View this decluttred.

A young actor in a local street theater indulges in a quick bite before going "on stage." Enactments of scenes from the Epics (and other mythological tales) are a traditional part of many Hindu festivities. This photo was taken during the Ratha Yatra celebrations in Kolkata, India.

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View "Chessmen bokeh" Large, on Black.

Royal Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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. . on to a dark lagoon.

This very pretty waterfall is located on the outskirts of the city of Shillong, in the state of Meghalaya, in India.

One of the top three photos in the Judgement Day - Best of the Best pool.

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. . I have this to cheer me up. This, and a cup of coffee, is all I need to brighten up my day.

Much nicer on Black.

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A door in Jodhpur Palace, Rajasthan, India.

LARGE view.

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