The Fisherman's Story

a boat in the water
The sky blushes with the first touch of sunlight as the fisherman steps onto his boat.
Another day of struggle begins. He wonders, ' Will the toil reap him the benefits he yearns for? '
Casting the net:
Casting the net: With practiced hands, he casts his net wide.
Now, the waiting begins.
Now, the waiting begins.
a group of people walking on a beach with a boat
With a push from the shore, the boat glides forward, cutting through the morning mist.
a man holding a net in the water
A sudden tug! The net tightens, the boat sways.
a group of people pulling a fishing net out of the water
He grips the rope, muscles straining against the force of the unseen.
Victory in the net: Scales glisten in the sunlight, and the air fills with the scent of salt and success.
a group of people walking on a beach
As the sun melts into the horizon, he prepares for another night’s rest.
a boat on the beach
Tomorrow, the sea will call again, and he will answer.
a group of people on a boat in the water
Whatever the weather, there is no respite for these fisherman, they risk it all for some catch...

Photo Credits: Dr. Tamal Roy Sarkar, A Practising Eye Specialist in Asgar Ali Hospital, Dhaka. The photos were clicked in Digha, West Bengal.