A Winter Pleasure, a photo from Vastergotland, Gotaland

Photographer's Note

I took a walk today along an abandoned part of the Gothenburg harbour, the Lundby harbour. The ice is now about 25 centimeters thick and people are enjoying angling through the ice. The catches here are perch (Perca fluviatilis) and whitefish (Coregonus lavaretus). In Swedish, this one is called "sik".

While I was walking along the ice, there were plenty of fishes caught, of both kinds.

I have added some WS:s!

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tyro (8257) 2012-02-07 15:25

Hi Gunnar,

Nice to see you back again! And nice to see another refreshingly colourful photograph from you.

These guys certainly seem well organised - this fellow has a beautiful bright green auger to drill his hole through the ice and a nice little stool on which to perch when catching perch! Do they ever fall through the ice? I suppose not, if it's 25 centimetres thick.

This is a wonderful trio of photographs you have presented. All are excellent but I think I know why you chose this one as your main picture - was it something to do with the bright red jacket? Drilling through the thick ice must be quite hard work and he looks like he's taking a short break and stretching his legs. In fact, it looks like he's tried drilling a hole behind him but has given up and started a new one. Strange.

Excellent composition, lovely bright light and colours, perfect exposure and exquisite sharpness.

A Stunner!

Kind Regards,

John.

batalay (30786) 2012-02-07 20:13

Hello Gunnar,

What a colorful and well composed shot, revealing a slice of winter life in Gothenburg. The brilliant red and green complement each other. I'm surprised the man is not wearing gloves in what must be very cold weather. But then, the sun is so bright, just by turning around and around slowly in that sun, there would be a rotisserie effect of sorts. (I had a friend who was in Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year (IGY) in 1957, who demonstrated that effect wearing only swimming trunks.

Regards,

Bulent

SnapRJW (9819) 2012-02-07 21:01

This is interesting Gunnar - Is ice-fishing a popular sport? The man seems to have incredible patience sitting and watching the action (???) Mind you, the sun is shining and it's a beautiful day. A good DL shot and nice to see the 'human' side of winter. Warm regards Rosemary

Ricx (12780) 2012-02-07 23:25

Hi Gunnar, what a fascinating image. nice and sharp and in good detail.. the low sunlight picking up nicely on the colours - well done Rich

Graal (82188) 2012-02-07 23:54

Hi Gunnar,
good winter reportage about the fishermen on ice. I like WS also. It's a bit dangerous hobby. There were a few cases of bending ice and sinking of anglers at us. Photos are well done.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

serp2000 (23195) 2012-02-08 0:00

Good morning, Gunnar,
Here is very popular a winter fishing too. Excellent close up, fine composition with the colour points of the fisherman equipment and uniform.
Best regards,
Serghei

wolf38 (24135) 2012-02-08 0:39

Hello gunnar. Snow, ice and cold are the ideal conditions for ice fishing. But it takes a little patience. Anglers are accustomed to waiting. Who has such wonderful weather, can enjoy the day. The workshop shows the whole story. Well done, - best technical quality. Truly a good shot. Rgds, Wolfgang.

TopGeo (34833) 2012-02-08 0:52

Hello Gunnar! Images that have three elements of everyday life of fishermen in the icy north! Unique moments of portraits of friends who have winter hobby! A good fix here in the red as opposed intense of crystal!
Best regards
Geo..

danos (64295) 2012-02-08 1:13

Hello Gunnar,
nice the snapshot with the curious technique,to catch someone fishes under the heavy frozen surface of the river.I like the contrast of the colours as the light maangement of the scene.

Have a good and warm day,danos

dip (20869) 2012-02-08 1:18

Hello Gunnar,
a beautiful and very well captured and composed image!
interesting details,and workshops as well,
thanks for sharing,
Dimitris.

Nicou (83186) 2012-02-08 1:40

Hello

Il a bien du courage de pêcher sur la glace, superbe compo avec cet immense vilbrquin qui lui sert à faire les trous, sueprbe compo scène colorées.

Bravo et amiité

Nicou

Budapestman (77133) 2012-02-08 2:02

Hi Gunnar,
a very lovely portrait with attractive composition and graphic details, the colours and lights are very nice, a superb mood photo, Tfs! Have a nice day! Kellemes napot kívánok!
György

holmertz (20560) 2012-02-08 2:43

Hej Gunnar,
A red coat, a green drill and a diagonally stretched out leg in your typical square format. I understand why you picked this for your official upload. Sunshine and a bit of exotism add to the pleasantness of the composition.
Hälsningar,
Gert
Och tack för senast.

Fis2 (65968) 2012-02-08 2:56

Witaj Gunnar!
Interesting winter scene.
Good frame, colors and light.
Well done.
Have a nice day
Krzysztof

jlbrthnn (71938) 2012-02-08 6:31

Hello Gunnar,
These fishermen make me dream, because I fish too, occasionally, rarely, in Languedoc and Poitou, perch like the ws # 2. The picture, the portrait is superb. I appreciate the light, colors, details. Excellent quality. Bravo.
Have a nice day.
Cordially
Joël

faletiz (10699) 2012-02-08 6:54

Hello Gunnar
a very nice portrait inserted in a fascinating context. The light is very nice and the picture is very sharp. Magnificent composition.
Have a nice day
Letizia

mesutilgim (58946) 2012-02-08 11:45

Hello dear Gunnar,
Wait and see should be a good title for this nice wintery capture with good pov, layout and amazing wintery sunshine !
I never had this patient to sit either on ice or in a boat and wait for the next "victim" !!
tfs and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

vasilpro (37454) 2012-02-08 13:48

Hello Gunnar,
Wonderful series of shot, very interesting and beautiful scenes for us in South Europe, excellent light management, vivid colors, very nice POV and DOF, very good clarity and sharpness, TfS!
Greetings, Vasilis.

emka (49747) 2012-02-08 23:42

Hi Gunnar, I like most the WS with the three man in the similar red jackets and one in yellow looking at them with interest. I do not suppose it would be a pleasure for me to sit on the ice but they are really well equipped , specially the colourful drills are funny. I am afraid of going on ice, often it is dangerous, even if the ice looks strong. Excellent composition.

WArm regrads

pajaran (26936) 2012-02-09 23:44

Dobro jutro.
Ja mnogo volim ribolov, nisam do sada lovio ribu kroz led.
Dobar snimka ribolovca na ledu, lepa fotografija.
Dobra ostrina snimka, kontrast i prikaz, lepe boje.
Dobar rad sa lepim fotografijama u radionici.
Imajte lep dan i uspesan dan.
Sve najbolje.
Paja.

Google.

Good morning.
I love a lot of fishing, I fished so far through the ice.
A good shot on the ice fisherman, beautiful images.
Good image sharpness, contrast and display beautiful colors.
Good work with some nice pictures at the workshop.
Have a nice day and a successful day.
All the best.
Paja.

danyy (94688) 2012-02-10 4:09

Hello Gunnar,
une photo très soignée, des couleurs franches aidées par des lumières parfaites. Une netteté au dessus de tout pour ce clin d'oeil aux techniques de pêche empruntées aux tribus du grand nord.
My best regards.
Daniel.

La_Tulipe (2511) 2012-02-10 7:20

Bonsoir Gunnar
Il semble bien pensif cet homme devant cette épaisse couche de glace se trouvant sous ses pieds. Tu en as profité pour en faire une très belle composition avec une gamme de couleurs bien vives sous cet arrière plan de glace lumineuse
Amitiés
Brigitte

macjake (28645) 2012-02-10 11:18

Hi Gunnar

hmmm....interesting...you last 3 posts have been of people relaxing and laying down in 3 different forms!
are you feeling tired my friend? haha
this one brings back memories for me, as i have done this while living on the east coast of Canada.
a true cultural photo, with excellent clarity and sharpness.
Cheers
Craig

Royaldevon (12724) 2012-02-10 11:43

It's so intersting, Gunnar, I never knew that people had devices for drilling through the ice, for fish!
How lucky are you! Finding another person wearing red!
Excellent sharp details and a photograph that I have really enjoyed seeing.

Have a good w/e,
Bev :-)

bukitgolfb301 (22998) 2012-02-10 12:49

Hi my dear Gunnar

I like your typical style of sequare format very much.
Sharpness and clearness are remarkable as usual. Comfortable vivid color presentation. Perfect framework and well considered composition! Thanks for your sharinig with finest work and have a good Saturday!
Best regrads,

Takero from still cold Tokyo

Silvio1953 (83431) 2012-02-11 3:11

Ciao Gunnar, lovely refreshing composition with sitting fisherman, splendid light, excellent clarity and wonderful colors, very well done my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

jplebrun (21162) 2012-02-11 6:23

Bonjour Gunnar
a ce que je vois il n'y a pas juste au Québec que l'on peut faire de la pêche sut la glace, se déclarer malade pour une journée de pleine air n'est pas bon pour le travail mais excellent pour le moral et pour faire de belle photo comme celle-ci.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

annjackman (8873) 2012-02-12 2:07

Hello Gunnar,
I have not seen a picture of this type of fishing before. It seems very productive. The red and green are wonderful against the ice (which is very well exposed and sharp). An excellent composition - TFS.
Kind Regards, Ann

jemaflor (59053) 2012-02-12 2:34

Hi Gunnar,
Well captured this scenery, good light and colors, perfect sharpness, icy and cold view ... Tfs.

ChrisJ (82415) 2012-02-13 2:59

Hello Gunnar,

Fantastic warm vs cold color contrasts between the man's red jacket & the blue tinted ice. The green spiral contraption adds interest. Good sharpness & graphism & excellent color saturation. Tfs!

COSTANTINO (36497) 2012-02-13 12:25

Hello
fantastic shot very impressive
it is not a simple shot but
a miracle,an original version
lovely bright colors
great sharpness and lightness
regards
Costantino

mafegan (8340) 2012-02-13 16:53

Hello Gunnar
An informative photo with the workshop images finishing the story. I have never seen such a spiral drill - would be of little use where I live! Good light management. The last of your images (Altered image #1) would also be a great posting! Cheers, Marlene

Buin (41932) 2012-02-18 11:41

Hallo Gunnar!
Ich bin aus dem Krankenhaus zurück ...
Eine solche Szene habe ich noch nie "in natura" gesehen. Wo nehmen diese Eisangler bloß die Geduld her?! Die Eisoberfläche mit ihren verschiedenen Strukturen ist hier wunderbar wiedergeben - und die rote Jacke war wieder einmal ein richtiger Glücksfall für Dich.
Grüße an euch beide aus dem Rollstuhl im nasskalten Siegen!
Frank

larsy (26) 2012-02-22 0:46

Det var kanske sista isfisket för i år, nu hoppas vi på våren.

Kielia (17649) 2012-02-24 8:11

Dear Gunnar,
what a nice document of a lifestyle! The composition is excellent and I wonder if this gentleman noticed that you took a photo? The light is fantastic! My compliments also for the WS.
Warm regards
Harriet

Vasa (15217) 2012-02-24 16:22

So original moment in Goteborg. Well seen, Gunnar, thank you for sharing. Warm regards

Branko

boa (3661) 2012-02-25 5:22

Hej Gunnar,
ice fishing is a popular recreation at the West coast also as we can see here. You have chosen a close pov with a perfect composition with this mans right leg going diagonal in the frame, very well seen! Warm light and colors make this to an attractive picture and a good contribution for TE, Tfs !
Hälsningar.
Boa

kennyblack (2962) 2012-03-04 6:49

Hello Gunnar
Very interesting image quieted especially for us who do not have the 'opportunity to have the ice of this size. Very nice contrast created between the colors of the subject is the drill with the substrate.
Greetings and best wishes for good Sunday ... Marino

Ninello52 (6579) 2012-03-08 6:04

Hello Gunnar!
Exceptional testimony to a culture virtually unknown to us Italians! I saw your workshop, fantastic pictures for me! This beautiful fisherman on the frozen lake, with its equipment and its uniform color! Perfect definition!
Best regards, Nino.

sacavem (17120) 2012-03-16 4:47

Olá Gunnar,

A magnificent work you want the picture posted, the workshops are wonderful supplements like this photo reportagem.TFS

Cumprimentos,
Filipe

UlfE (12550) 2012-03-17 4:49

Hej Gunnar,

Ett väldigt bra foto på isfiske. Ganska kul med isborren vid ett första påseende kanske inte verkar stå så bra, men som gör sig väldigt bra i kompositionen av fotot med det utsträckta benet diagonalt. Kul också att se att han har fått fisk. Tack och ha en trevlig helg!

Hälsningar

Ulf

eldancer1 (10002) 2012-03-20 9:14

Awesome capture of this ice fisher, I hope he had a good day fishing. Great light management and sharp details. Wonderful colors. Well done, tfs.

kato (4061) 2012-04-04 0:48

God dag Gunnar,

This is an interesting photograph, so it's impressive to see the angling through the ice. It's interesting in it's fishing tackle with unique style, too. The technique of this fishing seems to require patience. Well composed, very excellent tone/clarity and good color harmony.
Ha en trevlig dag!

Kind regards,
mikio

Waylim (20289) 2012-04-16 18:14

Hi Gunnar,

Very nice shot of the local way of life and activity. That is how we learn about what people do around the world. You have very nice winter light this day, all nice and sunny. I like the WS with the fish, and the circle of ice on the frozen lake.

Way