Traditional Kapenta Fish Drying Racks, Sinamwenda, Lake Kariba

A rare, early digital photograph of the commercial kapenta fishing industry at Sinamwenda on the Zimbabwean shores of Lake Kariba. The image shows the extensive wooden racks used to sun-dry the small freshwater sardines (Limnothrissa miodon) after they are harvested by rigs at night. This shot captures a vital part of the local economy and food security in the Zambezi Valley, presented with a vintage digital aesthetic.