Adam *'s photos with the keyword: coracle

Lalbagh coracle

Lalbagh coracle

Adam *
22 Mar 2010 6 1 1164
A gardener rests on an island in the middle of the lake ('tank') in Banagalore's Lalbagh Gardens.
The bridge that was

The bridge that was

Adam *
13 Feb 2010 886
The bridge that was built across the River Tungabadra at Hampi was not a great success! So the small circular coracles that have been used since time immemorial remain the method for getting across the river.
Baling out

Baling out

Adam *
13 Feb 2010 1 899
The coracles pick up a great deal of water as they cross the river. This needs to be baled out before the next crossing.
Boarding

Boarding

Adam *
13 Feb 2010 2 835
In addition to two crew members, the coracles carry about 10 to 12 people and up to two motorbicycles.
Fully loaded

Fully loaded

Adam *
13 Feb 2010 2 1 858
One of the crew pushes the loaded coracle off the bottom of the river into the deeper water.
En voyage

En voyage

Adam *
13 Feb 2010 3 904
The loaded coracle being paddled across the river.
Preparing for departure

Preparing for departure

Adam *
13 Feb 2010 1 732
The coracles pick up a great deal of water as they cross the river. This needs to be baled out before the next crossing.
Coracles and rocks

Coracles and rocks

Adam *
06 Feb 2010 960
These coracles made of basketwork have served as ferries across the River Tungabadra since time immemorial. (Karnataka State, India)
Coracle

Coracle

Adam *
27 Sep 2009 1 857
Almost as old as mankind, the coracle is still used today in India. This one was spotted on the banks of the Tungabadra River in Hampi, Karnataka State, India.