Brunch with Battutah
Canoe trip - Saltspring Island, Canada
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 15 February 2008 in Sport & Recreation and Portfolio.
givethemhell from Germany
A family trip? This looks like a lovely adventure in Canada.
15 Feb 2008 6:20am
@givethemhell: Yes, but not my family. They just live on the island and keep a canoe there. Canada is such a great place to do this. Thank you.
@chris chisu: I don't blame you. It is excellent fun and exercise. Thanks, Chris.
Photonscribbles from Pune, India
aah, interesting.
seems like they r havin a wonderful time.
n thankx for ur visit to my blog. keep in touch, there r more of her coming in the next posts.
15 Feb 2008 7:17am
@Photonscribbles: Thanks for you excellent comment.
Gloria Alvarez from Barcelona-Menorca, Spain
Michael, thanks for the gesture and your commentaries. I will use that Web of translation.
This photo is charming reason why it means, the place, Canada, a place that it would enchant to me to know and by the image of pretty colors and reflections.
I hope that the translation is intelligible.
15 Feb 2008 7:23am
@Gloria Alvarez: La traducción es excelente. Gracias por el comentario realmente agradable.
Anna from India
great pic!! you hav a gift :)
seems you hav been to quite many places.. it's always been my dream to visit new places.. but havn't yet got de opportunity..
15 Feb 2008 7:25am
@Anna: Thank you, Anna. I hope one day you will get that chance.
Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States
Now that looks like fun! Great capture!
15 Feb 2008 7:26am
@Craiger: I completely agree. Thank you, Craiger.
martie from Okinawa, Japan
I really like the red of the canoe against the blue, blue of the water. It's a great composition and an interesting look into a facet of lives of those who live near water.
15 Feb 2008 7:40am
@martie: Yes. I felt envious that they could just come down to the sea and do this anytime they wanted. Thanks, Martie.
@Hoopand: Thank you, Hoopand.
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
This is a really nice image!I like the way the wooden platform extends into the water and the blue of the water changing from a dark to light blue.I dont mind immersing my feet into the water but i guess i really am not the kind to fish,no patience,LOL
15 Feb 2008 8:17am
@tyan: Yes, I'm not a great fisherman either. Thank you, Tyan.
@Shenne: Thank you, Shenne.
@badala: A nice comment. Thank you.
Levine from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
My dream is to have a lake behind my house and go canoe every evening with my friends and family. Enjoy nature. But sadly i live in a condominium :) LOL!
15 Feb 2008 9:28am
@Levine: I hope you get your dream. Thank you, Levine.
Teresa Durães from Montijo, Portugal
a beautiful photo. what was thinking the boy??? juping? :)
15 Feb 2008 9:36am
@Teresa Durães: Thanks, Teresa. The boy was probably looking at some fish which were swimming near the dock.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
So refreshing, the mom and son activity is precious, there's a lot of good stuff in this photo ;)
15 Feb 2008 10:09am
@Lorraine: Yes, it has a Hallmark feel to it. Thank you, Lorraine.
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Great angle point of view, people totally unaware you are taking the shot (at least I think), great composition
15 Feb 2008 10:12am
@Peter Miller: Thanks, Peter. Yes, they were unaware of me.
Sriram from Chennai, India
Lovely picture composition, tones and I can feel the serenity! Beautiful, Michael!
15 Feb 2008 10:19am
@Sriram: Thank you for the really nice comment, Sriram. It was a very serene day.
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Now that really is a dream location, and dream activity, it looks a lot of fun.
15 Feb 2008 10:31am
@Richard_Irwin: It sure does. Thank you, Richard. The Gulf Islands are like a dream.
Steven from Montreal, Canada
I like how you composed it and shot the dock diagonally. It's a pleasing image.
15 Feb 2008 10:54am
@Steven: Thanks, Steven. It was a split-second shot before the people moved.
Koushiro from Singapore, Singapore
I love the way your shot captured the ripples... It give a sense of motion that i really like... makes the water look so.... flowy...
15 Feb 2008 12:14pm
@Koushiro: Thank you, Koushiro. That's a nice comment.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Love this shot, Michael. The light and shadow are beautiful here.
15 Feb 2008 12:37pm
@Ron: Thank you, Ron.
MJ from Delaware, United States
wonderful shot...the colors ... everthing is perfect
15 Feb 2008 12:43pm
@MJ: Many thanks, MJ.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
This is marvelous; I can only imagine what it looks like full-sized!
Is this your family?
15 Feb 2008 12:59pm
@Judy: It isn't my family. I just saw the people in what I thought was a great setting. Thanks, Judy.
vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge from Granby, QC, Canada
Ah the canoe, another quinessential Canadian mode of transportation and a gift of the first nations to the world. For those who don't know the expression, "first nations" is the way the native Americans prefer to be called, they really don't like to be called Indians... Do I see right, even the dog has a swimvest?
15 Feb 2008 1:26pm
@vu@granby - Wolfgang Prigge: You are correct. Excellent observation. Thank you, Wolfgang.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Looks like there's some big-time anticipation at the end of the dock. BTW, I really like that "first nations" term; hadn't heard it around here before, but I do prefer it to "native Americans" or other efforts at political correctness.
15 Feb 2008 1:30pm
@Viewfinder: Thanks, VF. First Nations refers to indians generally from the west coast of Canada.
alla from Toronto, Canada
Is this the same boat? With a BIRD capitan! :)
I love the deep colours!
15 Feb 2008 2:06pm
@alla: This one has a dog captain. Thanks, Alla.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
I miss canoe trips. My brother and I paddle around in the very distant past.
15 Feb 2008 4:46pm
@Michael Rawluk: Sounds like great memories. Thank you, Michael.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
The pier seems daunting in comparison to the size of the canoe, giving me the feeling that the canoe can be easily tipped. The composition also works well, showing action, movement and placement in the entire frame.
15 Feb 2008 4:58pm
@Steven: An excellent comment, Steven. Thank you.
Tracey from White Hall, United States
I love the detail in the water. You can see the vibration rings working out from the pier.
15 Feb 2008 5:10pm
@Tracey: You're right. thank you so much.
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
I really like how you cropped this for the line of the canoe and dock.. which draws the eye up from the red jacket to the boy and the dog (with red jacket). It has a great symmetry. Really a fabulous image!
15 Feb 2008 5:14pm
@amy: Thank you, Amy. I appreciate that analysis.
@yiannis krikis: Thank you, Yiannis.
@Hinah: Thank you, Hinah.
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
picture perfect! Excellent colors, nice composition!
15 Feb 2008 7:16pm
@Ina: Thank you for the nice comment, Ina.
@Elisa: Thank you, Elisa.
Toño from Estella, Spain
A very pleasant walk across the world through your shots.Thank you.
15 Feb 2008 7:35pm
@Toño: I'm very glad to hear that. Thank you.
@Kaddy: Thank you, Kaddy.
Ken McCoy from Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL, United States
Your light and color captures the crispness and clarity of the cool air on this lake. How did you do that: magic? Nice shot.
15 Feb 2008 8:19pm
@Ken McCoy: Actually it's the Pacific Ocean, Ken. Salt Spring island is supposed to be on magical world lay lines. Perhaps that accounts for it. LOL. Thanks, Ken.
@Camiller: Thank you, Camiller, for a most excellent comment.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Very nice capture. I like the colours tones
15 Feb 2008 8:42pm
@standley: Thanks so much, Standley.
@Frankie: Thank you, Frankie
Ale from Mexico
I just love how the trees reflect theirselves in the water, the colors look awesome!
15 Feb 2008 10:39pm
@Ale: Many thanks, Ale
e. from New York, NY, United States
That looks like so much fun. The colors in this are beautiful.
16 Feb 2008 12:40am
@e.: I'm so glad you like the photo. Thanks, e.
Sharon Y from Penang, Malaysia
Seems like a fun vacation! Wonderful colour tones in this photo
16 Feb 2008 1:06am
@Sharon Y: Thank you, Sharon.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Interesting crop here, Michael, meant to bring forth the contrast of colours! the funniest thing is the dog to go canoeing!!! I saw one here, in Japan, on TV...a Labrador that was difficult to restrain, it wanted badly to play in the river water.
16 Feb 2008 5:17am
@Japanalia: Yes, and he has a life preserver. By the way, Marta loved the photos of the orchids. Thank you so much for your kindness.
dpm from malé, Maldives
Canoing is definitely a fun adventure
Canada seems to be the coolest place from your pictures
16 Feb 2008 6:34am
@dpm: Thank you, dpm.
@Photographs by M.E.: I appreciate that. Thank you.
Porcsin from Debrecen, Hungary
Great composition and colours!
The water lokk amazing!
16 Feb 2008 9:44am
@Porcsin: Thank you, Porcsin.
Mindy from United States
nothing much to add to all the praise above. just let me add to the applause.
17 Feb 2008 11:15pm
@Mindy: Thank you so much, Mindy.
@Evi: Thank you, Evi. I appreciate your remark.
