A Farmer Ploughs the Land
A farmer ploughs the land after the first rain of the monsoons.
The summer heat is making me restless. Another month-and-a-half before the showers begin. Let’s hope for a good monsoon season this year.
Playing Kick Volleyball in Myanmar
During my photography tour to Myanmar last year, we were gallivanting in a small village in central Mynamar, in some very picturesque locations. At the hour of sunset, we found these guys engaged in a serious game of Kick Volleyball. The houses of the village in the background, and the colours of the evening sky added to the drama.
Kick Volleyball is like volleyball, played with feet instead of hands in several countries across South East Asia. The ball used is half the size of a regular volleyball, made with cane and responds very well to the kick. I guess it requires a considerable amount of skill-acquisition to play the game.
Image – happy boys
Initially shy, these boys were a bit apprehensive about the camera and gave a predictably stiff look. But boys must be boys, and it took less than a minute to break the ice. Once you join their inner circle, there is no stopping them from being themselves!