Landscape · Still Life

Nandhi (Bull) statue facing the temple inside the Thanjavur Royal Palace, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

Nandhi (Bull) statue facing the temple inside the Thanjavur Royal Palace, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Nandhi is always positioned facing God Shiva traditionally. This statue was facing Darbhar (Royal court) inside the palace complex which housed temples as well.

Nandhi (Bull) statue facing the temple inside the Thanjavur Royal Palace, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
People

Loading men on their way to the workplace in their bull cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Loading men on their way to the workplace in their bull cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Loading men on their way to the workplace in their bull cart, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
People

A shopkeeper making feng shui bracelets for her customers, People’s Park Centre, Chinatown, Singapore

A shopkeeper making feng shui bracelets for her customers, People's Park Centre, Chinatown, Singapore
A shopkeeper making feng shui bracelets for her customers, People’s Park Centre, Chinatown, Singapore
People

A young boy in awe with the tiger mascot at Chinese New Year celebrations, China Town, Singapore

A young boy in awe with the tiger mascot at Chinese New Year celebrations, China Town, Singapore
Tiger is the Zodiac for this Chinese New Year and it’s Tiger’s turn to bring prosperity

A young boy in awe with the tiger mascot at Chinese New Year celebrations, China Town, Singapore
Flowers

Afternoon Sun lighted up a Red Begonia flower and glistening the petals, Nabana no Sato, Nagoya, Japan

Afternoon Sun lighted up a Red Begonia flower and glistening the petals, Nabana no Sato, Nagoya, Japan
Angle of the Sun rays amidst the leaves and shadows had revealed the inner veins of the flower and made the petals sparkling. I liked the effect and the colors.

Afternoon Sun lighting up a Red Begonia flower and glistening the petals, Nabana no Sato, Nagoya, Japan
Landscape · Still Life

Stone tablets and prayer flags near the Chiu Monastery, Manasarovar lake, Tibet

Stone tablets and prayer flags near  the Chiu Monastery, Manasarovar lake, Tibet
Tibetan tablets usually depict prayers or mantras. And one can see prayer flags all around.

Stone tablets and prayer flags near the Chiu Monastery, Manasarovar lake, Tibet
People

A woman Florist in a flower market lane, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A woman Florist in a flower market lane, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
It’s full of colorful shops and it’s lovely to see them all in a lane.

A woman Florist in a flower market lane, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Landscape

Front view of a monastery at Qüxü County, Lhasa, Tibet

Front view of a monastery at Qüxü County, Lhasa, Tibet
One of many small monasteries by the road side. Tibetan colors with detailed craft works at the doors and windows. Unique architecture style.

Front view of a monastery at Qüxü County, Lhasa, Tibet
Landscape · People

Front view of the Buddhist temple, Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet

Front view of the Buddhist temple, Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet
One of the sacred Buddhist temple that has distinctly Tibetan colors and housed a few thousands of images of Buddha (various kinds). Apparently built as a small temple around 600 CE.

Front view of the Buddhist temple, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Square, Lhasa, Tibet
Animal Wildlife

A Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) bird perching at the Airport fence, Changi, Singapore

A Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) bird perching at the Airport fence, Changi, Singapore
The tail was so beautiful as if it’s feathered crown.

A Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus) bird perching at the Airport fence, Changi, Singapore
Landscape · People · Still Life

Concrete Sculptures in front of a cement casting workshop, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Concrete Sculptures in front of a cement casting workshop, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Interestingly, the image of a boy with cricket bat and ball, is made as colorful as that of the God, Vishnu statue.

Concrete Sculptures in front of a cement casting workshop, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape · People · Still Life

Jain Sculptures at Kalugumalai (Vulture Hill), one of a Jaina Abode from 8th Century AD, Tamil Nadu, India

Jain Sculptures at Kalugumalai (Vulture Hill), one of a Jaina Abode from 8th Century AD, Tamil Nadu, India
These sculptures were made around 8th Century. Labels in Vatteluttu script apparently indicates some of these images were made in memory of departed souls. Many Jain Ascetics lived in these hills back in those years.

Jain Sculptures at Kalugumalai (Vulture Hill), one of a Jaina Abode from 8th Century AD, Tamil Nadu, India
People

A young street vendor selling flutes and toys, walking past a arts & dolls shop, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

A young street vendor selling flutes and toys, walking past a arts & dolls shop, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Tanjore has a tradition of making unique painting and dolls.

A young street vendor selling flutes and toys, walking past a arts & dolls shop, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
People · Still Life

A wall mural depicting the chinese opera scene, Temple Street, China Town, Singapore

A wall mural depicting the chinese opera scene, Temple Street, China Town, Singapore
It was drawn by Yip Yew Chong, full of beautiful details and has a lovely 3D effect.

A wall mural depicting the chinese opera scene, Temple Street, China Town, Singapore
Landscape

View from top of the Yanamalai mountain, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

View from top of  the Yanamalai mountain, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
These boulders would have been watching all the changes happening at the ground from the top, it seemed.

View from top of the Yanamalai mountain, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife

A Yellow Bittern bird amidst the water reeds, Punggol Park, Singapore

A Yellow Bittern bird amidst the water reeds, Punggol Park, Singapore
It can balance itself among the reeds so delicately.

A Yellow Bittern bird amidst the water reeds, Punggol Park, Singapore