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The Argument

by Eva McDermott

Gallery: POP PhotosPosted June 4, 2013646 views4 comments
Nusfjord, Norway

These hanging fish heads seem to be arguing about something.

Nusfjord is one of Norway's oldest fishing villages and serves as a living museum (except of course for the fish) of Norway's cod fish industry. Taken on a Transient Light Workshop.

Thanks for having a look.

Canon 5DM2
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L at 51mm
ISO100 1/30sec f/11

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by John Clulow on June 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM
You're welcome. You are making a statement, that these fish heads seem to be arguing about something.

Assuming that you are asking for the viewer's perception of this idea, I guess I would answer that question by saying the something they might be arguing about could well be their early demise. All sentient beings want to live and be happy. Perhaps this image testifies to a terrible fact of nature that countermands that wish.

I'm guessing that these comments are germane to the reason you posted this image. I'm just guessing since you didn't state your intent explicitly.
Registered on November 1, 2012, 155 Posts, 1079 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 4, 2013 at 3:18 PM
I would be angry too if I was hung out to dry! :biggrin: They are not very pretty here, but they sure do taste good!

You've conveyed your message quite clearly, Eva. Well done.
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on August 9, 2013 at 10:38 PM
Your photos are certainly evocative, Eva, and so is this one. I find it disturbing and shocking and can't take my eyes off it...
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments
Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on August 9, 2013 at 11:13 PM
This brings back awful childhood memories of cods head stew staring back at me from the dinner table !! :biggrin:

Great catch ,no pun intended !! :wink:
Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments