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Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by CaptTom, Oct 7, 2007.

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  1. CaptTom

    CaptTom Senior Member

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    I take a lot of photos as part of my many jobs, but also for fun, as I come across some interesting aspects and angles. And as I haven't posted a bunch in a while, here is a new batch from my travels the past several weeks around Ft Lauderdale. Enjoy!

    Photo #1 - Maratani X - Hard to see but the railings all around are gold
    Photo #2 - Yacht on the rails at Bradford
    Photo #3 - Some local vessels from above
    Photo #4 - Tanks a lot
    Photo #5 - Some Offshore yachts

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  2. CaptTom

    CaptTom Senior Member

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    A few more...

    Photo #1 - Caprice by Oceanco
    Photo #2 - Mystere Shadow
    Photo #3 - Christmas lights
    Photo #4 - Lady Rita from above at Pier 66
    Photo #5 - Broward in Broward - That's a 120'

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  3. CaptTom

    CaptTom Senior Member

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    And a few more. I do have more, and will post later this week.

    Photo #1 - Just looking for a fight
    Photo #2 - Is there a safety issue here?
    Photo #3 - Are these bars trying to keep the air in?
    Photo #4 - 17th Street Cuaseway bridge bowing to a Hatteras
    Photo #5 - Who's Line is it Anyway?

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  4. Yacht News

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    Great stuff Capt Tom!!
  5. JWY

    JWY Senior Member

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    Great pics, great captions, great boats!

    If you ever need a smile, just look here!
  6. T.K.

    T.K. Senior Member

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    Nice shots :).....keep them coming.
  7. SeaEric

    SeaEric YF Historian

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    Great shots, great captions. Thanks!
  8. SharkyFHB

    SharkyFHB Senior Member

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    Great shots Capt Tom. Just curious, what type of camera(s) do you shoot with.

    JH
  9. CaptTom

    CaptTom Senior Member

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    Thanks everyone.
    Glad to share some of the sights of South Florida. For many years while living in New York, I would live precariously through all the glossy magazines thinking how cool it would be to live in an all-year round yachting location. Now that I'm here, just want to give a little back.
    Sharky, I'm using a Nikon D50. I shoot everything in high resolution, in large size. That way if I'm fortunate to sell a photo or two, they're ready to go. I've got about a dozen 1gb SD cards, two batteries, and Nikon 300 flash. All these photos including the aerials were with the 18-55 lens, no telephoto used. Saving my pennies for the D300, maybe next year after they shake out the bugs.
    Here are a few more pics.

    Photo #1 - True North pointed true east
    Photo #2 - True North - very stately looking yacht
    Photo #3 - New Hatteras begging for an owner
    Photo #4 - Nice Hargrave
    Photo #5 - Dolce Far Niente (I think that's the name) at Pier 66

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  10. CaptTom

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    I've got a few minutes, so here are some more...

    Photo #1 - What the heck does this say???
    Photo #2 - Westports abound
    Photo #3 - Cherish - I think it's a Broward
    Photo #4 - Lots of railings
    Photo #5 - Palmer Johnson Second Chance

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  11. Yacht News

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    It is registered in Dubai, you ain't see that...lol!
  12. CaptTom

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    I see that it's registered in Dubai, just don't speak it.
    Was told that this 130-foot Westport was being shipped right over there.
  13. T.K.

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    The Arabic pronunciation would be "Shawaf Dubai" meaning something like "Dubai Looker".
  14. Neil Rooney

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    More FLL Shots

    Here are a few shots I took while cruising the Dania Cut, up to Route 95 then down the New River.

    Battered Bull At Derecktor's Yard
    Helios at the Everglades Port dock
    Lazy Z at Derecktor's
    Maratani X
    Never Enough At Pier 66

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    True.

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    Maratani X

    Gold rails show well in that photo. Nice touch.

  17. brandonw

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    Check out the "Hummer" on top of Lady Rita

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  18. T.K.

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    Strange looking Hummer. I like the idea of that screen in the rear.
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    shade for aft deck

    Dear Tarek,

    I don't know whether you can still make a change order, but to have a railing covering the whole of aft deck and moving this shae to the side where the sun is is something I've incorporated and it works very well in our climates.

    You can use the same railing for a winter cover as well.
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    I think that's a Moke, much smaller than a Hummer?

    Kelly Cook