When the landscape finds you
The Chivo beach, at the exit of the Havana Bay tunnel, is one of the places par excellence for the observation of seabirds, with the city in the background, which gives the photographed landscape a special brightness and charm. However, this is complemented by the presence of fishermen at work, which is very interesting to see.
Both times I have been there I have tried to capture the dynamics of the place and I was also able to talk to some of them.
They have been going to this coastal area for years to look for sustenance for their families, and the tradition is passed on from generation to generation. This is palpable there, if you stop and watch them for a while as I did, sitting on a rock, one of those that juts out into the water.
From my "islet" I thought of the simple lives of children, young and old, weather-beaten by sun and salt, who meet every day to share experiences and knowledge. I suppose they find it rewarding in many ways because they are animated and engaged in their chores with great devotion. I spent a long time observing their fishing gear, their clothing, appropriate depending on the possibilities of each one, to be out there on the water, under the inclement sun from the early hours of the morning.
At some point during my stay there I thought that this landscape had found me and not the other way around. So I celebrated in the way those of us who cultivate this passion for photography do, and my heart was filled with joy.
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I don't know why this photograph fascinated me and made me think about that life you talk about, the fishermen's life... simple and very vivid.
The birds look so beautiful in these photographs! The focus is perfect!
Yes, that photo is really beautiful. I remember seeing him go out with the net and I watched him... every movement until he cast it, and I only took two burst shots. One of them—the first—I posted recently in Black and White, and this is the second, where the net appears more fully spread.
Thank you so much, Avecilla. The focus turned out really well. Applause for the Panasonic Lumix!
🤓 I get the feeling you're also drawn to that assistant’s arms and muscles... hahaha, just kidding!
Lindo domingo.
Pero es tu asistente... esta allí jajaja el mío es medio vampiro recuerdas? jaja
Si si los prefiero morenos🤣
No, mío no es. Yo prefiero otras asistencias jajaja... 😁
🤣🤣🤣🤣 pero yo ya tengo asistente... se va a pelear!🤣
Ah bueno... mejor evita el conflicto. 😅
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thank you so much @ewkaw and Qurator! 😃
Lovely photos and storytelling. Sounds like a harsh life but also quite beautiful, communicating with nature/battling the elements, daily.
Vincent, what a pleasure to welcome you into my little virtual home. I'm truly glad these photos caught your eye.
These fishermen come from different parts of Havana, and I've been thinking about capturing them at the bus stops and on the bus they take to reach Playa del Chivo (Chivo Beach).
Hope you are well. 😉
Amandaaaa la verdad es que la Playa del Chivo solo te trae inspiración y buenas reflexiones. Y qué decir de las imágenes...sin palabras. Me alegra leerte ya bien. Un abrazo 🤗.
Me siento muy recuperada Amandita de mi corazón, gracias siempre por estar atenta. Yo hablé ayer con Edua y me dijo que estabas ocupada sirviendo platicos de cake. 😂 Qué rico, cake con helado. ¿Ves? Ya estoy bien.
La Playa del Chivo es un lugar muy interesante desde el punto de vista fotográfico. Ustedes pueden ir a observar aves. Anímate y den un brinquito hacia ese lugar jajaja... Quizás Oli encuentra a sus dragones allí dentro de los amigos plumíferos.
Thanks, @stresskiller, for your support with Ecency! 😇
Hi @nanixxx... I like being able to read things like this:
The images are beautiful... and in color. Looking through the comments, I was also struck by the photograph highlighted by AV, although the one I like best is this one, with that bird looking at the camera and those planes or layers, I don't know how to say it in photographic language.
Big hug. Happy Sunday. 🫂
Good morning! First of all, I wish you a wonderful Sunday, full of adventures and smiles.
Photography really does lift the spirits—one gets lost in the beauty, the narrative, the concept... and forgets their sorrows for a while. I’m already itching to go out on my bike and take some photos somewhere new. I hope my week starts off normally tomorrow.
Thank you, and sending a big hug back your way.
How are you doing? How have your days been?
(In photography, we talk about “planes.” I really enjoy it when I manage to capture several planes within a single frame. It’s fascinating and adds depth and much more context.)
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Bellas aves!!! bella la playita!! hiciste buena celebración con esas fotos espectaculares! me encantaron!! abrazos nani querida 🤗🤗
Muchas gracias @mayramalu. Siempre es una alegría para mí cuando salgo a hacer fotos, y ese lugar tiene un encanto natural. Además de que es muy cambiante porque las aves son así de graciosas y alegres. Y bueno, los pescadores siempre son muy fotogénicos. Los vemos por todo el Malecón y siempre se logran bonitas imágenes, ¿verdad?
Un abrazo.
nice job, great story now are you also adding fishing to your leisure time???
Yes! you’ve probably noticed I’m a collector of hobbies for my leisure time. My leisure time seems to be all the time... 🤣 looks like we’re in the same boat.😂
You beautifully captured the simple life and I gave you a follow for more of this posts!
Alright, deal. I followed you too because your profile says “let’s travel,” and I really love it when people travel with such excitement.
I’ve already had a look at the photos from that snow post, and I’ll read it soon. ;)
Catch you later!