A Waiting Game Photo

Photographer’s Note

A couple of fisherman wait for the tips of thier rods to bump, indicating a bite from either an eel or a bass, or perhaps a late summer flounder at the popular fishing spot next to Bateman's Tower in Brightlingsea.

A fisherman myself, one of my favourite proverbs, taught me by my old boss from a Chinese restuarant I used to work in as a lad comes from Buddha. And he says, "Buddha does not take time from your life when you fish" (or words to that effect). I think that's a good philosophy and a great reason to fish and stay young.

Thanks for looking, and reading.

Regards,

TW

ps, simple BW RAW conversion, increase contrast with grain added in Photoshop. Crop. Resize.

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Critiques | Translate

bhargab_c (38) 2008-07-21 13:11

Tim,

Brilliant crop and composition. Without the blurr of the ship would have made this photo conventional. The blurr adds a motion to the calmness of scene.

Regards
Bhargab

rigoletto (26812) 2008-07-21 13:13

Hi Tim,
I've always admired B&W photography, when there is a high contrast or drama to emphasize, or when there is wit and a thoughtful daily life scenery inside.
For me, this one is a well thought and observed, clever daily life scene.
"Two lazy fishermen, and the big fish is gone..." :)
The only compositional flaw, imho, is the juxtapositioning of the sign and the ship. Otherwise, really a clever photo you have.
For the presentation, i would prefer to add cinemascope black frames at the top and bottom, but this is only a matter of taste.
Regards,
Deniz

Dyerco (9304) 2008-07-22 6:56

A clever shot Tim. I'm surprised the fishermen did not move as you must have had the shutter open for a while to catch the motion of the freighter. Well done.
Phil

Aline_N (3157) 2008-07-22 22:19

I recognize the post sign already present on the previous picture.
Very smart picture, congratulations.

Photo Information

Copyright: Tim Wheeler (trewheeler) (1707)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-07-14
Categories: Decisive Moment
Camera: Nikon D50 Digital SLR, Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM, Massa 77mm Circular Polarizer
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-21 13:01