We Must Be on Ararat, a photo from Kentucky, South

Photographer's Note

It may be time to start posting photos from the two brief excursions we took this summer. One was toward the end of June, when we went as far as the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY.

This is a view of the life-size Noah's Ark reconstruction at the Ark Encounter Theme Park. I guess, after this attraction was built, they should change the name of the town to Ararat. I had heard about this place and was somewhat interested in seeing it. When we realized how little time off my wife had, this suddenly became the ideal location to visit.

According to Ark Encounter's website, this Noahs Ark was built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. "Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old." I am not sure I was amazed, but it was so nice to be out of the house, out of town and outdoors after more than three months of staying home.

Exif Data:

Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Software: Adobe Photoshop 21.2 (Macintosh)
Exposure Time: 1/1000
F-Stop: f/6.3
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal Length: 4598/1000 mm
Date Taken: 2020-06-20 14:25
Metering Mode: Pattern
File Size: 900 k

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emka (152102) 2020-09-23 19:28

Hello Murat, Intersting view of this reconstruction of the Noah Ark in the dimensions from the Bible. This Ararat is rather flat :). How could all couples of animals and the Noah family gather in this vessel?
Interesting place.
I also went for a short trip after half a year staying at home. it was a pleasure.
best regards MAlgo

Best regards MAlgo

ifege (32087) 2020-09-23 20:33

Hi Murat
We have an Ararat in Australia and there is definitely no arc there.
The place looks rather bizarre even if interesting. Do they have all the animals, 2 by 2?
cheers
Ian

pajaran (102532) 2020-09-23 23:04

Greeting.
An interesting copy of Noah's Ark.
Well shown with nice colors, contrast and good text.
A beautiful place with flowers and a moment with clouds.
I wish you all the best.
Paja.

papagolf21 (152599) 2020-09-23 23:07

Bonjour, cher Murat,
Voilŕ qui n'est pas commun de voir sous nos yeux s'édifier l'arche de Noé !
C'est vraiment impressionnant.
Une composition trčs intéressante.
Amitiés.
Philippe

jemaflor (135326) 2020-09-23 23:10

Hi Murat,
Well presented with this format to give a good impression of length, good rendering for colors, good title for this very impressive ship ...

Silvio1953 (205581) 2020-09-23 23:18

Ciao Murat,interesting recostruction of ark, fine details, splendid light, wonderful colors and excellent clarity, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

ikeharel (105841) 2020-09-23 23:34

Prepared for the next flood...
A real size ark, Murat, now a theme park - but looks so real...
With global warming this may come as useful.
Have a nice new day,
Ike

Fis2 (155519) 2020-09-24 0:40

Witaj Murat!
A very interesting place, Noah's Ark is impressive.
I like POV, composition and colors.
Very nice presentation.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

holmertz (92774) 2020-09-24 1:13

Hello Murat,
I can't help thinking that some things happening in the USA are just a bit over the top. I find it amazing that a project like this could be conceived and executed. While you were there, did you manage to get inside to meet the animals? ;-)
It's an interesting photo and it's well taken, so I have no problem with that. The colors and balance are fine.
Best regards,
Gert

lousat (129885) 2020-09-24 1:30

Hi Murat,so not the best satisfaction for you but truly perfect to restart the open air life after the lockdown. In fact this Noah's ark is a bit kitch but surely interesting to visit, a perfect full view very sharp and bright. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

Royaldevon (75284) 2020-09-24 4:01

Hello Murat,

Your thumbnail was mystifying and it took your useful notes to fully explain was featured in your photograph!

Soon, it all became clear!

I have never heard of this theme park before but it does look massive!
It seems to be in a pleasant situation, surrounded by green fields, with flowers on the access road.

Are those animal sculptures by the roadside, perhaps done as topiary?

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

jhm (202883) 2020-09-24 10:33

Hello Murat,

What a lovely panorama view, also you plays with a lovely light cloudy sky.
Nice depth picture too.
Lovely sharp and clear photographed.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Tue (82146) 2020-09-24 12:05

Hello Murat,
Wow, that is a very impressive reconstruction of the ark. It looks perfect underneath the blue sky and white clouds and with the flowers in the foreground. Very well done.
Lars

PiotrF (52330) 2020-09-24 16:37

Hello Murat,
Interesting view of Noah's Ark reconstruction at the Ark Encounter Theme Park.
Thank you for informative note.
Good work, fine presentation
Regards
Piotr

mkamionka (61122) 2020-09-27 1:54

Hi Murat,
this is a fantastic idea! I already forgot that the Bible mentions dimensions as well so it is very concrete.
This structure may come in handy in case of another flood someday and after some time of drifting it may get to Ararat yet.
It dies feel a bit as if in the middle of nowhere, which I suppose Noahs ark was as well.
I suppose quite a number of species would fit in there.

That gave me an idea: people who oppose the evolution sometimes say that human could have not evolved from Ape because there are no intermediate stages present in the world. May be the flood is the answer: The seats were limited on this cruise so Noah took limited number of species with him on board, and that is why there is nothing between Monkey and Human nowadays...
M

ricardomattos (15024) 2020-09-28 7:48

Oi Murat,

Esta é uma curiosidade minha permanente. Eu gostaria de ter informaçőes confiáveis da localizaçăo da arca. Tem muita especulaçăo e falsidade quanto ŕ localizaçăo e vestígios. Excelente foto e nota informativa. Vale a pena conhecer de perto esta obra de profundo significado para nós cristăos.

Parabéns e um grande abraço

Ricardo

ChrisJ (159946) 2020-10-18 7:17

Hi Murat

Missed this one. The topiary animals are a nice touch and the huge ark has been well framed using a wide angled panoramic crop. Tfs!

jmdias (102802) 2020-11-04 9:29

murat

I put this image in my theme of copies..
amazing imagination to recreate such structure, probably they found some details described in the Bible. curiously in a city near of me there is a temple in the shape of noah boat, it was created by a guy who created his own religion, he did a prevision about the end of the times some decades ago and failed and the members of the church put him off and got control of that sect.. his motto was "only the Lord is God" and joking people here modified to "only your money is mine" with words that sounded similar in portuguese, because he was crazy for money.

take care

jorge