casting in the sunset

Posted by kevinfeenstra on Wed Feb 11, 2015 12:08 am

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I was trying to shoot a time-lapse of fly fishing in the winter sunset. Unfortunately, much to my chagrin the camera battery died due to extremely cold temperatures a few moments in. However, I was left with this still image which I liked. It is a self portrait of sorts.

1/5 f10@ 14mm, iso 200 with nd filter

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by Matthew Pugh on Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:37 am

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Hi

It's funny but the image does have a chilly sort of feel even though there are some nice warming colours - and a very nice shot this is too. I like it, I think I'd prefer to see all of the rod; but that's probably just me

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by Gary Briney on Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:53 am

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Beautiful capture Kevin -- I love the liquid gold reflection! In a perfect world I would rather the fly rod didn't merge with the tree branches. It does look chilly out there, especially with the wet spot creeping up the back of your coat!

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by James W. Milligan on Thu Feb 12, 2015 1:33 pm

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I love the overall feel of the image,great light with an interesting row of trees on the far bank. I do agree with the rod issue-a cast from the left would have worked nicely. since I am a fly fishing person, I am also interested in what you are fishing for and your location. The rod and the cast suggests maybe salmon or large trout. I am small stream trout and bass fisherman and we don't see that type of rod or two handed cast. Hope you caught dinner.
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by quintfineartphoto on Thu Feb 12, 2015 5:45 pm

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Great sky and use of nd filter.

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by kevinfeenstra on Mon Feb 16, 2015 2:45 pm

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James W. Milligan wrote:I love the overall feel of the image,great light with an interesting row of trees on the far bank. I do agree with the rod issue-a cast from the left would have worked nicely. since I am a fly fishing person, I am also interested in what you are fishing for and your location. The rod and the cast suggests maybe salmon or large trout. I am small stream trout and bass fisherman and we don't see that type of rod or two handed cast. Hope you caught dinner.
jim

Hi James: Thank you for the nice comment! I am a fishing guide by profession; this is my primary river, the Muskegon. The rod is something we use a lot in the winter; it is a 14 foot 9 weight. I am fishing for steelhead in this image.

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by D7avid on Thu Feb 19, 2015 8:33 am

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Great shot.Besides photography flyfishing is a real passion for me.Love the mood and the lighting here.

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