Seaward Ho

Fishermen launching their catamaran in the Bay of Bengal, in the early morning for fishing.

 

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Very nice composition...i like the idea of leaving ample space on left...this added to the fact that he's looking backwards brings out a feeling of a long voyage...পিছুটান! compliments -koushik

Beautiful scene with the sun's rays enhancing the ripples. This doesn't look safe to me but they must know what they are doing:-))....Regards

Nicely done! A beautiful morning for fishing. I agree with Keith about the safety of this….

 

Warm regards, Pamela

 

Early morning action. The sunlight looks refreshing. Very nice capture Amalda. AND that photo in my gallery is surely no wake up call for a young creative guy like you. Best regards to my young friend.

Koushik, the fisherman is watching whether his comrade is able to board the catamaran.There is no 'pichutan' for them; only joar/bhatar tan:-) Many thanks for your feedback.

 

Keith, quite safe. Here is a close-up of these catamarans. No chance of sinking and drowning.Many thanks for your visit and feedback.

 

Pamela, you need not be apprehensive. These are in use in the southern coast of Tamil Nadu, India. Catamarans were used by the ancient Tamil Chola dynasty as early as the 5th century AD for moving their fleets to invade such Southeast Asian regions as Burma, Indonesia and Malaysia.These have been used for millennium in Oceania, where Polynesian catamarans and outrigger canoes allowed seafaring Polynesians to settle the world's most far-flung islands.It is a real fun to sail in these catamarans, but my wife does not allow me to board. She too feels it is unsafe. Many thanks for your comment

 

Sonali, that is quite a compliment for an old man like me:-) Many thanks for your encouraging comment.

 

Great documentary of living. Excellent capture and presented too. Rgds.

I like the gold on the water. You'd have to have a lot of faith to board such a skiff.

I can't believe that they would take this craft out into the sea. But people develop different skills and adjust their approaches according to their own realities and the exigencies of life. In a way we really are an adaptable species. Thanks again for awakening us to the diversity of the world.

Awesome work, A.K. Your knowledge of people and places is astonishing. Thanks for sharing your brilliance. Regards, Lawrence.

Perfect handling of the beautiful warm light.

An excellent documentary slice of life scene presentation.

 

Very strong and realistic creation.Full of live. Bravo my friend.

I am also awestruck like Jack about the efficacy of such sailing vessels on a choppy sea.

But the fishermen know their craft by heredity hence are very confident.There is a popular Poem by Sarojini Naidu "The Coromandel Fishers" which describes their lives and trials.

Great take and again wonderful use of the light conditions.

good light and documentary...congrats

Thank you very much for your appreciation of the image, catamaran and courage of the fishermen .

It is an interesting way of life. The waves are well accentuated by the back light. I think that a bit of levels adjustments will help give more punch to the light nuances. I hope you don't mind my trying..;-))

hard working people !...Amal i do not post often anymore ,when i do only then i can see others people photos - and this a nice one !

Very good capture, Amal. The scene, colors and light are great. Excellent shot. Regards!

Full of action, Amalda. Khub pranbonto chhobi. Bhalo thakben.

Great conposition and framing with great subject and action in it.Sunshine on the waving water has made a rare scene.

Pnina, thank you very much for your appreciation and better rendition. Please feel free to point out my mistakes and suggest improvement, as you have done in this case. This is the way I learn from you all.

 

Mark, Many thanks for your visit and appreciation. We miss your excellent images.

 

David, many thanks for your appreciation and support.

 

Jayanti, I am glad you like the image. Many thanks for your best wishes, which keeps me going. When are you visiting South India?

 

Afshin, thank you very much for your feedback. It was,indeed, a beautiful sight-sunlight dancing on the waves.

 

 

 

I fully appreciate the image Amal (as I never saw those tiny catamaran)...very interesting documentary of these fisherrmen in action...thanks for sharing...

Laurent, thank you very much for your appreciation.

Beautiful picture of the river life.

Mujahid, thank for your visit & feedback. But this not river. It is sea, the Bay of Bengal.