With 7,000 islands scattered around the country and one of the world’s nations with very extensive coastlines, its a given that fishing is one of the biggest livelihood in the Philippines.
As a travel photographer and blogger, This is perhaps one of the most beautiful subjects. Its not difficult to find too. Spend time in the provinces with a coast or beach early in the morning or in the afternoon and you can be certain to capture authentic images. Even in transit.
Below are ten photographs that I have captured over a span of years wandering around the archipelago. From the remoteness of Cuyo Island where fishermen are pulling their nets before sunrise to the provincial cities of Surigao and Ormoc, with the latter, while waiting for my fastcraft ride to Cebu after almost a day at the bus from Manila.
I do hope you will like these images and share it with your friends. ENJOY,
PHOTO FRIDAY will be a regular post showcasing travel images with a theme.
Fishermen early in the morning pulling their nets at Cuyo town’s beachA fisherman poses before heading to his banca at Taggat Lagoon in Claveria, Cagayan provinceShrimp trawling in the shallow coast of Valladolid in Negros occidental before the sun setsBeautiful morning hue paint the sky before sunrise as two fishermen on their banca in Ormoc CityFishermen carrying fresh catch in the morning off the beach of Cuyo town in PalawanAn old fisherman pulling his net early in the afternoon at the beach in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del NorteSilhouettes of fishermen, banca and an islet off the coast of Isla Gigantes Norte in Carles, IloiloFishermen doing a ‘bayanihan’ by helping a fellow fisherman carry his banca to the sea in Mabua Pebble Beach, Surigao CityFishing boats gathering near the shore early in the afternoon in Gigantes Norte, Carles, IloiloA fisherman passing by boats with Coron’s interesting mountains in the background
Early one morning, just before sunrise, I woke up early to take a short walk and take photos along the shore where a fishing boat was beached into the shallow water for a few days already. After a few minutes of seeing, composing, setting and clicking, I started to notice…
The ride from the capital city, Alor Setar was long, 10 kilometers to the mouth of the Kedah River in Kuala Kedah, but the scenic countryside and good roads were enough to make the trip comfortable and not boring. There, at the coast is an interesting fort that was built…
For many tourists, Cagayan province in northwest Luzon is distant and hard to reach. And if a traveler persisted to visit, it may be in Tuguegarao, the provincial capital, to see the cathedral or eat pansit batil patung.. And for the adventurer, a quick stop in Penablanca for the caves.…
11 thoughts on “Photo Friday: Fishing and fishermen”
Reydan Duldulao
Great shots Sir! Hindi ko akalaing nakarating ka na rin pala sa hometown ko, Claveria, Cagayan! When was that? Hehe. This post makes me miss Taggat Lagoon!
estancabigas
Hello Rey, thanx bro! Yes, been there around 3 years ago. Di ko pa natapos ma post ang taggat/claveria trip ko. I was there for the Jessica Soho Kapuso Mo feature before then yung nag Calayan ako. But been there mga 5 times na rin
Reydan Duldulao
Wow… daming beses ka na pa lang nakarating dun! Great to know. Got relatives there or talagang visit lang? Where did you stay? Astig naman. Fiesta sa amin dun ngayon (May 7-11). Too bad I went home last week due to an emergency now I am back to Manila. Sayang di ako naka-attend. Let me know when will you visit my hometown again.
estancabigas
Oh, almost hometown mo na pala. Three resorts ang na puntahan ko dun but forgot their names e. hehehe.
Reydan Duldulao
It is my hometown Sir Estan I usually go home during summer, holidays (Dec-Jan), and July.
estancabigas
Ah. I like the place especially Taggat. Then eating Claveria longanisa.
Reydan Duldulao
Lagoon! Nakaka-miss lalo magvideoke at swimming plus akyat sa falls… stroll along the beach at upo sa rock formations… isa na lang di ko nagagawa dun, ang umakyat sa may bundok going up sa cross. You tried riding sa boat?
estancabigas
di ko pa nasubukan mag boat to get a clear photo of the two rocks. kaya di pa ako nag post e. hahaha. falls ung sinemento?
Reydan Duldulao
Haha kaya pala… I was looking for it, landmark na kasi ng Claveria yung two rocks which is called Lakay-lakay and Baket-baket… (old man and old woman) Yup yung sinemento, pero puno na ng bato haha, though umaakyat kami dun, may magandang portion sa bandang itaas eh.
Great shots Sir! Hindi ko akalaing nakarating ka na rin pala sa hometown ko, Claveria, Cagayan!
When was that? Hehe. This post makes me miss Taggat Lagoon!
Hello Rey, thanx bro! Yes, been there around 3 years ago. Di ko pa natapos ma post ang taggat/claveria trip ko. I was there for the Jessica Soho Kapuso Mo feature before then yung nag Calayan ako. But been there mga 5 times na rin
Wow… daming beses ka na pa lang nakarating dun! Great to know. Got relatives there or talagang visit lang? Where did you stay? Astig naman.
Fiesta sa amin dun ngayon (May 7-11). Too bad I went home last week due to an emergency now I am back to Manila. Sayang di ako naka-attend. Let me know when will you visit my hometown again.
Oh, almost hometown mo na pala. Three resorts ang na puntahan ko dun but forgot their names e. hehehe.
It is my hometown Sir Estan
I usually go home during summer, holidays (Dec-Jan), and July. 
Ah. I like the place especially Taggat. Then eating Claveria longanisa.
Lagoon! Nakaka-miss lalo magvideoke at swimming plus akyat sa falls… stroll along the beach at upo sa rock formations… isa na lang di ko nagagawa dun, ang umakyat sa may bundok going up sa cross.
You tried riding sa boat?
di ko pa nasubukan mag boat to get a clear photo of the two rocks. kaya di pa ako nag post e. hahaha. falls ung sinemento?
Haha kaya pala… I was looking for it, landmark na kasi ng Claveria yung two rocks which is called Lakay-lakay and Baket-baket… (old man and old woman)
Yup yung sinemento, pero puno na ng bato haha, though umaakyat kami dun, may magandang portion sa bandang itaas eh.
Rey, here’s the link for Taggat: http://langyaw.com/2011/07/01/scenic-taggat-lagoon-in-claveria-cagayan/
This is Mabnang Falls too: http://langyaw.com/2012/04/29/cool-mabnang-falls-in-claveria-cagayan/