Fish Parts, Fish Arts

[G_Smolt]

Although I can certainly appreciate a good grip-n-grin or hero shot, I really enjoy photos with a little more nuance and storytelling capability. More and more, I find myself being drawn to fish pics with less (preferably zero) focus on the angler and more emphasis on just how cool fish actually are.

I always dig the "accidental art" part of some of these shots as well. The textures and colors of fish are often amazing, and it's great to occasionally get lucky enough to capture them on film.

Here's a few from years past - if y'all got some interesting fish-centric photos you wanna share, it'd sure be nice to see 'em here.









Peace y'all

 

[Evan B]

my personal all time favorite. Took this on an android phone in like 2011 and it somehow looks like it was taken with a high-end DSLR



a few more that are a bit more recent

 

[Freestone]

Here’s a few that I shot in my version of a Photarium (aka a fridge drawer):

 

[Pink Nighty]

my personal all time favorite. Took this on an android phone in like 2011 and it somehow looks like it was taken with a high-end DSLR

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a few more that are a bit more recent
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I could look at that bull all day. Still trying to do one justice, that's an awesome shot!

 

[Freestone]

 

[albula]

 

[Paul_]

 

[Canuck from Kansas]

Although I can certainly appreciate a good grip-n-grin or hero shot, I really enjoy photos with a little more nuance and storytelling capability. More and more, I find myself being drawn to fish pics with less (preferably zero) focus on the angler and more emphasis on just how cool fish actually are.

I always dig the "accidental art" part of some of these shots as well. The textures and colors of fish are often amazing, and it's great to occasionally get lucky enough to capture them on film.

Here's a few from years past - if y'all got some interesting fish-centric photos you wanna share, it'd sure be nice to see 'em here.

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Peace y'all

I hear ya, I don't think I have a single picture where more than my hand can be seen (don't know how to grin, so why bother with the G and G):




Though I can't resist the occasional fish kiss photo:



Some of my favorites though show how these fish can melt into their environment:





Cheers

 

[RCF]

 

[Pink Nighty]

 

[RCF]

 

[MarshRat]

Cool thread. Sometimes I just want to document the catch, other times I happen upon a fresh angle while I'm snapping shots.

Here are a few-

 

[G_Smolt]

Cool thread. Sometimes I just want to document the catch, other times I happen upon a fresh angle while I'm snapping shots.

I hear ya, especially on the fresh angle part.

I lucked into this shot in 2006 while goofin' around with angles- still one of my faves.

 

[iggie]

A winter hen. several years ago

 

[Northern]

 

[Stonedfish]

 

[Phil K]

 

[SteelheadBee]

Dead drift dry fly


Waked.


Little plucky chews


Visual dry fly eats

 

[Gyrfalcon22]

One like is not enough to give all of these !

 

[Long_Rod_Silvers]

Do beavers count?