Michael Hiles Posted March 13, 2010 Share #1 Posted March 13, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) These dorys were used to "jig" for fish in the Canadian Maritimes and U.S. New England fishing communities. This picture is from Grand Manan, a large island in the Bay of Fundy. M2, 125mm Hektor, Panatomic-X Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jose Posted March 13, 2010 Share #2 Posted March 13, 2010 a picture full of serenity ... regards, jose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted March 14, 2010 Share #3 Posted March 14, 2010 Less is more ! One for the wall .... Lovely indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted March 14, 2010 Less is more ! That was the hope. Thank you both for looking and commenting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinchico Posted March 14, 2010 Share #5 Posted March 14, 2010 Michael A wonderful b&w image and yes that is one I would hang on my wall anytime. Herb Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootinglulu Posted March 14, 2010 Share #6 Posted March 14, 2010 Really beautiful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted March 14, 2010 Share #7 Posted March 14, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Michael - Beuatiful, simple, spacious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted March 15, 2010 Thank you all. Getting a little texture from the water was a bit of a trick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurometallo Posted March 16, 2010 Share #9 Posted March 16, 2010 Very nice, Michael. Beautiful tones and mood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted March 16, 2010 Share #10 Posted March 16, 2010 It has the quality of a bygone era. I like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted March 16, 2010 Mauro, Wlilfredo, Many thanks for your kind comments. This certainly is from a bygone era. Jigging as a commercial fishing technique is long gone - not profitable. It has been replaced by large boats and nets. This type of fishing in small dorys was the basis of maritime fishing villages, and spawned a strong and unique culture. From the outports of Newfoundland there is a famous song "Squid Jiggin' Ground". The last of its 10 stanzas goes: "Now if ever you feel inclined to go squiddin', Leave your white shirts and collars behind in the town, And if you get cranky without yer silk hanky You'd better steer clear of the squid-jiggin' ground." All part of Canada's maritime culture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted March 16, 2010 Share #12 Posted March 16, 2010 Michael, Great simplicity, composition, tones and atmosphere. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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