself.

The River used to be a deeply polluted waterway, leading into Boston Harbor, which was notorious for its ecological issues. Both have since been improved tremendously, largely because of increased regulation on sites like the power plant, reducing or eliminating their ability to dump into the waterways.

This shot is one of my favorites from the day because of the dual movement of the sculls and the geese ahead - both in formation, both reducing drag, both headed in a similar direction.

Larger version on Flickr, here.

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mjw364 (1466) 2013-01-10 14:16

Andrew

I like the title of this shot suggesting that the geese and the rowers are migrating. I like the way the line of boats leads your eye nicely to the arch of the bridge which provides a focal point (in qddition to the geese and rowers)and gives depth to the image. The green line of the trees adds a nice line but also colour contrast with the river and the sky. Red buildings, green trees, blue river and sky. RGB - primary colours - you can't go wrong with that!

TFS

Mike

emka (158198) 2013-01-10 14:37

Hi andrew, i like the view of these boats. In my youth, it means a very long time ago, I also rowed on Vistula (or rather was on steer being much lighter :)). The power plant looks not so bad and without smoke. Fortunately the pollution was reduced and you have clean river. Nice geese above.
Warm regards
Malgo

JFS (32459) 2013-01-11 0:17

Andrew, another appealing shot of yours, so bright, so many details, i like it a lot!
All the best!
Cheers,
Juan

macjake (98456) 2013-01-11 5:30

Hi Andrew
thanks to you, I'm getting to see my way around the Boston area. You say boston and Cambridge are close?
For some reason we don't have many inner city shots of Boston on TE, so keep them coming.

As i've said to you many times before, i WILL visit Boston sometime soon to take in a RedSox game or a Bruins game, its only a matter of time :)

as for the photo, you know i love architecture and even the dirty kind such as "Industrial"
So the smoke stacks in the bg are an excellent backdrop. and good on the city to make sure the waterways have been cleaned up.
love the autumn colors, I hear its amazing in the northeast that time of year.
beautiful light, and all with a friendly peaceful mood.
cheers
craig

yquem46 (38752) 2013-01-11 8:03

Hi Andrew
This is the one that I prefer in this series
With a wider angle of view, letting us see some of the city, the rowers arranged dynamically according to the diagonal
Nice mild light, natural colors, much clarity and luminosity and birds in the sky as the icing on the cake
have a nice day
Best regards
patrick

mesutilgim (0) 2013-01-11 14:23

Hello Andrew,
Another nice capture from Cambridge with perfect layout.
The migrating birds watching the scenery from birdseye view !
TFS and have a nice weekend
Best regards
MESUT ILGIM

pajaran (115941) 2013-01-11 23:10

Pozdrav.
Uradili ste lepe fotografije sa regate u Bostonu ...
Dobar trenutak snimka, kontrast i perspektiva, lepe boje.
Dobar tekst i kompozicija, lepo pokazano.
Imajte lep dan za odmor, sve najbolje za vikend.
Srecno.
Paja.

Greetings.
You did a nice pictures with the race in Boston ...
A good time recording, contrast and perspective, beautiful colors.
Good content and composition, well demonstrated.
Have a nice day to rest, all the best for the weekend.
Good luck.
Paja.

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2013-01-12 3:17

Hi dear Andredw, how are you?

Ya I enjoy your boat sereis very much and I think it is quite reasonle that you continue this series as very intersting sport as same as Rugby form me. This a little far view shot is rataher good compared with others in a different point. Good combination with surrounding architectures. Thanks for your sharing and hvae a good weekend!
Takero from Tokyo

Miguel82 (47110) 2013-01-13 5:50

Acl,
Like that sport so much
So beautiful place, sunny day
Great view!
vivid colors good sharpness
Nice We

abmdsudi (95869) 2013-01-13 19:33

Hi Andrew
It must be a wonderful sight from this viewpoint, and I love the title too. Stunning and the migrating birds just add something extra to an already extra dramatic sports shot and what a coincidence how priviledged you are to have witnessed both. Nice juxtaposition having both interests that stand out against the settings. The light looks good, packed full of action, detail and contrasting colours. The positioning and closeness of the two canoes also provide the viewer of a sense of scale, proportion and depth. Indeed a brilliant capture. Congrats
Warm regards

dale54 (17768) 2013-01-17 8:47

hello andrew,really like the compo in this shot,very smart take. dr

MadelinaVizoso (64) 2013-02-16 11:09 [Comment]