Maiko (apprentice geisha) walking in the streets of the Gion district wearing traditional Japanese kimono and okobo (tall wooden shoes), Kyoto, Kansai region, island of Honshu, Japan, Asia

Alligator in pond watching, Parque Nacional Madidi, Bolivia, South America

Torres del Paine (Paine Towers), Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile, South America

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) running into the sea, Volunteer Point, East Falkland, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic, South America

Rider speeding during the Medieval Games, festival celebrated on St. John's Day (Festa de Sant Joan), Ciutadella, Minorca (Menorca), Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Hot air balloon, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Footpath through Myrtle Beech Trees in the temperate rainforest, Yarra Ranges National Park, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Entrance to the Gold Souk, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

The Merlion, Singapore's national symbol, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Young woman relaxing in natural pool, Santa Cruz, Argentina, South America

Young woman relaxing in a natural pool, Santa Cruz, Argentina, South America

Dhow, Pangani, near Tanga, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Wooden door, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Dawn mist over Llyn Dinas in autumn, Snowdonia National Park (Eryri), Wales, United Kingdom

Santa Maria del Naranco, UNESCO, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

Cathedral of Malaga, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

Palace of the Popes, UNESCO, Avignon, Rhone Valley, Grand Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Ancient Mother Church, Massafra, Taranto, Apulia, Italiy

City Halls, Praca da Republica (Republic Square), Viana do Castelo, Minho-Lima, Portugal

Piazza Maria Immacolata, Martina Franca, Taranto, Apulia, Italy

Arco da Vila (Town Gate) classical gateway fronts the city's old medieval gate, Faro, Algarve, Portugal

Brienz Rothorn train and Lake Brienz, Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Couple at First Cliff Walk, First, Jungfrau Region, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Woman relaxing in natural pool by the Atlantic Ocean, Santa Cruz, Argentina, South America

Seeburg Castle on Lake Brienz, Bernese Oberland, Iseltwald, Switzerland

Cliff jumping, Nahuel Huapi National Park, Rio Negro, Argentina, South America

Icefields Parkway, Jasper National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alberta, Canada, North America

Man standing outside the Djenne Mosque, the largest mud structure in the world, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Djenne, Niger Inland Delta, Mali, West Africa, Africa

The Chicago Theatre, Theatre District, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

The Chicago Theatre, Theatre District, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

Entrance to the Gold Souk, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

South Dakota, United States of America, North America

The Chicago Theatre, Theatre District, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

Marshall Field Building Clock and Oriental Theatre sign, Theatre District, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

Lion (Panthera leo) on termite mound, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, East Africa, Africa

Redbilled oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus), on giraffe, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Young bobcat (Lynx rufus) in captivity, Minnesota Wildlife Connection, Sandstone, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

Captive mountain lion (cougar) (Felis concolor) crossing a stream, Minnesota Wildlife Connection, Sandstone, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

Blue hour sunrise on the Strait of Gibraltar crossing the ocean from Spain to Morocco, Gibraltar

Three Buddhist monks carry firewood high above the mountain village of Khare, Khumbu Region, Nepal, Himalayas, Asia

Inishbofin island, Connemara, County Galway, Connacht, Republic of Ireland

The Spanish Steps leading to the Trinita dei Monti church, as seen from Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Media City, Salford Quays, Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Charilaos Trikoupis Bridge (Rio Antirrio Bridge) and Antirrio lighthouse seen from a ferry boat crossing to Peloponnese, Greece

Saint Fokas Orthodox chapel on the coast of Greece, Peloponnese, Greece

Historic stone houses in Chryssafitissa square, Monemvasia, Laconia, Greece

Monemvasia island historic stone houses and churches, Monemvasia, Laconia, Greece

Church of St. Lawrence and Malta Maritime Museum at dusk, Grand Harbour, Birgu, Malta

The famous life-sized Gundam statue towering over visitors at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba, Tokyo, Honshu, Japan

Black Spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura similis), on New River near Lamanai, Belize

View of Skolavorduholt statue and Hallgrimskirkja Church in the city centre of Reykjavik in winter, Reykjavik, Iceland

Entrance to the Gidan Rumfa (Emir's Palace), Kano, Nigeria

Steps on the hillside of picturesque Shanxiabao village, 800 years old, Wuyi County, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, China

Vintage Car, Havana Old Town, Havana, Cuba

Palace of Glaoui (Telouet Kasbah), on the outskirts of the village of Telouet, Ouarzazate Province, region of Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco

Adult Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus ostralegus) in full breeding plumage at Isfjardardjup, Iceland

The rock fortress of Sigiriya (Lion Rock), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

White-backed vultures (Gyps africanus) and a skinny African elephant (Loxodonta africana) at waterhole, Savuti, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Mirador de los 4 Postes, Avila, UNESCO, Castilla y Leon, Spain

White church in Forio, Ischia, Phlegrean Islands, Gulf of Naples, Campania, Italy

View of Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Kaigandori, Minato Ward, Osaka, Japan

Simos beach in Elafonisos island at sunset, Greece

Mount Hiei (Hiei San), stairs leading up to a Shinto Pagoda in an autumnal forest on the sacred mountain, near Kyoto, Honshu, Japan

View of St. Moritz and the Engadin lakes from top of Muottas Muragl, Canton of Grisons, Switzerland

View of colourful buildings around Hafnarfjorour Marina reflecting in water in winter, Hafnarfjorour, Iceland

Beautifully dressed women in Kano, Nigeria

Dogs by river, Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, UNESCO, seen from opposite bank, Ounila River valley, Ouarzazate Province, Draa-Tafilalet region, Morocco

Aloe arborescens on edge of cliff, Quinta do Furao, Santana, North coast, Madeira island, Atlantic Ocean, Portugal

Snowdon Mountain Railway, Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom

US Armed Forces Recruiting Station, Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, United States of America

Warm yellow sunrise illuminating houses and mosques, over the Medina of Fes, UNESCO, Morocco

View of snow covered Aosta Valley from refuge cabin at Pavillon du Mont Frety in winter, Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italian Alps, Italy

View of Skyway Monte Bianco cable car station at Pavillon du Mont Frety and Aosta Valley in winter, Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italian Alps, Italy

The Reichstag Building from the Marschallbrucke bridge over the River Spree, Berlin, Germany

View of Togetsukyo Bridge over Katsura River, Sagatenryuji Susukinobabacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Honshu, Japan

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) with jaws open, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Gravel road and Hawkdun Range, Ranfurly, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Dhow, Pangani, near Tanga, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Road and mountain ash trees, Yarra Ranges National Park, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Large-spotted genet (Genetta tigrina), at night, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Airwalk, Tahune Forest Reserve, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Gravel road and Hawkdun Range, Ranfurly, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Boardwalk, Tahune Forest Reserve, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Leopard (Panthera pardus), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Indian schoolgirls in school uniform at Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, Northern India

Indian schoolgirls in school uniform at Bright Future English School in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, Northern India

Indian schoolboys and girls walking to school at Doeli in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, Northern India

Indian schoolgirls in school uniform at Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, Northern India

El Albaicin neighborhood, El Albaicin district, UNESCO, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Indian schoolboy attending school at Doeli in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, Northern India

Indian schoolchildren attending school at Doeli in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, Northern India

Releasing of birds to gain merit, another facebook opportunity, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Purchang (cremation palace) of h.h. Dilgo khyenste. Bhutan. H.h. Dilgo khyentse rinpoche (1910-1991), tutor to present dalai lama revered as of greatest exponents of dzogchen- teachings of great perfection. Khyentse rinpoche®s purchang (cremation palace), satsam chorten, below paro takstang, bhutan, november 4, 1992 never forget swiftly this life will be over, like a flash of summer lightning or wave of a hand. that have opportunity to practice dharma, do waste a single moment on anything else, practice with your energy.oe h.h. Dilgo khyenste rinpoche, heart treasure of enlightened ones my delight in death is, greater than delight of traders at making vast fortunes at, or of lords of gods vaunt their victory in battle or of those sages have entered rapture of perfect meditative absorbtion. So just as a traveler sets on road when time come to go, i will remain in this world no longer, will dwell in stronghold of great bliss of deathlessness. -longchenpa, fourteenth- century dzogchen master

Proud mother shows off her children for a photo opportunity, on the road near their home. They are without dad who will be out working. Gulu Town, Uganda. Gulu Town, Uganda, East Africa

Empty escalator

Young man holding his winnings at the casino

Mixed Race female runner stretching

Mixed Race woman running on road

Mixed Race female runner on road

African businesswoman on escalator