Gore Point Gathering Point

© Gary H. Minish

Gore Point Gathering Point

Uploaded: July 15, 2010

Description

As described in a previous photo, the seiner is pulling the net in a large hook shaped formation to trap the salmon as they pass through. The guy in the skif and the girl on the bow of the seiner are plunging. The plunger is simply a big cup on the end of a long pole (essentially like a bathroom plunger) that makes a very loud popping sound when you slam it into the water. It scares the salmon and keeps them from swimming around the boats to get out of the net.

Taken at Valdez, Alaska. Sony DSC-R1, ISO-160, f8.0, 1/640

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/6400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 19.00 mm, Model: DSC-R1

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 16, 2010

Outstanding clarity and capture Gary - Great info too! Jeff #1288802

Carolyn J. Connolly July 16, 2010

Wow, Gary - it's great to see some images from you!! :o) I'm sorry though, that it's been a while since last I checked out your gallery!! ;o/

The light, reflection, colours, interest, composition and sky here all are just exceptional, my friend!! I've also learned my new word for the day - 'seine' - so thanks!! ;o) #8767263

Tarun Bose July 16, 2010

Beautiful capture, Gary. #8768106

Gary H. Minish level-classic July 18, 2010

Jeff, Tarun; Thank you for the positive feedback. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

Carolyn; It's always good to hear from you! Glad you stopped by my gallery :-) I paid my way through my first year of college by working on a "seiner" just like this one so I'm quite familiar with how they work. I'm glad I was able to introduce something new to your life! Hope you have lots of great photo opportunities this year! -- Gary #8771933


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