Photographs of places around the world
Engraving in India is a popular occupation. People work all day using precious and semi precious materials, yet get paid very little.
Here, a man works with near paper thin gems to place on a jewelry box cover.
Barcelona is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. From a nearby hillside the characteristics of this city stand out as being a city of art and character.
There’s probably few other places on earth with rock formations like Goreme in Turkey. With valleys upon valleys of soft rock craved out into shapes by years of weather beating.
This particular valley is named love valley due to the phallic shapes that have formed all along its side.
Travel Photography from India
The cow is sacred in India, as is the most sacred river in all of India. It’s not unusual to see people bathing their cows in the Ganges in the morning and at night. To have the life of a cow in India, is pretty relaxing at times!
When many people visit the Ganges in Varanasi, they stick to the river itself. But high up above is a long line of wonderful old buildings.
Amongst them, ancient old watch towers. Uses centuries ago to spot invaders from across the shore line.
It’s like another world. A snapshot taken from a movie set. But, Patan is a living and breathing city in Nepal. Not all of the rooftops look like this, but this is a prime example of what should be protected and preserved today.
A living and breathing historical city accessible to all.
Bran Stoker never knew about this place. But, Vlad Tepes, the man Stoker based the Dracula character on did, once, stay here. Maybe.
I’ll be the first one to admit that I was disappointed at this castle. It is more of a tower than a castle. A museum to Queen Marie is inside, and there are no Vlad references.
That said, outside you will be subjected to countless touts selling Dracula souvenirs.
Don’t worry though, coming up soon on FotoArk will be a real castle from Romania where I am sure Vlad really did stay. And yes, it’s gothic!
Boats like this in The Philippines are known as “bankas”. They transport people short distances all over small islands, or along the coast.
They are also used for fishing, and transporting goods. Some are decorated with bright colors like this one, which make them really stand out.
Imam square or Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan (Esfahan) ran. Noted for it’s extreme beauty this is a great place to come at night to see local Iranians taking quite walks in the square.
A peaceful and tranquil place that’s also surrounded by some great places to eat!
Nowhere in the world is there a sunrise like that on the Ganges. Golden colors sweeps along its sandy shores and sparkle like nowhere else. A 5am wake up call is needed, but for a once in a lifetime experience it’s worth it.