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Irrigated winter wheat, oasis in Gobi Desert, Gansu Province, China, Asia
Filename: 188-1791.jpg
Size: 5546 x 3782 (4.2MB)
Date: 27th July 2008
Source: WorldInPrint
Credit: Gina Corrigan/Robert Harding
© Gina Corrigan
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Irrigated winter wheat, oasis in Gobi Desert, Gansu Province, China, Asia
Robert Harding Picture Library provides high quality travel, nature, wildlife & environmental photos
Media ID 1136832
© Gina Corrigan
Abundance Business Canal Channel Crop Enterprise Farm Farm Land Farm Stead Farming Fertile Gan Su Gansu Province Gobi Gobi Desert Grain Irrigation Lush Oasis Produce Production Productivity Provincial Sand Dune Summer Summer Time Watering Wheat Far East Irrigated Producing Winter Wheat
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the breathtaking sight of irrigated winter wheat fields in the heart of the Gobi Desert, located in Gansu Province, China. Against all odds, this oasis emerges as a symbol of resilience and productivity amidst the harsh desert landscape. The image showcases the natural beauty of China's countryside, with its vast expanse of sand dunes stretching into the distance. The vibrant colors and clear blue sky highlight the tranquility and peace that can be found in this remote farming region. The traditional irrigation channels crisscrossing through the farmsteads demonstrate centuries-old agricultural practices that have sustained generations. In this scene, one can almost feel a sense of isolation and seclusion from bustling city life. It is a place where time seems to stand still, allowing for contemplation and connection with nature. The abundance of wheat signifies not only economic prosperity but also cultural significance as it is an essential staple crop in Chinese cuisine. This photograph encapsulates both tradition and contemporary enterprise coexisting harmoniously within this rural setting. As we gaze upon this stunning landscape captured by Gina Corrigan/Robert Harding, we are reminded of how human ingenuity can transform even the harshest environments into flourishing havens filled with life-giving resources like water and fertile land.
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