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Angels of Waverley Cemetery, Sydney

October 9, 2010

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Perched atop cliffs in Sydney’s eastern suburbs and overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Waverley Cemetery must be one of the most spectacularly located cemeteries anywhere in the world.  It is noted for its ornate tombs, headstones and funerary sculpture – angels are particularly popular. Notable Australians buried here include Australia’s first Prime Minister Edmund Barton, poet… [Read more…]

Erotic mural, Khajuraho

November 12, 2008

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One of the many erotic murals that adorn the walls of the Khajuraho temples.  Madhya Pradesh, India.

Erotic sculpture, Khajuraho

November 9, 2008

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The sensuous curves of one of the many such sculptures in the Khajuraho temple complex.  Madhya Pradesh, India.

Temple interior, Khajuraho

November 9, 2008

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Impressive sculptures adorn the interior of one of the temples in the Khajuraho complex, famous for their erotic sculptures.  Madhya Pradesh, India.

Adinatha Temple, Ranakpur

November 6, 2008

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One of the beautifully ornate ceilings of the Jain Adinatha Temple in Ranakpur, Rajasthan.

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