Wetting a Line

Artist: Craig Goldsmith
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Wetting a Line

One of my favourite portraits of my Dad, doing what he loves more then anything else in the world fishing. If he could he’d spend every day fishing, as it is he sometimes wets a line three or four times a day. On this occasion I decided to get up early and document him enjoying his sport. This is the result, it has special sentimental value to me, but I felt like sharing it as something different to what I’ve been posting recently.

Wetting a Line belongs to the following groups:

In the Moment and Kairos - Capturing the Decisive Moment

Andrew Bosman, about 1 year ago

This is a beauty Craig and your description is great, a real insight. Thanks for sharing.
Halcyon007, about 1 year ago

The look of concentration on the chap’s face is excellent – Lovely lighting too Craig – Nice one
Halcyon007, about 1 year ago

Sorry for calling your Dad “Chap” Craig. Teach me to post before reading the description!!!!
meerimages, about 1 year ago

Wow this is one beautiful image…:) just love the colours and the way it is composed well done!!!
Michael Douglass, about 1 year ago

Craig I like the story as much as the image, great take, that light on his arm and the shadow, his profile, awesome take.
Charles Dobbs, about 1 year ago

Wonderful shot Craig! Just the sentimental value of this picture alone makes it priceless.
Craig Goldsmith, about 1 year ago

Thanks for the feedback, and Stuart I’m sure neither myself or my Dad would be offend by the use of Chap, I’m sure he’s been called worse. :)
Popular Mr, about 1 year ago

Did he catch any fish that day ?
Craig Goldsmith, about 1 year ago

He has a knack, he catches fish almost every time he goes out, he doesn’t keep many, usually just enough for a nice meal at the end of the day. We were very spoilt growing up, always fresh delicious fish, none of this frozen or store bought junk.

And yes he did catch fish that day. (BTW off topic but I found this gem playing around with lightroom the first time, I pointed it at a 200GB directory of images, it crashed a few times but in the end I found this amongst the many images).
Andy Buchowiecki, about 1 year ago

So good a photo,I like the contrast,comment.
Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago

a really beautiful image – i think your dad has the right idea
K.D. Hemi, about 1 year ago

Your title and description sit wonderfully with image… great job Craig!
Craig Goldsmith, about 1 year ago

Thanks all!

Deborah – Yes, he’s got his priorities sorted out.

Khemi – I’m glad you like it, I usually struggle with titling the images, but this one just came easily too me.
Michelle422, about 1 year ago

Portraits are so interesting and this one is just wonderful, especially knowing that he is your Dad. Very precious.

Great contrast black against the gold.

Hate to be cliched but this would be a great Father’s Day card. Hear me people? Those people who are lucky enough to still have their fathers in their lives that is. Best wishes, Michelle.
Craig Goldsmith, about 1 year ago

Hi Michelle, I actually didn’t think it had much commerical value and it also felt wrong to be making money from this image so I actually have the lowest markup of all my images on this one at only 10%. I never even thought of father’s day, great thinking. I have before I joined redbubble given it to his parents as a gift, they really liked it, his Dad too is a crazy keen fisherman now aged 86 and still out at the beach or the local river.
KathyT, about 1 year ago

Fantastic silhouette portrait Craig – lovely lighting and colour!
Trifle, 12 months ago

One to keep, lovely.
cheerishables, 12 months ago

Beautiful silhouette! Love the composition and the golden sky too!
Jessica Tremp, 12 months ago

beautiful colours and mood
Tom Trinca, 12 months ago

Great silhouette. i love fishing, this image takes me back
missdaisy, 11 months ago

I love this kind of shot im always looking for the right time… sadley not happend yet though! its very sharp and has alot of detail, great!
webgrrl, 11 months ago

gorgeous colours…..sun soaked!
Cadence, 11 months ago

Once again this is a wonderful image =) I don’t know how to reply to comments on my own page, but to answer your question; yes, I did dye my hair since that photo was taken. I cut it short, too, and I regret it so much. I want my long blonde hair back! But it was really thoughtful of you to notice =)
Craig Goldsmith, 11 months ago

Cadence – Replying on your own page is pretty much the same as posting here, but thanks for dropping past and answering my question. Your long blonde hair was certainly nice, I can’t really tell from the profile shot what your dark short hair is like, other then pretty short at fringe level.
Cadence, 11 months ago

Oh okay – thanks, Craig! =D Then I posted a reply to your other question on the photo there =) Thank you so much for your kindness and your help!
Tony Moore, 11 months ago

I like the fact he’s your dad, if I got one of my half dad as good as this, I would be a happy man.
Suprman, 11 months ago

I love the composition of this photo and the silloette aspect of your dad is a great contrast to the vibrant sky. There is something about photos of family that hold so much more than your “average” shot.
Walter Quirtmair, 11 months ago

Excellent work, very tasteful. The colors are amazing, like in all your photos!
Damian, 11 months ago

Awesome shot, love the lighting and the silhouette.
kellymb, 11 months ago

beautiful composition, it’s such a wonderful moment you’ve caught :)
KrisKeen, 11 months ago

Craig, this is GOLD! Print it! Its fantastic
Craig Goldsmith, 11 months ago

Thanks everyone, my grandparents have a print of this that they were wrapped with, I’m considering a canvas for Dad for his B’day or Xmas.
Samantha R, 11 months ago

Craig, you really caught that moment I think you were lookin for,very nice makes me want to call my dad & say I Love him, just to remind him of what he knows!
paul777, 11 months ago

What a lovely shot…..great colour and even though it is a silhouette you can see that he loves his fishing. What great picture for the family. A1.
Craig Goldsmith, 11 months ago

I’m glad you like it Samantha and that it reminds people of their Dads.
ed wong, 11 months ago

this is beautiful – classic shot!!
Susan Zohn, 11 months ago

I love this photo. As someone that loves fishing I can relate to the feeling behind this photo. You not only capture a moment but a long lasting memory that you yourself will carry forever. You have a masterpiece.
Deborah Fuller, 11 months ago

I realy love the feeling in this shot. I think that it is always nice to have your father around. I’m lucky to have my dad. with me. he is my insperation. He tought me how to draw and is teeching me how to paint.
www. funkeldin..., 10 months ago

another beauty .. love this t bits
Robert Elliott, 10 months ago

A wonderful image. It says a lot!!!!
Benjamin Scheurer, 10 months ago

Your shot has such an amazing feel.
A detail I love about it is the line of sunshine on the arm.
Craig Goldsmith, 10 months ago

There are lots of little details I like, the sun on the arm, the fact you can make out my Dad’s glasses, the fishing line faintly visible, the expression on his face of concentration and the OOF yacht mast int he background.
David Taylor, 10 months ago

Great use of light Craig!
Roseann, 10 months ago

I like this one because it brings back memories of me fishing with my dad.
Robert Boretti, 9 months ago

Wonderful! Reminds me of my dad.. Your dad and my dad would probably get along real well. Give them a couple fishing poles and some bait and that’s it! Thank You for sharing this photo! :-)
wanda lechene, 8 months ago

great capture i love it
pmistric, 8 months ago

Beautiful shot of your dad. The silhouette is awesome and the yellow tones are great. You should frame this for him.
sasha, 7 months ago

Great silhouette – love the dof
Dani Farley, 7 months ago

nice silhouette, great depth
Jonicool, 7 months ago

Priceless image, love the lighting!
Jeremy Harrington, 7 months ago

this is a fantastic shot mate.. so peaceful
yanmos, 6 months ago

Great colors! Love this one!
coffeebean, 6 months ago

This is a stunning shot, lovely work. You are very very talented
Patricia Moore, 6 months ago

I love this picture,it is great!
Amy-lee Foley, 6 months ago

Awsome picuture
Its a little bit like my “Wishin i was Fishin” T-shirt haha

Amy-lee
xXxOoO
dinghysailor1, 5 months ago

such a personal moment and shot and I bet he loves it as much as the rest of us do!
Rosina Lamberti, 4 months ago

Very nice! Great work!
George Lenz, 4 months ago

nice capture
tomg, 4 months ago

A nicely composed shot. Most of us can understand why it would mean so much to you. That is one of the joys of photography, we are able to capture emotive moments in our lives and keep them to review and savour for ever …
vinee, 4 months ago

I love the title and the way you have described it and plus the image.I love it all.
Ellen, 4 months ago

How beautiful!
Nicole Pearce, 4 months ago

Wonderful Craig!
Kim Roper, 4 months ago

A lovely silhouetted image, lovely colours and a wonderful memory for you to treasure!
Christopher E..., 4 months ago

excellent composition!
Nenad Kostadin..., 3 months ago

Beautifull moment, great shot!
David Wyatt, 3 months ago

Lovely image with great silhouette effect, excellent shot!
Kathleen Hill, 3 months ago

Nice silhouette, lovely light and good placement of your Dad
Prasad, about 1 month ago

Just priceless beauty. Excellent capture and great honor to your beloved Dad, Craig
Ann Rodriquez, about 1 month ago

This is truly a heart-moving photo. I bet your dad loves it too. Your dad sounds like my husband – he’d rather be fishing (or hunting) than just about anything! : ) He’s almost in pain if he can’t fish, lol. : ) Hey, I’ve submitted a group request, to be entitled “Hunting and Fishing the Great Outdoors,” and this is exactly the kind of work I’d love to have in it! If you’re interested, keep your eyes open… : )
Steven Novak, about 1 month ago

Great shot. The color in the background is stunning.
Sheila McCrea, 21 days ago

Superb silhouette capture