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18-JAN-2010 Racine Erland

Fishing and the 'Green' Boat

Quamichan Lake, Vancouver Island, BC

There he was, sitting in that strange little boat, fly fishing for trout.
Quamichan Lake, just east of Duncan, BC, is a popular fishing hole and open
year round, however we'd never seen a boat like this in the lake. Definitely
self propelled, the fisherman was wearing a waist high pair of something like
rubber waders with swim fins attached to the feet. He sat on a bench, between the
pontoons, with his feet lowered into the water and simply kicked his feet,
like he was swimming, to move the boat. There was little rowing involved, he
used the oars more for steering. A really low impact, eco friendly, 'green'
approach to getting around on the water....good exercise for the legs too.
Oh...no, we didn't see him catch anything, but not for want of trying!

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Sheila31-Jan-2010 04:41
Amazing clarity in this very interesting shot!
Timothy Guenther30-Jan-2010 16:02
Cool shot!
borisalex29-Jan-2010 15:57
Looks like to have a wonderful time there, you caught so well!
Mieke WA Minkjan29-Jan-2010 07:02
like the image very much, great composition with a very nice reflection
Doug Cruden29-Jan-2010 06:32
Gorgeous photo, Racine - the light, detail and clarity is wonderful...I wish I'd taken this - "Trout Fishing in America" is one of my all-time fav books ever ever and would have suited this shot perfectly, except of course, you're not in America, but let's not let details get in the way, LOL!!!! :o))) V+
Walter Otto Koenig29-Jan-2010 04:30
I must say I am amazed by the great clarity and sharpness that you consistently have in your images. This one is quite remarkable for the reflections, the details of the boat and fisherman and the line in the air. Really excellent work Racine. "V"
Cindi Smith29-Jan-2010 02:23
The clarity is exceptional. Wow! What a great action shot. Perfect image! V
Jeff Lobaugh29-Jan-2010 02:02
Fantastic lighting for this shot! Excellent detail!
Guest 29-Jan-2010 01:50
Beautiful Racine! a very clear image! Love those ripples!!
Ronald Bijtenhoorn28-Jan-2010 23:25
Very good action shot
Available Light Images28-Jan-2010 22:55
Ah, what a fantastic image, a man and the water, great passion..
Ann...28-Jan-2010 22:24
Excellent timing on your part, that line whipping round his head is a bit scary!!
Guest 28-Jan-2010 21:21
I like the reflections.
Phillip Normanton28-Jan-2010 20:47
Super job - this is a shot made for b&w!
J. Scott Coile28-Jan-2010 20:45
I need a little fishing therapy!
Barbara Heide28-Jan-2010 20:09
superb again... so neat and nicely composed!
Bernard Davis28-Jan-2010 19:28
Just so long as he doesn't puncture the boat with the hook!
Excellent picture at just the right moment.
Stewart Mitchell28-Jan-2010 18:37
The minimalist approach to fly fishing!! Fine capture of the casting action :)
Guest 28-Jan-2010 18:27
Relaxed excercise and plenty of fresh air
Stephanie28-Jan-2010 18:11
BTW - Voted!
Stephanie28-Jan-2010 18:10
Great shot Racine! This would be good for the Action Challenge in February too! :)
Kathryn28-Jan-2010 17:10
Relaxing.
Guest 28-Jan-2010 16:29
I guess he din't like to have buddies in his boat.... drinking his beer! :) Nice image.