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Feeding the Machine

Fishing is vital to Vietnam’s economy and coastal communities, providing livelihoods and food for millions. While men venture to sea, women play a crucial role by meticulously mending damaged fishing nets, a tedious but essential task.

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World Photo Annual

2025

Nominee

Travel

Non Professional

Feeding the Machine

Fishing is vital to Vietnam’s economy and coastal communities, providing livelihoods and food for millions. While men venture to sea, women play a crucial role by meticulously mending damaged fishing nets, a tedious but essential task.

About Artist

Barry Crosthwaite

My passion for photography and travel began in childhood, inspired by National Geographic. In university, with my first proper camera and B&W film, this interest grew. After a year traveling in Europe and North Africa with Kodachrome, I chose a career in business and finance over art school. Fortunately, my finance career allowed me to travel and continue developing my photography. Since retiring in 2021, I’ve focused on exploring the other side of my mind, inspired by light, color, and the world’s diversity.

Barry Crosthwaite

Photographic Areas of Focus

Aerial, Architecture, Landscapes, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Street, Travel

Location

United States of America

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