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A couple having their photoshoot at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

A couple having their photoshoot at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
It seems to be a popular now for new couples to have their photoshoot. I liked how their silk attire blends with the ancient architecture.

A couple having their photoshoot at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Animal Wildlife

An Indian Cormorant bird at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India

It was sitting still, very still, except for it’s beak.

An Indian Cormorant bird at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
People

Street vendor selling buckets of colorful Rangoli kolam powder at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Street vendor selling buckets of colorful Rangoli kolam powder at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
It’s a modest street side setup but looked vibrant with all the colors.

Street vendor selling buckets of colorful Rangoli kolam powder at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife

An Eastern Cattle-Egret bird on top of a cow at a rice field, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

An Eastern Cattle-Egret bird on top of a cow at a rice field, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
These birds seem to love the rice-fields. Liked the cow as it’s vehicle here.

An Eastern Cattle-Egret bird on top of a cow at a rice field, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
People

A woman praying in front of the gates of the holy spring temple, Pura Tirta Empul, before taking bath, Bali, Indonesia

A woman praying in front of the gates of the holy spring temple, Pura Tirta Empul, before taking bath, Bali, Indonesia
Balinese temple architecture is unique and I love how the gates are shaped. The temple was busy as it’s popular but I managed to see this woman alone, offering prayers.

A woman praying in front of the gates of the holy spring temple, Pura Tirta Empul, before taking bath, Bali, Indonesia
People

Fishermen set out in their boats at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India

Fishermen set out in their boats at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
The Chinese Fishing Net brought a good background, I thought.

Fishermen set out in their boats at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
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A Street vendor on his way carrying various items, at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A Street vendor on his way carrying various items, at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
He was carrying things to his street side shop, it seemed.

A Street vendor on his way carrying various items, at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife

A pair of mountain goats, Nilgiri tahrs, grazing at the Eravikulam National Park in Munnar, Kerala, India

A pair of mountain goats, Nilgiri tahrs, grazing at the Eravikulam National Park in Munnar, Kerala, India
They scale the steep mountains so effortlessly and liked the pasture along the western ghats.

A pair of mountain goats, Nilgiri tahrs, grazing at the Eravikulam National Park in Munnar, Kerala, India
People

Street vendors sharpening knife and scissors in their portable sharpening wheels by the street side, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Street vendors sharpening knife and scissors in their portable sharpening wheels by the street side, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
It seems this trade is doing not bad, as I see about 4 wheels now, from hardly one a few years back.

Street vendors sharpening knife and scissors in their portable sharpening wheels by the street side, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
People

Two Kathakali dancers in a short play at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India

Two Kathakali dancers in a short play at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India
The elaborate costumes, facial gestures and hand movements make it delightful to watch.

Two Kathakali dancers in a short play at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India
People

A woman street vendor selling flowers , Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman street vendor selling flowers , Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
I liked the posture she was in and glad it came up well in a candid moment.

A woman street vendor selling flowers , Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife

An Oriental Darter Bird (also called Snake Bird) flying past a fisherman, at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India

An Oriental Darter Bird (also called Snake Bird) flying past a fisherman, at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
Both of them are fishing in the backwaters.

An Oriental Darter Bird (also called Snake Bird) flying past a fisherman, at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
Animal Wildlife

A female Common Kingfisher perching above a fishing net at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India

A female Common Kingfisher perching above a fishing net at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
Such a tiny bird but stood out with it’s brilliant plumage.

A female Common Kingfisher perching above a fishing net at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
Animal Wildlife

Great Egret flying over the backwaters of Chilavannur Kayal, at Kochi, Kerala, India

Great Egret flying over the backwaters of Chilavannur Kayal, at Kochi, Kerala, India
It’s such an wonderful sight to see them in flight, so low to the waters.

Great Egret flying over the backwaters of Chilavannur Kayal, at Kochi, Kerala, India
People

A cycle rickshaw man on the road, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A cycle rickshaw man on the road, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A cycle rickshaw man on the road, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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An elderly man resting with a cigar pipe outside the Geylang Serai. Paya Lebar, Singapore

An elderly man  resting with a cigar pipe outside the Geylang Serai. Paya Lebar, Singapore
He seems to be well prepared that he could have been regularly resting in this shade.

An elderly man resting with a cigar pipe outside the Geylang Serai. Paya Lebar, Singapore
Landscape

A train passing through, view from the Samanar (Jain) Hill, Keelakuyilkudi, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A train passing through, view from the Samanar (Jain) Hill, Keelakuyilkudi, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
It was an exhilarating view from top of the hills; I also imagined how one would see the hills from the moving train.

A train passing through, view from the Samanar (Jain) Hill, Keelakuyilkudi, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife

A baby elephant having a playful moment with his keeper at the elephant nature park, Chiang Mai, Thailand

A baby elephant having a playful moment with his keeper at the elephant nature park, Chiang Mai, Thailand
They were like a family.

A baby elephant having a playful moment with his keeper at the elephant nature park, Chiang Mai, Thailand
People

A woman street vendor weighing up hyacinth beans, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman street vendor weighing up hyacinth beans, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Buyer’s keen attention was interesting to me and I was glad to bring her into the frame.

A woman street vendor weighing up hyacinth beans, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife

A Milky Stork at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore

A Milky Stork at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore
A Milky Stork at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore
People

A woman street vendor carrying basket of bananas for sale at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman street vendor carrying basket of bananas for sale at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A woman street vendor carrying basket of bananas for sale at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
People

In and around an escalator at Golden Mile Complex, Beach Road, Singapore

In and around an escalator at Golden Mile Complex, Beach Road, Singapore
In and around an escalator at Golden Mile Complex, Beach Road, Singapore
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At a shop house selling nuts and snacks, East Masi Street, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

At a shop house selling nuts and snacks, East Masi Street, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India 
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
At a shop house selling nuts and snacks, East Masi Street, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
People

Two lion dancers ready to perform at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore

Two lion dancers ready to perform at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
Two men fulfill the four legs and would need to sync up so well through out the dance performance.

Two lion dancers ready to perform at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
Landscape

Boulders at top of the Yanamalai (Elephant Hill), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Boulders at top of  the Yanamalai (Elephant Hill), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
They seem to be watching over the town at the base. And I liked the tone of sunset on them.

Boulders at top of the Yanamalai (Elephant Hill), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India