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This Sadhu-like python loves to roll and cover itself in ash, Byron Bay.
Ssssnake![]()
Local python sunning itself on the balcony, Byron Bay.
Going Green![]()
The thumb nail sized Eastern Dwarf Tree frog on an Aloe Vera stem, Byron Bay.
Byron Bay Lighthouse![]()
Catching the first rays of sun at the most eastern point in the country, the Byron Bay Lighthouse, Byron Bay.
Strike a Pose![]()
Family of Frogmouths striking a pose, Byron Bay.
Byron Bay Hinterland
The beautiful Byron Bay Hinterland, Coorabell, Byron Bay.
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What's your Beef?![]()
Fresh cuts of meat at a local butcher in the Hill Tribe town of Rangamati, Bangladesh.
On the Platform![]()
A rare quiet moment while waiting for a train, near Kushtia, Bangladesh.
Across the Flood Plain![]()
On the banks of the Padma River looking across the Ganges flood plains, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Shiva Temple![]()
Part of the impressive Shiva Temple complex at Puthia, a hidden gem of a place just out of Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Taxi!![]()
Driver's waiting for customers at a local market rickshaw stand, Rangpur, Bangladesh.
Dhaka Rickshaw![]()
One of the half million rickshaws that help move people through the busy streets, Motijheel, Central Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Cleansing the Flesh![]()
Stone water basin or Temizusha used to rinse the hands and mouth (the water dipper must not touch your lips) before entering the Meiji Jingu shrine, built for Emperor Meiji (the father of modern Japan) and his Empress Shoken.
Sake Barrels![]()
Early morning shot of a wall of sake barrels near the Meiji-Jingu Shrine, Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan.
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Travelled to Indonesia/Malaysia/Thailand/Hong Hong... arrived in Denpasar, Bali then travelled to/through Kuta, Ubud, Amlapura, Penelakan, Singaraja, Denpasar, Gilimanuk; in Java, Yogyakarta, Parangantritis, Jakarta; Singapore; in Malaysia, Melaka, Kuala Lumpa, Cameron Highlands, Penang; in Thailand, Hat Yai, Ko Samui, Ko Phangan, Krabi, Ko Phi Phi, Phuket, Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai, Bangkok; Hong Kong... then flew home!
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Travelled to Nepal/India/Thailand... arrived in Kathmandu and traveled to/through Pokhara, Raxaul, Varanassi, Agra, New Delhi in India, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Phangan in Thailand before returning home...
Porter Power![]()
Nepalese porter just outside of Kathmandu, Nepal. (A typical porter can carry a load nearly as heavy as he is!)
Taj Mahal![]()
The awe inspiring Taj Mahal, Agra, India.
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Palmyra![]()
The ancient 3000 year old Assyrian site of Palmyra, Syria.
Winter Fairy Land![]()
Fairy Mountains, Goreme National Park, Cappadocia, Turkey.
Flavian Amphitheatre![]()
Ruins of the Flavian Amphitheatre aka The Colosseum, Rome, Italy.
Notre Damme![]()
The magnificent Gothic architecture of Notre Damme, Paris, France.
Glorious Granada![]()
The multi-cultural streets of Granada, Spain.
Gruesome Grotto![]()
The gruesome Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) in the Igreja de Sao Francisco, Evora, Portugal.
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Bringing in the Catch![]()
Local women help to bring in the catch of the day, Pangandaran, Java, Indonesia.
Rafflesia![]()
The famous parasidic Rafflesia or "corpse flower", taken outside of Singkawang, Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Living with Leprosy![]()
Living on the streets in the booming city of Surabaya, Java, Indonesia.
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Travelled to Pakistan/China/Tibet/Vietnam... arrived Karachi, Pakistan then travelled to/through Hyderabad, Multan, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Taxila, Peshawar, Kyber Pass, Skardu, Gilgit, Karimabad, Passu, Sust and passed Khunjerab Pass into Tashkurgan, China, then travelled through Kashgar, Urumqi, Turpan, Hami, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Lanzhou, Chengdu, flew into Lhasa, Tibet and back, then Kunming, Nanning then crossed into Vietnam and travelled through Sapa, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Danang, Hio An, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh, Mytho and the Mekong Delta then flew back to Bangkok, Koh Phangan and back home...
Up the Khyber![]()
Late afternoon on a walkway across the Trunk Road in the bustling border city of Peshawar, Pakistan.
Passu Views![]()
On the Zarabad/Hussaini trail that follows the Hunza River, just south of Passu, Pakistan.
Kashgar Garlic seller![]()
Garlic seller at the famous "Sunday Markets" in Kashgar... where hundreds of local Uigur, Tajiks, Kirghiz and Uzbekh people arrive by donkey and cart each Sunday to trade their wares... a "very lively" scene, not to be missed!
Fit Up![]()
Couple of kids outside a clothing store in the Erdaoqiao markets, Urumqi, China.
Potala Palace![]()
The imposing Potala Palace taken late afternoon, Lhasa, Tibet.
Free Tibet![]()
Tibetan family outside the Sera Monastery, Lhasa, Tibet.
Sapa Markets![]()
Hmong villagers selling their colourful embroidered garments to western tourists on Market day in Sapa, Vietnam.
Saigon Rooster![]()
Cock fight in the back streets of Saigon (aka HCMC), Vietnam.
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Two Dogs![]()
Two Dogs embarrass themselves, much to the amusement of the local kids, Tomohon, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Dolong Port![]()
Dolong is a small port on Pulau Walea Kodi in the Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
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Travelled to Cambodia/Thailand... arrived Bangkok, then travelled to/through Ao Nang, Hat Rai Leh, Krabi, Khao Sok, Chiang Mai, Siem Reap in Cambodia, Angkor, Tonle Sap before returning home via Bangkok, Thailand...
Asian Tiger![]()
Busy news stand in Bangkok, Thailand.
Angkor Girl![]()
Cambodian girl nursing a baby on a hot afternoon in the shade of an archway, Angkor Wat, Cambodia.
Floating House![]()
Typical Vietnamese floating house-boat on the Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia.
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Mountain Meditation![]()
Monk meditates on the side of a mountain outside the Sangachoeling Gompa, overlooking the villages of Pelling, Gezing and Legship, Sikkim.
Lall Mall![]()
The backside of the bustling market and transport hub of the Lall Mall, Gangtok, Sikkim.
Lucky Day![]()
A man, down on his lucky, savours a tasty morsel at the markets, Gangtok, Sikkim.
Sacred Tsongo![]()
High altitude Tsongo Lake, Sikkim, India.
Kanchenjunga Views![]()
View to Darjeeling & Kanchenjunga from the Deolo View point, Kalimpong, West Bengal, India.
Lava Street Scene![]()
Busy main street in the village of Lava, West Bengal, India.
Curd Corner![]()
The famous Curd Corner, Sudder St, Kolkata, India.
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Blue Walls![]()
The entrance to the historic Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
The Raw Prawn![]()
Fresh prawns on ice at a local fish market in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
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River of Rubbish![]()
Rubbish "embedded" along a mountain stream in Manali, India.
Bhagsu 'Sardu' ![]()
Met this Bhagsu 'Sardu' character on the walk back from Bhagsu waterfall just past the small Shiva temple... claimed to be able to enlighten the fallen and do a great deal on a bag of weed too... lol
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Travelled to Spain/Portugal... arrived Barcelona, then travelled to/through Santiago, Porto, Douro Valley, Lisbon, Sintra, Portalegre, Guardia, Salamanca, Segovia and Madrid.. flew home via Tokyo, Japan...
Siesta![]()
An elderly Spanish couple catching an afternoon siesta in the Placa de la Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain.
Porto Views![]()
Multi coloured apartments in the old riverside district of Ribera along the Rio Douro, Porto, Portugal.
Tipple Ripples![]()
A Rio Douro river boat meanders it's way along the peaceful Douro Valley, Portugal.
Iconic Lisbon![]()
Lisbon's archtypal yellow trams, Lisbon, Portugal.
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Travelled to Peru/Bolivia... arrived Lima, then travelled to/through Huaraz, Trijillo, Cajamarca, Chiclayo, Lima, Ayacucho, Andahualas, Cuzco, Ollytaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Machu Piccu, Copacbana and La Paz.. flew home via Santiago, Chile and Auckland, New Zealand...
Naked Peruvian![]()
The legendary Peruvian Hairless dog, allegedly favourite pet of Incan royalty, Trujillo, Peru.
Cumbe Mayo![]()
The mystical petroglyphic rock formations of Cumbe Mayo, near Cajamarca, Peru.
Corny Food Shot![]()
Peruvians love their corn, hope you do too!
Ollantaytambo Inca Fortress
The massive Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo, Peru. (3 stitch shot)
Pisac Man![]()
Fabric seller at the famous Pisac weekend markets in the Sacred Valley, just outside Cuzco, Peru.
Fields of Gold![]()
Golden fields of wheat on the way to the terraced amphitheatre of Moray in the Sacred Valley near Cuzco, Peru.
Moray Inca Terraces![]()
At Moray in the Sacred Valley you'll find the unique amphitheatre-like terracing built by the Inca's. They used this terraced site as a nursery to find the optimum conditions in which to grow the plants they cultivated.
Copacabana Beach![]()
Bolivia's famous Copacabana beach taken from the summit of Cerro Calvario.
Party Time Bolivan Style!![]()
Bolivian revellers on Copacabana beach celebrating their National Day.
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Travelled to South Korea/Malaysia... arrived Seoul via KL, then travelled to/through Sokcho, Seoraksan, Samcheok, Gyeongju, Haeinsa, Busan, Jinju, Yulpo, Gwangju, and Seoul... flew home via KL...
Catching the Moment![]()
Korean nun reviewing a captured moment on her camera, Insadong, Seoul, South Korea.
Sokcho Fishing Port![]()
A plethora of Korean fishing boats taken late afternoon, Dongmyeong Port, Sokcho, South Korea.
Shilla Tumuli
An ancient Shilla burial mound (ie.Tumuli) in Gyeongju, South Korea.
Fishing Flotilla![]()
Flotilla of fishing boats moored in Nampodong harbour, Busan, South Korea.
Mountain Dew Tea Festival![]()
Korean musicians at the Hadong-gun Mountain Dew Tea Cultural Festival, Hadong-gun, South Korea.
Green Tea![]()
Neatly planted rows of green tea grown at the famous Boseong plantation, South Korea.
Chungjangno Shopping District![]()
Chungjangno is Gwangju's buzzy semi-pedestrianised shopping district, bursting at the seams with all manner of clothing shops, bars, nightclubs and restaurants. Very popular with young Korean's and tourists!
Skylines![]()
Roof of the Incheon International Airport, Seoul, South Korea.
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Travelled to China/Mongolia/Thailand... arrived in Shanghai via Bangkok, then travelled to/through Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Ulaanbaatar, Beijing... flew home via Bangkok, Thailand...
Afternoon on West Lake ![]()
The picturesque West Lake, late afternoon in Hangzhou, considered one of the beautiful cities in China.
The Eagle has Landed![]()
A Kazakh hunting eagle hooded with a tomaga and tethered to a pole called a tugir in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Mongolia.
Reflections of Life![]()
Life reflected off a building in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Sur le Garde![]()
Chinese guard on the steps leading to Chengguang Hall, Beihai Park, Beijing, China.
Summer Palace![]()
The spectacular Chinese royal garden architecture & UNESCO listed, Summer Palace, Beijing, China.
Beijing International![]()
The entrance to the massive Beijing International Airport on a hazy afternoon.
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