Taj Mahal Agra,, India 1990s

Taj Mahal 

Agra, India

c 1990s 

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Below quote from;  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal

On many trips to India I try to find some time to visit what is described as........ "The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".^[6]

Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles.<sup>"
quote is from  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal

Adding the "unusual" to the typical Taj photo is of interest to me.</sup>

Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal 1991

Boudhanath Stupa

Kathmandu, Nepal 

1991

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If I remember correctly this was on Buddha's Birthday; a day of great celebration.

One walks clockwise around the stupa reciting prayers, keeping track of the number of recitations with the prayer beads. The cylinders shown at about head level are spun by hand as people walk by...spinning them automates other prayers.

Camera; Nikon F2

Lens; Nikkor 24mm, f2

Buddha Thailland 1991

Buddha

Thailand

1991

Two White Swans

Two White Swans

c 1980s

Likely in Spring Grove Cemetery

Cincinnati, Ohio

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 Camera; Nikon F2

 Lens; 200mm Nikkor f 2.8