Look at This. Look at It!

Check out these stunning photos of Cormorant fisherman Lao Huang by photographer Peter Yan.

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His last name is Huang, and he is 86 years old. The locals call him Lao Huang (meaning old Huang in Chinese). He told me he’s been a fisherman ever since he was a kid, and both he and his brother learned to train cormorant from his father. Nowadays, this is just a hobby, and apparently, he makes a good living from donations, as well as breeding the birds.

Interview: Travel Photographer Highlights China’s Traditional Cormorant Fishing

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Story Time

When I look at Peter Yan’s photos, I can’t help but think of the gritty, futuristic sci-fi story I’ve been working on for way too long (not to mention all of the other projects I’ve started but haven’t finished; may they rest in peace).

This particular story features a criminal on the run who ends up stuck with a pelican that refuses to leave his side. It’s a sprawling, episodic sci-fi adventure and I can’t wait to get back to it.

The Good News: I’ve recently accepted a book project I’ll be able to share more about in the next month or so.

The Bad News: There is no bad news! I’ve been stuck in bed for 14 months and I finally have contracted work coming in! Of course, this does mean my pelican story will have to wait–but I’ll do everything I can to make it worth the wait.

In any case, I’m able to fill sketchbook pages with pelicans every now and then and dream of finishing this story. 

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Abandoned Project

Do you have a project that could use a little more attention? What are you working on? Please share in the comments.