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Mongrel

Jan-25-2005, 09:19 PM

I came across this pic the other day. I had taken it in October of 2003. I haven't shown this to anyone yet (not even my dad!). This is a man who is really in his *element*-surf fishing on the Jersey coast. We got together after a very long period of 'estrangement'. I don't think I've seen him any happier.

http://mongrel.smugmug.com/photos/14093514-L.jpg

(sorry if this is too large, but it just didn't look right at the medium setting. Andy is probably the only one who can see it without scrolling :D )

Taken with the Digital Rebel and the $200 55-200 USM MkII @ 200mm f7.1

gregneil

Jan-25-2005, 09:44 PM

Great shot. He looks very natural - good light, well framed, isolated subject... can't think of anything I wish were different. Looks like good times indeed!

Nir

Jan-25-2005, 10:12 PM

Beautiful shot mongrel! I hope you two are still 'together' since October 2003!

Sheye

Jan-26-2005, 01:25 AM

[QUOTE=Mongrel]I came across this pic the other day. I had taken it in October of 2003. I haven't shown this to anyone yet (not even my dad!). This is a man who is really in his *element*-surf fishing on the Jersey coast. We got together after a very long period of 'estrangement'. I don't think I've seen him any happier.

I love it! So completely natural..As one who is estranged from my own parents, your post touches me.
Regards
Sheye

fish

Jan-26-2005, 07:07 AM

Great capture, Mongrel! :clap

wxwax

Jan-26-2005, 07:12 AM

Yeah, really nice exposure, he looks great, and the piccie tells a nice story. Very nice! :thumb

lynnma

Jan-26-2005, 07:43 AM

Really nice shot.. glad you are on good? terms again.....:thumb

TristanP

Jan-26-2005, 08:52 AM

Awesome. That picture says it all.

pathfinder

Jan-26-2005, 09:08 AM

I came across this pic the other day. I had taken it in October of 2003. I haven't shown this to anyone yet (not even my dad!). This is a man who is really in his *element*-surf fishing on the Jersey coast. We got together after a very long period of 'estrangement'. I don't think I've seen him any happier.

http://mongrel.smugmug.com/photos/14093514-L.jpg

(sorry if this is too large, but it just didn't look right at the medium setting. Andy is probably the only one who can see it without scrolling :D )

Taken with the Digital Rebel and the $200 55-200 USM MkII @ 200mm f7.1
He obviously knows that a bad day fishing is better than a great day in the office! Nice capture.

GSPeP

Jan-26-2005, 09:57 AM

A happy man. Great picture :thumb

Shakey

Jan-26-2005, 10:00 AM

Its a keeper!:clap

Tim

Mongrel

Jan-26-2005, 10:49 PM

Sorry I'm so late getting back to everyone. Our power was out for about four hours this morning so no morning surfing for me. I just got in from work (second shift) and was able to respond to all the kind words and comments.

THANK YOU ALL!!! I know how valuable everyone's time is, and I appreciate that you took a few minutes out of your day for me.

Just a note: YES, dad and I are doing fine. My stepmother recently underwent a double mastectomy (sp?) for breast cancer so it's been a bit of a drag between the operation and the chemo\radiation treatments. But, adversity makes us stronger and gives us all a reason to keep in touch.

Again, thank you all...

Mongrel