Rice Paddy Collection (#4)

Long ji terrace rice workers, China
A solitary rice worker on the paddy fields near Tiantou village

Rice paddy in front of tropical palm tree, Morondava, Madagascar, Africa

Sun shelter, paddy field, Pang Mapha or Soppong region, Mae Hong Son province, northern Thailand, Thailand, Asia

Ripe Rice grains on Rice plants -Oryza sativa-, rice paddy, Munduk, North Bali, Bali, Indonesia

Mountain paddy, irrigated rice terraces, farmer tilling and plowing the field with a water buffalo, Phongsali district and province, Laos, Southeast Asia, Asia

Rice farmer plowing his rice paddy with the help of a water buffalo, rice terraces, Phongsali or Phongsaly District and Province, Laos, Southeast Asia, Asia

Chinese farmers planting rice
Transplanting and irrigating rice in China. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Vietnamese Conical Hat And Rice Cutting Tool In Field

Farmer In Rice Paddy, Elevated View

Two Farmers In Rice Paddy

Indonesia, Rice Terraces; Bali

Sun Rising Over Rice Paddies

Terraced Fields Of Rice

Rice Terrace, Bali, Indonesia

Rice, Yangshuo, Guangxi, China

Tea on the Hills and Rice on the Plains, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
Tea on the Hills and Rice on the Plains, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Rice paddy, near Tan Hoa, Tien Giang Province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Alone in terrace
House in rice terrace in Yuanyang, Yunnan, China

Rice terrace in Yuanyang platform in Tiger Mouth viewpoint

Yuanyange rice terrace
Yuanyang rice terrace with wonderful sunset

Luamadian in Yuanyang
View of rice terrace at Yuanyang

Yuanyang terrace
Yuanyang is located in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan province, China, along the Red River. It is well-known for its spectacular rice-paddy terracing

VIETNAM WAR, 1967. Howard G. Breedlove, an American combat photographer, wading through a rice paddy along the road from Cu Chi to Saigon in Vietnam. Photograph, 1967

View of Ricefields and the Surroundings in Kewu Plain Near Prambanan, Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Kewu Plain is a fertile volcanic plain that lies between Merapi-Merbabu complex in the north, Bantul lowlands and Sewu karst limestone range in the south, Bengawan Solo river valley in east

Farm workers in rice field harvesting crops

Banaue rice fields
2000 year old rice terraces carved into the mountains in Banaue, North Luzon

Banaue river
2000 year old rice terraces carved into the mountains in Banaue, North Luzon

Rice terraces, Sapa, Vietnam
Rice terraces, in Spring, Sapa

Rice terraces, Sapa, Vietnam
Ancient, Rice terraces, of Sa pa, Vietnam

Ear of Rice -Oryza sativa-, rice paddy, rice cultivation near Pals, Basses d en Coll, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Rice paddies near Amlapura, formerly Karangasem, East Bali, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Harvested rice paddies, Northern Thailand, Thailand, Asia

Paddy fields, Pang Mapha or Soppong region, Mae Hong Son province, northern Thailand, Thailand, Asia

Sun shelter on a harvested rice paddy, field, Northern Thailand, Thailand, Asia

Sapa valley
Sapa rice field

Ifugao Village, Bangaan Rice Terraces
More than 2, 000 years old, the Ifugaos created, for their toil, this amazing rice terraces of Bangaan. It is an outstanding example of a living cultural heritage

Cultivating Rice, 1924. Artist: Topical Press Agency
Cultivating Rice, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Ceylon... c1920. Artist: Underwood
Ceylon. Hock deep in liquid mud buffaloes draw the wooden ploughs through terraced paddy-fields sodden with precious water, c1920

Buffaloes Ploughing Paddy Fields, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Buffaloes Ploughing Paddy Fields, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

A Path Through Paddy Fields, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
A Path Through Paddy Fields, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Paddy Field near Gampola, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Paddy Field near Gampola, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

View of Paddy Field from Kadugannawa Pass, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
View of Paddy Field from Kadugannawa Pass, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Raking a rice field, Japan, 1904. A print from Japan, its History, Arts and Literature, Volume V, by Captain F Brinkley, TC and EC Jack, 34 Henrietta Street, London WC2 and Edinburgh, 1904

Farm labourers transplanting rice shoots near Kyoto, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Farm labourers transplanting rice shoots near Kyoto, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Ploughing flooded ground for rice planting, north of the main road at Uji, near Kyoto, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Transplanting rice in a paddy field, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Transplanting rice in a paddy field, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Notes of Travel

Men gathering rushes near Suzukawa, Fujiyama, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Men gathering rushes near Suzukawa, Fujiyama, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Preparation of a Rice Plantation in Japan, c1890. Artist: Charles Gillot
Preparation of a Rice Plantation in Japan, c1890. Illustration from the the booklet Japon, Moeurs et Usages, (Paris, c1890)

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Rice paddies, a symbol of resilience and self-sufficiency, have shaped the landscapes of Asia for centuries. In China, a poster from 1975 titled "Don't Depend on the Gods" urged peasants to take charge of their own destiny by embracing self-reliance. Meanwhile, in the Philippines' Banaue region, the magnificent Batad rice terraces stand as a testament to human ingenuity and are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Vietnam's Sapa region offers breathtaking views of Red Dao women gracefully treading through rice paddies at sunrise. The image captures both the tranquility and hard work that goes into cultivating this staple crop. Similarly, plowing rice paddies with water buffalo showcases an age-old tradition deeply rooted in Southeast Asian culture. The Vietnam War left its mark on these fields too; troops from the 1st Cavalry Division climbed mountains in An Lao while surrounded by lush greenery. Despite conflict raging around them, life continued amidst these resilient paddy fields. Bali's picturesque rice terraces provide another glimpse into this agricultural wonderland. With their intricate irrigation systems and stunning vistas, they exemplify harmony between humans and nature. Traveling further south to Yunnan Province in China reveals flooded Laohu Zui rice terraces near Yuanyang County. These water-filled fields create mesmerizing reflections that mirror not only nature's beauty but also humanity's ability to adapt to diverse environments. Indonesia's Bali island showcases yet another captivating sight: Selat Rice Fields nestled against Gunung Agung Volcano backdrop. This juxtaposition highlights how farmers coexist with natural forces while nurturing their crops. Finally, elevated views during early spring planting season unveil flooded rice terraces in Batad once again—a reminder of cycles repeating themselves year after year as communities depend on this vital grain for sustenance.