Salmon Netting by Fiona Halliday

Wednesday, 22nd October 2008

Salmon Netting

by Fiona Halliday

One of the last of wild scottish salmon netters on a beach at St. Cyrus, Scotland

Equipment: Canon 5D, 20mm lens

Fiona Halliday

I am a freelance photographer. I have had work published in The Times, Foto8, The Fishing News, Photography Monthly, The Shooting Gazette and Heritage Magazine

www.lightstalkers.org/fiona-halliday

19 Comments

Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
October 22nd, 2008 at 1:56 am
This is so full of energy–the fish, the fisherman and the sea, all fighting each other. I can’t imagine how cold the man must be and how strong. The intensity is enhanced by the depth of the black roiling sea and the slightly off-kilter horizon–it adds real movement. Thanks for such a strong image!
Anurag Says:
October 22nd, 2008 at 6:34 am
Very powerful image indeed. The cutting off of the cap and a part of the ring of the fishing net enhances the sense of hardship and unease.
Nice timing of the wave bouncing off the fisherman’s body.
Pauline Jones Says:
October 22nd, 2008 at 8:14 am
This picture has action and atmosphere; it elicits an emotional response as you can feel the man’s discomfort; he must be freezing.
Malta Photography Says:
October 22nd, 2008 at 8:57 am
great shot. everything falls in place. The sea the fish, the fisherman, the color of his suite contrasting with the black cold sea. great motion, great timing. well done
Matt Harvey Says:
October 22nd, 2008 at 9:22 am
Lovely shot of a man who’s using a knowledge soon to be observed in a museum.

Poignant.
Renee Says:
October 22nd, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Freezing indeed, great shot.
Alex Says:
October 22nd, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Nice action shot but pity that the cap and the ring have been cut and there is something behind the fisherman that distracts a little.
planet lover Says:
October 22nd, 2008 at 7:00 pm
I love pictures of people working close to nature! Thanks for sharing this one. I can feel the cold and the excitement. Great job!
yasmin Says:
October 22nd, 2008 at 9:00 pm
very good position of the waves
Eileen Says:
October 22nd, 2008 at 10:41 pm
As a child of a seafood and fishing family, I love all fish pictures. This one shows the strength of the fisherman. Salmon!!!!!
Great Shot. EZ
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
October 22nd, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Great Catch … of the salmon & for the photographer!
mark Says:
October 23rd, 2008 at 9:50 am
I nearly feel cold and wet looking at it. It really takes you there. I love this shot.
Jacob Says:
October 24th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Love the perspective! Did you use a underwater casing?
sue gagnon Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
An absolute plethora of emotion, captured expertly!
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Su Says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 7:56 am
What a super shot love these social shots.
Rajib Singha Says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Powerful image.
Renee Says:
October 22nd, 2009 at 2:17 pm
great shot!
mike Says:
December 7th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
A great action scene.