Category: Nepal
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Sundari Chowk
Sundari Chowk The ‘beautiful courtyard’ in the old palace of the Malla kings in Patan. The lavishly ornamented pool in the centre shows that the art of Nepalese stone carving is in no way inferior to its art of wood carving. Many ancient buildings in Patan were destroyed or heavily damaged during the 2015 earthquake.…
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Gateway of delight
Gateway of delight Exquisite wood carving, that’s what the Newari artists of Nepal are masters of. See the modest expression of pleasure on the lady’s face while the man next to her holds her arm. A gateway of delight. Let’s pass through. Photo of the week: Durbar Square, Patan, Lalitpur, Nepal 2018
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Temple tree
Temple tree A banyan tree does not begin its life from a seed in the ground. Its seed needs another tree, a rock or some other structure on which to take root and develop. It is therefore not a parasite, but an epiphyte. If the tree grows on top of another tree, over time the…
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Teashop happiness
Teashop happiness A mother and daughter in their little teashop in the mountains around Pokhara. The scene exudes modest simplicity and natural relaxation. The girl’s amused expression brings a smile to our faces too. We are part of a moment of infectious joy. Life can be so beautiful! Photo of the week: Pokhara, Nepal, 1996
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Composition in ochre and black
Composition in ochre and black The colour scheme and the arrangement of the shapes within the frame of the photograph evoke a sense of harmony. The hen must have just pecked some grain from the black pot, which is now tilting towards her. The pot, which is balanced, reinforces the overall feeling of harmony. Harmony…
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