British Columbia. 1970’s:
Mountain firs line the banks of the creek bed.
Shadflies, flit in from the shadows, and back out into the sun.
Mountain run-off, clear and pure, glistens, sparkles.
I’m standing knee deep.
I pick the line with my forefinger, click, cast and release.
The bait lands with a plop.
I start working the stream.
I’m Working it.
December. 2013.
I come across the photograph.
Photographer and location unknown.
Yet, I’ve been here.
Standing in this picture.
I close my eyes.
I inhale the pine scent from the Firs.
I squint to see the shadflies skimming down stream.
The glacial current curls around my legs.
Not casting.
Not working.
Standing.
Do over.
Slower.
Do over.
Better this time.
~ DK
You can look at a picture for a week
and never think of it again.
You can also look at a picture for a second
and think of it all your life.
~ Joan Miro
Credits: Image – Gifdrome. Joan Miro Quote Source: Youreyesblazeout
David: better get out to a trout stream soon! Nice photo. Lots of memories for me, too.
Yes John. It has been far too long to be away.
Lovely, pal….
Thank you Lori
magic
Thank you Beth
If I close my eyes, I can see myself standing there with you. This is really good.
Thank you
This was so moving to me…perfect. Period.
Thank you Mimi
I love the magic of this, and the sense of stillness in the “do over.” Well done!
Thank you Theresa
A incredible picture with a perfect title, and wonderful start to the day …
Thank you. The picture had the same impact on me…
Nice Catch
🙂 Thanks John
That looks like a very fishy place. What a smorgasbord for them.
Smiling. So true.
LL=large like… 🙂 my very best, Mélanie
🙂 Thank you for the kind words Melanie.
Magical!
Thank you Carolann
I just watched “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.” Hip-deep.
Great flick!
The power of a photo image to take us back. Loved your writing here. There are streams I want to remember and do over, better this time. It has nothing to do with fly fishing.
– Michael
Thank you Michael. Me too…
Dave thanks for bringing back memories for me from yours! Also the love the quote at the bottom.
Thank Lorne.