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It was 4am and the previous nights rain had subsided but the heat and humidity certainly hadn’t. In that single moment, on my creaking bamboo raft and the most amazing karst peaks slowly appearing with the first dawn light, I had never felt further from home.
It’s obvious to say that China is on a scale of its own, from the sheer extent of its population, to the size and commercial scope of its cities and economy to the division of wealth between its people – I really cannot think of anywhere else that matches the eminence of this country.
Travelling through China was an amazing experience and one I certainly learnt a lot from. It is an ancient civilisation and rich in so much culture that it was easy to find myself lost and captivated by what the country has to offer. What’s more is that the future for China is looking bright. It has overcome so much to be where it is today and it’s impossible to not feel the excitement and buzz in the air of a country that is taking progression in giant strides.
In this moment however, I was completely and utterly lost and wanted to enjoy every moment of it 🌏 🇨🇳
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Having started a short uni course with Lancaster University on Wordsworth, I thought it was time to brush up on Bill before he goes wandering.
(Always pleased on how good the D300 still is)
The municipality is centered around the little maritime town of Grimstad which is surrounded by many small islands (Skjærgård).
There is a harbor, a long pedestrian shopping street, a small market square, Grimstad Church, and a museum dedicated to the early life of Henrik Ibsen, who served as an apprentice to Grimstad’s local pharmacist Reimann, from 1844 to 1847, before leaving Grimstad in 1850. Ibsen's intimate knowledge of the local people and surroundings can be seen in his poem Terje Vigen.
The majority of the inhabitants live in and around the town, while the rest of the municipality is rural and heavily forested.
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Street photography from Glasgow, Scotland.
Colour re-edit from February 2019.
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Thailand ( But appears to be native to New Zealand )
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Ancient Curium or Courion. A fine place to visit if you are in Cyprus.
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Röda sten, in english Red Stone, is a cultural center just below Älvsborgsbron in Gothenburg. Music, art, skating, graffiti... you name it.
Taken at the Colne Blues Festival, this black‑and‑white street photograph captures the authentic, unfiltered atmosphere of a live music venue. Framed through the open doorway of Mojo’s pub, the image blends foreground character and background action: a festival‑goer stands relaxed, while behind him a drummer keeps the rhythm flowing, posters and event signage lining the walls to tell the story of the weekend. The monochrome treatment heightens texture, contrast, and mood, stripping away distraction to focus on the raw energy, community spirit, and timeless vibe of live blues and rock culture. It is a snapshot of belonging, where music brings people together, turning a local pub into the heart of the festival.
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A tengu mask in Japanese culture symbolizes protection, wisdom, and a connection to mountain spirits, but also the duality of good and evil, arrogance and cunning. It is used in rituals, dances, and theaters such as Noh and Kabuki to represent the multifaceted nature of the mythological creature, the tengu, which is half human, half bird and often possesses a long red nose and wings.
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It is named as "the most beautiful village in China" for its well-preserved Hui-style architecture, with over 1,200 years of history.
More than a year ago already I posted an imago of a romantic couple posing on the rim of the Charyn Canyon (www.flickr.com/photos/115540984@N02/49239492492/in/datepo...), a wonderful spot in the far east of Kazakhstan (and the most eastern point that I ended up during this journey, ca 100 kilometer close to the border with China).
After that shot we walked down into the canyon, along a very rough but also scenic path. We ended in this lovely oasis where the river the Charyn has carved its way through the rock formations with all those intense red and purple rocks. And where water is, arid landscapes turn green.
If you want to sleep in this place, there is a campsite and cabins to stay for the night.
20 September 2019 I came back from my journey over a part of the Silk Road to and through Central Asia. 4 months of traveling through 14 countries (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran) before I flew home from Teheran. An impressive journey in countries that are extremely beautiful, with lovely and welcoming people and diverse cultures and history.
Intense traveling with more than 20000 kilometers in our mobile home on sometimes roads that hardly could be called that way. We saw many villages and cities (some wonderful, others very ugly), countries that are transforming from the old Soviet era into something more related to older cultures and the way people live, often funded by oil readily available around the Caspian sea. We saw the amazing mountains south of the Black Sea, the wonderful Caucasus, and the high mountains in the far east close to China with peaks over 7000 meter, and not to forget the (Bulgarian) Alps!
We crossed the great steppe of Kazakhstan. a drive of at least 5000 km, the remnants of lake Aral, once one of the biggest lakes of the world, saw a rocket launch from Baikonur (this little part is Russian owned), we crossed many high mountains passes, and drove the breathtaking canyon that comes from the Pamir, beginning at ca 4500 meter, and going down for ca. 400km to an altitude of 1300 meter, driving for 100's of kilometers along the Afghan border.
And then the numerous lakes with all sorts of different colors from deep cobalt blue to turquoise, and one rare spectacle in Turkmenistan where a gas crater is burning already for more than 40 years. And finally and certainly not the least to mention an enormous amount of wonderful, hospitable and welcoming people. The woman often dressed in wonderful dresses, and bringing a lot of color in the streets of almost of all countries we visited.
Sirince as a former Greek village. In the 19th century, the famous fig production, was one Greek town. Population exchange between Greece and Turkey in 1923 with the departure of the results of the Greeks, were settled by emigrants from Kavalav to Somokol village. The famous wine-producing village. Say hi to me to Anatolia.
Greek writer Dido Sotiriyu, who was born in 1909 in Sirince Village of Izmir,
Say hi to me to Anatolia.
He describes the lands where he was born and grew up with the words "If there is a place called paradise on this earth, our Kirkinca (Sirince) must be a part of that paradise".
A boy knocks the door of his home in Wuyuan China. The houses in the area were built over a period of 600 years. It was on the Chinese New Year's Day.
The red banners with black calligraphy hung on doors are to bring luck, joy, and prosperity.
Sadhus singing holy songs for god, while modern sports facilities await people to enjoy those....a typical display of Indian confluent culture on the bank of ancient river Betwa in Memorial campus of Orchha, Madhyapradesh, India
Another archive find from 2012 (Germany / Brunswick) - new edited and release 2018
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This is islad Santorini in Greece. This island of Santorini is a volcanic island. The island has gone through many volcanic eruptions eruptions and earthguakes in history. The geological structure of the Island of Santorini was formed as a result of the volcanic activities that occurred about 3600 years ago. 3600 years ago, the volcano in Santorini, the Minoan civilization as a result of the expolision has disappered. Santirini is a must-see place.