- The cormorant fishermen of south China use cormorant birds and lanterns to fish. They work at night and use the lanterns to attract fish to their boats. Once the fish get close to the boats the Cormorant birds dive in the water and catch the fish. A string is tied around the birds neck so they can't sallow it. They bring the fish back to the fishermen who then remove it from the birds neck.
Cormorant Fishermen at Dusk ~ Guilin ~ China ~ Photography ~ Off Camera Flash ~ Nikon ~ CLS ~Landscape
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The last four days of shooting in China have been EPIC!! In an area that doesn't see a ton of sun this time of year, I just got four days of excellent shooting conditions. Including several great sunset/sunrise shoots. I was also lucky enough to have the chance to shoot a couple very old Fishermen that use Cormorant birds and lanterns to catch fish......This really is one of the most amazing places on earth.
Hand held at 1/50 sec and F8 ISO 200 with off camera flash held by an asst. on my left with warming gel. The flash was triggered using the on camera flash (dialed way down).
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Waymond_Lee, Heiko.J, M Atif Saeed, www.matthansenphotography.com, and 1103 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Waymond_Lee (26 months ago | reply)
Such an amazing shot!
-Waymond
Project Dreamland (26 months ago | reply)
Amazing capture! Nice lantern lighting.
www.matthansenphotography.com (26 months ago | reply)
Holy crap!!! One of a kind...this is amazing Dan. So well shot too. Glad you're enjoying the trip!
M Atif Saeed (26 months ago | reply)
wow
Heiko.J (26 months ago | reply)
Wow, this is one of the best shots I've ever seen!
Michael Overbeck | www.michaeloverbeck.com (26 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot, This is amazing.
www.matthansenphotography.com (26 months ago | reply)
Definitely my favorite shot of 2011...it has all the elements. Can't wait to see your whole collection when it's all said and done
Rod Wood (26 months ago | reply)
SUPERB image Dan !! EXCEPTIONALLY well done Buddy !!! --- I have seen a lot of simular shots and this one is extremely well done ---- Rod
Gary Randall (26 months ago | reply)
Holy macaroni Dan. This is epic. I've seen shots like this of these guys, but yours is perfect. The lighting is dead nuts. Nice work. I wish that I were there carrying your gear for you. :)
AnneMäenurm (26 months ago | reply)
Amazing image!
joe chan photos (26 months ago | reply)
Welcome home, buddy!!! I'm looking forward to seeing all your new works from Asia. This one is just spectacular. I'm sure there will be many more to come and all of your fans are as anxious as I am to see them.
Good to hear from you, as always!!!
seryani (26 months ago | reply)
What an incredible image, wonderful light, it is just fantastic, a master piece!!!
Joel deWaard (26 months ago | reply)
A different world....... this is amazing. Love the background as well.
Signe09 (26 months ago | reply)
stunning shot
Didenze (26 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous! Magical place... beautifully captured!
andrew-M (26 months ago | reply)
Amazing !
DavidFrutos (26 months ago | reply)
Fabulous lightnig here, Dan.
Really good POV and perspective.
Great work, my friend.
Have a great weekend.
dovetaildw (26 months ago | reply)
Amazing work Dan! The lighting and subject are fascinating!
david.richter (26 months ago | reply)
Whoa, homie, you brought home the goods!! I am only on the small retina display for now but this shot blows away much, if not all, cormorant fisher images there are! Sweet work, Dan! I demand more!
Douglas Brown (26 months ago | reply)
Hi Dan,
Glorious photograph! I've never seen anyone photograph this area of China, and this particular activity, this well, other than Art Wolfe. And that puts you in very talented company.
Impressive work! Take care, Doug.
Noro8 (26 months ago | reply)
What a great image!Well done-have a nice weekend!
Mark Youlden (26 months ago | reply)
Brilliant shot.
Patrick Leitz (26 months ago | reply)
Fantastic light and composition, great shot!!!
Ianmoran1970 (26 months ago | reply)
It is an amazing place to shoot, epic compositions you get are just fabulous, wicked work!
davidhuiphoto (26 months ago | reply)
beautiful framing n capture
Dana Kane (26 months ago | reply)
An amazing subject and setting; you've captured this beautifully.
Luke Hertzfeld (26 months ago | reply)
Dan! This is absolutely incredible!!! I've never seen such a shot and had no idea people fished using Cormorant. The light and detail in this capture is amazing! This is what absolutely intrigues me about your work. You bring the most epic of scenes from the most amazing places on the face of the earth! Truely inspiring to an amateur like myself!
Ayman Alnajem (26 months ago | reply)
Great work! awesome light and tones
Stefano Viola (26 months ago | reply)
An amazing picture...all my compliments ;-)
Jeff Eickhoff (26 months ago | reply)
WHOOOAAAAHHH!!!!!
Definitely the best shot I've ever seen from this place. Perfect lighting, gorgeous comp, and the subjects...incredible. Even the pose from the bird. Lifetime shot, Dan. Way to go, man!
naturethroughmyeyes.com (26 months ago | reply)
I want to swear right now but I will censor myself to - EFFING AMAZING Dan. This would be by new favorite of yours by a long shot!!!
Jared Ropelato (26 months ago | reply)
un... believe....able. WOWWWWWWWWWWWW! Unreal.
MarkASmith (26 months ago | reply)
Amazing shot!!
SewerDoc (200 Explores) (26 months ago | reply)
This image brings back such wonderful memories Dan. I really look forward to seeing more images from this trip. This one was beautifully captured. Glad you we able to communicate with Bart.
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Sunna Gautadóttir (26 months ago | reply)
Wonderful photo!
hbwphbwp (26 months ago | reply)
It's so fantastic!
.Terry Cheng (26 months ago | reply)
Wow..such a beautiful moment captured there. Lovely wing span of the bird. The composition is perfect. Looking forward to more of your shots from China!
LLoyd Nielsen (26 months ago | reply)
Stunning shot!
Very Nice! How Much? (26 months ago | reply)
incredible my man!
D Breezy - davidthompsonphotography.com (26 months ago | reply)
awesome, awesome! wow
Summit42 (26 months ago | reply)
nice catch Dan
outsideshot (26 months ago | reply)
What a fantastic capture!
Dwood Photography (26 months ago | reply)
This is awesome. Having seen this in person myself, I can attest to how difficult (imo) it is to get this kind of photograph. You really nailed it.
Koveh Photography (26 months ago | reply)
Awesome work man! I really want to visit this location one day.
derek raugh (26 months ago | reply)
holy crap! this is unbelievable!
HPHson (26 months ago | reply)
Adorable use of the available light, resulting in such a natural feel !
And what a scene and motive. Breathtaking photography !!!
Sealis (26 months ago | reply)
Beautifully captured!
PHOTOROTA (26 months ago | reply)
Wow ... Precious beauty, greatly capture my dear.
LifeLover4 (26 months ago | reply)
Amazing shot! Wow!
kdee64 (26 months ago | reply)
A beautiful image of an iconic scene! The light and colour is amazing.