Visiting Two Of Kathmandu’s UNESCO Sites
Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital city, is home to a number of a number of ancient UNESCO World Heritage Sites and two of the more popular locations are Swayambunath Stupa and Boudhanath Continue Reading →
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The Flowers Before The Deities
Description: Guru Rinpoche, Buddha and Chenrezig (left to right in the image) watch over Amideva Buddha Park on the lower reaches of the hill on which sits Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu. Continue Reading →
Photographing Buddha’s Birthplace
Description: You’re not allowed to take photos inside Buddha’s birthplace but you’re not missing a lot. It’s an open excavation back thousands of years that is often hot and muggy. There Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Gangtey Monastery, Phobjika Valley, Bhutan
Title: Gangtey Monastery, Phobjika Valley, Bhutan Location: Phobjika Valley, Bhutan, Asia Description: Sitting at nearly 10,000′, Gangtey Monastery is a buddhist monastery built some 300+ years ago. Classic Bhutanese architecture and Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Amideva Buddha Park
Title: Amideva Buddha Park Location: Swayambhunath, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia Description: Amideva Buddha Park is a free attraction at the base of Swayambhunath in Kathmandu, Nepal. The there statues (better photo below) represent Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Mani Stones And Machermo
Title: Mani Stones And Machermo Location: The Trail To Gokyo, Khumbu Region, Nepal, Asia Description: No filters or polarizers needed. Just crisp air, rugged mountains and reminders of the Buddhist influence Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Buddha On The Mountain
Title: Buddha On The Mountain Location: Gokyo Ri, Solukhumbu, Nepal, Asia Description: At 17,500′ above sea level, this is surely one of the highest Buddhas in the world. Gokyo Continue Reading →
Digital Creation Of The Day – Boudhanath Stupa
Title: Boudhanath Stupa Description: Every tour to Kathmandu stops at Boudhanath Stupa at some point and for good reasons. Besides all the shops ringing the stupa, the site is a Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Durbar Square Wall Details
Title: Durbar Square Wall Details Location: Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia (27°40’20” N 85°25’40” E) Description: Known commonly as Bhaktapur Durbar Square, to differentiate it from the other two Durbar Square’s in Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – National Memorial Chorten – Bhutan
Title: National Memorial Chorten – Bhutan Location: Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia Description: The National Memorial Chorten is seen here decorated for the Royal Wedding in 2011. Located in Thimphu, the capital Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Prayer Wheel, Bhutan
Title: Prayer Wheel, Bhutan Location: Bumthang Valley, Bhutan Photograph Creative Commons Copyright Non Commercial Peter West Carey Are you interested in joining a photo tour in Nepal, Bhutan, India or Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Buddha Above The Valley
Title: Buddha Above The Valley Location: Thimphu, Bhutan Description: Sitting at a height of 129’, this Buddha is the largest sitting Buddha statue in the world. The grounds were Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Tibetan Stupa And Himalayas
Title: Tibetan Stupa And Himalayas Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey Would you like to purchase this photo or license it? Email me. Subscribe to Photo Of The Day: Enter Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Buddha Before Dawn
Title: Buddha Before Dawn Location: Swayambunath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey
Photo Of The Day – Row of Buddhas – Gary Arndt
Title: Row of Buddhas Location: Ayutthaya, Thailand Photograph Copyright: Gary Arndt