The Beauty of India: 50 Amazing Photos - Smashing Magazine

Advertisement Today we’d like to publish something completely different for a change. India, the country of mysterious paradoxes; the land where civilizations and times intermix, a mysterious place which attracts people from all over the world. In today’s showcase we are presenting a little showcase of this astonishing contrast between wealth and misery, contemporary technologies and ancient historical monuments, plenty of languages, cultures and traditions. We present people, places, traditions, culture and a broad overview of the incredible beauty of India — something different and inspirational for a change. Please let us know if you are interested in seeing more similar posts on Smashing Magazine in the future in the comments below. The Beauty of India Heart You Feet. catching up! Diwali lights Aishwarya Rai in the making Golden Temple before Sunrise A Dreamer Among the Humblest 10 Interesting Places to Visit Before You Die Smiling.Pali A glance inside, a glimpse outside Dark eyes. Sweeping.

Pin-up art from The Pin-up Files - pin-up girl & glamour archive Awesome People Alexandra David-Néel born Louise Eugénie Alexandrine Marie David (24 October 1868 – 8 September 1969) was a Belgian-French explorer, spiritualist, Buddhist, anarchist,[1][2][3] and writer, most known for her visit to Lhasa, Tibet, in 1924, when it was forbidden to foreigners. David-Néel wrote over 30 books about Eastern religion, philosophy, and her travels. Her teachings influenced beat writers Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, philosopher Alan Watts, and esotericist Benjamin Creme. Early life and background[edit] Alexandra David-Néel as a teenager, 1886 She was born in Saint-Mandé, Val-de-Marne, and moved to Ixelles (Brussels) with her family at the age of six. Travel to India in 1890[edit] In 1890 and 1891, she traveled through India, returning only when she was running out of money. Opera singer in Vietnam[edit] From 1895 to 1897 she was prima donna with a touring French opera company in Indochina, appearing at the Hanoi Opera House and elsewhere as La Traviata and Carmen.[5] Notes[edit]

Skelewags - Urban Art (by @baekdal) #design Written by Thomas Baekdal | Thursday, August 30, 2007 This cartoon concept by "Chewie" is great - mixing real world environments with cartoon characters. The style with skull like cartoon figures are not that special, but the overall style is. "Chewie" has been very quiet about what this project is really about. (via ConceptArt Forum) Follow: 42Concepts Wonders of Nature: Enchanted Pathways This is the first post of our series about the wonders of nature where we’re going to showcase only breathtaking images of many talented photographers. In the collection below we are showcasing the tree-lined lanes that are full of magic and light. These pathways are a great analogy for the journey of our lives, there are many sad and happy moments, but what really matters is that we keep walking and learning throughout the way, the beauty of life lies in enjoying the voyage not only the destination. Lars Van De Goor Portfolio – Please do check out his amazing portfolio here Gary McParland Portfolio – Please do check out his amazing portfolio here

Most Content and Relaxed Cat on Earth | Love Meow - for Ultimate Cat Lovers This is Shironeko. You probably have seen him somewhere – the zen master cat. Shironeko is perhaps the most content and relaxed cat on earth. His name translates literally as “White Cat.” Shironeko was born on March 8th 2002, so that makes him an 8-year-old boy. Shironeko looks like a Turkish van cat to me. You can find more photos of Shironeko at his gallery or blog. You may also like: Be Warned! This Gallery Is Not For Those Who Can’t Handle A Monstrous Amount Of Cuteness: 40 Pictures Of Puppy Dogs November 29, 2010 | 399 Comments » | Topics: Cute, Dog, Pictures