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Postby sirhc55 on Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:42 pm

The UK - 2 weeks before christmas, early 70’s.

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Postby Geoff on Fri Oct 27, 2006 12:32 am

A nice scene Chris - perhaps some quiet contemplation too? :wink:
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Postby sirhc55 on Fri Oct 27, 2006 12:48 am

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Postby Alex on Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:51 am

Nice shot, Chris. I like it.

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Postby gstark on Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:06 am

Chris,

I'm confused. The surf definitely looks like England, but there's some blue sky ...

I love the light, and the colour of the light, in this.

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Postby Killakoala on Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:27 am

gstark wrote:Chris,

I'm confused. The surf definitely looks like England, but there's some blue sky ...


Still looks cold Gary. The fisherman is well rugged up.

Notice how the fishing rod is mounted on a tripod. :)

Nice insight into the past Chris. It's nice to see your negs are still usable after all this time. (I expect you did some repair-work though)
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Postby meicw on Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:56 am

Nice shot, Chris. Beautiful light. Can you remember where this was taken?

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Postby sirhc55 on Fri Oct 27, 2006 12:08 pm

meicw wrote:Nice shot, Chris. Beautiful light. Can you remember where this was taken?

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An Indian summer, normally at this time of the year in the UK one would be freezing their b*lls off. Taken on the south coast near Bournemouth, if I remember correctly.
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Postby MATT on Fri Oct 27, 2006 12:09 pm

Chris , I realy enjoy all you old pics..

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Postby surenj on Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:56 pm

Nice side lighting and warm mood... I hope he is having warm thoughts...
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Postby Matt. K on Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:29 am

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Why this image? The composition is weak and the image has no visual impact, hook or other device to to make it stand above the mundane! All of the leading lines lead the eye out of the image and there is no one point of interest. I'm guessing the image has some sentimental value to you but for me it fails to excite or interest.
I invite you to articulate your reason for posting this pic.
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Postby Mitchell on Sat Oct 28, 2006 1:28 am

I have a different take to you Matt - I agree there is no single point of interest, but I think the juxtaposition of the semi-clutter of the fishing equipment and the emptiness of the sea, makes me feel the quiet contemplation of the fisherman...

And I think the angles formed by the rod and the right leg of the tripod do keep drawing my eyes back toward the fisherman.

Thumbs up for me! :D
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Postby sirhc55 on Sat Oct 28, 2006 1:30 am

Matt. K wrote:Chris
Why this image? The composition is weak and the image has no visual impact, hook or other device to to make it stand above the mundane! All of the leading lines lead the eye out of the image and there is no one point of interest. I'm guessing the image has some sentimental value to you but for me it fails to excite or interest.
I invite you to articulate your reason for posting this pic.
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