photo of the month

[jonnou]

Alan Is there going to be a Photo of the year?

[alantani]

hadn't though about it.  we'll see!

[alantani]

well done!

We estimated her at between 2.4m and 2.6m to the tip of the tail (right around the 8' mark).


8' of Solid Broadwater Bull Shark

[Nicko_Cairns]

congrats! you guys should come over here, we try to avoid sharks and there's plenty, you could go nuts busting your biceps on big monsters. 

[alantani]

this photo has popped a couple of times now, and may have even been posted here already.  every time i see it, i keep thinking of all the things that had to come together to take such a great photo. chile, congrats!

11.5' Great Hammer on a 12/0

[Shark Hunter]

I took that photo myself Alan! It will be a day I will not soon forget!

[alantani]

wintertime here in california, but summer in new zealand!

Thanks to Ryan for being skipper and guide for the day - had us on the spot, despite a broken GPS.
Righto - all the best, Justin

[Shark Hunter]

I Love that Shot!

[Shiftee]

are the photos posted here just collected and posted from around the web or are they all member shots?

[Shark Hunter]

Cole,
Photo of the month is only available to alantani members. It is an honor above no other here!
They are not just some random internet photos. When you make photo of the month. It is truly an Honor Here!

[Shiftee]

Cole,
Photo of the month is only available to alantani members. It is an honor above no other here!
They are not just some random internet photos. When you make photo of the month. It is truly an Honor Here!

Cool deal. I thought that was the case but wasnt sure. Good stuff.

[alantani]

Cole,
Photo of the month is only available to alantani members. It is an honor above no other here!
They are not just some random internet photos. When you make photo of the month. It is truly an Honor Here!

Cool deal. I thought that was the case but wasnt sure. Good stuff.

yup, that an a dollar and you can ride the bus!   

[alantani]

you know, i don't think i've ever discussed the criteria.  it's all very subjective, but the main thing i look for is the degree of difficulty.  for most of us, bench top full of parts spread all out is no problem, but for the first timer it can be a near religious experience.  some catches represent personal best that have been pursued for years.  others represent a lifetime of accomplishment - a grandfather and an old boat, a 5 year old with his first catch, or the spouse or significant other that finally went fishing with you and actually had a great time.  the most terrifying ski slope could be 80 degrees for an expert or 10 degrees for the novice.  either way, it's just a small way of recognizing the amount work that went into posting these great photos.  thanks to all!  alan

[redsetta]

Thanks Alan!

[ChileRelleno]

I took that photo myself Alan! It will be a day I will not soon forget!

And many thanks for getting such a fine shot.
Forget that beast, not likely.