Le Pecheur du Carrelet by seanoneill

Le Pecheur du Carrelet

Life sometimes throws up surprises. Today was one of those days.

We were on the rocky beach at Fouras while this chap was collecting oysters off the rocks. Rebecca was looking for sea glass, the kids were playing American Football, and I was taking photos of the Carrelets.

He asked Rebecca and I if we had ever been in a Carrelet, and when we said no, he invited us into his. Then he preceded to show us how to fish so we could have a go.

As Rebecca rightly said, A bucket list item ticked off that we didn't even know was on our list!

He let me take his photo. We didn't ask hi sname, we didn't feel the need.

If you are wondering what a Carrelet is, it is a fishing hut on stilts with a large net on the end that you lower into the sea as the tide comes in, to catch small fish, prawns and crabs. Take a look in my other albums. The dark, stormy looking shot is this chaps Carrelet.
Wonderful portrait, full of character...
July 31st, 2015  
The detail in this shot is so intense it hurts, brilliant shot:)
July 31st, 2015  
Reminds me of Ernest Hemmingway. The Old Man and the Sea. Love this portrait. What a kindly gent!
July 31st, 2015  
Great portrait of this interesting fella.
July 31st, 2015  
@amandal He was a lovely chap. Now that is a book I must read.....
July 31st, 2015  
Outstanding portrait
July 31st, 2015  
Fantastic!!
July 31st, 2015  
He looks like a character actor from your portrait. Terrific image.
July 31st, 2015  
Fantastic portrait... fav
August 1st, 2015  
PS.. just had to google Carrelets sounds like our flounder (flat fish) fishing/ did you catch any..
August 1st, 2015  
Great character portrait with a grittiness to the processing.
August 1st, 2015  
Remarkable portrait. The lighting and processing are fantastic
August 1st, 2015  
Lovely portrait and love the processing, Sean. Adds to the shot.
August 1st, 2015  
Amazing Portrait, fantastic processing and light...Fav
August 1st, 2015  
What a wonderful story, and lived in face
August 2nd, 2015  
Perfect portrait!!
August 2nd, 2015  
Great portrait Sean. He looks well weathered. Fav
August 3rd, 2015  
Utterly wonderful capture and experience. Faved
August 13th, 2015  
fantastic portrait
August 16th, 2015  
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