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If anyone asks me what I take photographs of, I usually answer ‘landscape and wildlife’. However, as this subject shows, this really is too narrow; I enjoy taking photographs pretty much anything, as long as it might have that special ‘something’ or present some sort of challenge photographically. Seaports is one of those subjects that ‘just happened’; proof, I think, that photogenic subjects appear if you just open your eyes. I have regularly travelled to The Netherlands, taking the Hull to Europoort ferry, and realised that the view from the deck of the ship could make for an interesting subject photographically.

I have split the page up between the two ports; click on either image to go to that section of the page(or just scroll down the page in the usual way).

Port of Hull, North Yorkshire

A major seaport in England, with a history tracing back to the 13th century.  Today, it carries around one million passengers per year, including myself when I fancy a cycling holiday.

Europoort, Rotterdam

The largest seaport in Europe, and indeed one of the biggest seaports in the world, Europoort really is breathtaking to experience.

Left: 12 June 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/60sec @ f/2.8, ISO 100.

Right: 30 January 2025, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/25sec @ f/2.8, ISO 2500.

At first glance, these two photographs look very similar, but not really, they are like night and day(yes I have to admit that even by my standards that is quite poor).

30 January 2025, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/50sec @ f/3.4, ISO 1000.

Deck detail onboard.

30 January 2025, Leica SL(601), Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/50sec @ f/2.8, exposure compensation +0.6 stop, ISO 64.

Sunset, with the Humber Bridge in the background.

30 January 2025, Leica SL(601), Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/40sec @ f/2.8, exposure compensation +0.6 stop, ISO 800.

30 January 2025, Leica SL(601), Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/50sec @ f/2, ISO 2000.

30 January 2025, Leica SL(601), Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/50sec @ f/2.4, exposure compensation -0.6 stop, ISO 640.

13 June 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit 28mm f/2.8, 1/80sec @ f/11, ISO 100.

In The Netherlands now, and looking for a parking space.

26 June 2026, Leica SL(601), Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/125sec @ f/2, exposure compensation +1 stop, ISO 100.

We’ll be setting of for Hull, once the driver finds the keys to start the thing.

31 January 2025, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/50sec @ f/2.8, exposure compensation +1.3 stop, ISO 800.

A slightly different view from the above shot; note the large buildings in the background. No, they hadn’t been painted pink; just a stunning reflection from the setting Sun.

26 June 2024, Leica SL(601), Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/1000sec @ f/4, ISO 100.

One of the locals from Rotterdam.

31 January 2025, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/50sec @ f/4, exposure compensation +0.6 stop, ISO 320.

Beautiful late winter sunlight across the port.

31 January 2025, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/50sec @ f/4, ISO 200.

Another view of the port, with all the various infrastructure.

31 January 2025, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/50sec @ f/2.8, ISO 50.

12 June 2024, Leica SL(601), Elmarit-R 28mm f/2.8, 1/80sec @ f/2.8, ISO 100.

View of the loading area, and Hull beyond.

26 June 2024, Leica SL(601), Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 1/100sec @ f/5.6, exposure compensation +1 stop, ISO 100.

Sunset.

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