Ferry Crossing on the Mandovi

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

The voyage across Goa‘s mighty River Mandovi begins late in the evening in fading light. Port of embarkation: Ribandar. Destination: the lost island of Divar. Total sailing time is expected to be 5 mins and 25 secs.

Ferry at Ribandar, Goa<br>5D Mark II, 14L II

Ferry at Ribandar, Goa
5D Mark II, 14L II

 
 

Capt. Emidio Fernandes is at the helm.

Capt. Emidio Fernandes<br>5D Mark II, 14L II

Capt. Emidio Fernandes
5D Mark II, 14L II

 
 

Midway we encounter unexpected turbulence. A barge loaded with the droppings of Goa’s ‘mineral farmers’ (aka miners, the destroyers of Goa’s environment) is headed straight for our ship.

Barge on River Mandovi, Goa<br>5D Mark II, 24-105L

Barge on River Mandovi, Goa
5D Mark II, 24-105L

 
 

Summoning all his experience, Capt. Fernandes skillfully dodges the incoming missile and your friendly photographer lives to shoot another day.

On the way to Divar<br>5D Mark II, 14L II

On the way to Divar
5D Mark II, 14L II

 
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Category: Composition, Culture, Goa, Landscape, Life Tag: , , , , , , ,

by Rajan P. Parrikar

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gaspar almeidaJanuary 3, 2010 - 3:20 am

Excellent pictures and photography.

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ArunDecember 13, 2009 - 8:08 am

This is a great help in understanding the use of wide angle lenses.

SanjeevDecember 9, 2009 - 11:21 pm

O-P-T-I-M-I-S-E-D ! Both – the 14L and humour.
I used to wonder if one can really use the 14L for regular shooting.. now I dont.

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