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Jellyfish or Jelly, a major non-polyp form in the phylum Cnidaria, a free-swimming marine animal consisting of gelatinous umbrella-shaped bell and trailing tentacles. Photo taken in Audubon Aquarium o

Walking along a street in Yangon, Myanmar

Tea express delivery in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.

Farming and Agriculture is the root of American Culture. One can get a taste of Vermont farm life in Shelburne Farms. It is a classic 1400-acre farm laid out by Frederick Law Olmsted, America's premie

In awe of the bleakness of the industrial German cityscape, after climbing to the top of the Cologne cathedral.

After just passing through security, I saw the Biman Bangladesh's DC 10 starting to leave. I was so excited to see this plane because it is due to retire at the end of 2013. I shot this photo with my

Sleep Anywhere--A cat of my neighbor.

All of them are my neighbors. It is such kind of a custom to greet other people in the morning or just asking questions about their works that they are going to do.

The Human Struggle Nothing is ever good enough, we will always strive to build taller, to have more, to become better. @ Hong Kong

A snowy and extremely gloomy day in Venice, but had to stop to admire the uniqueness of the city. But it was snowing too heavily so I didn't take the risk to take out my camera and so, took this phot

A man who is shaping a bunch of metal using a grinder machine.

Driving along a road in Kent, we passed this house and the orange light in the window caught my eye, like a warm ember amidst the cold. We turned back just so I could take a photo before we carried o

Cat of my neighbor that usually comes to my house.

Teacher of Patience--A spider that I usually see in my former bathroom

Having a stroll along a canal in Amsterdam on a gloomy evening.

Sunset at Kandawgyi Lake amidst prayers, looking towards Shwedagon Pagoda.

The Human Struggle Never give up, because there is always something to fight for. @ Anne Frank's statue in Amsterdam.

Under Sun Shine--Hanging out with my niece by riding motorcycle

A busy morning at a Burmese market, but when I saw the curiousity and naivety of the local girl, it felt so tranquil and slow so pleasant.

Exploring a hillside in South Korea and discovered aqueduct system.

three men having siesta.street of hong kong

a man resting in one of the walls in hong kong.

Exploring the exterior gardens of the Korean War Museum.

11th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

Driving along a road in Kent, we passed this house and the orange light in the window caught my eye, like a warm ember amidst the cold. We turned back just so I could take a photo before we carried o

Driving along a road in Kent, we passed this house and the orange light in the window caught my eye, like a warm ember amidst the cold. We turned back just so I could take a photo before we carried on.

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© Ryan Tong.
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12.2012

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