So for this challenge I chose a different subject matter, close to my husband’s heart as he comes from a long line of fishing people, with a passion and a great respect for the sea. The shot was taken in a tiny fishing village, far West on the Dumfries and Galloway coast. I was taken by the realism and atmosphere of this fine statue.
The fisherman is looking out to sea, deep in thought; I feel the change of angle of the shot has increased the tension in the photgraph. What do you think?
A fisherman’s thoughts
On a bleak Scottish day,
A chill crosses the lone
Fisherman’s gaze;
Mesmerized by spitting
Light on the blinking
Waves,
He thinks back to
Days when nets
Swelled with writhing
Catch,
A salty supper
For bairns
Rumbling tums,
Nursed on mothers’
swollen Laps.
As daylight fades,
He fears fisher folk
Amongst the heaving
Ocean:
Flotsam beaten,
Driftwood tangled
With a sea filled welly
Spilling out against
Granite boulders.
Lavender Moon: Artist, Poet and Lover of Nature 
This was a wonderful entry and poem, It was as if you got into that fishermans thoughts as he gazed out to Sea, Great photos and poem.. x
Thanks for your great comment Sue. You’re so right. I hope you’re having a good evening.x
I love the intensity of the second picture that goes so well with the words of your beautiful and poignant poem.
Blessings ~ Wendy
Thanks Wendy. It’s interesting to hear your views. 🙂
For me, the second shot seems to better encapsulate the celebration and anxiety inherent in your poem. Something about the viewing angle makes me feel like I am eavesdropping on the fisherman’s thoughts.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment, I find it interesting that you feel like you’re eavesdropping on the fisherman’s thoughts.
A beautiful, evocative poem. The first photo looks more wistful–someone gazing out to sea. The second photo caused me to look at the fisherman’s hands more. I could see the tension and stress in his stance.
Thank you. I enjoy reading your inspiring comments. 🙂
The change of angle definitely makes a difference here. I also like the poem. Annie
Thanks Annie. 🙂
Nice poem to go along with the old fisherman. I liked the first photo better, myself, because it seems to present more of a barrier for the man between him and his old love with the angle of the railing. I also like the blue better than than a spit of green in the other. I enjoy all your photos though!
Great detailed critique, thanks Angie. I’ll look differently at them now! 🙂