Monday, January 16, 2012

Dancing With Danger




Rock fishing is quite popular along much of Australia's coastline and I guess with pleasant weather and views like this I can understand why. It is also the most dangerous form of fishing. Can you spot the fishermen in the distance?




A primary safety rule is don't fish alone and I was pleased to see these guys enjoying each others company and also choosing a relatively safe location. The next three photos were taken over a couple of minutes.













A walk around the headland was a beautiful way to end to New Years Day, with Master J enjoying a sunset fly overhead, you can just see his r.c. plane in the top left corner above. I enjoy sorting through our holiday photos and look forward to visiting the seaside again, but you won't catch me rock fishing!

59 comments:

leanne can blog said...

I agree, no rock fishing for me either! Lovely shots of your walk around the rocks-nothing better than a walk at the beach.

Angie said...

Lovely photographs! The fishing does look dangerous, though.

Rick said...

Gorgeous scenery, and yes, that does look like tempting fate with those waves crashing in.

I was curious though whether the fishermen threw the rocks back afterwards, as in 'catch and release'.

;-)

Have a great week !

tinajo said...

These pics are great, makes me wanna go fishing! :-)

Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said...

Love your sense of humour Rick! I didn't check their bags on the way home so I guess we'll never know!

Ruby said...

beautiful photos!

Mark said...

Great action shots Karen.

Laura~Pretty Pix said...

So lovely, but I can see why it's dangerous. You captured the wave action beautifully. Wonderful images!

A Creative Grace said...

yes, I don't blame you! A lovely post.

One said...

Wow! Beautiful captures and I can see what you mean by danger in rock fishing.

geanina said...

beautiful dance:)....

Lui said...

How meditative to fish in that rocky place!

Isabelle said...

... danger is usually seen by one who is watching, not by one who is fishing or hiking or going down the snow covered slopes at high speed... :) have a good week!

Lisa Gordon said...

What a wonderful place to be! It looks so very peaceful, and your photographs here are beautiful.

Thank you for sharing with us today at The Creative Exchange.

Have a wonderful day!

lisa.

Jeanne said...

The first photo is so lovely, capturing the peace and the reflections, then you can increasingly see what you are talking about when you say this is a dangerous sport. Hope the fish are very good. Lovely photos~

Unknown said...

What amazing photos. That fishing does look pretty dangerous..

Hugs,Linda

Sherri B. said...

What gorgeous photos...such beautiful scenery!

Larry said...

Such a beautiful spot... Larry

Unknown said...

It really looks beautiful there.

Sylvia K said...

A gorgeous place, but I think I'll pass on the rock fishing!! Wonderful captures as always! You are surrounded by so much beauty! What a great world you have!

Sylvia

Judy said...

I could see my hubby rock fishing...Great captures!

Sivinden said...

Impressive scenery and the light is beautiful. Great shots!

Giga said...

Mimo iż uwielbiam morze, nie chciałabym żeby mnie fala wciągnęła do wody.Już to przeżyłam :-(. Podziwiam więc rybaków, że się nie boją. Cudowne zdjęcia . Pozdrawiam.

Although I love the sea, I would not want to get me sucked into wody.Już wave is survived :-(. I admire the fishermen so that they are not afraid. Wonderful pictures. Yours.

Rosie Grey said...

Wow, what a beautiful landscape! That does look dangerous!

Marijke said...

Wonderfull series Karen. Must be beautiful at the coast.

mariondejong said...

Lovely pictures, the landscape is marvelous!
Best regards, Marion

Charlene N. K. said...

So risky and yet adventurous. Amazing shots!

FilipBlog said...

I know some people who go fishing on the rocks but this is a lot more dangerous. Great pictures.

Greetings,
Filip

Bren Graham Thebeau said...

awesome shots! Darn, it takes courage to fish in Australia! I would be scared witless.

Ellie said...

Lovely shots - and you are right rock fishing does look dangerous.

Gillian Olson said...

Beautiful pictures; they clearly show how fast the waves can become dangerous. Great series.

Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out Loud said...

Stunning photos! They remind me of my father. He loves fishing along the shore. It's something we've done together since we were kids and though I no longer live in Hawaii, it's something I look forward to every year. Thanks for stirring up those sweet memories. :)

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Gail Dixon said...

Such beauty near you! That type of fishing does indeed look dangerous. Those waves look aggressive and fierce!

geetlee said...

gosh, rock fishing does seem dangerous!
a lovely place to walk though! wishing you a great week ahead!

Kala said...

A great series of dramatic and beautiful images.

lina@home sweet home said...

I won't dare to stand so close to the waves!
The view is awesome...

Thanks for dropping by :)

Dominique said...

Thank you for visiting my blog.
I had a great time here.

Anonymous said...

Fabulous shots! I wouldn't go too near the waves either.

Anna said...

Sea fishing is a great sport but with al those waves is than amazing, Sunshine!
Great captures and I loved it... what a views.
Greetings from a wintery Holland,
Anna :-))

Anonymous said...

I would not adventure myself there, but when you love fishing it's another story..........now your photos are sublime.
Hope you are well, have a great day.

Unknown said...

What a beautiful place to go on a grand adventure to. WOW! : ) I love the images you were able to capture. The music playing here is so pretty. Soft and lovely!

EMily said...

Wow..that is rather stunning, but looks incredibly dangerous! I can see why they recommend going in groups!

Pat said...

Great shots! Such a beautiful rocky shoreline!

Andrea said...

These are beautiful shots, i also posted socks today. Your rocks seem to be big but with clean surfaces. Is it the rocks or the waves which make rock fishing dangerous?

Anonymous said...

Wonderful shots! I hope to visit Australia someday....if I can ever get past how long I'd have to be on a plane!

Anonymous said...

Dangerous, indeed, but also quite beautiful! I hope they're ok! =)

BF said...

Your shots have such great detail, they are so great, nice job!

Light and Voices said...

Excellent photos.
Joyce M

Saun said...

gorgeous well done!

Unknown said...

Bautiful pics! I can see that this could be dangerous. But then, that's what some men like!

jewaicious said...

What a lovely collection of nature photos and wonderful study in textures.

Powell River Books said...

I can see why it is dangerous. I would think those waves would wash them off the rocks. - Margy

Spare Parts and Pics said...

I really like the photos with the fishermen... excellent!

Tanya Breese said...

oh wow, i was wondering what the danger was but now i can see! beautiful photos but i'll leave the rock fishing up to the professionals!

Carole M. said...

just beautiful down by the rocks/ocean

Chubskulit Rose said...

Such wonderful captures you've got, thanks for sharing these beauties!

Here's my first Saturday Sareenity entry, hope you can visit.

PS. I am now your blog's follower.

Unknown said...

no rock fishing where i live but we do have people take walks on such rocks and then get hurt or worse get swept away...so yes, this indeed is a very dangerous form of fishing.

i love the 3rd shot and of course the last serene shot :)

and thank you for dropping by and contributing to Saturday Sareenity.

Cheryl said...

That last shot is simply gorgeous.

Ross said...

What fantastic shots! My brother in-law just moved there for two years. My wife and I are hoping to get there sometime while he's there, that way I can get some great shots. Thanks for these!

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