Senegal - Fishing


These are a few pics I want to share about the fishing "industry" in a small village close to the city of Dakar in Senegal. First of all, the population there is incredibly poor to our occidental norms. Fishing is one of the activities bringing some money to the local population. People working there get approximately 1 (one) dollar per day or more depending on their job. Working conditions are terrible, you see dead animals everywhere, dust, garbage, living conditions are just incredible. Photographers are not really appreciated and luckily I had a local guide with me who could explain that I just wanted to bring back a few pictures. Finally most people accepted it. From a technical point of view, all shots Nikon D200+18-200VR lens.

#1 preparing the dinner, waiting for the fish...

#2 waiting for the fishermen coming back

#3 the usual local carriage to transport to fish to the other villages

#4 carrying the fish

#5 women are waiting for the fish - they will cut, clean the fish and sell it

#6 boats are rolled back to the top

#7 they use boats of all sizes

#8 some fish

#9 boats are parked on the beach

#10 repairing the boats

#11 removing the motor to be put in a safe place

#12 proud of the fish they caught

#13 another one

#14 everybody gets something to eat

#15 children are playing

#16 men are preparing the tea

#17 knives are getting sharpened

#18 and women are cutting the fish before selling it...

next post about Senegal coming soon.... Hope you've enjoyed the tour. Guy