Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/09/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Very nice pictures. A pity the weather was not cooperating. It seems you guys had a very relaxing day. peace David On Thursday, September 29, 2005, at 07:24AM, Nathan Wajsman <nathan.wajsman@planet.nl> wrote: >Earlier this year, after I had posted some photographs from Friesland, >LUGger Michiel Fokkema kindly invited me to experience his native region >from the water. After some schedule juggling we finally were able to >make it this month. So on a Sunday morning we met in the harbour of the >town of Heeg, climbed on board a beautiful wooden sailboat and set out. >Michiel was doing all the work, so I was free to look and take pictures. > >Here is Michiel: >http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37.jpg >...and the boat: >http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt1.jpg >Michiel explained to me that this kind of traditional boat is becoming >quite rare since they are expensive to buy and maintain. They are built >especially for the shallow waters of the inland seas. The one we were >using dates from the 1920s. It has many beautiful details, like this: >http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt2.jpg > >The weather was decidedly iffy... >http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt3.jpg >but we set out anyway: >http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt4.jpg > >It was obvious that Michiel is a very experienced sailor--a good thing, >since sailing such a boat involves a lot of work: >http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt5.jpg >For example, lowering the mast is a rather delicate operation which >requires some dexterity and balance: >http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt6.jpg >But it is handy to lower the mast when you want to pass under a bridge >like this, instead of waiting for it to be raised: >http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt7.jpg >(this is my son, who came along for the trip) > >Despite the rather ugly weather, many people were out and about, >although Michiel told me that on a nice summer day the waters in >Friesland are much more crowded. Here is one family enjoying the day: >http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt8.jpg > >And finally, in a shop/boat gas station where Michiel filled up I saw >this safety equipment on display: >http://www.nathanfoto.com/paw/2005/2005_37alt9.jpg > >The complete PAW index is at: >http://www.nathanfoto.com/indexpaw2005.html >and comments/critique are always welcome and appreciated. > >Nathan >-- >Nathan Wajsman >Almere, The Netherlands > >General photography: http://www.nathanfoto.com >Seville photography: http://www.fotosevilla.com >Stock photography: http://www.alamy.com/search-results.asp?qt=wajsman >http://myloupe.com/home/found_photographer.php?photographer=507 >Prints for sale: http://www.photodeluge.com > > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >