I have never seen a trophy pic of Bill Cottam smiling, and when you think he's had some of the most iconic carp of all time (the Scar fish from Lukes along with the Linear and the Brown fish, plus the 100lb common from Le Sausage - or whatever it's called) in his arms you'd think he would crack a little lift of the lip!
This should be what we all aspire to, PTSD sufferers on a free week at Le Queroy. These guys know misery and despair like old friends, yet a carp in their arms lights up their faces for all to see.
iCarp - University of Essex.
This should be what we all aspire to, PTSD sufferers on a free week at Le Queroy. These guys know misery and despair like old friends, yet a carp in their arms lights up their faces for all to see.
iCarp - University of Essex.
In reply to Post #14
I get that but I can't help thinking some people have gone to the trouble of practising and rehearsing their serious faces
I get that but I can't help thinking some people have gone to the trouble of practising and rehearsing their serious faces
In reply to Post #17
Having spent a fortune on new teeth nothing is stopping me smiling at every given opportunity
Having spent a fortune on new teeth nothing is stopping me smiling at every given opportunity
In reply to Post #14
Ritchie is a long time mate
since we met donkeys years ago at Longfield when he started there and he was influenced of pictures like Jack and Len`s ( Ritchie was the original tackle tart even back then ) and yes he did used to say its all about the fish lots of times but its his opinion
and I just dont see it the guy holding it could have clown paint on it wont stop you looking at the fish will it ? he could look anywhere it truly will not influence you looking at the fish any more or less ? surely ???
YES
its your trophy shot and do what makes you happy but to me a proud face with a smile is better than someone that looks like they have tooth ache LMFAO
Ritchie is a long time mate
since we met donkeys years ago at Longfield when he started there and he was influenced of pictures like Jack and Len`s ( Ritchie was the original tackle tart even back then ) and yes he did used to say its all about the fish lots of times but its his opinion
and I just dont see it the guy holding it could have clown paint on it wont stop you looking at the fish will it ? he could look anywhere it truly will not influence you looking at the fish any more or less ? surely ???
YES
its your trophy shot and do what makes you happy but to me a proud face with a smile is better than someone that looks like they have tooth ache LMFAO
In reply to Post #19
To be honest my pictures rarely see the light of day, so it doesn't fuss me in the slightest what people think when they do see them. But on a personal note I really don't care what anyone chooses to do. 9 times out of 10 when I'm in the scroll hole looking at things I never ever pay attention to the captor at all, couldn't care less. Even when I screen shot fish I like the look of to get info on I cut the angler out 😂
To be honest my pictures rarely see the light of day, so it doesn't fuss me in the slightest what people think when they do see them. But on a personal note I really don't care what anyone chooses to do. 9 times out of 10 when I'm in the scroll hole looking at things I never ever pay attention to the captor at all, couldn't care less. Even when I screen shot fish I like the look of to get info on I cut the angler out 😂
In reply to Post #20
I've got teeth like a row of bombed houses so the most you'd get from me is a smirk
I've got teeth like a row of bombed houses so the most you'd get from me is a smirk
In reply to Post #21
I find it's always best to look as miserable as possible
In reply to Post #23
Looks like you have just sat on something Chuffy
Looks like you have just sat on something Chuffy
In reply to Post #23
OH my word what am awesome looking fish just gawjuss
and LOVE the emotion bought a smile to my face ! thats what its all about to me!
**** all this trying to look moody lol
OH my word what am awesome looking fish just gawjuss
and LOVE the emotion bought a smile to my face ! thats what its all about to me!
**** all this trying to look moody lol
@Scozza
Yeah just sat on a wrap stick
Talking of which have you heard Frank Warwick's story of the guy trying to bang in a brolly pole by sitting on a bit of wood on the top of it, the wood gave way and
@Oldgeezer
Don't worry Gerry, I took some 'serious' ones as well
Yeah just sat on a wrap stick
Talking of which have you heard Frank Warwick's story of the guy trying to bang in a brolly pole by sitting on a bit of wood on the top of it, the wood gave way and
@Oldgeezer
Don't worry Gerry, I took some 'serious' ones as well
In reply to Post #26
Most of my shots are self takes and being a dour Yorkshireman I'm not naturally at ease smiling hence even target fish or something special are mostly glum looking ,but some of the shots you see people post I just laugh at. But there again all my shots hardly ever see the light of day anyways. We did as a group of mates in our teens, go through a spell of taking shots with our tongues out for some strange reason wtf that was about I'm not too sure..
As for the brolly pole incident.... once happened to me way back in the 90's, couldn't get the Gardner screw in pole to bite, bright idea, so I sat on the T bar, or so I thought, it had slipped out.. straight through my Nash thermal suit, jeans and headed for my jacksie!!!! 🙄😂😂 I've never been the same sweetie 😉
Most of my shots are self takes and being a dour Yorkshireman I'm not naturally at ease smiling hence even target fish or something special are mostly glum looking ,but some of the shots you see people post I just laugh at. But there again all my shots hardly ever see the light of day anyways. We did as a group of mates in our teens, go through a spell of taking shots with our tongues out for some strange reason wtf that was about I'm not too sure..
As for the brolly pole incident.... once happened to me way back in the 90's, couldn't get the Gardner screw in pole to bite, bright idea, so I sat on the T bar, or so I thought, it had slipped out.. straight through my Nash thermal suit, jeans and headed for my jacksie!!!! 🙄😂😂 I've never been the same sweetie 😉
In reply to Post #26
Talking of which have you heard Frank Warwick's story of the guy trying to bang in a brolly pole by sitting on a bit of wood on the top of it, the wood gave way and
Not until now, bloody hell, bet that was painful
Dangerous things bank sticks and wrap sticks. Last year I was fishing and thought the same about wrap sticks, had them to the right of my bivvy door, set off down the bank like you do, flat on my arse in the mud and landed next to one, only afterwards when I was sat there thinking, that was lucky, wouldn't want that in either eye
Talking of which have you heard Frank Warwick's story of the guy trying to bang in a brolly pole by sitting on a bit of wood on the top of it, the wood gave way and
Not until now, bloody hell, bet that was painful
Dangerous things bank sticks and wrap sticks. Last year I was fishing and thought the same about wrap sticks, had them to the right of my bivvy door, set off down the bank like you do, flat on my arse in the mud and landed next to one, only afterwards when I was sat there thinking, that was lucky, wouldn't want that in either eye
In reply to Post #28
Not until now, bloody hell, bet that was painful
Not until now, bloody hell, bet that was painful
In reply to Post #1
I tend to smile but don't look at the lens. Purely out of insecurity and knowing its not my best angle 🤣🤣
I tend to smile but don't look at the lens. Purely out of insecurity and knowing its not my best angle 🤣🤣