We have already seen some display anchors around Livorno, so let us see some real ones at work. The first is the half rised anchor of the ferry “Moby Otta”.
I really don't remember this one but it doesn't look in very good shape, probably some old boat “parked” in port.
This is the anchor of the sail vessel “Signora del Vento”, a sort of training ship with luxury accomodations.
Ah, fascinating world: the first has a very particular shape and a fantastic color!
ReplyDeleteWonderful series!
I love this! Anchors at work! I don't get close enough to see many of these on the local ships. This is another great post!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen anchor up that close. I thought /I never gave it much thought apparently/ they just dingle in the air. Very interesting. Those are huge and heavy things - they look nicely and neatly tucked away.
ReplyDeleteExcellent detailed photos! Nice to see that you're becoming anchored in your photography ...
ReplyDeleteP.S. I love the paint on the first anchor. What a great color.
ReplyDeleteI guess some boats are kept better than others, I guess the most important thing is to have a good working anchor. Nice collection, I love the smells of boats and ships.
ReplyDeleteThose are some hard working anchors! Fun captures.
ReplyDeleteAnchors away! Cool, rusty anchors! I was just at a party at ANCHOR Bank in Eagan tonight!
ReplyDeleteI can almost smell the sea air and hear the seagulls - I love port cities - they have an air of expectation, of journeys begun and ended.
ReplyDeleteIn the post below, the municipality has the classiest tile - sometimes you can't improve on simplicity.
Very neat. I guess these things do see a lot of work and water.
ReplyDeleteThey are all similar but different at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying these detailed sets of things, VP. You are making art out of functional objects.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of the fascinating adventures it must have sailing the world.
ReplyDeleteYou have EYES! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing many nice, interesting, unique and to me also unusual details.
The first photo is excellent - bluish anchor against blue sea!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, it's amazing how important are those rusty pieces of metal!
I've never seen such big ones up close. Interesting!
ReplyDeleteThe first shot is so powerful! Love it!
ReplyDeleteKeep them coming, I can't see enough of ankers. Beautiful photos, great rust.
ReplyDeleteThis anchor is not your typical anchor...nothing what I imagined at all.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting series of ships anchors. I feel like saying Anchors Away!
ReplyDeleteAnchors! I didn't know this is what modern ones look like.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what it was when I saw the thumbnail yesterday (but couldn't visit because of too much work). I've never been near enough big ships to see their anchors. Fascinating shape. Glad you caught the first one out of its hole.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a great photographer, this first picture is outstanding!
ReplyDeleteLéia
anchors are great. I was in the navy and I've thought about getting an anchor tattoo.
ReplyDeleteThese look like some serious anchors that would muscle out the display ones. In the world of anchors these must be the ones that exercise regularly :)
ReplyDeleteTaking shots of anchors is my favorite topic... Although I've done it on small boats only. The other important thing is that RUST is my favorite color :-D These are some really nice shots!
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