Leena's Photoblog
An old man . . ./ The Li River, China
Posted by Leena (Joensuu, Finland) on 6 June 2009 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.
. .and his cormorant.
I felt sad seeing his age and guessing,that he needed to do this for living.
After small payment we were allowed to take photos, I tried to be fast.
They used cormorants for fishing, I saw them sitting and waiting for orders, but I did not get a photo .
Thank you very much for your visits and comments !
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
How beautifully you have taken this shot. He looks like he has seen many things in his life
6 Jun 2009 6:46am
@jamesy: He certainly could tell many stories to us. Thank you also for your comments to my other posts !
Seraphine from San Francisco, United States
i think sometimes old people work because they like it. or he likes birds.
6 Jun 2009 7:10am
@Seraphine: Seraphine I am myself old, I like very much work with different things and I like even animals, so, I agree with you ;)) Thank you for stopping by!
Babzy from France
While travelling i don't like to pay to take photos , but sometimes you can't avoid it , some people are so poor !great shot , the old man looks sad !
I hope the forecast is better than yesterday ?
6 Jun 2009 7:54am
@Babzy: Thank you Babzy, it is as cold and rainy, but a storm is over . Next week will be warmer - I believe a forecast now :)
Nice weekend to you!
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
a fantastic moment you have captured! some people have worked all their lives and if they ever stop work they wont know what to do! Love this shot,very 'documentary'!:)
6 Jun 2009 8:32am
@tyan: Thank you Tyan! I understand, what you mean !
Hidalgo from Herunen, Finland
A very special photo. So good captured. I like it very, very much.
6 Jun 2009 9:25am
@Hidalgo: Thank you Hidalgo !
Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France
fantastic capture ! a great portrait and documentary !
6 Jun 2009 9:57am
@Anna.C: Thank you Anna, for your kind words! I will visit your blog!
Ruth from United States
A stunning portrait of this man and his bird. What a moment.
6 Jun 2009 11:41am
MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom
What an interesting shot and story. It really is a different world. He could be 110 yrs old. What a shot.
6 Jun 2009 12:32pm
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Incredible shot, Leena!! I would have placed an order, just to see them in action!!
6 Jun 2009 6:17pm
deslilas from radonvilliers, France
I'm not sure I could tame one of the cormorants living here for fishing.Oldpeople are photogenic and this man seems to be very wise.
6 Jun 2009 7:07pm
shammy from Canada
A very nice picture... but probably easier for an elderly man to make a living posing for pictures than being a fisherman.
7 Jun 2009 2:08am
dj.tigersprout from New York City, United States
an amazing, cultural portrait Leena!! bravo!!
7 Jun 2009 10:36am
Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States
You've captured the character of the man in this shot - and his bird is his livelihood.
My husband's favorite book as a child was the "Story About Ping." On a day like any other, Ping sets off from the boat he calls home with his comically large family in search of "pleasant things to eat." On this particular day, he is accidentally left behind when the boat leaves. Undaunted, the little duck heads out onto the Yangtze in search of his family, only to find new friends and adventures--and a bit of peril--around every bend.
11 Jun 2009 1:37pm
Canon EOS 350D
1/125 second
F/5.6
ISO 100
60 mm