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雪儿 · 发表于: 2011-7-13 13:14:40

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Diwali Festival, India

Photograph by Joe McNally, National Geographic

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Two women in Jaipur hold candles to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Observed over five days throughout India, it marks, among other things, the start of the new business year and the victory of light over dark.

雪儿 · 发表于: 2011-7-13 13:14:57

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June 15, 2010

Horse Ranch, Argentina

Photograph by Patricia de Solages, My Shot

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Men and horses pause near El Calafate, a town just beyond Lake Argentina in the southern reaches of Patagonia. With its stunning backdrop of Andes peaks, the town is one of the country’s biggest tourist draws.

雪儿 · 发表于: 2011-7-13 13:15:27

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Istiqlal Mosque, Indonesia

Photograph by Tony Hartawan, My Shot

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Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque, one of the largest in the world, can hold more than 70,000 worshippers at a time. Arab traders brought Islam to the region a thousand years ago. Today Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim country.

雪儿 · 发表于: 2011-7-13 13:16:06

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Farmers, France

Photograph by Kiritin Beyer, My Shot

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The number of French farming villages has dwindled, a consequence of mechanization, increasing job opportunities in cities, and other factors. Many traditional villages continue to struggle, surviving solely because of tourism.

雪儿 · 发表于: 2011-7-13 13:16:35

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June 10, 2010

Henna Hands, India

Photograph by Petra Warner, My Shot

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The hands of a woman in Jaipur are covered with mehndi patterns painted with henna. Trendy in recent years, the lacework decorations are part of a 5,000-year-old tradition of creating designs to ward off evil or declare one’s happiness.

雪儿 · 发表于: 2011-7-13 13:16:57

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June 9, 2010

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Photograph by Jim Richardson, National Geographic

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The craggy Cliffs of Moher wrap around the western coast of County Clare, providing a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean. The rocky cliffs reach 702 feet (214) meters at their highest point and stretch nearly five miles (eight kilometers) across.

雪儿 · 发表于: 2011-7-13 13:17:19

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Noodle Chef, Thailand

Photograph by Dean McCartney, My Shot

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A strainer full of noodles, fresh off an open fire, commands the total concentration of a cook in Bangkok's Chinatown. The skill of such street chefs, and the aroma of their creations, proves irresistible to many passersby.

雪儿 · 发表于: 2011-7-13 13:17:41

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Cowboy Hats

Photograph by Priscilla Pompa, My Shot

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A girl wears several hats in the town of Humahuaca in northern Argentina, where people revere the traditions of their rugged ancestors.

雪儿 · 发表于: 2011-7-13 13:17:55

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Mambukal Mudpack Festival

Photograph by Alfonso Lizares, My Shot

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Held at the height of monsoon season, the Mambukal Mudpack Festival in Murcia, Negros Occidental, celebrates the harmony of man and nature and encourages environmentalism among young people. To get in the spirit, participants cover themselves with the rich soil known as Mambukal clay.

雪儿 · 发表于: 2011-7-13 13:18:12

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June 5, 2010

Baobab Trees, Tanzania

Photograph by Tom Schwabel, My Shot

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Baobab trees frame a serene view of night skies in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania. Some species of baobab trees can live for a thousand years—potentially reaching a stunning height of 80 feet (25 meters) and a diameter of 40 feet (12 meters).

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