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Freshwater fishes: angling in Scotland - salmon-leap on the River Allan, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
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Freshwater fishes: angling in Scotland - salmon-leap on the River Allan, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
Freshwater fishes: angling in Scotland - salmon-leap on the River Allan, [Scotland], 1862. View of...the active fish attempting to get into the upper waters in order to reach his spawning-ground...As many as eighty salmon have been captured in a pool while they were waiting to gain the upper water. Fish often kill themselves in their attempts to ascend, but we have seen them spring ten or twelve feet with great ease, and so gain the upper stream...There is a fine story told apropos of a salmon leap at the Fall of Kilmorac, on the Beauly, in Invernessshire. It is said that the Frasers of Lovat (lords of the manor) used to provide an immense boiler at these falls, and that the fish frequently leaped right into the cauldron, the water in which was kept up to the boiling point, so that visitors to the falls were enabled for luncheon to partake of salmon cooked to a nicety and served up in tents to the laird's guests, with, no doubt, a little Highland whisky to aid digestion'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph, titled "Freshwater fishes: angling in Scotland - salmon-leap on the River Allan, 1862," by Mason Jackson, transports us back in time to the picturesque banks of the River Allan in Scotland. The image showcases a salmon in mid-leap, its powerful tail propelling it through the air as it strives to reach the upper waters and fulfill its natural instinct to spawn. The scene is reminiscent of the vivid description in the Illustrated London News article from 1862, which recounts the awe-inspiring spectacle of salmon leaping at the falls, often attempting to surmount obstacles that seem insurmountable to us. The salmon's determination is evident as it jumps, seemingly unaware of the anglers who line the riverbanks, their rods poised and ready to reel in their catch. The article notes that as many as eighty salmon have been captured in a single pool while waiting to ascend, and that some fish even leap right into boiling cauldrons used by the local lairds for cooking and serving to their guests. The rich, textured water of the River Allan reflects the lush greenery of the Scottish landscape, and the misty atmosphere adds an ethereal quality to the scene. The salmon's leap is a testament to the enduring allure of nature and the thrill of the chase for both the fish and the anglers. This photograph is a captivating reminder of the beauty and wonder of Scotland's natural world and the unique traditions that have developed around it.
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