Walking along the wide sandy beach of Altura on the Eastern Algarve is always rewarding, especially following a storm; today, there has been no storm, but there is an interesting sky and light.
Sometimes, the fishing boats trawl close to the shore, but today, the interest is in clam fishermen and the ever-present Gulls.
Fisherman's transport.
Here, three fishermen are dragging a tray with an attached net and wooden handle.
The tray and net to hold the clams.
When the net is full, they bring the catch ashore for sorting. Seabirds wait close by for what may be thrown aside.
As the sun starts to drop, another fisherman enters the sea.
Pulling on the wooden handle to drag the tray and agitate the sand.
The view towards Cacela Velha and Manta Rota.
Interesting clouds passing out to sea.
The Gulls are heading west as we turn for home.
The early evening light is suitable for photographing the Gulls as they fly west.
Lesser Black back Gull.
An exciting afternoon and early evening on the beach!
Sometimes, the fishing boats trawl close to the shore, but today, the interest is in clam fishermen and the ever-present Gulls.
Fisherman's transport.
Here, three fishermen are dragging a tray with an attached net and wooden handle.
The tray and net to hold the clams.
When the net is full, they bring the catch ashore for sorting. Seabirds wait close by for what may be thrown aside.
As the sun starts to drop, another fisherman enters the sea.
Pulling on the wooden handle to drag the tray and agitate the sand.
The view towards Cacela Velha and Manta Rota.
Interesting clouds passing out to sea.
The Gulls are heading west as we turn for home.
The early evening light is suitable for photographing the Gulls as they fly west.
Lesser Black back Gull.
An exciting afternoon and early evening on the beach!
Time for a cold beer and watch the sunset!
Happy Days!
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