Esther's photos with the keyword: Earth Asia

All manners of vehicles travel the roads in Varasani, India AIMG_9809

Winter mornings in Varasani can get chilly and people would dress their dogs and goats in old sweaters to keep them warm Very odd. AIMG_9816

Animal powered vehicles were still popular in Varasani, India AIMG_9811

Red sandstone walkways in Agra, India AIMG_6027

In India, drivers fend for themselves. Horns are in constant use solely for the purpose of signaling that the vehicle is on the road. At night, most vehicles drive using their high beam headlights. When they approach other vehicles, they are supposed to "dip" their headlights by switching to the low beam setting. This brightly decorated truck has a painted reminder to do so. AIMG_6012

Many of the carvings at Chand Baori, an ancient stepwell located in the village of Abhaneri near Jaipur, have been damaged or destroyed but this beautiful carving still retains its beauty. The water could be reached by descending a series of stairs carved into the walls and the depths provided a cool retreat from the heat of summer. AIMG_5995

The entrance to the site of the Taj Mahal is enormous, as is evidenced by comparing it to the size of the people passing through it.. The building known as the Taj Mahal is actually a mausoleum on the other side of this entrance. It was built in Agra, India by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. In addition to the iconic mausoleum, there are a number of other significant structures on the site. Contruction took place from about 1632 until approximately 1653. AIMG_6028

A child's view from a school outside of Angkor Wat, Cambodia. These two young boys wanted to be outside playing and not stuck in their dark crowded classroom. AThailand 553