Landscape Gulf National Seashore

Gulf National Seashore · **3 Likes**

A few from the national seashore. All taken with the Pentax 1.4 teleconverter attached.

**ozwald** · 02-13-2016, 04:27 PM

I couldn't help but smile at the bird in the first shot waiting for the fisherman to catch its dinner.

**eaglem** · 02-13-2016, 06:33 PM

Reminds me of my days Tailor fishing in Perth..............

**volley** · 02-14-2016, 01:56 AM

Susan, the first shot is absolutely outstanding. Just wonderful!

**Sailor** · 02-14-2016, 08:04 AM

Great beach shots, Susan. Maybe Connie and I should revisit Gulf Shores.

Jer

**Kerrowdown** · 02-14-2016, 08:14 AM

Really like the first image colourway.

But what a way to go fishing, sticking your rod in the beach, no proper casting Scottish style going on there then.

slowpez · 02-14-2016, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by ozwald

I couldn't help but smile at the bird in the first shot waiting for the fisherman to catch its dinner.

That is a popular way to fish among the herons of Gulf Shores. I have a shot somewhere of one of them standing right next to a woman waiting for her to reel in her catch. It is a case of no fear of humans who may bring in food.

Originally posted by eaglem

Reminds me of my days Tailor fishing in Perth..............

Thanks for stopping by EM.

Originally posted by volley

Susan, the first shot is absolutely outstanding. Just wonderful!

Thank you sir.

Originally posted by Sailor

Great beach shots, Susan. Maybe Connie and I should revisit Gulf Shores.

Jer

Yes you should Jer.

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Really like the first image colourway.

But what a way to go fishing, sticking your rod in the beach, no proper casting Scottish style going on there then.

Well now Kerrowdown, not that I know anything about fishing (I did watch "A River Runs Through It" but these guys do have to cast their lines out far enough that the waves don't bring them back to shore.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-14-2016, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

do have to cast their lines out far enough that the waves don't bring them back to shore

Aye cos they've got a ton of lead weights on the end of the line, it can't be too hard.

No man versus fish here (skill), just chuck out there, wait, and hope for the best.

bjolester · 02-14-2016, 10:38 AM

Very nice set. The first image is my favourite.

slowpez · 02-14-2016, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Aye cos they've got a ton of lead weights on the end of the line, it can't be too hard.

No man versus fish here (skill), just chuck out there, wait, and hope for the best.

Isn't that why they call it fishing instead of catching; hoping for the best?

Originally posted by bjolester

Very nice set. The first image is my favourite.

Thank you so much for having a look and commenting.

**Fries** · 02-14-2016, 12:08 PM

There is nothing wrong with using long lenses for birdies, but I do like the perspective it gives when used for these kind of photographs. The way it compresses everything works really well. These are really beautiful examples of that.

**DW58** · 02-14-2016, 12:42 PM

#1 my favorite as well. Contrast of colors between surf and sky works very well. The heron is a nice addition of subject matter. Now I realize this is not the critique thread so please forgive me but..... I would have liked to have seen the tips of the two closest rods. I know, I know, nitpicking.

slowpez · 02-14-2016, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by Fries

There is nothing wrong with using long lenses for birdies, but I do like the perspective it gives when used for these kind of photographs. The way it compresses everything works really well. These are really beautiful examples of that.

Thank you sir.

Originally posted by DW58

#1 my favorite as well. Contrast of colors between surf and sky works very well. The heron is a nice addition of subject matter. Now I realize this is not the critique thread so please forgive me but..... I would have liked to have seen the tips of the two closest rods. I know, I know, nitpicking.

Don't mind the critique, actually appreciate it. Often times someone sees something that I don't. Thanks for pointing out about the tips of those rods. I have to admit that I didn't think about it. That is what I like about this forum, there is always something new to learn. Thank you very much.

GeoJerry · 02-15-2016, 11:42 AM

Some really nice shots here! Love the first one with the various fishing species lining up for the catch

slowpez · 02-15-2016, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

Some really nice shots here! Love the first one with the various fishing species lining up for the catch

Thanks so much.

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02-13-2016, 04:27 PM	#2
ozwald Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Adelaide Photos: Gallery Posts: 724	I couldn't help but smile at the bird in the first shot waiting for the fisherman to catch its dinner.

02-13-2016, 06:33 PM	#3
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,147	Reminds me of my days Tailor fishing in Perth..............

02-14-2016, 01:56 AM	#4
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Susan, the first shot is absolutely outstanding. Just wonderful!

02-14-2016, 08:04 AM	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Great beach shots, Susan. Maybe Connie and I should revisit Gulf Shores. Jer

02-14-2016, 08:14 AM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Really like the first image colourway. But what a way to go fishing, sticking your rod in the beach, no proper casting Scottish style going on there then.

02-14-2016, 08:26 AM	#7
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by ozwald I couldn't help but smile at the bird in the first shot waiting for the fisherman to catch its dinner. That is a popular way to fish among the herons of Gulf Shores. I have a shot somewhere of one of them standing right next to a woman waiting for her to reel in her catch. It is a case of no fear of humans who may bring in food. Originally posted by eaglem Reminds me of my days Tailor fishing in Perth.............. Thanks for stopping by EM. Originally posted by volley Susan, the first shot is absolutely outstanding. Just wonderful! Thank you sir. Originally posted by Sailor Great beach shots, Susan. Maybe Connie and I should revisit Gulf Shores. Jer Yes you should Jer. Originally posted by Kerrowdown Really like the first image colourway. But what a way to go fishing, sticking your rod in the beach, no proper casting Scottish style going on there then. Well now Kerrowdown, not that I know anything about fishing (I did watch "A River Runs Through It" but these guys do have to cast their lines out far enough that the waves don't bring them back to shore.

02-14-2016, 08:28 AM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by slowpez do have to cast their lines out far enough that the waves don't bring them back to shore Aye cos they've got a ton of lead weights on the end of the line, it can't be too hard. No man versus fish here (skill), just chuck out there, wait, and hope for the best.

02-14-2016, 10:38 AM	#9
bjolester Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 211	Very nice set. The first image is my favourite.

02-14-2016, 11:15 AM	#10
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Aye cos they've got a ton of lead weights on the end of the line, it can't be too hard. No man versus fish here (skill), just chuck out there, wait, and hope for the best. Isn't that why they call it fishing instead of catching; hoping for the best? Originally posted by bjolester Very nice set. The first image is my favourite. Thank you so much for having a look and commenting.

02-14-2016, 12:08 PM	#11
Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	There is nothing wrong with using long lenses for birdies, but I do like the perspective it gives when used for these kind of photographs. The way it compresses everything works really well. These are really beautiful examples of that.

02-14-2016, 12:42 PM	#12
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,064	#1 my favorite as well. Contrast of colors between surf and sky works very well. The heron is a nice addition of subject matter. Now I realize this is not the critique thread so please forgive me but..... I would have liked to have seen the tips of the two closest rods. I know, I know, nitpicking.

02-14-2016, 04:03 PM	#13
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fries There is nothing wrong with using long lenses for birdies, but I do like the perspective it gives when used for these kind of photographs. The way it compresses everything works really well. These are really beautiful examples of that. Thank you sir. Originally posted by DW58 #1 my favorite as well. Contrast of colors between surf and sky works very well. The heron is a nice addition of subject matter. Now I realize this is not the critique thread so please forgive me but..... I would have liked to have seen the tips of the two closest rods. I know, I know, nitpicking. Don't mind the critique, actually appreciate it. Often times someone sees something that I don't. Thanks for pointing out about the tips of those rods. I have to admit that I didn't think about it. That is what I like about this forum, there is always something new to learn. Thank you very much.

02-15-2016, 11:42 AM	#14
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Some really nice shots here! Love the first one with the various fishing species lining up for the catch

02-15-2016, 12:54 PM	#15
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by GeoJerry Some really nice shots here! Love the first one with the various fishing species lining up for the catch Thanks so much.