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Forum: Lens Clubs
11-11-2013, 06:09 AM
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Dear Pentax, and Pentaxforums users!
Recently I had the privilege to sail to, and around the Isles of Cape Verde, in the Atlantic. These Islands contain wonderfull scenery and beautiful people. Fortunaly most of the Islans are left unspoilt by mass tourism. An excellent venue and photographers dream. Especially Sao Antao, Sao Nicolao, Sao Vicente and Fogo.
After a great but choppy journey to the Isle of Sao Vicente, just an hour or so before reaching the lively harbour of Mindelo, we caught this magnificent Sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus). Measuring two meters and weighing around 50kg! The boat was doing some speed and was rocking a lot, besides, I didn't want to get to close to the fight, so I took the shot without carefully framing. It turned out welll, IMHO, after al little bit of cropping. You get quite a view of the action. I wouldn't have liked to be in Nico (the guy with the cap) his shoes, getting down the ramp at great sailing speed, up close to the sailfish...
Please take note. This was not a paid-for fishing expedition but rather a (very lucky) catch. The fish was later sold by the local Cape Verdian we had on board so he could support his family.
Enjoy!
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