A well-earned rest

Anthony Vella

A well-earned rest

They’ve been out fishing for five long days. Day and night the nets were cast, but the harvest was poor. The fish caught was much less than expected, but hopefully just enough for the Master to pay a small Christmas Bonus to the Crew. Less than last year’s, but together with their share of the catch, it should be adequate enough to see them through most of the Christmas-time expenses. The rough weather they encountered while at sea gave them a few bumps, but these were soon forgotten at the sight of their families on the jetty, just as soon as they approached the mooring spot at the small Fishing Village of Marsaxlokk. Christmas is just three days away and the forcasted rough weather will surely not see them out at sea for another week or so. Good job….they need to spend a few days with their families. This could be their first Christmas together for the last three or four years. The fish has already been loaded onto the truck, and the couple of hours spent cleaning the boat to make it ship-shape again and secure enough were well-worth the effort. All they could think of now is a well-earned rest.

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A well-earned rest by Anthony Vella
A well-earned rest by Anthony Vella
  • Bootiewootsy

    Bootiewootsy

    Wonderful sky with great clouds above the colorfl ships.. Wonderful image.. The colors are so vibrant and I find myself looking deeply into the photo to see every little thing.. Well done

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Hi Carol. Nice of you to visit and comment so favourably. Thank you my friend.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Great capture

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you for your kind comment Antanas….much appreciated my friend.

  • Warren Williams

    Warren Williams

    Like this, it tell a story,and you have written it well.
    Happy New Year to you .

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Hi Warren…nice to know you like both picture and story. Thank you for your visit and kind comment. A Happy and Prosperous New Year to you and your loved ones too my friend.

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    A superb image and needless to say marvellous narrative once again.

    I am not normally a fan of HDR but you have the balance just right here,
    It has given this image a nice mood without being too in your face.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Hello Mike. I try to make my pictures more interesting by adding a short story or description. It helps me with my English too. HDR is a process I can now say I’m hooked to, mind you, not all pictures would be good enough for HDR processing, but normally those that are, will turn out good enough to present on Redbubble. Thank you for your visit and kind comment my friend.

  • rasnidreamer

    rasnidreamer

    Fabulous capture and HDR work Anthony. You have mastered the HDR so well. It’s not over-worked and just makes your subject POP! As always I also love your ability to describe things so well. You always make me feel as though I am right there and a part of things. Kudos to you my friend!!!

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you for your very kind comment my dear friend . I try to do my best to present good work on Redbubble Sue. HDR has become my favourity process now, and I find that writing a short description or story adds spice to the picture. I’m pleased to know that you like my work and that it gives you a few moments of pleasure.

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    Excellent words and picture, Anthony. It reminded me of that movie, The Perfect Storm, for some reason. I loved that movie. xo

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Hi Lori…glad to know you like both picture and story. I remember that movie with George Cloony….I must admit it took my breath away, and made me promise myself not to go out on boats anymore. I’m over it now, but it was a most impressive movie!. Thank you for your very kind comment my friend.

  • Christian Zammit

    Christian Zammit

    you work is always great!!!

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Christian….glad you like my work my friend.

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Excellent work Tony!!

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Marvin.

  • Steven Agius

    Steven Agius

    Superb work Tony !

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Steven…..I wasn’t so sure about this shot at first, then I made up enough courage to upload it. Glad you like this picture my friend.

  • shakey

    shakey

    Great image Anthony.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you shakey. Appreciate your visit and kind comment.

  • Alf Caruana

    Alf Caruana

    sensational tones Anthony

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Alf. Pleased to know you like this image my friend.

  • Smudger

    Smudger

    wonderful

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Than you Steve.

  • Jack McCabe

    Jack McCabe


    I give it a Thumbs Up!

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Hi Jack. Nice to have you visit my portfolio. Thank you for your kind comment.

  • Marcus Grant

    Marcus Grant

    Great work Anthony, the range of tones in this shot is amazing

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Hi Marcus. Thank you my friend. Nice to know you like this image.

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos

    What an excellent narrative Tony!! You give so much “meaning” to your images!! Its wonderful to read!! Fantastic work!! *-)

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Deb….glad you like both picture and narrative my friend.

  • Sharon Perrett

    Sharon Perrett

    beautiful shot, the colours and sooooo vibrant and sparkling, great work

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Sharon. Appreciate your positive comment my friend.

  • Catherine Alexander

    Catherine Ale...

    Wonderful photo and detailed description on the life of those fishermen. Thank you for sharing, Anthony.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Hi Catherine. I tried to show some of the hardships these people experience during the course of their work. They have no holidays…..once the seasonis open and the weather is good, away they go. They certainly can’t afford to lose a day of fishing no matter what. Thank you for your visit and positive comment my friend.

  • Alison Cornford-Matheson

    Alison Cornfor...

    The colours of the Maltese fishing boats are as beautiful as the island itself. Well captured Tony!

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Alison….very nice of you to comment so kindly on both my Island and my work.

  • Charlie Sawyer

    Charlie Sawyer

    Interesting, unusual view – well-exposed. Nice story too.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Charlie…..nice to know you find my work interesting enough to merit your kind comment my friend.

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    A fabulous shot Anthony mate, well done.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you so much Jason my friend.

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    Bright colors against grey skies,terrific combination and impact!!

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Lance. Appreciate your visit and kind comment.

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Your HDR shots are just superb mate, excellent colour and etail Anthony, it’s great.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Jason….....coming from whom I regard as a master of HDR, I am honoured with your very encouraging comment about this work. Appreciate your kind ‘pat on the back ’ my friend.

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    congratulations on winning the challenge Anthony, well deserved

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you so much my friend.

  • Dave Law

    Dave Law

    WELL DONE ANTHONY

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Dave. I’m honoured to win this challenge and very proud to be a member of this beautiful Group.

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    Wonderful image and story. Congratulations on the well deserved honor of winning the challenge.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you very much Marjorie. Appreciate your compliment.

  • Bootkneck

    Bootkneck

    This is fantastic well done. A worthy winner.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Bootneck. You’re very kind.

  • Edwin Catania

    Edwin Catania

    prosit Tony — i like the composition and subject matter! -A WORTHY WIN

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you my friend. Appreciate your kind compliment siehbi. Narak. Please check your Bubblemail.

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    Congratulations on winning the challenge with such a great picture and a wonderful ture-life-story to go with it too. Marvellous! Don.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Don. Your kind comment and compliment are greatly appreciated.

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Beautiful work!

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you my friend. Much appreciated.

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    Well done and many congratulations on winning the challenge Anthony – it is a wonderful shot.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you so much for your kind words Anthony.

  • Lorraine Parramore

    Lorraine Parra...

    Many congratulations on your win, wonderful shot.

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Lorraine. You have an exquisite portfolio. I hope to visit shortly.

  • brigusser

    brigusser

    I love this image…........................

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you so much. Glad you like this image.

  • IngridSonja

    IngridSonja

    Excellent shot!

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Ingrid. Appreciate your kind comment

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    This is an incredible image that you bring to life even more with your words!

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Tibby…..you’re so kind.

  • Yana

    Yana

    Its a beautiful photo!

  • Anthony Vella replied

    Thank you Yana. So glad you like this image. Appreciate your visit and kind comment.

  • Yana

    Yana

    hi again. As you might have noticed those photos were taken on my way back from the cruise last year. I do not know much about a photography but as I bought this digital camera I try to make use of it whenever possible.

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