RF2RNMFET–Closeup detail of the Tiger's Nest Monastery showing its gilded square pagoda rooftop and traditional intricately painted woodwork, near Paro, Bhutan
RF2RKDG7K–Stacked stone cairns fill the foreground while colorful prayer flag banners form a backdrop along the rugged trail to Bhutan's Tiger's Nest Monastery
RF2RKDG32–Prayer flags strung in the trees form a colorful background behind dozens of stone cairns stacked by travelers on the trail to Tiger's Nest Monastery
RF2KKEG46–Several identical painted prayer wheels line the wall along a narrow street in Thimphu, Bhutan. The wheels are a common sight around the country.
RF2RJ4AG5–Strings of bright red hot chili peppers hanging to dry from traditional colorful painted wood Bhutanese rabsel window frames in Paro, Bhutan.
RF2RJ4AF9–A bull walks past a Bhutanese fruit vendor wearing the traditional Bhutanese gho as he stands beside a rural pathway near Punakha Dzong in Bhutan
RF2RFJEC2–A row of matching white memorial stupas surround several buildings on a terraced hillside at Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, Kingdom of Bhutan
RF2RFJEJ8–Entry gate to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, located in the Punakha district in rural Bhutan. The chorten's golden tower can be seen towering above
RF2GM1R23–The 51.5-meter-tall Buddha Dordenma statue, sits on a mountain in the Kuensel Phodrang nature park overlooking the entrance to Thimphu Valley, Bhutan.
RF2RC7N2P–Shiny golden goddess statues line the upper terrace around the Buddha Dordenma statue in Kuensel Phodrang nature park near Thimphu, Bhutan.
RF2RC7N4B–Golden goddess statue stands in silhouette against blue sky at the Buddha Dordenma monument in the Kuensel Phodrang nature park near Thimphu, Bhutan
RF2R789PX–Colorful gilded prayer wheel set in a traditional arched painted wooden niche in Bhutan. Each spin of the wheel sends another prayer out in the world.
RF2RC7M97–A row of identical shopping kiosks line a busy street in Thimphu, Bhutan. Local vendors sell clothing, jewelry, handicrafts, souvenirs and other items
RF2GT44B1–Bhutan’s Chagri Dorjeden Monastery, also called Cheri Dorji Dhen, with scaffolding in place for extensive repairs due to damage from a landslide.
RF2R789BR–A mature Takin, Bhutan's national animal, lounges in the grass while others graze behind at the Motithang Royal Takin Preserve, Thimphu, Bhutan.
RF2GT4395–Miniature stupas (tsa-tsas) piled on rocks in sunny Bhutan. Inside each clay tsa-tsa is a tiny scroll of prayers for a favorite human - living or dead
RF2GH7H35–Mature Takin (Bhutan’s national animal) grazing on a hill in the Motithang Takin Preserve (also known as the Royal Takin Preserve), Thimphu, Bhutan.
RF2GBFE9D–A woman wearing white pants and jacket and traditional conical hat shops at a busy outdoor market in Can Tho, Vietnam, Mekong Delta. March 9, 2018.
RFP65JF1–A row of ancient carved stone lions and other statues stand guard on the grounds of the Royal Palace in Bangkok, Thailand on a sunny day
RF2TAGCBY–Decorative bronze standing bird looks toward an altar piled high with colorful prayer offerings inside a Vietnamese Buddhist temple in Hanoi, Vietnam
RF2TA5MWJ–Multi-story apartment buildings line a narrow street in Hanoi, Vietnam. Shopfronts fill the ground level with motorcycle parking on the sidewalks
RF2GBFEM0–Vintage restored train engine on the grounds of the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, in Essex, Connecticut.
RF2TNG532–Arch topped iron gate set in vintage stone wall with foliage on either side, one bright pink flower blossom on the left. A garden can be seen beyond
RF2GBFEH2–Guinness oak barrel heads in Dublin, Ireland. Founded by Arthur Guinness in 1759, the Guinness Brewery was once the largest brewery in the world.
RF2H39DXY–Wide view of natural volcanic rock formations with interlocking shapes at the Giant’s Causeway, in County Antrim on the coast of Northern Ireland
RF2H39D91–Weathered uneven surface of ancient volcanic rock formations at the Giant's Causeway, located in Country Antrim, on the coast of Northern Ireland
RF2H39DDE–Basalt pillars rock formation formed by volcanic eruption 50 million years ago at The Giant's Causeway, located on the north coast of Northern Ireland
RF2H39AKB–Visitors climb on natural volcanic rock formations at the Giant’s Causeway, located at the edge of the sea on the north coast of Northern Ireland.
RF2H39DCD–Formation of basalt stone pillars created by volcanic eruption 50 million years ago at The Giant's Causeway, on the north coast of Northern Ireland
RF2GF60KT–A row of historic whitewashed buildings lines the shore in the Village of Plockton as low tide reveals the muddy tideflats in the middle distance
RF2W9DBEJ–Callanish Standing Stones form a dark silhouette against an overcast gray sky on Lewis Island, Scotland. The Neolithic arrangement is quite mysterious
RF2W9DC2F–Ancient neolithic standing stones on Lewis Island, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Part of the Callanish group, these stones are in the midst of a pasture
RF2W9DARG–Interior view of the Shawbost grain kiln on Lewis Island, Scotland. A fire under the floor dried corn and other grain so it could be ground into flour
RF2TCP8DD–Interior of the historic Norse mill on Lewis Island, Scotland. A nearby stream powers a waterwheel that turns the grindstones to grind corn into meal.
RF2RWBEN9–Reconstruction of a large 1700s thatched roof house at the Highland Folk Museum, an open air museum sharing the history of the Scottish Highlands
RF2RW5WWJ–The Kirkwall City Pipe Band marches through downtown as they perform traditional bagpipe and drum music for tourists and locals lining the sidewalk
RF2GBFDAT–Eroded by centuries of acid rain, a carved stone gargoyle watches from its perch on the south wall of the Palace at Stirling Castle, Scotland.
RF2RXJF35–Historic stone house on a rough cobblestone roadway in the Village of Culross, Fife, Scotland. Many of the restored homes are leased out as residences
RF2RYAWJC–Stone remnants of Medieval nave and cloisters at Culross Abbey, Scotland. The intact church is still used for services by the Church of Scotland
RF2RXJF39–Quaint stone cottages line a narrow cobblestone street in the village of Culross, Scotland. Just visible in the distance is the Firth of Forth.
RF2RXJF8E–Lighted votive candles inside the San Xavier del Bac Mission near Tucson, Arizona. Some of the Mission's carved and painted decor is visible behind
RF2RT1G5J–A young Native American dancer minds her steps as she competes in a shawl dance during a powwow on the San Xavier Reservation, near Tucson, Arizona.
RFWB7RM2–Looking up at the twin towers of San Xavier Mission near Tucson Arizona. Restoration is ongoing, with one of the towers restored to its original look
RFM15474–Colorful desert cactus plant with red fruit in the American Southwest
RFM15480–Sturdy whitewashed gate with zigzag bracing set between two massive stone pillars
RFM15432–Three tall palm trees stand out in contrast against a brilliant clear blue sky on a hot sunny day in the American Southwest
RFTWDTT2–Vintage restored yellow bulldozer with rusted tracks on display at a county fair. This workhorse can really move the Earth.
RF2RTF78N–Sailors are seen in silhouette against the blue sky as they climb the rigging of a tall ship to unfurl the sails to catch the rising wind
RF2H9WMKN–Costumed visitors line up in front of the chateau for a costume contest during Grand Siècle Day at Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte located 34 miles from Paris
RF2H9WMRB–Historic statues of Saints Paul, James, Thomas, Philip, Jude and Matthew flank the entrance on the façade of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.
RF2J96XEN–Tourists take photos of the Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House), built for the Paris Opera from 1861 to 1875 on the direction of Emperor Napoleon III.
RF2H9WM6A–‘Love Locks’ on Pont des Arts bridge over the River Seine, Paris, France. In 2015 the city set out to remove the locks, which were damaging the bridge
RF2J96XDX–Charles Gumery's gilded sculpture La Poésie (Poetry), shines in the sunlight atop the roof of the Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House) in Paris, France.
RF2T67FT6–Mossy carved stone blocks in foreground with still standing ancient temple wall behind at the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia
RF2T67HRP–Moss covered stone blocks lie in the shade at Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia. Each block is numbered to indicate its location for restoration
RF2T7D7NH–Closeup of a weathered laterite wall among the ruins at Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia. Laterite was often used for construction around Angkor
RF2TBBW5M–Tumbled down temple stones, some with moss and lichen covered carvings piled among the ancient ruins in Cambodia's Angkor Archaeological Park.
RF2T672E2–A Korean woman plays a traditional bamboo flute in front of several vintage ink drawings at the Korea Traditional Culture Experience Center in Incheon
RF2RR7DJ7–Funky food cart offering Hutieu, a type of flat rice noodle popular in southern Vietnam. Idle now, the cart will move to a busy street at dinner time
RF2RAHCGE–Urban agriculture in Danang, Vietnam. Small city lot filled with raised beds and container gardens produces a bounty of greens and other food crops.
RF2H12GP2–Young Vietnamese women balance clay pots on their heads as they perform a traditional ethnic dance at the ancient Cham Temple, Nha Trang, Vietnam.
RF2GYNRBH–Partially restored ruins of one of the ancient Cham Towers with a bronze incense burner at Po Nagar Tower on Cù Lao Mountain in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
RF2GYNP5E–Ornate stonework above the entrance to the restored temple at Po Nagar Cham Towers in Nha Trang, Vietnam. More ruins stand nearby on Cù Lao Mountain
RF2C27Y33–Colorful wooden fishing boats anchored in a busy waterway with a modern skyline in the distance on a sunny day in Nha Trang, Vietnam, on June 3, 2020.
RF2RNMDB9–Small temple at the birthplace of Geshey Guenden Rinchen on the footpath to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Paro, Bhutan. Rinchen was Bhutan’s 69th Je Khenpo
RF2RKDJ2C–A curtain of colorful prayer flags hangs among the trees along the trail to the Tiger's Nest Monastery in rural Bhutan on a sunny fall morning
RF2RKDGXE–A prayer wheel pagoda to one side and colorful prayer flags above the trail frame a view of Tiger's Nest Monastery perched on the mountainside ahead
RF2RKDHTF–Colorful string of printed cloth prayer flags hanging in the trees along the forest trail to the Tiger's Nest Monastery (Taktsang) in Paro, Bhutan
RF2RM9FB2–An oversized prayer wheel sheltered by a pagoda roof with typical Bhutanese painted architecture with trees and sky visible beyond near Paro, Bhutan
RF2RG0TYR–Detail of fierce carved and painted wooden dragon face cartouche at Punakha Dzong in the Kingdom of Bhutan. The dragon, or druk, is Bhutan's protector
RF2RG0TRW–Scenic view of a valley in rural Bhutan with pale green terraced rice fields, forested mountainsides and a winding river snaking into the distance
RF2RFJE85–Typical Bhutanese architecture with square overhanging roof, timber framing, painted protruding rafters, triplet windows and decorative painted murals
RF2RJ4ACM–Bhutanese man, wearing traditional gho, walks behind a group of schoolgirls across the Punakha suspension bridge, spanning the Pho Chhu River, Bhutan
RF2RG0TWW–Traditional Bhutanese architecture featuring painted woodwork, banks of ornate rabsel windows and whitewashed stone masonry at Punakha Dzong, Bhutan
RF2RFJE70–Expansive view of historic Punakha Dzong with the Mo Chhu River in the foreground and terraced green rice fields in the valley beyond in rural Bhutan
RF2RJ4AYK–Detail of traditional decorative carved, painted wooden panels with heavy timber frame, set in white stone wall at Punakha Dzong, Kingdom of Bhutan
RF2GNJ3BR–View of several of the Druk Wangyal Chortens at Bhutan’s Dochula Pass, between Thimphu and Punakha, with the snow-covered Himalaya mountains beyond
RF2GNJ2WR–A view of some of the 108 identical Druk Wangyal Chortens located at Bhutan’s Dochula Pass on the road from Thimphu to Punakha with clear blue sky
RF2GM1PWJ–A graceful golden goddess statue stands on the upper terrace around the Buddha Dordenma statue in the Kuensel Phodrang nature park near Thimphu Bhutan
RF2TD2D9M–Golden goddess statues contrast with rough rock face behind at the Buddha Dordenma monument in the Kuensel Phodrang nature park near Thimphu, Bhutan.
RF2RC7KNR–A pair of red-robed Buddhist monks walk near a traditional colorful painted building on the grounds of Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu, Bhutan.
RF2R7897R–Image of Guru Rinpoche painted on a large boulder in Thimphu valley, Bhutan. Also known as Padmasambhava, he brought Buddhism to Bhutan around 800 AD.
RF2GH7HC2–Yellow wall with open door and elaborate painted woodwork at the Thangtong Dewachen Dupthop Nunnery, Thimphu, Bhutan. Typical Bhutanese architecture.
RF2GM1P9K–Colorful prayer flags hang from the trees near a sunny clearing beside a river in rural Bhutan. Legends trace the origin of the prayer flag to Buddha.
RFP56D0K–View along a stone walkway at Bangkok imperial palace with matching pillars and colorful tile roof to one side and ornate gilded pillars to the other
RF2TBBTY9–Vintage white dragon sculpture crouches atop a clay tiled roof at a Buddhist temple in Hanoi, Vietnam. Dragon ornaments are a common sight around Asia
RF2TBBTX8–Visitors enter the inner courtyard of a Buddhist temple in Hanoi, Vietnam. The entry gate and temple feature an upswept pagoda-style clay tile roof
RF2TAGC89–Folded bolts of colorful fabric for sale at a wholesale cloth market in Hanoi, Vietnam. Many of the textiles offered are finely woven silk brocades
RF2TA5MW6–Motorcyclists ride next to a speeding train on the Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi, Vietnam. The bridge was bombed repeatedly during the Vietnam War
RF2TAGR0T–Gillette Castle, seen through the trees at Gillette Castle State Park, East Haddam, Connecticut, was built in 1914-19 for William Hooker Gillette
RF2TAGT83–Framed by summer foliage, the Chester-Hadlyme ferry motors toward the dock on the Chester shore of the Connecticut River on a sunny New England day
RF2TNGC53–Vintage iron mooring posts frame the view of colorful sailboats at anchor in the protected bay at Malahide Marina on a bright overcast summer day.
RF2GNHCB6–A bright red tour boat flying the flag of Ireland speeds past a fleet of colorful sailboats moored inside the seawall at the village of Howth, Ireland
RF2H39DXM–View across a unique formation of ancient volcanic basalt pillars and out to sea at the Giant's Causeway, located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
RF2W9DC8F–Ruins of Dun Beag Broch, an Iron-Age structure on the Isle of Skye. Found only in Scotland, a broch is a round stone tower built about 2000 years ago
RF2RYAXEJ–Angle view of carved stone gargoyle at Lews Castle, Stornoway, Lewis Island. Surrounded by roses and vines, its scary face shows fangs and wild eyes
RF2W9DB5N–View of the Dun Carloway broch, silhouetted against a cloudy sky, on top of a rugged hillside on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis, Scotland.
RF2RYAX5H–Volunteers work on excavation of the ancient Neolithic archaeological site at the Ness of Brodgar on Orkney Island, off the north coast of Scotland
RF2RYAX38–Overview of summer excavations of the ancient Neolithic archaeological site at the Ness of Brodgar on Orkney Island, off the north coast of Scotland
RF2RW5WWR–The Kirkwall City Pipe Band marches past historic stone buildings as they perform traditional pipe and drum music in downtown Kirkwall, Orkney Island
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