"Catch
of the Month" Photos - April 2008
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Zack
Scarlett
Tennesee
Nancy
Camera
Lockport, Illinois
Lori
Boehme
Logan, Utah
Mark
Chief Torrez
Camarillo, California
Wes
& Nicholas Phillips
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Ronald
Winter
Essex Junction, Vermont
Jeff
Bennett
Markesan, Wisconsin
Art
Kaemmer
Captiva, FL
Thanks
to all who participated
in our April contest !
To
compete in the new contest, send in your photos
by May 31st!
Send
Us Your Best Catch Today and Win!
Two
winners will be chosen each month - one for "Best
Freshwater Catch", and one for "Best Saltwater
Catch"
Each
monthly winner will receive the following:
*
$50.00 BoatUS Visa Gift Card
*
Fishing gear "Goodie Bag"
*
BoatUS ANGLER Logo Items
*
Framed BoatUS ANGLER "Catch of the Month"
Certificate - suitable for hanging
The
Grand Prize - a high-quality Freshwater Fish Replica
of your catch from Donnie Poore's Fish'N Art, or a Saltwater
Fishing Reel - will be awarded for each category in a
drawing of all winning entries at the end of the contest
period. Winning photos will be judged and selected by
BoatUS Staff.
PLUS!
Each winner will have their photo and name published
in BoatUS ANGLER Magazine on "The Braggin'
Board" and on BoatUSAngler.com
For
best color reproduction be sure your film or disposable
camera is fresh; develop exposed film promptly.
Choose
the Right Film - the higher the number of ISO (film) speed,
the less light it takes to create a picture. With 400
ISO film you can take a picture on a heavy overcast day
or indoors without a flash. But that photo will not look
bright. The higher the ISO number, the less light you
need, but the more grainy the photo will appear.
Choose
the right composition - Be aware of background clutter
that might detract from your subject.
Fill
the frame with your subject; be careful not to cut off
anybody's head or the fish's tail.
If
you are not removing the fish from the water, cradle it's
upper body in one hand, keeping your fingers out of the
gills, with your other hand grip the tail and then position
the fish at an angle.
If
removing the fish from the water for photographs, have
things ready before removing it. Take a few quick shots
and return the fish to the water - never keep a fish out
of water longer than you can hold your own breath.
Now
get out there and start
shooting (and fishing)!
