The pilot on the bridge by scheepskijkerhavenfotografie

About "The pilot on the bridge"

by scheepskijkerhavenfotografie

About the artwork

The pilot on the bridge

Make a summary of On a cloudy, raw winter day, a large ocean-going vessel is navigated through the locks of IJmuiden to the port of Amsterdam under the guidance of the pilotage. The crew is on standby on the bridge, concentrating on the manoeuvres. The scene is powerfully captured in black-and-white photography, emphasising the atmosphere of the industrial port environment and inclement weather. The images show the precision and cooperation required to guide the ship safely through the lock complex.

Port photography is a fascinating form of photography that focuses on capturing the activity in ports. Port cities are often bustling centres of trade and industry, with ships, trucks and trains moving back and forth to load and unload goods. This offers photographers the opportunity to capture beautiful images of large ships docked at the quayside, crane machines loading and unloading containers from and onto the ships, and workers busy at work. Port photography can be challenging, as there is often a lot of movement and activity, and the light is constantly changing. But when the right moments are captured, port photo's can produce impressive and inspiring images.

Ship Viewer_Port Photography; raw and honest, just like the port itself. A collection of great ships and details, seafaring, inland navigation, fishing and port industry.

Port photos's on the wall of the living room office or study. Also wall-filling as wallpaper!