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Free horses at the Natural Monument named "Rena e Hedhun" (Throwing Sand)

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Beauty shot of a member of Senegal's Wolof Tribe to represent and show their beautiful culture.

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While walking along Sanur beach early in the morning, I saw 4 anglers standing at knee deep water level off the shore together trying their luck.

Chinese people living in Kolkata celebrate Dragon fest on the day of Chinese New Year

Crossing the Bastei Bridge

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3 pilgrims resting along the Ganges river side of Varanasi, probably after worshipping.

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Two kids playing the high flying ball game know as sepak takraw. Sepak means kick and takraw means ball.

11th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

Chinese people living in Kolkata celebrate Dragon fest on the day of Chinese New Year

Chinese people living in Kolkata celebrate Dragon fest on the day of Chinese New Year

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