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  • Village Chief explaining dance culture in Yap Micronesia.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Chief-Explaining-Dance-Culture--Yap.JPG
  • A spectacular bird mask, with a cobra in the beak.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Radically creative fashion by Harajuku girl. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
    Harajuku-Girl--Tokyo--Japan.JPG
  • Entrance to a three storied temple that is  made in the Indo-Aryan style of architecture and has  intricate carvings on the pillars with prominent friezes.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    People-in-Temple-Doorway--India.JPG
  • Umbrellas mark out the places where senior religious leaders perform public puja (prayer).<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Impressive radically creative fashion in Harajuku. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • The marigolds are a flash of color amid the grim smokey business of cremation that continues day and night on the ghats in Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Girl-Selling-Candle-Offerings-Varana...jpg
  • Three-storied temple made in the Indo-Aryan style of architecture has intricate carvings on the pillars with prominent friezes.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Temple-Rajasthan--India.JPG
  • Holy offerings of flowers with diyas float on the surface of the river Ganga.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Floating-Offerings-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • Impressive radically creative fashion in Harajuku. Harajuku Girl, Tokyo Japan
    Radical-Fashion-in-Harajuku--Tokyo--...JPG
  • Boats moored on the bank of river, waiting for tourists.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Ghats-in-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • Umbrellas mark out the places where senior religious leaders perform public puja (prayer).<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Puja-on-the-Ghats-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • Mahout and his decorated elephant in Agra.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Painted-Elephant-Agra--India.jpg
  • Colorful saris contrast with the stark, dry landscape of rural Rajasthan.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Walking-Rural-Rajasthan--India.JPG
  • Dawn view of the Taj Mahal on a foggy winter morning.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Dawn-at-Taj-Mahal--India.jpg
  • Shaving the head on visiting the Ganges is thought to bring spiritual purification.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Head-Shaving-on-Ghats-Varanasi--Indi...jpg
  • A beautiful example of Laotian architecture, this building is used for the ordination of Buddhist monks.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Tourists enjoying the Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
    Taj-Mahal-and-People--India.jpg
  • Worker repairing fountains in the pool of Taj Mahal.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Taj-Mahal-and-Worker--India.jpg
  • Exterior view of Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Taj-Mahal-Side-View-Agra--India.jpg
  • Over 500 bodies are burnt every day on the ghats, requiring many tons of wood.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Wood-Used-in-Cremations-Varanasi--In...jpg
  • A single shot taken from the smoke blackened balcony above the burning ghat where hundred of bodies are cremated every day.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Burning-Ghat-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • The staff at the Taj Lake Palace are really outstanding. The traditional doorman is a great way to be welcomed on your arrival.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Silhouette of doorman in traditional costume with parasol at the Taj Lake Palace.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Doorman-Silhouette-at-the-Taj-Lake-P...JPG
  • Girl flying  kite on roof of her house located near old temple in Rajasthan.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Kite-Flying-and-Old-Temple--India.JPG
  • Smiling children  standing on the bank of river Yamuna and Taj Mahal in the background.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Children-and-Taj-Mahal--India.jpg
  • Detail of artistically decorated fresco depicting the king riding an elephant - in state with his soldiers.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Fresco-of-Elephant-and-Maharaja--Ind...JPG
  • Decorative mural in vivid colors showing horse riders carrying swords.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Fresco-of-Horses-and-Riders--India.JPG
  • A smiling Hmong girl displaying festival costumes of the villagers.  The colorful outfits are worn at the time of the New Year festivities celebrated by the Hmong and other hill tribes in northern Laos.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • View of the Taj Mahal from a window at the Oberoi Amarvilas.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Taj-Mahal-from-Oberoi-in-Agra--India.jpg
  • The jungle gradually reclaims this abandoned temple.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Reflection of Taj Mahal in a pool flanked by gardens and walkways.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Taj-Mahal--India.jpg
  • Old fresco of tiger hunting in days gone by. Times have changed, and now there are national parks where tigers are protected.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Hunting-Fresco--India.JPG
  • Early morning light illuminates a lake temple with lilies floating in the foreground.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Lake-Temple--India.JPG
  • Ascetic with tilak on his forehead is sitting on the bank of River Ganga in Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Sadhu-on-the-Ghats-at-Varanasi--Indi...jpg
  • Camel shepherds in the Rajasthani countryside.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Camel-Owner-Rajasthan--India.jpg
  • Taj Mahal  built  on the banks of river Yamuna by emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Camel-and-Taj-Mahal--India.jpg
  • Decorative artwork of deity Ganesh at the Hotel Oberoi Amarvilas.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Golden-Ganesh-in-Oberoi-Agra--India.jpg
  • Exterior view of Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Taj-Mahal-and-Lawn--India.jpg
  • Arabic script inscribed on the wall of Taj Mahal in Agra.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Taj-Mahal-with-Arabic-Script--India.jpg
  • Ornate gateway with arched door and other decorations.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Entrance-Gate--to-Taj-Mahal--India.jpg
  • Colorful glass beads arranged in boxes and displayed for sale on the ghats in Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Glass-Beads-and-Bangles-Varanasi--In...jpg
  • Vaishnava ascetic with tilak on his forehead - two vertical lines, with dot in the center signifies that he is devotee of god Shiva.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Sadhu-in-Udaipur--India.JPG
  • Tourists enjoying the Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Taj-Mahal--India-4.jpg
  • Colorful glass beads arranged in boxes and displayed for sale on the ghats in Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Glass-Beads-on-the-Ghats-at-Varanasi...jpg
  • Colorful glass beads arranged in boxes and displayed for sale on the bank of Ganga River in Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Glass-Beads-on-the-Banks-of-the-Gang...jpg
  • This small rural village in the far north of Laos sees few westerners. The people farm the rich soil and keep ducks and other livestock.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Hill-Tribe-Village-Laos-2.TIF
  • Mother and daughter taking an ancient traditional stone path through the forest to the village house. Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Mother-and-Daughter--Yap.JPG
  • The urns are used to collect the unburnt remains of people cremated on the banks of the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Urn-Vendors-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • Woman in traditional sari in outback Rajasthan.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Woman-with-Colorful-Sari--India.JPG
  • Cow dung drying on a wall to be used as a fuel for cooking.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Cow-Pats-Drying-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • The vicissitudes of time and cannon fire have left their mark on these ancient Roman columns. (Photo Image by Travel Photographer Matt Considine )
    Ancient-Columns--Rome--Italy.jpg
  • Aerial view of the footprint pattern left by an old Masai village on grassland terrain with cleared sections of vegetation where huts would have stood and animals coralled, Kenya, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
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  • The vicissitudes of time and cannon fire have left their mark on these ancient Roman columns. (Photo Image by Travel Photographer Matt Considine )
    Ancient-Columns--Rome--Italy-2.jpg
  • Gruesome sculpture on the facade of the Orvieto cathedral. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
    Sculpture-on-the-Cathedral-Facade--O...JPG
  • Bonzai tree. (Photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
    Bonzai-Tree--Tokyo--Japan-2.JPG
  • Traditional dances are a central part of the Yap culture. The decorations for the dance make imaginative use of natural materials to excellent effect, Yap Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Boy-Preparing-for-Traditional-Dance-...JPG
  • Local village chief outside a traditional men's house in Yap. Men and women sometimes gather in their own separate communal housing during the day. The traditional house is a key instrument to the passing of skills and culture from one generation to another. The men and young boys gather here and fishing and building skills are learned and discussed, Yap Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Chief-Outside-Men's-House--Yap.JPG
  • Broken coral is collected and cooked to create lime that is chewed with betel nut to amplify the effect.  Betel is chewed partly for cultural reasons (like smoking) but it also acts as a mild stimulant and appetite suppressant, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Broken-Coral-and-Palms--Yap.JPG
  • Elder matriarch helping a young girl prepare for a traditional dance. These interactions are one way in which the cultural traditions are passed from one generation to another. Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Elder-Helping-Young-Girl-Prepare-for...JPG
  • Masai woman in traditional beadwork jewellery singing a welcome in Kenya, Africa (photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
    Masai-Women-Singing--Africa-Kenya.jpg
  • Indigenous male Masai guide in a traditional red robe standing smiling and holding his bicycle on a dirt track on the Kenyan plains, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
    Masai-Guide-Biking--Africa-Kenya.jpg
  • Masai in traditional tribal clothing of red and orange walking on open plains in Kenya, Africa (photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
    Masai-Walking-on-Open-Plain--Africa-...jpg
  • Traditional thatched mud huts in a Masai tribal village in Kenya, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
    Masai-Traditional-Village-Huts--Afri...jpg
  • Masai shepherds tending to their flock on open plains dotted with grazing blue wildebeest in the Mara, Kenya, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
    Masai-Shepherds-Mara--Africa-Kenya.jpg
  • Boy Climbs Betel Palm, Yap Micronesia(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Boy-Climbs-Betel-Palm--Yap.JPG
  • Elephant relief in the ruins of the old city.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Elephant-Carving-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • An old and precarious path on the cliff face of Sigiriya (Lion's rock).<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Precarious-Path-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • The traditional dances in Yap have no schedule and occur only when the people themselves decide to have a dance.  The Yap dancers are the most skilled and authentic Pacific dancers I have seen. The dancers include people of all ages, and everyone has a lot of fun, Yap Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Young-Girl-in-Traditional-Dance--Yap.JPG
  • Young man leading the other dancers in a dramatic dance. The traditional dance costume makes imaginative use of local materials, Yap Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Traditional-Dance--Yap.JPG
  • Old Traditional Path Between Palms, Yap Micronesia(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • Ceremonial House and Stone Money, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Ceremonial-House-and-Stone-Money--Ya...JPG
  • Man hanging out the washing with the wallahs working on the banks of the Ganges in the background.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Hanging-Out-the-Washing-Varanasi--In...jpg
  • A splash of color amid the deep darkness of the backstreets of Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Selling-Flowers-Varanasi--India.jpg
  • This motif is repeated in numerous places throughout the old city ruins.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Stone-Relief-in-Ruins-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Guardian deity adorned with crown of seven flaring hooded cobras.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Relief-of-Cobra-Crowned-Deity-in-Old...tif
  • Young Child in Traditional Dress, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Young-Child-in-Traditional-Dress--Ya...JPG
  • Looking up at some Yap stone money and the coconut palms against a bright blue sky, Yap Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Stone-Money-and-Palms--Yap.JPG
  • Coconuts seen through hole in middle of stone money, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Stone-Money--Yap.JPG
  • Local House with Family Stone Money Outside, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Local-House-with-Family-Stone-Money-...JPG
  • This local village chief is over 70 years old and is still fit and active.  He does not drink or smoke, but chews betel as is traditional on the island, Yap Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Local-Chief--Yap-2.JPG
  • Boy in Traditional Dance, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Boy-in-Traditional-Dance--Yap.JPG
  • Dawn light filtered through smoke and mist gradually illuminates the ancient spires on the banks of the Ganges.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Sunrise-on-the-Ghats-in-Varanasi--In...jpg
  • Taking a bow after a great performance of song and dance in front of an appreciative audience.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Dancing-Troupe--Sri-Lanka.TIF
  • The unusual texture of this relief and the simple play of light and shadow is eye catching.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Phoenix-Relief-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • Amongst the ruins of an old city lies this ancient pool, thought to be reserved for royalty.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Ancient-Pool-in-Old-City-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • All age groups, including the very young, participate and enjoy traditional dance, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Traditional-Dance-and-Stone-Money--Y...JPG
  • Talented traditional dancers form a  konga line in front of stone money in Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Traditional-Dancers--Yap.JPG
  • Very Large Stone Money, Yap Micronesia<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Very-Large-Stone-Money--Yap.JPG
  • Chief Chewing Betel, Yap Micronesia<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Chief-Chewing-Betel--Yap.JPG
  • The strong contrast enhances the intense concentration evident in this ageless composition of life on the ghats of Varanasi.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Man-Being-Shaved-on-Ghats-of-Varanas...jpg
  • The devout hold the Ganges and the water of the Ganges in great reverence.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Man-Praying-in-Ganges-Varanasi--Indi...jpg
  • Each pigeon hole in this cloister contains two tiny Buddhas, with over two thousand Buddha images in this temple.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
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  • This fabulously intricate carving is the motif used in the old city for the entrance step for important buildings.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Carved-Stone-Step-in-Ruins-Sri-Lanka.tif
  • African woman from the Masai tribe in Kenya wearing traditional handcrafted beadwork earrings and necklaces and a boldly patterned cloth, Kenya, Africa (photo by Travel Photographer Matt Considine)
    Masai-Woman--Africa-Kenya.jpg
  • Tall elegant African Masai woman in colorful traditional clothing and beadwork walking away across dry brown earth in Kenya, Africa (photo by Wildlife Photographer Matt Considine)
    African-Masai-Woman--Africa-Kenya-2.jpg
  • Chief preparing betel, Yap Micronesia (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Chief-Preparing-Betel--Yap.JPG
  • Each piece of stone money has a name and a story.  Some stone money is more valuable than others, depending on the difficulties, heroism and lives lost obtaining and transporting the money, Yap Micronesia. (Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Mens-House-with-Stone-Money--Yap.JPG
  • Musician singing and playing folk music on Ravanahatha (a stringed musical instrument) to earn his livelihood.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Musician-with-Family-in-Udaipur--Ind...JPG
  • Ageless boats and inscrutable ferry men carry people up and down the Ganges as they have done for thousands of years,  Varanasi India.<br />
(Photo by Matt Considine - Images of Asia Collection)
    Ferry-Man-Varanasi--India.jpg
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