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India – Varanasi

Old man holding walking stick and a black dog behind him on a ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh India
A pilgrim watches life along the holy river Ganges, an important pilgrimage site for Hindus, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
The devout hold the Ganges and the water of the Ganges in great reverence.
Ageless boats and inscrutable ferry men carry people up and down the Ganges as they have done for thousands of years, Varanasi India
A splash of color amid the deep darkness of the backstreets of Varanasi.
The strong contrast enhances the intense concentration evident in this ageless composition of life on the ghats of Varanasi.
Man hanging out the washing with the wallahs working on the banks of the Ganges in the background.
Dawn light filtered through smoke and mist gradually illuminates the ancient spires on the banks of the Ganges.
Boats packed with early morning pilgrims make their way through the mist and smoke along the Ganges.
Fisherman drags in his net in the dawn light.
Ferry boats and their reflection in the dark waters of a quiet Ganges.
Man airing orange robes after a ritual dip in the Ganges.
Man exercising on the ghats on River Ganga. He is practicing baddha padmasana posture of yoga, sitting with legs crossed, hands behind back and bending forward to touch knees.
The early morning light illuminates the calm waters of the Ganges.
The water of the Ganges is considered sacred and is believed by the devout to be a god.
Wet clothes dyed in bright colors are spread out on the ground to dry after being washed in the Ganges.
Ascetic with tilak on his forehead is sitting on the bank of River Ganga in Varanasi
The marigolds are a flash of color amid the grim smokey business of cremation that continues day and night on the ghats in Varanasi.
Over 500 bodies are burnt every day on the ghats, requiring many tons of wood.
A single shot taken from the smoke blackened balcony above the burning ghat where hundred of bodies are cremated every day.
It is wonderful to wander deep into the dark backstreets of Varanasi and to discover these dimly lit stalls, emerging like beacons from night. I could imagine that these stalls may have well been carrying on the same business wilh only minor changes for thousands of years.
The urns are used to collect the unburnt remains of people cremated on the banks of the Ganges.
Many people in India carry on much of their normal life outside. At night there is very little light and as you walk around people suddenly emerge out of the darkness as they live out quiet scenes like this one.
Woman buying food from a street shop where shopkeeper is cooking.
During the day hundreds of kites can be seen flying over Varanasi. At night the kite seller minds his stall in the semi darkness fixing and making kites ready for sale.
A chef hard at work in the backstreets of Varanasi.
India has some of the most famous teas in the world.
Cook rolling out dough to make chapattis – a kind of whole wheat flat bread.
After taking holy bath in river Ganges, pilgrims are drying their clothes on the ghats.
Chai wallah preparing tea for customers at his small shop in Varanasi.
A woman walks past white sheets drying in the sun.
Man emerging from his daily dip in the Ganges.
Tourists enjoying a boat ride and feeding a flock of birds in misty morning on the river Ganga in Varanasi.
Holy offerings of flowers with diyas float on the surface of the river Ganga.
Shaving the head on visiting the Ganges is thought to bring spiritual purification.
A few boats moored on ghats waiting for tourists while another boatman takes pilgrims on a tour of Ganges River on a misty morning.
The wallahs wash and beat the clothes on the banks of the Ganges.
Wet shiny fabrics dyed in bright colours are spread out on the ground to dry along the banks of the Ganges.
There is something timeless about this turbaned vegetable vendor in the backstreets of Varanasi.
On the sandy banks opposite the burning funerary ghats, children play while families stroll and talk.
Kite flying is extremely popular. In this one small area, many kites can be seen against the orange sky. On this afternoon there were thousands of kites flying over Varanasi.
Wish fulfilling divine tree growing on wall in Varanasi.
Boats moored on the bank of river, waiting for tourists.
Barber shaving beard of old man on the ghats of River Ganges in Varanasi.
Umbrellas mark out the places where senior religious leaders perform public puja (prayer).
A washerman (dhobi wallah) washing clothes on the bank of River Ganga in Varanasi.
Umbrellas mark out the places where senior religious leaders perform public puja (prayer).
Colorful glass beads arranged in boxes and displayed for sale on the ghats in Varanasi.
The wallahs wash and beat the clothes on the banks of the Ganges.
Craftsman weaving fabric on loom in the Muslim Quarter of Varanasi in India.
Scene of boatman with pilgrims heading for river trip while laundryman is drying clothes on the bank of river Ganga in Varanasi.
Cow dung drying on a wall to be used as a fuel for cooking.
Shoppers and Vendors in the street market of Varanasi.
Laundryman drying clothes on the bank of River Ganga in Varanasi.
The wallahs wash and beat the clothes on the banks of the Ganges.
Barber shaving beard of old man on the ghats of River Ganges in Varanasi.
Boy in workshop in the Muslim Quarter designing a pattern for weaving.

India – Rajasthan

The hay carried by these women contrasts beautifully with the bright bI met this man on a quiet rural road in Rajasthan, India. He was happy to stop and have his photo taken.
Rajasthani women with colorful saris carrying firewood in rural India.
Fit and cheerful village people outside their house in the Rajasthani countryside.
School girls peacefully protesting a lack of qualified teachers.
Children wait patiently while their mother draws water from a nearby pump in rural India.
Three school girls taking a break outside in rural India.
Cheerful sugar vendors in a village in Rajasthan.
Driving along a small country road in rural Rajasthan, I was captivated by the sight of a group of women carrying huge bundles of hay on their heads.
The City Palace which is still occupied by the Maharajah overlooks Lake Pichola and the Taj Lake Palace. The architecture is a fusion of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles.
Like something out of Arabian Nights, this amazing flute player played in the morning under a bright blue Indian sky.
A friendly religious man greets me in Udaipur.
Cheeky school kids trying to get in the photo in rural India.
A tranquil lake setting with a temple and lilies in the foreground.
The Monsoon Palace can also be seen on the top of the hill.
This friendly Sadhu has a characterful face.
Wonderful contrast between the reflection of the ocher colored pavilion and the bright blue of the Indian sky.
A tranquil morning at the beautiful poolside gazebo of the Oberoi Udaivilas.
A peaceful morning view over the pool and Lake Pichola from a room in the Oberoi Udaivilas.
A fantastic restaurant to wile away an afternoon with a perfect view of the City Palace.
A peaceful morning scene with the sand colored pavilion and blue sky reflected in the pool.
Foot prints on the warm sandstone of the poolside room at the Oberoi Udaivilas.
Lovely reflection of the Taj Lake Palace lights in the waters of Lake Pichola at twilight.
A colorful group of women queue to see the old palace.
This fabulously imaginative pool table is a beautiful feature of this palace in Rajasthan.
This is one of several beautiful and uniquely Indian frescoes in the Oberoi Udaivilas.
One of a series of fabulous frescoes, this one depicts tigers chasing deer in a distinctively Indian countryside. Located in the Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur.
The silhouette of the Maharaja’s City Palace at dawn.
A wonderful example of the beautiful architecture to be seen inside the Oberoi Udaivilas.
This is the view from the pool outside one of the magnificent pool rooms at the Oberoi Udaivilas.
In the early morning light this lovely lake temple seems to be floating in the clouds.
In countryside India, women in colorful saris often work on road building or maintenance projects.
Silhouette of doorman in traditional costume with parasol at the Taj Lake Palace.
Udaivilas Oberoi Hotel with ornamental water fountain with artistically carved flowers in the courtyard.
A relief in stone of a sturdy female hunter in a palace in Rajasthan.
Exterior view of The City Palace, with Royal Barge in the foreground on Lake Pichola.
Dawn light reflection of marble arcade with carved columns and graceful arches in swimming pool of Taj Lake Palace.
A great place for a long a luxurious lunch or breakfast.
Garden View in Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, India
Boys playing cricket in front of ancient fort. Cricket is one of the most popular games in India.
The staff at the Taj Lake Palace are really outstanding. The traditional doorman is a great way to be welcomed on your arrival.
Waiting pavilion of the Taj Lake Palace with classic vintage cars parked.
Exterior view of majestic Oberoi Udaivilas Hotel embellished with decorative domes and turrets.
Panoramic view of Taj Lake Palace, located in the middle of Lake Pichola.
Camel shepherds in the Rajasthani countryside.
The famous Taj Lake Palace built with white marble, floating in the middle of Lake Pichola – a blend of serenity and opulence.
Gazebo with chairs and table overlooking the decorative garden of Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Early morning light illuminates a lake temple with lilies floating in the foreground.
Circular salver showing sun-face in gleaming brass, engraved on the wall of City Palace
This Christian angel seemed strangely out of place in an old Indian Palace.
Three-storied temple made in the Indo-Aryan style of architecture has intricate carvings on the pillars with prominent friezes.
Entrance to a three storied temple that is made in the Indo-Aryan style of architecture and has intricate carvings on the pillars with prominent friezes.
Young woman moving bricks with donkey.
Woman in traditional sari in outback Rajasthan.
Elephant sculptures and fountains inside the Oberoi Udaivilâs Hotel.
Old fresco of tiger hunting in days gone by. Times have changed, and now there are national parks where tigers are protected.
Decorative mural in vivid colors showing horse riders carrying swords.
Colorful saris contrast with the stark, dry landscape of rural Rajasthan.
Children flying kites from the rooftops in a village in Rajasthan.
Old palace overlooking town nestled in the Rajasthani hills.
Tiled window in old palace.
Detail of artistically decorated fresco depicting the king riding an elephant – in state with his soldiers.
The saris of these women contrast starkly with the parched Rajasthani landscape.
Girl flying kite on roof of her house located near old temple in Rajasthan.
Women in colorful saris carrying firewood in rural Rajasthan.
Rajasthani women in colorful saris carry firewood in rural India.
The courtyard of a palace with secure elevated central room with moat.
Exterior view of The City Palace, a fusion of the Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles.
A decorative mural painted in vivid colors displaying flowers and old Indian scenes of wrestling and battle.
Scenic view of Udaipur’s Lake Pichola at sunrise from a doorway in the Oberoi Udaivilas Palace Hotel.
Vaishnava ascetic with tilak on his forehead – two vertical lines, with dot in the center signifies that he is devotee of god Shiva.
Musician singing and playing folk music on Ravanahatha (a stringed musical instrument) to earn his livelihood.
The mirror room was a de rigueur addition to any aspiring palace.
Women washing clothes on the banks of lake Pichola.
Scenic view of palace domes from the rooftop at dusk in Rajasthan, India.

Sri Lanka

Picking tea in the clean clear air of the highlands, Sri Lanka
Elephant Stampede, Sri Lanka
The rolling hills of tea create a luminous landscape, Sri Lanka
Hard working fisherman at the end of a long day, Sri Lanka
Asian elephants in Sri Lanka wander freely around some parts of the country with few constraints, Sri Lanka
Tea pickers in the clear highland air, Sri Lanka
Local people enjoying the beach, Sri Lanka
A rice farmer, hard at work in the tropical heat, Sri Lanka
Ancient lovers forever entwined in the ruins of the old city, Sri Lanka
Picking tea is hard work, but is carried out with an elegant grace and dignity, Sri Lanka
The tea, blue sky and tea pickers have long been part of the essence of Sri Lanka
An old and precarious path on the cliff face of Sigiriya (Lion’s rock), Sri Lanka
Picking tea in a sea of luminous green, Sri Lanka
Guardian deity adorned with crown of seven flaring hooded cobras, Sri Lanka
Amongst the ruins of an old city lies this ancient pool, Sri Lanka
Tea pickers dress very neatly and with richly colored saris and jewelry, Sri Lanka
A family watches a fabulous sunset from the ramparts of the old fort, Sri Lanka
The interesting and unusual flower of the Cannon Ball Tree, Sri Lanka
Mysterious stone bath in the grounds of the ancient hospital, Sri Lanka
These colorful boats go out at night and return early in the morning with their catches, Sri Lanka
A diverse collection of fish fresh off the boats, Sri Lanka
Monks painted these angelic women half way up the face of a sheer cliff face fifteen hundred years ago, Sri Lanka
Half way up the face of a sheer cliff the monks painted colorful frescoes of women, Sri Lanka
Sun, water and elephants, Sri Lanka
Part way up the face of the cliff the verdant fields and mountains open up, Sri Lanka
This motif is repeated in numerous places throughout the old city ruins, Sri Lanka
This fabulously intricate carving is the motif used in the old city for the entrance step for important buildings, Sri Lanka
Taking a bow after put on a great performance in front of an appreciative audience, Sri Lanka
Elephant relief in the ruins of the old city, Sri Lanka
Families of elephants cooling off in the river, Sri Lanka
A tropical tableau of water loving animals, Sri Lanka
Hibiscus in a tea plantation with the afternoon light illuminating the petals., Sri Lanka
Stick fishermen at sunset, Sri Lanka
Stick fishermen on their awkward perches, Sri Lanka
One of the fish caught by a stick fishermen, Sri Lanka
Stick fishermen perch patiently and wait for a bite, Sri Lanka
Dog sleeping on the elaborately carved ruins of an old building in the Old City, Sri Lanka
The seated Buddha withstands the ravages of time to project a calm and contemplative aura, Sri Lanka
A great variety off fish fresh of the boats, Sri Lanka
A serene Buddha amongst the ruins of the old city, Sri Lanka
A spectacular bird mask, with a cobra in the beak, Sri Lanka
Snake charmer and cobra performing at a temple, Sri Lanka
The light shining through the wings showing the detailed wing structure of this beautiful white bird, Sri Lanka
Old beaten buses ply the roads, Sri Lanka
Women taking a walk along the ramparts and enjoying the sunset, Sri Lanka
Called a Stone Book, this massive 11th century slab sings praises to King Nissanka Malla, Sri Lanka
This seven storied ziggurat built in the 13th century represents the cosmic mountain in Buddhist theology, Sri Lanka
This massive cathedral-like structure was built by a Sri Lankan king almost a thousand years ago, Sri Lanka
Elephants stampede through the middle of the village, Sri Lanka
Tea picker with a handful of tea leaves on the slopes of the plantation, Sri Lanka
The giant feet of the Buddha, Sri Lanka
A mahout and his elphant bathing in an inland lake, Sri Lanka
People gather and walk along these ramparts every afternoon, Sri Lanka
The rolling hills of tea create a luminous landscape, Sri Lanka
Old vintage classic minor car parked on street, Sri Lanka
The Geoffery Bawa designed hotel blends into the surrounds perfectly and yet inside is completely modern and comfortable, Sri Lanka
A dusty old elephant wades into the water, Sri Lanka
This relief of two phoenixes has an unusual texture, Sri Lanka
An unusual but interesting temple entrance, Sri Lanka
A characterful old weathered door, Sri Lanka
Colorful Buddhas inside a cave temple, Sri Lanka
People stroll along the sea wall most afternoons, Sri Lanka
From this one window you can see bamboo, rice and tea growing, Sri Lanka
Sitting on the ramparts of an old Portuguese fort looking out to sea, Sri Lanka
Two colorful boats along with wooden outriggers on sandy beach, Sri Lanka
Path used by tea pickers wends its way upwards through the tea plantation, Sri Lanka
The fish sell quickly as buyers crowd around, Sri Lanka
Palm trees silhouetted against the bright midday sun, Sri Lanka
A beautifully proportioned circular temple with intricate carvings of cobra crowned deities and a series of Buddha statues in the center, Sri Lanka
View of the clock tower and fort walls, Sri Lanka
The old fisherman characterful face caught my eye in the fish market earlier, Sri Lanka
A lighthouse on the ramparts of an old Portuguese fort, Sri Lanka
This old bull elephant is used to humans but is still half wild and quite dangerous, Sri Lanka
The fort clock tower would have been the last line of defense if the fort was ever attacked, Sri Lanka
An abstract interpretation of a brightly dressed musical troupe singing and dancing along the old Portuguese ramparts, Sri Lanka
This beautifully restored hotel is a great place to stay or visit when in Galle, Sri Lanka
The wall shows the toll of time. Many of the houses inside the ramparts are hundreds of years old, Sri Lanka
Most of the buildings on the water next to this one were swept away by the tsunami, Sri Lanka
Elephants grazing amongst palm trees, Sri Lanka
Seated Buddha with pretty colorful backdrop, Sri Lanka
This structure in the ancient city has beautiful elephant friezes on its sides and an imposing balustrade topped by lions, Sri Lanka
Tea pickers in a sea of green against an intensely blue sky, Sri Lanka
View from the top of Sigiriya Rock of the main promenade leading up to the base of the rock, Sri Lanka

Laos

The lively golden Mekong streams past the old fishing boats, Laos
Monks walk in single file through the town every morning, each accepting a small amount of food, Laos
The silk chin strap for the straw hat is a frequently seen fashion accessory, Laos
A smiling Hmong girl displaying festival costumes of the villagers, Laos
A quintessential rural scene in northern Laos with corn fields separated by a red dirt road, Laos
Footprints in the rich, fine soil in the dry season, Laos
Monks with their alms bowls move along the road towards the end of their morning collection, Laos
This small rural village in the far north of Laos sees few westerners, Laos
The boatman draws in his net with a fresh catch of fish, Laos
An array of colorful Asian umbrellas, Laos
This young monk looks deep in concentration as he walks beside the Mekong, Laos
Maybe checking the prices of rice futures, Laos
Locals and tourists buy a small bird and set it free for good luck, Laos
The most efficient means of transport in northern Laos is by river boat, Laos
A metalic adornment called a "dok so fa" on the rooftop of a wat, Laos
The young monks are making bamboo boats which will be set on fire and floated on the river at night as part of the festival, Laos
Beautiful watercolors on rustic handmade paper, Laos
This temple door displays fine craftsmanship with beautiful gilded figures, Laos
Each pigeon hole in this cloister contains two tiny Buddhas, Laos
Intricately carved dragon guarding the entrance to a temple, Laos
A colorful mosaic on the wall of a temple showing workers reaping a crop of corn, Laos
A beautiful golden relief against the dark red background makes an immediate impression on the senses, Laos
The monks accept offerings of food from devotees who believe that they "make merit" in return, Laos
The soft light streaming through the door of the beautifully restored Apsara hotel gives the room that languid tropical feel, Laos
A beautiful example of Laotian architecture, this building is used for the ordination of Buddhist monks, Laos
A young monk goes about his daily duties, his umbrella providing a shield from the heat of the midday sun, Laos
Weathered folding colonial door, Laos
The walls of this lovely wat are lined with thousands of Buddha images of varying sizes and ages, Laos
The jungle gradually reclaims this abandoned temple, Laos
Colonial architecture and food like these baguettes are two of the lasting influences of the previous French colonization, Laos

England

Snowshill Manor in the Cotswolds, England
A weathered old door and hinge in Oxford, England

Black and White

Elephant stampede through village, Sri Lanka
The most efficient means of transport in northern Laos is by river boat, Laos
Hard working fisherman at the end of a long day, Sri Lanka

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