MJL Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 A few months ago, as sure as the sun will rise, the salmon made their annual return to my local streams. Fed by cold springs, the salmon pushed through despite scorching day time temperatures. I left the fishing gear behind and hiked the creeks with my camera. The water was low but not as clear as I would’ve liked. I mounted my camera onto a net handle and probed the pools to document this great migration. Chinook salmon by MJLeung, on Flickr Chinook shooting upriver Chinook shooting upriver by MJLeung, on Flickr Spawning pair in B&W Spawning pair by MJLeung, on Flickr Coho buck Coho by MJLeung, on Flickr Swimming against the flow Swimming against the flow by MJLeung, on Flickr The last 2 weeks I drove up and down rolling hills in farm country. I found my way through gravel and dirt roads winding through valleys, before going onto sketchy trails ridden with pot-holes and fallen branches. Alone, I stalked the streams with ghost-like stealth carrying my fly rod and camera gear in hand. I had miles worth of river to wade without another person in sight. At the end of the journey, I eventually found freedom. The perfect cast The Perfect Swing Swinging down & across by MJLeung, on Flickr The perfect take A mint gem Male in spawning dress by MJLeung, on Flickr Fish-eye views brookie by MJLeung, on Flickr Brookie on the dry fly Royal Wulff Brookie by MJLeung, on Flickr Half & half Brookie Half & half Brookie by MJLeung, on Flickr 20" of spotted gold on the muddler minnow Brown trout on the Muddler by MJLeung, on Flickr Pretty little brownie on the Muddler minnow Half & half brownie by MJLeung, on Flickr Stalking the streams was just what I needed - It was therapy for the soul. Hope you enjoyed Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDR Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Awesome photography! Those are amazing shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratherboutdoors Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Yessir! I really don't understand how you manage to get half those photos...but I don't really want to know, I like the intrigue and mystery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Absolutely sweet pics!!!! Thanks so much for sharing... HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Mike, you MUST publish a coffee table version of your works. They're stunning! I can't tell you how impressed I am. Thanks for sharing this preview of your upcoming book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 WOW ! !! I second Roy's comment. Stunning...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Man you take some awesome photos! Good to see you out and about and fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozer Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Some of the best I've ever seen - absolutely stunning photography MJL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Incredible! Your talent and passion for the sport shine through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Wow. You should be extremely proud of your work. Those are some of the best fishing shots I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Amazing.......your an artist with the camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickme Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 speechless.... how do you not frame all your photos? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 thats insane !!!! how did you do that ???.... amazing thats all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydont Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cram Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 You are super talented. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 I'm totally speechless Mike. Your passion is seemingly endless as are your talents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Best photos I think I've seen.Superb,also glad your feeling better Mike.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) Mike those pictures are out of this world... Absolutely stunning!!!!! You might need to teach me a few of your secrets! Edited October 1, 2013 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 wow love this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Thank you for posting. Very neat to see fish like that. 20" of gold is a dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshS Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Dude... these pictures are incredible!!! Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 You've got a real talent with a camera Mike, those are some really impressive pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkbait22 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Rank with some of the best I've seen. What are you using for gear? Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 I can see I need to trade in my old camera guy in for a new one. LOL Them there are some purdy fish Mike. WOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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