Wax statue of Hitler at Tussauds in London

This is the half figure of Adolf Hitler, the head of the Nazis who was the Chancellor of Germany during the second world war. He was a dictator of Nazi Germany and was responsible for the Holocaust. This wax statue can be seen at Madame Tussauds in London, United Kingdom.

Related Images: Michael Jackson Wax Sculpture at Madame Tussauds or Wax figures of Johnny Depp and Leornado DiCaprio at Madame Tussauds

Cabbies or taxi drivers

Taxi drivers or cabbies in Mumbai appear to be a disgruntled lot if one goes by these photos taken at different times in different parts of Mumbai!

Here are two cabbies chatting while waiting for a fare. 

A worried taxi driver waiting at the red light.

Another cabbie at a junction.

An elderly cab driver in South Mumbai. He is wearing a white uniform. Some wear khaki, some wear white.

Taxi drivers waiting for a fare near a bus-stop in Bandra.

Related Photos: or Truck Drivers in India or Rickshaws in Pune, India or Auto Rickshaws and Cycle Rickshaws in China or Taxis and auto rickshaws crammed with people or School Rickshaws with small children
Or Fire Station and Fire engine
Or more images filed under the label of Transport 

Kuala Lumpur Skyline at Night photo and colored illustration

The Kuala Lumpur Skyline looks spectacular mainly because of the Petronas Towers. At night specially these towers shine brightly and cast a glow over the city. They are very brightly lit. The images below capture this phenomena. The first looks like a photograph and indeed it is a photo, although tweaked slightly.

Another impression of the Kuala Lumpur skyline. This one is gives an effect of a painting or illustration.

Another impression of the Kuala Lumpur Skyline at night. The image has a dotted texture which brings out the outlines of the skyscrapers at night.

Related Images: Kuala Lumpur Skyline or Kuala Lumpur Skyline Sketch and Silhouette
Or if looking for pictures of skylines of different cities of the world click: Skylines

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Lotus Beds in a water canal

The Lotus plant grows in water, and the white and pink lotuses are the national flowers of India and Vietnam, respectively. Wonder if that is because its seeds can germinate even after a thousand years! These pictures can also be used as backgrounds.
This photograph is of a water canal with growing lotus plants floating on the surface of the water.

This is a closer look at the plant and one of the pink lotus flowers. However the flower is not a fresh one and is a little withered, its pink petals wilting. The dried seed head is visible though, which are much like the a lemon with pins! On some of the stems you can see the dried seed head only as the petals have withered and fallen off.

Related Images: Chapha the tropical flower, Plumeria in English or Bougainvillea Bonsai or check out the label "Flowers"

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Woman selling hair outside temple in India

A photograph of a woman outside a temple in Madurai selling actual hair. People often shave their heads at temples because of some religious ritual and these women take this hair and sell it, often to hair dressers or wig makers.

Related Images: Indian Hair stylists at work in small salons

Plate of golden brown Waffles

This is a cut-out photograph of a plate of waffles against a white background. Larger one is available.

More photographs of breakfast foods: Rice gruel or Congee from South-East Asia or  Chocolate Donuts photograph and illustration or Masala Dosa and Sambar

Ancient Narsimha Temple in Pune

These are photographs of an ancient temple in Sadashiv Peth, in the heart of Pune city. It celebrates the deity Narsimha, an avatar of Vishnu.
In the photograph below there is a the narrow road outside the temple. No one would guess that an old temple lies inside. The structure itself is derelict from the outside.

A closer look at the gate or entrance of the temple The date it was established is clearly given here: 1774. It's called the Laxmi Narsimha Mandir. The pillars and arches are made of stone and wood. Laxmi is Vishnu's wife and her idol is also present in this mandir.

The the heavy wooden door that gives you entry into the temple. The thick brass ring in the centre of the door is the door knocker. In the olden days such knockers were common as there was no electricty for bells.

This is a closer look at what is called "Umbartha" in Marathi and is called the "Threshold" or "Saddle" in English. It is a door part and makes up the door frame. It is the slightly raised platform underneath the door. This one is made of engraved brass. 

This is a view from the left side of the temple from a gate that is usually shut. The steeple of the temple has been freshly painted. It also looks refurbished in some way. 

This is the view that one gets as one steps into the temple from the main door. The stone tiles of the flooring are shiny from use.

This is the area where the main diety of the temple resides. Narsimha and his consort Laxmi.

This is a close-up of the marble turtle seen in the above photograph. The turtle is sacred and is a cultural symbol for many Eastern cultures.

This is the image of the main diety inside the temple. Narsimha. A closer look near his left hand will reveal the head of Laxmi, near the flower garland. A heap of coconuts can be seen in a corner of the sanctum. These are given by devotees as offerings.

Related Photographs: Shiva Pindi or Lingam or Hanuman Temple
Or Temple Silhouettes or a Hindu Priest performing a Pooja