As the sun rises on the Li River in Guilin, China and the early morning light against the Karsts, creates stunning shadows and mirrorlike images on the very still water, the elderly fisherman sets out on his raft with his cormorants birds, lantern and basket fishing in the traditional style of the ancient fisherman. A rope is tied around the neck of the bird so he doesn't swallow the fish. He divesinto the water and brings up his catch. This method is no longer used by the younger fisherman.