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Caught a Catfish

This was the fun day at the river with www.flickr.com/photos/kimleedesigns/

and www.flickr.com/photos/captured_echoes/

We got into the water, echoes of 2 husband's warnings about NOT walking on the rocks with equipment because they are slippery. But of course, you HAVE to walk on the rocks for a picture. My 3 companions spied this guy and his son hauling a HUGE catfish through the water in his t-shirt. I tried to make my way over to him, but in the end, asked if he would come to US, as we are 4 women doing a 100 strangers project. Dad was only too eager to have his photo taken. He said he'd struck the catfish with a rock, but later he told one of the girls that the fish was already beached No matter....it was enormous and he was so proud of it, and his SON was so proud of HIM. This is #7 in my 100 Strangers Project. Tony and his son (GREAT kid, I just don't feel good about putting his name up) asked if anyone had a camera phone because he wanted to send the picture home. One of my friends obliged.

One of the 4 of us got a fabulous photo of the inside of the catfish's mouth. I wish she'd post it....I want to see it!

Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at www.100strangers.com/

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Uploaded on August 23, 2008
Taken on August 18, 2008