Rock Fishermen #2
These two dedicated and undaunted rock fishermen were photographed from Tacking Point, at Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia, on a sunny winter afternoon.
The swell was perfect for this kind of break and the anglers were in good position to be on intersecting “Rule of Thirds” lines for a good composition. The break was way more than I had hoped for and the winter afternoon light was magic.
Camera: Fuji S9600; RAW; Aperture Priority; f/8; 1/320sec; 39mm; WB Daylight; ISO 80; Hand held.
Processing: S7RAW & Photoshop CS.
Find out more about Fishing in Port Macquarie if you wish.
Visit the Just Fishin’ collection in my BubbleSite Gallery for more avid anglers.
UPDATE: 15-12-09
BIG news! A framed 60cm x 100cm (24”x40”) B&W print of my rock fishing scene has been sold as part of a collection of 16 of my Port Macquarie photographs to be displayed permanently in the Coast Apartments complex.
Enjoy!
FISHIN’
(Click the links!)
Rock Fishing Series
Rock Fishermen #2
Silhouette Series
Pontoon Silhouette Series
Dusk Silhouette on the Pontoon 2/2
Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints


















Janine Hewlett
They picked the right side to fish from! Well captured!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Snapshot,
A very big THANK YOU for being first to spot this watery work and for leaving such a great wrap for my cliff top efforts.
So happy you have enjoyed the moment.
GB
Dennis
Anne Smyth
you’ve said it all in your description…and you were able to take perfect advantage of this perfect opportunity – wonderful
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Anne,
Your ”...wonderful” comment for this rocks ‘n’ ocean scene is much appreciated.
So glad it caught your discerning eye.
GB
Dennis
Maximus
Dennis, don’t go near the edge. Great shot btw. :)
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Max,
“Funny you should say that Max!” (Sounds like a quote from “Maxwell Smart”. 8-)
I was right on the edge for this one mate. Thank you for your encouraging ”...Great shot…” wrap for these brave anglers.
GB
Dennis
GerryMac
outstanding Dennis! fantastic timing with the wave breaking!
Dennis Gay
G’day Gerry,
Your “outstanding…fantastic…” comment for this rocky ‘n’ salty scene is greatly appreciated.
So glad you came up to the point to watch these blokes and the waves in action.
GB
Dennis
dinghysailor1
awesome power of the sea so well captured alongside their intent focus – well seen! lovely work
Dennis Gay replied
G’day DinghySailor,
Your “awesome…” encouraging wrap for my rock fishing effort is greatly appreciated.
So glad it caught your discerning eye.
GB
Dennis
Denzil
What a fantastic shot! it captures perfectly both the allure and the risk for these rock fishermen – crazy buggers! I used to live at Manly as a child, and would watch them on the rocks at the bottom of North Head – scary stuff!
Great composition, wonderful colour and action – top shot all round :)
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Denzil,
A big THANK YOU for your ”..fantastic…” interesting and supportive comment for these fishin’ fools.
So glad you enjoyed the moment and that I could bring back some good memories.
GB
Dennis
Judith Winde
Wow, this is superb! Nothing shows the oceans’ strength and power better than a huge wave breaking against rocks, yet, very litle is more beautiful…or potentially dangerous. ( I hope these fishermen completed their fishing without mishap.) This is an absolutely stunning capture!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Judith,
You little bewdy, another “Wow…”!!!!!
Many thanks for that. So glad this shot has caught your eye and imagination.
These fishermen are quite safe where they are. They and many others are regularly seen along the coast at Port Macquarie trying to catch their dinner.
GB
Dennis
Joyce Dickens,...
Awesome timing on this magnificent seascape; the fishermen really help the viewer understand the magnitude of this dramaticly beautiful image. Well done Dennis!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Joyce,
Your “Awesome…” comment for this rugged rocky seascape is most encouraging and much appreciated.
So happy you have enjoyed the moment.
GB
Dennis
Tracey-Anne Pryke
Fabulous energy shot
Dennis Gay replied
G’day TraceyAnne,
A big THANK YOU for your “Fabulous…” wrap for this surging surf scene. I am so glad it caught your eye.
GB
Dennis
Bryan Peterson
Great capture Dennis, when we have done the work to get to the right place at the right time Mother Nature often provides more than we were hoping for
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Bryan,
Thank you so much for your “Great…” wrap for this photograph of fishin’ fools among the rocks ‘n’ waves.
So happy you have enjoyed the moment.
GB
Dennis
Tim Harper
Wow!! very stunning image!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Tim,
Thank you so much for your “Wow!!...” wrap for this photograph of fishin’ fools among the rocks ‘n’ waves.
So happy you have enjoyed the moment.
GB
Dennis
Prasad
.................................................................and fantastic work, too.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Prasad,
Thank you so much for your ”...fantastic…” wrap for this photograph of fishin’ fools among the rocks ‘n’ waves.
So happy you have enjoyed the moment.
GB
Dennis
ECGardner
Oh my… They are certainly braver than I would have been! It’s gorgeous and yes that break on the rock couldn’t be more perfect. Love the composition and the dynamic feel to this piece. Well done, Dennis.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day EC,
Thank you so much for your “Oh my…” wrap for this photograph of fishin’ fools among the rocks ‘n’ waves.
So happy you have enjoyed the moment.
GB
Dennis
SharonD
Beautiful picture Dennis.The colours are wonderful and that large wave shows the size of nature against man.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Sharon,
Thank you so much for your “Beautiful…” wrap for this photograph of fishin’ fools among the rocks ‘n’ waves.
So happy you have enjoyed the moment.
GB
Dennis
debsphotos
Didnt everything come together perfectly Dennis!!!!! What a wave and for those brave or foolish fisherman….well!!Excellent capture…wonderful colours!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Deb,
Thank you so much for your ”...Excellent…” wrap for this photograph of fishin’ fools among the rocks ‘n’ waves.
So happy you have enjoyed the moment.
GB
Dennis
odarkeone
Top Shot Dennis
I love how you have shot this in RAW trying that format my self
Whole new field for photo’s
Looking forward to our chat
Gary
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Gary,
Thank you so much for your “Top Shot…” wrap for this photograph of fishin’ fools among the rocks ‘n’ waves.
So happy you have enjoyed the moment.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day Denzil,
Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites.
GB
Dennis
Stevie Mancini
This is great Dennis, really attracted to the composition. Yea, the fishermen have got some nerves being that close. Thats dedication for ya :)
Great work mate
Stevie
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Stevie,
It’s either dedication, insanity or fish addiction! ;-)
A big THANK YOU to you man for daring to peek over the cliff at the scene below and for leaving your most encouraging ”...great…” comment for my windswept efforts.
GB
Dennis
naturelover
Spectacular shot-wonderful colours-love it!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day NL,
Many thanks for overcoming your vertigo and peering over the cliff edge to take in this scene. Thank you too for your most encouraging “Spectacular…” wrap for my wet ‘n’ dry efforts.
GB
Dennis
Maureen Bloesch
you mean he is fishing for rocks? LOL
Maureen Bloesch
Lovely shot….
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Maureen,
Many thanks for overcoming your vertigo and peering over the cliff edge to take in this scene. Thank you too for your most encouraging “Levely…” wrap for my wet ‘n’ dry efforts.
Yup! They are after Stonefish! ;-)
GB
Dennis
Jim Caldwell
Terrific catch
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Jim,
Many thanks for overcoming your vertigo and peering over the cliff edge to take in this scene. Thank you too for your most encouraging “Terrific…” wrap for my wet ‘n’ dry efforts.
GB
Dennis
Carisma
This is very special Denny!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Carisma,
Many thanks for overcoming your vertigo and peering over the cliff edge to take in this scene. Thank you too for your most encouraging ”...very special…” wrap for my wet ‘n’ dry efforts.
GB
Dennis
Rosalie Dale IPA
You know what Dennis, I think everyone likes this pic!!! Way to go buddy – so do I.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Rosalie,
Many thanks for overcoming your vertigo and peering over the cliff edge to take in this scene. Thank you too for your most encouraging ”...everyone likes this…” wrap for my wet ‘n’ dry efforts.
So glad you put yourself on the list. 8-)
GB
Dennis
Elf Evans
Excellent work!!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Elf,
Many thanks for overcoming your vertigo and peering over the cliff edge to take in this scene. Thank you too for your most encouraging “Excellent…” wrap for my wet ‘n’ dry efforts.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day Camerashy …. wherever you are …..,
Thank you for adding this work to your favourites. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day Bidkev …. wherever you are …..,
Thank you for adding this work to your favourites. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.
GB
Dennis
Mark Bowden
A great capture Dennis and the two fishermen give us a sense of scale.
Nice one.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Mark,
Many thanks for overcoming your vertigo and peering over the cliff edge to take in this scene.
Thank you too for your most encouraging “…Nice one.” wrap for my wet ‘n’ dry efforts.
GB
Dennis
Hans Kawitzki
The perfect catch (by you Dennis) brilliant details and composition
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Hans,
Many thanks for overcoming your vertigo and peering over the cliff edge to take in this scene.
Thank you too for your most encouraging “…perfect catch…” wrap for my wet ‘n’ dry efforts.
GB
Dennis
Stephen Rowsell
beautiful wave shot, well composed.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Steve,
Many thanks for overcoming your vertigo and peering over the cliff edge to take in this scene.
Thank you too for your most encouraging “…well composed.” wrap for my wet ‘n’ dry efforts.
GB
Dennis
RealPainter
powerful, awesome, keep shooting….......great photo
Dennis Gay replied
G’day RealPainter,
Many thanks for overcoming your vertigo and peering over the cliff edge to take in this scene.
Thank you too for your most encouraging “…great photo” wrap for my wet ‘n’ dry efforts.
GB
Dennis
Mountainimage
Very powerful. It seems surreal that any fish could be caught in that torrent. Lovely work.
Dennis Gay replied
Blessed Be MI!
Welcome to Port and this rugged part of our coastline.
Thank you kindly for your supportive and encouraging “Very powerful…Lovely work.” wrap for this fishing action shot.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day Edyta Pelc .... wherever you are …..,
Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites collection. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it and how it made you feel.
GB
Dennis
JaneCronin
Whilst enjoying the compositon and drama, am I mainly thinking is the man a complete loon still standing on the rock! Is the next one in the series ‘man washed out to sea’?
Dennis Gay replied
Carumba JANE!
Great to have you with me at this little fishermen’s cove.
Muchos gracias Senora for your most appreciative and encouraging comment and for the question posed by your remarks.
These men were quite safe really. It looks as though they are right near the water due to my elevated point of view but were in fact high and dry. They are most probably very experienced rock fishermen and by fishing as a duo they increase the safety factor.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay 3 days ago
UPDATE: 15-12-09
BIG news! A framed 60cm x 100cm (24”x40”) B&W print of my rock fishing scene has been sold as part of a collection of 16 of my Port Macquarie photographs to be displayed permanently in the Coast Apartments complex.
My sincerest, warmest thanks to Graeme and Johanne of Coast Apartments and to all who have appreciated and supported this work and helped keep the dream alive.
GB
Dennis