The Port - Morlaix

[Helen Summers]

This is an image of the area by the sea lock at the port of Morlaix made last Thursday, in a brief interlude between the seemingly endless spells of rain we have been having. The photo makes the port look rather deserted, but in fact, a view back in the other direction would show it to be stuffed full of boats as far as you can see.

 

[John2]

More nice quality Helen. I'm also taken by the contrast in size between the two boats. The smaller boat almost looks like a toy.

 

[Joanna Carter]

More nice quality Helen. I'm also taken by the contrast in size between the two boats. The smaller boat almost looks like a toy.

The smaller boat is known as a "fileyeur" (drifter in English). The larger one is known as a "caseyeur", which uses cage traps to catch larger shellfish like lobsters, crabs, etc.

 

[John2]

Thanks Joanna.

 

[Helen Summers]

Thanks John.

 

[Glenn]

Nice shot Helen. i like the tonality.

 

[Helen Summers]

Thanks Glenn

 

[John King]

I do like photographs like this. Having grown up on a fishing port, now sadly declined almost out of existence. I often take a trip to where I also worked (not involving fishing) and there is always something new to be photographed. I do also like the house set back and above the harbour.

That said, the quality is very very good and as far as I can see no people to clutter up the scene.

 

[Flack]

Very nice Helen.

 

[Helen Summers]

Thanks both. There may be no people JK, but there is that curse of all photographers,,,,,, the inevitable and omnipresent white van.

 

[John King]

White van disguised as a front room of the building behind. I had actually not noticed it.

 

[Helen Summers]

White van disguised as a front room of the building behind. I had actually not noticed it.

Yes, that was a bit lucky, for a change.