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Field note 05 · Field notes

A water photograph with an honest caption

Light and composition are visible; the rest may need a source.

A fishing rod standing on a sandy beach overlooking the sea.
Photo: Sônia Motta / Pexels

Look at the frame

Notice the horizon, reflections and the edge of the water. Describe these in plain language. A beautiful image does not prove depth, weather, access or a local fishing result. Known circumstances belong in the caption; unknown ones should remain unknown.

Choose the picture carefully

One broad view and one different detail can be more useful than many near-identical images. Protect other people’s privacy when making your own photographs. For a borrowed image, keep the photographer, original page and conditions of use with the file.

Write two lines

Use one line for confirmed context and another for a personal impression. This simple separation keeps the note readable without inventing an experience. A photograph may inspire an outing, but practical decisions still require current information about the intended destination.

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