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A woman leading her cows to home on leash, back from the field, and also carrying forage crops, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman leading her cows to home on leash, back from the field, and also carrying forage crops, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
She handled the cows with ease and she must have been walking a long distance.

A woman leading her cows to home on leash, back from the field, and also carrying forage crops, T.Kallupatti, Tamil Nadu, India
People · Still Life

A man on telephone conversation amidst the festive statues of elephants and cows, Hindoo Road, Little India, Singapore

A man on telephone conversation amidst the festive statues of elephants and cows, Hindoo Road, Little India, Singapore
He is likely an immigrant labor talking to his family members back home. These installations were done for the Deepavali festivities.

A man on telephone conversation amidst the festive statues of elephants and cows, Hindoo Road, Little India, Singapore
People · Still Life

Mannequins, men and a child at Geylang Serai market, Paya Lebar, Singapore

Mannequins, men and a child at Geylang Serai market, Paya Lebar, Singapore
A mere look of a child would make any scene or situation full of life, I reckon.

Mannequins, men and a child at Geylang Serai market, Paya Lebar, Singapore
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Students in Sera Monastery engaged in a debate session, Lhasa, Tibet

Students in Sera Monastery engaged in a debate session, Lhasa, Tibet
They are very animated in their debates and it’s an interesting practice.

Students in Sera Monastery engaged in a debate session, Lhasa, Tibet
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An young boy offering flowers to Gods as he sets up his family’s evening food stall. Srivilliputhur, India

An young boy offering flowers to Gods as he sets up his family's evening food stall. Srivilliputhur, India
An young boy offering flowers to Gods as he sets up his family’s evening food stall. Srivilliputhur, India
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A metalworker at work by his street side workshop, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A metalworker at work by his street side workshop, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Entire street would be full of such workshops and hardware shops. I am glad to catch his attention candidly.

A metalworker at work by his street side workshop, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Students and staff are waiting for the city bus to home in the evening.Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Students and staff are waiting for the city bus to home in the evening.
Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Students and staff are waiting for the city bus to home in the evening.
People · Still Life

Lifelike mannequins on display by the road side, Jalan Besar, Singapore

Lifelike mannequins on display by the road side, Jalan Besar, Singapore
They were standing as if waiting for a taxi. Not exempted from wearing the masks, understandably so.

Lifelike mannequins on display by the road side, Jalan Besar, Singapore
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A senior man practicing his Tai-Chi moves in a park, Punggol Park, Singapore

A senior man practicing his Tai-Chi moves in a park, Punggol Park, Singapore
Slow movements have certain air of sereneness while he’s practicing. And this is one of my favorite park in Singapore.

A senior man practicing his Tai-Chi moves in a park, Punggol Park, Singapore
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A cycle mechanic at work in his workshop by the street-side. Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A cycle mechanic at work in his workshop by the street-side. Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A cycle mechanic at work in his workshop by the street-side. Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife · People

A strayed calf, probably on a lookout for food. Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A strayed calf, probably on a lookout for food. Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Cows straying on street is a common sight in Indian streets but this strayed calf caught my attention in a busy street with some emotion.

A strayed calf, probably on a lookout for food. Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A woman street vendor selling hair bands, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman street vendor selling hair bands, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
She would have hoped to sell the entire bag before end of the day, I guess. Woman in the background was at her tea stall, reading a paper.

A woman street vendor selling hair bands, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Shoppers passing by the yet-to-be unveiled statue of Goddess Lakshmi behind the plastic curtains, Little India, Singapore

Shoppers passing by the yet-to-be unveiled statue of Goddess Lakshmi behind the plastic curtains, Little India, Singapore
I liked how the transparent curtain added another element into the perspective.

Shoppers passing by the yet-to-be unveiled statue of Goddess Lakshmi behind the plastic curtains, Little India, Singapore
Landscape · People

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

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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A cook preparing parota at the roadside food stall, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A cook preparing parota at the roadside food stall, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A cook preparing parota at the roadside food stall, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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A group of friends lined up under the shadow of a traffic light post, for respite from an evening Sun, Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore

A group of friends lined up under the shadow of a traffic light, for respite from an evening Sun, Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
I find that as cute as I have done the same under the hot Sun. Frangipani tree on the background is widely seen in Singapore.

A group of friends lined up under the shadow of a traffic light, for respite from an evening Sun, Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
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A fortune teller counseling his customer at his roadside stall, Chinatown, Singapore

A fortune teller counseling his customer at his roadside stall, Chinatown, Singapore
I have seen him for quite a many years now.

A fortune teller counseling his customer at his roadside stall, Chinatown, Singapore
Animal Wildlife · People

A temple elephant blessing the devotees on a full moon night at Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

A temple elephant blessing the devotees on a full moon night at Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
I was happy to have included the little boy watching into the frame – as I felt too like that boy, just watching that spectacle.

A temple elephant blessing the devotees on a full moon night at Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
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Young women selling mosquito netted crib for babies by the roadside, Madurai, Tami Nadu, India

Young women selling mosquito netted crib for babies by the roadside, Madurai, India
Young women selling mosquito netted crib for babies by the roadside, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Landscape · People

A man on his way home, carrying a goat on his shoulders, Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India

A man on his way home, carrying a goat on his shoulders, Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
His way of carrying a goat on his shoulders was very intimate and intrigued me. Glad he looked at me in approval when I had taken the picture too.

A man on his way home, carrying a goat on his shoulders, Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife · People

A mahout is taking bath after bathed the temple elephant, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India

A mahout is taking bath after bathed the temple elephant, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
A mahout is taking bath after bathed the temple elephant, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India