Photoburst ::: Travel Photography Daily Contest

Mursi Nobleness ::: Pascal Mannaerts

Sun, 5 Feb 2012 00:03:02 MST

Mursi Nobleness ::: Pascal Mannaerts ::: I took this picture near Jinka, in a Mursi village, in the lower Omo valley in November 2011. The lower valley of the Omo is currently believed by some to have been a crossroads for thousands of years as various cultures and ethnic groups migrated around the region. To this day, the people of the valley include the Mursi, Suri, Nyangatom, Dizi and Me'en tribes...

Corn Harvest ::: Neil Subhash

Sat, 4 Feb 2012 00:03:02 MST

Corn Harvest ::: Neil Subhash ::: Picture taken at a village in Nepal.

Dani Elder ::: Grenville Charles

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 00:03:02 MST

Dani Elder ::: Grenville Charles ::: A Dani Elder from West Papua, Indonesia.

Teamwork ::: Shubhankar Basu

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 00:03:02 MST

Teamwork ::: Shubhankar Basu ::: The desert festival in Jaisalmer, 2011.

Child with Candy ::: Jus Medic

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:03:02 MST

Child with Candy ::: Jus Medic ::: Child and his mother near Cuzco, Peru.

Split ::: Anto Hardi ::: January 2012 Winner

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Split ::: Anto Hardi ::: January 2012 Winner ::: This is a traditional sport that has been worldwide that exist in the Sumatran province of western Indonesia precisely in the City of Batusangkar... a burst of excitement after the harvest ... and embodied in a traditional sport that is Pacu Jawi.

Split ::: Anto Hardi ::: January 2012 Winner

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

January 2012 Weekly Winning Photos ::: Christophe Stramba-Badiali, Rajesh Dhar, Christophe Stramba-Badiali and Anto Har

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

January 2012 Weekly Winning Photos ::: Christophe Stramba-Badiali, Rajesh Dhar, Christophe Stramba-Badiali and Anto Har ::: These are this month's (January 2012) weekly winning pictures.

Traveller ::: Sirsendu Gayen

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Traveller ::: Sirsendu Gayen ::: Photo taken in Uttarakhand.

Working Together ::: Anindya Phani

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Working Together ::: Anindya Phani ::: Picture taken in Gourdoho.

Made For Each Other ::: Shivji Joshi

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Made For Each Other ::: Shivji Joshi ::: Camel man while passing through desert taking rest on sand dune.

Holy Bath ::: Saptarshi Sanyal

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Holy Bath ::: Saptarshi Sanyal ::: In Bihar, the waters of the hot springs in Rajgir are famous for their curative properties due to sulphur content. This is also one of the oldest fortified cities in the world and a very important Buddhist pilgrimage site.

Home ::: Ro-hsuan Chen

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Home ::: Ro-hsuan Chen ::: 'One never reaches home', she said. 'But where paths that have an affinity for each other intersect, the whole world looks like home, for a time.' - Hermann Hesse, Demian

A Kitchen ::: Utpal Das

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

A Kitchen ::: Utpal Das ::: Picture taken in North Bengal.

Spilt ::: Anto Hardi

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Spilt ::: Anto Hardi ::: This is a traditional sport that has been worldwide that exist in the Sumatran province of western Indonesia precisely in the City of Batusangkar... a burst of excitement after the harvest ... and embodied in a traditional sport that is Pacu Jawi.

Horse Fair ::: Jos� Maria Pimentel

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Horse Fair ::: Jos� Maria Pimentel ::: The Goleg� Horse Fair dates back to the 18th century.

Arabian Boy ::: Hesham Alhumaid

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Arabian Boy ::: Hesham Alhumaid ::: Picture taken in Saudi Arabia.

Samba! ::: Kenny Morris

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Samba! ::: Kenny Morris ::: Friday night at the local Samba club.

Converses ::: Anne Petitfils

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Converses ::: Anne Petitfils ::: Zanskarpa in traditional clothes (except 'converses') running around the monastery during the Sani Festival - Zanskar.

Nubian Woman ::: Christophe Stramba-Badiali

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Nubian Woman ::: Christophe Stramba-Badiali ::: Nubians are the people of southern Egypt and northern Sudan, settling along the banks of the Nile from Aswan.

Korowai Girl ::: Grenville Charles

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Korowai Girl ::: Grenville Charles ::: A girl from the Korowai tribe at home with other family members in the remote jungle of West Papua, Indonesia.

Streetsweeper ::: Wilko Kronemeijer

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Streetsweeper ::: Wilko Kronemeijer ::: Female streetsweeper resting on her bicycle

Morning After Snowfall ::: Kevin Close

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Morning After Snowfall ::: Kevin Close ::: The morning after a snowstorm a young Mongolian child clears off his family's yurt.

Whaling Boat ::: Mark Keelan

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Whaling Boat ::: Mark Keelan ::: Old boat left abandoned when the Whaling station closed. Taken in Antarctica, 2004

Girl Through Wires ::: Sam Belletto

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Girl Through Wires ::: Sam Belletto ::: This young girl was peering out of this second story window. The building looked like it had been bombed. I assume the man behind her is her father.

Potala Palace ::: Krzysztof Stepien

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Potala Palace ::: Krzysztof Stepien ::: Tibetans pilgrims in front of the Potala Palace in Lhasa.

Playground ::: Loic Brohard

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Playground ::: Loic Brohard ::: The Tonle Sap is a large body of water (Cambodian meaning 'Large Fresh Water River' but more commonly translated as 'Great Lake'), it is a combined lake and river system of huge importance to Cambodia. It is the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia and is an ecological hot spot The Tonle Sap is one of the most productive inland fisheries in the world, supporting over 3 million people and providing over 75 percent of Cambodia's annual inland fish catch and 60 percent of Cambodians' protein intake.

Faith ::: Rajesh Dhar

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Faith ::: Rajesh Dhar ::: A devotee gets pierced during the Gajan festival of rural Bengal.

Ganga Aarti at Varanasi ::: Saumalya Ghosh

Sun, 8 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Ganga Aarti at Varanasi ::: Saumalya Ghosh ::: The famous Ganga aarti is being performed at Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi in spite of heavy rain. This traditional fire ritual is performed everyday under the open sky at Dashashwamedh ghat.

Children's Art ::: Pronov Ghosh

Sat, 7 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Children's Art ::: Pronov Ghosh ::: Every child is a deliberate, passionate creation of God.

Child Look ::: Christophe Stramba-Badiali

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Child Look ::: Christophe Stramba-Badiali ::: Gety is a forgotten region where thousands of civilians remain caught in the fighting...

Work Out ::: Subhendu Sarkar

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Work Out ::: Subhendu Sarkar ::: The shot was taken in an Akhara (Gymnasium) in Varanasi where people indulge in work out and wrestling in traditional way.

Jump ::: Gilchrist Yeo

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Jump ::: Gilchrist Yeo ::: Children of countryside.

Agony of Bondage ::: Sanghamitra Sarkar

Tue, 3 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Agony of Bondage ::: Sanghamitra Sarkar ::: Picture taken in West Bengal.

Bengali Friends ::: David Lazar

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

Bengali Friends ::: David Lazar ::: Two Bangladeshi friends play around on an old building at a train station. We were making each other laugh, and for the sake of a fun photo the boys decided to climb up onto the sil, but only one was successful.

4-1 ::: Muhamad IQbal

Sun, 1 Jan 2012 00:03:02 MST

4-1 ::: Muhamad IQbal ::: Fans of Arema Indonesia Football Club.

Mowanjum Boy ::: Ingetje Tadros ::: December 2011 Winner

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

Mowanjum Boy ::: Ingetje Tadros ::: December 2011 Winner ::: In the culture of the Worora, Ngarinyin, and Wunumbul tribes, which make up the Mowanjum community outside Derby, Western Australia, the Wandjina is the supreme spirit being.Today, through the efforts of the Mowanjum elders and artists and many dedicated local people and businesses, the Wandjina culture is not being lost. Rather, as the artists continue to paint and the Mowanjum children begin to rediscover their own beliefs and heritage, the culture is evolving.This image is taken at Mowanjum where the largest traditional corroboree is open to the general public in Western Australia.

Mowanjum Boy ::: Ingetje Tadros ::: December 2011 Winner

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

December 2011 Weekly Winning Photos ::: Luiza Metello, David Lazar, Ingetje Tadros and Kalpana Chatterjee

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

December 2011 Weekly Winning Photos ::: Luiza Metello, David Lazar, Ingetje Tadros and Kalpana Chatterjee ::: These are this month's (December 2011) weekly winning pictures.

The Upper Room ::: Kinsey Moran

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

The Upper Room ::: Kinsey Moran ::: I took this picture during a day excursion to Morocco. We were just about to enter the marketplace and outside the marketplace in town were what I assumed were apartment buildings like this one. Instead of an actual curtain, a sheet had been hung for a window cover and was caught in a breeze.

The Crimson Rocks ::: Ranita Sengupta

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

The Crimson Rocks ::: Ranita Sengupta ::: This photograph was taken during the sunset at Monument Valley. The hues of the setting sun gave a mesmerizing touch to the red rocks of Monument Valley.

Watch your step! ::: Kalpana Chatterjee

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

Watch your step! ::: Kalpana Chatterjee ::: A young monk scampering down the steps of the Thiksey monastery . he holds his texts in one hand and tries to get his flying robe in place. He is getting late for school. the Monastery houses a school for young monks to learn Buddhism.

Winter Fun ::: Shubhankar Basu

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

Winter Fun ::: Shubhankar Basu ::: Xmas at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.

Seattle Skyline ::: Sandeep Umarani

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

Seattle Skyline ::: Sandeep Umarani ::: Skyline from Kerry Park, Seattle.

Climbing Home ::: Grenville Charles

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

Climbing Home ::: Grenville Charles ::: A boy from the Korowai tribe climbs to his tree top home.

Djeema in BW ::: Giorgio Mercuri

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

Djeema in BW ::: Giorgio Mercuri ::: People enjoying.

The Welcome Tune ::: Prasanta Singha

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

The Welcome Tune ::: Prasanta Singha ::: This shot was taken at the gateway of Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, INDIA. This local guy was playing the folk tunes to welcome the tourist on his musical instrument by name RAAVAN HATA.

Iceberg ::: Mark Keelan

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

Iceberg ::: Mark Keelan ::: Taken from a Zodiac on the way back to the ship after visiting the Argentinian research base, Esperanza

Liberty of Sky ::: Md. Akhlas Uddin

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

Liberty of Sky ::: Md. Akhlas Uddin ::: The Egret flight on the sky.

Mowanjum Boy ::: Ingetje Tadros

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

Mowanjum Boy ::: Ingetje Tadros ::: In the culture of the Worora, Ngarinyin, and Wunumbul tribes, which make up the Mowanjum community outside Derby, Western Australia, the Wandjina is the supreme spirit being.Today, through the efforts of the Mowanjum elders and artists and many dedicated local people and businesses, the Wandjina culture is not being lost. Rather, as the artists continue to paint and the Mowanjum children begin to rediscover their own beliefs and heritage, the culture is evolving.This image is taken at Mowanjum where the largest traditional corroboree is open to the general public in Western Australia.

The Mourner ::: Rajib Singha

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

The Mourner ::: Rajib Singha ::: A Kashmiri youth bleeds from self inflicted wounds while taking part in a Muharram procession mourning the killing of Hussein ibn Ali, the grandson of Muhammad and his family and followers (consisting of 72 people, including women, children and aged people) by army of Yazid I at the Battle of Karbala on his orders. Surviving members of the family of Hussein and that of his followers were taken captive and marched to Damascus and imprisoned there.

The Incendiary ::: Ada Panich

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

The Incendiary ::: Ada Panich ::: Every year on December the 9th in the central Italy is celebrated the Holiday of the Coming, and big bonfire named Fochere are lit. Its a remembrance of an ancient legend when angels brought the Holy House from Nazareth to Loreto, here in the Marche, region where I live.

Fisherman's Smile ::: Kani Polat

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

Fisherman's Smile ::: Kani Polat ::: Picture taken in Bodrum.

Tango ::: Bernabe Della Mattia

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

Tango ::: Bernabe Della Mattia ::: During the dancing.

Morning Light ::: Gerry Pacher

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

Morning Light ::: Gerry Pacher ::: Sometimes the day starts with a dream ... until you get touched by the delicate morning light ...Enjoy the delicate morning light.Some technical information:- Hasselblad H4D-40- Hasselblad HCD 35-90 mm (40mm)- ISO 200- f11- 4sec- Lee 0.9 NDG filterRegards, Gerry

Urban Beauty ::: Suman Ghosh

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

Urban Beauty ::: Suman Ghosh ::: I saw this beautiful Muslim girl and I took her picture.

Woman Cooking ::: Yann Verbeke

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

Woman Cooking ::: Yann Verbeke ::: A woman is preparing dinner inside a small hut. A hole in the roof let's the smoke get out and the rays of sun shine in.

Indian Man ::: Samer Mereani

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

Indian Man ::: Samer Mereani ::: This is an indian man i met in Kochi, Kerala in Sep. 2011 :)

After Sunset ::: Sebastian Wasek

Fri, 9 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

After Sunset ::: Sebastian Wasek ::: Manarola is a small town, a frazione of the comune of Riomaggiore, in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northern Italy. It is the second smallest of the famous Cinque Terre towns frequented by tourists.

Thai Girl Portrait ::: David Lazar

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 00:03:02 MST

Thai Girl Portrait ::: David Lazar ::: A portrait of a Thai girl. She was one of the students of an English class I was asked to teach for half a day.