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Cast net photo

This photo appeals to me on so many levels.

The landscape is surreal. The landforms in the background shrouded by a slight mist that diffuses the sun into a gentle backlight. The edge of the cast net somewhat echoes the sinuous waves of the hillocks.

The skill of the fisherman. If you've ever thrown a cast net, then you know the level of skill required to open a large net like this....especially when standing on a narrow, tipsy platform.

The sheer exotic nature of the setting.

The skill of the photographer in capturing the scene.