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Gdansk Shipyard Tale

Several green cranes at the Gdańsk Shipyard, red ship in background Gdańsk Shipyard Tale

At first,

I can't decide whether to make fantastic details and rhythms,

Aerial view of many metal containers in the Gdansk Shipyard with shadows.
Rows of metal structures inside a factory, industrial background and setting.

or whether the shipyard workers at work
or maybe illustrate the enormity of the hall.

Welder in yellow helmet at work, bright welding sparks in the dark.
Intense blue flames ignite metal in a dark industrial workshop setting.
Welder uses torch with sparks in shipyard, wearing protective gear

As usual, I get used to the place for a good half an hour. 
After this time, the race of thoughts and ideas
is replaced by clarity and a plan - the shipyard is all about color and sound. 

Worker using a grinder creating sparks at the Gdansk Shipyard for construction.
A half-built ship being moved in Gdańsk Shipyard, inside a large industrial building.

- Are you afraid of heights? 
- this is how I catch a ride. The crane takes us up the hall in a metal basket and from there we land on a huge element of the ship under construction. 

Yellow industrial vehicle with a person driving inside a large factory
Yellow crane lifts a large container inside factory building, with people inside.

They hook the hooks.

Worker operating machinery on metal sheet inside the shipyard workshop
Large metal ship section being transported inside a Gdańsk Shipyard facility.

Actually, it is a symphony.

Workers inside shipyard with a large ship being built, Gdańsk Shipyard Tale.
Large ship section being moved inside shipyard building, Gdańsk Shipyard Tale.

At the bottom, a shipyard worker conducts the orchestra. 
Next to him, the soloists spread their arms wide 
in a joyful gesture after the performance. 
Enjoy watching and listening.  Even though the ears hurt. 

Rusty metal structures inside a historical building with wooden beams in Gdańsk
Red industrial trailer with wheels, worker and text on a dark warehouse

On the slipway, on the second day of the session, 
a concert of compositions: a monumental ship and port crane, 

Yellow crane next to a red ship in the shipyard, under cloudy sky.
Red ship in shipyard, STM ANTARES visible, Gdańsk Shipyard Tale and construction site.

an etude of pipes,  ropes, and shapes, 
colors, people, sounds, and layouts

Old metal gears and tracks in an industrial setting, close-up details
Red illuminated gauge showing numbers and lines, possibly ship-related readings.
Ship's hull with marked measurements against a red background

Saying goodbye to the shipyard, 
I know that I will work on their diaporamic combination.

Cranes and buildings at the Gdańsk Shipyard with

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