March 6, 2016

Shipwrecked

SDP 3-6-16 Was the crew aboard this sailboat so distracted by the breathtaking beauty of Sarasota Bay at sunset  that they ran ashore?  Um…no.  This boat apparently came loose from its mooring during the deadly storms that rolled through Sarasota in January.  It looks like someone has cast some lines and tied it down, to prevent Mother Nature from pushing it elsewhere or sinking it and causing potential environmental issues and navigational problems for other boaters.  I took this shot last night at the base of the Ringling Bridge heading toward St. Armands Circle -- beautiful evening with an unexpected (and pleasant) cold front.  Believe it or not, I pretty much had the place to myself.  Have I mentioned how much I love to shoot the winter sky in Sarasota?  The steady diet of sunset pics shall continue!  

8 comments:

Bill said...

Beautiful sunset. I like how the boat's tip has a touch of sunlight on it.

LOLfromPasa said...

What a shock. It is such a beautiful sunset and feel for the owners of that yacht.

Nancy J said...

Sunset, water, a boat on the side, what a setting for you today.

William Kendall said...

A rather idyllic shot!

Brian King said...

Too bad about the boat, but it's a beautiful photo!

Michelle said...

Lovely photo and mysteriously thought provoking....I like it!

Kathy said...

Hopefully it will be rescued soon and made seaworthy again.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

What a super composition SRQ, that was quite the storm hey!