Inle Lake - Central Burma

This gorgeous, clear lake is still fished by men in handmade, shallow draft boats, using conical nets with wooden frames.

This fisherman is wearing a longee, which is a traditional sarong type dress. Many men still wear them, even in the cities.

This net is laid sideways in the shallow lake, and when the fisherman spots some fish he thrashes the water with a bamboo stick. When the fish flee into the wide mouth of the net, he pulls up his catch.

The boat is often paddled by standing on the bow, on one leg, and holding the paddle in one hand while propelling it with the free foot. It is quite a sight.