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  • The art nouveau buildings on the waterfront of the harbour at  Alesund. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • Art nouveau detail on a building in Alesund. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • Art nouveau detail in stained glass windows. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • The art nouveau buildings on the waterfront of the harbour at  Alesund. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • Art nouveau detail on a building in Alesund. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • Art nouveau detail on a building in Alesund. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • Number 25 and art nouveau detail on a building in Alesund. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • Art nouveau detail on a building in Alesund. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • Art nouveau detail on a building in Alesund. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • Art nouveau detail on a building in Alesund. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • Art nouveau detail on a building in Alesund. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • Art nouveau detail in stained glass windows. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • Art nouveau detail on a building in Alesund. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • Art nouveau detail on a building in Alesund. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • Art nouveau detail on a building in Alesund. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • Sign for the Trondheim Kunstmuseum Art Museum. Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway.
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  • Bronze sculpture of a male wolf outside the  Trondheim Kunstmuseum Art Museum. Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway.
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  • Bronze sculpture of a male wolf outside the  Trondheim Kunstmuseum Art Museum. Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway.
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  • A painting in traditional Bhutanese style of a demon. It originates in Chinese and Tibetan buddhist art. Paro Dzong, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 10 November 2007
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  • Statues of Joseph Stalin and a worker banished from prominent positions in Tirana to a yard behind the National Art Gallery. Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard, Tirana, Albania. 09Sep15
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  • Detail of The Albanians mosaic on the front of the Albanian National Historical Museum, Muzeu Historik Kombëtar, in Tirana. This mosaic is a fine example of Albanian Socialist Realist art.  Skanderbeg Square, Tirana, Albania. 09Sep15
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  • The Albanians mosaic on the front of the Albanian National Historical Museum, Muzeu Historik Kombëtar, in Tirana. This mosaic is a fine example of Albanian Socialist Realist art.  Skanderbeg Square, Tirana, Albania. 02Sep15<br />
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  • Detail of The Albanians mosaic on the front of the Albanian National Historical Museum, Muzeu Historik Kombëtar, in Tirana. This mosaic is a fine example of Albanian Socialist Realist art.  Skanderbeg Square, Tirana, Albania. 09Sep15
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  • The Albanians mosaic on the front of the Albanian National Historical Museum, Muzeu Historik Kombëtar, in Tirana. This mosaic is a fine example of Albanian Socialist Realist art.  Skanderbeg Square, Tirana, Albania. 02Sep15
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  • A painting in traditional Thibetan buddhist style shows a benevolent contemplative sage. The picture is full of allegorical meaning and auspicious Buddhist symbolism relating to a long life, the six symbols of longevity. It originates in Chinese and Tibetan Buddhist art. Thikse Gompa, Monastery, Tikse, Tiksey,  Thiksey, Thiksay. Thiksey, Ladakh, Republic of India. 12Sep11.
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  • A wall painting in traditional Tibetan buddhist style shows a benevolent contemplative sage. The picture is full of allegorical meaning and auspicious Buddhist symbolism relating to a long life, the six symbols of longevity. It originates in Chinese and Tibetan Buddhist art.  Samstangling Monastery, Sumur, Ladakh, Republic of India.15Sep11
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  • Detail of The Albanians mosaic on the front of the Albanian National Historical Museum, Muzeu Historik Kombëtar, in Tirana. This mosaic is a fine example of Albanian Socialist Realist art.  Skanderbeg Square, Tirana, Albania. 09Sep15
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  • The Albanians mosaic on the front of the Albanian National Historical Museum, Muzeu Historik Kombëtar, in Tirana. This mosaic is a fine example of Albanian Socialist Realist art.  Skanderbeg Square, Tirana, Albania. 02Sep15<br />
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  • Statue of Byvandreren ‘The Wanderer’ Harald Grytten. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • The vast whitewashed stone walls and ornate roof of Punakha Dzong.  Punaka, Punakha, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 14 November 2007.
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  • A mandala painted on the ceiling of the gateway into Wangdue Phrodrang Dzong.  Wangdue Phrodrang Dzong. Buhtan, Druk Yul.  14 November 2006
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  • The outside of a shrine to the Hindu goddess Kali in the Bhuddist Wangdue Phrodrang Dzong. The Kali shrine is associated with the weapons stored in the Dzong which is part monastery, part fort and part administrative centre.  Wangdue Phrodrang Dzong, Bhutan, Druk Yul.<br />
14 November 2006
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  • Young men talking outside the T.Y. Tongsa Hotel in Bumthang. Two are in traditional dress, the gho, and one is not. The Hotel is built from wood with bamboo matting and is decorated in traditional style with Buddhist symbols. Above the open door is the wheel and deer emblem representing the Buddha's first discourse in the deer park.Above the closed door is the mythical Garuda. The door frames are decorated with swastikas which also appear on the hotel sign, both left and right handed. Between the doors and windows are wheels of joy and there are jewels on the window frames. Chamkhar, Bumthang, Bhutan. Druk Yul. 16 November 2007.
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  • Painting illustrating the ancient Tibetan Buddhist tale of the Four Friends or Harmonious Brothers on a wall. The four friends are an elephant, a monkey, a hare (sometimes a rabbit)  and a partridge (sometimes a peacock or grouse). The fable relates both to the status due to age and cooperation.  The four friends establish their ages and hence rank by recounting their earliest recollections of a banyan tree. By cooperating the four firends can reach fruit high in a fruit tree.    Wangdichholing Dzong, Bhutan, Druk Yul. 16 November 2007
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  • Brightly decorated timbers at Tamshing Goemba. Beam  ends are painted and there are decorated niches and clay offerings. Tamshing Goemba Bumthang, Bhutan, Drul Yul. 16 November 2007
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  • The vast whitewashed stone walls and ornate roof of Punakha Dzong.  Punaka, Punakha, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 14 November 2007.
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  • Ornate doorway to the prayer hall.  Samstangling Gompa, Monastery, Sumur, Ladakh, Republic of India.15Sep11
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  • Representation the mythical Snow Lion painted in traditional Bhutanese style on the wall of a house.  The snow lion is a white dog-like creature with a black mane, tail and markings.  Paro,  Druk Yul, Kingdom of Bhutan. 10 November 2007.
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  • Representation of a dragon painted on wood in traditional Bhutanese style at the top of a concrete column in a new building. This emulates the tradition of painting timbers in traditional wood-built houses.  The dragon is the Bhutanese national symbol, Druk, the thunder dragon. Paro, Druk Yul, Kingdom of Bhutan. 10 November 2007.
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  • An indian family at the foot of one of the four minarets sited one at  each corner of  the Taj Mahal a pavillion and the Yamuna (Jamuna  Jumna) River in the background. Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Republic of  India. 07 December 2008.
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  • Decoration on the interior of the dome of The Sinan Pasha Mosque. Prizren, Kosovo. 06Sep15
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  • Representation of a dragon painted in traditional Bhutanese style on the concrete wall of a new town house house.  This the Bhutanese national symbol, Druk, the thunder dragon. It holds a jewel in its mouth to represent wealth. Paro, Druk Yul, Kingdom of Bhutan. 10 November 2007.
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  • Close up of a Representation of the immortal Garuda painted in traditional Bhutanese style on the wall of a house.  Garuda has the head, wings and lower body of a bird and the torso of a man. Garuda is the enemy of snakes and Nagas and they are usually seen grasped in his beak or claws. Also known as Bjachung, the devourer, Lord of Birds.  Paro,  Druk Yul, Kingdom of Bhutan. 10 November 2007.
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  • A Bhutanese audience in formal national dress watches as musicians accompany a black hat dancer at the Trashigang festival, tsechu. Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang, Bhutan, Druk Yul. 19 November 2007
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  • Musicians accompanying dancers at the Mongar festival, Mongar  Tsechu. the musicians are dressed in brightly coloured silk robes with hats and wigs. A black hat dancer prepares to start teh dance. Mongar Dzong, Mongar, Bhutan, Druk Yul. 19 November 2007
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  • A black hat dancer dressed in gorgeous silk robes spins across the courtyard of Mongar Dzong during the Mongar festival, Mongar  Tsechu. Mongar,  Bhutan, Druk Yul. 18 November 2007
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  • A black hat dancer dressed in gorgeous silk robes spins across the courtyard of Mongar Dzong during the Mongar festival, Mongar  Tsechu. Mongar,  Bhutan, Druk Yul. 18 November 2007
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  • A blue and white sign outside a shop in Chamkhar saying 'Ready made garments for monks'. Chamkhar, Bumthang, Bhutan. Druk Yul. 16 November 2007.
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  • Representation of a azure dragon painted in traditional Bhutanese style on a wall in Wangdichholing Dzong.  This the Bhutanese national symbol, Druk, the thunder dragon. It holds jewels in each of its feet to represent wealth.    Wangdichholing Dzong, Bhutan, Druk Yul.   16 November 2007.
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  • Mural of a Garuda painted in traditional Bhutanese style on a wall in Wangdichholing Dzong. It has the head and body and wings of a bird and the arms of a man. It holds a snake,  naga,  in its beak and arms.    Wangdichholing Dzong, Bhutan, Druk Yul.   16 November 2007.
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  • Carved and painted wooden frieze in a temple in the Kurjey Lhakhang complex. Bumthang, Bhutan, Druk Yul. 16 November 2007
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  • A Bhutanese guide in national dress explains a  traditional Tibetan calendar and astrological diagram painted on the wall in Punaka Dzong. The diagram is depicted as being painted on the undershell of a golden  tortoise whose head, tail and limbs can be seen.. The months are represented by: Hare, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Ape, Bird, Dog, Pig, Mouse, Bull, Tiger. The earth spirit is symbolised by the impaled frogs.   Punaka Dzong, Punaka, Bhutan, Druk Yul. 14 November 2007
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  • An intricately painted dragon's head supports timbers in Punakha Dzong. Punaka, Punakha, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 14 November 2007.
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  • Craftsmen painting intricately carved designs of dragons on wooden balustrades at  Punakha Dzong.  Punaka, Punakha, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 14 November 2007.
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  • An intricately painted dragon's head supports timbers in Punakha Dzong. Punaka, Punakha, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 14 November 2007.
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  • A decorated wooden balcony in one of the courtyards at  Punakha Dzong.  Punaka, Punakha, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 14 November 2007.
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  • A young Bhutanese man in traditional dress of  a gho with a kabney over his shoulder stands by a giant prayer wheel. The walls behind him are decorated with religious paintings. Punaka Dzong, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 14 November 2007.
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  • The vast whitewashed stone walls and ornate roof of Punakha Dzong.  Punaka, Punakha, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 14 November 2007.
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  • The vast whitewashed stone walls and ornate roof of Punakha Dzong.  Punaka, Punakha, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 14 November 2007.
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  • The vast whitewashed stone walls and ornate roof of Punakha Dzong.  Punaka, Punakha, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 14 November 2007.
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  • The vast whitewashed stone walls and ornate roof of Punakha Dzong.  Punaka, Punakha, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 14 November 2007.
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  • The vast whitewashed stone walls and ornate roof of Punakha Dzong.  Punaka, Punakha, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 14 November 2007.
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  • A painted dragon guards the lock and doorway to the prayer hall.  Samstangling Gompa, Monastery, Sumur, Ladakh, Republic of India.15Sep11
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  • Tthe brightly decorated VIP grandstand at the Paro festival. Paro, Bhutan. Druk Yul. 11 November 2007
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  • Representation of the immortal Garuda with a snake in his beak painted in traditional Bhutanese style on the wall of a house.  Garuda has the head, wings and lower body of a bird and the torso of a man. Garuda is the enemy of snakes and Nagas and they are usually seen grasped in his beak or claws. Also known as Bjachung, the devourer, Lord of Birds.  Paro, Druk Yul Kingdom of Bhutan. 11 November 2007.
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  • Painting illustrating the ancient Tibetan Buddhist tale of the Four Friends or Harmonious Brothers on a wall. The four friends are an elephant, a monkey, a hare (sometimes a rabbit)  and a partridge (sometimes a peacock or grouse). The fable relates both to the status due to age and cooperation.  The four friends establish their ages and hence rank by recounting their earliest recollections of a banyan tree. By cooperating the four firends can reach fruit high in a fruit tree.   There is also a picture of a bearded man with a white hat and robes holding an agressive looking yak on a leash.  Paro Dzong, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 10 November 2007
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  • Representation of the immortal Garuda with a snake in his beak painted in traditional Bhutanese style on the wall of a house beside a door.  Garuda has the head, wings and lower body of a bird and the torso of a man. Garuda is the enemy of snakes and Nagas and they are usually seen grasped in his beak or claws. Also known as Bjachung, the devourer, Lord of Birds.  Paro, Druk Yul Kingdom of Bhutan. 10 November 2007.
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  • Representation of a dragon painted in traditional Bhutanese style on the wall of a house.  This the Bhutanese national symbol, Druk, the thunder dragon. It holds jewels in each of its feet to represent wealth. Paro, Druk Yul, Kingdom of Bhutan. 10 November 2007.
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  • Representation of the immortal Garuda painted in traditional Bhutanese style on the wall of a house.  Garuda has the head, wings and lower body of a bird and the torso of a man. Garuda is the enemy of snakes and Nagas and they are usually seen grasped in his beak or claws. Also known as Bjachung, the devourer, Lord of Birds.  Paro,  Druk Yul, Kingdom of Bhutan. 11 November 2007.
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  • Representation of a dragon painted in traditional Bhutanese style on the wall of a house.  This the Bhutanese national symbol, Druk, the thunder dragon. It holds jewels in each of its feet to represent wealth. Paro, Druk Yul, Kingdom of Bhutan. 10 November 2007.
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  • Representation the mythical Snow Lion painted in traditional Bhutanese style on the wall of a house.  The snow lion is a white dog-like creature with a black mane, tail and markings.  Paro,  Druk Yul, Kingdom of Bhutan. 10 November 2007.
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  • Sandstone panel delicately carved with flowers.  Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Republic of  India. 07 December 2008.
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  • One of the four minarets sited one at  each corner of  the Taj Mahal. Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Republic of  India. 07 December 2008.v
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  • Marble  panel delicately carved with flowers. Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Republic of  India. 07 December 2008.
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  • One of the four minarets sited one at  each corner of  the Taj Mahal. Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Republic of  India. 07 December 2008.
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  • Decoration on the interior of the dome of The Sinan Pasha Mosque. Prizren, Kosovo. 06Sep15
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  • Painting of a bird of prey on a house wall.  Sierpe, Costa Rica 25Nov13
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  • Painting of a Red-backed Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri oerstedii oerstedii) on a house wall.  Sierpe, Costa Rica 25Nov13
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  • Modern  buildings on the waterfront of the harbour at  Alesund. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • Modern  buildings on the waterfront of the harbour at  Alesund. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • Mural of a Garuda painted in traditional Bhutanese style on a wall in Wangdichholing Dzong. It has the head and body and wings of a bird and the arms of a man. It holds a snake,  naga,  in its beak and arms.    Wangdichholing Dzong, Bhutan, Druk Yul.   16 November 2007.
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  • A traditional Tibetan calendar and astrological diagram painted on the wall in Punaka Dzong. The diagram depicted as being is painted on the undershell of a golden  tortoise whose head, tail and limbs can be seen. The months are represented by: Hare, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Ape, Bird, Dog, Pig, Mouse, Bull, Tiger. The earth spirit is symbolised by the impaled frogs.   Punaka Dzong, Punaka, Bhutan, Druk Yul. 14 November 2007
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  • Painting illustrating the ancient Tibetan bhuddist tale of the Four Friends or Harmonious Brothers on a wall in Punaka Dzong. The four friends are an elephant, a monkey, a hare (sometimes a rabbit)  and a partridge (sometimes a peacock or grouse). The fable relates both to the status due to age and cooperation.  The four friends establish their ages and hence rank by recounting their earliest recollections of a banyan tree. By cooperating the four firends can reach fruit high in a fruit tree.    Punaka Dzong, Punaka, Bhutan, Druk Yul. 14 November 2007
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  • A carved wooden frieze of snow lion heads. Punakha Punaka Dzong, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 14 November 2007
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  • Craftsmen painting intricately carved designs of dragons on wooden balustrades at  Punakha Dzong.  Punaka, Punakha, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 14 November 2007.
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  • Representation of a dragon painted in traditional Bhutanese style.   This the Bhutanese national symbol, Druk, the thunder dragon. Paro Dzong, Druk Yul, Kingdom of Bhutan. 10 November 2007.
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  • The VIP grandstand at the Paro festival brightly decorated in yellow with multi-coloured silk hangings. Paro, Bhutan. Druk Yul. 11 November 2007
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  • Painted frieze showing an elephant and other characters.  Amber Fort. Amber, Jaipur, Rajasthan, Republic of India.     11 December 2008.
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  • Representation of a dragon painted in traditional Bhutanese style.   This the Bhutanese national symbol, Druk, the thunder dragon. Paro Dzong, Druk Yul, Kingdom of Bhutan. 10 November 2007.
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  • Representation of a dragon painted in traditional Bhutanese style at the top of a concrete column in a new building. This emulates the tradition of painting timbers in traditional wood-built houses.  The dragon is the Bhutanese national symbol, Druk, the thunder dragon. Paro, Druk Yul, Kingdom of Bhutan. 10 November 2007.
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  • Sandstone panel delicately carved with flowers.  Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Republic of  India. 07 December 2008.
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  • Marble frieze delicately carved with a repeating pattern. Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Republic of  India. 07 December 2008.
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  • Bas relief plaque showing heroic Albanian workers and soldiers. Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard, Tirana, Albania.
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  • Representation of Onufri, one of the great painters of Albanian Orthodox Church icons and murals. He was active in Berat in the 16 century where he founded a school pf painting. Berat, Albania. 08Sep15
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  • Mural painting of a Mongol with a chained tiger symbolising the supremacy of the Mongolian yellow hat buddhists over the Tibetan  red hat buddhists in Bhutan.  Trongsa Dzong, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 15 November 2007
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  • Mural painting of a Mongol with a chained tiger symbolising the supremacy of the Mongolian yellow hat buddhists over the Tibetan  red hat buddhists in Bhutan.  Paro Dzong, Druk Yul,  Bhutan. 10 November 2007
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  • Sandstone panel delicately carved with flowers.  Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Republic of  India. 07 December 2008.
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  • Modern  buildings on the waterfront of the harbour at  Alesund. Ålesund, Møre og Romsdal, Norway.
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  • Mural of a fierce and warlike priest with a victory banner painted in traditional Bhutanese style on a wall in Wangdichholing Dzong.    Wangdichholing Dzong, Bhutan, Druk Yul.   16 November 2007.
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  • European Tourists armed with cameras lined up under the brightly decorated VIP grandstand at the Paro festival. Paro, Bhutan. Druk Yul. 11 November 2007
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