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    The tracks make perfect benches when it's break time for the men who live in and near the slums of Haridwar, India. by: jessicajhill Views[486] A father and son slowly prepare the family vegetable stand for the day, just below their home along the railway. by: jessicajhill Views[424] A railway quick stop owner rests with a newspaper, just below his home where his son awaits a train. by: jessicajhill Views[357] From her cement perch overlooking the railroad tracks, a woman waits for dishes and laundry to dry. by: jessicajhill Views[625] Life is slow around the railway tracks of Haridwar, India. Cows and trash line the way, as in many towns across India. by: jessicajhill Views[516]
     
    After our working time we can do whatever we want. Sometimes we play basketball or ping-pong, sometimes we watch movie, play guitar, occasionally we make fire. Just like the picture, having a fire is my favourite entertainment, everyone could share their story, and because all the Wwoofers came from different country so we always have stories to tell. Through the communication between us and Toni, we could know what's a real local Aussie life which is very important to a traveler, and she could also know many different culture in this world. I think I was really lucky to spend 5 months with them as a Wwoofer. Knowing what's a real local life is always my intent while traveling the world. by: australianlife Views[320] These are all Wwoofers who used to live in their farm. To exchange our food and housing we need to help them making cheese as well. Sometimes it's a very hard work cause we all need to get up at midnight to make cheese or spend 12 hours in cheese room to get everything done. We work very hard to help them and they also treat us very generous. by: australianlife Views[302] This is Josh, the shepherd in this goats farm. He is the first shepherd I've ever met in my life time. I was born and raised in city so I never had a chance to live with a real shepherd. And I am always keen to meet one of these intelligent canidae. His excellent skills of handling the goats are always surprised me. For me he is very unique. by: australianlife Views[261] In order to make the best cheese, they treat their goats very well. They take the goats out to picnic everyday, they eat grains, fruits, minerals, seaweed(very expensive), vitamin, they drink fresh rain water(like human) with Italian herbs and rose hips. That's why the goats rarely sick. And the two persons behind are actually not their worker, they/re Wwoofers(willing worker on organic farm), we work for them to exchange our own food and accommodation. by: australianlife Views[273] A very hard-working farmer's name is Toni. The owner of a goat's dairy farm in Australia. They make and sell goat's cheese for living. In the farmer's market, she was selling cheese confidently. And just like her confident smile, their cheese did won several awards was given annually by Royal Show which is the largest agriculture community event in WA. by: australianlife Views[395]
     
    After Kangra, I further traveled down towards Nangal and made made another stop at Jwala Ji temple, another of the holy places in Indian culture. Famous for it's unexplained flames burning through centuries, this holy place has seen even the great Mughal emperor, Akbar, walk barefoot for almost 550 km to come and pay his homage. I took this shot at the havan-kund, which is in the premises of the main temple. While waiting for the smoke in the havan to intensify, i noticed this child come and very religiously do the usual practice of offering prasad at the havan-kund. This is one of the many pictures i took of him and never in all those clicks he looked at me, nor did the sound of the camera distract him. My journey ended here as I moved towards Nangal for the wedding with some great memories and even better shots :) by: karankpl Views[1019] On the 3rd day, I stared my journey downwards from Dharamshala. I halted at Kangra, land of the Kangra Devi temple. The temperature was soaring at 35 degrees when I reached here at 11 in the morning. While taking a few shots of the temple, I sat behind a pillar of a sub-temple within the same premises. The thing I liked about the shot is it's 3 different elements, the sacred tree where people offer their prayers by tying chunris, the main temple's backside and the sub-temple's pillar. The shot looked beautiful because of the beautiful architecture combined with shaded sunlight courtesy the dense tree. by: karankpl Views[440]
     
    It was in 1959 when HH Dalai Lama initiated his quest to free Tibet from the clutches of Chinese government. This led to the migration of many Buddhists to India. The Indian government provided them with Dharamshala as a place to settle and flourish. On coming back from Gyoto monastery, I decided to take a late walk to Dharamkot, another small section of the Dharamshala province. This shot was taken en-route to Dharamkot which is about 14 km from Dharamshala. The route from McLeod upwards gets a bit scary as there are very less homes and shops with all the tall tress blanketing the road with very little light creeping in. The sentiments of the message on the shutter of the shop says it all, the Tibetans although have settled and made a living here, haven't forgotten the cause that they had left for. by: karankpl Views[486] My next destination were something one can't miss when in Dharamshala, the Tibetan monasteries. This was my 2nd day of the journey. The Buddhist religion is known for their simple living and peaceful nature which in turn has made many people around the world follow it. The monasteries are an art in itself, the vibrancy and the peace one can experience here is divine. I took this shot at the Gyoto monastery, one of the lesser visited monastery situated about 10 km from the main town of Dharamshala. I reached here about 1 hour prior to the afternoon prayers and got real good time to shoot the beauty of the monastery. Just before the main prayer, one of the monks came in to offer his prayers. The timing got precise for me and this one turned out to be one of the best shot of my trip. by: karankpl Views[609] I reached Dharamshala on the morning of 23rd May. Known for its crafty works and travel enthusiasts, I got a perfect welcome from the town with colors, designs, bikers and trekkers all around. While going to my hotel on day 1, I came across this scene where a classic Royal Enfield was parked in front of a wall with the famous traditional drapes with prints of Hindu Gods put up for sale. One can see a lot of bullets around which has been a favorite for a lot of bikers here in India. The contrast in terms of the nature and color was something that attracted me to get this photographed and I knew straight away that I was going to have a great time here :) by: karankpl Views[493] Beatrice, Jude's mother and experienced dancer, shows me how to shuck corn. by: man_unstuck Views[442] Jude's brothers, Jovan and Walter, watch as I pass by their home. by: man_unstuck Views[482]
     
    Jude, a percussionist for GTA, guides the way home through tall grass. by: man_unstuck Views[700] Bridget leads practice as she shows how to balance seven pots while dancing. by: man_unstuck Views[383] Morris, playing the bow-harp, waits for the Gulu Theatre Artists. by: man_unstuck Views[466] Barlig's remoteness has saved itself from the pressures of rapid modernization. by: organicisms Views[531] Mountain children are the best guides in this land slept on by time. by: organicisms Views[372]
     
    The remote Mt. Province is home to an endless display of sleeping giants watching over mossy jungles and the beautiful high land people. by: organicisms Views[645] The quest to find this mysterious lake needs a hunter to guide the way. by: organicisms Views[473] The most extraordinary thing in Albania is that the country is home of thousands of mushroom shaped concrete bunkers which were built decades ago. The then governance was prepairing for an immense war. Nowadays people are trying to integrate these into their lives as demolishment is almost impossible. In this particular one at the Montenegrin border pigeons are living. by: zsumaksa Views[621] View from Llogara Pass at the coastal road. The vast natural beauty of Albania should be preserved and shows the country's untapped possibilities. by: zsumaksa Views[954] Heading north by the coastal road from Saranda. The wonderful scenery is disturbed all the way long by rubble from ongoing constructions. by: zsumaksa Views[759]
     
    Abandoned orthodox church in a village in the mountains of South Albania. Times have changed, people have been leaving traditional villages and lifestyle to work in cities and other neighbouring countries hoping for better income. by: zsumaksa Views[1505] On our many excursions throughout my semester abroad one stop was at the Howard Castle just outside of York, England. On the property was this small pond, bridge, and building display that was irresistible. After taking a few pictures and getting the composition right I had one of my favorite taken abroad. by: rpmitchell Views[186] I title this A Different Take because while in London many photographers choose to take a distant shot of The Eye. Using a Canon ultra wide lens I was able to catch this piece from the base of the wheel giving a different perspective. The combination of lousy weather and not much coloration made the black and white option a rather great one in this case. by: rpmitchell Views[392] This is the right time to enjoy the sunset while drinking hot coffee by: rukmansadikin Views[382] The big lizard in Indonesia called Biawak by: rukmansadikin Views[2654]
     
    Here's a view when you arrived at Biawak Island by: rukmansadikin Views[331] The dock to see the beauty of Biawak Island. Look at the sky! Beautiful, right?!! by: rukmansadikin Views[636] For you, it is an attraction. For me, it is life by: tusharm Views[234] Front Gate of Church of Mariahilf Date Taken : 15/07/2008 23:25 Dimensions : 2304x3072 Width : 2304 pixels Height : 3072 pixels Bit Depth : 24 Camera : KODAK EASYSHARE C743 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA F-stop : f/2.7 Exposure time : 1/613 sec. ISO speed : ISO-80 This is one of the most beautiful and significant religious buildings in Graz, especially in terms of art history. It was built in 1611 by Pietro de Pomis, who also created the Among the plantations of the Akha Ama cooperative in northern Thailand, some 14 families have joined together to promote a future in sustainable agriculture. by: sobremesainspain Views[488]
     
    One of the secrets to the high quality crop grown in the Akha village is the access to fresh spring water. Cleaning the coffee cherries is imperative, however the purity of the water is also important to the livelihood of the community. by: sobremesainspain Views[371] High in the mountainous region of northern Thailand, tucked majestically among fertile red clay and copious foliage lies the Akha village, a hill tribe and ethnic minority. They cultivate coffee and stone fruits, sustaining themselves through an entrepreneurial venture run by an ex-monk turned university student, visionary and son of the 'Akha Ama' (Akha mother). by: sobremesainspain Views[494] Do you ponder where your cup of coffee comes from? How it got to you, or how many miles it traveled? Do you imagine the people, villages or the color of the soil behind your 'Christmas blend'? I wanted to learn more about my consumption practices and set out to discover the truths behind a single estate coffee plantation, Akha Ama in Thailand. by: sobremesainspain Views[488] The teacher hasn’t turned up. Again. Leifu and Suratan take advantage of the crisp white sands and the freedom of the sea. by: rachelrobertson Views[379] Island Bound: Villages scattered along palm fringed beaches, the only way home is via outrigger canoe. At age 14 Farja Man has an enormous responsibility of transporting weekly essentials to his village. by: rachelrobertson Views[555]
     
    At the peak a small temple is there which is called Sarvajana Peetha. Literally it means 'A temple for everyone'. by: shiaz Views[224] This is of my father, Sultan, climbing a mountain in the village of Tawiyah. He didn't grow up here, but in a village near by, Al Kamil. My father has family in Tawiyah so we spend time there when I visit Oman. My father grew up selling, harvesting, picking, and selling dates to pay his way to attend school in Saudi Arabia. Like this photo, my father literally climbed his way up from the village ruins to achieve where he is now; a husband, father of six, professor, and the strongest man I know. by: rayasultan Views[838] Essential Thai cuisine ingredients (chilli pepper, garlic and shallots) are ready to be cooked in a wok on an open fire stove under the Memorial Bridge in Bangkok, Thailand. by: igory Views[783] Great variety and amount of street food in Bangkok forces street vendors to locate even on the busy carriageways such as Wongwian Yai Circle in Bangkok, Thailand. by: igory Views[760] Chefs are cooking Pad Thai (possibly the most famous dish outside of Thailand) at the Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok. by: igory Views[571]
     
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