Category: Photos du Jour (Photo of the Day)

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  Photo du Jour: An Elephant and His Mahout – Amber Fort, Jaipur, India

  Responding to a command from his mahout, while ascending the walkway leading to Fort Amer, an elephant pauses. When I visited the Amber fortress, which was built in the 1590s, I opted to make my approach on foot. Nevertheless, I found the sight of a caravan of elephants to be a timeless one.

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  Photo du Jour: A Novice Monk in Luang Prabang, Laos

  In the Southeast Asian nation of Laos, it’s common for boys and young men to temporarily commit to monkhood, even if they do not remain in service for the rest of their lives. This custom brings a merit to both the novice monks and their families. As the elder monks do, the boys shave their heads…

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  Photo du Jour: Strolling Silhouette – Prague

  Prague is, without a doubt, one of my favorite European cities, thanks to its incredible blend of architectural styles, its sweeping views, and its intriguing history. As a child, our dear family friend and my first piano teacher, Erna, shared fascinating tales of what life was like in Prague in the 1930s. These anecdotes about…

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  Photo du Jour: Peep Hole Overlooking Dubrovnik, Croatia

  Dubrovnik, Croatia is seen through an ancient wall’s peep hole. The walled city is often referred to as “Pearl of the Adriatic,” and it’s no wonder why, given the city’s commanding views and strategic location. The city’s economy was once based on maritime trade.

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  Photo du Jour: Ghent Streetscape Reflected in Beer Store Window

  A bustling Belgian street’s action is captured in the window of a Ghent beer store, featuring a colorful array of bottled beers for sale.

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  Photo du Jour: A Ride Through the Pink City – Jaipur, India

  Even though my maiden voyage to India was nearly four years ago, I vividly remember that first afternoon exploring Jaipur, the so-called Pink City. With my new camera in hand, I delighted in capturing images of vibrantly-painted elephants, bus passengers, and motorcyclists as the auto rickshaw I was riding in passed them. Naively, I initially…