Two Ladies Fishing by Jim Perceval

Captured on the serene shores of Maenam Beach, this photograph depicts two women engaged in the quiet, rhythmic act of fishing. The image beautifully balances the stillness of the coastal environment with the human element of local life, suggesting a moment of casual conversation punctuated by the hope of a fresh catch. The photographer’s choice of a wide-angle perspective emphasizes the vastness of the beach, grounding the subjects within their natural habitat. This piece is award-worthy for its authentic portrayal of daily life, demonstrating a keen eye for cultural storytelling and the subtle interplay between people and their environment.

Two Ladies Fishing by Jim Perceval
Nikon D90 | Exposure 1/160sec @ f/13 | ISO 200 | Focal Length 18mm
Copyright Β© Jim Perceval
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Jim Perceval

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Originally from the United Kingdom with extensive experience living in western Canada, Jim Perceval now resides on the tropical island of Ko Samui, Thailand. A dedicated photographer for many years, he has cultivated a vast collection of imagery spanning flora, avian life, and diverse landscapes across multiple countries. His work has gained international recognition, appearing on numerous websites and platforms worldwide, reflecting his commitment to documenting the natural and human beauty of his surroundings.

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Award Date June 22, 2010
64.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 15.0
Style 13.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Ko Samui, Thailand

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Color Photography
Jim Perceval Photography

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5.0/5 points
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0.3/5 points
6/100 Review
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2.1/5 points
208/500 Submission
Jury Score: 64.0/80
Resonance Score: 12.4/20
Total Award Score: 76.4/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 4

Isabelle Fontenay Colour Harmony, Tone & Atmospheric Light Expert Review
The palette here evokes a Morandi still life, where the sun-bleached sand meets the pale, chalky turquoise of the shallows, creating a chromatic suspension that feels almost sacred. It’s a quiet, humid harmony that I find utterly intoxicating. One watches these figures, draped in the muted, dusty ochres of their garments, and one feels the heat radiating from the frame; it’s a delicate, painterly tension that captures the very breath of a Thai afternoon.
Dmitri Kasakov Contrast, Shadow Drama & the Metaphysics of Light Expert Review
The vastness of Maenam Beach doesn’t offer these women freedom; it traps them in a relentless, blinding exposure. Perceval’s f/13 aperture leaves nowhere for the soul to hide. I’m unsettled by the lack of depth, the way the light flattens their labor into a mere postcard. Where is the darkness? Without shadow, there is no interiority, only the surface. It’s a bright, hollow silence that makes me ache for a single, honest patch of gloom.
Clara Whitfield Award Criteria, Legacy & What Makes an Image Endure Expert Review
Most entries in this category rely on exoticism to do the heavy lifting, but this avoids that trap. The 18mm perspective doesn't just show the beach; it forces the viewer to acknowledge the crushing scale of the horizon against these two small, persistent figures. It’s a quiet, stubborn defiance of nature. I’ve looked at thousands of travel shots, and honestly, the way their shadows anchor them to that wet sand makes me miss the simplicity of a Tuesday morning.
Thomas Hargreaves Earned Photographs, Craft Discipline & the Long Wait Expert Review
It’s a pleasant enough scene on Maenam Beach, but one wonders if Mr. Perceval simply stumbled upon these women during a stroll. The wide-angle perspective feels a bit opportunistic. Did he return at dawn, or wait for the tide to turn? I’ve spent enough hours shivering on coastlines to know that true depth requires more than a casual shutter click. It’s a decent frame, certainly, but I’m left wanting a bit more grit and less holiday convenience.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Margaret Holt

The Geometry of Patience

There is a specific, quiet geometry to the act of waiting. We often think of time as a lineβ€”a frantic, forward-moving arrowβ€”but those who spend their days by the water know that time is more like a circle. It is a tide that pulls out and inevitably returns.

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By Priya Kapoor

The Salt on the Skin

The air near the water always tastes of brine and wet stone. It is a thick, humid weight that clings to the back of your throat, tasting faintly of iodine and ancient tides.

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