Seagoing vessel on its way out of IJmuiden lock by Scheepskijker Havenfotografie

Seagoing vessel en route from IJmuiden lock

The ocean-going vessel just out of the lock. The piers in sight the open North Sea ahead. The pilot pilots the ship safely out of the harbour. The seaman checks the gangway before bringing it in. The seagulls hunting for a fish in the propeller water of the large bulk carrier. The harbour is and nice place to take photos's.

Port photography is a fascinating form of photography that focuses on capturing the activity in ports. Port towns are often bustling centres of trade and industry, with ships, trucks and trains moving in and out to load and unload goods. This offers photographers the opportunity to capture beautiful images of large ships docked at the quayside, crane machines loading and unloading containers from and onto the ships, and workers busy at work. Port photography can be challenging, as there is often a lot of movement and activity, and the light is constantly changing. But when the right moments are captured, port photo's can produce impressive and inspiring images.

Ship Viewer_Port Photography; raw and honest, just like the port itself. A collection of great ships and details, seafaring, inland navigation, fishing and port industry.

Port photos's on the wall of the living room office or study. Also wall-filling as wallpaper!