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Gnathang, is a historical secret destination in old Silk Route, located at an altitude about 14,000ft in the Eastern Himalayan mountain range in East Sikkim.

Tiger cub stretching lazily

Panorama of Sportsman Lake Campground in Yellowstone National Park.

Flower girl delighted to catch the floating scarf at the children's museum

When I asked permission in my basic Spanish to take this family photo of three generations the Matriarch graciously agreed and promptly began sewing. She proudly explained her sewing machine was a mem

Air Show Display

A camel trader prepares a fire by his camp in the desert as the heat of the day is replaced by the bitter cold nights

Exploring Glacier National park's historic lodges on a very blustery day.

Om Bok festival Keyboard Instrument In addition to the main ceremony there Ngo Boat Race Festival - the largest festival in the region with many teams Ngo boat in and out of the temple to participate

Grandpa shares his medals from World War II

Reflection of Sequoias in water bubble.

people making the cart look pretty for the wedding

This Amazon fisherman connected directly with me as my skiff passed his dugout in the early morning. His stare made a bridge between us for a few brief seconds.

Infrared photograph of Split at dawn

Woman collecting water from dry land.

Small town Sicily

Mountain goat sighting while hiking in glacier!

Busy Street of New York

Two flower girls playing enjoying the toys in the water at the Children's Museum

11th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

Grandpa shares his medals from World War II

Grandpa shares his medals from World War II

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