Stilt Collection (page 4)

Gamebirds Engraving 1851
Engraved illustrations of Members of the Orders Casuariiformes, Anseriformes, Galliformes and Gruiformes from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851

Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) walking, Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, September

Stilt bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Taungoo (Toungoo) - a city in the Bago Region, Myanmar. Date: circa 1908

Yellow wagtail -Motacilla flava-, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Traditional stilt house of Papua New Guinea
Traditional Papua New Guinea stilt houses constructed by Motuans, commonly found in the southern coastal area of PNG. Date: circa 1920s

Calling Black-winged Stilt, Himantopus himantopus

Juvenile Black-winged Stilt in flight, Himantopus himantopus, Italy

Group of resting Black-winged Stilt, Himantopus himantopus, Italy

Immature Black-winged Stilt, Himantopus himantopus, Oman

Female Black-winged Stilt in flight, Himantopus himantopus, Italy

Calling Black-winged Stilt, Himantopus himantopus, Italy

The Big Red Net Shed; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

French Polynesia, Moorea Lagoon Resort, Bungalows Over Beautiful Turquoise Ocean

French Polynesia, Pearl Resort, Bungalows Over Beautiful Turquoise Ocean

Stilt Fishermen Silhouetted At Sunset

Rural Khmer houses on stilts near Phnom Penh, Cambodia - these appear to be fishermans dwellings. Date: circa 1910s

White Wagtail -Motacilla alba- perched on a stone pillar

French Polynesia - Leeward Islands and Tahiti
The Leeward Islands (Iles Sous-le-vent) and Tahiti - French Pacific Colonial territories. Inset illustration of Tahaa, Raiatea and Papeete (the capital of French Polynesia on Tahiti). Date: circa 1906

A man uses stilts for the stringing of the hop poles. 1937

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Sri Lanka, Weligama, A lone stilt fisherman at sunset

Stilt dancers, New Year celebrations, China, Asia

Man in canoe passing a house, floating fishing village of Chong Kneas, Tonle Sap lake, near Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

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Stilt, a fascinating concept that transcends borders and cultures, can be found in various forms across the globe. From the enchanting Nipa Houses near Manila, Philippines to the picturesque Municipal Pier at sunset in San Clemente, Orange County, Southern California; stilt structures have stood as testaments to human ingenuity. Nature also showcases its own version of stilts with the Seychelles stilt palm, Verschaffeltia splendida. Majestic and resilient, these palms grace the landscapes of Seychelles with their slender trunks reaching for the sky. But it is perhaps in Sri Lanka where stilt truly comes alive. In Dalawella on the Indian Ocean's shores, skilled fishermen perch atop wooden poles defying gravity as they cast their nets into the deep blue waters. Their artistry and balance are awe-inspiring. Not limited to fishing alone, stilt dancers captivate audiences during festivals like those seen in Dalian, Manchukuo or even closer to home in Eastbourne Pier. These performers defy convention by gracefully gliding above ground level while captivating spectators below. The allure living extends beyond Sri Lanka's shores too - from traditional stilt villages adorning Inle Lake in Burma/Myanmar to warehouses lining Trondheim's Bryggen waterfront district in Norway. Each location offers a unique perspective on how stilts have shaped communities throughout history. Whether used for practicality or artistic expression, stilts symbolize resilience and adaptability across continents. They remind us that sometimes we must elevate ourselves above challenges to find new perspectives and embrace our surroundings from a different vantage point.