Huge mounds of rice are raked into thin lines to dry under the heat of the sun, creating a mesmerising pattern when viewed from above. Workers from the town of Dhamrai near Dhaka, Bangladesh, spread billions of grains of rice over 1,000 square metres. They turn the rice constantly so it does not burn, creating beautifully curved patterns as they walk through the fields. Bangladeshi photographer Azim Khan Ronnie, 35, said: "These farmers spend hours in the baking sun swishing rice with their feet so it dries evenly, forming intricate patterns as they walk. SEE OUR COPY FOR DETAILS. Please byline: Azim Khan Ronnie/Solent News ?? Azim Khan Ronnie/Solent News & Photo Agency UK +44 (0) 2380 458800