Repairing the fishing nets, a photo from Kerala, South

Photographer's Note

‘Kerala - Varkala - Repairing the fishing nets’

Also these three pictures were taken on Papanasam Beach, the main beach of Varkala.
It struck me that when I came near fishing boats, there were always men busy repairing nets.
Apparently, regular maintenance of the nets is very important.

Two pictures were taken with the sun in a low position so that the colours (and especially those of the red cliffs) came out stronger.

ikeharel, ikeharel, holmertz, jhm, Fis2, macjake, COSTANTINO, Cricri, bukitgolfb301, alvaraalto, adramad, ChrisJ has marked this note useful

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mesutilgim (109252) 2019-02-10 1:54

Hello Paul,
Another nice capture from Varkala in your gallery. Very good pov and nice warm ligth and colors.
Simple framing.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

lousat (113969) 2019-02-10 2:11

Hi Paul.Today you too show a classic scene that you can meet on the world beaches. Adjusting the networks is a labor of patience and very delicate. Very nice scene and two big gifts in the WS with the opposite views of the beach. About your comments of my post of butterflies, in fact we must have a lot of patience, some species are not difficult to capture with open wings, while for others it is practically impossible, the position of the wings depends a lot on the family to which they belong ... I wait to see some of them in your gallery ... ehehe … Have a nice Sunday! Luciano

ikeharel (94500) 2019-02-10 2:24

Hello Paul,
from your note I learn that nets always need repairs, and this would be a common sight on the beaches of Kerala.
Beautiful 3 pictures, WS #2 is wonderfully shows the beach and sea with the green vegetation gain good light upon.
The main picture is rich with details, beautifully rendered.
Have a nice sunday,
Ike

holmertz (76172) 2019-02-10 4:28

Hello Paul,
Men at work, a wonderful warm light, nice background and very attractive colours - what more could be demanded of a photo? Fine sharpness? Yes, you managed that too. The WS photos are also well composed, especially #2 with its nice curves of green and light brown. As for beaches, I avoid spending any time among crowds but I don't mind looking at photos with a number of people, regardless if they're on a beach or in a street.
Best regards,
Gert

Tue (62736) 2019-02-10 5:04

Hallo Paul,
De kleuren van deze foto zijn heel rijk, vooral ook dankzij het aangename, heldere licht. De verticale compositie werkt heel goed en zorgt dat zowel de huizen en palmbomen langs het strand als de vissers en hun netten in de voorgrond op de foto staan. Mooi werk!
Lars

jhm (182478) 2019-02-10 5:13

Dag Paul,

Brugge was gisteren bijna leeg gelopen, waarom dat kan ik geen antwoord opgeven, de slechte weerberichten!
Uw foto zorgt voor warme kleuren
Zeker uw achtergrond is schitterend gefotografeerd.
Goede samenstelling met de twee mensen in de voorgrond.
Bedankt voor het delen.

Goede zondag namiddag met veel regen in onze omgeving,
John.

Silvio1953 (180553) 2019-02-10 5:36

Ciao Paul, nice scene with fishermen at work, wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

rychem (61467) 2019-02-10 7:25

A very nice trio of photos, nice scene in the main photo and idyllic atmosphere of the beach in WS, very well presented
regards Ryszard

Ilonka1974 (3200) 2019-02-10 9:28

Hello Paul,
Very nice scene.
Composition and great shot...
It's also very colorful picture...
Very well done,
Best regards
Janusz

Fis2 (132289) 2019-02-10 11:04

Witaj Paul!
Interesting scene from daily life.
Good reportage shot.
I like POV and colors.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

jean113 (12257) 2019-02-10 12:31

Hello Paul, your pictures are very colourful, and you have explained why , with the low position of the sun.
I get the impression that they do not get a lot of rain here?
Good documentary shot.
Perfect sharpness.
Regards Jean.

carlo62 (74860) 2019-02-10 14:02

Ciao Paul
questo è un lavoro antico quasi quanto l'uomo, tutti coloro che hanno vissuto in riva ai laghi o al mare, sanno come funziona.
Oggi, soprattutto in occidente, sono rimasti in pochi a farlo.
Un ottimo servizio fotografico da Varkala.
Saluti
Carlo

macjake (87007) 2019-02-10 15:53

Hi Paul
I enjoy viewing and hearing your India experiences.
such a vast difference from the fg to bg. Fg appears real and rustic, while the bg is more touristy. gotta love these everyday working type of scenes, make me want to post more India shots too. excellent capture here. cheers
Craig

papagolf21 (135939) 2019-02-10 22:55

Bonjour, cher Paul,
Des images qui font rêver, dépaysantes et ravissantes.
Merci de nous faire profiter de ces lieux particuliers.
L'on voit bien que la pêche est primordiale pour les habitants (tenue des filets).
Bonne journée.
Amitiés.
Philippe

COSTANTINO (85749) 2019-02-10 22:58

Hello dear Paul and have a nice time
and a happy new day
Kerala Varkala reparing the
fishing boats
no more comments
sometimes one shot
is one thousand words
regards
Costantino

Nicou (177515) 2019-02-11 6:16

Hello

fantastique scène de pêchee t ensemble avec ces arbres en fond et ces maisons exotique et ces deux hommes assis sur la plage en trains de réaprer leurs filets de pêche entre les deux barques quelle compo et vue fantastique.
Bravo et amaitié
Nicou

Cricri (149823) 2019-02-11 7:54

Bonjour Paul
Belle lumière basse de fin de journée, illumine les couleurs , la scène des pêcheurs, deux très belles images en WS, j'aime le calme qui se fait ressentir
Bonne journée
cricri

bukitgolfb301 (50511) 2019-02-11 17:23

Hi dear Paul

Great one secne of South India. Coconut trees, primitive boats. nets and fishermen, all of which are essetial element for south india. Great shot in the best framework and compsoition.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

mkamionka (48599) 2019-02-12 7:53

Hi Paul,
beautiful beach scene with the fishermen at work.
They make an interesting busy foreground while at the back we can spot an interesting architecture lovely decorated with the palm trees.
I like very much also the complimentary photos.
Excellent reportage,
M

alvaraalto (34054) 2019-02-13 5:35

Dag Paul,
Een opvallende foto die op het eerste gezicht een kleurrije toeristische plaats lijkt weer te geven, maar als ik beter kijk twijfel ik daar aan. De met blaauw plastic bedekte hopen en de loods met kratten geven toch een ander beeld.
groet Rob

emka (130577) 2019-02-16 13:12

Hello again, Nice scene with the man repairing the nets. Beautiful houses. Great place for a short stay.

Kind regards Malgo

adramad (59358) 2019-02-18 11:33

Hello Paul.
A wonderful image, full of color and vitality with these two fishermen repairing the nets, ideal the basic houses in the background, which with the surrounding palm trees that make them look much richer and more attractive.
Good management of brightness and sharpness.
Very well done. My congratulations.
All the best and have a good start to the week.
Luis.

ChrisJ (144381) 2019-02-20 22:46

Hello Paul,

Missed this one. A superb daily life scene of the fishermen on the beach repairing their nets. Good color, sharpness and saturation.