One of the many places I like to hang out is on the eastern shore of Maryland. Like the western shore, you’ll find a thousand outlets to rivers and tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. One such outlet is Slaughter Creek, which separates Taylors Island from the mainland. Slaughter Creek is also the place where this “Daybreak” image was created.
Needless to say, I have taken many photos of the area, one of which is shown below.
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This is a very common scene wherever boats are located and I have been hard pressed to explain why I like this particular view, other than “there is just something about it”. 
In any case, I share it and this B&W version for your feedback and critique.
The image was taken in late evening as the sky was transitioning toward the blue hour. I recall this being an extremely hot day so the fact that the sun was dipping below the horizon was a good thing indeed.
The black & white version was converted using Topaz Lab’s Black & White Effects.
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Really like the BW version. Nice shot!
Ken Rowland recently posted..Bubble Pond, Acadia NP
Nice one, Jimi. I like the color but what really stands out are the lines; vertical, horizontal and diagonal. Great composition!
Mark Neal recently posted..HDR – Orchid Cream
I can see why you like to hang out here. Beautiful image. I really like the BW version…its so peaceful.
Edith Levy recently posted..Painted Houses
Beautiful pictures!
B&W I prefer
Chantal recently posted..Tea 4.6
Very nice Jimi! I’m digging the B&W version a lot! They’re both cool tho! Great work man!
Rich McPeek recently posted..Wake Up Pittsburgh
I like the lines created by the row of posts, nice work Jimi!
Jim Nix recently posted..Walking the streets of Brussels
This is a nicely composed image, Jimi! The repetitive themes of the wooden posts, the yacht masts and the yachts themselves bring this image together nicely. Personally, I like the color image better. This one retains the magic from the early morning light which seems to disappear in the B&W version.
Mark Summerfield recently posted..Rusty Union Pacific Caboose, Grapevine Vintage Railroad
I like the B&W version better. The Topaz products do a fantastic job with the conversions.
ken bello recently posted..cosmic cement…pt 2
Great view Jimi, and wonderful composition.