Every photograph has a story to tell. Some stories happen behind the scenes, others are part of the picture themself, and others are a conglomoration of many things. This picture is the story. It is the story of a man fishing on the Mantanzas Bay in St. Augustine on an Sunday afternoon in September, while the weather is still warm and the day is peaceful. The man is at peace, though the fish haven't been biting much today. Though you cannot see it in this image, his dog, a thin brown lab with the energy of a puppy, despite his apparent age, waits on the shore. The dog sniffs around, certain that he has caught the scent of duck. The man, perhaps noting the dog's anxiety, turns his boat to shore. At that moment, the dog catches an interesting scent and starts off at a fairly quick clip, though his age shows in his gait. The man calls for him, his voice raspy but firm. The dog hesitates, his head raised and ears cocked. When the man calls a second time, the dog returns to the bay. Neither seem aware of the young woman standing among the trees, camera in hand.
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