People around the globe

This is a photo essay to showcase some people across the planet in their day to day moments. Life as they say - goes on - and I was fortunate to witness part of different lifestyles and perhaps learn a little of what makes someone tick.

Lot of people spend time praying - for something or someone - in myriad ways native to a culture. Lot of people work for very little and yet seem to have a smile. Harsh weather, sparse resources, no matter they maintain their lifestyle and seem content.

Perhaps there is something to that.

15 days of chanting through the new year - to ask for forgiveness and blessings and prayers for all - Robed pujaris and commoners in a Maath in Hubli Karnataka, India

Easter Sunday in Plaza Mayor in Lima Peru

Writing prayers on a wooden message card at a shrine in Japan

Candy walla - stringing it out - Bali Indonesia

Impromptu fish market in Panaji Goa, India

Thirsty in a Kimono, Tokyo Japan

Surfs up in Bali, Indonesia

Newly weds riding into the sunset near Tokyo Japan

Andean natives - afternoon chat in Cuzco Peru

Major street Crossing in Tokyo Japan

Was trying to take a pic of the Prime Rib(s) but it was dark - Las Vegas, NV USA

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