Salmon on the Skagit

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 16, 2010127 views5 comments

While exploring the gravel bars of the Skagit River near North Cascades NP I noticed movement at my feet. Dozens of salmon were busy spawning at my feet. I enjoy the shot more for the abstract qualities, yet the story adds to the scene.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 16, 2010 at 4:08 PM

Aside from the vignetting being a little heavy for my personal tastes I like this a lot. A great veriety of colors to please the eyes, and the texture is just as nice. Well done.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on November 16, 2010 at 4:40 PM

What a neat shot and a great experience to be there. I wonder how this would look a little softer, actually, Tim; some places look a little crisp. It's a fine and colorful abstraction of a wonderful event.

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Comment posted by Rohn B. McKee on November 16, 2010 at 4:53 PM

Wow! a rare moment of beauty and life.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 16, 2010 at 9:56 PM

I like the abstractness of it too, and the selective focus heightens this

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Comment posted by Timothy F. Hale on November 17, 2010 at 5:00 PM

Thanks to all that commented. Iy is much appreciated.

Tim

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