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Havn't practiced the abstract creation for a while, so this bunch is aimed to deliver the unique images in between the impressionism to abstract effect.
“Attracted and fascinated by Japan, the NEO-Japan SL event is the one for me! For this challenge, I was inspired by the Japanese Kabuki theater, practiced since the beginning of the seventeenth century, a show that frees the imagination as an enchantment of magic. The word Kabuki is made up of three ideograms: 歌 ka (song), 舞 bu (dance), 伎 ki (skill). The charm of these dancing masks amazes the public with all their splendor and particularity. The colors I used are red and white to create a poem of harmony and simplicity in my heart. I imagine that I'm a mask dancing, feeling indescribable emotions. Seeing is believing.”
(My outfit is part to Competition MR SL 2022 First-Challenge)
*Special Object Neo-Japan Event:
Make-Up: Violetta - Byakko makeup
Tattoo: Vegas Tattoo - Akuma
Outfit:
Haori & : Somnium
Pants: Caboodle - Yoru
Geta: Tentacio - Dragon Okobo
Accessories:
Masks ANIMESH : - The DeadBoy - San Ttsu no Yama
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Like so many subjects to paint or photograph, something bright will attract our senses. Something tiny will test our ability to focus. “Softness” will move us to feel and appreciate true beauty. Thanks for viewing my work. Gratitude and kindness need to be practiced daily to get it right.
Another shot from my evening steel wool spinning at Waverley Abbey near Farnham. The guy doing the spinning is very practiced- hence such a neat spin!
A picture is produced. The moment is held until someone sees it. Then it is theirs :-)
Sam Abell
HBW! Peace Now!
narcissus, daffodils, 'Jetfire', sarah p duke gardens, suke university, durham, north carolina
The day comes when the instructor says
“Do you want to take it by yourself?”
You’ve dreamed of this moment for a long time.
Have been anticipating it for a long time.
Studied hard, practiced hard, for a long time, it seems.
But its only been a few short weeks.
A few short hours in the airplane.
And always with someone who can keep me out of trouble
Am I really ready?
The Instructor thinks I am,
or else he wouldn’t turn me loose like this.
I gotta do this so I summon up some courage.
“Yes” I say, “I want to take it.”
“OK!” he says. He unbuckles the shoulder strap.
The door unlatches and he says
“Give me four touch and goes, then back to the ramp”.
“OK” I say.
The door opens, and he exits.
Engine is still running, propeller still turning.
He stands clear of the aircraft.
I latch the door, thinking, “I gotta do this right.”
“I gotta do this just like I’ve been taught and no other way.”
“I gotta do this as perfect as I can.”
Release the brakes, ease the throttle forward, I’m moving.
I steer it around the ramp watching the clearances.
Out onto the taxiway, down that narrow strip of concrete,
down to the end of the runway, moving to the hold point.
Final check list, always do these, no matter what.
Hold the brakes, run up the engine, all is good.
Switch the magnetos, 1, 2 and back to both, all is good.
Fuel tanks on both, all is good,
Flaps set, trim set, checklist complete, all is good.
Move onto the runway, get centered up, nose wheel locked,
Look around, all is clear, here we go.
Speed picks up, keep it centered.
Speed picks up, controls feel live, ground noise falls away,
And I’m up. That was the easy part.
Steady climb, everything running good.
No time for self-elation.
Gotta keep ahead of things.
Gotta keep thinking ahead.
Bank left, back down to the field’s end,
Gentle descent, get set up for landing.
Eyes on the touchdown point,
Watch the speed, watch the speed,
down down down, down—Flare!
We quit flying. Tires screech as they start turning.
No Bounces!
That’s one, three more to go.
Throttle advances again, off again, climbing again,
Perfect as I can.
Around we go again. Keep ahead of it, keep ahead of it.
Landing four coming up, no bounces so far,
Perfect as I can –Flare! Screech! No bounce!
Not over yet.
Slow down to taxi speed, make that turn off the runway smartly,
Perfect as I can.
Stroll the airplane back to the apron, watch the clearances, things have changed a bit….
Ease it into the spot, brakes set, checklist in my hand.
Engine off, fuel off, shutdown and secure all. Headset off.
Unbuckle the belt, unlatch the door, climb out with confidence.
Now I can breathe deep, now I can smile.
My support group swarms me.
I did it.
Perfect as I can.
The gang is all here. Line up and dance the night away. Looks like we all practiced our dance moves before coming out tonight.
Happy birthday Serina.
I practiced a little light painting by wrapping my Ice light with rainbow gels. Although this could have been done just as easily with an I-pad. Sending love and peace out into the world today, we could all use more so please feel it, pass it along and make the world a bit better.
The theme for the catchy colors group this week is pink. In my craft supplies I found a pink fluffy feather and practiced more macro work today.
Namib Rand, Namibia.
Quiver trees grow on the foothills in Namib Rand reserve. They are indigenous to South Africa and got their name because of San people practiced hollowing out the trunks for their quivers. I was lucky to visit in May when they are in flower.
In February I gave a photography class at the Embarcadero in San Francisco on behalf of the Digital Photo Academy. We first learned different types of composition, then we practiced in the field. We walked in the halls of the Ferry Building to try one-point perspective shots, we walked along the piers, then we went to the Hyatt Regency hotel to practice bokeh shots and abstracts at the indoor fountain in the hotel lobby.
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This Mayan Mother, is lighting Candles, a Mayan ritual, in a Catholic Church, to bring good fortune to her many family members. Ancient Pagan and recent (1630's) Christian religious beliefs are practiced, and even combined in Guatemala. This Church in Chichicastenango was full of a mix of Mayan and Catholic worshipers during Semana Santa Week.
It was captured during Pavarana Purnima festival. Pavarana is a Buddhist holy day celebrated on the full moon of the eleventh lunar month. It marks the end of the month of Vassa, sometimes called "Buddhist Lent." This day marks the end of the rainy season in some Asian countries like Thailand, where Theravada Buddhism is practiced. On this day, each monk (Pali: bhikkhu) must come before the community of monks (Sangha) and atone for an offense he may have committed during the Vassa.
In Bangladesh Buddhist devotees fire candles & fly Fanush (Hot Air Balloon) to honor Lord Buddha and all the departed soul during the eve of Pavarana Purnima.
Place : Buddhist Pavarana Purnima Festival, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Camera : D90.
Date : 22 Oct, 2010.
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On a recent visit to Montana, my granddaughter practiced her avocation as a budding gardener while learning about the miracle of Earth’s water cycle.
Dried Fish edible fishes preserved through removal of moisture. Fish drying as a means of preservation has been practiced since time immemorial in this region, and dry fish is considered as a delicacy in the menu of many people of Bangladesh. The basic principle of fish drying is that the activity of the muscle enzyme and microorganism is reduced to a minimum through drawing out the water content of the fish by sun drying in a traditional way. Fish drying is carried out in some selected coastal areas and inland depressions of Bangladesh where modern preservation facilities and good infrastructure for transportation are absent. Some important spots are: Dublar Char of sundarbans, st martin's island, Rangabali, Sonadia Island, Moheshkhali, Cox's Bazar, Chittagong, lbrahimpur of Sunamganj, and Joshomantapur of Jamalganj. Estuarine and marine set bag nets (Behundi) are the main gears for supplying fishes for drying; harvested fishes are carried to the drying yards and then segregated species-wise by hired labourer.
The important marine and freshwater species that are dried are Loitya (Harpodon neherius), Chhuri (Lepturacanthus savala), Punti (Puntius sarana, P. stigma), chapila (Gadusia chapra), Lakhua (Polynemus indicus), Rupchanda (Pampus chinensis), and shrimps (Metapenaeus species and Penaeus species).
Two to eight days are required for drying depending on the size and species of the fishes. The segregated fishes are placed on mats, or hung from raised racks/poles. The dry fishes are often infested by blow fly (Chrysomya species) and their larvae (maggot) during the drying phase, especially in the cloudy and rainy days; and by beetle (Necrobia species) and mites in the store causing considerable amount of weight loss of the finished product every year. To protect the products from the infestation of insects, the merchants often use various harmful insecticides and fungicides. But the availability of sterilization of dried fishes by radiation can ensure pollution-free environment. Institute of Food and Radiation Biology of Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission is currently engaged in research on storage technology of dried fishes using nuclear radiation.
the multiple deceits that are now practiced in its name :-)
Marshall McLuhan
Ukraine Matters!
phlox, 'Shockwave', j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
As one who has practiced yoga for years, I appreciate this fellow's efforts. Yoga has been a source of tranquility for me during these difficult and troubled times.
The Völva was a respected seeress in Norse mythology, often wandering from village to village.
She practiced Seiðr, a form of Norse magic focused on fate, prophecy, and influence over the future.
Seiðr was associated with the gods, especially Odin and Freyja, and involved ritual trance and communication with spirits.
The Völva’s power came through her connection to the unseen world, often using staffs, chants, and sacred objects.
Though feared and revered, her knowledge was essential in times of crisis or when seeking guidance from the divine.
Photo and ChatGPT.
The love tandem practiced by odonates (dragonflies and damselflies) always arouses curiosity. What a strange position they take ! As if that wasn't enough, it sometimes looks like a heart, as if to show that there is love in the air !
Le tandem amoureux pratiqué chez les odonates (libellules et demoiselles) suscite toujours la curiosité . Quelle drôle de position prennent-ils ! Comme si ce n’était pas assez, cette dernière ressemble parfois à un cœur, comme pour témoigner du fait qu’il y a de l’amour dans l’air !
Lac de Roue - Arvieux - Hautes Alpes - FRANCE
Went out and practiced my early retirement! Nov 23rd is the last day of grinding at the mill and time to go play with passion!!!
300MM with the Nikon TC-20E III.
To ready myself for taking shots of Puffins in flight, I practiced on Kittywakes who don't fly quite as fast. Most of my shots of them are over the water against a blue background, but I prefer a flowery landscape. After several attempts, I was able to get this capture of one in flight making it's call.
Black-legged kittiwake
Rissa tridactyla
This is a full-frame shot.
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Canon EOS R5
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
ƒ/7.1
500.0 mm
1/4000
ISO 1000
Our office’s current photo contest theme is flat lay photography. I practiced flat lays and still life with some cranberries over the Thanksgiving holiday. Had never done this before and honestly, the composition and design intimidated me a bit. Was great fun though and hope to do it again before the end of December. Learned a lot!
“The völva, a Norse seeress, practiced seiðr – an ancient magic of fate and prophecy. Feared and revered, she stood between the world of men and the realm of spirits.”
Photo from 2008. Worked on it in PhotoShop and finished in ChatGPT.
“Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either.”
― Elizabeth Zimmerman
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Because of the pandemic, this orchestra had not practiced together in 7 months. They needed a place where they could be outside. So our community offered them an area of the parking lot. We got to sit outside in the warm nights and listen.
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
and art that excites the most astute minds—and one that can be practiced by any imbecile :-)
Nadar
HPPT! Truth Matters!
zinnia, j c raulston arboretum, ncsu, raleigh, north carolina
I took a Hummingbird Photography class sponsored by Desert Botanical Garden and taught by Robert McBride. I learned a lot and practiced a lot. I really feel that I had improved significantly by the end of the class.
The class was in a classroom in the recently constructed addition. It has a private garden just outside the classroom that DBG set up with hummingbird feeders.
My best guess is a female or immature Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna). Any correction will be appreciated. I admit I don't really know the difference between a Anna's Hummingbird and a Broad-tailed Hummingbird.
www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Annas_Hummingbird/id
Desert Botanical Garden has an incredible collection of plants and cacti arranged in a beautiful park setting.
"Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona."
Desert Botanical Garden
DBG Hummingbird class
Funnily enough, this was the first time shooting macro outside. Practiced in lockdown with inanimate subjects, I can finally put that to test and find interesting subjects out there!
Found this tiny friend on a mossy bit of a trunk and experimented a bit with depth of field
On Saturday I gave a photography class at the Embarcadero in San Francisco on behalf of the Digital Photo Academy. We first learned different types of composition, then we practiced various concepts. We walked in the halls of the Ferry Building to try one-point perspective shots. Then we lowered our cameras and had fun with motion blur shots.
I processed a balanced and a paintery HDR photo from a RAW exposure, blended them selectively, carefully adjusted the color balance and curves, and desaturated the image. I welcome and appreciate constructive comments.
Thank you for visiting - ♡ with gratitude! Fave if you like it, add comments below, like the Facebook page, order beautiful HDR prints at qualityHDR.com.
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I took a Butterfly Photography class sponsored by Desert Botanical Garden and taught by Joanne West. I learned a lot and practiced a lot. I really feel that I had improved significantly by the end of the class.
We had a classroom presentation followed by private hands-on practice in the Butterfly Pavilion.
I believe this is a Zebra longwing butterfly. Any corrections will be appreciated. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heliconius_charithonia
Heliconius charithonia, the zebra longwing or zebra heliconian, is a species of butterfly belonging to the subfamily Heliconiinae of the family Nymphalidae.[2][3] It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1767 12th edition of Systema Naturae. The boldly striped black and white wing pattern is aposematic, warning off predators. It is the state butterfly of Florida.
The caterpillars are white with black spots and have numerous black spikes along their body. Adult butterflies are monomorphic of medium size with long wings. On the dorsal side, the wings are black with narrow white and yellow stripes, with a similar pattern on the ventral side, but paler and with red spots. The wingspan ranges from 72 to 100 mm.[5]
Desert Botanical Garden has an incredible collection of plants and cacti arranged in a beautiful park setting.
dbg.org/visit/butterfly-pavilion/
"Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona."
Desert Botanical Garden
DBG Butterfly class
Square net fishing in Phatthalung, Thailand, is a traditional method practiced in the Thale Noi wetlands. Fishermen use bamboo platforms with suspended square nets operated by a pulley and counterweight system. The nets are lowered into the water to trap fish as they swim by, relying on the fishermen’s knowledge of tides and fish behavior. The catch is collected using smaller scoop nets. This sustainable method allows smaller fish to escape, preserving ecosystems. Fishing often occurs in the early morning or evening and reflects generations of cultural tradition. The bamboo structures, especially at sunrise, have become iconic, attracting tourists and photographers. Square net fishing symbolizes the harmonious connection between people and nature, blending livelihood and heritage in this serene region.
Funny story. I needed to fly my drone amongst the mangrove roots to get this panorama capture. Elated after the final frame was shot I mistakenly flew straight up into a guide wire and crashed the drone into the river. Just 5m offshore, I quickly stripped down and dove into the water to recover the drone. Down about 4m it was cold and pitch black with no sign of the bottom. Failure. The hotel was able to find me a salvage diver who was able to recover the drone a week later using the last recorded GPS coordinates. I received the corroded drone and more importantly the still functioning micro SD card a couple of weeks after my return from the trip. Elation again upon successful import, and panorama stitch.
Behind the laughter, soft and bright,
A heart conceals its darkest night,
With every smile, a veil is drawn,
To hide the pain that lingers on.
Her lips curve up, a practiced art,
Yet shadows dwell within her heart,
Eccedentesiast, she plays,
Through sorrow’s maze, she finds her ways.
Her eyes, they glisten, masking tears,
A quiet strength through all these years,
She wears her joy like fine attire,
A fragile soul wrapped in desire.
In twilight’s glow, she stands alone,
A silent storm within her own,
Yet still she shines, a star so vast,
A hidden sorrow, she’s surpassed.
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Shaving soap foam next to ultramarine shades of blue
Soap is a salt of a fatty acid used in a variety of cleansing and lubricating products. Soap is created by mixing fats and oils with a base, as opposed to detergent which is created by combining chemical compounds in a mixer.
Humans have used soap for millennia. Evidence exists of the production of soap-like materials in around 2800 BC in ancient Babylon. The earliest recorded evidence of the production of soap-like materials dates back to around 2800 BC in ancient Babylon. A formula for soap consisting of water, alkali, and cassia oil was written on a Babylonian clay tablet around 2200 BC.
Before wet shaving, the area to be shaved is usually doused in warm to hot water by showering or bathing or covered for several minutes with a hot wet towel to soften the skin and hair. A lathering or lubricating agent such as cream, shaving soap, gel, foam or oil is normally applied after this. Lubricating and moisturizing the skin to be shaved helps prevent irritation and damage known as razor burn. It also lifts and softens the hairs, causing them to swell. This enhances the cutting action and sometimes permits cutting the hairs slightly below the surface of the skin. Additionally, during shaving, the lather indicates areas that have not been addressed.
Before the advent of razors, hair was sometimes removed using two shells to pull the hair out or using water and a sharp tool. Around 3000 BC when copper tools were developed, copper razors were invented. The idea of an aesthetic approach to personal hygiene may have begun at this time, though Egyptian priests may have practiced something similar to this earlier. Alexander the Great strongly promoted shaving during his reign in the 4th century BC because he believed it looked tidier. In some Native American tribes, at the time of contact with British colonists, it was customary for men and women to remove all body hair. Source Wikipedia.
TD : 1/250 f/2.8 ISO 800 @50 mm
This is Straumur. Bjarni Bjarnason build this house in 1927. He practiced there both seepfarming and fishery.
Now the house is used as a center or a workstudio for artists.
"happiness is a thing to be practiced, like the violin.”
~ john lubbock
i LOVE this chick.... for real. she is amazing. period.
From some angles, these two rock formations in Halong Bay, Vietnam can look like two chickens facing each other so they call them the fighting cocks. Unfortunately, cock fighting is still practiced in Vietnam as a betting sport.
"Break."
The Blue Angels US Navy Aerial Demonstration Team breaks up it's 4-ship diamond formation with a simple quick command and numbers 1, 3, 2 and 7 starburst outward in a maneuver they have practiced thousands of times. Note number 7 on the lower right is a two-seater with an observer in the rear seat.
While all 4 F/A-18 Hornets here have smoke generators producing trails, both numbers 1 and 3 are also generating small water vapor condensation trails ("contrails") from the extremely low air pressure on their upper surfaces that is briefly generated by a fast maneuvering jet.
Joint Base Andrews, just southwest of Washington D.C., holds a major airshow on odd numbered years. 2019 was unusual as it featured both the US Navy's Blue Angels but also the US Air Force's Thunderbirds.
Airshows require fast shutter speeds, especially for jet aircraft such as these F/A-18s. Shutter priority mode with the speed set at 1/2000 works well. For slower propeller driven aircraft, a setting of 1/500 is usually fast enough to get a good capture.
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We welcomed in 2015 at the 'Binnenalster'...
... and practiced in firework photography ;-)
I took a Moon Photography class sponsored by Desert Botanical Garden. I learned a lot and practiced a lot. I really feel that I had improved significantly by the end of the class. But I did not get any good moon photos. I settled for sunset cloud photos.
Desert Botanical Garden has an incredible collection of plants and cacti arranged in a beautiful park setting.
"Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona."
dbg.org/visit/butterfly-pavilion/
Desert Botanical Garden
DBG Moon photography class
practiced with the BGC yesterday but did a little with my beloved canon870, too, as i don't want it to feel neglected :)...
this is SOOC (straight out of the camera)
I ventured into a local park (James Gardens), and wound up doing a little recreational bird photography. Just watched this Downy Woodpecker for a while, and practiced trying to get a decent image, just made for a pleasant afternoon.
Enjoying the Wirral coastline in the week before Lockdown, although "social distancing" was being practiced at the time. The Marina at West Kirby can be seen in the distance.
I was raised a Catholic but haven't practiced for years...though i still consider myself one. I still appreciate the ceremony and symbolism. I just wish the practice would follow the teachings.
There now, I have probably offended someone.....
I will add that there IS much good in the faiths...but blind faith is wrong.
I watched this American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) for about 30 minutes while it stood motionless across the marsh from where I had taken a seat on a fallen log. (I should say that it took me about 10 minutes before that to notice the bittern, as it stood on one leg on the mud without moving at all.) All around me green frogs and bullfrogs were plunking and bellowing. Finally the bittern changed posture, flew across a small channel and landed on a mudflat directly opposite me, about 100 feet away. There it began pacing -- first right, then left -- pursuing frogs, most of which escaped, but finally capturing one that dove under a lily pad. The bird struck violently and pulled up the floating leaf, prying the struggling frog away from the leaf before plunging it several times into the murky water and subduing it with well practiced maneuvers. With little ado it then swallowed the frog and took a sip of water to chase its meal.
Dillant-Hopkins Airport marsh, near Airport Road, Swanzey, NH
(5 July 2022)
I took a Hummingbird Photography class sponsored by Desert Botanical Garden and taught by Robert McBride. I learned a lot and practiced a lot. I really feel that I had improved significantly by the end of the class.
The class was in a classroom in the recently constructed addition. It has a private garden just outside the classroom that DBG set up with hummingbird feeders.
My best guess is a female or immature Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna). Any correction will be appreciated. I admit I don't really know the difference between a Anna's Hummingbird and a Broad-tailed Hummingbird.
www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Annas_Hummingbird/id
Desert Botanical Garden has an incredible collection of plants and cacti arranged in a beautiful park setting.
"Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona."
Desert Botanical Garden
DBG Hummingbird class
The game of Flump Grubbling is still practiced in a few small villages in the north of England. It involves balancing turkey eggs on a grubbling plank placed on each competitor's head.
The rules are simple: the participant who can balance the most eggs on their plank without dropping any is declared the winner. But there is a catch - as soon as a participant drops an egg, they are "flumped" and the villagers throw the fallen egg at them.
The game is a sight to behold. The villagers gather in a flumping room, dressed in their finest clothes, and cheer on the competitors. Each participant has a different technique for balancing the eggs, some move their bodies carefully to maintain their balance, while others stand very still, trying to avoid any sudden movements.
As the game progresses, the eggs begin to wobble and sway and the tension among the players is palpable. The audience holds its breath, waiting for the inevitable moment when an egg falls.
The player who is flumped the most times is dubbed the Gobbler. The Gobbler must entertain the audience with turkey impersonations, flapping his arms and gobbling like a turkey.
The player who succeeds in balancing the most eggs becomes King Grubbler for the remaining year, and is awarded a gigantic omelette made with his winning eggs.
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Portrait of an "Igorot" (pronounced [ɪgəˈrot]) name for the people of the Cordillera region, in the Philippines island of Luzon. The Igorot form two subgroups: the larger group lives in the south, central and western areas, and is very adept at rice-terrace farming; the smaller group lives in the east and north. Igorot groups formerly practiced headhunting. (Wikipedia)
This is no ordinary fishing, there might be several methods of catching a fish but this one is mind-boggling. Fishermen in Sri Lanka use stilts to catch a fish. Stilt Fishing is an old tradition practiced by around 500 fishing families in Galle, in southwestern-most Sri Lanka, especially around the towns of Koggala,Kathaluwa, and Ahangama.
They usually fish during sunset, noon and sunrise, with each one taking their elevated position and balancing about 2 meters above the water. As you can see in the picture front slider, there is a vertical pole engrafted into the sea bed, attached to it is a cross bar, called petta, on which the fishermen do the balancing act. So with one hand they hold the stilt and the other hand they have a fishing rod or a line to catch spotted herrings and small mackerels, which are then kept in a plastic bag tied around their waist or the pole.
So the fishermen of that area don't mind sitting for long hours to get their catch, it seems they don't use a bait either on the hook. Since how long this custom is practiced is not known, Government document which says that according to old fishermen stilt fishing started after the Second World War.
It had disappeared after the 2004 tsunami that struck Sri Lanka and other countries bordering the Indian Ocean, but resumed after things got back to normal. It's a beautiful sight looking at fishermen balancing on a thin plank, but at the same time it's tough too. All this effort and toiling only to preserve their old custom, wonderful!
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