Tug in action in the port of Rotterdam. by Scheepskijker Havenfotografie

Tug in action in the port of Rotterdam.

Detail of a tugboat in action with its water cannons. Converted to black and white so the water jets come out better and the huge water spray. The crew in the wheelhouse the light clouds in the sky on a sunny but windy day. This photo was taken during a port photography cruise through the port of Rotterdam.

Port photography is a fascinating form of photography that focuses on capturing the activity in ports. Port cities are often bustling centres of trade and industry, with ships, trucks and trains moving back and forth 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!