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Repairing nets, Bermeo, Spain -1
Women repair the nets for fishermen on the quayside at Bermeo, Biscay, Northern Spain. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1990
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1990 1990s Basque Bermeo Dunn Mending Nets Nineties Philip Wives
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Women of Bermeo, Spain - Mending Nets by the Sea Photograph Date: 1990, Bermeo, Spain Photographer: Philip Dunn This evocative image captures the daily life of women in the Basque fishing village of Bermeo, Northern Spain, during the 1990s. The photograph, first published in The Sunday Times, depicts a group of women mending fishing nets on the quayside. Their focused expressions and deft hands reveal the dedication and skill required to keep the community's livelihoods afloat. The women, clad in traditional Basque attire, work together in a rhythmic dance, each contributing her expertise to the intricate mending process. The nets, spread out on the cobblestones, are a testament to the hard work and resilience of these women, who dedicate their time to ensuring their husbands and families can continue their fishing trade. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of the rugged Basque coastline, with the vast expanse of the Bay of Biscay stretching out in the distance. The weathered boats and the nets, worn from the relentless waves, serve as a reminder of the harsh conditions these women face daily. This photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of the women of Bermeo, whose labor is essential to the fishing industry and the community as a whole. Their unwavering commitment to their families and their work is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit. The image, taken by British photographer Philip Dunn, is a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of the natural world, the community, and the women who keep them both thriving.
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