Fishing on Inle Lake follows a long tradition.

A fisherman lifts his net from the calm waters.

The fishermen of Inle Lake famously paddle using one leg to keep their hands free.

Fishing here is a timeless tradition.

A lone fisher patrols the waters beneath the rolling hills.

Navigating the village canals of Inle Lake.

Homes along the edge of the lake.

People literally live on the lake. The houses are on stilts and boats must be used to leave the house.

A boatwoman among the reeds, ducks and lilies.

A boatwoman paddling her canoe around the lakeside villages.

Working around the house.

A boatwoman paddles her boat using one leg.

A young boy looks uncertainly at the camera.

Activity at a floating market.

Making paper parasols.

Paper-making in the homes around Inle Lake.

Jumping Cat Monastery

A man smoking a cheroot and riding a water buffalo.

Riding a water buffalo across a bridge.

Washing and bathing near the ancient jungle stupas of Shwe Indein.

The bridge to Indein.

The mysterious stupas of Indein, thick with jungle brush.

Statues decorating the stupas of Indein.

A cracking statue and relief work on an Indein Stupa.

Boatlanding at Nyaung Shwe township.

Sunset on the edge of Nyaung Shwe township.

Oxen pulling carts along a country road.

A weathered farmhouse near Nyaung Shwe township.