Small Boats
Naja and Kris Murphy

Small Boats

April 2025

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Oh my, this small boat is really moving, and your image captures the action in stunning fashion. The boat appears to be on a plane and almost none of it is touching the water except for the engine, which is probably oversized. Looking at this image one can only imagine the adrenaline the the driver must be experiencing.

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Excellent capture of the Spirit of Lancashire and the rowers pushing so hard to meet their objective. You certainly captured the moment and the essence of this small racing boat in action. The expressions on the rowers faces are priceless as the boat displaces the water in forward motion. The photo is complemented by the splashing water that is perfectly captured by your choice of shutter speed.

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Entry 23603015
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This image truly captures the spirit of the small boat competition and is a top selection. We researched the lifeguard competition and considered how wonderfully you captured the action of the boat going over the wave heading to the race flags. This small boat could quickly turn and flip if one wrong stroke occurs or the paddlers are not coordinated yet; it continues on.

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Brief

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This contest is for your photos of any type of small boat, for example canoes, kayaks, skiffs, rowing boats, etc. Try to keep the size of boat under around seven metres. Photos can be in colour or black and white. I am looking forward to seeing your interesting submissions.

Entry 23568792
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Are you kidding me, I cannot believe that these sailors went out sailing on such a nasty day. Your photo captures the action quite well as these sailors stayed just inside the breakers where they are not too pressed by the sea conditions, but that can change at any second. The boat and foreground are both in focus and you can see in the background just how rough the day is. Excellent job avoiding image noise.

2,500 Images entered

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Entry 23575524
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The split symmetry of this image attracted us to the capture of the crew team in a race skull. This top-down view provides a unique and captivating perspective. Furthermore, image evokes fond memories for those who have either competed in or watched these skulls during competitions.

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984 Photographers

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