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Sunset Cruise 2008

Each year, SGM plans and hosts a 3-hour "sunset cruise" to the Isles of Shoals. That's the plan, anyway. When the weather is a factor, we usually go up the Piscataqua River. This year, with a fast-moving storm that reached us just as we were boarding, we took a new route and hugged along the Atlantic shore. It was nice to see the backside of the Wentworth by the Sea hotel, and by the time we arrived, the rain had stopped and the sunset was great. The marina there is home to some rather nice yachts. The cruise was held on Sunday, July 27, 2008, from 6 - 9:30 p.m.
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  • A rainy start. At this point it doesn't look like we'll get much of a sunset. But thankfully, 216 men decided to chance it and got rewarded. We got a new route, we got a rainbow, and the post-sunset sky was just great.

    A rainy start. At this point it doesn't look like we'll get much of a sunset. But thankfully, 216 men decided to chance it and got rewarded. We got a new route, we got a rainbow, and the post-sunset sky was just great.

  • Who needs jello boys when you can have sailors in drag?

    Who needs jello boys when you can have sailors in drag?

  • The wide angle lens captures all of the Sheraton but keeps us from knowing whether treasurer Phil is smiling. My guess is that he is, as he has $900 in dockside ticket sales in his pocket.

    The wide angle lens captures all of the Sheraton but keeps us from knowing whether treasurer Phil is smiling. My guess is that he is, as he has $900 in dockside ticket sales in his pocket.

  • Much to my surprise, we're approaching Memorial Bridge. Are we going to the isles after all? Answer: No. We're going to the Wentworth by the Sea!

    Much to my surprise, we're approaching Memorial Bridge. Are we going to the isles after all? Answer: No. We're going to the Wentworth by the Sea!

  • Every year, someone on the boat is surprised to see this, expecting a more typical drawbridge instead. Most people don't see this bridge in this position.

    Every year, someone on the boat is surprised to see this, expecting a more typical drawbridge instead. Most people don't see this bridge in this position.

  • Brian's doing what I'm doing...searching for the photo op.

    Brian's doing what I'm doing...searching for the photo op.

  • Wraps and sandwiches keep everyone happy.

    Wraps and sandwiches keep everyone happy.

  • Peter and Chris.

    Peter and Chris.

  • Ray and Don.

    Ray and Don.

  • Ross knows how cool he looks in shades.

    Ross knows how cool he looks in shades.

  • DJ Dave spins the dance floor. Thank you Maine Street Ogunquit!

    DJ Dave spins the dance floor. Thank you Maine Street Ogunquit!

  • Charlie and Ozzie.

    Charlie and Ozzie.

  • Frank is a fellow DSLR photographer. He should have a similar-looking shot of me.

    Frank is a fellow DSLR photographer. He should have a similar-looking shot of me.

  • The I-95 bridge and power plant in the haze suggest a smoggier Portsmouth than what really exists.

    The I-95 bridge and power plant in the haze suggest a smoggier Portsmouth than what really exists.

  • Our dapper diva. "Always shoot down."

    Our dapper diva. "Always shoot down."

  • I took a similar shot to the one he's taking. Didn't like it so much, though.

    I took a similar shot to the one he's taking. Didn't like it so much, though.

  • Rob and Jeff are having a good time.

    Rob and Jeff are having a good time.

  • Glenn's first cruise with SGM. Will he be back next year? Methinks he will.

    Glenn's first cruise with SGM. Will he be back next year? Methinks he will.

  • Nothing inspires romance like a little sunlight, eh? It won't stay out for long, but that hole in the sky will give us some nice color later. All in all, it was another sunset cruise that lived up to its name.

    Nothing inspires romance like a little sunlight, eh? It won't stay out for long, but that hole in the sky will give us some nice color later. All in all, it was another sunset cruise that lived up to its name.

  • Coming into the marina.

    Coming into the marina.

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  • Didn't expect a rainbow, but sure enjoyed capturing it. I was sorry that I couldn't achieve a longer shutter.

    Didn't expect a rainbow, but sure enjoyed capturing it. I was sorry that I couldn't achieve a longer shutter.

  • This may be the straightest horizon I've ever hand-held. No rotation needed!

    This may be the straightest horizon I've ever hand-held. No rotation needed!

  • Tom and Paul.

    Tom and Paul.

  • The rain has stopped and a red sky unfolds. I wish I had brought a GND filter for this. A bright red deck would be cool.

    The rain has stopped and a red sky unfolds. I wish I had brought a GND filter for this. A bright red deck would be cool.

  • The Wentworth by the Sea is just off to the right. I wouldn't be surprised if the cheapest boat in this marina cost more than I've yet made in my lifetime.

    The Wentworth by the Sea is just off to the right. I wouldn't be surprised if the cheapest boat in this marina cost more than I've yet made in my lifetime.

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  • I kept waiting for a Kate Winslet moment, but Daniel didn't oblige.

    I kept waiting for a Kate Winslet moment, but Daniel didn't oblige.

  • This is not Photoshopped. Where is that shadow coming from?

    This is not Photoshopped. Where is that shadow coming from?

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  • Billy and friend. On-camera flash can be harsh but when you've got a bright background, it's absolutely essential.

    Billy and friend. On-camera flash can be harsh but when you've got a bright background, it's absolutely essential.

  • These guys were fun, hamming it up for the camera. Dang sky-shadow again, though.

    These guys were fun, hamming it up for the camera. Dang sky-shadow again, though.

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  • A nice collection of legs. Here you can see where the flash falls off and ambient light takes over.

    A nice collection of legs. Here you can see where the flash falls off and ambient light takes over.

  • How adorable can you get?

    How adorable can you get?

  • This is one of my favorite "action" photos. I'm using the rear-curtain flash to freeze some of the action, but using a long shutter to capture the motion. This was my daily photo for July 27.

    This is one of my favorite "action" photos. I'm using the rear-curtain flash to freeze some of the action, but using a long shutter to capture the motion. This was my daily photo for July 27.

  • Contemplative Chris.

    Contemplative Chris.

  • While Treasurer Phil is away, Brian comes out to play. He'll be holding more than $1500 in raffle sales at the end of the night.

    While Treasurer Phil is away, Brian comes out to play. He'll be holding more than $1500 in raffle sales at the end of the night.

  • The raffle table...which prize will Josh be vying for tonight?

    The raffle table...which prize will Josh be vying for tonight?

  • Our sailors really pushed those tickets.

    Our sailors really pushed those tickets.

  • Mike and Joe pull the winning raffle tickets and announce the winners.

    Mike and Joe pull the winning raffle tickets and announce the winners.

  • Russell and John preferred to be out on the quiet deck away from the raffle hubbub.

    Russell and John preferred to be out on the quiet deck away from the raffle hubbub.

  • Nice profile. Note to self: black hair merges with black sky!

    Nice profile. Note to self: black hair merges with black sky!

  • Russell told me that it was my turn to face the glare of my flash. While not a self-portrait, I did make sure that the camera was set up for a good exposure. With all this white around me, bounce flash was an obvious choice.

    Russell told me that it was my turn to face the glare of my flash. While not a self-portrait, I did make sure that the camera was set up for a good exposure. With all this white around me, bounce flash was an obvious choice.

  • Everyone's checking their tickets in the lovely yellow-green light.

    Everyone's checking their tickets in the lovely yellow-green light.

  • Sam won the grand prize. This must have seemed fitting, as the poor guy arrived in a topless Jeep in the pouring rain. He was still pretty wet at the end of the night. James is trying to escape the wide angle lens at left. I love capturing him this way.

    Sam won the grand prize. This must have seemed fitting, as the poor guy arrived in a topless Jeep in the pouring rain. He was still pretty wet at the end of the night. James is trying to escape the wide angle lens at left. I love capturing him this way.

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