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Sandstone Carving of Apsara dancers on a wall at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Carving of Apsara dancers on a wall at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Amazing to see how these are carved over multiple blocks of sandstones and still well fitted.
Also can see how they are trying to restore the damages.

Sandstone Carving of Apsara dancers on a wall at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Landscape · People

A view through the window at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

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A view through the window at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
I liked the angle when framing through the window and seen by someone in the frame.

A view through the window at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Landscape

Markandey Mahadev Ghat by the banks of the river Ganges, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Markandey Mahadev Ghat by the banks of the river Ganges, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, India
It was too bright at the late afternoon and I liked the silhouettes, especially how small that man sitting on the fence looked.

Markandey Mahadev Ghat by the banks of the river Ganges, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Landscape · People

People enjoying sunny weather at Baisaran Valley Pahalgam, Kashmir, India

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People enjoying sunny weather at Baisaran Valley Pahalgam, Kashmir, India
Backdrop of snow capped mountains made it a beautiful place to be.

People enjoying sunny weather at Baisaran Valley Pahalgam, Kashmir, India
Landscape

Sunrise over the confluence of three oceans (Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean) behind the Thiruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda rock, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India

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Sunrise over the confluence of three oceans (Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean) behind the Thiruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda rock, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India
Sunrise brings colors unparalleled.

Sunrise over the confluence of three oceans (Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean) behind the Thiruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda rock, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape

Terraced farming fields on the hillside at Poombarai near Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India

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Terraced farming fields on the hillside at Poombarai near Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India
These terraced fields reminded me the rice fields of Bali. Here, they are farming onions, potatoes and carrots.

Terraced farming fields on the hillside at Poombarai near Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife · Landscape

An Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) bird has his tails up at MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore

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A Black-and-white Bulbul (Brachypodius melanoleucos) has his tails up at MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore
It looked like a javan myna from afar but has a unique tail and plumage. Beautiful little bird and happy to have a sight of it.

An Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) bird has his tails up at MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore
Animal Wildlife · Landscape

A Grey heron standing still in the middle of reflective Pekan Quarry waters, Pulau Ubin, Singapore

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A Grey heron standing still in the middle of reflective Pekan Quarry waters, Pulau Ubin, Singapore
Herons love still waters and their reflection on it, I guess.

A Grey heron standing still in the middle of reflective Pekan Quarry waters, Pulau Ubin, Singapore
Landscape

Clouds descending on Western Ghats, a view from the Poombarai Village View Point, Poombarai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Clouds descending on Western Ghats, a view from the Poombarai Village View Point, Poombarai, Tamil Nadu, India
Lush green blanket covered the entire mountain range and a sliver line of water fall coming down in the distance. It was a majestic view from that spot.

Clouds descending on Western Ghats, a view from the Poombarai Village View Point, Poombarai, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape · Still Life

Adiyogi statue glowing in the early night sky, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

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Adiyogi statue glowing in the early night sky, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Stunning large bust sculpture lit up to glow in the twilights.

Adiyogi statue glowing in the early night sky, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape · Still Life

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

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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
Flowers

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

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

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

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

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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
Landscape

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

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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
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An old church ruined by the 1964 cyclone, Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, India

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An old church ruined by the 1964 cyclone, Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, India
The building is very close to the Sea and the cyclone had left it in ruins but it still has a charm and beauty.

An old church ruined by the 1964 cyclone, Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, India
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Central courtyard of the Patan Royal Palace, Mul Chowk, at Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Central courtyard of the Patan Royal Palace, Mul Chowk, at Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal
This palace was built mostly with red bricks nearly 400 years ago in 1600s. Had withstood a few tests of time and earthquakes.

Central courtyard of the Patan Royal Palace, Mul Chowk, at Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal
Flowers

A lotus bud opening up to bloom, Kent Ridge park, Singapore

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A lotus bud opening up to bloom, Kent Ridge park, Singapore
This little flower literally lit up the small pond it was blooming.

A lotus bud opening up to bloom, Kent Ridge park, Singapore
Landscape · People

A man fetching water to the Chiu Monastery near Manasarovar lake, Tibet

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A man fetching water to the Chiu Monastery near Manasarovar lake, Tibet
He has an unique way to carry the pot which is different from how people carry in lower altitude. He’s well accustomed to carry at such altitude. The monastery is overlooking the Manasarovar lake and such divine and beautiful place.

A man fetching water to the Chiu Monastery near Manasarovar lake, Tibet
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Sun was setting behind the Laccadive Sea, Indian Ocean in a colorful display at Dhanushkodi Beach, Tamil Nadu, India

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Sun was setting behind the Laccadive Sea, Indian Ocean in a colorful display at Dhanushkodi Beach, Tamil Nadu, India
One of a breathtaking display of golden color that I had seen in an unmanned beach. So divine.

Sun was setting behind the Laccadive Sea, Indian Ocean in a colorful display at Dhanushkodi Beach, Tamil Nadu, India
Landscape

The Old Hill Street Police Station glowing at night, Hill Street, Singapore

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The Old Hill Street Police Station glowing at night, Hill Street, Singapore
Historical building from the colonial era, creatively colored and lit up. It has apparently 927 windows. No air-conditioning those days.

The Old Hill Street Police Station glowing at night, Hill Street, Singapore
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A lotus pond at the base of the Yanamalai mountain and temples, Yanamalai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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A lotus pond at the base of the Yanamalai mountain and temples, Yanamalai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A lotus pond at the base of the Yanamalai mountain and temples, Yanamalai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife

A pink-necked green pigeon at the Mount Faber Park, Singapore

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A pink-necked green pigeon at the Mount Faber Park, Singapore
It’s a male bird that has such an unique and colorful plumage around it’s neck.

A pink-necked green pigeon at the Mount Faber Park, Singapore