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tyro (30513) 2009-08-22 11:49

Hello, Bev.

Another fine picture for your Haaf Netting theme!

Fantastic textures in the soft, wet sand with gooey footprints and lovely reflections, a sharp horizon and perfect composition. The fisherman and his net are nicely balanced by the interesting outcrop of land to the right and the central poke net poles. Again, a very interesting and informative note.

Out of interest, I see that the sunlight here is coming pretty much directly from the left, a condition in which a polariser would have its maximum effect. Have you tried using a polariser with these shots here? It might bring out some more features in the sky but, on the other hand, it might considerably dull those nice bright water reflections. It might be worth experimenting if you haven't already.

The other thing I had thought about (and this is by no means a criticism) is perhaps standing back a little and using a slightly longer focal length. That would foreshorten the perspective somewhat and make those distant features look a bit larger. Again, just a thought, Bev.

An excellent shot!

Kind Regards,

John.

AROBN54 (11475) 2009-08-22 12:24

Oh, what a great wide view, Bev!
I love the color and texture of the sand and it is perfectly composed and everything is beautifully balanced. The rock in the distance is at a perfect angle to the fisherman. Jeeze, it must be just SO cool to live there. What a view! Many thanks and warmest wishes,
Shelly

graffer (1800) 2009-08-23 2:01

Hello Bev,

The first thing that strikes me here is the shadow on the sand. Although the beam of the net is at quite an angle on the fisherman's shoulders, the shadow makes it look as if he is carrying it horizontally.

I also like the way that the line of footprints leads exactly from the bottom left corner of the picture, making a diagonal towards the man.

That lump of land on the horizon, although quite small, provides essential balance to the composition.

The net itself, the main element of the picture, is neatly placed so that the horizon cuts through the junction of the beam and the handle. This adds great strength to the composition.

Lovely soft colours of sea and mud.

Although John suggests using a polariser – and I am a great enthusiast for them - I think in this case the paleness of the sky is just right for the subject.

Kind regards,

Peter.

PS: I am looking forward to seeing some pictures of the fisherman's catch!

swiatopelk777 (0) 2009-08-23 12:39

Hi Bev!
Wonderful shot. Marvelous beach. Mysterious person. Good capture.
Greetings from Warszawa!

holmertz (94534) 2009-08-25 7:27

Hello Bev,
This is a very nice and "clean" composition, in spite of the mud. Considering the long way these men have to walk through the mud, I cannot but ask myself if they do it for the catch or for the reverence of a very old tradition that should be kept alive at any price. I find the haaf fishing quite fascinating, but rather curious, and you have made a fine contribution to TE by showing it to us.
Kind regards,
Gert

clio (27961) 2009-08-29 23:07

Hi Bev,
It is a very attractive composition. I like the tracks of steps on the wet sand, the shadow of the net and the fisherman. The light is sweet as the colors of the sky and the water. The opposition with the almost red gold-coloured sand is very successful.
Have a nice sunday
Diane