Rice (Oryza sativa). Growing in a paddy field. Bird scaring devices on sticks which move in a breeze. Madagascar.

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Rice. Oryza sativa. Crop in paddy field nearing ripening stage. Sticks with attachments have perceived magical qualities to aid productivity and act as bird scarers when the wind blows. Madagascar.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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