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Man tending the rice terraces

The rice terraces have been in constant use for over 1300 years. In response to Jim's comment from yesterday, I imagine they must require contrast vigilance to keep them in repair and I would see the local people, such as this man with his machete, walking along the tops of the dykes that separated individual paddies, presumably keeping an eye on their condition. The engineering feat to make these terraces, each one level and filled with water, boggles the mind.

rice terracesman walking on dykewaterfilledreflections of skyNiujiaozhaiYunnan ProvinceChina

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  • James Clarke (jamri)

    on February 9, 2016

    Excellent composition with the man to show the scale of the fields.

  • Rick Willis

    on February 7, 2016

    Still like the pattern of these terraces...

  • jimholmquist

    on February 7, 2016

    Terrific shot and POV!

  • Lgood

    on February 7, 2016

    I so love this Terry!

  • Anthony

    on February 6, 2016

    Fantastic shot and pov. The man has a tough job tending all those fields alone.

  • Franks-Focus

    on February 6, 2016

    That lone person in the field really puts the scene in perspective. Nice shot.

  • johnchapmanphotographer

    on February 6, 2016

    Hi Terry, this is SUPERB.

  • Terry Allen

    on February 6, 2016

    Thank you for your comments.

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