QE2 Funnel in the Sky

QE2 Funnel in the Sky

The funnel of the Queen Elizabeth 2 looms over Cobh as seen from near the Commodore Hotel.

Aperture ƒ/14
Camera Canon EOS 40D
Focal length 88mm
ISO 400
Shutter speed 1/500s
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Comments

  • Gamma Goblin October 9, 2008 Reply

    Excellent! I love surreal shots like this. It needed a big DOF and you delivered :) Surprised the lens was only at 80mm though, the scene seems a lot more “pulled together” for such a short length. I guess it must have been that impressive in reality as well :)

  • Des October 10, 2008 Reply

    Seeing that impressiveimage I’m thinking of the dark clouds of recession and the return of Cunard to an emigrant port…

  • Donncha October 10, 2008 Reply

    Thanks guys! I screwed up the transition from sky to ground a bit near the horizon but I simply don’t have time to make it any better.

    I just realized, the tide was out, lowering the ship down at least 2m. It would really have loomed over the town if the tide was in!

  • Scott Coulter October 10, 2008 Reply

    Just wanted to say how much I’ve enjoyed this whole series of QE2 pics. What a fantastic photographic opportunity, and you took great advantage of it!
    –sdc

  • Donncha October 11, 2008 Reply

    Thanks Scott! There will be more, but not just yet. I’m travelling and afk so posts will be on auto pilot and I don’t have any other shots of the ship prepared.

  • Vink October 12, 2008 Reply

    Amazing view !

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