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Wonsando. South Korea 2008. A worker sets controlled fires ablaze on a freshly harvested rice field. The burning helps to prevent the growth of weed rice and lowers the amount of pests. Part of a series of islands in the Yellow Sea just off the west coast of Chungcheongnam-do Province, Wonsando is a short ferry ride from the mainland. The residents make a living from the land, the sea and the small amount of tourism that comes their way. © Tom White

Wonsando. South Korea 2008. A spider hanging on it's web with a view of rice fields. Part of a series of islands in the Yellow Sea just off the west coast of Chungcheongnam-do Province, Wonsando is a short ferry ride from the mainland. The residents make a living from the land, the sea and the small amount of tourism that comes their way. © Tom White

Wonsando. South Korea 2008. Cho, Yong Duk prepares sashimi from that day's catch. The fish are filleted, chopped and served fresh. Part of a series of islands in the Yellow Sea just off the west coast of Chungcheongnam-do Province, Wonsando is a short ferry ride from the mainland. The residents make a living from the land, the sea and the small amount of tourism that comes their way. © Tom White

Wonsando. South Korea 2008. Cho, Yong Duk prepares sashimi from that day's catch. The fish are filleted, chopped and served fresh. Part of a series of islands in the Yellow Sea just off the west coast of Chungcheongnam-do Province, Wonsando is a short ferry ride from the mainland. The residents make a living from the land, the sea and the small amount of tourism that comes their way. © Tom White

Wonsando. South Korea 2008. A Cuttlefish lies on the quayside after being caught by a young boy. As it was pulled out of the ocean it discharged it's ink in defence. Part of a series of islands in the Yellow Sea just off the west coast of Chungcheongnam-do Province, Wonsando is a short ferry ride from the mainland. The residents make a living from the land, the sea and the small amount of tourism that comes their way. © Tom White