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Image Title: 12 Meter Sailing
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| Photographer |
Chris Hunter {K:25631}
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| Project |
N/A
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Camera Model |
Canon Digital Rebel
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| Categories |
Sports
Transportation
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| Portfolio |
Sailing
Aerials
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Lens |
28-90mm 3.5-5.6 + 1A Skylight
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| Uploaded |
7/23/2005 |
Film / Memory Type |
Lexar Pro 1 GB 80x
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ISO / Film Speed |
0 |
| Views |
1084 |
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| Favorites |
1
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Aperture |
f/ |
| Critiques |
11 |
Rating |
6.00
/ 4 Ratings
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| Location |
City -
State - NEW ENGLAND
Country - United States
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| About |
Newport, RI
7/23/2005 12:30 PM
Shooting Mode Manual
Shutter Speed 1/800th
Aperture Value f/6.3
Metering Mode Center-weighted averaging
ISO Speed 400
Focal Length 28.0 mm
US-17 Weatherly 1962 12-Meter America's Cup Defender. Again, thanks to Jeff from Birdseye for this chance.
One of only three surviving wooden America's Cup Defenders in the world, Weatherly is a true legend in American sailing history. Built by Luders Marine Shipyard to the highest construction standards, of African mahogany, white oak and bronze, her longevity is a testament to the boatbuilder's art. She got off to a late start in the 1958 America's Cup trials sailed off Newport,RI, under the command of the legendary Arthur Knapp, and was eventually eliminated in the highly competitive defender series that year. In 1962 she was modified by A.E. "Bill" Luders and skippered by the master 12 Meter helmsman, Emil "Bus" Mosbacher. Mosbacher and crew fought hard all summer to defeat rival Nefertiti in the defender's trials, before going on to sail against Gretel, the first Australian challenger for the America's Cup.
The '62 America's Cup defense was at the time the most closely battled series in history. Weatherly, probably no faster than the speedy challenger from down under, ultimately prevailed, keeping the America's Cup in Newport, RI. The races were followed closely by President and Mrs. Kennedy, who brought the high style of that brief administration to Newport.
Weatherly continued to compete in America's Cup competition through 1970, when she was converted for offshore racing on the Great Lakes, the SORC, and Puget Sound. She was purchased in Seattle in 1986 by America's Cup Charters' Co-owner George Hill, who then sailed her to Newport via the Panama Canal. Weatherly has been meticulously restored by Hill in what can only be described as a labor of love, each year seeing hull, rigging and hardware improvements that will extend her life for years to come.
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There are 11 Comments in 1 Pages
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Vini
{K:2009} 7/23/2005
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haaaa, this is a gooooodddd life ! that is a good form of to appreciate the nature and to practice a beautiful sport! (7)
Vini
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Chris Hunter
{K:25631} 7/23/2005
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Yes Vini...except for the grinders of course LOL These boats are now retired from the rigors of competitive racing, and spend the summers in Newport's Narragansett Bay, and the winters chartered in the Carribean...yes, it's a good life.
Chris
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Lori Stitt
{K:74437} 7/24/2005
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Wow...what a neat photograph Chris!
I love the camera angle here, the 'birdseye view', and no land in sight!
Very nice, wish I was on that sailboat right now!
Good job,
Have a GR8 evening,
Lori :)
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Mark Evans
{K:16743} 7/24/2005
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Great capture chris !! love the angle , detail and colours .. well done mate .. cheers .. marky .
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Tony Diana
{K:13396} 7/24/2005
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Un precioso trabajo
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Burak Disbudak
{K:363} 7/24/2005
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Nice work, grat shot! I love sea photographing.
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George Black
{K:101993} 7/24/2005
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Chris, this is a wonderful shot--a real iconic image. Perfect angle, wonderfully timed.
Cheers,
--George
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Dave Stacey
{K:117717} 7/25/2005
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Wonderful shot of this sailboat, Chris! A unique perspective, and great colours!
Thanks for your comments, too!
Dave.
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Gabriel Fuentes
{K:6565} 7/25/2005
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Oh wow! I'm really impressed with this .. you are a pro! Wonderful view, great composition with the diagonal of the hull, great color, and old Stars and Stripes makes the perfect accent ... I like it MUCHO! .. Gab
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Khaled Mursi Hammoud
{K:52411} 7/25/2005
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Very nice sports image.. I like the angle and the light reflecting on the water surface.
Well done Chris,
Khaled.
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Keith Saint
{K:10989} 7/27/2005
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Nice angle for these kind of shots
Superb
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