The Merchant offers passersby his ware as he stands guard on the Hameensilta Bridge, accompanied by the latter's three other sentinels- the Maiden Finland, the Tax Collector, and the Hunter. All four are creations of pre-eminent Finnish artist Waino Aaltonen.
From new languages to unique food, interesting architecture to stunning nature, traveling is a most powerful teacher that initiates us to the wonder-filled world beyond our usual sphere of movement. Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, June 2010, using a digicam.
This image of a Filipino woman donning 19th Century garb add to the richness of The Manila Hotel, a 99-year old institution that has provided the warm Philippine welcome to the likes of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Muhammad Ali, the Beatles, and Ernest Hemingway.
foyer of the Manila Hotel's Maynila Ballroom, January 2011, using a digicam.