Friday, December 16, 2011

Gone Fishin'

Crab Traps on Boat Dock, James Island, SC  © Doug Hickok


To make their daily catch, fishermen are awake before the crack of dawn (as well as some photographers) and out on the water plying their trade. In the blue light of dawn, fishing boats have pulled out from the dock, but left behind is a stack of extra crab traps used for nabbing blue crab. The large net overhead deters pelicans and gulls from mobbing the deck. 



Hope you're able to nab a good weekend, even if you aren't fishing for crabs.

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17 comments:

  1. Very brave to get up that early. We had a day like that this week when we were traveling by bus to an other Emirate. It was a long day.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  2. The early bird....as we all know..."gets it!" :) Lovely scene, Doug.

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  3. Doug your photos are spectacular.

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  4. I liked blue lights harmony. Nice moment and thanks for sharing. Greetings

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  5. this one made me smile with pleasure. thank you, doug, for starting our days with such beauty.

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  6. Ha! Today you have crabs.
    We don't want your crabs. ;o)

    Ask the pelicans and gulls.

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  7. Lovely soft blue tones. I indeed want to enjoy some crabs! Lol!

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  8. I like the cool cold blue in the shot. Gives a feeling of getting ready to go out on a frozen ocean.

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  9. An interesting explanation and picture of these nets. I like the blue colorcast over the image too.

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  10. Such wonderful colour saturation...enjoy your early mornings and your weekend...!

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  11. wonderfully tranquil blue mood ...

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  12. Dawn is one of my favorite moment to photograph, though it's very touch to be an early bird during winter:)
    Beautiful.
    Have a wonderful weekend, Doug.
    Yoshi

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  13. Nice composition and mood! Love this blue atmosphere...
    Have a nice day.

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  14. always pays to be early.. :) nice shot..

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