the highlights are too blown, hard to see that it's a boat.

I agree with Friiskiwi, but it's a cute idea

That's what happens when you done meter the highlight. But to be fair, metering the "swan" would make the interior of the boats too dark?

funny

nice idea..and i do agree.. the main subject is a blown out.. there are ways to correct it in camera, like changing the exposure compensation in a drop down menu. bracketing the shot, using a fill flash for the regular boats, waiting for an overcast day,or differnt part of the day (early am later pm)....and i'm sure there is others... overall it is a great concept and pretty funny... thanks for sharing the photo

Thanks for the comments and suggestions. I agree...it is blown out. I knew I had the photo and it fit the contest, so I submitted it. I'd love to go back and take a little more time with this subject.

Funny, good photo

Lovely, but please straighten the horizon

Nice shot, but you need to remove the watermark on this site

Nice shot, but this is more of a dock than a pier (and you need to remove the watermark at this site)

Dock: The area of water between two piers or alongside a pier that receives a ship for loading, unloading, or repairs. (American Heritage Dictionary).

To me, this is a pier.