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High five at the Arsenale
High five at the Arsenale Except for the time of the Biennales, the corner of Venice in which the Arsenale is situated is hardly touched by the mass of tourists. While between Rialto and San Marco the people inch forward in their thousands, the Arsenale remains deserted. Photos of the week: Arsenale, Venice, Italy 2022
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Waiting for you
Waiting for you All set for sunset. Photo of the week: Beach at Betalbatim, Goa, India 2022
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Looking back
Looking back 31st December, it has been quite a year. Wishing you a happy new year ahead. Photo of the week: Betalbatim, Goa, India 2022
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Blood of Jesus
Blood of Jesus We still have to commemorate his birth, tomorrow. So let’s first rejoice before we deplore his untimely death. What delights me most in this picture is the tip of the woman’s skirt blowing in the evening breeze. Photo of the week: Blood of Jesus, Betalbatim, Goa, India 2022
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Worshiping mess
Worshiping mess Colours, spices, milk, coconuts, flowers, sweets and what not are used as offerings to the multitude of Hindu gods. In many temples and shrines one can see that devotees like making a mess of it. A holy mess. With a little paint and a bit of good will a stone can be transformed…
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Medieval wood carving
Medieval wood carving On the underside of the hinged seats of the choir stalls in medieval churches often a ‘misericord’ was carved, a small wooden seat on which the clergyman could lean while he was supposed to stand during long parts of the different services. So normally a misericord was hidden from view, either because…
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Ter Apel infirmary
Ter Apel infirmary The village of Ter Apel in The Netherlands has lately come into the news because of the inhuman conditions in the overcrowded Center for Asylum Seekers. Before the establishment of this Center, Ter Apel was known for the well preserved remains of the medieval Monastery of the Order of the Holy Cross.…
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So cute
So cute A happy bridal couple but the bridesmaids steal the show. Photo of the week: Betalbatim, Goa, India 2022
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In your mother’s footsteps
In your mother’s footsteps Trying out your mother’s footwear; who hasn’t done that when still a child? Photo of the week: Ganj, Orchha, India 2017
