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Scene in the harbour with fish and gulls, Aberdeen, Scotland
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Scene in the harbour with fish and gulls, Aberdeen, Scotland
Scene in the harbour with fish and gulls in the foreground, Aberdeen, Scotland. Date: 1960s
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene at Aberdeen Harbour in the 1960s. In the foreground, fish and crates filled with the day's catch are arranged on the dock, ready to be sorted and sold at the nearby market. Gulls circle overhead, eagerly awaiting their chance to snatch a morsel from the freshly landed catches. The wooden boats, some with nets still hanging from their masts, sit at the water's edge, their hulls weathered by the salty sea air and the relentless Scottish winds. The industry of the harbour is in full swing, with men in thick woolen sweaters and rubber boots working diligently to unload the boats and prepare the fish for transport. The crates and boxes, piled high, add to the sense of activity and energy that permeates the scene. The coastline of Aberdeen, with its rugged cliffs and crashing waves, forms a dramatic backdrop to this quintessential Scottish seaside scene. The gulls, with their distinctive cries, add a touch of wildness to the otherwise orderly scene, reminding us of the raw power of the sea and the tenacious spirit of those who make their living from its bountiful waters.
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