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Timeless
Published: 2009-01-07 01:53:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 52614; Favourites: 3840; Downloads: 42
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When I first saw a photograph of the karst peaks of Guilin, China thirty years ago, I couldn't believe a landscape like this really existed. The area remained at the top of my 'life list' of places to see since then. When I finally found the opportunity to visit, I wandered alone on the riverbanks and met a cormorant fisherman who showed me his traditional methods. They fish at night and the lantern attracts fish toward the raft so the cormorant can dive in and catch them. The fishermen tie a loose string around the cormorant's neck so they can't swallow it completely, and the men pull out the fish and store them in a basket. This method of fishing has existed for over a thousand years here. I decided to call the image 'Timeless' in honor of the men and their tradition. It is still possible to find the 'old China' if you know where to look.Related content
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This work has been featured on my journal [link] 
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This is beautiful Michael and I love the story you have placed with this photo. Truly can picture it all. The lighting is simply fantastic! 
I have now added a new destination on my "to do" list...thank you!
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The picture is of course amazing, but the description was what really did it for me.
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Unbelievable that its a photograph!
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wow! Splendid capture! The composition is gorgeous as well as the rich colors.
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beautiful capture - watched a program on cormorant fishermen - truly amazing story of there life. must be an amazing place to visit and to see for yourself bird and fisherman working together. thank you for sharing this.
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this is one in a million shot 
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welcome to china, and wish you enjoy the trip. if you come to Guangzhou please drop me a line.
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You're whole gallery is amazing. This, "Timeless", I like in particular because I saw once a documentary on TV about cormorant fishermen in China and their old tradition simply mesmerized me. You were so lucky to be there! If it's not top secret, I would like to know what camera did you use and what settings because the picture turned out amazing!
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Awesome, on my trip to China i also had the Privilege of fishing with the fishermen, once in a lifetime experience!
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This beautiful piece has been featured here
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nice image reminds me of an image Art Wolfe did : [link] 
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Great shot; I think it was either in Nat Geo or Smithsonian. I thought the same thing about the peaks; I'd always seen them in paintings and thought they were stylized until I saw photos of them.
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Michael, this is one of my all time favorite images. Period. Your body of work is magnificent. So great to see you on DA. I will be purchasing images from you for sure in the future. Congratulations on your greatness!!
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This image is beyond amazing. I had to check the category just to make sure it wasn't a photomanipulation, and when I read your comment I was even more intrigued. I never even knew that cormorants could be used to fish! I hope those fishermen treat the beautiful birds well...
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exceptional..how talentuous you are..I have never seen such perfection...
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This is another absolutely amazing shot! It's shots like this that have always made me want to go to China. With some practice and good timing hopefully I'll be able to get some great shots in the Spring.
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It's on the top of my list too. I will get there one day !
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This to me, is one of the finest images out there. The combination of the color, scenery and the fisherman just gives a truly impressive feel.
aF
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ABSOLUTELY STUNNING
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have I seen this is digital camera mag? (or a similar one)?
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I think this is a photos that, to me, pretty much reaches perfection. Not only is it technically correct and includes an amazing landscape, it captures a simply awe inspiring story. A beautiful combination of landscape/natural and journalistic photography, something I am finding myself striving for more often!
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i've heard about that method of catching fish, and i think it was on tv once.
its very strange, but effective
really great capture too!!
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I really want to go there, looks amazing and nicely captured mate!
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This is un-f'in-believable, the range of shades and colours are amazing. Great photo I'm glad Andy Mumford shared it.
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I've seen this photo before in a magazine. It's an amazing photo
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I thought I remembered it too, from a magazine.
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Possibly Digital Photo magazine.
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Nothing not to like here! My all time fav of yours!
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Lovely colours! Lovely composition! Great job!
P.S. I've seen this in Digital Photo Magazine (I have a subscription)
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