Wet bum and no fish by onewing

Wet bum and no fish

Friday people photo day again. I have been putting a photo on 365 of people on a Friday for over a year now and I have just had a thought, the majority of the photos I take of men all have beards. Probably something very deep in that, but I don't know what it is. I think men with beards always seem to look much more interesting somehow.

When I was in Nelson Bay taking photos a few days ago I came across this lovely chap. He had been fishing on the breakwater and we had a bit of a conversation as he was packing up his fishing gear. The first thing he said to me was "All I got today was a wet bum and no fish" which is why I chose this as the title.

If I haven't had time the last few days to check out your photos I do apologise, I am running round like a headless chicken at the moment. I try and catch up when I can, but at the moment I have terrible problems with my neck and can't sit at the computer for too long. Hopefully will get a bit of free time over the weekend and be able to catch up more.

Today's black and white photo
http://365project.org/onewing/topics/2014-05-23
yeh - beards make a bloke very interesting I think - great title - great shot
May 23rd, 2014  
What a great shot and story. We are lucky to see your work at all if you are having neck trouble. Take care
May 23rd, 2014  
Sue
Great shot. Was it on purpose or by lucky accident that his shirt matched the water so well?
May 23rd, 2014  
Great image, a generous man to pose for you. He does look the salt of the earth type :-)
May 23rd, 2014  
Ed says he's going to grow a beard!
May 23rd, 2014  
Great portrait of a stranger Babs, so much detail and great focus;)
May 23rd, 2014  
Characterful portrait and great title. I have missed out obviously as I always thought it was food-Friday?!
May 23rd, 2014  
I agree, the beard makes the face more interesting. Lovely portrait.
May 23rd, 2014  
All the men over here in the UK seem to be sporting beards at the moment...the young ones anyway, must be the trend! He suits his & it's nice & tidy......a good title Babs !
May 23rd, 2014  
Neat portrait, he looks like Hemingway
May 23rd, 2014  
Nice shot! Interesting how you are drawn to men with beards... me too!
May 23rd, 2014  
A Magnificent people shot! The beard seems to add some character to your shots! Love the story behind the title! :)
May 23rd, 2014  
this is wonderful , and i think the title is perfect, what a fun challenge and maybe the beard thing is just in !!! my son , my father, nephew, all have beards
May 23rd, 2014  
Great portrait Babs - you've captured his expression really well.
May 23rd, 2014  
Great candid shot Babs
May 23rd, 2014  
fav Babs love the title
May 23rd, 2014  
Very interesting looking man! The water in the background is a beautiful color and looks delightful!
May 24th, 2014  
Great candid and story. Gotta love a fella with a sense of humour even if he can't fish.
May 24th, 2014  
Great candid shot Babs, I love it when you upload your photos and see something you missed when you took it.
May 24th, 2014  
SO love these Friday People days of yours! You get the best shots and this is one of them. Love it!
May 24th, 2014  
This is a real fun candid Babs, and I just love the caption and context, it made me chuckle.
May 24th, 2014  
@annied Thanks Annie, odd that I always seem to be drawn to men with beards to take a photo of.,
May 24th, 2014  
@ethelperry Thanks so much. Just to make my neck worse I have spent the day doing a batch cook of things to go in the freezer. Glutton for punishment!
May 24th, 2014  
@sioux It could be intended for him to have his shirt to match the water. Very often out here outdoor people usually wear either green or blue especially when they are in the bush because they blend in with the environment. Usually bird watchers wear green so they don't get noticed.
May 24th, 2014  
@hermann Thanks Sally. He was a lovely chap and I had a good conversation with him.
May 24th, 2014  
@chimfa When he does grow a beard you will have to post the picture on here.
May 24th, 2014  
@pcoulson Thanks Peter people here are always willing to have a chat.
May 24th, 2014  
@quietpurplehaze Thanks Hazel. The people photos which I put on here on a Friday was my idea. I just wanted to do a theme of my own for one day a week so I didn't have to take a photo every day. It isn't a set theme for 365.
May 24th, 2014  
@888rachel I probably notice beard too and then think he looks interesting. Start up a conversation with them and then ask if I can take their photo. I have met a lot of interesting people since I started this theme.
May 24th, 2014  
@happypat Thanks Pat. I think David would like to grow a beard, but it doesn't really suit him, he looks like an escaped convict. ha ha.
May 24th, 2014  
@nanm Thanks nancy. Know what you mean about Hemingway.
May 24th, 2014  
@lynnz Men with beards make interesting subjects don't they.
May 24th, 2014  
@lilminimonka Thanks Brianna. He was a lovely chap to chat to.
May 24th, 2014  
@pittcj17 Thanks cindy. I take lots of people photos of men and women, but only just realized that the majority of the men I seem to find to photograph have beards.
May 24th, 2014  
@dolphin Thanks Molly. He wasn't happy that he hadn't caught any fish, but I think he is a regular so shouldn't be too worried.
May 24th, 2014  
@tonygig Thanks Tony.
May 24th, 2014  
@gerry Thanks so much for the fav Gerry. Glad you like the title.
May 24th, 2014  
@april16 Thanks April, the water here is so clear we are really lucky.
May 24th, 2014  
@kathiecb Thanks Kathie, it was lovely chatting to him.
May 24th, 2014  
@dianeburns Thanks Diane. It is lovely to get a surprise with a photo isn't it.
May 24th, 2014  
@eyesmile thanks Gena. I think we are lucky that we have such interesting people here.
May 24th, 2014  
@golftragic Thanks Marnie. Glad I made you chuckle.
May 24th, 2014  
very attractive white beard here that contrasts really nicely with his shirt and the colour of the water!
May 24th, 2014  
@onewing Welcome any time!
May 24th, 2014  
Enjoy your friday people shots. This is a great candid character - and like the title!
May 24th, 2014  
haha... I just love you Babs!! You always make me laugh... AWESOME title and wonderful shot!!!
May 24th, 2014  
Sorry about your neck Babs.. just like you to play it down with humour. Great candid, beards do make a great candid photo for sure!
May 24th, 2014  
@angelat Thanks Angela. The camouflage of the shirt didn't help to attract fish for this chap though.
May 25th, 2014  
@loweygrace Thanks so much Lois. When I started doing people shots one day a week I would never have guessed that I would still be finding people over a year and a half later.

@lafish Thanks so much Laurie. It is always good to make people laugh. Better that than to make them cry eh!

@jackie8 Thanks so much Jackie. The neck isn't too bad today. Just get nerves in my neck trapped sometimes and bloody hell it hurts. Could be worse though. Still breathing and that's the main thing.
May 25th, 2014  
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