An abstract aerial view of seaweed farms
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PhotographerSagi Roitfarb, Zambia
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This abstract aerial view tells the story of the dying traditional seaweed industry in the Balinese island- Nusa Lembongan.
Seaweed farming was introduced to Lembongan in the 1980’s and for many years it used to be a staple income for many families around the island.
Seaweed “farms” are basically square patches of seabed which are marked out by lines of bamboo pegs driven into the sand. Horizontal lines of string are tied from peg to peg creating numerous parallel lines. On these lines, the seaweed farmers tie small cuttings of seaweed. After a period of 6 to 8 weeks, these small cuttings are
An award-winning aerial photographer currently based in the African country of Zambia. Sagi's work has featured in various publications and art exhibitions around the world. His style embodies an interplay of abstract and surreal views derived from harmonious compositions and spatial aesthetic patterns, that can only be revealed from a top down view.