The opposite of talking isn’t listening. The opposite of talking is waiting.
– Fran Lebowitz –
We were at the coast (British Columbia) last week. The weather was chilly, but not too cold for avid fishermen. I photographed this gent fishing … and waiting… and waiting… and fishing. I think you have to be patient if you want to enjoy this sport.
Last year I went fishing with Salvador Dali. He was using a dotted line. He caught every other fish.
– Steven Wright –
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Something so peaceful and contemplative about the man standing there – waiting. Lovely scene and image!
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Thanks Marcie! Yes, the man seemed very contemplative and patient.
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Wonderful photo…..
that is a way of looking at it…..talking/waiting
perhaps the opposite of listening should be acting or reacting (to that which was heard)
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Hi RVingGirl – I think many people need to learn how to listen. Too many times we use the waiting time to formulate our response, when we should be digesting what the other person is actually telling us!
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I always look forward to your photo posts and this is an example of why. Happily waiting for the next 🙂
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Thanks winsomebella! I enjoy the photo posts more than just about any other kind I write!
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H frizztext – your photo for this challenge is certainly a different kind of waiting!
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For the first time in my life, I think I understand why at least some people go fishing. Lovely photo and quotes. Sigh…
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Hi Lorna – I like photographing fishermen, but don’t have the desire to be one!
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Hi,
Yes fishing is certainly a sport that does require a lot of waiting, and a lot of patience as well. 🙂
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Hi Mags – I am a patient person, and I am good at waiting. I am just not any good at waiting for a fish…
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Love this kind of photography, the outline is fantastic. Good shot Margie!
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Thanks Amanda. There is an upside to the fact that the sun stays so much closer to the horizon this time of year!
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What an incredibly moving picture – of a silent figure!
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Welcome back Hook! I watched this fisherman a while, and he remained motionless for quite a long time. Lost in thought, I expect!
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Your photo is fabulous for the challenge. (And could spawn many tales of waiting and the seas.) 🙂
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Hi EC – ‘spawn’ – very funny!
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That guy was smart. He found something to lean on before he nodded off. I must remember that… : )
A great photo, and two superb quotes– thanks, Margie!
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Hi Mark – yes, that is exactly what he might have done, he was so still!
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Beautiful photo..
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Thanks Gracie – I see you have a great waiting photo too!
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Beautiful photo. I have to take a chair fishing. I get tired of standing and waiting. I love the poles that have bells on them, That way I can nap. Thanks for the outing.
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Hi Barb – A chair and bells! You have fishing all figured out!
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Lovely capture to go with the theme of waiting. 🙂
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Hi Robin – Thanks for visiting. I enjoyed your photos and quotes too!
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