Today you will see nothing but paddy fields.. from the chocolatty mud spreads to the lush green carpeted fields.. and even farmers in action.. and covering almost all seasons in one go. And as an added bonus, some of them have stunning blue/ gray/ white dry zone skies wearing silky/ fiberly/ fluffy/ stormy clouds.. and you'd see some known critters too.
PS: Sorry for their fuzziness. I snapped them *all of them* while twisting my neck 180 degrees this way and that way while our cab was driving/ flying at high/ warp speeds as I demonstrated here. -__-
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| 9.00am | Endless blue sky and acres of cultivated land |
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| 9.00am | Arabian oasis and water filled paddy fields |
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| 9.33am | Hardworking farmer and his thriving paddy field |
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| 9.34am | Azure sky and fiberly clouds |
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| 9.52am | Chocolatty paddy fields and fringe of palm trees |
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| 2.23pm | Fluffy gray clouds and muddy paddy terraces |
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| 2.32pm | Narrow drain and solitary tree |
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| 2.32pm | Trimmed paddy and bundles of straw |
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| 2.43pm | Thatched hut and heap of rice straw |
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| 2.43pm | Stormy clouds and the golden paddy |
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| 4.06pm | Bright sun and the dark land |
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| 4.15 pm | Lonely bull and swarm of egrets |
It is funny that you get to see completely different phases of paddy cultivation in one trip. It could be the climate change from one place to another.
ReplyDeleteI like that hazy oasis picture
Great combo of paddy fields. Yep, looks like you have covered all the seasons in one go alright :)
ReplyDelete3rd and 4th pics are awesome. Lovely compositions too. I’m amazed!! how did you capture them so clear while yourself in a rapid movement ? =D
PS : That tabs bar, why don’t you keep the same width for that as well. For me it separates you header and posts bit too much. Keeping it all align to same width will give your blog a compete look I guess. Anyway this is just my thought ok.
This is my neighbourhood that I see everyday.
ReplyDelete@ K: Ya, I was surprised too. But it was good to see so many active paddy fields this time compared to all the abandoned ones we saw during our trip to Tantirimale.
ReplyDeleteThanks, it's a special case. It was those clouds that caught my attention, so the oasis came as a bonus. =D
@ Anjana: Thanks. almost all.. cuz I missed snapping the green carpetted fields. =D
Really? I'm still clueless about this composition thing. Guess I better start checking those photography lessons and tips I've bookmarked. =D
Ya, some of them do look clear.. which is a puzzle for me too. Cuz our cab never stopped near a paddy field, and didn't slow down either except for few times when we came across bends, narrow bridges or bumpy roads or when we had to ask for directions. Maybe my snapping speed was in sync with the cab's speed? lol
Um.. you mean the tab bar and the header should have the same width? I'll give it a try and see. Thanks again.
@ Rain: Wow.. lucky you! I don't getta see that many paddy fields over here excpet for the few I see from home.
PS: Did I just pass by Cerok Tokun or did you relocate to the dry zone in Lanka? =D
Love the sky in the fourth photograph Harumi! :D I'm also amazed at how you've managed to snap such gorgeous pictures while you were still moving! :D
ReplyDeleteP.s. On the different phases of cultivation, I guess the Mahaweli water allows farmers in those areas to cultivate all year around? :)
I never get to see paddy fields. We don't have them. These do remind me of farm land where my family comes from though.
ReplyDelete@ Chavie: Thanks. ^__^ hehe.. You see.. I gained experience at snapping-while-moving during one of those trips to Colombo.
ReplyDeleteNext time I'll remember to explain how I took those photos. ^__^
Yep, that too and with the help of all those ancient tanks around including the ocean size Minneriya. They've plenty of waterways to supply ample water.
@ Ratty: Oh ya, it must be due to cold climates that you don't have them. Paddy needs lotsa warmth from the tropical sun to grow.
Really? That's wonderful. Would love to see some pics of those farmlands someday. ^__^
i always wanted visit a padi field... but have no chance!! if i ever go to visit you... you gotta bring me there ok?
ReplyDeleteHey, how come you missed paddy fields, you studied in Japan right? =D
ReplyDeleteAnd Lanka too is teeming with paddy fields, you'd never miss a one when you're here. ^__^
You always put very interesting updates there =D. I really like that section.
ReplyDeleteKeep them coming :D
Thanks Anjana. Um.. you are talking about the news column, right? =D
ReplyDeleteYep, hope to update it daily with my *not so* funny snippets. ^__^
Amazing Harumi...
ReplyDeleteAm I amazing or my pics look amazing? lol Thanks Penny. =D
ReplyDeleteyou will be, after 2012.
ReplyDeleteYou mean after doom's day, me in my ghost form will be flying over Cerok Tokun? O__o hehe...
ReplyDeletei guess it's safe to say both..:P
ReplyDelete@ Penny: Geez.. you should be 'hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise!' as per Dale Carnegie. ^__^
ReplyDelete;)
ReplyDeleteNo. By the time after 2012, Cerok Tokun will be next to SL. or part of SL.
ReplyDeleteThen I'll be your neighbour.
@ Penny: lol
ReplyDelete@ Rain: wow.. I never thought of that. Nice to be your future neighbor Rain! =P
According to your expert speculations it means doomsday will bring back our lost Gondwanaland! Can't waitta see that. lol