12.20.09
Shipwrecked Sands of Sinquerim, Candolim & Calangute
White sands stretch 7km southward from Baga, through Calangute, Candolim and finally Sinquerim. Nestled in the southern end of coastline between Candolim and Sinquerim lies the Merchant Vessel, the River Princess. After running aground ten years ago, it has caused environmental issues, such as rusted shards of steel on the beach. It does however make an interesting photo subject!
Lifeguards on duty in Calangute
Fisherman, untangling his nets
Selling fresh fruit on the beach of Calangute
Later in the day, Angus and I decided to hire a taxi from Calangute to the River Princess shipwreck. Frustratingly, taxis aren’t metered in Goa, and they usually offer exhorbitant cash amounts up front. Several times the cost than in Mumbai! After finally negotiating a van driver down to just 200 Rupees ($6), we took the 10min trip further along the beach.
Stray dogs give the cows some problems, as we witnessed on various beaches
Whilst other cows must be wary of their own kind
Jet skis near the stern of the River Princess
Bow of the River Princess, with the sun setting through the hazy sky
Several exposures with the incoming tide
As twilight set in, I shot a few long exposures with various filters:
Brandon said,
May 3, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Totally amazing pictures. You’ve captured the feel and wonders of mumbai.