Well not exactly. I will be off the grid for a couple of weeks with limited internet access.
Before I go, I want to thank all of you who have viewed and commented on my blog. I really didn’t get going with it until mid-May and wasn’t sure how long I would do it. My initial plans were to post a couple of images a week. The number of people that have left me comments has motivated me to post 5 days a week. Better yet, I have discovered the blogs of many other talented photographers whose wonderful images inspire me.
This image was taken early in the morning on the Grand Canal in Venice. As I was headed back to the hotel for breakfast after the morning of shooting, I spotted this old man fishing off the side of the canal. He seemed oblivious to the passing boats, while enjoying the beautiful early morning. I was a little surprised to see anyone fishing as I don’t think I would be willing to eat a fish from the canal with all the thousands of boats that travel through it daily. Maybe he is a sports fisherman who does it for the solitude and fun of it. It wasn’t until I began processing the photo that I noticed the face drawn in the wooden support. So much for my observational powers!
Hope to see everyone in a couple of weeks. Thanks again for your support.
Len, seeing this really makes me miss fishing. I used to go trout fishing in Southland, New Zealand. I loved the sound of the river and all the life around it away from everyone.
Have a good time off the grid.
Great shot Len! I love finding little jewels like that face during processing. Have fun while your off-the-grid!
Nice shot, Len
Dido what Curt said about your off the grid time.
Fantastic shot, the first thing that caught my eye was the face on the pillar and the quite nature of this candid.
Just beautiful Len and have a great time on your trip.
This is fabulous Len, absolutely fabulous! Have a great time away and we’ll keep the internet up and running and we’ll be here when you get back!
Cool shot Len. Have a wonderful time!
Nice shot man. Good to here you’re getting along nicely. Have fun while your gone!
Wonderful shot Len - I like the way you’ve processed this one… giving emphasis on the wooden post and fisherman, excellent!
Enjoy your trip… ciao for now!
exceptional light falling across this scene. beautiful bay area.
Enjoy your time off my friend! A stunning shot here for sure!
Ahh, my favorite sport, fishing.
Great shot, Len. Love the coloration of this. Nice work!
This is a fantastic shot Len! I feel like I’m right there, in the scene, feeling the breeze and listening to the water splash on the ledge. Thanks for the chance to escape to a country I love for a mini refreshing vacation (away from this oppressive heat in Michigan)…Look forward to more posts when you return!
enjoy your time away and look forward to your images when you return!
Love it! The water is just gorgeous, and the guy fishing looks like quite a character. Have a great time on your break, and come back with lots more beautiful photos.
Great shot. I’ve just got back from Venice and took a ton of images. Is there a more photogenic city?