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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:

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

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  2. Lovely photographs! The fishing does look dangerous, though.

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  3. 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 !

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

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

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

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

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

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  9. How meditative to fish in that rocky place!

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  10. ... 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!

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  11. 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.

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  12. 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~

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

    Hugs,Linda

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  14. What gorgeous photos...such beautiful scenery!

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  15. Such a beautiful spot... Larry

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  16. It really looks beautiful there.

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  17. 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

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

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  19. Impressive scenery and the light is beautiful. Great shots!

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  20. 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.

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

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  22. Wonderfull series Karen. Must be beautiful at the coast.

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

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  24. So risky and yet adventurous. Amazing shots!

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

    Greetings,
    Filip

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

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

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

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  29. 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. :)

    In case you haven't already heard, we announced our winter photography challenge today. I really enjoyed your work during the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge and would love for you to join us again! Stop by to learn more when you get a chance! Have a great day! :)

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

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

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  32. A great series of dramatic and beautiful images.

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

    Thanks for dropping by :)

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

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

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  36. 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 :-))

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  37. 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.

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  38. 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!

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

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  40. Great shots! Such a beautiful rocky shoreline!

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  41. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  49. 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!

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  50. just beautiful down by the rocks/ocean

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  51. 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.

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  52. 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.

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  53. That last shot is simply gorgeous.

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  54. 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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