Photoburst ::: Travel Photography Daily Contest

At the Chalkboard ::: Anthony Pond

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

At the Chalkboard ::: Anthony Pond ::: A novice monk sits at the chalkboard in a classroom in a monastery school in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma).

Hands ::: Hadi Asgari

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

Hands ::: Hadi Asgari ::: Picture taken near Alvand, Iran.

Stormy Skies ::: Marcus Sam

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

Stormy Skies ::: Marcus Sam ::: Stormy Swiss Skies

Sunburst Surfer ::: Ben McRae

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

Sunburst Surfer ::: Ben McRae ::: A weekend away down the South Coast of New South Wales saw me up early and shooting. I wanted to capture something different, so when a surfer came along to jump of the rock shelf I asked if he would pose for me momentarily.This is a shot that proves you dont have to travel far for a cool shot.

Hand Story ::: Samer Mereani

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

Hand Story ::: Samer Mereani ::: Photo taken in Karla, India

Novice Monks Reading ::: David Lazar

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

Novice Monks Reading ::: David Lazar ::: Novice monks reading in their monastery at Inle Lake, Myanmar. Myanmar (Burma) is the most religious Buddhist country in the world with the highest proportion of monks and nuns in the population, and somewhere between 80 to 90 percent of people practicing Buddhism. Every Burmese Buddhist boy between the age of 7 and 13 is expected to enter the monastery as a novice monk for a period of a few weeks to several months. He has a choice to return to life outside the monastery at any time, or he can stay on as a monk, if he so chooses.

Old Shali in Black ::: Christophe Stramba-Badiali

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

Old Shali in Black ::: Christophe Stramba-Badiali ::: According to ancient Siwan scriptures, 40 Siwans built the fortress in 1203 A.D. to protect the community against raiding Bedouin tribes. They used kershef, a mixture of mud, sand and sun-dried salt harvested from the oasis' salt lakes, combined with palm trunks as ceilings. In 1926 unusually heavy rains destroyed much of the ancient citadel, forcing out its remaining residents. Today, the fortresses remain stand as a monument to Siwan ingenuity and offer visitors a spectacular view from the upper levels of the old city.

Brick Field ::: Dhrubajyoti Bhattacharjee

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

Brick Field ::: Dhrubajyoti Bhattacharjee ::: A woman worker working along with the male workers at a brick field located at a remote village of West Bengal.

Climbing ::: David Lazar

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

Climbing ::: David Lazar ::: Three Masai boys help each other to climb up a rock, in the Masai Mara, Kenya.

The Kelly Show ::: Luke Henkel

Thu, 9 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

The Kelly Show ::: Luke Henkel ::: This photo was taken In late June 2012. It Is of 11 times world champion Kelly Slater taking on another bomb at Cloudbreak in Fiji.

In the name of God ::: Niladri Adhikary

Wed, 8 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

In the name of God ::: Niladri Adhikary ::: Captured at Kalighat, Kolkata, WB, India. It's called Dondi (Ritual in West Bengal, India) during Sheetala Puja.

The Line ::: Goran Jovic

Tue, 7 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

The Line ::: Goran Jovic ::: My arrival to the local primary school in Sendui village in Ngorongoro region coincided with a lunch hour. These pupils lined up to receive their portion of the corn mash, for some the only meal of the day. African children truly need help and their everyday life is constantly intertwined with hunger, thirst and poverty. My mission is to raise awareness with my photo series.

Way ::: Santu Mondal

Mon, 6 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

Way ::: Santu Mondal ::: This photo was a sudden find. I loved the texture of the sand,the diversified approach of the children towards the different destination caught my attention.

Red ::: Soumya Bandyopadhyay

Sun, 5 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

Red ::: Soumya Bandyopadhyay ::: Holi colors make everything red.

Atlanta Sunset ::: Ryan Murphy

Sat, 4 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

Atlanta Sunset ::: Ryan Murphy ::: Used an ND110 to take a 4 minute exposure as the sun was setting in Atlanta, Georgia.

Old Tribe Lady ::: Santu Mondal

Fri, 3 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

Old Tribe Lady ::: Santu Mondal ::: An old tribe lady in West Bengal, India.

The Worker ::: Mahfuzul Hasan Bhuiyan

Thu, 2 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

The Worker ::: Mahfuzul Hasan Bhuiyan ::: A worker in ship making industry in Bangladesh.

The Teaching ::: Philippe Cap

Wed, 1 May 2013 00:03:02 MST

The Teaching ::: Philippe Cap ::: Novice monks in Nat Htaung Monastery - Bagan, Myanmar.

Reflections of Sukhothai ::: Renan Rosa ::: April 2013 Winner

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Reflections of Sukhothai ::: Renan Rosa ::: April 2013 Winner ::: During my trip to Sukhothai, in Thailand, I read a Buddhist phrase that says: 'Thought is like a lake: when the surface is placid and calm, everything is reflected clearly, and when the thought gets bumpy, we are unable to see clearly our true nature'.

April 2013 Weekly Winning Photos ::: Steven Goethals, Matjaz Krivic, Renan Rosa and Ingetje Tadros

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

April 2013 Weekly Winning Photos ::: Steven Goethals, Matjaz Krivic, Renan Rosa and Ingetje Tadros ::: These are this month's (April 2013) weekly winning pictures.

Sorake Beach ::: Afriadi Hikmal

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Sorake Beach ::: Afriadi Hikmal ::: Sorake is one of the best waves in the world and hosted already 7 national and international surf championships on Teluk Dalam, Nias, North Sumatra, Indonesia.

Valley of White Flowers ::: Sutapa Karmakar

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Valley of White Flowers ::: Sutapa Karmakar ::: On the way to Johnathan in south Sikkim, India, you can find this valley on the bank of River Tishta. In the month of September you can find this white flowers throughout the valley which makes this place very beautiful.

Sorting Ginger ::: Anthony Pond

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Sorting Ginger ::: Anthony Pond ::: Two women sort ginger in s sieve in a ginger godown (warehouse) in Mattencherry, Kerala, India.

Swinging Lanterns ::: Luke Henkel

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Swinging Lanterns ::: Luke Henkel ::: Chinese lanterns swing in the breeze at the Lotus Lake in Taiwan.

Mowanjum Festival ::: Ingetje Tadros

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Mowanjum Festival ::: Ingetje Tadros ::: Aboriginal woman attending corroboree at the Mowanjum Festival in Derby, Western Australia.

Twin Giraffes ::: Sarit Saliman

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Twin Giraffes ::: Sarit Saliman ::: Photographed in Uganda safaris Africa, while driving the jeep we came across these twins just stood and posed.

Worshiping with the Touch of Fire ::: Arka Dutta

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Worshiping with the Touch of Fire ::: Arka Dutta ::: Women worship on the occasion of 'Neel Puja' in West Bengal for welfare of her family.

Balloons over Bagan ::: Philippe Cap

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Balloons over Bagan ::: Philippe Cap ::: Sunrise in Bagan.

Last Stop ::: Simon Bode

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Last Stop ::: Simon Bode ::: Picture taken in La Habana, Cuba.

Reflections of Sukhothai ::: Renan Rosa

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Reflections of Sukhothai ::: Renan Rosa ::: During my trip to Sukhothai, in Thailand, I read a Buddhist phrase that says: 'Thought is like a lake: when the surface is placid and calm, everything is reflected clearly, and when the thought gets bumpy, we are unable to see clearly our true nature'.

Titan Tussel ::: Ben McRae

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Titan Tussel ::: Ben McRae ::: Late afternoon in Etosha National Park produces the most amazing light, so it is a matter of sitting back grabbing a cols drink and waiting for the show to come on in. This afternoon these two big bulls tusseled for around 45 minutes allowing me to capture this magical shot. The flickers of light are from the thousands of insects that danced around above the water in the harsh afternoon light.

Forcing the Maza ::: Steven Goethals

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Forcing the Maza ::: Steven Goethals ::: Two Hamar girls cornering a Maza; forcing him to whip them.Hamar BulljumpThe Hamar bulljump is a rite of passage where a young man (around his twenties) has to jump and run over a line of cattle. If he succeeds; he is considered to be a man.During the night and early in the morning, the female relatives of the boy who has to jump the cattle (named Okuli) start drinking sorghum beer. Some say they do this to get in the right spirit; others say they do this to get a bit numb for what is to come. It is the tradition that the female relatives of the Okuli get whipped by the Maz (men who all recently jumped the cattle) to prove their strenght but also to prove their love and loyalty towards their male relative and family. Also, a woman without scars will most likely not be able to marry. Some people may think that the whipping of women is an act of inhumanity but do not forget that these Hamar women are not forced and askdemand to get whipped. Pushing, hitting and calling the Maz names if they hesitate. The Maz initially do not want to hit the women. This demands a little bit more explanation about the Maz. After jumping the cattle; the boy will become a man and a Maza. The next couple of weeksmonths he will spent with the other Maz; going from one bulljump to the other and not being able to go home to his family. This is actually a second passage rite they have to bring to a good end. At the bulljumps they have to prove to their father and future father-in-law that they can whip woman and gather cattle. This means that he is a “real” man that can take care of his family and his cattle. The whipping is the first part of the ceremony and always takes place on low ground. When this part is done; everybody moves to high ground for the actual bulljumping. First the Okuli will undergo a sacred and secret ceremony where rings will be placed over his penis. In the meanwhile the women surround the cattle, dancing, jumping and blowing horns.

Prepare to be Blessed ::: Anthony Pond

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Prepare to be Blessed ::: Anthony Pond ::: A monk dips a sprig into a bowl of holy water to sprinkle on a visitor during a blessing at a shrine on Phnom Sampeau, near Battambang, Cambodia.

Malawai Fisherman ::: Brandi Mueller

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Malawai Fisherman ::: Brandi Mueller ::: Off the northern banks of Lake Malawi is Kande Island. This young fisher had docked his canoe and was fishing from the island with nothing more than a stick and a string. I was scuba diving around the island and was able to get this split shot from in the water.

Holi Faces ::: Subhendu Sarkar

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Holi Faces ::: Subhendu Sarkar ::: Three children on the occasion of Holi, the festival of colours.

Tawang Monastery ::: Santu Mondal

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Tawang Monastery ::: Santu Mondal ::: Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh is the largest monastery in India. It was founded near the small town of the same name in the northwestern part of Arunachal Pradesh state of India by Merak Lama Lodre Gyatso in 1680-1681 in accordance with the wishes of the 5th Dalai Lama. The monastery belongs to the Gelugpa school and has a religious association with Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, which continued during the period of British rule. It is very close to the Tibetan border, in the valley of the Tawang-chu which flows down from Tibet. The monastery is three stories high and occupies an area of 140 square meter. It is enclosed by a 610 m long compound wall. Within the complex there are 65 residential buildings and 10 other structures.Tawang Monastery is one of the largest monasteries of Mahayana sect in Asia. The monastery is also known in Tibetan as Galden Namgey Lhatse, which translates to 'celestial paradise in a clear night.' The library of the monastery has valuable old scriptures, mainly Kanjur and Tanjur, numbering 850 bundles

Evening by the Mountain Lake ::: Gregor Kapun

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Evening by the Mountain Lake ::: Gregor Kapun ::: Zgornje Jezersko is a little village in picturesque valley in Slovene Alps. It is a starting point for climbs on nearby mountain tops.

Buddhist Hermitage ::: Candle Tree

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Buddhist Hermitage ::: Candle Tree ::: Gyung-Drung Gompa.

Curtain of Light ::: Melissa Tseng

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Curtain of Light ::: Melissa Tseng ::: I took this photo recently in Bettles, Alaska when the aurora was particularly active. Words cannot describe the feeling you get when you see this in person but it was one of the most amazing things in nature I've ever seen.

Aboriginal Girl Watching the Corroboree ::: Ingetje Tadros

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Aboriginal Girl Watching the Corroboree ::: Ingetje Tadros ::: Aboriginal Mowanjum festival in Derby, Western Australia.

Tim Kat Festival ::: Matjaz Krivic

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Tim Kat Festival ::: Matjaz Krivic ::: Pilgrims dressed in white as an Earth Bound Angels reading Holy Bible in Amharic through the night near the Tabot, during a Timkat festival.

Illuminated Souls ::: Sadia Rahman

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Illuminated Souls ::: Sadia Rahman ::: This is the festival of Hindu religion. Tirodhan Dibas or death anniversary of Loknath Brahma-chari, a great saint, is observed by Hindu people at his Ashrams at Swamibagh in the city and at Barodi in Narayanganj with day-long program. The programmes include Provat Kirtan, fasting, recitation from the holy Geeta, Balyabhog, and discussion on the eventful life and works of the saint, distribution of Rajbhog and Arati-Kirtan.

Color Blast ::: Rahul Karan

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Color Blast ::: Rahul Karan ::: Indian Hindu devotees shout at others spraying colored water at the Nandagram Temple famous for Lord Krishna in Nandgaon 120 kilometers (75 miles) from New Delhi, India. During Lathmar Holi the women of Nandgaon, the hometown of Krishna, beat the men from Barsana, the legendary hometown of Radha, consort of Hindu God Krishna, with wooden sticks in response to their teasing as they depart the town.

Erbore Girl ::: Steven Goethals

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Erbore Girl ::: Steven Goethals ::: The Erbore tribe is a tribe that lives in the southwest of the Omo Valley.They are pastoralists, measuring their wealth in terms of the amount of cattle they own.The women wear a black cloth to cover their head and use colorful necklaces and earrings.The children wear a calabash hat to protect them from the sun.Another custom is bodypainting using natural products.

Valley of the Ten Peaks ::: Trevor Wain

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Valley of the Ten Peaks ::: Trevor Wain ::: Morraine Lake, Alberta, Canada

From Above ::: Claudia Fernandes

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

From Above ::: Claudia Fernandes ::: Taken from a hot air balloon in Wadi Rum, Jordan.

Drying the Dress ::: Philippe Cap

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Drying the Dress ::: Philippe Cap ::: In front of a monastery in Inle.

Lago Pehoe ::: Wendy de Kok

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 00:03:02 MST

Lago Pehoe ::: Wendy de Kok ::: Lago Pehoe is situatied in the beautiful national park Torres del Paine.In the background you see the Los Cuernos mountain massif.

Rebel ::: Santu Mondal ::: March 2013 Winner

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:03:02 MST

Rebel ::: Santu Mondal ::: March 2013 Winner ::: They are fearless... they are Restless...

Rebel ::: Santu Mondal ::: March 2013 Winner

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:03:02 MST

Rebel ::: Santu Mondal ::: March 2013 Winner ::: They are fearless... they are Restless...

March 2013 Weekly Winning Photos ::: Anthony Pond, Santu Mondal, Goran Jovic and Maryna Hobrzyk

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:03:02 MST

March 2013 Weekly Winning Photos ::: Anthony Pond, Santu Mondal, Goran Jovic and Maryna Hobrzyk ::: These are this month's (March 2013) weekly winning pictures.

Les Demoiselles de Avignon ::: Maryna Hobrzyk

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:03:02 MST

Les Demoiselles de Avignon ::: Maryna Hobrzyk ::: Students of muslim highschool during lesson in conservation laboratory in Museum of Borobur Temple.

Cementerio ::: Mercedes Noriega

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:03:02 MST

Cementerio ::: Mercedes Noriega ::: This picture has no photoshop. The zoom was hand moved while shooting the photograph.

Vuorilampi, Jyvaskyla, Finland ::: Tessa Bunney

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:03:02 MST

Vuorilampi, Jyvaskyla, Finland ::: Tessa Bunney ::: From the series JarvenjaaLakeice.

India - Varanasi - Aghori ::: Gerry Pacher

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:03:02 MST

India - Varanasi - Aghori ::: Gerry Pacher ::: What is an AghoriThe aghori is a human symbol of lord Shiva himself. The aghori lives in cemetery, the living place for lord Shiva, this is the representation that the final abode for everyone is the cemetery. And many of the aghoris roam around naked, representing the true humans and their detachment from this world of mortals who live in the world of illusion. The Aghoris are also known for eat anything. They also often dwell in charnel grounds, have been witnessed smearing cremation ashes on their bodies, and have been known to use bones from human corpses for crafting skull bowls (which Shiva and other Hindu deities are often iconically depicted holding or using) and jewellery.Some technical information:- Canon 1DX- Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS II USM at 145mm- ISO 125- 1320 sec- f2.8- developed in Lightroom and CS6- watermarkedEnjoy itRegards, Gerry

Dream ::: Indranil Ray

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:03:02 MST

Dream ::: Indranil Ray ::: Photo taken in Kolkata, India.

The Sentinel ::: Aleek Manush

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:03:02 MST

The Sentinel ::: Aleek Manush ::: It's a crowded market area in Kolkata, India. The shops were still not open when I clicked this frame in the morning. This old man is the night-guard who was taking a rest after a nights labor.

Rabari Grandmother Attending a Child ::: Ingetje Tadros

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:03:02 MST

Rabari Grandmother Attending a Child ::: Ingetje Tadros ::: Rabari grandmother attending a child in a traditional cot, Southern Rajahstan, India, 2012. Copyright: Ingetje Tadros

Sheetal Yadav with two of her three children ::: Suzanne Liem

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:03:02 MST

Sheetal Yadav with two of her three children ::: Suzanne Liem ::: Sheetal Yadav with two of her three childeren. 'My family in law lives in the same house as we do, but since my husband died, 8 years ago, they have not spoken one word to us, although we use the same frontdoor and bathroom'.

Kids Pursat Cambodia ::: Jeroen Staats

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:03:02 MST

Kids Pursat Cambodia ::: Jeroen Staats ::: Children playing on the streets of Pursat, Cambodia.