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When you find the favorable lighting for the perfect selfie, never miss the chance to save a good memory. A picture is worth a thousand words. And a selfie on a traditional attire is must.
There are many great photo opportunity along the way if you take the train as your main transportation in India. This picture was taken on our way to Jaipur from Jodhpur.
Quadra Island, BC Canada
Quathiaski Cove is located on Quadra Island opposite the community of Campbell River on Vancouver Island’s East Coast. Located 160 km (100 mi) northwest of Vancouver via BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo then Hwy 19 north. Quadra Island is served by regular ferry service via the city of Campbell River.
The largest and most populated of the Discovery Islands, Quadra Island is nestled between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia. Quathiaski Cove is the main hub and point of arrival for the BC Ferries service between Campbell River on Vancouver Island and Quadra Island.
Popular Cape Mudge village (Yaculta) is located nearby in a picturesque bay looking across Discovery Passage. Home to the Laichwiltach First Nations People, also known as the Kwakwak’awakw, their rich culture is showcased in the Museum at Cape Mudge. The adjacent Artists & Carving Centre provides a spectacular facility for the creation of new works. The Nuyumabales Cultural Centre has a significant collection of historical artifacts, ceremonial regalia, and carvings and is a major attraction for students of native history and culture.
Fishing opportunities attracts anglers to the waters around Quadra Island which has yielded some of the largest salmon ever caught on BC’s west coast. Popular areas to fish include the waters off Cape Mudge, Copper Bluffs and April Point, as well as at the entrance to Quathiaski Cove.
Hiking opportunities are plentiful on Quadra Island, whether you enjoy a gentle stroll or a more vigorous all-day hike. Hiking trails traverse a wide range of terrain, including beaches, broad open meadows, mountains, and forests. Pick up a copy of the Quadra Island Trails Map.
Boating, kayaking and diving attract visitors as does cycling, beachcombing and more. There are lots of activities on Quadra Island or you can just relax and do nothing.
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Thank-you for your visit, and please know that any faves or comments are always greatly appreciated!
Sonja
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 or 650 CE The caves include paintings and sculptures described by the government Archaeological Survey of India as "the finest surviving examples of Indian art, particularly painting which are masterpieces of Buddhist religious art, with figures of the Buddha and depictions of the Jataka tales.The caves were built in two phases starting around the 2nd century BCE, with the second group of caves built around 400–650 CE according to older accounts, or all in a brief period between 460 to 480 according to the recent proposals of Walter M. Spink. The site is a protected monument in the care of the Archaeological Survey of India, and since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.(Wikipedia)
This is the 26th cave of Ajanta and the above photograph shows, carvings depicting various stages in the life of Buddha.
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In english it is Palace Of The Winds' located in the heart of the beautiful Pink City of Jaipur in Rajasthan, India,
A group of people wearing colorful traditional Indian costumes enjoying a picturesque of Jal Mahal "Water palace" which is located in Mansagar Lake, Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan state of India.
Jal Mahal of Jaipur is a pleasure palace built in the 18th century. Situated amidst the picturesque Mansagar Lake, the palace has the Nahargarh hills forming its backdrop. Jaipur Jal Mahal Palace is an architectural beauty and was meant to be used for the royal duck shooting parties.
Developed as an enjoyment spot, it is entered through a causeway situated in the middle of Mansagar Lake. Jal Mahal of Jaipur, Rajasthan is a five-story palace, with the first four floors being submerged under water. The Nahargarh Fort situated nearby offers a splendid view of the lake as well as the palace.
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Quadra Island, BC Canada
Quathiaski Cove is located on Quadra Island opposite the community of Campbell River on Vancouver Island’s East Coast. Located 160 km (100 mi) northwest of Vancouver via BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo then Hwy 19 north. Quadra Island is served by regular ferry service via the city of Campbell River.
The largest and most populated of the Discovery Islands, Quadra Island is nestled between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia. Quathiaski Cove is the main hub and point of arrival for the BC Ferries service between Campbell River on Vancouver Island and Quadra Island.
Popular Cape Mudge village (Yaculta) is located nearby in a picturesque bay looking across Discovery Passage. Home to the Laichwiltach First Nations People, also known as the Kwakwak’awakw, their rich culture is showcased in the Museum at Cape Mudge. The adjacent Artists & Carving Centre provides a spectacular facility for the creation of new works. The Nuyumabales Cultural Centre has a significant collection of historical artifacts, ceremonial regalia, and carvings and is a major attraction for students of native history and culture.
Fishing opportunities attracts anglers to the waters around Quadra Island which has yielded some of the largest salmon ever caught on BC’s west coast. Popular areas to fish include the waters off Cape Mudge, Copper Bluffs and April Point, as well as at the entrance to Quathiaski Cove.
Hiking opportunities are plentiful on Quadra Island, whether you enjoy a gentle stroll or a more vigorous all-day hike. Hiking trails traverse a wide range of terrain, including beaches, broad open meadows, mountains, and forests. Pick up a copy of the Quadra Island Trails Map.
Boating, kayaking and diving attract visitors as does cycling, beachcombing and more. There are lots of activities on Quadra Island or you can just relax and do nothing.
This image is best viewed in Large screen.
Thank-you for your visit, and please know that any faves or comments are always greatly appreciated!
Sonja
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I had a chance to do a photo session with folk artists from Punjab on the eve of Visakhi festival in a Punjabi village where I captured this moment.
They are standing right in the middle of a wheat farm as they were about to perform 'Bhangra', the famous folk dance from the state of Punjab.
'Visakhi' is the festival of the first harvest of the year right after the winter season. It is widely celebrated as traditional harvest festival in many northern states of India, such as Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal.
As a tradition and as a joyous relief from the hard work they put in for harvesting, farmers perform 'Bhangra' to celebrate the harvesting season. Farmers also visit 'Gurdwara' or Sikh place of worship to thank the Almighty on the 'Visakhi' day.
'Visakhi' will be celebrated on 14 April in the state of Punjab.
I've to run as fast as I can to get this shot because I was quite far away when this cow cart passing by.
Quadra Island, BC Canada
Quathiaski Cove is located on Quadra Island opposite the community of Campbell River on Vancouver Island’s East Coast. Located 160 km (100 mi) northwest of Vancouver via BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo then Hwy 19 north. Quadra Island is served by regular ferry service via the city of Campbell River.
The largest and most populated of the Discovery Islands, Quadra Island is nestled between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia. Quathiaski Cove is the main hub and point of arrival for the BC Ferries service between Campbell River on Vancouver Island and Quadra Island.
Popular Cape Mudge village (Yaculta) is located nearby in a picturesque bay looking across Discovery Passage. Home to the Laichwiltach First Nations People, also known as the Kwakwak’awakw, their rich culture is showcased in the Museum at Cape Mudge. The adjacent Artists & Carving Centre provides a spectacular facility for the creation of new works. The Nuyumabales Cultural Centre has a significant collection of historical artifacts, ceremonial regalia, and carvings and is a major attraction for students of native history and culture.
Fishing opportunities attracts anglers to the waters around Quadra Island which has yielded some of the largest salmon ever caught on BC’s west coast. Popular areas to fish include the waters off Cape Mudge, Copper Bluffs and April Point, as well as at the entrance to Quathiaski Cove.
Hiking opportunities are plentiful on Quadra Island, whether you enjoy a gentle stroll or a more vigorous all-day hike. Hiking trails traverse a wide range of terrain, including beaches, broad open meadows, mountains, and forests. Pick up a copy of the Quadra Island Trails Map.
Boating, kayaking and diving attract visitors as does cycling, beachcombing and more. There are lots of activities on Quadra Island or you can just relax and do nothing.
This image is best viewed in Large screen.
Thank-you for your visit, and please know that any faves or comments are always greatly appreciated!
Sonja
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Punjabi men wearing traditional Punjabi attire perform Bhangra, the folk dance of Punjab during the ongoing Visakhi festival celebrations in a wheat farm in a village near Amritsar.
I am sure my Punjabi friends and friends who have ever seen a Bhangra performance would be hearing the beats of the ‘Dhol’ echoing in their ears by now.
'Visakhi' is the festival of the first harvest of the year right after the winter season. It is widely celebrated as traditional harvest festival in many northern states of India, such as Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal.
As a tradition and as a joyous relief from the hard work they put in for harvesting, farmers perform 'Bhangra' to celebrate the harvesting season. Farmers also visit 'Gurdwara' or Sikh place of worship to thank the Almighty on the 'Visakhi' day.
'Visakhi' will be celebrated on 14 April 2009 in the state of Punjab.
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This is another photograph from the same Visakhi series, shot recently at village Chamiari near Amritsar.
The youngsters or the 'Ghabru',(in native language) are full of energy as they perform 'Bhangra', the traditional folk dance from the Indian state of Punjab.
Ellora is an archaeological site, 29 km (18 mi) North-West of the city of Aurangabad in the Indian state of Maharashtra built by the Rashtrakuta dynasty. Well known for its monumental caves, Ellora is a World Heritage Site. Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" – actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples and viharas and mathas were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain (caves 30–34) caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian history. It is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.(Wikipedia)
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In this Digital World, we took thousands of a photographs but how many of our digital memory being printed? I'm not talking about customers pictures, like wedding album or any other business in photography, what I'm referring here is our personal pictures, family pictures.
Believe me, a printed memory have more "sentimental value" than a digital files. All of the pictures above were printed on Matte Papers.
These people run like crazy because the floor is too hot for the feet, the temperature here is approximately more than 45 degrees, so you can imagine how hot it is. Just for your information, we can't use shoes here. They are not running from anything but trying not to stay too long on the floor, it might burned their feet.
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Photo taken from the roof top of our hotel in Taj Ganj. We just manage to captured few shots of Taj Mahal in Sunset before leaving Agra for New Delhi. Actually our Auto Rick Shaw driver or "rider" already waiting for us downstairs while we are still busy capturing the last light of the sunset. We just don't want to miss a moment.
Oysterville, Washington
Oysterville, Washington, has a rich history that dates back to the mid-19th century. It was founded in 1854 by Isaac Alonzo Clark and Robert Hamilton Espy, who were guided to the oyster beds by a local Chinook Indian named Nahcotta. The town quickly became a hub for oyster harvesting, with oysters being shipped to San Francisco during the 1850s to 1880s.
Before the arrival of European settlers, the area was inhabited by the Chinook people, who had been gathering oysters in Willapa Bay for generations. The town’s name, Oysterville, reflects its primary industry and the abundance of oysters in the region.
Oysterville was once the county seat of Pacific County until 1893, when the seat was moved to South Bend. Despite this, the town has preserved many of its historic buildings, including homes and a schoolhouse from the late 19th century. In 1976, Oysterville was designated as a National Historic District, recognizing its historical significance and helping to protect its heritage.
Today, Oysterville is a quiet, picturesque village with a population of about 20 residents. It remains a testament to the early oyster industry and the rich cultural history of the Pacific Northwest.
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