Rubber tapping is a photograph by Joe Zachariah which was uploaded on March 11th, 2013.
Rubber tapping
Rubber tapping in process in Kerala (India) The blue and green canopy you see is a protective cover so that rain water does not fall into the coconut... more
Title
Rubber tapping
Artist
Joe Zachariah
Medium
Photograph
Description
Rubber tapping in process in Kerala (India) The blue and green canopy you see is a protective cover so that rain water does not fall into the coconut shell. The shell is used to collect the rubber sap that flows down the tree trunk.
Uploaded
March 11th, 2013
Comments (8)
Sharon Burger
a very interesting and colorful process. It seems very time consuming, but a very quiet way to harvest..v/f
Joe Zachariah replied:
Yes Sharon, it is time consuming but the yield is very good. Thanks for the v/f
Kym Backland
Joe, This is an awesome image! I have always be so interested in rubber tapping of trees. Ever since that movie from the 1980's I think.. FITZCURALDO... (probably not spelled right) but the true story movie with Claus Kinsky about him on his boat and trying to get rubber out of the trees in the orchard he bought. Not even sure I remember the whole story. Anyways...... this picture reminded me of that.. So interesting.. fav'd and voted of course!
Joe Zachariah replied:
Good to know that it brought back memories for you Kym. (have not seen that movie) Thanks for the Vote and Fav.
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