Esther's photos

A Buddha in Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal is decorated with a marigold garland, Orange marigold flowers are made into garlands and used to decorate religious statues and buildings. They are also used as offerings and decoration at funerals, weddings and other religious ceremonies AIMG_0103

A doorway in Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal is filled with baskets for sale. AIMG_0106

Garland stand in Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. Orange marigold flowers and other flowers are made into garlands and used to decorate religious statues and buildings. They are also used as offerings and decoration at funerals, weddings and other ceremonies. ODT: In a row AIMG_0109

Man in Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal. It is far too easy to take for granted modern means of transporting goods. Scenes like this should make those of us who have access to technology and transportation appreciate what we have. AIMG_0116

These are the actual colors of the weathered wooden window carvings in a second story shop near Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. This is not a Photoshop effect. AIMG_0100

A shrine carving at one of the many temples in Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu (elevation 4,600 feet) is the capital of Nepal. The area has been inhabited for over 2000 years. AIMG_0101

The windows in buildings around Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal tend to be ornate, weather worn and covered with dust and pollution. Kathmandu (elevation 4,600 feet) is the capital of Nepal. The area has been inhabited for over 2000 years. aIMG_0069

A woman lights a candle at one of the many shrines in Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu (elevation 4,600 feet) is the capital of Nepal. The area has been inhabited for over 2000 years. AIMG_0084

A stand near Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal sold shiney new locks. I was impressed by the workmanship and artistry of the locks. ODT: Repetition AIMG_0061