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Select part of the nights catch that has been saved for breakfast. Fishing village Lami beach Kosamui Thailand 1984 Fishing boats at Lamai beach Kosamui one early morning in 1984 Children at early morning play in a hill village of the Mao people in an area West of Cheng Mai on the Thai Mayanmar border. North western Thailand 1984. A small protected beach and cove peeks through a narrow gap between its two protective serrated limestone headlands. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A small cove nestles beside steep and serrated limestone outcrops that form the core of this karst island in the Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A barato (small canoe) rests high and dry on a secluded beach. Coconut palms tall and slender reach up beside the serrated stacked structure of the karst clifs of the island. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Vegitation clings to erroded footfolds in the limestone karst cliffs of one of the 45 islands that make up the Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Two limestone karst headlands provide a sheltered space, where a small sandy beach can build and nurture a few trees. Other vegitation clings tenuously to the steep and jagged faces of the island. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. At days end, fishermen start a long night of fishing employing handlines to catch the next days food, perhaps with excess to trade. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Limestone Cliffs, sculptured into fluted and jagged shapes by rain and wind tower over a seaside fishing shelter. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A lone paddler steers his baroto (small canoe) beneath the overhang of sheer limestone kast cliffs that have been sculptured by rains and wind. A few plants cling to precarious footholds in the cliff face. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A leafless tree with a large buttress root stands out on the rock shoreline of the Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Evening finds these fishermen happily settling in for a long night of successful fishing. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Limestone cliffs, sculptured by rain and wind and undercut by sea, tower above a bangka (large boat with outriggers) as it plies its regular route in the Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A small, narrow and inviting cove, nestles amongst vertical limestone karst cliffs, a line of coconut palms fringe its edge. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A small sandy cove fringed by limestone karst cliffs makes a home for a fisherman and family, its two palm trees providing shade for the small shack. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Undercut by the action of the ocean and sculptured by wind and rain, a limestone karst cliff takes on the shape of a face in profile. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A small stretch of white sand and a lone tree nestled below limestone karst cliffs provides a place for a few fishing families to build their homes. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Coral reef and the glass green sea meet a sandy beach and limestone karst outcrops. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A single coconut palm rises like a flag above a limestone karst cliff that has been undercut by the ocean to such an extent as to be unbekievable. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A storm builds on the horizon of a starlit night in the Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A pair fish as the late afternoon light colours the clouds and steep islands of the Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A pair of fishermen and a bangka (large boat with outriggers) are cast into the shadow of Pinabuyutan Island by the late afternoon light. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A solitary house makes the short and narrow beach on Pinabuyutan Island an idyllic home. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. The late afternoon sun lights the clouds behind Pinabuyutan Island, casting the eastern beach into deep shadow. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. The vertical northern face of Pinabuyutan Island is silhouetted by the setting sun. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. The setting sun, colours the clouds and sky and silhouettes the islands of the Bacuit Archipelago in soft layers of blue, grey and black. Palawan, Philippines 2008. A bank of clouds turns to flame as the setting sun silhouettes the northern face of Pinabuyutan Island and the other islands of the Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A sinuous sand bar leads to Snake Island, so named after the shape of the sand bar. south Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A limestone karst outcrop stands in the sea next to a fallen neighbour, its weathered faces sculptured by wind and rain and undercut by the sea, a few plants cling to life on whatever purchase they may find. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A small impression at the base of an undercut cliff over the sea provides sufficient purchase for a fisherman to build a shelter. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A small impression at the base of an undercut cliff over the sea provides sufficient purchase for a fisherman to build a shelter. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Late afternoon sun lights the tops of coconut palms on the southern beach of Pinabuyutan Island, Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A bangka rests on the narrow beach near a solitary house both backed by the cliff that forms the eastern face of Pinabuyutan Island, Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. The shear northern face of Pinabuyutan Island. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Its structure balancing precariously in the nooks and crannies, a small house clings to the undercut rock face above the sea on Pinabuyutan Island. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. The entrance to Big Lagoon on Miniloc Island, Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Undercut limestone karst cliffs seem to hover above the tranquil blue waters of Big Lagoon. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Jungle and rocky cliffs tumble down to meet the blue green tranquillity of Big Lagoon on Miniloc Island, Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A lone limestone karst outcrop stands tall and sheer sided in the sea, palms and other plants finding purchase in any crevice. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. The vertical face of a limestone karst island offers little purchase for plants other than a small shelf overhanging the undercut of the cliff caused by the action of the sea. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A tree thrives on the face of a limestone karst rock face, its roots crisscrossing the rocks to provide grip and to extract nutrients from the scant soils. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Storm clouds nestle the mountains of the islands in the Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Wandering in the company of nature toward Depeldet Island. Dolarog, Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Still wandering with nature toward Pinabuyutan Island, Dolarog, Bacuit Archipelargo, Palawan, Philippines 2008 Late afternoon at Dolarog, Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008 Peace and tranquility accompany the last rays of the sun, pink against the powder blue of the western sky. Dolarog, Bacuit Archipelargo, Palawan, Philippines 2008. All is quiet at sunrise except for the birds and the gentle lap of the sea. Dolarog, Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. The last colours of sunrise fade as high whispy clouds herald a fine day. Dolarog, Palawan, Philippines 2008. The early morning calm affords a fishing opportunity for a pair in a baroto (small canoe) watched by one who remains on the beach. Dolarog, Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A family reunioun to gather the catch after a long night of fishing. Dolarog, Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Pinabuyutan Island reflects in the calm of morning, a pair in a baroto (small canoe) drift and fish. Dolarog, Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A mackeral sky greets a new day over Malapacao & Lagen Islands in the south of the Bacuit Archipelago, Dolarog, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A pair fish from a baroto (small canoe) in the early morning reflection of Pinabuyutan Island. Dolarog, Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Waiting for the next assignment, a baroto (small canoe) rests by the shore in the reflection of Pinabuyutan Island. Dolarog, Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. The sun's last rays give clouds a magical light, highlighting their shape and structure. Dolarog, Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philipinnes 2008. Boats return to the Dolarog Beach at the end of a day of adventure. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Peace and traquillity descends upon Dolarog Beach as the rays of the afternoon sun light the clouds over the Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. The children of a fisherman's family stand at the beach edge beside their hut. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. The children of a fisherman's family wait at the edge of the beach. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. The sun sinks behind one of the islands of the Bacuit Archipelago, painting the horizon in gold. Palawan, Philippines 2008. The last light from the setting sun paints the whispy clouds in yellow, orange, red and pink. Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. The view over coconut palms to the south of the Bacuit Archipelago to Dilumacad and Cadlan Islands from Dolarog Beach, Palawan, Philippines 2008. View over the coconut palms that fill the space behind Dolarog Beach to the Bacuit Archipelago islands of Miniloc, Matinloc, Tapiutan & Inambuyod Islands. Palawan, Philippines 2008. The colours of sunset reflect across the waters of the Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. The colours of sunset reflect across the waters of the Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. The colours of sunset reflect across the waters of the Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. The colours of sunset reflect across the waters of the Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. The colours of sunset reflect across the waters of the Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Colour for shoppers in El Nido must be as pollen to bees. El Nido, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Most shops in El Nido are colourful, even this provisions shop uses layers of colour to attract buyers. El Nido, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A baroto (small canoe) rests beside its big sister, a bangka (large boat with outriggers) along with all of the normal flotsam that gathers in a working harbour. El Nido, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Going home from Ralph's Bar & Restaurant, boat loaded. El Nido, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Beachside houses at El Nido, limestone karst cliffs behind. Palawan, Philipinnes 2008. Patrons watch the activities in the harbour at El Nido. Palawan, Philippines 2008. Colour, the main game. El Nido, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Patron waits at teh barber shop. El Nido, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A truck is unloaded of bags of cement in a working street in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Travel in Palawan is by boat, El Nido harbour is full of them. Palawan, Philippines 2008. Sunset throws a gentle light silhouetting coconut palms on Cacnipa Island, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Hounds welcome their owners home from a journey at sea. Cacnipa Island, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A coastal freighter, complete with washing, plies the route between Port Barton and El Nido, Palawan, Philippines 2008. An ominous looking coastal storm approaches during our sea passage between El Nido and Port Barton. While the sea remained remarkably calm, the rain and the wind were intense for a short period as it passed overhead. Palawan, Philippines 2008. A bangka (boat with outriggers), so loaded with sugar cane that it has little freeboard, makes its way across the calm waters off Port Barton, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A man and three boys ply the calm waters off Port Barton in their Baroto (small canoe with outriggers). Palawan, Philippines 2008. A fisherman smiles from his baroto (small canoe with outriggers) as we pass by. Palawan, Philippines 2008. Under the coconut trees, a beachside home with bangka (boat with outriggers) out the front. Port Barton, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A boy and his cat at the front door of their raised house in Port Barton. The ground of the yard racked clean. Palawan, Philippines 2008. Two boys wander past a corner store in Port Barton, I wonder about the subject of their conversation. Palawan, Philippines 2008. There is standing room only in a heavily loaded baroto (canoe with outriggers) as it prepares to leave Port Barton to return its human cargo to a nearby island that is home. All are dressed for the visit to town and no one was left out. The sea is calm and a light rain falls. Palawan, Philippines 2008. A boy keeps watch over the family barato (canoe with outriggers) as he waits for thier return from the village of Port Barton. Palawan, Philippines 2008. Roads are few and difficult in Palawan so most travel between outlying settlements is by sea. Ownership of boats is high as the beach at Port Barton is testiment. Palawan, Philippines 2008. Mist rises from the valleys as the rain clouds lift to reveal layers of jungle clad ridges. Near Port Barton, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A roadside tattoo parlour provides an opportunity to advertise todays tribal allegiances. Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines 2008. A small roadside shop screams for attention through colour and advertising banners. Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island, Philippines 2008. Some things stay the same no matter where. Children love the corner shop, this one more inviting for its sheltering tree. Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Raised with lots of windows and few walls, allowing the passage of any breaze, made of thatch and sheltering under a large tree. Perfect for the tropics. Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines 2008. Local men and their ponies rise before the sun each morning to traverse Gurung Bromo Crater. Commercial fishing boats the world over have the same hard worked, make do appearance. This one in Kota Kinabalu harbour in Sabah, Malaysia a hard bitten example. You can just about smell it from here. Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia 2008. Markets in Asia are a feast for the senses, none more so than fishmarkets, this one in Kota Kinabalu Sabah Malaysia 2008. A small cove at the northern end of Tanjong Aru Beach at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia provides a tranquil setting from which the sun setting over the South China Sea can be enjoyed. Witnessing the green flash and the fading rays of sunset is a regular ritual in these parts. 2008. Fishing boat and small island silhouetted in the shimmer of the golden evening light from the sea and sky. Tanjong Aru Beach, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia 2008. A small island silhouetted in the shimmer of the golden evening light from the sea and sky. Tanjong Aru Beach, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia 2008. Squid fishing boats at rest after the nights fishing is done. Early morning Lamai beach Kosamui Thailand 1984 Fishing in Thailand is a retreat for the soul Squid boat at anchor after the nights fishing. Crew returning to shore for a days rest. Lamai beach Kosamui Thailand 1984 One of the many mobile businesses that ply the streets of asian towns. This one laden with kitchenware. Cheng Mai Thailand 1984

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