Monday, October 27, 2008

Old Fishing Net

My Grandfather's old fishing net. The materials were purchased on one of his many trips back to Finland in the 1960's; hand made by Grandpa. It has seen many seasons of whitefish netting but is now retired.
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Exposure: 0.3 sec (3/10)
Aperture: f/8
Focal Length: 85 mm
ISO Speed: 400

11 comments:

  1. nice shot and when you think of all the hours of hard work ,it adds emotion in it !(sorry for my english ,i hope you see what i mean;).)

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  2. I can imagine all its history by looking at it!

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  3. Looks like a nest of hibernating snakes.

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  4. I am with abraham, I thought it was some exotic snakes.

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  5. I'm so pleased that you have it nearby to photograph. Imagine the time it took to make that. Beautiful image.

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  6. What a treasure from Grandpa. Nicely captured too DL. The color is wonderful.

    And good morning Winston. I see you down there sitting so nicely. Smoochey smooch!
    V

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  7. awesome shot... love it... bravo.

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  8. I seriously thought this was a snake. SCARY !

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  9. I love tight shots like this that make you ask, "What is that?"

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  10. I often photograph fishing, line but these two colours togeter are simplicty itself, but so striking

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  11. Christmas colors! I know, too soon for that...

    I like the differing sizes and textures along with the colors. Very nice!

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