Hi All:
As always, I'm on a quest for photos I can use in documents or on the web. It's harder than you might think to find 'the right' shots. Need those that are free from blood or gore - show exceptional quality of product being handled gently - nice/clean/well maintained boats - and fun photos of fishing families and communities. All that, and good lighting/pic quality, too.
There are some nice shots on this site! Those of you who have photos on here, would you mind sending me a private message if you would allow ATA to use them? If there are people in the photos, I'll need their permission as well, so would appreciate contact information. And, if you are harboring some really great shots on your computers, I'd appreciate getting some of those as well. Historic photos of boats, fishing towns, and people (with any information you have about the photo) would also be really cool.
My use of photos is not to sell anything - well, obviously our membership brochure solicits membership, but beyond that, I am just looking for ways to positively highlight trolling and trollers to the public.
If you want a photo credit, let me know that, too.
Thanks for any help you can lend!
Dale Kelley, Alaska Trollers Association (907)586-9400
Thanks, Eric - these are beauty!
What I'm looking for...
Boats, fish, scenery, people - portraits, serious fishing, or fun shots, communities, processing plants, basically - anything. Women and families would be great and ASMI has proven that seeing them out there is interesting to people - just avoid small children shots that appear to be child labor versus being cute or obviously old enough to be deckhands. Historic photos would be very cool and give us lots of options. Scenic pictures from the fishing grounds, which highlight that this fishery is spread out over a big ocean and not 'industrial' tells an interesting story.
It is important that there is NO blood/gore on fish, people, or boats. Just looks nasty. And, think of it this way, the cattle industry doesn't show you the stun gun or dead animal. They show you lovely pastoral settings with happy cows, or a tasty steak sizzling on a designer plate. Most people are disconnected from where their food comes from and the reminder is a kind of painful for the squeemish.
Boats looking shipshape provide the image of cleanliness and wholesomeness and project an industry heading into the future, even while we respect our past.
Pictures like that gorgeous scales shot can be nice backdrops if they aren't too busy.
Again, thanks so much for responding to the call!
Dale
Salty
2008-11-03 21:34:45
Dale,
Is this the kind of stuff you might want? I think, now that I am learning how to post these that I will put them on the photo site or upload them to my own site.
How do you like that chum? Pretty typical of what we are catching here.
eric
Right on!
Eric, you have some beauty shots! I had to do a double take on that chum... those brights often look like sockeyes to me on first take. Sometime you'll have to tell me what you're shooting with - the light and clarity in these photos is really nice. Thanks!
You and Ed Hansen may have found your second calling.=)
dk
Carol W
2008-11-08 06:21:46
Dale you can use any of my photo's on this site.
Tom
Love the pics they are fantastic !
Tom
Ocean Harvester
2008-11-25 05:07:58
Amazing pics Salty thanks for sharing.
mswkickdrum
2008-11-25 05:38:59
Gumpucky / Howard,
Your boat is a gem!!!!!
Marshall
gumpucky
2008-11-25 16:42:10
Thanks Tom,Marshall,Dale,and all that responded by private message for your positive remarks.
cletelord
2008-11-26 06:03:36
Very nice pics...#17 & 24 are my favorites.Don't get me wrong though,There isn't a pic on this forum that doesn't get me all "jacked up".
I tried to upload a pic of a nice 10 & a 11 1/2 lbs winter blackmouth I caught last week, but somehow I lost the uploaded pics....BTW.. The Donna C renamed Pt.Defiance is in Sitka .Any thoughts on rigging or a hold for that hull, if you happen to walk by would be very much well received.
Thanks Clete
Salty
2008-11-26 07:01:40
Did you purchase the Donna C from Tony?
cletelord
2008-11-26 14:57:16
Salty
A very good friend of mine owns the boat.His brother Chris lives up in Sitka.I don't remember the past owners name.He was an older guy who ran tugs for years and the boat was in Tacoma.
Clete
Hello Everyone...
I am really enjoying all the photos you're sharing - please keep 'em coming!
If I use these photos and don't cite (include your name) them to you, please let me know if it's a problem and I'll correct it. So far, no one has asked me to attach their name and doing so a delicate balance, trying to get a clean looking publication, while also giving adequate thanks to those who donate.
Your contributions are very much appreciated and you have my word that they will not be used in a negative way, or to raise money for anything but ATA.
Happy Thanksgiving! I'll add your generosity to my 'Give Thanks For' list.=)
Cheers...
Dale
snappycappy
2008-11-30 22:38:44
fishjust a couple pics from wcvi canada..
