The art of casting a fishing net from a dugout canoe is an ancient and difficult skill. I must have photographed dozens of such casts on the Mekong during our visit to Laos, but this was the golden moment in light, time, and space that best tells the story. The Mekong itself is one of the most important work places in Southeast Asia. Boatmen, fishermen, and farmers ply their trade on its waters and along its sandy banks from China to Vietnam. This particular image is an apt symbol for all of them. Much of what is done here requires skill and hard work. To hurl a net to the right spot at the right time and come home with dinner is very important to these people.