Woman making thread from lotus stalks, Inle Lake, Myanmar

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Inle Lake is one of the photographic gems of Myanmar. The locals are the Intha people who are mostly self-sufficient farmers and fishers. It is a freshwater lake with a number of endemic species, and the lake has some unique floating fruit and vegetable gardens. The houses are on stilts since the water level can fluctuate by 5 or 6 feet. The locals have evolved a unique rowing technique that involves standing on the stern of the boat and wrapping their leg around the oar. ... this is to allow them a better view over the reeds and floating plants on the lake, and frees their hands to manipulate their fish traps. There are a number of nice lake side hotels built on stilts overlooking the lake.

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Size: 2400px × 3600px
Location: Inpawkhon, Inle Lake, Myanmar
Photo credit: © Terry Allen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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