Squid Fishing Nets and Sargassum Bloom
28 worksFirst upload: Feb 2021Peak: 2022Last 12 months: 0
📝 Description
Aerial views capture the large-scale operation of squid fishing using massive nets in the waters off Hon Kho Beach in Quy Nhon City, Vietnam. Photographers are drawn to the striking visual contrast between the bright green mesh of the nets and the dense yellow-brown mats of sargassum seaweed that dominate the sea surface during this specific season. The images document a traditional livelihood activity where fishermen deploy these extensive traps daily in the early morning hours. These perspectives emphasize the geometric patterns created by the equipment against the organic textures of the marine environment. The group is united by the recurring motif of industrial fishing gear interacting with the seasonal sargassum bloom.
How to shoot it
📍 Where to shoot
The shoot takes place outdoors by the water: in Nhon Hai Bay and on Hon Kho beach near Quy Nhon city, Vietnam.
🧭 How to get there
The location is in the coastal zone of Quy Nhon. For aerial photography, access to water and open space above Hon Kho beach is required.
🕐 Time of day
Most shot between 6:00 and 9:00 (55% of frames)
Based on 20 frames with camera data. Camera clock time; the time zone is unknown.
The best time for shooting is early morning, mainly from 6 to 8 AM. During this period, fishermen are actively working, and the light is soft and favorable for aerial photography.
🗓️ Season
Most shot in: June, May, July
Based on 20 frames with camera data
The season of mass algae (sargassum) bloom lasts from May to June. It is during this period that fishermen go out to catch squid using large nets.
🎒 Gear
Use a wide-angle lens (10–24 mm) to capture the scale of the scene and color contrast. Cameras: medium-format mirrorless or drones (DJI Mavic 2 Pro).
Cameras and lenses the authors used (4)
🧳 What to bring
Sun and wind protection, comfortable beach shoes, spare drone batteries, rain cover for equipment.
⚙️ Settings
Shutter 1/125 (1/800 – 1/60)Aperture f/5 (f/2.8 – f/7.1)ISO 100 (100 – 100)Focal length 12 mm (10 – 12)
Based on 17 frames with camera data. Median and 10-90% range across the idea frames.
Key parameter is shutter speed: median 1/120 s (range 1/750–1/60 s) to capture the movement of the net. Aperture f/5, ISO 100.
⚠️ Good to know
Shooting is tied to a seasonal phenomenon: mass appearance of sargassum on Hon Kho beach occurs in May-June. Fishermen work daily during this period, using large nets to catch squid and other seafood.
📈 How the idea developed
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✅ How to repeat it
- Position the drone to emphasize the contrast between bright green nets and yellow-brown algae on the water surface.
- Watch for the moment of throwing or lifting the net to capture the dynamics of fishermen interacting with sargassum beds.
✨ Interesting facts
- 🏆 How the best frame was shot: Hasselblad L2D-20c, 1/160, f/5, ISO 100, 12 mm
- 🔇 100% of frames were shot at ISO 400 or lower: almost no noise, any modern camera will do
- 📐 75% of frames are landscape orientation
- 🥇 3 works reached the finals, 1 won. Best contest: Fishermen 2025
- 👤 Most frequent authors: Minh Tú Nguyễn 8Khoi Dan 4Nghi Le 3Dinh Phong 2TRONG DOI NGUYEN 2
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