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A fisherman sleeps alongside a dead Yellowfin Tuna aboard a commercial fishing dhoni.
Photo © Thomas Pickard All Rights Reserved
Maldives: Pole Fishing
Commercial fishing is second only to tourism as a source of revenue in the Maldives, employing an estimated 30% of the population.
As Thomas Pickard explains, "Fishermen work 6 days per week, having Friday prayer day off. Fishermen in this photo reportage typically earn around $80 USD each for a 7 ton catch. A typical working day may last as long as 15 hours or more and while catch size varies significantly, fishermen can catch up to 30 tons on good days. Most weeks the fishermen shown may expect to earn roughly $300 USD to $400 USD per week."
Photographer Thomas Pickard spent 24 hours with a group of commercial pole fishermen in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Addu Atoll in the Maldives awhile back and documented the working environment of the men's quest for tuna in his photo essay Maldives: Pole Fishing, now appearing on Gaia Photos.
Gaia Photos is a new international photography source comprised of 41 photojournalists from around the world whose mission is to promote quality and diversity in documentary photography.
Thomas Pickard is a freelance photographer whose clients include: Action Aid, Adaaran Resorts, Maldivian Air Taxi, Photoshots, Quark Expeditions, Sri Lankan Airlines.
His photography has appeared in D la Repubblica, Kris Flyer Magazine, Outside Magazine and many more.
Thomas Pickard is based in Thailand where he is available for editorial, resort and hotel, and wedding photography worldwide.
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Photo © Thomas Pickard All Rights Reserved
Maldives: Pole Fishing
Commercial fishing is second only to tourism as a source of revenue in the Maldives, employing an estimated 30% of the population.
As Thomas Pickard explains, "Fishermen work 6 days per week, having Friday prayer day off. Fishermen in this photo reportage typically earn around $80 USD each for a 7 ton catch. A typical working day may last as long as 15 hours or more and while catch size varies significantly, fishermen can catch up to 30 tons on good days. Most weeks the fishermen shown may expect to earn roughly $300 USD to $400 USD per week."
Photographer Thomas Pickard spent 24 hours with a group of commercial pole fishermen in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Addu Atoll in the Maldives awhile back and documented the working environment of the men's quest for tuna in his photo essay Maldives: Pole Fishing, now appearing on Gaia Photos.
Gaia Photos is a new international photography source comprised of 41 photojournalists from around the world whose mission is to promote quality and diversity in documentary photography.
Thomas Pickard is a freelance photographer whose clients include: Action Aid, Adaaran Resorts, Maldivian Air Taxi, Photoshots, Quark Expeditions, Sri Lankan Airlines.
His photography has appeared in D la Repubblica, Kris Flyer Magazine, Outside Magazine and many more.
Thomas Pickard is based in Thailand where he is available for editorial, resort and hotel, and wedding photography worldwide.
Please Visit Us and view Thomas Pickard's website.
You can also search for assignment photographers at Gaia Photos, a place to explore and discover the issues facing the diverse population and locations of our world, both near and far.
Please subscribe to our new features page to keep track of new stories too!
John Brown Photojournalist On LIGHTSTALKERS
My Mondo Library Photography
My Photoshelter Photography Archive Homepage
GAIA Photography and Photojournalism
