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    One of the more peaceful canals which I loved strolling alongside in the quiet of the early mornings. by: emptynester Views[277] When you live in a dry region as the backlands, having a river in your backyard is like winning the lottery. The stream Da Silva collects water from is not exactly at her backyard - specially because she doesn’t have a backyard per se – but 20 minutes away from her home. When the sun is about to set, she goest to the stream to collect the last bucket of water, so she can be sure she won’t need it during the night. by: anacarolinedelima Views[644] On a hike in the rainforest we saw the light creating ribbons in this waterhole it conjured all kinds of stories in my mind of healing waters by: armandacarol Views[504] The local government of Gunungkidul has developed an enormous reservoir called Embung Nglanggeran. In Javanese, “embung” means pond. This artificial lake is built in the peak of primeval volcano Nglanggeran, around 500 metres above sea level. It is used for watering purposes and, recently, as tourism attraction as well. by: tranquillity Views[646] Imsak, 27 year old, a young villager from Semanu, Gunungkidul, took a “wudhu” or an Islamic ritual before praying. He used the water from a reservoir tub held rainwater during the wet season. by: tranquillity Views[604]
     
    During the rainy season, people in the karts area (the south part of Gunungkidul) develop the “rainwater harvesting” by using their individual reservoir tub outside their houses. Every roof gutter is arranged to flow the rainwater to fill in their reservoir tubs. When the dry season lasts long, they get to buy clean water from the supplier. This costs them around IDR 150,000 (AUD 15) per 5,000 litre. It is equal to an average monthly income for them. by: tranquillity Views[699] The topography of Gunungkidul consists of three main characters: alluvial land in the north part, fertile plateau in the middle, and karts hills full of limestone in the south part. This effects to the various drainage systems. In Beji village, Ngawen, as part of the north Gunungkidul, the villagers are lucky enough to have shallow aquifer in limited quantity. They maintain to use the river flow, Kali Jurug, for their daily need by employ a local wisdom management: the highest area of the river for cooking, the middle one for human other needs like bathing, and the lowest is for their cattle. by: tranquillity Views[696] Gunungkidul, the southest part of Yogyakarta Special Region, in the heart of Java island, Indonesia, is the most affected area during dry season. August is one of the driest months when teak leaves are withered and agricultural lands are dried. Every year water has been always a crucial issue in this district. by: tranquillity Views[633] I grew up here, and I feel at home here. Camp life is simply the best and here on this dock is where I would go when I needed to spend sometime on my own, journaling or just thinking. by: laura-beth Views[391] Surrounded by beautiful ocean, Okinawa is an island paradise and the way of life is inherently peaceful. 命どぅ宝 (nuchidu takara) is a common saying in the Okinawan language that means
     
    Children play in the waters of Oura bay, while protesters take to kayaks in an attempt to block sea drilling. The new base at Henoko is set to become one of the largest in Asia, with a double v-shaped runway extending 200 meters into the ocean. Many people are worried that it will significantly impact an area that is renowned for its natural beauty, and pristine coral reefs that are an important habitat for sea turtles and the endangered dugong. by: jessewhitehead Views[395] One of the impressive waterfalls at the Silverfalls state park -Upper North falls, Oregon by: annacalvert Views[547] Gardiner Boat Launch on the Umpqua River, in the Douglas County park is a stunning waterway in Oregon by: annacalvert Views[530] Breaking Waves by: melodytap Views[345] The arrival by: anatomyofarelationship Views[466]
     
    Ice can be beautiful but also a barrier to navigation. A Russian scientist is forced to break a layer of ice that has formed in a short time to get out to the boat to check the status of a test he will have to study later. by: carluscp Views[514] Lake du Bourget, Aix-les-bains, on a cloudy day, it started raining at the end of the exposure, gear is still safe ! by: gzegosch Views[355] The cascade des tufs in French Jura, a beautiful hidden place, like so many in France. by: gzegosch Views[443] The oldest son of the family enjoys playing around in the aflaaj, the water system of Oman - The waters of life. by: evamast Views[872] Fox tails & International Hotel's fountain in the lake of El Potrero de los Funes. by: vvone Views[419]
     
    Architectural reflection in a fountain at Portezuelo's Terrace. by: vvone Views[327] Some household... Running water, cozy shelter, private gallery - might mean different to you! by: gargisarkar Views[530] In the middle of the lake Chilka, there is a yellow colored room and a tower, called Fishermen spread their net on the lake water to catch fish... by: swarupsphoto Views[619] The utensils were there for washing. Fishermen, who lived by the side of the lake, they come to wash their domestic utensils after meal... by: swarupsphoto Views[533]
     
    The boat and the net was ready for fishing at the lake. by: swarupsphoto Views[473] Calmness of the night. by: vvone Views[700] Dagobah in Argentina. by: vvone Views[542] 9h00: Trapped fish, still alive, flapping around while fishermen finish their work. by: abril_journey Views[631] I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong hillls. Loving words of the great Karen Blixen. Can you see the hidden wildbeasts in the background? by: vvone Views[961]
     
    Goa is also rich in flaura and fauna. This snap is of DudhSagar Falls(literally Sea of Milk). Dudhsagar Falls (literally Sea of Milk ) is a tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River, on Goa's border with Karnataka state. It is four-tiered. It is 60 km from Panaji city by road. We reached the bottom of the falls travelling through the Mahaveer National Park,Mollem,Goa. by: artist-mukherjee Views[908] This was a little Ice Cream car in the middle of a deserted beach in off season, although the cloudy and rainy weather I'm still thinking that is a great composition for a picture, by: today_is_always Views[1047] Mani, Greece, A place surrounded by billions of tones of water too salty to drink it, even the lack of the drinking one. 1/800, f4, Canon G6 by: ggregoriadis Views[1048] Mani, Greece. The new (in front) and the old construction. Although a hundreds of years intercede the form remains the same. 1/60, f8, Canon G6 by: ggregoriadis Views[958] Inside a traditional residence in Mani, Greece, where can easily be seen the opening of the cistern where the water was restored. 1/40, f2. Canon G6 by: ggregoriadis Views[896]
     
    Around a fountain in Mani, Greece. One of the rears in this anhydrous area. 1/200, f2, Canon G6 by: ggregoriadis Views[946] The initiative to drill boreholes for clean water access around schools allows the children more time in the classroom rather than walking long distances to a downstream river on the side of Mt. Kilimanjaro. by: ku-potea Views[485] To Drill: Exasperated by a hards day work of drilling. This particular well proposed a lot of challenges from the engineering to the drilling. by: ku-potea Views[409] The Agreement; Margie Braband promises a child that clean water access will soon be available in his village. by: ku-potea Views[365] Meeting the Masai; Sometimes your camera can propose threatening inquiry. I am here documenting an effort to get the village clean water. by: ku-potea Views[330]
     
    A man floats by the Jal Mahal Palace in Jaipur, removing trash from the site. by: olya Views[738] A man floats by the Jal Mahal Palace in Jaipur, removing trash from the site. by: olya Views[465] A freshly painted family fishing boat floats loose after a storm by: judithannclancy Views[432] If you look into her eyes, you don’t just see a woman whom is complying with her daily routine of walking miles to find some clean water. You don’t see fatigue and anguish. You don’t see brokenness and remorse. In fact, when you look into her eyes, you see Amahoro, and that means Peace. You find deep within, that not only is she a survivor of the 1994 genocide, she is also most joyous and willing. There’s something special about the Rwandan people, they are recovering from destruction and they find within themselves the ability to persevere and empower others to build a better life for the people around them. by: cecihernandez Views[684] An hour of prayer time is allotted to every staff member each morning. by: timothymulcare Views[493]
     
    Eventually I reached the shores of lake Wolfgang and was greeted with a magnificent view of the mountains shining though the clearing clouds .The sun was setting and gave the peaks a magical yellow hue, while the lake was crystal clear emerald, despite the surprisingly large number of ships… This must have been a patrol boat arriving from another town on the lake. by: demonani Views[564] «A fisherman on the Mekong river, Laos» Mekong river, Laos, December 2012. A fisherman is working while we were sailing the Mekong up on a slow boat, from Luang Prabang to the border with Thailand. Many Lao people, like this fisherman, depend on the Mekong to live. by: rosafurtado Views[4016] The oxbow lake of Yarina Cocha is only a few miles from Pucallpa (referred to by author Tom Robbins as the Clouds from a mid-day storm pass over the rolling hills next to Laguna De Paca. The lake, a short drive away from Huancayo in the central Andes, has become a fixture for local day trips and fishermen. Houseboat restaurants serve trout on the shore, though since the economic recession less tourists have come visiting. Walking there from nearby Jauja, I met some local residents with whom I sat down to enjoy the sunset. These fleeting encounters will stay with me all my life, even if I don't remember their names. Thanks to my camera, however, I will never forget their faces, or the beautiful land in which they lived. I consider that a great privilege. by: loverock Views[574] Darwin's foreshore is partially covered by the most amazing and colorful rock formations you can imagine. It just adds to the colors of the ocean and the skies experienced here in the top end. But when I took this photo of a rock pool within the rock formation , I realised that the reflection made these amazing figures within the photo. This photo is a challenge and you can get lost in it. But first just look into it, then look even deeper into it....look for the faces. Then turn your head left and look at the faces that way. Then turn your head and look for the perfectly reflected kangaroo and other faces created by the rocks. It is almost like a totem pole with many stories told on it. by: dieterberghmans Views[1037]
     
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