mnhtnbb and I got to talking about how hard it is to make a choice for submission - Would you help?

[Mira]

I told her that in past years we often had "which one do you like best, which one should I enter" threads. And that they were fun and informative, and helped the person who could not make up his/her mind do so.
Or not.

So I said I would do one of those and we'll see what you like or don't like, and why, if you are willing to tell me.
Some of them are a bit different, but I think still "nice" enough for the theme.

Deck of the Queen Mary in Long Beach Harbor


The Captain's realm


Peering up the periscope in a submarine


Majestic


O Captain! My Captain!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. My dear Mira, let me see if I can help you!

These are all nice, but my favorite is the second one, The Captain's Realm.

Why? I love all the brass works!

It fascinates me.

Have fun choosing!

[Mira]

3. Thanks, Peggy

I like it but it's not a favorite of mine. Too dark, and in spite of the brass to me it lacks excitement. Appreciate the comment.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. No worries!

It is your choice, after all!

[NV Whino]

2. I like the two black and whites

Reason: composition.

Just my 2 centavos.

[Mira]

4. I think they may be my favorites too

I may wait and see how many boats and ships come in as submissions. I adore yours, by the way. Why? Subject matter, fascinating, tells a story, and beautifully shot and composed.

[NV Whino]

5. Thank you.

[Solly Mack]

7. Deck of the Queen Mary in Long Beach Harbor & Majestic

Those 2 are my favorites.

[mnhtnbb]

8. I like the B&W ones, too.

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When I was living in Los Angeles, I once went to a New Year's eve party on the Queen Mary. Thanks for that memory! I used to have a photo--B&W--of
my dad who made a crossing on the Queen Mary back in the day!

I mentioned previously that I like stories. I like photos that tell stories, or trigger memories that create an identification with the photo.

[Mira]

9. A long time ago

I went to sign conventions at the Long Beach convention center, 3 times actually, and each time we stayed on the Queen Mary. It's a Hyatt now.
The history, the art deco, the wood, the ambience, the tours of the sub-decks, my explorations into deep hidden areas (I am good at asking forgiveness but not permission) hold wonderful memories for me. I hope to return once more in this lifetime because unfortunately most of my photos were lost when my external hard drive broke. And I simply cannot afford the 1000 to 1200 bucks estimate to get the photos back.
As I'm typing this, I am remembering one more place where I might have saved some of them.
HMMMMM. Must go look!

[mnhtnbb]

10. Mira, I feel for you losing all those photos.

Have you thought of putting up a gofundme so you can get someone to retrieve them?

I'd sure chip in and I suspect a lot of folks on DU, would, too.

That New Year's Eve party we attended included being booked into a cabin overnight. It was fun! We did the ship tour, too.
This was years ago, though, before I met my husband. Must have been about 1982 or 83.

[Mira]

11. What a thought!

I could never ever ask for help with this, when so many are suffering with life threatening needs. But i want to give you a big hug for suggesting it.
I could take you places on that huge ship you never thought existed. I did a lot of sleuthing. I think that is the place I fell in love with art deco and the charm of it.

[mnhtnbb]

12. We could call it DU's Merry Christmas to Mira (in July).

[ManiacJoe]

13. I like the b/w "deck" shot.

The color version would be good to see, too.

[Mira]

14. Not quite the same, but found this this afternoon- what do you think?

[ManiacJoe]

15. I like the b/w better.

I was hoping for something more than just all that "simple white paint".

However, I do like the color and texture of the deck and railings.

[Mira]

16. Gotcha! It is a lot of clean white.

Walking that deck was a wonderful thing to do before breakfast and work. I forget, but there are I think 4 or 5 rounds that make up a mile. I'm very fond of the memory