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. FilipBlogDecember 16, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    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. GinnieDecember 16, 2011 at 1:31 AM

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

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  3. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"December 16, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Beautifully muted colours. Great.

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  4. yzDecember 16, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    love the color harmony

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  5. JoeDecember 16, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Doug your photos are spectacular.

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  6. Kovács MiklósDecember 16, 2011 at 5:32 AM

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

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  7. brattcatDecember 16, 2011 at 6:14 AM

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

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  8. London CallerDecember 16, 2011 at 6:39 AM

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

    Ask the pelicans and gulls.

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  9. Marie LCDecember 16, 2011 at 7:26 AM

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

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  10. A.BarlowDecember 16, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    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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  11. donDecember 16, 2011 at 11:06 AM

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

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  12. john4jackDecember 16, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    outstanding. fine composition

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  13. georgeDecember 16, 2011 at 9:15 PM

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

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  14. franzDecember 17, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    wonderfully tranquil blue mood ...

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  15. YoshiDecember 17, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    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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  16. DomLOrthaDecember 18, 2011 at 7:01 AM

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

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  17. rianDecember 29, 2011 at 11:55 AM

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

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