Ferries Pins and Buttons

Originally a pen and ink drawing done on paper, remastered to be printed on your favorite apparel.

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HDR image of the quayside at Helsinki, Finland

My friend (I shall call him 'The Big Man') is a ferry enthusiast. I've drawn three key ferries from his life to celebrate the birth of his new baby girl (who'll probably go and watch ferries whether she likes it or not). There was the time he lived in a fishing village north of Aberdeen and he used to watch the Northlink ferries sail past his house. When he got married, he voluntarily dressed up as a sailor and we took the CalMac ferry to the Isle of Arran. More recently, we travelled to Australia (on a plane) and we used the ferries to cross Sydney Harbour.

Original Photograph of Ferry, Seagulls and Seaplane. Seattle Area. San Juan Islands.

I draw three animals on a ferries wheel.I think riding a ferries wheel is very romantic

Ferris Wheel

The Ferries Bute and Argyle about to pass each other, Firth of Clyde, Scotland

Kowloon To Hong Kong Star Ferry The Green star ferry that transports its customers from mainland Kowloon to Hong Kong island. The ferries travel across Victoria Harbor to the ports on both sides. Available on over 90 products here at Redbubble Drop me a message if you would prefer a different background or a slight change in some way to enhance the product :-) I have set a grey background on most items that needed a colour adding, I can soon change this for you By Paul Thompson Photography

The waters of the Greek islands are amazingly clear allowing views deep into the waters. In shallows the sea bed can be seen with hints of life below. The calmness is stirred by the inter-island ferry services that are the life-blood of these islands. Prime viewing position at the stern of the Blue Star Ferry as it leaves Santorini bound for Nexus. No one image can fully capture the movement, colour variations of this brief phase on the sea crossing which changes once deep-water is encountered. The set of 8 shown forms a carefully crafted panel.

River traffic on the river Thames in London England around Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast

Star Ferry & Hong Kong Skyline The iconic Star Ferry docked in Kowloon waiting to cross Victoria Harbour to Hong Kong Island Canon 5D Mk2 F16 ISO 200 HDR by Photomatix 1 Raw file All photos by Paul Thompson are available to buy from Redbubble on over 90 products Hong Kong Book by Paul Thompson http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2024854 Redbubble http://www.redbubble.com/people/tommysphotos New Flickr Account http://www.flickr.com/photos/paul-thompson-photography/

The views to Barra from Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland

A very late evening at Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland

The landing bay for CalMac Ferries at Eriskay and this is where you depart to go to Barra in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland

The stunning views from Eriskay looking over towards Barra in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland

The landing bay for CalMac Ferries at Eriskay and this is where you depart to go to Barra in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Sydney Harbour bridge & the harbour taken from Circular Quay railway station. Photographed with a Canon 400D in Sydney, Australia. Tone mapped in Photomatix. *Features* The Ashes - Australia vs England, April, 2010 Australiana Challenges, May 2010. International Point of Interest, May 2010. Australia At Large, August 2011. The Group, August 2011. Number 1 Artists of Redbubble, August 2011. Featured for a Challenge, Nov 2011. HDR Photography, July 2014. A Love Of Boats, July 2014. Featured Men Photographers, August 2014. The Best Of Anything & Everything, September 2014. This & That, June 2015. Destination Australia, June 2015. Harbour Life, October 2015. 1000 Plus, June 2016. Pixelations, June 2016. *Challenge Win...

Collaroy on the Rocks

*Edgcumbe Belle* Number of views as of 10th November 2016 = 300. The Cremyll Ferry crosses the River Tamar between Admirals Hard in the Stonehouse district of Plymouth (Devon, England) and the village of Cremyll on the Rame Peninsula in Cornwall. There has been a ferry here for over 1000 years. The Edgcumbe Belle (built in 1957) does not normally work this route. Until recently, the regular boat was the Northern Belle, but she was withdrawn from service in December 2013 following an incident with a Royal Navy landing craft. Date: 13th April 2014. Click "here":https://www.redbubble.com/people/redhilldigital/collections/1141546-cornish-collection to view my Cornish collection.

PIRAEUS, GREECE - JULY 01, 2006: Minoan Lines high speed ferry Knossos Palace docked in Piraeus port. The ship was proclaimed as "the most perfect Cruise Ferry in the World" for 2000 by the prestigious European Maritime Magazine Cruise & Ferry Info

ISLAND OF MYKONOS, GREECE - JULY 01, 2006: GA Ferries ferry boat Anthi Marina docked in Mykonos new port (Tourlos), just arrived from Piraeus

*Sea Tractor* Number of views as of 31st March 2019 = 2220. This unusual vehicle is used to allow passengers to embark / disembark the "South Sands Ferry":http://www.redbubble.com/people/redhilldigital/works/12053620-south-sands-ferry at low tide. The tractor reverses out into the water and the bow of the ferry boat docks with the rear of the vehicle allowing the passengers to get off the boat and onto the tractor and vice versa. South Sands is a small cove on the Kingsbridge Estuary, just south of Salcombe, South Devon, England. Date: 14th April 2014.

PIRAEUS, GREECE - JULY 01, 2006: Anek Lines Lissos and Kriti I ferry boats together with Hellenic Seaways Express Athina docked in Piraeus seaport

ISLAND OF TINOS, GREECE - JULY 01, 2006: Agoudimos Lines ferry boat Penelope A docked in Tinos island seaport

PIRAEUS, GREECE - JULY 01, 2006: GA Ferries ferry boat Anthi Marina docked in Piraeus port ready for the morning voyage to Cyclades

High Speed Cat Number of views as of 29th August 2018 = 620. One of three high-speed catamarans formerly operated on routes linking the English ports of Poole and Weymouth, the French port of St Malo and the Channel Island ports of St Peter Port (Guernsey) and St Helier (Jersey). This 'cat' and her sister ships were built by a Tasmanian company (Incat) and were registered in Nassau in the Bahamas. The vessels are 86 metres (282 feet) long, weigh 5000 tonnes, can carry 800 passengers and 200 vehicles, and have a maximum speed of 40 knots. Date: 23rd August 2014. Location: St Peter Port harbour, Guernsey. View my Channel Islands collection here. View my Channel Islands calendar here.

PIRAEUS, GREECE - JULY 01, 2006: Blue Star Ferries ferry boat Blue Star Ithaki docked in Piraeus port ready for the morning voyage to Cyclades

*South Sands Ferry* Number of views as of 8th May 2019 = 660. This small ferry plies its trade along the Kingsbridge Estuary between South Sands and the neighbouring town of Salcombe (South Devon, England). Due to the gently sloping beach at South Sands, at low tide passengers embark and disembark via a "Sea Tractor":http://www.redbubble.com/people/redhilldigital/works/12057706-sea-tractor. On the opposite bank lies the small settlement of Mill Bay and Portlemouth Down. Date: 14th April 2014.

Sark Venture, St Peter Port Harbour Number of views as of 5th July 2019 = 550. Sark Venture is one of the ferries that operate between the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Sark, pictured here at St Peter Port harbour on Guernsey. Other boats in the background include the Guernsey lifeboat (RNLB Daniel L Gibson), the harbour pilot boat and one of the Trident ferries that operate between Guernsey and Herm. Date: 28th August 2014. View my Channel Islands collection here. View my Channel Islands calendar here.

*Maid of the Islands* The Maid of the Islands, just about to leave Brownsea Island for Sandbanks. Brownsea is the largest of the islands in Poole Harbour, Dorset, England, the second largest natural harbour in the world. Date: 17th April 2017.

From an oil painting of Gerainger Fjord, Norway - based on my own photograph

Wight Light Number of views as of 18th October 2018 = 880. The old joke was: "What's brown and smelly and comes steaming out of Cowes?". Answer: The Isle Of Wight Ferry! Well, I'm pleased to inform you that the ferries operating on the Lymington to Yarmouth route these days are not brown and smelly at all. The 30 minute route is served by three new vessels (introduced in 2009) - Wight Light, Wight Sun and Wight Sky. Wight Light is pictured here heading towards Lymington. Taken from Wight Sun heading towards Yarmouth. Built in Croatia, the new ferries were designed exclusively for the route, are more fuel efficient than the 35 year old vessels they replaced and offer better passenger facilities and comfort. Date: 27th October 2009.

*The Bramble Bush Bay* Number of views as of 19th June 2018 = 840. Otherwise known as the Sandbanks Chain Ferry. This car ferry operates across the entrance to Poole Harbour (Dorset, England) between Sandbanks and Shell Bay, cutting approximately 25 miles off a return journey between Bournemouth and Swanage. Operated by the Bournemouth-Swanage Motor Road and Ferry Company, this diesel-hydraulic powered vessel came into service in 1994, becoming the 4th ferry to operate the route since 1923. Propulsion is achieved by drive wheels pulling along the chains. Its maximum capacity is 48 cars and the occasional double decker bus. The crossing time is only 4 minutes but beware of queues at peak times. A black 'ball' is raised o...

On a steamy hot Australia Day, 2011 Sydneysiders were flocking to the water .. beaches, harbours, anywhere cooler. Manly, on the northern side of the harbour is a great place to be on a hot day. This photo was taken from the platform of Circular Railway Station as we headed towards the Sydney Harbour celebrations. Photographed with a Canon 400D in Sydney, NSW, Australia. *Features* Gems, May 2011. Your Country's Best, March 2014. Featured Men Photographers, June 2014.

The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, passes an Orkney Ferries vessel as she leaves Kirkwall Bay for an evening paddle. The Spirit Dancer is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.