The retirement party at our friend’s home on Neville Island began in early afternoon but the barges and tugs went by into the night. Both directions!
Lots of drama to watch. Multiple freight trains on the opposite bank blew their train whistles.
See the powerful blue light the Captain was shining down river to illuminate a buoy in the middle of the river? Neville Island Bridge is in the background.
Centerpieces with tiny white lights and fishing accessories glowed like lanterns.
Here you can see the dark barges being pushed by the tug as they approach the bridge.
The bonfire kept us warm and warded off the increasing damp chill as the sun disappeared. Skipping the photo my friend took of me devouring a gooey s’more.
Happy Retirement, Sy
This is an excellent series of photos, and particularly because they are night photos. I’m just an amateur photographer, but I know that I’ve had a really difficult time getting good photos at night. There’s either too much light or not enough light, or they are too blurry, or something else is wrong. I think you did a terrific job on this series. By the way, I live in California, but when my wife and I went to my 50th Oliver High School reunion two years ago, those of us from out-of-town stayed at the Fairfield Inn & Suites on Neville Island. It occurred tome that Neville Island would be a very interesting and very picturesque place to live.
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The river never sleeps. Great pictures Ruth E
Lots of retirement parties for you! Love the photos.
I agree with Ken Klucsor. These are gorgeous night photos and night photos are difficult to take. This looks like a lovely way to spend a summer night. Happy Retirement, Sy.
Great weather , great people , great party And GREAT Neville Island photos. Thanks Ruth , these are amazing photos , absolutely gorgeous !
Who knew when we returned that these photos were waiting for me to capture -along with that giant marshmallow?
Ruth, those are really great photos! I’m in agreement with you other followers at how hard night shots are – much less with water reflections!! Beautiful! Happy Retirement to Sy!
Thank you Elizabeth. I like the challenge of the night photography and am glad so many appreciate my efforts.
Night shots of illuminated water are beautiful. Difficult, though, Ruth. 🙂 Happy Sunday!
Thanks Jo. Have a good week
Looks wonderful!
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Great pictures thanks for sharing and Happy Retirement .
Thanks so much
The last photo is wonderful, looks like nice evening.
Thsnks Gilly. It was nice.
Those are great photos. On numerous visits to Pittsburgh, my daughter and I and my brother have stayed on Neville Island. Thanks for jogging some nice memories.