

Black and white image of three people in a canoe. The person on the right sits at the back end. The other two people are on their knees on the front half. All three wear a hat and hold a fishing pole. The person on the left wears a white hat and a dark vest with a white shirt and holds the pole with both hands. The person in the middle wears a dark hat with a light-colored shirt and pants and holds a pole with the right hand. The person on the right wears a light hat with a light shirt and dark pants and holds the line with the left hand. The canoe floats on a pond with lily pads. The pond water reflects surrounding plants. The background shows tall plants and trees. The image is titled "Waiting for a Bite" by Winslow Homer.
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