Tall Ships Adventure

Man On Deck II

A monochromatic version of this image.

Quiet Moment

This was one of the colorful characters in costume at the Tall Ships Festival.

Men Wanted

This carved wooden statue was at the Ocean Institute where the Tall Ships Festival was held. In the old days they sure knew how to make a job sound appealing! Judith Sparhawk

Sloop Curlew

Tall Ships Festival, Dana Point, CA.

The Curlew

This graceful sloop, the Curlew, was part of the Tall Ships Festival.

The Locked Door

This lock and door pull were on a little door on one of the ships at the Tall Ships Festival. I liked the look of it, and added some painterly and texture effects.

The Irving Johnson

One of the ships in the Tall Ships Festival.

The Fleet

After last visiting the Tall Ships Festival 5 years ago, I made a second visit last weekend. This is a view of the tall ship fleet moored at the dock, ready for visitors. Later they went out from shore, raised the sails, and participated in mock cannon battles. The small boats to the left hold costumed pirates coming to shore for some skullduggery. No photographers were harmed in this event!

The Exy Johnson

Another ship in the Tall Ships Festival, heading out for battle.

Spirit Figurehead

This lovely figurehead was on the Spirit of Dana Point, at the Tall Ships Festival in Dana Point, CA.

The California

A different view of the ship California. It was out off the coast at Dana Point for the mock cannon battles with the other tall ships.

The Californian

Man on Deck

This young man was part of the crew on the Bill of Rights, the ship I went out on at the Tall Ships Festival. He said he was very interested in learning everything about ships, and sang some old traditional sea shanties. It turned out he was only 15 years old.

The California at Sea

This was one of the ships at the Tall Ships Festival in Dana Point, CA.

Golden Seas

As the sun lowered in the sky, the sea sparkled with gold and lit up the ships' sails.

Sun on the Ropes

While out on the ship at the Tall Ships Festival, the sun set, and I liked the look of it through the rigging of the ship.

The California and The Curlew

The Bearded Guy

This gentleman was costumed as a pirate at the Tall Ships Festival. I liked the windswept look of his beard.

Red Sails at Night...

This is a re-do of the Amazing Grace, nearing sunset at the Tall Ships Festival in Dana Point, California.

Moon in the Sails

Reworking of an older photograph, using Topaz to give it a more painterly look.

Curlew & the Moon ~ The almost-full moon rose, and made a beautiful accompaniment with the ships sailing offshore. This ship is named the Curlew.

Crew in the Rigging ~ High in the rigging on this ship, two crew members prepare the sails.

The California at Sea

The California, one of the tall ships on the late afternoon cruise at Dana Point, California.

Amazing Grace Under Sail

~ Another view of this beautiful ship. Tall Ships Festival, Dana Point, CA.

Amazing Grace

~ The Amazing Grace had just raised all her sails, and headed out into open water. Tall Ships Festival, Dana Point, CA,

Red Sails Furled ~ This photo was from the Tall Ships Festival in Dana Point, of the ship American Pride.

Figurehead in Black and White ~ I was very attracted to the figurehead on this ship, and decided to try it out in black and white for a more dramatic effect.

Climbing in the Rigging ~ Before we went out to sea, this brave and agile young man was up in the rigging of one of the ships, preparing to sail.

Sunset Sail ~ Toward the end the sail, the sun set, and finished with a nice afterglow, as the ships prepared for a return to the harbor.

In the Rigging

~ High on one of the masts of the Brig Pilgrim, six workers were preparing the sails.

Shadows on the Sails

~ After our sails were up, the various lines, rings and rope ladders made wonderful shadows on the sails. Bill of Rights, Tall Ships Festival, Dana Point, CA.

Looking Overboard ~ As part of the Tall Ships Festival, many people were dressed in period costumes. I liked the look of this young woman at the ship's rail, as if looking out to sea.

American Pride ~ The tall ship with red sails was called the American Pride, and it made a handsome showing among the other ships.

Tall Ships Rigging

~ Our schooner had very complicated rigging and sails. I loved the lines, patterns and diagonals.

Tall Ships Cannon Battle

~ Lots of loud booms from the cannons, lots of smoke, and passengers shouting "Argh" in true pirate tradition--what a way to spend an afternoon!

Moon in the Sails ~This image was selected as Photo of the Day by Imaging-Resources.com for 2/9/12. Although I believe the really full moon was the following day, when the moon rose during the sail, it made a striking contrast with the sailing vessels around us.

Tall Ships in Battle ~ This ship was in the midst of battle with the schooner, Bill of Rights, on which I was sailing.

Cannon Battle with the American Pride ~ It was great fun to be on one of the ships, sailing around the ocean, watching and being involved in the cannon battles.

Ship Brass Detail ~ I must admit I am a bit of a landlubber, and can't really name most of the instruments or ship details. I was still intrigued by what I saw, and enjoyed the feel of very old and unique items.

Ship's Star

~ This particular ship had wood posts at several locations, with ropes wrapped around them. I'm sure they have great nautical names, but I don't know them. They had these brass stars on the tops of the posts.