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Apparently there is a photo of two northern pike attacking a third, smaller pike going viral out there in the internet/Facebook world. Several months ago a kid in Estonia (of all places) posted the photo on his Facebook wall, claiming it was a photo he took that weekend while fishing...and it got passed around online in that country quite a bit. Now it has captured the attention of a bunch of German pike fisherman and is making its marry way around that country as well. There are no photo credits attached to the photo, or even accurate mention of when and where this vicious pike attack took place. Well, here is the deal...It is my photo. I took it on 10 May 2009 while fly fishing Lake Ladora in the Rocky Mountain Arsenal near Denver, Colorado. Since posting it online I have had many people contact me asking to use the photo in a number of different applications. Always I have agreed. For free. I am not a professional photographer...just stumbled onto the opportunity and snapped the shot. Perks of spending so much time on the water. I posted it online to share the image with other die-hard pike fishermen...and others who may enjoy or be amazed by the photo. It would be nice if I got some photo credits, though...
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Wow! Just saw it for the first time today. Great shot Jay.
ReplyDeleteYeah, whatever. ; ) I'm kidding. You know, it's funny. I am a very avid photographer and I find it sad that I cannot have the best of both worlds. I want to be able to shoot photos AND fly fish! I want someone to shoot some amazing photos all the while me shooting amazing photos of them and the scenery and wildlife! Okay, enough ranting. Back to the picture. Amazing. Seriously. If the original was in a high resolution, I would ask for the original so I could blow it up and frame it. Spectacular picture, my friend.
ReplyDeleteAwesome shot! I hope one day we can fish together.
ReplyDeleteJay oh so true buddy.
ReplyDeleteLast season I send a picture to a well know fly fishing magazine in the UK.
They published the picture, a full A4 page with my caption. No credit. When I asked why they said it was sent in too late to mention my name. I asked them to mention it in the next months edition, did they?? Did the s---t. They will never get another picture from me. Also I always ask if I want to show a video or picture on my blog, always.
I remember well seeing that amazing photo on your blog when you originally posted it. As an artist I can identify with your frustation but at least I get to sign my stuff. It's a bloody jungle out there!
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