December 30 by Walter Otto Koenig

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30-Dec-2021

December 30

The World

A different concept in a cruise ship which has 165 residences, ranging from studios to three bedrooms, with an option to buy. Average occupancy is 150-200 residents and guests.
The ship has been empty except for non-essential crew since March 2020, and now it looks like it will remain so with COVID infection rates rising.
There are currently three other cruise ships anchored off shore with no plans to resume cruising in the immediate future.

Nikon D850 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/200s f/11.0 at 38.0mm iso100 full exif

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Doug Cruden		01-Jan-2022 18:33
I like the POV here, gives us a sense of how big these cruise ships are

Julie Oldfield		31-Dec-2021 17:27
It is so sad how Covid has shuttered so many things. Love the composition with the bird guarding the ship. V

John Reynolds LRPS		31-Dec-2021 13:12
Shame to see the ships sitting idle. I like the foreground pelican! V.

Nirvan Hope		31-Dec-2021 06:01
Love that pelican in the foreground. So many businesses having to shift and adjust.

Gill Kopy		31-Dec-2021 05:09
Oh my - this COVID thing sure has raised havoc with so many businesses. A sad scene, but a great shot !! V

Bryan Murahashi		31-Dec-2021 04:43
A neat and different idea for living space.

Fong Lam		31-Dec-2021 02:54
Now is not a good idea to stay on board a cruise ship for a lengthy time....great capture with clarity and POV....V

Don Mottershead		31-Dec-2021 00:29
I think a floating residence is a lot better than a diesel-guzzling carbon-spewing cruise ship. That pelican looks like it is making sure the ship stays put!

Wintermeer		30-Dec-2021 23:16
Interesting concept, but what happens when the ship goes into dry dock? Well I guess, the prospective buyers have enough money for a pad somewhere...

janescottcumming		30-Dec-2021 23:01
I don’t think now is the right time to buy into this although the idea of it is pretty cool. V

globalgadabout		30-Dec-2021 22:01
a sort of floating condo development then...certainly not the place to be during a pandemic..

larose forest photos		30-Dec-2021 21:35
This is a lovely shot, well composed and from a great angle. Very interesting about the potential purchase of a cabin on this cruise ship. Not my cup of tea at all, but I know people enjoy this and owning a cabin is an interesting concept. V

Neil Marcus		30-Dec-2021 21:28
I enjoy seeing the "pilot" guiding them.

joseantonio		30-Dec-2021 21:00
what an amazing ship nicely captured.V.

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