Inspiring Photo: Merrily, Merrily #12088175

Merrily, Merrily

Uploaded: August 12, 2011

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I took this in the harbor in Rockport, Massachusetts, recently. I really wanted a different perspective, but the way to get that was down probably a dozen rungs of a straight up and down ladder to the dock -- not for me. I settled for shots from above.
Resubmitted April 13, 2012
Category: Catch-All

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 20000/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200,200, FocalLength: 30.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350

Comments

Sarah A. Christian August 12, 2011 0

I like this shot alot! The colors are wonderful, and your title fits perfectly. Good composition and the image invites this viewer to row, row, row a boat! #1400496

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 12, 2011 0

Beautiful colorful capture, Nikki! I like your POV! #9599242

Stefania Barbier August 12, 2011 0

...life is like a dream...!
wonderful colorful capture! #9599315

Melinda F. Schneider August 12, 2011 0

Lots of colorful sunny summer fun! #9599354

Kara L. Hendricks August 12, 2011 0

Nikki, I REALLY love this.. wonderful comp. and lovely colors! #9599468

David Phalen August 12, 2011 0

I understand your reluctance to climb down. Had the same problem there a few years back and did just what you did and shot from above,:) The light, colors and clarity are outstanding!! Love It!! #9599595

JudyAnn Rector August 12, 2011 0

So wonderful in its simplicity, Nikki... AND I like THIS perspective just fine!! *;)) #9599742

Gord MacEachern August 12, 2011 0

Perfect for the M/T Nikki, very well done!! #9599923

Carol Eade August 13, 2011 0

Beautiful shot, Nikki, love the POV and colors. #9600322

Randy A. Myers August 13, 2011 0

Works for me. Great color. #9600454

Heather Loewenhardt August 13, 2011 0

This has beautiful eye catching colour as well as intricate lighting, shadows and angles. All the elements of a perfect composition. #9600601

Michelle Alton August 13, 2011 0

I think it's just about perfect, Nikki. Kind of dangerous to climb around with camera equipment in tow. #9600790

Chris Budny August 25, 2011 0

The individually colored interiors make this scene; great eye and even without clambering down the ladder, a terrific perspective. #9625832

Michelle Alton August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations, Nikki. It makes a PERFECT selection for POTD. I expect to see this with a gold badge! #9626412

Chris Budny August 25, 2011 0

Woohoo! Congratulations, Nikki! #9626418

Melinda F. Schneider August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations, Nikki! I KNEW there was a reason I loved this shot!! #9626428

Mary K. Robison August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations on your colorful POTD, Nikki! #9626443

Joy Rector August 25, 2011 0

love this shot #9626483

Joy Rector August 25, 2011 0

congrats on the POTD #9626486

Kim Andelkovic August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations Nikki on your POTD.....wonderful summer colours...your doing really well lately keep up the awesome work :-)
#9626491

Patti Coblentz August 25, 2011 0

Great light, color, comp, ripples in the water...a nice sunny day at the harbor...beautiful work, Nikki! Congratulations on your POTD!! #9626494

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 25, 2011 0

I loved this Nikki, congrats on your POTD, hope we see this again!

jo ann c. #9626521

Susan D. Royce August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations Nikki on your POTD! #9626530

Jean-Pierre Ducondi August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations Nikki. Great work.
JP #9626538

Anita Hogue August 25, 2011 0

I love this too! Congratulations on this beautifully composed POTD! #9626541

Marcie A. Fowler August 25, 2011 0

Congrats on this very well done POTD Nikki. #9626547

Gord MacEachern August 25, 2011 0

Big congratulations on this well deserved POTD Nikki!! #9626560

Stefania Barbier August 25, 2011 0

WTG Nikki, congrats on your beautiful POTD!!! #9626564

Rosemary Sampson August 25, 2011 0

Congratulatios,Nikki on this beautiful photo. A well deserved POTD. #9626581

Sharon Day August 25, 2011 0

Superb shot, Nikki!! Big congratulations on POTD! #9626584

Dominick M. Dimacale August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations Nikki on your POTD Win!!!

Dominick #9626587

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 25, 2011 0

Love this shot, Nikki! Congratulations! #9626617

Linda D. Lester August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations on your POTD! Wonderful shot! #9626634

Thomas E. Hinds August 25, 2011 0

Beautiful POTD, Nikki! WTG! Big congratulations! #9626642

Susan Jane Allen August 25, 2011 0

Very nice! Big congrats on your Photo of the Day!!!!! #9626663

Alan L. Borror August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations on this excellent POTD, Nikki! #9626686

Mary Beth Aiello August 25, 2011 0

Beautiful comp, colors, and shapes, Nikki. Huge congrats on this simply outstanding POTD. #9626713

Jessica Jenney August 25, 2011 0

Big congrats on your beautiful POTD, Nikki! #9626727

Wanda Judd August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations...what a strikingly colorful photo and well deserving the POTD honor.... #9626732

Pat Harry August 25, 2011 0

Congrats on your POTD, Nikki! Wonderful photo! #9626735

Judy V. Kennamer August 25, 2011 0

Congrats on your beautiful POTD Nikki!!! I love it! #9626736

Kara L. Hendricks August 25, 2011 0

woohooo... Congrats on the BP POTD Nikki!!! #9626751

Phyllis H. Burchett August 25, 2011 0

Love your title Nikki and this image, congrats on your POTD! #9626759

Johnnie Ann Gaskill August 25, 2011 0

I agree with the comments that have already been made by others and am "applauding" you, too! #9626760

Karen Celella August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations on your outstanding POTD, Nikki. Your perspective from above is wonderful and this special award proves it. Lucky you didn't choose to climb down that ladder. I'm very happy for you! #9626770

Terry Cervi August 25, 2011 0

Congrats on your terrific POTD, Nikki! #9626777

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 25, 2011 0

WTG on your POTD, Nikki! :-) k #9626784

Datha Y. Thompson August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations Nikki!!!
Awesome POTD!! WTG ;) #9626793

Kathryn Wesserling August 25, 2011 0

Wonderful picture and perfect title, Nikki. Congratulations for the POTD. #9626798

Cathy Barrows August 25, 2011 0

Congrats on your wonderful POTD #9626814

Dr Silly August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations Nikki on your colorful POTD. :O) #9626820

Lydia Williams August 25, 2011 0

Love this shot, Nikki...congratulations on your POTD! #9626836

Ruth Grimm August 25, 2011 0

HUGE congrats on your fabulous POTD, Nikki!! WTG, sista!! #9626839

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations Nikki. Nice work #9626843

Julianne Bradford August 25, 2011 0

Congrats on your well deserved POTD Nikki! #9626867

Christine Lobsinger August 25, 2011 0

Oh Nikki... this is perfect.. I mean, your title compliements PERFECTLY! I want to row, row, row a boat~
Lovely comp/pov/light and colouring!!!!
Hope to see this one again!!
Smiling CHRISTINE #9626884

Christine Lobsinger August 25, 2011 0

Congrats to you on your POTD!!! #9626886

Les Rhoades August 25, 2011 0

Congrats on the POTD! #9626895

Amanda D. Austwick August 25, 2011 0

Love the colors, lighting, and POV. This is one of my new favorites, and CONGRATULATIONS on your POTD! #9626903

Rona L. Schwarz August 25, 2011 0

Superb composition, Nikki! Terrific POV, excellent lighting and gorgeous, vivid colors that pop against the dark blue waters. And perfect title to go with it! Congrats on an outstanding POTD! #9626911

Debra R. Harder August 25, 2011 0

This is FABULOUS, Nikki! Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL POTD!! Deb #9626921

David M. Montero August 25, 2011 0

It may not be the perspective you wanted but it is still a great shot Kikki. You can't go wrong anywhere in Rockport. Congratulations on your POTD! #9626950

David Phalen August 25, 2011 0

HUGE Congrats on a spectacular POTD!! #9626955

Bojan Bencic August 25, 2011 0

Fantastic composition and colors, Nikki. Congratulations on your POTD! #9626971

Cesar J. La Rosa August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations on this very well-deserved POTD, Nikki!!!
This photograph is absolutely PERFECT. I love the composition and those wonderful colors; like an explosion of color on the beautiful calmness of the sea.
Big Congratulations, my friend!!!
Cesar #9627014

Leslie McLain August 25, 2011 0

Congrats on a terrific POTD, Nikki. #9627022

Shirley A. Kinney August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations, Nikki. I really like the angle you captured. #9627092

Usman M. Bajwa August 25, 2011 0

Many CONGRATZ on the POTD, Nikki. very well composed!!!

UB. #9627097

Michele Peterson August 25, 2011 0

Yeah, Nikki!!! This is such a fun and well done photo, and completely deserves the POTD!! Congratulations!!! #9627101

David Stegmeir August 25, 2011 0

Great POTD Nikki and also a fantastic image!! Congrats!! #9627158

Katarina Mansson August 25, 2011 0

Wohoo - great image - congratulations on your colorful POTD Nikki! #9627174

Susan Fox August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations on your POTD! #9627220

Susan K. Snow August 25, 2011 0

Love the colors, lighting, composition and your perspective and pov. Terrific creation. Congratulations on your colorful POTD, Nikki! #9627238

Craig W. Myers August 25, 2011 0

Great mix of shadow and color, Nikki. I also like that the boats are not in orderly arrangement, as is so typical of most "boats on the water" image. Congratulations on POTD and kudos for your excellent vision. #9627294

Daniella Puente August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations Nikki on your beautiful POTD! #9627328

Mitch Spence August 25, 2011 0

Well, I like what you did from this vantage point, Nikki--with the angles of the boat and angle of the dock. Well done. Congratulations. #9627329

Nancy L. Green August 25, 2011 0

Love the wonderful POV, colors and comp Nikki, CONGRATULATIONS on this wonderful POTD!!! <>< #9627358

JudyAnn Rector August 25, 2011 0

Fantastic, Nikki.... Mega CONGRATULATIONS!!! #9627473

Jean E. Hildebrant August 25, 2011 0

Just saw this, Nikki and I was so pleasantly suprised!Congrat's it is a well deserving POTD. Love the colors, comp and title :)
#9627614

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 25, 2011 0

Congratulations on your awesome POTD Nikki! #9627842

Jeff Robinson August 25, 2011 0

Congrats on your POTD Nikki!! #9628287

Philip B. Ludwig August 25, 2011 0

Congrats on this wonderful POTD. Great work. #9628291

Stanley C. Sims August 25, 2011 0

Very well done Nikki. Congrats on the POTD. #9629377

Evy Johansen August 26, 2011 0

Oh, this is beautiful, Nikki!! Wonderful colors and super composition! Big congratulations on your POTD! #9629696

Karen E. Baumann August 26, 2011 0

Congratulations, Nikki! This is a wonderful perspective!!! Love the colors and the title is perfect! #9629752

Richard D. Love August 26, 2011 0

Congratulations, Nikki. Beautiful colors and perspective. As always, so well done.

Rick #9629910

Ken Smith August 26, 2011 0

Way to go, NIkki!! You're rocking!! #9630489

Mariann Kovats August 26, 2011 0

A big congratulations on your POTD, Nikki! #9631272

Nancy Marie Ricketts August 26, 2011 0

Nikki: Congratulations on you POTD-Fantastic image! #9631826

Susan M. Campbell August 26, 2011 0

Way to go Nikki!! Congrats on this fabulous POTD! #9632944

Chuck Bruton August 26, 2011 0

CONGRATULATIONS NIKKI ! #9633032

Maria Coulson August 29, 2011 0

Nikki, congratulations, very colorful and fun and a wonderful POV. Sorry I missed it the day it came out. I have been away with no Internet. #9639549

Carol Teal August 29, 2011 0

Congrats on this wonderful MT POTD! Great colors, perspective and shadows! I am not sure that I would have wanted to climb down the ladder either, especially near water and with camera in tow! But it worked out fine anyway! #9639887

Daniel Ruf April 14, 2012 0

Congrats on this beauty. #10090685

Kathryn Wesserling April 14, 2012 0

Good Luck with the re-sub. It's a goodie. #10090714

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