I spent 3 days in Fort Cochin during the month of October. It was a most relaxed trip where I walked by the sea, observed the fishermen, had some gorgeous food and discovered that even on a small little island you can keep yourself busy…
For me, it is probably one of the best times of the day — the time the sun sets. A time to contemplate and wonder about the next day. A time to admire nature’s palette splattered across the skies. To sit and wonder about how things happen the way they do…
When the sun sets spreads its orange yellow glow as it takes its last bow signaling the end of another day.
One would think it’s a time for relaxing too. But not for lone fisherman who is busy casting his net into the sea. He has a conversation with someone and then turns back towards the sea. Every time he casts his net, he catches a whole lot of weeds (a big problem in these backwaters). I can’t see much fish but he’s probably used to doing this for hours at a stretch.
A photographer has climbed up on a perch on one of the fishing nets and indicates that there is space for me too. There are a few more foreigners all lined up waiting to take photographs just at that right time. The yellow ball is just beginning to dip slowly as big crowds make their way towards the promenade for a walk. Kids, adults, vendors all vie for space in the narrow walkway beside the harbor that makes its way further down towards the “beach†area.
I watched as the sun went down and then reached a point where it seemed like it was caught by the fishing nets : it’s like we wish we could capture it and keep it there but of course, it’s not ready to stay! So lower and lower it dips until just a little peek remains.
Soon, the skies change colours to a deep pink and blue and the waters reflect the colours of the sky. Far away, the fishing boats are coming in from the sea, hopefully loaded with their catch of the day.
The crowds have gone long since, but I remain watching the skies and the sea for a while longer because I know that once I get back to the city, this is not one sight I’ll get to enjoy frequently.
And I look around to see that the lone fisherman is still there for company.
Very very nice pics, Anita!
Posted by Paavani | November 3, 2008, 3:36 pmI rate the second photo Best…
Posted by Shrinidhi Hande | November 3, 2008, 4:02 pmwow…one of the best dusk shots I have seen..awesome..which camera?
Posted by ravi | November 3, 2008, 9:02 pm@ paavani: thanks!
@ shrinidhi: hey, thanks. i quite like that one myself!
@ ravi: thanks! i use a nikon DSLR. i’m a nikon girl :-)
Posted by Anita | November 3, 2008, 11:08 pmNice pictures…
wonderful…got a real professional touch..
loved them..
Posted by Vinayak | November 4, 2008, 10:29 amYou really create magic with your cam anita.. just too good.
btw, the pictures I bought at your exhibition last year are put up in my friend’s house. she’s loving them.
Posted by Shrilatha Puthi | November 4, 2008, 2:50 pmhey lovely pic yaar.. hope you enjoyed your trip.. keep writing
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Posted by Rohit Tripathi | November 4, 2008, 5:56 pmwow, you create magic with your camera. these are absolutely breathtaking. again, when are you compiling them into a coffee table book?:-)) PLease, you gotta.
keep it up.
Posted by Sukanya Bora | November 4, 2008, 6:57 pmWOW — your pictures talk ! Literally :) Very beautiful!
Posted by snippetsnscribbles | November 4, 2008, 8:52 pmamazing pictures!!! Loved all of them…can’t even pic a fav from the lot!! :)
Posted by vrisha | November 4, 2008, 11:24 pmLovely pics without any editing!
Time for me to upgrade to a DSLR.
Posted by Manasa | November 5, 2008, 5:48 pmwhat do i say, i am a great fan of your photographs…
Posted by shalini | November 6, 2008, 6:46 amOh Lovely write up and perfect pics to go along… PLease do accept my invite on facebook as well :)
Regards,
Anjali
Posted by Anjali | November 6, 2008, 4:15 pm@ Vinayak: thanks!
@ Shrilatha:
hey, good to see you here! and nice to know that she liked the pictures :-)
@ Rohit Tripathi:
the trip was great!
@ Sukanya: thank you! and yes, i remember what you said :-)
@ snippetsnscribbles:
thanks a ton!
@ vrisha:
what can i say? thank you!
@ manasa: yes, you must!
@ shalini: thank you, madam :-)
@ Anjali: thanks and will do!
Posted by Anita | November 6, 2008, 11:32 pmThe pictures speak volume but the climate change is what too recognize. There is a solution in for our Planet and it take all of us too provide this. We can change by learning the solutions and providing them globally!
Posted by Rocky Pacley | November 7, 2008, 7:00 pmWith your pics, you should pull together a calendar for 2009
Posted by Venky Krishnamoorthy | November 8, 2008, 8:55 amI keep coming back to your website again and again for travel tips.
Loved the pictures esp. the one with sun in the fishing net :) and I totally agree with Venky’s suggestion for putting together a calender!
Cheers
Mitsu
Posted by Mitsu | November 9, 2008, 7:10 pmIf ever I get to go there I think I’d be comparing the real sunsets to the beauty that you have brought out in these. Thank you.
Posted by Usha | November 11, 2008, 5:26 pmHi Anita,
Lovely shots!
I have been reading your blog on and off for a while, came to you thru Aqua. A few weeks ago I was going through a mag from Sikkim and I saw your article and I was like..hey! I know her!! :)
So just dropped in to say Hi and to tell you that I enjoy reading your blog.
Posted by Colors | November 12, 2008, 1:30 am@ Rocky: definitely,everyone can contribute towards their bit for this cause!
@ venky: only if you promise to buy one ;-)
@ Mitsu: thanks! always happy when someone finds the info helpful! and i hope you will order one of them too :-)
@ Usha: thanks! am sure you’ll get to go there some time!
@ Colors: thanks! glad you dropped by. and yes, that must have been new horizons?!
Posted by Anita | November 14, 2008, 10:37 pmHi Anita, ‘been visiting ur website for quite sumtime now but never got down to commenting on ur pics or the write-ups.….cudnt resist doing so today after a look at those fabulous shots.…keep up the good work :-)
Posted by raahul deb | November 15, 2008, 12:33 amYes! And one more thing.……I luv reading wat u write :-)
Posted by raahul deb | November 15, 2008, 12:35 amHey..i think you were the one whom i told in that pain enduring last lap that ‘atleast take the pic when i am running’. Waiting for the pics…
Posted by Venkatesh | November 17, 2008, 6:53 am@ raahul: hey, thanks for finally leaving a comment :-)
@ venkatesh: coming up in another post. watch out!
Posted by Anita | November 18, 2008, 7:55 amAwesome images. I love the second one the most. Imagining it in as a large print. Super.
Posted by Which main? What cross? | November 18, 2008, 5:19 pmHi,
I’m new to your site, your narration of the trips are very nice and feels like we can really get that feeling of being there. I wish I could visit some of the places in description. The pictures looks awesome.
Posted by Bino | March 3, 2009, 9:01 am