Southport shrimp fisherman Christian Peet on his amphibious boat, catching potted brown shrimp on the vast tidal sands of SouthportPhotograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesSeagulls follow Peet's boat in SouthportPhotograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesWide shot of Peet's amphibious craft on Southport's shrimp-rich tidal sandsPhotograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Peet boiling his potted brown shrimp catch to give them their pink colourPhotograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesPeet, who started fishing with his father aged five, draws in a net from his boat Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesFreshly caught potted brown shrimp on Peet's boatPhotograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesPeet shows off some of his catchPhotograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesSilhouette of Peet at work on his boatPhotograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesShrimp with a pinkish hue after being boiled Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesEnjoying the sun out on the tidal sands of Southport Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesA seagull hovers in wait for scraps from Peet's shrimp catch Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
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