Livelihood Collection (page 11)

Seine fisherman lay their nets from a boat in Castara Bay in Tobago at sunset, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Fish drying in the fishing village at Tizit Beach, Dawei Peninsula, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Spinning Net Thread in the Claddagh, Galway, illustration from The Illustrated
XJF696733 Spinning Net Thread in the Claddagh, Galway, illustration from The Illustrated London News, July 16 1870 (engraving) by English School

The Shepherds Dinner-time, engraved by Charles Butterworth (engraving)
XJF439970 The Shepherds Dinner-time, engraved by Charles Butterworth (engraving) by Laby, Auguste Francois (1784-1860) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A pathway through the rice paddies in the Chittangong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh, Asia

Manual worker holding pay envelope, (B&W), portrait

Bread seller with cart, Aftimos Souk, Mauristan, Christian Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Israel, Middle East

Inle Lake fisherman at sunrise (Intha fisherman), near Nyaungshwe, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Stilt fisherman, Mirissa, Sri Lanka, Asia

Boats returning to port, Negombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Farmer, Adams Peak, Sri Lanka, Asia

Tea picker, Haputale, Sri Lanka, Asia

Fishing boats coming back to port, Negombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Stilt fishermen, Mirissa, Sri Lanka, Asia

Backlight of fishermen in a little fishing boat at sunset, Lake Malawi, Cape Maclear, Malawi, Africa

Families in their river boats at the local market in Chau Doc, Mekong River Delta, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Small fishing boat with colourful buoys and lobster-pots, Walmer beach, Kent, England

Small fishing boat moored on seashore, Walmer, Kent, England

Colourful red buoys on moored fishing boat, Walmer beach, Kent, England

French distillery worker checking the still at a brandy distillery in Cognac, Charente, France

Traditional Indonesian sailing boats
A group of colourful traditional sailing boats along the shore of Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Fisherman with catch in Indonesia
Local fisherman presenting his morning catch, Photographed on Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Vendors in Market Square, Nurnberg

Kelp farming, Zanzibar
Kelp farming. Woman harvesting kelp (seaweed) being grown off the coast of Zanzibar. Introduced to Zanzibar from the Philipines in 1988, this industry provides work for hundreds of islanders

Black and white, China, Li River, Fisherman on Rafts fishing with Cormorants

Roofless cabin during evictions in Ireland
Rear view of a couple of gentlemen and two grieving women near the cabin of Pat MacNamara which has been tumbled by levellers

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"Livelihood: A Tapestry of Work and Resilience" In the quaint coastal town of Mevagissey, Cornwall, in the year 1982, William Arthur Chesterfield captured a mesmerizing scene at Victoria Pier. Fishing boats bobbed gently in the old harbour, their weathered hulls telling tales of countless voyages and bountiful catches. The livelihoods of these fishermen were intricately woven into the fabric of this picturesque village. Across continents and oceans, livelihoods took shape in diverse forms. In Heraklion, Crete, amidst the Greek Islands' tranquil beauty, fishing boats dotted the horizon as they ventured out to sea. Their nets cast wide with hopes for abundant harvests that would sustain families and communities. Traveling back in time to St. Ives in 1886 through an oil on canvas masterpiece by an unknown artist named "Children on the Beach, " we witness young souls frolicking along sandy shores. Their laughter echoes through generations as a testament to how even play can be intertwined with livelihood – tourism thriving alongside traditional industries. Meanwhile, at West Cornwall Fisheries Exhibition held in Penzance during late summer days of 1884, locals gathered to celebrate their craft while mending nets meticulously. This display showcased not only skill but also a deep-rooted connection between community identity and sustenance derived from nature's bounty. Venturing further eastward to Masindi, Uganda; Africa reveals another facet – resilience against adversity. Ugandan children tirelessly fetch water day after day under scorching sunrays or torrential downpours; their determination symbolizes unwavering strength amidst challenging circumstances. Back again at Victoria Pier in Mevagissey stands a solitary beacon illuminating paths for weary sailors returning home safely after long expeditions at sea. This harbor light serves as a reminder that beyond mere occupation lies responsibility towards safeguarding lives dependent on maritime endeavors.