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Morning Stroll

Morning stroll, in Geneva, Switzerland. Image by Ron Dubin.
Ron Dubin’s work can be found at his site or blog.

20May2008 | Ron Dubin | 0 comments | Continued
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Boats, Bikes and Cars

Three forms of transportation next to a canal in Amsterdam.
Ron Dubin’s work can be found at his site or blog.

6May2008 | Ron Dubin | 0 comments | Continued
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Call to the faithful

A wat against a cloudy sky in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Buddhism is dominant in the Kingdom with 95 per cent of the population following the Theravada tradition. All young men are expected to serve as monks at some time while growing up. This usually occurs after their education and before start careers.
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6May2008 | Martin Fallon | 0 comments | Continued
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Bodhnath Stupa

Bodhnath Stupa, Kathmandu
Craig Ferguson’s images and words can be found on his site.

6May2008 | Craig Ferguson | 0 comments | Continued
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Lost in the Crowd

A young monk in Chiang Mai, Thailand, walks down a busy street, oblivious to the world around him. It is tradition for each male to become a monk. Most serve for a period of three months during their teenage years.

12Apr2008 | S. Peer | 0 comments | Continued
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Little Dragon on the Water

A statute of Bruce Lee, 李小龍 (Li Xiao Long, or Li Small Dragon), graces the Avenue of the Stars, in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The world-famous martial artist was immortalized with a 2.5 metre bronze statue in the waterfront park in 2005. The statue, now an extremely popular tourist attraction, was financed by the Hong Kong [...]

10Apr2008 | S. Peer | 0 comments | Continued
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Hong Kong Prayers

Prayers at the Tin Hau Temple, Hong Kong Island.
The Tin Hau Temple in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong is more than 200 years old. It celebrates Tin Hau, the taoist Goddess of the Sea, revered in Asia by sailors and fisherman. The temple can be found at the MTR stop of the same name and has [...]

9Apr2008 | S. Peer | 0 comments | Continued
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Chinese Gridlock

I spent an hour and a half sitting in the back of a taxi on a recent Saturday afternoon. It wasn’t by choice. The entire trip should have taken 30 minutes. I found myself mired a mile from home, watching the meter click over every three minutes, adding more jiao to my fare. Why? Three [...]

8Apr2008 | S. Peer | 0 comments | Continued