Landscape

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

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
People

Fishermen waiting by the banks of the river Ganges in their fishing boat, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Fishermen waiting by the banks of the river Ganges in their fishing boat, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh,  India
River was in full flow and they were able to steady their simple boat very easily. Glad to catch the attention of one of them.

Fishermen waiting by the banks of the river Ganges in their fishing boat, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, India
People

A young girl busker happily playing her violin at Jln Merdeka, Malacca, Malaysia.

A young girl busker happily playing her violin at Jln Merdeka, Malacca, Malaysia.
Always a pleasure to photograph when the person responds with a smile. It was great to see this girl enjoys playing at the busy street.

A young girl busker happily playing her violin at Jln Merdeka, Malacca, Malaysia.
People

A cambodian family and kids offering and praying at the tall Vishnu statue, known as Ta Reach, at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

A cambodian family and kids offering and praying at the tall Vishnu statue, known as Ta Reach, at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Buddhists are worshipping Lord Vishnu here.

A cambodian family and kids offering and praying at the tall Vishnu statue, known as Ta Reach, at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
People

Washerwoman at work, washing the clothes in a pond, at Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Washerwoman at work, washing the clothes in a pond, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
Palm trees in the backdrop added beauty to the scene I thought.

Washerwoman at work, washing the clothes in a pond, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
People

A man in traditional dhoti attire praying outside the temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A man in traditional dhoti attire praying outside the temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A man in traditional dhoti attire praying outside the temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
People

A young couple praying for their ancestor spirits, PayaLebar, Singapore

A young couple praying for their ancestor spirits, PayaLebar, Singapore
The young man hair color was interesting. People offer replica of material wealth to their ancestor spirits too.

A young couple praying for their ancestor spirits, PayaLebar, Singapore
Animal Wildlife

A purple glossy starling bird at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore

A purple glossy starling bird at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
The plumage was silky and shiny.

A purple glossy starling bird at Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore
People

Senior citizens dancing in a community event.ChinaTown, Singapore

Senior citizens dancing in a community event. 
ChinaTown, Singapore
The man standout with his attire and moves. Liked the rendering in color too.

Senior citizens dancing in a community event.
ChinaTown, Singapore
People

A woman cotton candy seller passing a candy to a kid at Jalan market, Ipoh, Malaysia

A woman cotton candy seller passing a candy to a kid at Jalan market, Ipoh, Malaysia
It’s always fun to see these cotton candies still being sold at the streets.

A woman cotton candy seller passing a candy to a kid at Jalan market, Ipoh, Malaysia
Landscape · People

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

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
People

Dancers performing traditional Apsara Dance at Siem Reap, Cambodia

Dancers performing traditional Apsara Dance at Siem Reap, Cambodia
I find the classical moves of the Apsara Dancers, in their glittering traditional attire, are spellbinding to watch live at stage.

Dancers performing traditional Apsara Dance at Siem Reap, Cambodia
People

A visually challenged busker playing a traditional string instrument at Jonker Walk, Malacca, Malaysia.

A visually challenged busker playing a traditional string instrument at Jonker Walk, Malacca, Malaysia.
A visually challenged busker playing a traditional string instrument at Jonker Walk, Malacca, Malaysia.
People

A shoe-repairman at his workplace under a tree, Thamukkam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A shoe-repairman at his workplace under a tree, Thamukkam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
I liked his sitting posture.

A shoe-repairman at his workplace under a tree, Thamukkam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Animal Wildlife · People

A temple elephant and mahout taking rest at the base of the Thayumanaswami Temple, Rockfort, Trichy, India.

A temple elephant and mahout taking rest at the base of the Thayumanaswami Temple, Rockfort, Trichy, India.
A temple elephant and mahout taking rest at the base of the Thayumanaswami Temple, Rockfort, Trichy, India.
People

A woman taking photoshoot in traditional attire at the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom or Tonle Om Gate at Siem Reap, Cambodia

A woman taking photoshoot in traditional attire at the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom, or Tonle Om Gate, at Siem Reap, Cambodia
A woman taking photoshoot in traditional attire at the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom, or Tonle Om Gate, at Siem Reap, Cambodia
People

Two men setting up their shop at the evening market, Gerbang Malam, Ipoh, Malaysia

Two men setting up their shop at the evening market, Gerbang Malam, Ipoh, Malaysia
Two men setting up their shop at the evening market, Gerbang Malam, Ipoh, Malaysia
People

At a Jewellary Kiosk outside the Geylang Serai market, Paya Lebar, Singapore

The mannequins were in audience at the market.

At a Jewellary Kiosk outside the Geylang Serai market, Paya Lebar, Singapore
People

Two worshippers dressing up the damaged statue of Goddess Lakshmi for worship at the Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Two worshippers dressing up the damaged statue of Goddess Lakshmi for worship at the Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
It was so great to see people worshipping at the historical places. The golden color of the silk cloth tells lot about Cambodian culture, I thought.

Two worshippers dressing up the damaged statue of Goddess Lakshmi for worship at the Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
People

A tuk tuk driver waiting for the customer at pub street, Siem Reap, Cambodia

A tuk tuk driver waiting for the customer at pub street, Siem Reap, Cambodia
A tuk tuk driver waiting for the customer at pub street, Siem Reap, Cambodia
People

Two elderly women priests outside the Preah Ang Thom Pagoda at Siem Reap, Cambodia

Two old women priests outside the Preah Ang Thom Pagoda at Siem Reap, Cambodia
Two elderly women priests outside the Preah Ang Thom Pagoda at Siem Reap, Cambodia
People

“Press the button to see your lucky 4D Toto number” display panel at a worship tent, Hougang, Singapore

Press the button to see your lucky 4D Toto number display panel at a worship tent, Hougang, Singapore
Not sure about the odds of that panel. I liked it in Black and White rendition.

Press the button to see your lucky 4D Toto number display panel at a worship tent, Hougang, Singapore
People

A shopkeeper in his shop selling plastic chairs and pots, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A shopkeeper in his shop selling plastic chairs and pots, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
It was a colorful display of pots.

A shopkeeper in his shop selling plastic chairs and pots, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India