QE2 Fairwell to Liverpool, a photo from Merseyside, England

Photographer's Note

The QE2 is celebrating her 40th birthday with a tour of the British Isles. There was a special ceremony in Liverpool as the city was the home of Cunard for over 150 years, the city celebrates its 800th birthday this year, and the QE2 formally opened the new Liverpool cruise liner terminal.

Given the history of the moment I tried an antique greyscale look in Adobe Lightroom. A few tweeks and a slight crop. Unfortunatly it wasn't possible to get very close, and if you tried there were crowds of people. Even at 6"5' I couldn't get a great view.

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Mikos (4326) 2007-09-25 0:43

Hi David!

Well, I am quite impressed first because of the boat, and then because of the old appearance you have achieved to your image using this sepia tone. Excellent, it seemed an old image, and not this 40th celebrations!
Well seen David!

Cheers, and thank you for your words about my last image!

Take care!

Miguel

vivekrb (240) 2007-09-25 7:09

Hi David

First of all, i must say the choice of color is bang on. Perfectly suited for the occasion and definitely must bring about nostalgic feelings for people who have been on it. The composition is nice and works well.

Cheers
Vivek

jrj (34843) 2007-09-28 2:43

I like the bw variation here David suitable for the old lady of 40 (in that business)..
Also the complete lack of people around is good for the final result as presented here.

abulafia (4900) 2007-09-28 9:02

Hi David
Good choice with the sepia. Like you said, a bit closer to the water would have been good, but still ok.
Harry

PS, I actually worked on QE2, 11 or 12 years ago when it was docked in Hamburg. Same problem, very crowded, although at that time it was by workers:)

tho_ebert (876) 2007-10-01 7:17

Hi David,
Really good idea this post-treatment !
TFS
Thomas

robjol (2399) 2007-10-01 20:45

Hello David,
Nice shot,You got a lot closer than I could when she was in Greenock, 20.09.2007
I know each to his/her own, I prefer the colour as she is only 40 years old.
You done well in the management, nice sky and seagulls give it a very nautical feel to your photo.
Thanks for sharing with us.

Rob.

marknunnerley (2780) 2007-10-02 4:49

First of all are you 6" 5' or 6' 5" David? Ha, ha. Like the way you have used a sepia type conversion for the QE2. I bet you could have got an even better shot closer in but as you say you couldn't get any closer.
And finally, Torres looks class. We should have tried to get him but I suppose the Spanish link means he was destined for Anfield. You might even win the league if Benitez stops faffing about.
br
mark

anes_lc (14968) 2007-10-02 5:01

hi david
impresive boat :)...you imagine how many "she"saw :)
must be a pleasure to make a cruise with
great shot,i like the sepia tones
regards,anes

wishlist (4133) 2007-10-02 11:17

Hi David,
I've never seen the QE2 and I have to say I'm impressed!! Your POV works well even if you couldn't go closer to it. The pp and the choice of sepia is spot on with the subject as it seems to look at a old picture. There's a great mood on this picture David, you've done an excellent job!

xavshot (69835) 2007-10-03 12:23

Bonsoir David
belle photo et joli choix de PP. j'aime bien ce cadrage qui met bien en valeur ce superbe navire. Beau travail.
amicalement
Xavier

Photo65Net (43144) 2007-10-04 9:47

David,
Wonderful tones in this sepia.
With the subject, it combines to produce a timeless picture, which tells a story, I like that.
Regards,
JB.

leo61 (0) 2007-10-04 21:42

Hi David!
A good shot to celebrate the ship`s birthday and these colors make it look like an old postcard.Well done.Good POV and the reflections at the puddles look nice.
Regards,Leo

UnTrained (0) 2007-10-05 2:44

Hi David,
very well made old. As nobody is to see, one could think more of a ship turning into a wreck than a one still in use. I like the diagonal view, but a bit more sharpness at the bow area would be more my thing.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

jhm (211736) 2007-10-05 3:47

Hello David,

Yesterday I saw op National Geographic the constructution of the last QM2, but this ship here this a very great ship 40 years ago.
You took this boat in BW this gives here a excellent composition.
Thanks for sharing.

Have a nice weekend,
John.

Cretense (68709) 2007-10-06 10:09

Hi David!

With your excellent b&w choice here, you have made this ship look like the Titanic, before his first and last trip. I hope everything is good for QE 2 and its passengers, but that's the feeling I get from this beautiful picture. Congratulations!

Hercules

steliosk (4802) 2007-10-10 2:57

I like this photo
It has a very strong feeling
Good choice of colour

Well done David

Regards
Stelios

PixelTerror (0) 2007-10-15 1:37

Hi David,
For a while I was a bit confused here until I realized this is the QE2 and not the QM2 ! Nice comprehensive view and the vintage PP is a plus to me here, I like it.
Have a nice day,
Jean-yves

fotomek (920) 2007-10-26 4:47

with 3 chimneys more she would look like Titanic ;-) sepia's a very good choice here! I also like this foggy effect / mood
well composed, well done :)
cheers - Tomasz