Two Fishermen with Nets by the Sea (Black and White)

Two weathered fishermen on a rocky shoreline by the sea, preparing fishing nets on a wooden table with traditional boats resting on the sand behind them. In stark black and white with high-contrast lighting, deep shadows and bright highlights, and a fine film grain reminiscent of mid-20th-century documentary photography. The men wear faded simple clothing; one carefully knots the net while the other tightens a rope, their hands rough and patient. The calm sea, gulls circling, and wet pebbles reflecting light add atmosphere. Composition uses the nets and boat masts as leading lines toward the figures, capturing a timeless ritual of coastal life.