QE2 Funnel in the Sky

Posted on 09 October 2008

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

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6 responses to QE2 Funnel in the Sky

Gamma Goblin says:

October 9, 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

Des says:

October 10, 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…

Donncha says:

October 10, 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!

Scott Coulter says:

October 10, 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

Donncha says:

October 11, 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.

Vink says:

October 12, 2008 at 5:51 pm

Amazing view !

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