22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Echoes of an Ancient Craft
An elderly cormorant fisherman stands proudly on a bamboo raft floating on the Li River in China, framed by the towering karst mountains. Dressed in traditional red and black clothing, he holds a bamboo pole with two cormorants perched at either end, recalling an ancient fishing practice that no longer exists. A lantern glows softly at the bow of the raft, casting reflections on the still water as dusk approaches. The scene evokes a sense of timelessness, blending tradition, nature, and myth, as if the fisherman is the last guardian of a fading legend.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 11.2024 |
Date Uploaded: | 12.2024 |
Photo Location: | China |
Camera: | NIKON Z 7_2 |
Copyright: | © Alexandre Brisson |