"Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay", a photo from New York, Northeast

Photographer's Note

(SITTIN' ON) THE DOCK OF THE BAY
- written by Otis Redding and Steve Cropper
- lyrics as recorded by Otis Redding December 7, 1967, just three
days before his death in a plane crash outside Madison, Wisconsin
- #1 for 4 weeks in 1968

Sittin' in the mornin' sun
I'll be sittin' when the evenin' come
Watching the ships roll in
And then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah

I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll away
Ooo, I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time

I left my home in Georgia
Headed for the 'Frisco bay
'Cause I've had nothing to live for
And look like nothin's gonna come my way

So I'm just gonna sit on the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll away
Ooo, I'm sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time

Look like nothing's gonna change
Everything still remains the same
I can't do what ten people tell me to do
So I guess I'll remain the same, yes

Sittin' here resting my bones
And this loneliness won't leave me alone
It's two thousand miles I roamed
Just to make this dock my home

Now, I'm just gonna sit at the dock of the bay
Watching the tide roll away
Oooo-wee, sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wastin' time

ChrisJ, vmf-214, lucasgalodoido, fulvio52, danos, trekks, jusninasirun, mumek ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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jplebrun (21208) 2009-04-03 19:28

Hi Tom
photo reposante à souhait j'aime bien le côté tranquille que ce cliché dégage, très belles couleurs et bon sujet, bravo.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

ChrisJ (171220) 2009-04-03 20:06

Hi Tom

Wonderful reflections of the blue sky, in this superb, symmetrical composition. Good color saturation, & sharpness. Tfs! Have a great weekend!

vmf-214 (1648) 2009-04-03 21:41

Hi Tom,

Wonderful reflection on the water to go along with a nice blue sky, Excellent contrast and colors to go along with a great song. Great job Tom.

Best regards
Jason.

chrissty (102) 2009-04-04 0:32

Hi Tom !
Splendid landscape. With some very beautiful colors.
Congratulations.
A beautiful day,
Chris

rodgerg (55767) 2009-04-04 2:03

Hello Tom,

A place full of serenity and an excellent view. The framing with the bota in the FG give a beautiful well coloured element and a great prospect effect. The reflections in the water give a beautiful graphic effect. Good photowork.
Have a good WE,
Roger

phwall (6787) 2009-04-04 2:09

Hi Tom,
Another lovely day spent gliding across the water, perfect POV looking at this wooden structure reflecting in the mirror smooth water.
A very calm and relaxing image.
Regards
Peter

lucasgalodoido (27698) 2009-04-04 11:54

Hi Tom,
nice view here, with good colors capture and reflections. Great job, my friend.
Regards,
Lucas

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-04-05 1:06

Good morning, Tom.
Nice and relaxing, it seems to portray all the great features of a very promising day outdoors! Speaking of which, we're presently still sitting in the morning mist (LOL!!!) but soon as the sun comes out we'll be on our way for another good run on the IJsselmeer's levees, all the way to Marken. Y'all have a good day. See ya later,
Fulvio.

danos (110407) 2009-04-05 9:14

Hello Tom,
nice the approach of the kayak in this wooden jetty,that creates depth in the scene.I love the reflections on the surface of the calmly waters,as the tranquil environment and the reddish net that is an eye catcher of the scene.Well done.

Have a nice week,Danos

TGULUMSER (13252) 2009-04-05 10:30

Hello Tom,
Very nice reflections and wonderful composition,
Best regards,
Tulay

Longroute (19600) 2009-04-05 11:02

Pardon me Sir, I would have called it "Rollin', rollin' on a river" (By Creedence Clearwater Revival)...
I guess that thing to the right is a dismissed pontoon?
Anyway it functions wonderfully as a depth producer and it leads the eye towards the distance. The bow of your kayak enhances this sense of depth and with it's colour (the red bag) contrasts with the blue water. A lovely navigation view for us to enjoy and... dream.
Best regards,
Donato

trekks (14348) 2009-04-05 18:24 [Comment]

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jusninasirun (17529) 2009-04-07 18:34

Hi Tom,

This is beautiful. The placement of the fg subject in this beautiful perspective adds interest in the composition. Sharp details and very good depth.

TFS and best regards,
Jusni

mumek (20226) 2009-04-10 11:07

Good afternoon Tom!
Another great scenery with front of your kayak in the foreground. You captured a very nice atmosphere probably of the late afternoon. Nice colours and reflections in the water. Thanks for beautiful lyrics.
best regards
ziggy