Pullin the rope, schmokin my schmoke by shesnapped

Pullin the rope, schmokin my schmoke

Loved this guy so nonchalantly smoking his cigarette while pulling in the approximately 300 ft, 3-story riverboat we launched today. We're still old-fashioned. After they toss the boats in the water, more than 100 guys grab the ropes and pull them back in to the slip where they spend many, many months finishing them. The toughest moments are when they first start pulling, when the boat is still trying to float away and the guys are nearly horizontal in their effort to pull her in. Once they change her trajectory, tho, it's more an effort of guiding her into place, which is what these guys were doing at this point. For the record, this particular riverboat will finish out at 5 stories I think.

I got up early, early, early this morning to make it in time for the tossing. I'm just the bean counter, so my presence is not required. But I don't miss out on them! They're too much fun! But there's a big difference in tossing a tug and tossing a cruise boat. The tugs have deep, v-shaped hulls and make a spectacular splash, while the cruise boats are flat bottomed and do more skimming than sinking. I got the photos, but the guys were much more entertaining!
Great capture Ashley!
August 8th, 2015  
This is real man power! I guess they all love to do this - a team sport! Well shot and great colour!
August 8th, 2015  
A great candid shot and interesting info :)
August 8th, 2015  
Great shot and love the story. I love how each man is looking in a different direction.
August 8th, 2015  
Great candid!
August 8th, 2015  
Great b&w candid shot and narrative
August 8th, 2015  
Great action shot, and ROPES were my Job for many many years, love it...
August 8th, 2015  
What a cool shot and love the expressions on the one guy smoking!! Like he's just there for fun, but he's bored!! LOL LOL I have seen when they toss the ships and it really is amazing! Lucky you to see it and get photos too!! Love this in B/W and great composition!!! FAV!
August 8th, 2015  
@cashew Thanks Kathy! Our last launch was back in April, and it was a tug with great splash!
http://365project.org/shesnapped/365/2015-04-02
August 8th, 2015  
@shesnapped Hey Ashley. Thanks for volunteering to be my Get Pushed partner. I will get back with you tomorrow on your challenge. I'm out of town with sorry Wi-Fi and cell service!!!
August 9th, 2015  
Great moment with the guy with the cigarette being the main point of focus
August 9th, 2015  
Love your work photos, so interesting but the word "toss" seems understated.
August 9th, 2015  
Awesome picture. Congratulations on making the PP. Well deserved.
August 10th, 2015  
August 10th, 2015  
NIce one!
August 10th, 2015  
Great picture and title and I really enjoyed your narrative :)
August 11th, 2015  
Very interesting commentary and great candid. Congrats on winning the 6 word story.
August 30th, 2015  
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