Fishermen of England.

A bad tempered one at that!!!
Every time a boat went past he gestured with his hand to move on quickly, I suppose as he had to keep raising his fishing rod.
He was at a very busy part of the canal so I don't know what he expected.
I had my new lens on so was able to snap him without him catching me!!!!
Sorry this is a filler from a week ago but the weather isn't fit for ducks out.

Three good things:
1. A lovely unexpected visit from a friend this afternoon ...a cup of tea & put the world to rights!
2.I didn't have to go out!
3.I rang my mobile company about my bill today...am on a £7 a month contract & have been paying up to £15! Apparently I have been victimized by a Prime number firm & every-time they text me I have to pay £1.50!! This is what I have been told by EE...we shall see if it has been sorted!!! Back to Pay as You Go next time!!!!

[Judith Johnson]

Sounds like a nasty phone scam - hope you get it sorted. Lovely picture despite the grumpy old man!

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Mmm an intense fisherman then? so glad you are happy with the new lens, and best of luck with naughty phone company.

[eva]

He looks cheerful!! :)
Great shot with lovely colours.

Make them sort that out - or change to Pay as You Go (which is what I use).

[fife]

He does look grumpy. Maybe he was hungry? ;-)

[Jean Tookey]

Just looking at him you can see he is grumpy. His line could have got caught on an boat and pulled him in. That would have been the shot of the year. This is a lovely composition. You are doing well with your new lense.

[Maggiemae]

Great DOF here with that new lens! Water looks a bit dirty for fishing, however he is doing something which is better than nothing!

[Judith Greenwood]

Oh these mobile phone companies make me cross. Why do they allow these people to operate like that - it's downright theft!! I'll be checking mine next time! Love your grumpy fisherman and the background is great. Pretty wild here - your weather is on its way!

[Jennifer]

Like the composition of this, his stuff laid out, grumpy him, and the boats. Lovely shot.

[Gillian]

Lovely composition, Pat.

[Rick Schies]

I can feel his pain and frustration, but I guess you'll have this.

[Jane Pittenger]

His body language says it all. Great composition

[bkb in the city]

Great candid shot Pat. I love those boats as well

[Jan Hall]

This really made me laugh. I know exactly what you mean. What do the fishermen who decide to fish on a canal expect?

[Sean O'Neill]

Funny shot and commentary Pat. I am constantly surprised by how many grumpy people there are in the world, who can't see past the end of their own noses! I thought fishing was supposed to make you calm, let the time to contemplate wash over you and make the world seem a better place. Obviously not for this chap!

[Phil Howcroft]

PAt, it was probably too far for him to walk somewhere sensible for fishing

[Peggy Sirk]

Oh, that's funny...such a grump! Good thing he didn't see you with your camera aimed in his direction. No telling what his response might have been. It's unfortunate that he had such an ill humour as he looks a bit like Santa Claus taking a break before things start to get hectic. :) This is a fantastic candid shot, Pat. Love it!

[Vicki Dixon]

a great shot of him and his fishing...to bad he was so cranky!