Oliver Morton
April 2025 - Going Fishing
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About the Image(s)
Ocracoke is a small island off the coast of North Carolina. My wife, grandson, and I are vacationing there the first two weeks of April. We’ve been going to Ocracoke since my daughter (now 52 years old) was an infant. The island’s “industry” is fishing and tourism. Each morning, fishing boats leave the harbor. This image, made 2 ½ years ago, is one of those fishing boats.
Processing was challenging since the colors were somewhat unusual. Nonetheless, I did what I could using Camera Raw.
Data: Canon R5; 100-500mm @ 500mm; 1/200 sec; f/7.1; ISO 2500.
2 comments posted
This is a beautifully moody shot-the light is soft and golden, giving the water a painterly glow. The curve of the boat's wake adds a nice sense of movement and leads the eye right into the frame. The silhouettes of the figures are well-timed and balanced, giving the image a quiet storytelling quality. If anything, you might consider slightly lifting the shadows on the left to bring just a hint more detail into the vegetation, but overall this is a peaceful and well-composed scene. Posted: 04/02/2025 10:50:56
Keisha, thank you for your comments and suggestions. I like getting input from you because you are both knowledgeable and thoughtful.
I'll see bout adding more detail on the left of the image.
Thank you again. Posted: 04/02/2025 13:13:57
I'll see bout adding more detail on the left of the image.
Thank you again. Posted: 04/02/2025 13:13:57