Legacy of the Li River
A traditional cormorant fisherman prepares his lamp before sunrise on the Li River in southern China. The practice of fishing with trained cormorants in this region dates back more than a thousand years and remains closely associated with the dramatic Karst landscape around Yangshuo and Guilin.
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Will Palmer
Will Palmer is an award-winning sports photographer based in the UK, working internationally with leading brands, world governing bodies, and elite athletes. His assignments span the pinnacle of global sport, including the European Championships, World Athletics Championships, Rugby World Cups, Premier League and UEFA Champions League football, the Commonwealth Games, and major international hockey tournaments. In 2022, his dramatic image from the Lee Valley Velodrome at the Commonwealth Games earned him both AIPS Young Photographer of the Year and SJA Young Photographer of the Year. In 2023, he was named the Grant & Mentorship Recipient of the Doug Pensinger Photography Fund, joining a prestigious global cohort shaping the future of sports imagery. Driven by a deep commitment to visual storytelling, Will’s work features across international media and global brand campaigns.
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