Offshore sunrise

[John Angulat]

I had the opportunity to spend a bit of time 2 weeks ago chasing sailfish off the Florida Keys. The weather was not all that cooperative with winds sustained at 25 knots, gusting to 40 and seas 8-10 feet outside the reef.
On the other hand, that's what fishing is all about, isn't it?

There's never time to take memorable photos but I managed to grab this early morning shot.

Please, no critiques - it's from a beat up, salt encrusted and dented Nikon Coolpix the captain keeps lying around for shots of the seasick tourists!

 

[Cem_Usakligil]

...Please, no critiques - it's from a beat up, salt encrusted and dented Nikon Coolpix the captain keeps lying around for shots of the seasick tourists!

Hi John,

How could I critique you for sharing this gem with us? I woke up to see this on my screen this morning. It is not the same as seeing it in reality but it is close .

Cheers,

 

[Asher Kelman]

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There's never time to take memorable photos but I managed to grab this early morning shot.

Please, no critiques - it's from a beat up, salt encrusted and dented Nikon Coolpix the captain keeps lying around for shots of the seasick tourists!

So John,

Does the crystal size matter? How long does one have to marinate the camera? Are the barrels aged or not? Next time, find out the exact method the capt'n uses to salt his Nikons! I could use that on my next voyage!

I might want to snap some unmemorable view like that myself!

Asher

 

[John Angulat]

Cem,
I glad you you enjoyed your morning "wake-up" image!

Asher,
LOL! I've no past reference for crystal size, but taking into account the camera looked like a salted pretzel I'd say medium size works well.
My guess is the camera was aged 2-4 months. This was determined by the nearly depleted battery.
Oak casks are the devil to dodge on a pitching and rolling boat so the captain opted for a generic plastic milk crate versus an aged barrel.
I did have the presence of mind to unceremoniously spit on the lens and clean it with my t-shirt before using it!
All told, I got about 10 shots before the battery met Davey Jones. Although we tagged and released 5 sailfish that day there was only one other "keeper photo" and it made my partner quite happy:

 

[Charlotte Thompson]

John

LOVE IT!
I adore the sea and soon will be in Galveston to see these sunrise sunsets as well
beautiful job- I know you had some fun big time-

Charlotte-

 

[nicolas claris]

Nice catch John!

Sorry, I couldn't resist, needed the horizon… horizontal!
Hope You'll pardon me :-}

 

[Asher Kelman]

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Nicolas,

With the horizon straight, life seems easy and there is not so much difficulty for the fisherman. However, if the boat is obviously in sever motion then he has a far tougher job, keeping his balance and reeeling in the big fish!

I like the angled horizon as it emphasizes the pitch and roll of the boat in the water. It's a great artistic effect to give us a sense of motion. OTOH, you move is correct. Still, I go for the swing of the horizon since that's what these Land-Lubbers like us, feel at sea!

Asher

 

[John Angulat]

Hi Nicolas, Asher -
Hmmm...although the straightened horizon does make for a more "technically" correct image, it does, as Asher noted make life seem easier.
Unfortunately my still bruised thighs have yet to fully recover from the beating they took against the stern's covering boards. I'll go for the pitched horizon, it's true to life!

Hi Charlotte,
Yes, we had a great time! Life and career, with all it's responsibilities just doesn't allow for this pleasure as often as we'd like.
Have a great time in Galveston and don't forget to "salt" the lens. It appears to help!