big daddy

My four year old son's first trip ice fishing. He did well for being

so little. His reward? Hot chocolate. My reward? A cherished memory.

--Carl

Took my seven year old ice fishing last weekend where he caught his

biggest perch to date. We spent 13 hours on the ice at Presque Isle

Bay. Tough as nails, he is.

Every time I take a shot of someone holding a fish, they're smiling.

I just hope, one day, he'll take his kid's out and do the same.

-Carl

GREAT! Just a great capture. I really like this shot. Excellent work.

-Carl

Well, the demolished this building yesteday. I think I'll get one of these pix printed and present it to the owners. Real good people.

-Carl

Great capture. Also, interesting pattern in the feathers under the wing. Thanks for sharing it.

-Carl

Very playful shot. Nice work.

-Carl

One of the last beer-joint/restaurants in Akron made popular by the

rubber factories. Doors closed for the last time on 12/31/04 and

demolition will commence in a week or so. Been here for 60 years.

The owners built a bigger place so the traditions will continue.

Thank goodness. It's the best paprikash and strudel I've ever had.

Shame to see the old place go.

-Carl

First icefishing trip of the year. 20 degrees, snowy, fishing was

slow, but he's still smiling.

-Carl

Nice picture. I like it very much. If the child was to the front of the window, it may have added even more depth, but I still like the composition, contrast.

-Carl

While out on a stand-off for several hours, a line of heavy rain and

gale force winds passed through. The alleged criminal the cops were

searching for disappeared, but this was left. At least something

interesting came out of the assignment.

-Carl

Thanks. I should have taken the camera with me to the river, but I forgot it. Would have made a more interesting background for sure. Th esteelies should be biting well all the way to ice-up, so hopefully, I'll get another chance. Thanks for the suggestions.

-Carl

My son, the fisherman. Every picture I take of someone holding a

fish, they're smiling. I tried, with the lean and shooting the low

angle, to capture his struggle to hold it up. His largest fish, to

date. Any ideas on how to turn an everyday snapshot like this into

something better??? Fishing for ideas.

-Carl

Very nice all around. Very calming feelings given off by the pic. Excellent.

-Carl

Very nice work. Really captivating.

-Carl

First day, first assignment for college intern. Was a marijuana bust

that netted 500lb of the wacky weed, plus guns. I think, in her own

mind, she justified taking out those extra student loans. Just a

shot for fun, not for any serious review. In reality, she did a

great job on the interview, plus several others that day. Ahhh, the

glamorous world that is TV news....but still, the utter joy on her

face was priceless.

Thanks Paul. I'm kind of abrupt myself, but appreciate the comments.

-Carl

Nice shot. Texture produced by the clouds rivals that on the outstretched wings. Very good.

-Carl

These fish were leftover brood stock and were released in a NE Ohio

State Park lake. There were approximately 200 or so "anglers" lined

up, shoulder to shoulder, to try and catch one of the 600+ fish that

were released. Being hatchery stock, not the best tasting fish, but

they sure make up for it in brilliant color. Any comments

appreciated.

-Carl

While fishing last weekend, this rascal and 8 of his companions

quietly drifted up to my boat. They sure are big birds, especially

when they're 6 inches away from your face! I think they thought my

trolling motor was another swan. Anyway, more of an experiment on

framing. I could have cropped it in a more verticle presentation,

but I sort of liked this. Any comments appreciated.

-Carl

Nice capture. I actually have done several news stories there, last one was where a kid actually was climbing on the top and fell. He made it, but it was a heck of a rescue.

I like the mood, the color, it's a winner.

-Carl

Nice framing. You can sure see where reflections give us a ready made piece of art every day, if we're only there to capture it. Nice job.

-Carl

While driving home after a great day of fishing, I happened to catch

this in my side view mirror. Tough to get in traffic doing 70mph!

Anyway, just thought I'd share it with you.

-Carl

I should have posted smaller, but oh well. I can shrink it later.

Actually, my first flower I've posted for crit.

Any feedback welcome.

-Carl

Nice picture. Very colorful. Plus, there could be some sort of read into it concerning God and nature, but that's not for me to get into. ;)

I like it.

-Carl