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QE2 Funnel in the Sky

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

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#1. Gamma Goblin on October 9th, 2008 at 9:59 pm

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
#2. Des on October 10th, 2008 at 9:09 am

Seeing that impressiveimage I’m thinking of the dark clouds of recession and the return of Cunard to an emigrant port…
#3. Donncha on October 10th, 2008 at 2:03 pm

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!
#4. Scott Coulter on October 10th, 2008 at 2:42 pm

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
#5. Donncha on October 11th, 2008 at 8:24 am

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.
#6. Vink on October 12th, 2008 at 5:51 pm

Amazing view !