Port of Helsinki, a photo from Southern Finland, South

Photographer's Note

Port of Helsinki

This is probably a less known area of Helsinki, it’s a picture of the Port of Helsinki (Finnish: Helsingin Satama), located south of the city centre. This part is on the border between West Harbour (Länsisatama) and Munkkisaari quarter. The former is mainly used for passenger traffic, including ferries to Saint Petersburg, Russia and Tallinn, Estonia (in fact, since 2017 Helsinki has been the busiest passenger port in the world). The latter is home to the Hietalahti shipyard, of which the cranes in this picture are part.

Another impression of the Port of Helsinki is found in the WS, however I found the composition to be too messy for it to become the main picture.

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Exif data:
Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot A720 IS
Software: PaintShop Pro 16,00
Exposure Time: 1/1002
F-Stop: f/4.5
ISO Speed Ratings: 80
Focal Length: 7701/1000 mm
Date Taken: 2011-07-24 16:24
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
File Size: 1194 kb

danos, snunney, papagolf21, ChrisJ, pierrefonds, jhm, ikeharel, rychem, PiotrF, fritzi007, COSTANTINO, adramad, clic, mcmtanyel, alvaraalto has marked this note useful

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pajaran (92142) 2018-07-17 23:39

Pozdrav.
Interesantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepo pokazano, dobare kontrast, lepe boje, lepo uhvacen trenutak sa oblacima.
Lepa luka i sa teretnim brovima i kranovima.
Dobar tekst o koriscenoj tehnici i elementima snimka.
Sve najbolje, srecno.
Paja.

Greeting.
Interesting and beautiful view, good text ...
Beautifully shown, good contrast, beautiful colors, beautifully captured moment with clouds.
Nice luka with freight numbers and cranes.
Good text on the techniques used and the elements of the image.
All the best, good luck.

emka (139176) 2018-07-17 23:48

Hello Lars,
This picture from the harbour reminds me of my adventure. I was going to Helsinki from Tallinn but I bought online the ticket Helsinki-Tallin- Helsinki, instead of Tallinn-Helsinki-Tallinn. Wrrr. I had to buy a new ticket to H., luckily I could use the ticket to Tallinn. Strange that there are two (now three) ferry lines, but they go from the various terminals, quite far from each other. And the trams are so expensive! Interesting industrial view.

Kind regards mAlgo

Fis2 (142643) 2018-07-18 0:32

Witaj Lars!
Nice view from port.
Good frame, colors and sharpness.
The cranes make impression.
Well done.
Nice day.
Krzysztof

danos (110395) 2018-07-18 0:59

Hello Lars,
lovely the scene from the port of Helsinki with the red pieces of the cranes to contrast perfect with the blue of the sky as outlined perfect.Excellent the quality of the scene.

Regards,danos

holmertz (83300) 2018-07-18 1:19

Hello Lars,
The red details brighten the view and the cranes provide attractive elements against the lightly cloudy sky. Nothing is as beautiful as the cathedrals or monuments in the central area of the city, but I always appreciate any trips outside the tourist tracks. I would not have guessed that Helsinki was the busiest passenger port in the world,
Kind regards,
Gert

Nicou (188446) 2018-07-18 1:19

Hello

Elle sont immense ces grune quelle compo et vue quel cpatage fantastique compo ce rouge une plus petite sueprbe vue de ce port industriel quelle dimension.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

Royaldevon (64322) 2018-07-18 1:27

Hello Lars,

Two very interesting photographs of the port.
I'm not surprised that you chose this as your main post as it is more unusual. I cannot help but feel that the cranes look like elegant birds, maybe flamingoes, ready to perform a serene dance!
Your photograph, as well as being sharp, is very well composed, the hulls of the ships creating a good separation line.

Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)
I wonder how information about the business of ports is gathered and recorded! I am surprised Helsinki is the busiest in the world.

lousat (121003) 2018-07-18 1:37

HI Lars,i remember well this port because i arrived there with my ferry from Tallinn,not the most beautiful part of this city but still interesting,perfect capture very sharp and bright as usual. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

snunney (130965) 2018-07-18 1:43

Hello Lars,
A well framed image featuring the port area of the city. The cranes rising high above the ship and the building contribute a good dose of graphism to the scene. Ideal exposure with superb colours and clarity.

papagolf21 (145094) 2018-07-18 2:36

Bonjour, cher Lars,
Le port technique est d'importance et les navires également.
La présentation donne une idée de l'activité qui doit régner au sein de ce port.
Merci également pour le bonus.
Amitiés.
Philippe

ChrisJ (152396) 2018-07-18 4:48

Hello Lars,

The red and yellow cranes and red plimsoll lines on the 2 freighters contrast well with the blue sky. Good sharpness and repetition of patterns and shapes. Tfs!

pierrefonds (93555) 2018-07-18 5:01

Hi Lars,

The big crane are waiting to start the unloading of the cargo. The point of view is showing the derails of the cargo ship and of the harbour buildings. The light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (191357) 2018-07-18 6:08

Dag Lars,

We krijgen een mooi zicht op de haven en de schepen.
Maar de kranen vallen het meest op, door hun hoogte.
Heel mooie en gedetaleerde foto, bedankt.

Groeten uit Vlaanderen,
John

Sergiom (115636) 2018-07-18 6:31

Bonjour Lars,

J'aime beaucoup le petit côté industriel bien assumé de ce beau port qui si on se fie aux nombreuses grues est bien occupé. Magnifique point de vue.

Amicalement

Serge

rychem (68021) 2018-07-18 8:15

Great view of the port cranes, they seem to dance along the ship, an excellent photo, great sharpness and clarity
regards Ryszard

Cricri (176) 2018-07-18 9:40

Hi Lars
C'est un côté industrielle intéressant du port, les détails et couleurs des grues, dans une qualité au top de l'image
Bonne soirée
cricri

PiotrF (42670) 2018-07-18 11:45

Hello Lars,
Interesting view of Port of Helsinki.
Perfect captured,nice details, excellent clarity and natural colors.
The presentation is very well composed.
Regards
Piotr

jmdias (91937) 2018-07-18 12:02

lars

I liked the shapes of these cranes, looks like birds in an edge of a pond. nice framing of these structures and nice details.

take care

jorge

ikeharel (98802) 2018-07-19 21:46

Captured well the port scenery, Lars, the cranes are like violins playing in an orchestra...
Sharp and distinct details shopwn.
Have a nice friday,
Ike

macjake (92629) 2018-07-20 12:06

Hi Lars
You know me, I always say we need more abandoned subjects and more industrial subjects on TE. Here we have the industrial.
obviously the tall cranes are the main focal points, and thats totally fine with me. great to have the cloud coverage and the bright lighting, sweet. cheers
Craig

fritzi007 (14698) 2018-07-20 17:13

Hello Lars,
Trump and Putin certainly did not see this part of the port, nice photo and report!

Best regards
wolfgang

abmdsudi (81564) 2018-07-20 19:17

Hi Lars
Lovely work as it gives us a real glimpse of this marine hub and its related activity! Like especiAlly the bold shapes and bright red of the giant cranes and wonderful how it's all tied together and the detail shows it so well. Very effective, it does catch the eye all that "heavy metal" But most of all I love the sky colour...

Excellent capture, Congrats
Best regards

COSTANTINO (93422) 2018-07-22 11:27

Hello dear ars and have a nice time
and a happy new week
lovely scenery from the port
Its my favorite subject for a photo
concerning the sea and particularly
the port of Heslsinki excellent
chosen point of view and excellent quality
too
regards
Costantino

adramad (62672) 2018-07-22 11:55

Hi, Lars.
A typical photo of port in its loading and unloading area, the abundance of cranes gives a remarkable attractiveness, also the red details of the same, give not pretty effect completing a beautiful color.
A nice photo, with beautiful natural colors, very good lighting and excellent sharpness.
Well done. I love.
Enjoy the day
Very best regards.
Luis.

Silvio1953 (191219) 2018-07-23 5:05

Ciao Lars, great view of fantastic harbour , wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

clic (22824) 2018-07-23 8:25

Dag Lars All these cranes appear as the threatening giant monsters of the sci-fi movies, especially the second from the right! Pleasing allover soft tones due to an hazed sunlight render much interesting details. Tot ziens

mcmtanyel (54551) 2018-07-28 11:50

Hello Lars,
An industrial area well photographed. I don't know if you access TE while you are travelling - I wish you happy sightseeing and hope to meet up in Pittsburgh.
Regards,
MT

alvaraalto (38634) 2018-09-06 6:40

Dag Lars
Dit zijn ook weer twee mooie illustratieve foto’s die zo uit de serie Deadwind zou kunnen komen, maar daar dan met een beetje sneeuw i.p.v. een blauwe lucht. We hebben deze 12-delige serie in 3 dagen gebincht. Van harte aanbevolen.
Groet Rob

Miguel82 (35864) 2019-10-10 13:22

Lars, excellent view showing that shipyard belonging to Helsinki port. Two cargo ships are anchored here, the port is equipped with big cranes. Fine colors, good image quality and excellent light, instructive photo note, regards.