"The beauty of Inle lake, in Burma's Shan state, is beyond words. It's worth getting up before dawn to go and watch the lake and the people who live and depend on it in the early morning light, as life slowly unfolds". Taken by fredcan
"While doing my usual touristic walk through Jonker Street, in the heart of Melaka's Chinatown, I found myself amazed that in a very small radios I could see a church, a mosque and a Hindu temple. Everyone is really open to foreigners and people of different religions, eager to show you around their praying temples and customs". Taken by Dave_B_
"The days are growing longer here in Scandinavia, with the sun not going down until almost 9:30 in the evening. Read more about a romantic evening with my wife here". Taken by RennyBA
"Bright and cold; but when the sun comes out the view is stupendous, and when it doesn't there is time to think". Taken by English Granpa
"Welcome to Krome Penit. An old missile silo in the everglades of Florida". Taken by BlaisOne
"Just a basic fisheye shot of the sky. I liked the way that at first glance it looks almost like a shot of Earth from space". Taken by Sasha H1

"May 1, 2010: Support Immigrants Rights, Washington, DC". Taken by greenelent
After a short period of time, the third (and most famous) stage of training began, called maiko. Maiko are apprentice geisha, and this stage can last for years. Maiko learn from their senior geisha mentor and follow them around to all their engagements. Gion District, Kyoto, Japan. Taken by Ross Hong Kong
"I took a trip to my local market today. It is not USDA approved. Just steam, add some fresh red peppers and a sweet & sour sauce and go to town. In much of China the head of the fish, especially the cheeks, are considered a delicacy. I haven't gone there yet... I have had the fish head soup. Once". More here. Taken by Expatriate Games