January 21, 2012 | 25 Comments

Drifting along the backwaters of Kerala, India

Many years ago I spent a wonderful couple of days floating along the backwaters of Kerala on a rice boat. For hours I sat and  just watched the world go by. As you can imagine I took many photos. Here’s one of my favourites.

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25 Responses to “Drifting along the backwaters of Kerala, India”

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    Jodi
    March 18, 2012 at 5:52 pm #

    Lovely photo! Seems so peaceful…

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      Kathryn
      March 18, 2012 at 9:25 pm #

      Thanks Jodi. It was bliss!

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    Inge
    January 30, 2012 at 12:32 pm #

    So beautiful! I want to be just right there! Slowly paddling down the river.

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      Kathryn
      January 30, 2012 at 12:36 pm #

      Better still… with someone else paddling while you take photographs! ;-) Many thanks for your comment, Kathryn

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    Fergiemoto
    January 30, 2012 at 6:58 am #

    Fantastic photo! It looks peaceful along with beautiful.

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      Kathryn
      January 30, 2012 at 8:01 am #

      Thank you so much. It was a wonderful place and I hope I can return some day.

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    googabu
    January 25, 2012 at 2:48 pm #

    Nice! Reminds me of some river travels I did in Borneo few years ago.. makes me want to go and pack my bags and go traveling…

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      Kathryn
      January 25, 2012 at 7:08 pm #

      Thanks for popping by and following! :-D

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    Travelbunny
    January 22, 2012 at 11:16 am #

    Wonderful shot – I love the way the foreground is clear and the boatman is moving into the haze…

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    Andrew Graeme Gould
    January 21, 2012 at 4:34 pm #

    A lovely image. Beautiful composition.

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      Kathryn
      January 21, 2012 at 4:41 pm #

      Thank you, Andrew. I’m enjoying looking at your photos too.

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    Malou
    January 21, 2012 at 4:06 pm #

    Beautiful picture, so idyllic!

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      Kathryn
      January 21, 2012 at 4:23 pm #

      Thank you Malou. Glad you enjoyed it.

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    abu zar
    January 21, 2012 at 2:41 pm #

    it is indeed an amazing experience – many years ago I spent 24 hours and was left wishing for more at the end. I am glad u undertook this backwater ride. and a beautiful photo – apt representative of the experience

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      Kathryn
      January 21, 2012 at 4:24 pm #

      Thanks Abu. Do you have any photos? So wish I could return to India.

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        abu zar
        January 22, 2012 at 3:44 pm #

        it’s been almost 10 years ago…i was not into photography then but one of my friend used to do a bit of film photography and we did have a few photos of that trip..if i dig deep i might be able to pull out a few photos but it might take some time. do u want me to pursue ?

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          Kathryn
          January 22, 2012 at 4:26 pm #

          I’d like to see them but don’t go to any trouble. Thanks.

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    ryantyrl
    January 21, 2012 at 2:38 pm #

    Soooo pretty. Would love to see these places.

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      Kathryn
      January 21, 2012 at 4:26 pm #

      Thanks Ryan, It is a wonderful country and so many different regions. All unique. All beautiful. Not that I’ve seen them all… who knows, one day! :-)

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    restlessjo
    January 21, 2012 at 1:23 pm #

    Sounds idyllic. Would love to visit India some day

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      Kathryn
      January 21, 2012 at 4:27 pm #

      You must if you ever can. It is the most exciting country I’ve ever been too. :-)

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