Approaching the Pontoon at Night

It was a perfect evening for sailing, the water was as flat as a millpond and it was dark by the time we returned to the berth at the pontoon. The lights of Kirkcudbright reflect and jiggle, and give an orange cast to the low cloud and misty air. On the right, David stands ready with the line as we prepare to come alongside. The flashing blue light glows briefly at the end of the pontoon and is reflected in the mirror-like surface of the Dee Estuary.

7 thoughts on “Approaching the Pontoon at Night”

Santi on July 5, 2012 at 12:04 am said:

Great shot!!! I like the composition, colours and the ghostly atmosphere!!!

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- John M Smith on July 5, 2012 at 11:51 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Santi.
  
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seekraz on July 5, 2012 at 3:27 am said:

I like it a lot, John…the color, the mood…even the jiggle…very nice.

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- John M Smith on July 5, 2012 at 11:52 pm said:
  
  Yes my jiggle is world renowned……… fortunately haven’t been arrested for it yet.
  
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  - seekraz on July 6, 2012 at 2:01 am said:
    
    Hmm…sounds like something that should be exercised with caution…..
Helen Cherry on July 6, 2012 at 12:32 am said:

This is just really so beaautiful John.. the reflections, the colour, the graininess, everything

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- John Smith on July 6, 2012 at 10:16 am said:
  
  Thanks very much Helen, I wasn’t sure what to do about the overall colour. It didn’t work in mono or when toned, so it had to stay.
  
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