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Herding ducks

Ducks and water buffalos are the main animal life that play a role in the sustainable agriculture of north Vietnam and southern China. The ducks are herded into the water-filled patties after the harvest to eat the spilled grains and insects. As seen here, herding them into the terraces has it challenges.

flock of duckswoman farmerherding ducksrice terraceharvest timeTa Van valleynorth Vietnam

From Ta Van valley

  • Sunrise with bird
  • Woman with the gold grillz
  • A portrait of our ship's captain on the tour ship in Ha Long Bay, the popular UNESCO World Heritage Site with many limestone karst islands in northern Vietnam.
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  • Matsumoto castle seen through the willows
  • Dusk in the islands
  • Torii gates
  • Dwarfed by the cliffs
  • Kayaking in Luon Cave
  • Crevices
  • Woman in a red dress
  • Beer delivery
  • Ha Long bay
  • Stop!!  Don't push!!!
  • Herding ducks
  • Hand harvesting ripe wheat
  • Tibetian macaque
  • Skyscrapers
  • Through the tunnel
  • Impish small boy
  • nelli

    on November 2, 2016

    OH WOW LOVE THIS ONE

  • arctangent

    on October 10, 2016

    I had exactly the same thought as Frank (Franks-Focus). There is, as James pointed out, a lyrical, dance-like quality to the movement you captured. Very pleasing image.

  • James Clarke (jamri)

    on October 10, 2016

    The lady almost appears to be dancing. Great image showing the very Eco-friendly process of using ducks for pest control.

  • fotoeffects

    on October 10, 2016

    Outstanding capture...you manage to get the most amazing photos of life in the places you visit!

  • Howard's Photography

    on October 10, 2016

    Excellent capture!

  • kjakes1

    on October 9, 2016

    Excellent candid, looks like a very difficult task, they seem to have a mind of their own.

  • Franks-Focus

    on October 9, 2016

    Great shot -- looks like herding ducks may be similar to herding cats.

  • Rick Willis

    on October 9, 2016

    Excellent...

  • Lgood

    on October 9, 2016

    I would thing that herding ducks would be almost as difficult as herding cats, but they probably realize that they are headed for a feast. Great capture.

  • Donna McCommon

    on October 9, 2016

    Not easy to get these ducks in a row! Great shot.

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