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Sunday, April 15, 2012

The Bayon Temple 2010

A pond reflects the temple's facade.

The breathtaking Bayon, which stands at the center of Angkor Thom.

(less edited photograph of the Bayon)

Faces carved into its towers is a distinct feature of the temple.

 "a muddle of stones, a sort of moving chaos assaulting the sky." -Maurice Glaize 

A man, a monkey, and a motorcycle.

Scaly fruits sold near the temple.
They look strange but they're sweet and tart, and good for you!  

Tour of Angkor Thom (a royal city built by the end of the 12th century).  Siem Reap, Cambodia.
September 7, 2010.

Thursday, April 05, 2012

Grand, indeed! 2011

Colorful Turkish textiles. 

The Grand bazaar is one of the largest and oldest covered markets.

World famous Turkish tiles.

I've always loved Ottoman mosaic lamps.

I wish I could take all of these home!
The Grand Bazaar.  Istanbul, Turkey.  June 2, 2011.

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Cherry Blossoms








"In the cherry blossom's shade
there's no such thing
as a stranger." -Issa

Sakura trees in Soka University.  Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan. April 5, 2010.