São Tomé: Life by the Tide
The lifestyle of the Sao Tomean people revolves around the ocean. Over four days, Charlie was able to spend time across the island of Sao Tome, documenting the people’s connection to the sea.
A man and his son spearfishing near Lagoa Azul (Blue lagoon). They came out of the water with many eels and other fish.
A fisherman looking over a cove near the southern tip of Sao Tome in the early morning.
Silvio owns a surf shop and restaurant on Praia das Sete Ondas (Beach of 7 waves). This evening, he paddled out into the surf.
A young girl looks from outside her home on Sao Miguel beach, a 4-hour trek through the rainforest to any roads and towns.
Two teenage boys setting off into the open sea in a wooden canoe from Micolo, Sao Tome.
A young girl exploring the wooden canoes in the fishing port of Micolo, Sao Tome.
Pico Cao Grande emerging from the rainforest of Obo National Park.
A man spearfishing near Lagoa Azul (Blue lagoon). He came out of the water with many eels and other fish.
Silvio owns a surf shop and restaurant on Praia das Sete Ondas (Beach of 7 waves). This evening, he paddled out into the surf.
Silvio owns a surf shop and restaurant on Praia das Sete Ondas (Beach of 7 waves). This evening, he paddled out into the surf.
A young girl exploring the wooden canoes in the fishing port of Micolo, Sao Tome.
Kamaik Pessoa emerges onto an untouched beach on the south-west side of the island of Sao Tome. He carries a machete to bushwack through the remnants of a trail left here - and also to open coconuts on the ground.
A young girl exploring the wooden canoes in the fishing port of Micolo, Sao Tome.
A young girl riding shotgun on her fathers lap in Porto Allegre, Sao Tome.
Two young girls in their home in Vila Malanza, Sao Tome.
A young boy dancing in the town of Vila Malanza at dusk.