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My Fly Reel

Posted by
Jerry (Tampa, United States) on 19 February 2007 in Miscellaneous and Portfolio.

I love fly fishing! I no longer have the time to fish as much as I would like to. But growing up, it was my main passion. This is an "Everglades" model made by Ted Juracsik on the east coast of Florida - they make the finest fly fishing reels in the world! Big thanks to Suby for assistance on border!

Canon EOS 30D 1/60 second F/4.0 ISO 400 60 mm

Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Tokyo, Japan

Nice detail in this photo Jerry, really sharp and nicely composed, the presentation is great as well, Great work!

19 Feb 2007 4:26pm

@Alfredo J. Martiz J.: The encouragement is greatly appreciated!

MontereyJohn from California, United States

I do LOVE macro. Nice image.

19 Feb 2007 4:26pm

@MontereyJohn: Thanks John! There is NO end to the possibilities of macro!

badala from Leiria, Portugal

Superb macro.

19 Feb 2007 4:41pm

@badala: Many thanks badala!

purelysnow from Chengdu, China

Definitely a photo for the portfolio

19 Feb 2007 4:59pm

@purelysnow: Thank you for the kind words! Much appreciated!

benjamin from Singapore

sharp and well lit!... beautiful...

19 Feb 2007 5:11pm

@benjamin: thanks benjamin - much appreciated!

Dan Meyers from Macomb, United States

Nice touch with the border. Have a great afternoon Jerry.

19 Feb 2007 6:49pm

@Dan Meyers: Thanks Dan! I have always been impressed with the terrific borers I have viewed and our fellow member, Suby was kind enough to send me a step by step tutorial - then he even critiqued it offered more help!!!! What a guy - so some of the credit I gladly pass on to Suby!

Evie Sears from Fairfax, VA, United States

Very good macro - nice, sharp detail.

19 Feb 2007 7:25pm

@Evie Sears: Thanks Evie - your kind words are appreciated!

adalove from Alcala de Guadaira, Spain

Great light, stands out the colours on top! And love the detailed letters.

19 Feb 2007 7:49pm

@adalove: I appreciate your kind words adalove!

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

I like the way the light falls on this one.

I don't know too much about fly fishing, but it always looks so calm when I see it portrayed on TV.

19 Feb 2007 7:57pm

@Laurie: Thanks Laurie - I always appreciate your visits!

Stu from Kyoto, Japan

Love the metallic look Jerry. Don't know anything about fly fishing but it looks like a beauty! Wonderful sharp shot!

19 Feb 2007 8:13pm

@Stu: Many thanks Stu!

kaveh from TEHRAN, Iran

Good macro! light & focus is technical.

19 Feb 2007 8:28pm

@kaveh: I appreciate that kaveh!

objectif-plume from Belgium

très beau détail!

19 Feb 2007 8:42pm

@objectif-plume: many thanks my friend!

Yvon from Meerkerk, Netherlands

I love your photo, the metallic look is great as well as the presentation. I did fly fish a couple of time, but I enjoyed sitting at the water edge more (looking around and taking photos). Thanks for your nice comments on my photos.

19 Feb 2007 9:01pm

@Yvon: Yvon - your kind words of encouragement are appreciated!

Pedro Ferreira from Portugal

Very sharp, nice detail, good job

19 Feb 2007 9:30pm

@Pedro Ferreira: Much thank Pedro!

Dawn Sutherland from Phoenix, United States

Amazing shot! I love to photograph the "everyday" things that most people overlook. Everything is beautiful in its own way!!

19 Feb 2007 10:25pm

@Dawn Sutherland: Thanks dawn - your encouragement is greatly appreciated!

Anne from White Rock, Canada

Nice shot Jerry! I love your frame and 'matting'!

19 Feb 2007 11:04pm

@Anne: Thanks Anne - I had help on the framing/matting - another A3 member sent me a tutorial and I just love it! We have some REALLY talented people in our group! Cheers!

Anne from White Rock, Canada

PS. Goes well with your change of template color!

19 Feb 2007 11:06pm

@Anne: PS Thanks again!!!!

jennifer radio from United States

This is so interesting!

20 Feb 2007 1:11am

@jennifer radio: Much thanks Jennifer!

Michael Zhang from New York City, United States

I love how crisp the text on the reel is.

20 Feb 2007 3:14am

@Michael Zhang: Thanks Michael! I always appreciate your kind words!

Lightscape from Redondo Beach, United States

If you don't already, you might want to consider a career in product photography. Great job -- Rory

20 Feb 2007 5:31am

@Lightscape: Much thanks and appreciation Rory!

Lazy Aussie from Australia

No fish to show Jerry, he he?

20 Feb 2007 6:12am

@Lazy Aussie: No fish now - many, many fond memories - thanks LA!!!!

Manuela Photography from Hainburg (near Frankfurt/Main), Germany

Excellent Jerry!

20 Feb 2007 8:55am

@Manuela Photography: I appreciate your kind words!

Massey from New Delhi, India

wonderful composition Jerry!

20 Feb 2007 9:05am

@Massey: Many thanks Massey!

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

Absolutely excellent! You could sell that photo to Ted Juracsik for an advertisement! Exceptional!

20 Feb 2007 12:34pm

@Craiger: Thanks Craiger! Ironically, Juracsik is a customer of mine! I sell them aluminum....I do appreciate the comments!

Jen from Jessup, United States

Absolutely beautiful!! The border is great too!

20 Feb 2007 2:21pm

@Jen: Jen - your kind words of encouragement are appreciated!

Josie Soho from Noho, United States

Reel nice macro! ;-)

20 Feb 2007 2:23pm

@Josie Soho: many thanks Josie!

1000 Words from Frisco, TX, United States

I love it. Especially how he light reflects the glitter of the silver.

20 Feb 2007 4:49pm

@1000 Words: Much thanks for the kind words!

Shuva from Hyderabad, India

Very interesting closeup, I could have never guessed what it is.

20 Feb 2007 5:44pm

@Shuva: Thanks Shuva - always a pleasure to hear from you!

Ross from Mena, United States

Very nice! I like the border and title placement as well.

20 Feb 2007 9:26pm

@Ross: Much thanks Ross - I appreciate your kind words!

dee from Innsbruck, Austria

Great image. I like the contrast between the colours - the cool silver and the warm gold.

21 Feb 2007 8:56am

@dee: many thanks dee - I appreciate your kind words!

M.E. from Encino, United States

what a sharp b/w image!

find the time to go fishing, esp cause you said it was once your "passion."

21 Feb 2007 12:43pm

@M.E.: Thanks M.E.!! I should go fishing more, but I'm always looking for something to photograph.....

Shiva from Kajang, Malaysia

What else can I say?? I am jealous mate! I love the lighting here, the same like the previous fishing rod!

21 Feb 2007 1:43pm

@Shiva: Thanks again Shiva!

Zing from Hamilton, New Zealand

Great photo Jerry! Very sharp.

25 Feb 2007 7:11pm

@Zing: I thank you Zing! Always appreciate encouragement!

Henrik from Aarhus, Denmark

Hi Jerry.
Thanks for your comment on my site. Made me browse through yours too. I like this one especially, but as you might have guessed, I have a certain feeling about macros.
Another thing: Your passion for your wife Linda shines through several of your pics. Wonderful:-)

12 Mar 2007 1:50pm

@Henrik: Thanks Henrik - I'm delighted to find your wonderful blog! I appreciate you visiting me - I always get inspiration and some tips from talented people like you! Linda still trips my trigger....

Canon EOS 30D
1/60 second
F/4.0
ISO 400
60 mm