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Longing for the Sea
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18-DEC-2007 Barry Shaffer

11th Place (Tie)
Longing for the Sea
by Barry Shaffer

Gilbert, AZ

Growing up in Southern California, I was a deep sea fishing nut. But since moving to Arizona, I haven't 'wet a line' in 15 years. Doing this shoot, was like seeing an old friend from high school and recounting past tales that always seem to be more grand in recollection than they were in real life.

Canon EOS 1D Mark II ,Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
1/160s f/11.0 at 105.0mm iso100
580exII @ 1/4 power into 'igloo softbox' from above full exif


other sizes: small medium original auto
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Canon DSLR Challenge21-Dec-2007 19:34
Lovely image Barry - well done. - Kelly
Canon DSLR Challenge20-Dec-2007 00:53
Well the reel is actually closer to 20 years old and well used. But just as you can smooth skin, remove wrinkles and take years off of a face, so too can this be done with a fishing reel - gotta love Photoshop!
Canon DSLR Challenge19-Dec-2007 11:55
Nice Reel Barry, if this is 15 years old or so you really have looked after it?

Nice capture, I like the lighting... when are we going fishing again?

~ Regards Melbob
Canon DSLR Challenge19-Dec-2007 05:16
Aren't those multipliers just wonderful pieces of engineering. Nice simple shapes and colour. Like it Barry. -mcbit
jnconradie18-Dec-2007 06:23
I like the low-key type feeling this has... it seems to support the mood of longing and reflecting on the past. Well done! Regards Nico