sunny slopes of the hindu kush

sunny slopes of the hindu kush
Willard Kurtz's room

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Perhaps to fish


This lurking lunker comes from the vast landscape of the American West.  He was brought to hand mid-morning on June 6, 2011.  This is also the date the action of the novel Ulysses by James Joyce takes place.  The occurence of both of these magical feats is coincidental.

Please note the gritty determination of the angler.  The lines around the seasoned eyes of our fisherman who has just witnessed the heroic struggle of his quarry.  For some a moment of  triumph for others a time of  humility.  The joy is in the contest of the contender.  All glory is fleeting and the winner takes nothing.

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