Cruiser walker, a photo from Down, Northern Ireland

Photographer's Note

How often do you take your battleship out for a walk?
Apparently he floated this remotely controlled model ship in a nearby pool and was now taking it back home.
After some searching on Wikipedia I think this is a model of HMS Norfolk, a County-class heavy cruiser of the Royal Navy. She served throughout the Second World War, where she was involved in the sinking of the German Navy's battleships Bismarck and Scharnhorst. She was commissioned in 1930 and sold for scrapping in 1950.

ikeharel, jemaflor, Fis2, PaulVDV, ChrisJ, worldcitizen, COSTANTINO heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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holmertz (103520) 2022-06-27 10:32

Hello Kari,
This is quite funny, and you snapped this very neatly at the right moment. It's one of those perfect photo opportunities that come unexpectedly and will disappear just as quickly if you don't react immediately. To me, searching for pictures like this is a lot more rewarding than taking photos of monuments.
Best wishes,
Gert

ikeharel (114435) 2022-06-27 11:05

Your first sentence made me lough out loud, Kari.
But looking at details, this is a wonderful moment taken, this is a beautiful ship model built and the small troli looks as specifically built for this special purpose, taking the craft to water.
Fine photo outcome, cheers,
Ike

lousat (139906) 2022-06-27 12:47

Hi Kari,very brilliant this trolley to transport the model of the ship brought to sail, these are lucky situations that you have to be ready to photograph and you did it very well. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Silvio1953 (222747) 2022-06-27 14:32

Ciao Kari, lovely composition with nan and model of ship, wonderful colors, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jemaflor (148094) 2022-06-27 23:12

Hi Kari,
Well seen and taken, original, good humour for tis street scene, good angle and quality, tfs.

ifege (49257) 2022-06-27 23:55

Hi Kari
Not what you expect to see on the streets of a town. Good timing to catch him and his "toy" (he may not like that word).
cheers
Ian

dedee (3235) 2022-06-28 6:18

Hi Kari
What an amusing shot.The man seems to be striding in a very purposefull manner. Places to go, things to do.
David

Fis2 (171789) 2022-06-28 7:37

Witaj Kari!
A good reportage shot from the street, the scene is impressive.
I like the ship model, I love it.
Good framing and colors.
Well done.
Good afternoon.
Krzysztof

Tue (93296) 2022-06-28 10:27

Hello Kari,
Must be a surprise to find a man walking his cruiser like that. Luckily you could grab your camera quickly and capture it or no one would have believed you if you'd said you'd seen someone walking down the street with battleship. Very well done.
Lars

PaulVDV (63432) 2022-06-29 10:14

Hello Kari,
Very funny picture!
An unusual scene that demands our attention and makes us laugh.
Best regards, Paul

ChrisJ (172372) 2022-06-30 9:35

Hello Kari,

A quirky scene of the old man enthusiastic about sailing his model ship and getting it to and from the eater safely. Tfs!

worldcitizen (16226) 2022-06-30 17:14

Hello Kari,
This is something we rarely see, and for that alone it's worth a photo. :-) The man is wheeling his ship like he would push a baby in a stroller, and the details on the ship itself are very impressive. Nice capture!

COSTANTINO (117652) 2022-07-03 23:34

Hello my dearest Kari
nice timing for you...
I like the idea of this
subject concerning your photo
with great originality
regards
Costantino