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Fishing thru ice, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
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Fishing thru ice, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Fishing thru ice, between c1910 and c1915
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Cold Fishing George Grantham Bain Hole Patience Patient Waiting Bain George Graham Bain News Service George Graham Bain Ice Fishing Press Photography
Through the Ice - A Moment of Patience
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this striking photograph taken between c1910 and c1915 by George Grantham Bain's renowned news service, a rugged individual sits patiently waiting for his catch amidst the frozen landscape. The icy expanse stretches out before him like an unforgiving canvas, punctuated only by the occasional hole where fish might lurk beneath.
The angler himself is dressed in layers of warm clothing - coat, hat and gloves - testifying to the biting cold that grips this winter wonderland. His face a picture of concentration, he gazes intently into the frozen lake as if willing those elusive fish to bite. The black-and-white tones evoke a sense of timelessness, transporting us back to an era when ice fishing was not only a popular pastime but also a vital means of sustenance.
In this serene and contemplative moment, we are reminded that patience is indeed a virtue - especially in the face of nature's unforgiving elements. The photograph serves as both a testament to the enduring spirit of American men and an evocative snapshot of life during America's early 20th-century winter seasons.
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