Egypt, Cairo, old town listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, facade with moucharabie, children watching outside a window

India, Kerala, Kannur region, Parayangat temple, Theyyam Kundor Chamundi

India, Kerala, Kannur, Karuvalli Kavu, Theyyam Puthiya Bhagavathi

India, Rajasthan, Amber Fort, Elaborately decorated elephant

India, Rajasthan, Tonk region, Women painting clay walls prior to Diwali festival.These paintings are meant to welcome goddess Lakshmi and ward off evil spirits

India, Rajasthan, Tonk region, Cheerful young girl

India, Uttar Pradesh state, Holi festival, Colour and spring festival celebrating the love between Krishna and Radha

India, Rajasthan State, Udaipur, City Palace, Bhim Vilas

India, Uttar Pradesh state, Vrindavan, Holi festival, colour and spring festival celebrating the love between Krishna and Radha

Myanmar, Shan State, Kengtung (Kyaingtong) region, Ho Lap village, Akha mother and child

Myanmar, Shan State, Kengtung (Kyaingtong) region, Wan Sai village, Akhu woman

Myanmar, Shan State, Kengtung (Kyaingtong) region, Pa Kaw village, Ann mother and child

Myanmar, Bagan, Cow herd and shepherds at sunset

Myanmar, Bagan, Minnanthu, Thin Kan Yone temple, Old lady praying and offering incense to the Buddha

Myanmar, Mandalay, Mahamuni pagoda surroundings, Sculptor and Buddha statue

Myanmar, Mon State, Kyaiktiyo, The Golden Rock at sunset

Myanmar, Shan State, Shwenyaung, Fabrics market

Myanmar, Bago (Pegu), Kya Kha Wain kyaung monastery, Monks and novices with begging bowls

Myanmar, Bagan at sunset

Spain, Andalusia, Granada, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, The Alhambra, Nasrid palaces, Elaborately decorated plaster wall

Spain, Andalusia, Granada, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, The Alhambra, Nasrid palaces, Patio de Arrayanes, Court of the Myrtles

Spain, Andalusia, Granada, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Hammam Al Andalus, The living room

France, Paris, Luxembourg garden and Pantheon, Bronze statue of L'acteur grec (the greek actor)

France, Paris, Louis Philippe bridge and Notre Dame cathedral in Winter

United States, Vermont, Newfane, house in Autumn

South Korea, Sonunsan Provincial Park, Sonun Sa temple, Buddhas

South Korea, Songnisan National Park, Popchu Sa Monastery, monks cells

South Korea, Kangwon province, Naksan Sa Temple, sunrise on the sea of Japan

Mongolia, Khovsgol Province, Khovsgol Lake, Jankhai, Tsaatan Reindeer Herders Festival, portrait of a Darkhad man wearing a traditional outfit

Mongolia, Khovsgol Province, red taiga, Tsaatan woman bringing reindeers to grazing rounds

Mongolia, Khovsgol Province, near Tsagannur, red taiga, Tsaatan camp

Mongolia, Selenge Province, overview of Amarbayasgalant Monastery

Myanmar, Rakhine State, Mrauk U region, Pan Ba village, Cheerful children

Myanmar, Shan State, Inle Lake, Indein (Inthein) village, Young Pa-O woman

Myanmar, Shan State, Inle Lake, Indein (Inthein) village, Ruined pagoda, Buddha

Myanmar, Bagan, Shinpyu (ordination) ceremony, Young children are dressed as royal princes in memory of prince Siddharta Gautama's departure from his royal home in search of enlightment

Myanmar, Bagan, The archaeological site and Irrawaddy river from above (aerial view)

Myanmar, Bagan from above, Sulamani and Dhammayangyi pagodas (aerial view)

Myanmar (Burma), Sagaing Division, Mingun, Paya Hsinbyume Pagoda, portrait of a Buddhist nun with an umbrella

Vietnam, Hanoi road, cyclists carrying conical fishing baskets

Vietnam, Son La Province, Thuan Chau, portrait of a Hmong woman with traditional outfit

Vietnam, Khanh Hoa Province, Nha Trang, beach at sunrise

Vietnam, Tay Ninh Province, the Holy See of Caodaism temple near Tay Ninh City

Thailand, Bangkok region, Samphran elephant ground, reconstitution of an elephant fight

Laos, Phongsaly province, Ban Boun Phiang village, Akha woman

Laos, Luang Prabang, Hotel 3 Nagas, bedroom

Laos, Vientiane, Mekong river, fishing at sunset

Laos, Champassack province, Khon Phapheng falls

Egypt, Lower Egypt, Saqqara, portrait of a teenage girl

India, Rajasthan, Udaipur region, Diwali festival, Farmers painting the horns of a holy cow The fourth day of Diwali festival is marked by cow worship. Cows are often elaborately decorated or painted...

India, Rajasthan, Tonk region, Woman painting clay walls prior to Diwali festival. These paintings are meant to welcome goddess Lakshmi and ward off evil spirits

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Temple entrance

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Dev Deepawali festival, Hindu devotee lighting oil lamps The Dev Deepavali festival (litterally the Diwali of the Gods) is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu mont...

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Dev Deepawali festival, Hindu devotees lighting oil lamps The Dev Deepavali festival (litterally the Diwali of the Gods) is celebrated on the full moon of the Hindu mon...

India, Bihar, Patna region, Sonepur livestock fair, Cattle market, Prize cow

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Dev Deepawali festival, Hindu devotees lighting Om shaped oil lamps The Dev Deepavali festival (litterally the Diwali of the Gods) is celebrated on the full moon of the...

India, Rajasthan state, Pushkar, gate keeper

India, Rajasthan, Manwar surroundings, Old man smoking a shillum

India, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer, Young tightrope walker

India, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer, Gadi Sagar tank