Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Wise-Eyed Fishing Boat, Pomos

The prompt from The Gallery this week was 'Eyes'


Soon after I bought my digital SLR, a Nikon D-80, my family and I went for a day trip to the northwest area of Cyprus near the village of Pomos. Pomos has a wonderful restaurant set high on a bluff above the small shelter for fishing boats. You can bet that your lunch is fresh!

On the way to the beach we walked around the tiny harbour, watching men repair their nets and dodging children who ran with icecream cones in hand.

This boat reminded me of the children's book The Story About Ping, the tale of a duckling who lived with his mother and father and brothers and sisters and uncles and aunts and cousins aboard a 'Wise-Eyed Boat' on the Yangtze River.

Far from having a duckling in mind, the boat's owner was probably taking precautions against the Evil Eye in a custom that has long predated Christ in these parts. You'll often see eyes on boats here, but usually they're smaller and a single eye is more common than a pair.


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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    It would be quite scary to see that coming towards you in the sea.

    Great pic and nice to meet another Nikon fan..I love mine but hubby keeps trying to get me to use his Eos instead - but it just doesn't compare...lol

    Lou :-)

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  2. UnknownJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Makes you wonder what the sea creatures think when they look at those eyes!

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  3. Funky WelliesJanuary 19, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    What a fantastic photo! Very striking, and love the way you have illustrated this week's theme.

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  4. guineapigmumJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    Very striking photo!

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  5. earlybirdJanuary 21, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Those eyes are just great.

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    1. AsproullaJanuary 21, 2012 at 5:52 PM

      Thankyou Earlybird, and thanks for visiting :)

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  6. The custom captainMay 6, 2024 at 1:18 PM

    What a captivating read! Your eloquent descriptions transported me right onto that fishing boat, feeling the gentle sway of the waves and the warmth of the sun on my face. It's amazing how something as simple as a fishing trip can evoke such deep reflections on life and purpose. Your writing beautifully captures the essence of the sea and the wisdom it holds. Looking forward to reading more of your adventures!
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