Life of Survival on the Infinite Sea of Thái Bình

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The beauty of labor in a simple and rustic setting amidst the vast land and sea Thái Bình stands out impressively through the lens of photography.

In Thuy Hai district, Thuy Thuy district, Thai Binh province, the profession of catching claw shells has become a common means of livelihood for local residents.
For a long time, the profession of catching claw shells has become a means of livelihood for many residents in Thuy Hai district, Thuy Thuy district, Thai Binh province. Photo: Nguyen Trong Cung
As a freelance photographer and traditional medicine doctor, Nguyen Trong Cung, 32 years old, has had the opportunity to record the dynamic moments of this profession.
As a traditional medicine doctor and a freelance photographer, Mr. Nguyen Trong Cung, 32 years old, has had the opportunity to record these ordinary but also dynamic moments. Photo: Nguyen Trong Cung
On a Sunday morning last week, Cung was present at Quang Lang beach to take photos of the activities of local residents.
Mr. Cung shared that although he has taken many coastal scenery photos, this time he wanted to record the ordinary moments of working people, with a strong sense of simplicity of rural areas. Photo: Nguyen Trong Cung
When the tide recedes, it is the most favorable time for residents to catch claw shells. For many days, they have to wake up from 3 or 4 am to search for valuable shells. Each person prepares a flashlight, a basket, and a
When the tide recedes, it is the most favorable time for residents to catch claw shells. Residents who engage in this profession have to wake up early, from 3 or 4 am, to search for shells. Photo: Nguyen Trong Cung
To catch claw shells, each person prepares a flashlight, a basket, and a "fishing" tool, usually made from a bicycle saddle or a small iron rod, about 35-40cm long. Photo: Nguyen Trong Cung
Working people "fishing" for claw shells. Photo: Nguyen Trong Cung
The profession of catching claw shells has made a significant contribution to the income of residents in Quang Lang beach. However, the daily harvest quantity depends on weather conditions. Long-time practitioners share that by observing the weather and sea level, they can predict the area with many shells.
The profession of catching claw shells has made a significant contribution to the income of residents in Quang Lang beach. However, the daily harvest quantity depends on weather conditions. Long-time practitioners share that by observing the weather and sea level, they can predict the area with many shells. Photo: Nguyen Trong Cung
In each catch, each person can harvest about 3 to 5 kg. Claw shells are sold to traders or tourists at the beach, with a price range of 50,000 to 70,000 VND/kg.
In each catch, each person can harvest about 3 to 5 kg. Claw shells are sold to traders or tourists at the beach, with a price range of 50,000 to 70,000 VND/kg. Photo: Nguyen Trong Cung
When the tide recedes, it is the most favorable time for residents to catch claw shells. For many days, they have to wake up from 3 or 4 am to search for valuable shells. Each person prepares a flashlight, a basket, and a
Mr. Cung shared that the most suitable time to admire the endless sea view is from June to September. From October onwards, the sea will be less beautiful as fog begins to appear. Photo: Nguyen Trong Cung
When the tide recedes, it is the most favorable time for residents to catch claw shells. For many days, they have to wake up from 3 or 4 am to search for valuable shells. Each person prepares a flashlight, a basket, and a
Thai Binh photographer shared: "I want to show the hardships but also the artistic aspects of the profession of catching claw shells. Through this, I also want to introduce my hometown, where there are many ordinary but beautiful scenes that can appear anywhere, as long as we observe and pay attention." Photo: Nguyen Trong Cung
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