In 2006, Captain Murray fell from the vessel Dry Beam. He was swept away and was not rescued. Many people are not aware of what a dangerous job the Columbia River Bar Pilots do every day.

Captain Murray

wow, what a perspective rdg23 · 2011-03-04: 21:49

amazing set Feebs, I love the portrait, and the second shot is so cool - I kept coming back hoping to see some captions to explain the title ... Happy Friday - I've got mine poured, how about you?? ;) McMommy · 2011-03-04: 22:03

What!?!? He is going back out tonight?? Yes, I would have to agree he is tough. So...that pilot boat...is that what you were talking about??? It looks so tiny! And kind of scary! Dramamine, anyone?!?? :) ????? · 2011-03-04: 22:14

WOW lucky man great portrait, love the second shot, Arrow II looks so tiny :-) ilikethat · 2011-03-04: 22:19

YIKES, why do they board the ships?? DancingDolphin · 2011-03-04: 23:05

What a very informative and awesome capture mystic1 · 2011-03-05: 00:58

wow...very good insight and thanks for sharing...your friend Captain Phil is very lucky indeed! dalish · 2011-03-05: 03:36

As a point of comparison, in the office where I work at the top and bottom of each staircase we have "instructions" on how to go up and down stairs safely... that's the kind of danger I face every day. Sometimes it is not only too easy to forget that many people face genuinely dangerous jobs every day but often we don't even know about them in the first place. Thanks for putting us straight. Btw, #2 is a cool shot and emphasises the nature of the job well. davids · 2011-03-05: 04:20

Give my greetings to Captain Phil! :) We have pilot boats, too, here on the harbor of Porto. Shot 3 is very good. Unchained · 2011-03-05: 05:06

Fabulous series - the portrait looks relaxed and natural...I love how the scale is emphasised in #2. Glad that Captain Phil is ok. Have a great weekend :) cariad · 2011-03-05: 06:37

these boat series of yours are amazing ;)) onlyricky · 2011-03-05: 06:38

A great set Felecia. thanks for giving us a picture of the hardy folks who do this dangerous work. They need to be recognized and appreciated!!! Thank you my friend!! danrav · 2011-03-05: 07:14

What a sad story about Captain Murray...what a dangerous job!! Great set and great portrait! Eiram · 2011-03-05: 09:09

so true, excellent series!! urmysunshine · 2011-03-05: 09:54

Fascinating set. yellodog · 2011-03-05: 10:58

Really strong fascinating set....thats some scary sh#t!!! Thank God The Captains ok!!! MARETKA88 · 2011-03-05: 12:33

Nice set! Thanks for explaining to us. Columbia looks like a beautiful boat! ????? · 2011-03-05: 13:29

Boats are so cool, but the weather... :-) wfrnk · 2011-03-05: 13:29

Every time I see your shots I am impressed. I remember well the video I saw last year about those pilots... Such a hard and dangerous job! Brave guys. Great set. ????? · 2011-03-05: 16:42

Okay, that doesn't look too bad :0) ????? · 2011-03-05: 21:08

Awww, sad he wasn't rescued..nice photo of this Captain..love #2 perspective..why did he fall? I know that Columbia River job must be challenging.. NellyBly · 2011-03-06: 10:36

columbia is beautiful boat! great post! tomie · 2011-03-06: 13:35

Great photographic report! #3 is so utterly perfect - to my faves! djnana · 2011-03-06: 17:22

Go Captain Phil!! Nice portrait of him. Love the last scene, too.....great color, clarity and mood...fantastic! lookagain · 2011-03-06: 17:59

#1 very brave and dedicated man .............. Love #3, its very clear and colorful Marzijapan · 2011-03-06: 21:29

Wonderful post! Love the last shot so much! darfoster · 2011-03-06: 22:27