Sunday, August 26, 2012

Inspiration

Carnival Fantasy Cruise Ship and Dolphin, Charleston Harbor, SC
 © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved  (Click on image for larger view)


How often has nature been a model for human endeavor? When prehistoric peoples first watched dolphins plying the freedom of ancient seas, it no doubt inspired them to one day do the same. We have progressed far since that time.
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21 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 26, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    That is cool Doug!

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  2. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerAugust 26, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    Look at the size of that ship! You captured the perfect moment there Doug!
    Duncan In Kuantan

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  3. fabrizioAugust 26, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    perfect and really relaxing image

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  4. OlaAugust 26, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    and beatiful light there!


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  5. Cezar and LéiaAugust 26, 2012 at 4:01 AM

    I wish mankind would progress as much morally as we do intellectually...
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  6. AnonymousAugust 26, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    It's really beautiful. The blue is clear. :)

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  7. yzAugust 26, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    fantastic capture!

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  8. VISU...ELLE PHOTOGRAPHYAugust 26, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    I am concerned that these huge ships, bigger and bigger, invade rivers such as those that can be seen in recent years in Venice. I hope that here the river can absorb the enormity. But I like your beautiful composition with the delphin perfectly captured.

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  9. Roland TheysAugust 26, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Very good capture shot!

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  10. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"August 26, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    That's brilliant, Doug.

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  11. franzAugust 26, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    interesting juxtaposition. the question is, though, if cruise liner are really that much of an improvement ... ;-))

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  12. BeachGypsyAugust 26, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Another great picture, Doug!! To even capture the elusive dolphin at ALL is hard for me....mine all end up looking like blurs!--ha ha LOL Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 26, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Your narrative fits your photo perfectly. Definitely in the right place at the right time....and ready.

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  14. john4jackAugust 26, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    that is one big boat!! i love the dolphin. i have rarely seen dolphins in isolation

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  15. LowellAugust 26, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Absolutely fantastic shot. A postcard. The light is perfect and the dolphin is the finishing touch. I'd guess you'll sell this one!

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  16. JoeAugust 27, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Right time, right place, wonderful words.

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  17. ChristopherAugust 27, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Great timing nabbed you a really fun image Doug--very cool! :-)

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  18. georgeAugust 28, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Wow what a capture - the similarities in the evolutionary design of the dolphin and that of the cruise ship come across superbly.

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  19. DomLOrthaAugust 29, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    NIce scene; nature always inspirates humans, but often they forget it!
    Have a nice day.

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  20. Traveling HawkAugust 29, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    This kind of sea monster are not my favourite. I would prefer an old vessel or a small yacht.

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  21. rianSeptember 7, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    great catch! :) imagine their surprise if they were ever to know what we are capable of building now.. heck, i imagine even more extravagant things being made 10s or 100s of years from now.. ;D

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