Friday, September 4, 2026 · Updated Friday, September 4, 2026
دهستان باریک رود شمالی, Iran
The Caspian Sea at night is a world illuminated only by the harsh glare of working deck lights and the faint glow of distant coastal cities. Here, far from the quiet shores, fishing crews begin their most demanding shift. The air is thick with salt and the steady, rhythmic thrum of diesel engines powering heavy machinery.
A man wearing a blue tank top and patterned shorts stands on a boat at night, looking away from the camera. He is holding onto the side of the boat. In the background, a net is being pulled out of the dark water by a crane or similar mechanism. A bright light is illuminating the water below the net.
Central to the operation is the heavy winch, a massive iron drum coiled with thick, rusted chains. Crew members manage these mechanical beasts with practiced ease, utilizing levers to raise and lower the heavy gear into the dark depths. It is physical, repetitive labor that requires constant coordination to ensure safety on the slick, moving deck.
Two shirtless men are on the deck of a boat at night. They are operating a large winch with a heavy chain wound around it. The man in the foreground is operating the winch with a lever, while the man in the background stands behind him and appears to be guiding the chain. The boat is dark except for the lights illuminating the winch and the men. There is a railing to the left and the side of the boat on the right is blue with painted dolphins.
Below the surface, specialized underwater lights cast a soft green glow onto the seabed, drawing marine life toward the vessel. This technique, refined over generations, transforms the dark water into a vibrant theater of movement just before the nets are deployed.
A close-up shot shows a fishing net being lowered into a dark body of water, presumably from a boat. The net is made of a light-colored mesh and is attached to ropes that are visible at the top of the frame. A person's hand, wearing a light-colored garment, is seen holding onto the net, assisting in its descent. The boat's wooden interior, weathered and dark, forms the bottom and right side of the frame. Water is visible within the boat, and splashes can be seen as the net enters the water. The overall lighting suggests it is nighttime or a dimly lit environment.
A person wearing a dark blue t-shirt and dark pants is on a boat. They are holding a long pole with a cloth at the end and are using it to push a large, brown, rectangular object. The boat has blue and dark metal structures visible, and what appears to be a large winch or spool in the foreground. The background is dark, suggesting it is nighttime or a poorly lit area. The person's actions suggest they are cleaning or adjusting something on the boat.
When the time comes to haul the catch, the atmosphere on the deck shifts to one of quiet focus. The winch groans under the immense weight as a massive net, dripping with seawater and glistening with the nightly harvest, is slowly hoisted over the side and guided into large metal holding containers.
A person wearing a blue tank top, black baseball cap, and plaid shorts stands on a boat at night, holding a large fishing net. The net, made of light-colored mesh with red vertical stripes, hangs down from the top of the frame. The person is pulling on the net, which is funnel-shaped and appears to be filled with something. The boat has a metal railing. The background is dark, suggesting it is nighttime and the boat is on the water.
The video shows two men, one on the left and one on the right, holding ropes attached to a large, funnel-shaped net. The net is being lowered into a long, rectangular metal container, which appears to be a bin or trough. The scene is dimly lit, suggesting it is nighttime, and the background is dark. The men are focused on their task, and the net is in the process of being emptied into the container. The metal container shows signs of rust and wear.
A man, shirtless and wearing shorts, operates a large metal winch laden with thick chain. He is standing on a boat, with dark water and sky visible in the background. He uses his hands to manipulate levers on the winch, suggesting he is either raising or lowering the anchor. The lighting is dim, indicating it is either nighttime or dawn/dusk.
As dawn approaches, the vessel begins its slow journey back to port, the heavy machinery finally falling silent. For those who work these waters, the night is not a time of rest, but a vital cycle of labor that sustains the coastal communities of northern Iran.
A fishing line descends into dark, luminous water illuminated by an underwater light. The line disappears beneath the surface, where subtle ripples indicate movement. In the background, a distant city skyline glows under a starless night sky, separated from the water by a dark horizon. The water appears calm and clear, with the light casting a soft, green glow on the sandy bottom.
A large fishing net is being lifted from the water onto a boat at night. Water is dripping from the net, and it appears to be full of fish. The net is being lowered into a large metal container on the boat. The boat is dark, and the only light comes from the boat itself.
The video shows a close-up view of a large quantity of small, silvery fish packed tightly together on a dark, textured surface, likely a sieve or net. The fish are oriented in various directions, creating a dense, overlapping mass. The camera then pans down to show two people's hands holding a bright red plastic basin filled with a smaller portion of the same type of fish. The environment appears to be indoors, with a wet, tiled floor visible in the background, suggesting a processing or market setting. The lighting is dim.
A man wearing a blue tank top and patterned shorts stands on a boat at night, looking away from the camera. He is holding onto the side of the boat. In the background, a net is being pulled out of the dark water by a crane or similar mechanism. A bright light is illuminating the water below the net.
A man with a gray beard and a yellow and gray striped shirt is sitting down and cleaning small fish in a red bowl. He is using a knife to clean the fish, and there are many fish in the bowl. The background is dark and appears to be outdoors. The man is wearing ripped shorts.
Two shirtless men are on the deck of a boat at night. They are operating a large winch with a heavy chain wound around it. The man in the foreground is operating the winch with a lever, while the man in the background stands behind him and appears to be guiding the chain. The boat is dark except for the lights illuminating the winch and the men. There is a railing to the left and the side of the boat on the right is blue with painted dolphins.
This video shows a close-up view of a large, rusty chain being wound onto a winch. The winch is green and appears to be made of metal. The chain is heavy and appears to be made of thick links. The background of the video is dark, and it is difficult to see what is in the background. The winch is on a boat or ship. The chain is moving quickly.
A close-up shot shows a fishing net being lowered into a dark body of water, presumably from a boat. The net is made of a light-colored mesh and is attached to ropes that are visible at the top of the frame. A person's hand, wearing a light-colored garment, is seen holding onto the net, assisting in its descent. The boat's wooden interior, weathered and dark, forms the bottom and right side of the frame. Water is visible within the boat, and splashes can be seen as the net enters the water. The overall lighting suggests it is nighttime or a dimly lit environment.
Two men are on a boat at night, working with a large fishing net that is being pulled upwards and appears to be full of fish. The man on the left is wearing a blue tank top and a black baseball cap, and is facing away from the camera. The man on the right is wearing a dark blue t-shirt and a black baseball cap, and is facing towards the net and the other man. They are both actively engaged in handling the net and its contents. The environment is dark, suggesting it is nighttime, and the boat is on water. There is also a dark container or holding area on the boat filled with what appear to be small fish.
A person wearing a dark blue t-shirt and dark pants is on a boat. They are holding a long pole with a cloth at the end and are using it to push a large, brown, rectangular object. The boat has blue and dark metal structures visible, and what appears to be a large winch or spool in the foreground. The background is dark, suggesting it is nighttime or a poorly lit area. The person's actions suggest they are cleaning or adjusting something on the boat.
A close-up, aerial view shows a large pile of small, silvery fish. The fish are mostly facing in various directions, some overlapping each other. The lighting is dim, highlighting the metallic sheen of the fish. The scene appears to be a container or surface filled with freshly caught fish. No people or other objects are visible.
The video shows three men inside what appears to be the engine room of a boat. A CRT television is mounted overhead and displays a bright, washed-out image. One man, wearing a dark blue t-shirt and plaid shorts, stands looking down. Another man, wearing a striped shirt and a green band around his head, also looks down. A third man, shirtless and with dark shorts, is partially visible in the background, appearing to be working on something. The environment is cluttered with mechanical equipment, hoses, and storage containers. The lighting is dim, suggesting it is either nighttime or the interior is poorly lit.
The video captures a nighttime scene on the deck of a fishing boat. Four men are visible. On the left, a man with a beard and a grey shirt is holding a rope and smoking a cigarette. In the center, two men are standing near a control panel with red and green lights. The man on the right of the panel, who is bare-chested and wearing a green wrap, is operating a red lever. Another man in a blue shirt stands behind them. The deck is cluttered with ropes and equipment. The background is dark, suggesting it is open water at night.
The video shows three men on a boat at night. Two men are visible in the background, and one man is in the foreground. The man in the foreground is shirtless and wearing shorts, facing away from the camera and standing next to a blue mechanical device. The man on the left is wearing a light-colored shirt and dark pants, and appears to be operating a winch. The man on the right is wearing a blue shirt and checkered shorts, and is standing behind the man in the foreground. The blue mechanical device has a control panel with several buttons and lights. A large fishing net is visible in the background. The overall impression is that the men are engaged in fishing-related activities on a boat at night.
The video shows a person on a boat at night, holding onto a rope. A large fishing net is being lowered from above. The boat appears to be on the water, with the dark sea and a distant light visible in the background. Another person's arm is visible on the right side of the frame, also appearing to be on the boat. There is a large spool of green rope on the boat, as well as other coiled ropes. The net is round and appears to be made of mesh material. The overall impression is of a fishing operation taking place at night.
A man is operating a winch with a large, rusty chain coiled on it. He is standing to the right of the winch and appears to be controlling it with a lever. The scene is dark, suggesting it is nighttime, and the winch is mounted on a boat. The chain is being wound onto the winch.
Two men are on a boat at night. The man in the foreground is shirtless and wearing shorts, holding a white rectangular object over his head with his right arm. He is standing next to a red and orange piece of machinery. The man in the background is wearing a t-shirt and shorts, standing near a coiled green rope. The scene appears to be on a fishing vessel, with various cables and equipment visible.
A close-up, low-angle shot shows a long metal pole extending from a white crane mechanism down into murky green water at night. The water is illuminated by an unseen light source, causing it to glow. In the background, a distant, blurred line of city lights is visible against the dark night sky. The pole enters the water, creating a disturbance with some foam and bubbles.
