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Two men performing stilt fishing in the water during sunset, with the sky partly cloudy and the ocean visible in the foreground. You can only see the mens silloutes as the sun is coming down in the background. This is in Welligama Sri Lanka. View fullsize
The silhouette of a man sweeping the floor inside the grounds of the Taj Mahal with the monument visible in the background through an arched doorway. In Agra, India. View fullsize
A man in a boat on a polluted river near the Taj Mahal in India, with trash and debris along the riverbank at sunrise. View fullsize
An asian woman in a yellow sari dancing in front of the Taj Mahal in India at sunrise. View fullsize
A man in a dark green shirt and worn apron working at a butcher stall, with hanging cuts of raw meat and a sign behind him in a market setting. He is a worker in a Hong Kong market at night. View fullsize
A fisherman wearing a conical hat kneeling on a boat, holding a large fishing net over the water with mountains in the background under dark cloudy skies. This image was taken at Inle Lake in Myanmar. View fullsize
A golden temple with intricate carvings and domes, reflected in a calm water body during sunset, with a gradient orange sky. This photo was taken in Amritsar Punjab India. View fullsize
Two young boys playing inside an ancient, dimly lit tomb with large stone steps and a bright light coming through large arched windows in New Delhi, India. View fullsize
People watching volcano Fuego erupting with a large ash cloud rising into the sky. about a think layer of clouds in Guatemala. View fullsize
The Taj Mahal at sunrise with its perfect reflection in the water pool in front, flanked by trees and four minarets in Agra India. View fullsize
Terraced rice fields in a mountainous landscape with scattered buildings, mist in the background, and lush green vegetation in China. View fullsize
An elderly man with a dark hooded jacket sitting inside a modified cart two wheel cart, posing in front of a patterned wall. The cart appears to be a makeshift vehicle or a shopping cart, leaning on its side. In Essourisa Morocco. View fullsize
Crowded boat filled with many passengers along with several smaller boats on the water, some with people walking on them, near a dock in Varanasi India. View fullsize
Elderly man standing behind a butcher block with raw meat and bones, in a dimly lit traditional meat shop in rural China. View fullsize
Men standing and stick fishing on stilts in the water on Sri Lanka's coastal town of Welligama during stormy weather, with palm trees in the background. View fullsize
Two women in yukatas walking together on a traditional Japanese street in Kyoto, one holding a pink parasol, with a pagoda in the background. View fullsize
A goat lying on the stairs next to a green metal railing with building in the background in a slum in Mumbai India. View fullsize
A person in a blue shirt and shorts standing on stone steps in front of a large yellow wall with geometric patterns and arches, reflected in a body of water below in Punjab India. View fullsize
A white cow with horns standing outside a red brick building next to a small dog behind bars in a doorway, with the dog chained to the wall. This is in a rural village in India. View fullsize
A long exposure shot of Taipei 101 with illuminated buildings and busy street with light trails from moving vehicles during dusk. View fullsize
Front view of a small Japanese restaurant with a plastic  sliding door and white Japanese characters on it, visible inside are people dining in Osaka, Japan View fullsize
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, a historic railway station in Mumbai, India, illuminated at night with blurred people walking in front. A long exposure shot. View fullsize
An elderly man getting a haircut at a small, humble barber shop with pink, worn walls. The barber is focused on his work, while the customer looks into the mirror. The shop is decorated with religious pictures and is taken in rural India. View fullsize
Two construction workers using a crosscut saw on top of a very  foggy construction framework in rural Myanmar View fullsize
Older man in rural India with white turban and traditional white clothing sitting on a wooden bed outside a closed blue metal shutter in a rustic setting. View fullsize
An elderly man with a white beard sitting on a tricycle rickshaw in front of a brick wall with posters of movies and faces in Amritsar India. View fullsize
A man wearing a red turban bathing in a lake in front of the golden temple at night, with the golden temple reflected on the water. Amritsar Punjab India. View fullsize
Black-and-white photo of the Greek island of Santorini. A scene with white buildings, a windmill, and people on rooftops and terraces. View fullsize
A yak standing on rocky terrain in the Himalayas in Nepal with mountains in the background. Near Everest base camp View fullsize
Black and white photo of a Venetian canal with boats, wooden posts, and historic buildings, including a prominent domed church with classical columns and a statue on top. View fullsize
A young child standing on a dirt road next to a stone wall and a small wooden door, with a backdrop of rustic buildings and mountains, in a rural village in the Himalayas of Nepal. View fullsize
A man playing a ancient wooden piano on a train going across India, with another passenger sitting nearby looking at him. View fullsize
A security guard dressed in black seated on a small wooden stool next to a large brown wooden door secured with a padlock, against a yellow wall, with a black and white patterned floor in the foreground in Rajasthan India. View fullsize
A young boy sitting on stone steps at night, illuminated by a small light, next to a basket of colourful flowers and lit candles in rural India. View fullsize
A curious puppy with light brown fur, black nose, and expressive eyes looking over a patterned tiled table with front paws resting on the edge in India. View fullsize
A person in a yellow dress and hat walking on a dirt path in a foggy, mountainous landscape with trees and a small structure in the distance in rural China. View fullsize
View of the Lotus temple in New Delhi from below, showing the iconic sail-like roofs against a grey sky. View fullsize
A woman in traditional Japanese clothing holding a paper fan and standing under a lace parasol on a city sidewalk of Kyoto on a hot summers day. View fullsize
A young monkey with human-like eyes and facial features, sitting on a tree branch with a blurred green forest background in rural Sri Lanka. View fullsize
A man sitting under a green leafy tree in a large open courtyard with historic architecture and stairs in a palace in Rajasthan on an extremely hot summers day. View fullsize
A woman carrying a young girl on her shoulder inside a train with empty seats as she gets off for her stop in rural India. View fullsize
The Taj Mahal reflected in a body of water under an overcast sky. View fullsize
Two goats are touching noses near a rusty metal door and window bars on a brick wall in rural India. View fullsize
A man in a suit walking down a cobblestone street at sunset, with historic buildings on either side and a tall clock tower in the background in Brugge Belgium. View fullsize
Close-up of a young woman with tan skin and dark hair, wearing a maroon hijab, looking directly at the camera; a blurred woman with long hair appears in the background. View fullsize
Black and white photo of modern architectural building with curved called the Lotus temple in New Delhi. It has smooth concrete surfaces and sharp angles, viewed from below against a clear sky. View fullsize
White-washed buildings with rounded roofs on a hillside, characteristic of Santorini, Greece View fullsize
A baby monkey lying on a metal surface, looking up with big eyes, partially beneath a metallic structure in rural Myanmar. View fullsize
A man sitting behind a vegetable stall with various fresh vegetables like tomatoes, eggplants, green peppers, and leafy greens, inside a small, weathered green shop in New Delhi India. View fullsize
Silhouette of a fisherman on a bamboo raft holding a fishing spear, wearing a traditional conical hat, with a cormorant bird perched on a circular fishing net, set against a backdrop of mountains and water during dawn in China. View fullsize
Two men on a wooden boat in a river in India with the Taj Mahal in the background. The river is polluted with trash during sunrise. View fullsize
Traditional men wearing traditional black clothing and headwear playing a wind instrument in a group performance, with people in the background also playing instruments in rural China. View fullsize
A man with glasses and a blue headband is selling eggs, preserved eggs, and other snacks at a market stall illuminated by a bright light bulb, surrounded by various packaged foods and supplies in a cramped market setting. View fullsize
A man sitting on top of stacked white sacks in a busy marketplace with buildings and people in the background in Punjab India. View fullsize
An elderly Indian woman in a yellow saree sits on a wooden platform in front of the Taj Mahal in India, with the monument's white marble dome and minarets in the background. View fullsize
Person wearing a yukata holding a red paper umbrella in front of a traditional Japanese shrine in Kyoto japan on a hot summers day. View fullsize
Person standing on a scenic overlook at sunrise, overlooking misty mountains and a river below in rural China. View fullsize
An elderly man with a long white beard, wearing a white shirt and traditional clothing, sitting in a small leather shop with raw materials in front of him, talking on a mobile phone. This is in a slum in Mumbai. View fullsize
Interior view of a futuristic ceiling with geometric patterns and bright circular lights which is part of the Mumbai airport in India. View fullsize
Historic yellow building called Széchenyi Thermal Bath in Budapest with domed towers behind a large outdoor swimming pool filled with people swimming and lounging by the poolside on a sunny day. View fullsize
A group of young monks in maroon robes sitting on wooden floor, praying with hands clasped near their chests, in front of plates of food. In rural Myanmar. View fullsize
A hillside view of whitewashed buildings with terraces, outdoor seating, and umbrellas in Santorini, Greece. View fullsize
A young boy dressed in red robes running in an outdoor area with a dirt ground, surrounded by rustic structures and debris in rural Myanmar. View fullsize
Black and white photo of theLotus temple in New Delhi India, highlighting its distinctive shell-like roof design against a light sky. View fullsize
A young boy standing in a doorway, smiling in rural India. The door is painted blue, and the wall surrounding it is painted in light green with patches of exposed brick. The boy is wearing a sleeveless orange shirt and jeans, and he is barefoot. View fullsize
A man walks through an airport terminal pulling a rolling suitcase, with a unique white, bulbous architectural ceiling overhead. The airport is in Mumbai India. View fullsize
Silhouette of a person balancing on a fishing boat with two fishing birds perched on a pole they are holding, set against a backdrop of mountains and water at dawn in rural China. View fullsize
The Taj Mahal, a large white marble mausoleum with domes and minarets, reflected in a water pool, with a woman in a red hijab and beige headscarf standing beside the pools. View fullsize
An elderly man with a long white beard and orange head covering sitting on a step, drinking from a metal cup, in front of a colourful painted wall in rural India. View fullsize
A young child with a big smile, leaning against a wall, surrounded by stones with a large sack and woven basket nearby in the foothills of the Himalayas of Nepal. View fullsize
A peaceful canal scene with a stone bridge, historic buildings, and lush trees reflecting in the water on an autumn day on the beautiful historic town of bruges or brugge. View fullsize
A man sitting on a train, playing a very old hand piano on his lap during daylight. He is wearing a plaid shirt and light-colored pants. View fullsize
Group of chinese men playing traditional wind instruments, wearing black clothing with red accents, in an outdoor festival in rural China. View fullsize
A woman in colourful traditional clothing and headscarf stands in a narrow, cluttered alleyway in a slum in Mumbai India, surrounded by piles of garbage and makeshift structures. View fullsize
The silhouette of a lady standing against a tall, illuminated wooden structure, holding a colourful folding fan and a plastic bag, with shadows on the ground in a famous Kyoto temple. View fullsize
A hiker walking on a rocky trail in a mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks and dark cloudy sky in the Himalayas of Nepal. View fullsize
Architectural ceiling with geometric, honeycomb-like white panels and a curved pattern at the international airport in Mumbai India. View fullsize
A person in a gray hoodie and jeans sitting on the steps along a canal, looking at their phone. The building behind them has aged yellow and beige walls with arches and small windows. This photo was taken in Venice Italy. View fullsize
A woman wearing purple traditional clothing sits alone on the steps of a building at dusk, with a lit diya (oil lamp) placed on the ground in front of her. In Pushka India. View fullsize
Two men performing stilt fishing in the water during sunset, with the sky partly cloudy and the ocean visible in the foreground. You can only see the mens silloutes as the sun is coming down in the background. This is in Welligama Sri Lanka.
The silhouette of a man sweeping the floor inside the grounds of the Taj Mahal with the monument visible in the background through an arched doorway. In Agra, India.
A man in a boat on a polluted river near the Taj Mahal in India, with trash and debris along the riverbank at sunrise.
An asian woman in a yellow sari dancing in front of the Taj Mahal in India at sunrise.
A man in a dark green shirt and worn apron working at a butcher stall, with hanging cuts of raw meat and a sign behind him in a market setting. He is a worker in a Hong Kong market at night.
A fisherman wearing a conical hat kneeling on a boat, holding a large fishing net over the water with mountains in the background under dark cloudy skies. This image was taken at Inle Lake in Myanmar.
A golden temple with intricate carvings and domes, reflected in a calm water body during sunset, with a gradient orange sky. This photo was taken in Amritsar Punjab India.
Two young boys playing inside an ancient, dimly lit tomb with large stone steps and a bright light coming through large arched windows in New Delhi, India.
People watching volcano Fuego erupting with a large ash cloud rising into the sky. about a think layer of clouds in Guatemala.
The Taj Mahal at sunrise with its perfect reflection in the water pool in front, flanked by trees and four minarets in Agra India.
Terraced rice fields in a mountainous landscape with scattered buildings, mist in the background, and lush green vegetation in China.
An elderly man with a dark hooded jacket sitting inside a modified cart two wheel cart, posing in front of a patterned wall. The cart appears to be a makeshift vehicle or a shopping cart, leaning on its side. In Essourisa Morocco.
Crowded boat filled with many passengers along with several smaller boats on the water, some with people walking on them, near a dock in Varanasi India.
Elderly man standing behind a butcher block with raw meat and bones, in a dimly lit traditional meat shop in rural China.
Men standing and stick fishing on stilts in the water on Sri Lanka's coastal town of Welligama during stormy weather, with palm trees in the background.
Two women in yukatas walking together on a traditional Japanese street in Kyoto, one holding a pink parasol, with a pagoda in the background.
A goat lying on the stairs next to a green metal railing with building in the background in a slum in Mumbai India.
A person in a blue shirt and shorts standing on stone steps in front of a large yellow wall with geometric patterns and arches, reflected in a body of water below in Punjab India.
A white cow with horns standing outside a red brick building next to a small dog behind bars in a doorway, with the dog chained to the wall. This is in a rural village in India.
A long exposure shot of Taipei 101 with illuminated buildings and busy street with light trails from moving vehicles during dusk.
Front view of a small Japanese restaurant with a plastic  sliding door and white Japanese characters on it, visible inside are people dining in Osaka, Japan
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, a historic railway station in Mumbai, India, illuminated at night with blurred people walking in front. A long exposure shot.
An elderly man getting a haircut at a small, humble barber shop with pink, worn walls. The barber is focused on his work, while the customer looks into the mirror. The shop is decorated with religious pictures and is taken in rural India.
Two construction workers using a crosscut saw on top of a very  foggy construction framework in rural Myanmar
Older man in rural India with white turban and traditional white clothing sitting on a wooden bed outside a closed blue metal shutter in a rustic setting.
An elderly man with a white beard sitting on a tricycle rickshaw in front of a brick wall with posters of movies and faces in Amritsar India.
A man wearing a red turban bathing in a lake in front of the golden temple at night, with the golden temple reflected on the water. Amritsar Punjab India.
Black-and-white photo of the Greek island of Santorini. A scene with white buildings, a windmill, and people on rooftops and terraces.
A yak standing on rocky terrain in the Himalayas in Nepal with mountains in the background. Near Everest base camp
Black and white photo of a Venetian canal with boats, wooden posts, and historic buildings, including a prominent domed church with classical columns and a statue on top.
A young child standing on a dirt road next to a stone wall and a small wooden door, with a backdrop of rustic buildings and mountains, in a rural village in the Himalayas of Nepal.
A man playing a ancient wooden piano on a train going across India, with another passenger sitting nearby looking at him.
A security guard dressed in black seated on a small wooden stool next to a large brown wooden door secured with a padlock, against a yellow wall, with a black and white patterned floor in the foreground in Rajasthan India.
A young boy sitting on stone steps at night, illuminated by a small light, next to a basket of colourful flowers and lit candles in rural India.
A curious puppy with light brown fur, black nose, and expressive eyes looking over a patterned tiled table with front paws resting on the edge in India.
A person in a yellow dress and hat walking on a dirt path in a foggy, mountainous landscape with trees and a small structure in the distance in rural China.
View of the Lotus temple in New Delhi from below, showing the iconic sail-like roofs against a grey sky.
A woman in traditional Japanese clothing holding a paper fan and standing under a lace parasol on a city sidewalk of Kyoto on a hot summers day.
A young monkey with human-like eyes and facial features, sitting on a tree branch with a blurred green forest background in rural Sri Lanka.
A man sitting under a green leafy tree in a large open courtyard with historic architecture and stairs in a palace in Rajasthan on an extremely hot summers day.
A woman carrying a young girl on her shoulder inside a train with empty seats as she gets off for her stop in rural India.
The Taj Mahal reflected in a body of water under an overcast sky.
Two goats are touching noses near a rusty metal door and window bars on a brick wall in rural India.
A man in a suit walking down a cobblestone street at sunset, with historic buildings on either side and a tall clock tower in the background in Brugge Belgium.
Close-up of a young woman with tan skin and dark hair, wearing a maroon hijab, looking directly at the camera; a blurred woman with long hair appears in the background.
Black and white photo of modern architectural building with curved called the Lotus temple in New Delhi. It has smooth concrete surfaces and sharp angles, viewed from below against a clear sky.
White-washed buildings with rounded roofs on a hillside, characteristic of Santorini, Greece
A baby monkey lying on a metal surface, looking up with big eyes, partially beneath a metallic structure in rural Myanmar.
A man sitting behind a vegetable stall with various fresh vegetables like tomatoes, eggplants, green peppers, and leafy greens, inside a small, weathered green shop in New Delhi India.
Silhouette of a fisherman on a bamboo raft holding a fishing spear, wearing a traditional conical hat, with a cormorant bird perched on a circular fishing net, set against a backdrop of mountains and water during dawn in China.
Two men on a wooden boat in a river in India with the Taj Mahal in the background. The river is polluted with trash during sunrise.
Traditional men wearing traditional black clothing and headwear playing a wind instrument in a group performance, with people in the background also playing instruments in rural China.
A man with glasses and a blue headband is selling eggs, preserved eggs, and other snacks at a market stall illuminated by a bright light bulb, surrounded by various packaged foods and supplies in a cramped market setting.
A man sitting on top of stacked white sacks in a busy marketplace with buildings and people in the background in Punjab India.
An elderly Indian woman in a yellow saree sits on a wooden platform in front of the Taj Mahal in India, with the monument's white marble dome and minarets in the background.
Person wearing a yukata holding a red paper umbrella in front of a traditional Japanese shrine in Kyoto japan on a hot summers day.
Person standing on a scenic overlook at sunrise, overlooking misty mountains and a river below in rural China.
An elderly man with a long white beard, wearing a white shirt and traditional clothing, sitting in a small leather shop with raw materials in front of him, talking on a mobile phone. This is in a slum in Mumbai.
Interior view of a futuristic ceiling with geometric patterns and bright circular lights which is part of the Mumbai airport in India.
Historic yellow building called Széchenyi Thermal Bath in Budapest with domed towers behind a large outdoor swimming pool filled with people swimming and lounging by the poolside on a sunny day.
A group of young monks in maroon robes sitting on wooden floor, praying with hands clasped near their chests, in front of plates of food. In rural Myanmar.
A hillside view of whitewashed buildings with terraces, outdoor seating, and umbrellas in Santorini, Greece.
A young boy dressed in red robes running in an outdoor area with a dirt ground, surrounded by rustic structures and debris in rural Myanmar.
Black and white photo of theLotus temple in New Delhi India, highlighting its distinctive shell-like roof design against a light sky.
A young boy standing in a doorway, smiling in rural India. The door is painted blue, and the wall surrounding it is painted in light green with patches of exposed brick. The boy is wearing a sleeveless orange shirt and jeans, and he is barefoot.
A man walks through an airport terminal pulling a rolling suitcase, with a unique white, bulbous architectural ceiling overhead. The airport is in Mumbai India.
Silhouette of a person balancing on a fishing boat with two fishing birds perched on a pole they are holding, set against a backdrop of mountains and water at dawn in rural China.
The Taj Mahal, a large white marble mausoleum with domes and minarets, reflected in a water pool, with a woman in a red hijab and beige headscarf standing beside the pools.
An elderly man with a long white beard and orange head covering sitting on a step, drinking from a metal cup, in front of a colourful painted wall in rural India.
A young child with a big smile, leaning against a wall, surrounded by stones with a large sack and woven basket nearby in the foothills of the Himalayas of Nepal.
A peaceful canal scene with a stone bridge, historic buildings, and lush trees reflecting in the water on an autumn day on the beautiful historic town of bruges or brugge.
A man sitting on a train, playing a very old hand piano on his lap during daylight. He is wearing a plaid shirt and light-colored pants.
Group of chinese men playing traditional wind instruments, wearing black clothing with red accents, in an outdoor festival in rural China.
A woman in colourful traditional clothing and headscarf stands in a narrow, cluttered alleyway in a slum in Mumbai India, surrounded by piles of garbage and makeshift structures.
The silhouette of a lady standing against a tall, illuminated wooden structure, holding a colourful folding fan and a plastic bag, with shadows on the ground in a famous Kyoto temple.
A hiker walking on a rocky trail in a mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks and dark cloudy sky in the Himalayas of Nepal.
Architectural ceiling with geometric, honeycomb-like white panels and a curved pattern at the international airport in Mumbai India.
A person in a gray hoodie and jeans sitting on the steps along a canal, looking at their phone. The building behind them has aged yellow and beige walls with arches and small windows. This photo was taken in Venice Italy.
A woman wearing purple traditional clothing sits alone on the steps of a building at dusk, with a lit diya (oil lamp) placed on the ground in front of her. In Pushka India.

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