Fishing

Uploaded: August 02, 2018 | Entered: August 02, 2018 11:26:35

Description

This little girl, maybe eight or so, was fishing with her mom, dad, and little brother - though brother was mostly just messing around. The kids were one place, the parents farther down the finger of land they were fishing from. I saw the possibility for this kind of shot, so I went on down and got permission from the parents to take photos of the kids - which they were happy to give me when I told them I was only interested in silhouettes. End of the story? The girl caught the only fish I saw caught (too small to keep but still a thrill), and the family now owns two small prints, this one and another of the dad and brother taken a bit later after he came up to join the kids.

Category: Made with Mirrorless or Mirror Camera

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: ILCA-77M2

Comments

Dayna Cain level-classic August 02, 2018

Fantastic shot Nikki! #1712485

Bob Cournoyer level-classic August 02, 2018

It's still perfect... :-) #11717970

Terry Piotraschke level-deluxe August 02, 2018

Great capture, Nikki. #11717971

Carol Quina level-classic August 02, 2018

Lovely #11717972

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic August 02, 2018

I love her silhouette. #11717986

Martha R. Mazon level-classic August 02, 2018

Beautifully done, Nikki. I like the way the glint off the fishing line gives dimension in a captivating contrast to the bold silhouette. #11717991

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 02, 2018

Thank you all. I do pretty much love this one . . . matter of fact, I just entered it in a contest where I only get five entries BUT a number of entries will be selected and printed BIG and hung in a health services center. This doesn't even quite fit the parameters, but I stretched them in my mind and put 'er in.

I quite like your thought, Martha, about the way the fishing pole and line gives the image depth. You are so right. Thank you for taking the time to share that thought. #11717994

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe August 03, 2018

Looks like a winner to me, Nikki! Good luck in the other contest, too. Beautiful image in every way. #11718137

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe September 27, 2018

Glad to see this made First. You already know how much I like it! #11727259

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe September 27, 2018

Glad to see this made First. You already know how much I like it! #11727260

Bob Cournoyer level-classic September 27, 2018

Told ya so.... :-) #11727262

Martha R. Mazon level-classic September 27, 2018

Hurray! Glad to see this awarded with First Place! #11727275

Martha R. Mazon level-classic September 27, 2018

Hurray! Glad to see this awarded with First Place! #11727276

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic September 27, 2018

This is a favorite of mine, and I am glad you received a deserving First Place Gold! #11727318

Michele Peterson level-classic September 27, 2018

Well, I know all of us 101'ers are excited to see this get a First Place Badge! And not surprised.... it's perfectly captured, Nikki. Congratulations! #11727405

Emile Abbott level-classic September 27, 2018

Congratulations Nikki on fantastic First Place Gold Winner. #11727412

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe September 27, 2018

Thrilled to see this win! Many congrats, Nikki! #11727629

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures September 27, 2018

Wonderful 1st place winner Nikki, congratulations!! #11727710

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 28, 2018

Congrats on this beautiful Gold Winner, Nikki! Nice of you to do that! #11727920

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic September 28, 2018

Congrats Nikki on your beautiful silhouette capture! #11727922

Lindley Johnson level-classic September 29, 2018

I absolutely love this image, Nikki, and I'm happy to see it as a First Place Winner - congratulations! #11728214

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 30, 2018

Great storytelling image - Congrats Nikki on this wonderful Win! #11728346

Neil R. Shapiro October 01, 2018

Great work Nikki! Congratulations! #11728720

MARLON IGNACIO level-classic October 06, 2018

This is truly beautiful, Nikki. Congratulations on the first place win. #11729652

Colleen Edwards level-classic November 04, 2018

WOW!!!!! I love this photo! Well deserved winner! #11735020

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 04, 2018

CONGRATZ on the double GOLD, Nikki. WTG. #11735021

Ann Varley level-classic November 04, 2018

Congrats Nikki! Good eye for a wonderful moment!
#11735022

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic November 04, 2018

Congratulations for another Gold badge! #11735023

Anita Bower November 04, 2018

Excellent!! Congratulations #11735024

Anita Bower November 04, 2018

Excellent!! Congratulations #11735025

Dr Silly level-classic November 04, 2018

Congratulations Nikki on your Gold and POTD. Awesome silhouette. #11735026

James S. Nelson November 04, 2018

Beautiful silhouette, and congratulations on being a Better Photo Winner and Photo Of The Day selection. Well done. #11735028

Cary Rogers November 04, 2018

Super Congrats on your First Place Winner and POTD! Great back lighting and silhouette! #11735029

Mitch Spence level-classic November 04, 2018

Congratulations on your POTD to add to the gold stash for this wonderful image, Nikki. #11735030

Bob Cournoyer level-classic November 04, 2018

Woot Woot.... :-) #11735031

Lydia Williams level-classic November 04, 2018

Nikki, this is an outstanding image....so happy to see the first place badge and also POTD! Well done, I love it. #11735035

Terry A. Stoa November 04, 2018

Awesome, Nikki. Congrats on your POTD selection. #11735036

Michele Peterson level-classic November 04, 2018

Congratulations on the POTD, Nikki! #11735037

Lindley Johnson level-classic November 04, 2018

Still a favorite! Congratulations on your POTD, Nikki. #11735054

Sylvia Rourke level-classic November 04, 2018

Nikki, I absolutely love this image. Congrats on your fist place win. #11735071

Karen Celella November 05, 2018

Congratulations on your outstanding POTD, Nikki! #11735143

Karen Celella November 05, 2018

Congratulations on your outstanding POTD, Nikki! #11735144

Leland N. Saunders level-deluxe November 05, 2018

Wow !! #11735145

Pamela K. Barrett November 05, 2018

Good one, Nikki. I love it! #11735148

Pamela K. Barrett November 05, 2018

Good one, Nikki. I love it! #11735149

Pamela K. Barrett November 05, 2018

Good one, Nikki. I love it! #11735150

Pamela K. Barrett November 05, 2018

Good one, Nikki. I love it! #11735151

Pamela K. Barrett November 05, 2018

Good one, Nikki. I love it! #11735152

Pamela K. Barrett November 05, 2018

Good one, Nikki. I love it! #11735153

Pamela K. Barrett November 05, 2018

Good one, Nikki. I love it! #11735154

Pamela K. Barrett November 05, 2018

Good one, Nikki. I love it! #11735155

Pamela K. Barrett November 05, 2018

Good one, Nikki. I love it! #11735156

Pamela K. Barrett November 05, 2018

Good one, Nikki. I love it! #11735157

Pamela K. Barrett November 05, 2018

Good one, Nikki. I love it! #11735158

Pamela K. Barrett November 05, 2018

Good one, Nikki. I love it! #11735159

Melvin Ness level-classic November 05, 2018

Just love the simplicity of this shot. #11735220

Chuck Green level-classic November 05, 2018

Excellent work, Nikki! Congrats on your winner and POTD <>< #11735319

Nikki McDonald level-classic November 05, 2018

My sincere thanks to all who have commented as well as to Jim and whoever else may have been involved in selecting this image for these awards. I am honored. #11735332

Susan Williams November 05, 2018

Congratulations, Nikki! Amazing capture! #11735360

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures November 05, 2018

Deserves all the gold it gets Nikki, congratulations!!! #11735420

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