Paul Chesley

Paul Chesley is a freelance photographer born in Red Wind, Minnesota. Since 1975 he has been shooting photographs for the National Geographic Society, working in several projects. His greatest interest lays in capturing the people and culture of Asia and the South Pacific. Chesley's photographs have been shown in the National Geographic Society's exhibition, "The Art of Photography at National Geographic: A 100-Year Retrospective".But also in museums all arounf the world. His photographic works are featured regularly in international magazines like GEO, Stern, Life, Fortune and many others.

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A Train Chugs Through the Snow Blanketing the San Juan Mountains

A Train Chugs Through the Snow Blanketing the San Juan Mountains A Train Chugs Through the Snow Blanketing the San Juan Mountains
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Snowboarder Jumps off a Rock in Telluride, Telluride, Colorado

Snowboarder Jumps off a Rock in Telluride, Telluride, Colorado Snowboarder Jumps off a Rock in Telluride, Telluride, Colorado
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Two Monks in Orange Robes are Standing Near a Buddhist Temple

Two Monks in Orange Robes are Standing Near a Buddhist Temple Two Monks in Orange Robes are Standing Near a Buddhist Temple
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The Hong Kong Skyline is Lit up at Night with Thousands of Lights

The Hong Kong Skyline is Lit up at Night with Thousands of Lights The Hong Kong Skyline is Lit up at Night with Thousands of Lights
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Aerial View, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Aerial View, Bora Bora, French Polynesia Aerial View, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
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Bridal Veil Falls Plummets Down a Rock Cliff Near Telluride

Bridal Veil Falls Plummets Down a Rock Cliff Near Telluride Bridal Veil Falls Plummets Down a Rock Cliff Near Telluride
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Construction Workers on Beams at the Top of the Statosphere Tower, Las Vegas, Nevada

Construction Workers on Beams at the Top of the Statosphere Tower, Las Vegas, Nevada Construction Workers on Beams at the Top of the Statosphere Tower, Las Vegas, Nevada
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A Close View of the Wing and Jet Engines of a Plane in Flight

A Close View of the Wing and Jet Engines of a Plane in Flight A Close View of the Wing and Jet Engines of a Plane in Flight
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Making Use of Vertical Space, Three Roadway Overpasses are Built over Existing Roadways Below

Making Use of Vertical Space, Three Roadway Overpasses are Built over Existing Roadways Below Making Use of Vertical Space, Three Roadway Overpasses are Built over Existing Roadways Below
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Two Buddhist Monks Sit at the Waters Edge at a Lake Temple in the Angkor Wat Complex

Two Buddhist Monks Sit at the Waters Edge at a Lake Temple in the Angkor Wat Complex Two Buddhist Monks Sit at the Waters Edge at a Lake Temple in the Angkor Wat Complex
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A Leaf and the Grass it Lies on Covered with a Heavy Frost

A Leaf and the Grass it Lies on Covered with a Heavy Frost A Leaf and the Grass it Lies on Covered with a Heavy Frost
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Hikers Follow a Path Across a Snow Field in the French Alps

Hikers Follow a Path Across a Snow Field in the French Alps Hikers Follow a Path Across a Snow Field in the French Alps
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The Cozy Village of Telluride Nestles in a Valley Between High Peaks

The Cozy Village of Telluride Nestles in a Valley Between High Peaks The Cozy Village of Telluride Nestles in a Valley Between High Peaks
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A Pieris Butterfly Perches on an Indian Paintbrush Flower

A Pieris Butterfly Perches on an Indian Paintbrush Flower A Pieris Butterfly Perches on an Indian Paintbrush Flower
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A Skier in a Yellow Suit Goes Airborne

A Skier in a Yellow Suit Goes Airborne A Skier in a Yellow Suit Goes Airborne
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Six Skiers Make Their Way Down a Snow-Covered Hill

Six Skiers Make Their Way Down a Snow-Covered Hill Six Skiers Make Their Way Down a Snow-Covered Hill
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A Large Wave Crashes into the Palau Coastline

A Large Wave Crashes into the Palau Coastline A Large Wave Crashes into the Palau Coastline
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Pilots Sitting in the Cockpit at Night

Pilots Sitting in the Cockpit at Night Pilots Sitting in the Cockpit at Night
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A Model of a Dragonfly in a Wind Tunnel Shows the Pattern of Air Passing over the Insect

A Model of a Dragonfly in a Wind Tunnel Shows the Pattern of Air Passing over the Insect A Model of a Dragonfly in a Wind Tunnel Shows the Pattern of Air Passing over the Insect
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Ancient Sandstone Spires Rise from Monument Valley

Ancient Sandstone Spires Rise from Monument Valley Ancient Sandstone Spires Rise from Monument Valley
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Rushing Water Cascades over a Little Fall

Rushing Water Cascades over a Little Fall Rushing Water Cascades over a Little Fall
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Horse in a Snowstorm Near Boggs, Wyoming

Horse in a Snowstorm Near Boggs, Wyoming Horse in a Snowstorm Near Boggs, Wyoming
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Chinese Woman in Theatrical Makeup and Costume

Chinese Woman in Theatrical Makeup and Costume Chinese Woman in Theatrical Makeup and Costume
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Scenic Valley with Rice Fields in Balis Central Highlands

Scenic Valley with Rice Fields in Balis Central Highlands Scenic Valley with Rice Fields in Balis Central Highlands
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Night View of the Illuminated Statue of Liberty

Night View of the Illuminated Statue of Liberty Night View of the Illuminated Statue of Liberty
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A Man Leads His Horse Towards a Modern Windmill

A Man Leads His Horse Towards a Modern Windmill A Man Leads His Horse Towards a Modern Windmill
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Vietnam

Vietnam Vietnam
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Indian Petroglyph Depicting a Mountain Sheep

Indian Petroglyph Depicting a Mountain Sheep Indian Petroglyph Depicting a Mountain Sheep
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Young Buddhist Monks near a Ruined Temple in Laos

Young Buddhist Monks near a Ruined Temple in Laos Young Buddhist Monks near a Ruined Temple in Laos
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A Tropical Flower

A Tropical Flower A Tropical Flower
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A View from the Mouth of a Cave of Echo Amphitheatre

A View from the Mouth of a Cave of Echo Amphitheatre A View from the Mouth of a Cave of Echo Amphitheatre
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Sea and Mist Swirl Through an Ancient Lava Flow

Sea and Mist Swirl Through an Ancient Lava Flow Sea and Mist Swirl Through an Ancient Lava Flow
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Molten Steel Flows Through a Steel Mill

Molten Steel Flows Through a Steel Mill Molten Steel Flows Through a Steel Mill
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Autumn View of Aspen Trees against a Backdrop of Snow-Covered Mountains

Autumn View of Aspen Trees against a Backdrop of Snow-Covered Mountains Autumn View of Aspen Trees against a Backdrop of Snow-Covered Mountains
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Silhouettes of Tourists Riding Camels on a Beach

Silhouettes of Tourists Riding Camels on a Beach Silhouettes of Tourists Riding Camels on a Beach
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An Aerial View of a Motorboat Towing a Parasailer

An Aerial View of a Motorboat Towing a Parasailer An Aerial View of a Motorboat Towing a Parasailer
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A Farm with Curved and Twisting Fields

A Farm with Curved and Twisting Fields A Farm with Curved and Twisting Fields
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Close View of an Old Padlock

Close View of an Old Padlock Close View of an Old Padlock
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Twilight View of the Illuminated Statue of Liberty

Twilight View of the Illuminated Statue of Liberty Twilight View of the Illuminated Statue of Liberty
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Elevated View of the Sydney Opera House

Elevated View of the Sydney Opera House Elevated View of the Sydney Opera House
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Ancient Anasazi Indian Cliff Dwellings

Ancient Anasazi Indian Cliff Dwellings Ancient Anasazi Indian Cliff Dwellings
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A Buddhist Monk is Silhouetted Behind a Hanging Curtain

A Buddhist Monk is Silhouetted Behind a Hanging Curtain A Buddhist Monk is Silhouetted Behind a Hanging Curtain
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Commuters Crowd a Subway Platform in Japan

Commuters Crowd a Subway Platform in Japan Commuters Crowd a Subway Platform in Japan
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View of a Beach House Damaged by a Hurricane

View of a Beach House Damaged by a Hurricane View of a Beach House Damaged by a Hurricane
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Color-Enhanced View of the Eye of a Hurricane

Color-Enhanced View of the Eye of a Hurricane Color-Enhanced View of the Eye of a Hurricane
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Sunlight Filters Through the Branches of a Large Tree

Sunlight Filters Through the Branches of a Large Tree Sunlight Filters Through the Branches of a Large Tree
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A Close View of a Face of a Balinese Dancer in Costume and Makeup

A Close View of a Face of a Balinese Dancer in Costume and Makeup A Close View of a Face of a Balinese Dancer in Costume and Makeup
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A Blurred View of a Bullet Train

A Blurred View of a Bullet Train A Blurred View of a Bullet Train
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Aerial View of Saipan Island in Micronesia

Aerial View of Saipan Island in Micronesia Aerial View of Saipan Island in Micronesia
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Tigers Den, a Buddhist Monastery, Clings to a Cliff in Bhutan

Tigers Den, a Buddhist Monastery, Clings to a Cliff in Bhutan Tigers Den, a Buddhist Monastery, Clings to a Cliff in Bhutan
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A View of Natural Sandstone Arches

A View of Natural Sandstone Arches A View of Natural Sandstone Arches
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View of New York Harbor from the Top of the Statue of Liberty

View of New York Harbor from the Top of the Statue of Liberty View of New York Harbor from the Top of the Statue of Liberty
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Skiers Carve Through Deep Powder in the Selkirk Mountains

Skiers Carve Through Deep Powder in the Selkirk Mountains Skiers Carve Through Deep Powder in the Selkirk Mountains
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View of the Interior of a Titan Missile

View of the Interior of a Titan Missile View of the Interior of a Titan Missile
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Students Pay Homage to Their Teachers at the Assumption Convent Girls School

Students Pay Homage to Their Teachers at the Assumption Convent Girls School Students Pay Homage to Their Teachers at the Assumption Convent Girls School
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Relief Sculpture on Temples at Borobudur

Relief Sculpture on Temples at Borobudur Relief Sculpture on Temples at Borobudur
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A Dilapidated High-Rise is Juxtaposed against a Modern Office Building

A Dilapidated High-Rise is Juxtaposed against a Modern Office Building A Dilapidated High-Rise is Juxtaposed against a Modern Office Building
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A Person Wears Turquiose Jewelry

A Person Wears Turquiose Jewelry A Person Wears Turquiose Jewelry
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Night View of the Skyline of Lower Manhattan

Night View of the Skyline of Lower Manhattan Night View of the Skyline of Lower Manhattan
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Aerial View of Ship Rock in the Snow

Aerial View of Ship Rock in the Snow Aerial View of Ship Rock in the Snow
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Downtown Kuala Lumpur at Night

Downtown Kuala Lumpur at Night Downtown Kuala Lumpur at Night
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Humorous Bar Sign in Bangkok

Humorous Bar Sign in Bangkok Humorous Bar Sign in Bangkok
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A Man and an Outrigger Silhouetted against a Brilliant Orange Sky

A Man and an Outrigger Silhouetted against a Brilliant Orange Sky A Man and an Outrigger Silhouetted against a Brilliant Orange Sky
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The Silhouetted Shadow of a Man Holding an Automatic Rifle is Cast against a Cambodian Temple Wall

The Silhouetted Shadow of a Man Holding an Automatic Rifle is Cast against a Cambodian Temple Wall The Silhouetted Shadow of a Man Holding an Automatic Rifle is Cast against a Cambodian Temple Wall
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An Geisha Holds a Fan in Front of Her Face During a Formal Ceremony

An Geisha Holds a Fan in Front of Her Face During a Formal Ceremony An Geisha Holds a Fan in Front of Her Face During a Formal Ceremony
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A Tahitian Woman Displaying an Assortment of Black Pearls

A Tahitian Woman Displaying an Assortment of Black Pearls A Tahitian Woman Displaying an Assortment of Black Pearls
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Climbers Move Carefully Across Steep Mountain Slopes

Climbers Move Carefully Across Steep Mountain Slopes Climbers Move Carefully Across Steep Mountain Slopes
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Climbers Move Carefully Across Steep Mountain Slopes

Climbers Move Carefully Across Steep Mountain Slopes Climbers Move Carefully Across Steep Mountain Slopes
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A View Inside a Tunnel from the Front of One of Japans Bullet Trains

A View Inside a Tunnel from the Front of One of Japans Bullet Trains A View Inside a Tunnel from the Front of One of Japans Bullet Trains
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A Statue of Buddha with Eyes Shut Stands in Half Shadow

A Statue of Buddha with Eyes Shut Stands in Half Shadow A Statue of Buddha with Eyes Shut Stands in Half Shadow
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Trees Appear Like Specks on the Slopes of a Snow-Covered Mountain

Trees Appear Like Specks on the Slopes of a Snow-Covered Mountain Trees Appear Like Specks on the Slopes of a Snow-Covered Mountain
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Cars and Mopeds Fill the Main Thoroughfare Through Saigon

Cars and Mopeds Fill the Main Thoroughfare Through Saigon Cars and Mopeds Fill the Main Thoroughfare Through Saigon
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A Serene Likeness of Buddha Sculpted of Stone Peers from a Temple Wall

A Serene Likeness of Buddha Sculpted of Stone Peers from a Temple Wall A Serene Likeness of Buddha Sculpted of Stone Peers from a Temple Wall
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Ornate Carvings and Sculptures of Buddhist Deities Adorn the Outside of a Buddhist Temple

Ornate Carvings and Sculptures of Buddhist Deities Adorn the Outside of a Buddhist Temple Ornate Carvings and Sculptures of Buddhist Deities Adorn the Outside of a Buddhist Temple
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A White Mountain Apache Indian Dances in a Puberty Rites Ceremony

A White Mountain Apache Indian Dances in a Puberty Rites Ceremony A White Mountain Apache Indian Dances in a Puberty Rites Ceremony
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Skiers in an S Formation Make Their Way Down a Gentle Slope at Twilight

Skiers in an S Formation Make Their Way Down a Gentle Slope at Twilight Skiers in an S Formation Make Their Way Down a Gentle Slope at Twilight
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Dew Drops Glisten on a Beautiful Pink Torch Ginger Flower

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A Skier Takes a Flying Leap

A Skier Takes a Flying Leap A Skier Takes a Flying Leap
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The First Autumn Snowfall Blankets the Mountains Near Aspen

The First Autumn Snowfall Blankets the Mountains Near Aspen The First Autumn Snowfall Blankets the Mountains Near Aspen
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Three Silhouetted Riders on Horseback and a Dog Walk Along a Grassy Ridge in Northern Montana

Three Silhouetted Riders on Horseback and a Dog Walk Along a Grassy Ridge in Northern Montana Three Silhouetted Riders on Horseback and a Dog Walk Along a Grassy Ridge in Northern Montana
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A Snowboarder Makes His Way Downhill Leaving a Puff of Airborne Snow Behind Him

A Snowboarder Makes His Way Downhill Leaving a Puff of Airborne Snow Behind Him A Snowboarder Makes His Way Downhill Leaving a Puff of Airborne Snow Behind Him
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A Snowboarder Grabs the Back Edge of His Board as He Goes Airborne

A Snowboarder Grabs the Back Edge of His Board as He Goes Airborne A Snowboarder Grabs the Back Edge of His Board as He Goes Airborne
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People Sitting in a Cozy Cafe Behind Steam-Covered Glass

People Sitting in a Cozy Cafe Behind Steam-Covered Glass People Sitting in a Cozy Cafe Behind Steam-Covered Glass
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The Sun-Bleached Bones of a Gunslinger Lie Next to His Revolver in a Ghost Town in Northwest Wyomin

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With a Cowboys Knee on its Neck, a Calf is Held to the Ground for Branding

With a Cowboys Knee on its Neck, a Calf is Held to the Ground for Branding With a Cowboys Knee on its Neck, a Calf is Held to the Ground for Branding
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Like a Giant Coiled Snake, a Highway Spirals Down to Meet with Other Roadways

Like a Giant Coiled Snake, a Highway Spirals Down to Meet with Other Roadways Like a Giant Coiled Snake, a Highway Spirals Down to Meet with Other Roadways
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Hoards of People Fill the Bund to Celebrate the Chinese National Day

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Celebrants at the Songkran Water Festival Douse a Person Lying in the Street

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The Silhouetted Couple Dancing in Front of the Shanghai Art Museum

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Snow-Covered Branches of a Stand of Aspen Trees Make a Lacy, Web-Like Pattern

Snow-Covered Branches of a Stand of Aspen Trees Make a Lacy, Web-Like Pattern Snow-Covered Branches of a Stand of Aspen Trees Make a Lacy, Web-Like Pattern
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Cone-Shaped Spires Top Buddhist Temples

Cone-Shaped Spires Top Buddhist Temples Cone-Shaped Spires Top Buddhist Temples
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Steps Lead up to a Brightly-Lit, Gilded Buddhist Temple

Steps Lead up to a Brightly-Lit, Gilded Buddhist Temple Steps Lead up to a Brightly-Lit, Gilded Buddhist Temple
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A Couple Stand Near the Intersection of Paved Paths in Hyde Park

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The Headless Statue of a Seated Buddha Sits in a Hallway in a Buddhist Temple

The Headless Statue of a Seated Buddha Sits in a Hallway in a Buddhist Temple The Headless Statue of a Seated Buddha Sits in a Hallway in a Buddhist Temple
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The Shadow of a Child with a Raised Hand Falls onto a Stone Floor

The Shadow of a Child with a Raised Hand Falls onto a Stone Floor The Shadow of a Child with a Raised Hand Falls onto a Stone Floor
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Monks in Orange Robes Stand on the Step Outside a Buddhist Temple

Monks in Orange Robes Stand on the Step Outside a Buddhist Temple Monks in Orange Robes Stand on the Step Outside a Buddhist Temple
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Pretty Pink Tulips with White Edges Fill a Flower Bed

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Rays of Sunlight Beam Through the Mist and Boughs of Towering Evergreen Trees

Rays of Sunlight Beam Through the Mist and Boughs of Towering Evergreen Trees Rays of Sunlight Beam Through the Mist and Boughs of Towering Evergreen Trees
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A Silhouetted Frigate Bird Takes Flight in a Stangely Lit Daytime Sky

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Colorful Vegetables in Paperboard Baskets Line a Table

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