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  • 21 AUGUIST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA:  The George Town, Penang, skyline at evening as clouds and thunderstorms roll in.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Shwedagon Pagoda in the evening. The Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair fromGautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A pro-democracy vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok Sunday. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to the vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace022.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A pro-democracy vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok Sunday. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to the vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace020.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A pro-democracy vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok Sunday. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to the vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace019.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A pro-democracy vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok Sunday. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to the vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace018.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A pro-democracy vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok Sunday. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to the vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace016.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A pro-democracy vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok Sunday. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to the vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace015.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A pro-democracy vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok Sunday. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to the vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace014.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A pro-democracy vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok Sunday. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to the vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace013.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A pro-democracy vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok Sunday. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to the vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace012.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A pro-democracy advocate at Thammasat University. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to a candlelight vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace009.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Women hold up signs for Thai democracy during a candlelight vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to a candlelight vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace008.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A pro-democracy advocate at Thammasat University. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to a candlelight vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace007.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man carries a sign calling to keep Bangkok open. His sign is a response to anti-government protestors who want to shut Bangkok down. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to a candlelight vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace005.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman holds up sign supporting Thai democracy during a candlelight vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to a candlelight vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace003.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Women hold up signs for Thai democracy during a candlelight vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to a candlelight vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace002.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Pro-democracy advocates hold up signs before a candlelight vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to a candlelight vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace001.jpg
  • 11 SEPTEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Evening traffic on Yaowarat Road in the Chinatown section of Bangkok. Thailand in general, and Bangkok in particular, has a vibrant tradition of street food and eating on the run. In recent years, Bangkok's street food has become something of an international landmark and is being written about in glossy travel magazines and in the pages of the New York Times.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownFood0911054.jpg
  • 11 SEPTEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Evening traffic on Yaowarat Road in the Chinatown section of Bangkok. Thailand in general, and Bangkok in particular, has a vibrant tradition of street food and eating on the run. In recent years, Bangkok's street food has become something of an international landmark and is being written about in glossy travel magazines and in the pages of the New York Times.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownFood0911051.jpg
  • 11 SEPTEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Evening traffic on Yaowarat Road in the Chinatown section of Bangkok. Thailand in general, and Bangkok in particular, has a vibrant tradition of street food and eating on the run. In recent years, Bangkok's street food has become something of an international landmark and is being written about in glossy travel magazines and in the pages of the New York Times.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownFood0911044.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR:  Buddhist nuns pray in the evening at  Shwedagon Pagoda. The Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair fromGautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ShwedagonPagoda078.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Shwedagon Pagoda in the evening. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 meter (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. Burmese believe the pagoda was established as early ca 540BC, but archaeological suggests it was built between the 6th and 10th centuries. The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ShwedagonPagoda076.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Shwedagon Pagoda in the evening. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 meter (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. Burmese believe the pagoda was established as early ca 540BC, but archaeological suggests it was built between the 6th and 10th centuries. The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ShwedagonPagoda074.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Shwedagon Pagoda in the evening. The Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair fromGautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ShwedagonPagoda073.jpg
  • 04 OCTOBER 2009 -- BANGKOK, THAILAND: A glimpse of the evening skyline in Bangkok, Thailand.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BangkokOct09001.jpg
  • 21 AUGUIST 2018 - GEORGE TOWN, PENANG, MALAYSIA:  The George Town, Penang, skyline at evening as clouds and thunderstorms roll in.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    GeorgeTownSkyline002.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A pro-democracy vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok Sunday. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to the vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace023.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A pro-democracy vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok Sunday. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to the vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace021.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A pro-democracy vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok Sunday. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to the vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace017.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A pro-democracy vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok Sunday. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to the vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace011.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A pro-democracy vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok Sunday. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to the vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace010.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women carry stickers supporting the February 2 election in Thailand. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to a candlelight vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace006.jpg
  • 12 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman holds up sign supporting Thai democracy during a candlelight vigil at Thammasat University in Bangkok. About 500 people from all walks of Thai life came to a candlelight vigil at Thammasat University. They prayed for a peaceful resolution to the political conflict in Thailand. They finished the vigil by singing the John Lennon song "Imagine." Anti-government protestors are expected "Shutdown Bangkok" Monday. There were reports Sunday evening that some intersections were already being blocked.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CandlelightVigilForPeace004.jpg
  • 11 SEPTEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Evening traffic on Yaowarat Road in the Chinatown section of Bangkok. Thailand in general, and Bangkok in particular, has a vibrant tradition of street food and eating on the run. In recent years, Bangkok's street food has become something of an international landmark and is being written about in glossy travel magazines and in the pages of the New York Times.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownFood0911045.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Shwedagon Pagoda in the evening. The Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair fromGautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ShwedagonPagoda077.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Shwedagon Pagoda in the evening. The Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair fromGautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ShwedagonPagoda075.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Shwedagon Pagoda in the evening. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 meter (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. Burmese believe the pagoda was established as early ca 540BC, but archaeological suggests it was built between the 6th and 10th centuries. The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ShwedagonPagoda065.jpg
  • 20 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Lights on Soi Cowboy in Bangkok. Most of the electricity consumed in Bangkok is generated in Laos and Myanmar. In 2013, the Bangkok Metropolitan Region consumed about 40 per cent of the Thailand's electricity, even though the BMR is only 1.5 per cent of the country’s land area and about 22 per cent of its population.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BangkokElectricUse019.jpg
  • 20 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People walk under huge illuminated billboards between Siam Paragon and Siam Center malls. Bangkok's malls consume more electricity than some provinces. Siam Paragon, a popular high end mall in central Bangkok, consumes nearly twice as much electricity at the northern province of Mae Hong Son. Thais and foreigners alike flock to the malls in Bangkok, which are air conditioned. Most of the electricity consumed in Bangkok is generated in Laos and Myanmar. In 2013, the Bangkok Metropolitan Region consumed about 40 per cent of the Thailand's electricity, even though the BMR is only 1.5 per cent of the country’s land area and about 22 per cent of its population.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BangkokElectricUse017.jpg
  • 20 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Traffic on Ratchadamri Road passes between two large shopping complexes, a Big C Supercenter, on the right, and CentralWorld, a high end mall, on the left. Bangkok's malls consume more electricity than some provinces. Siam Paragon, a popular high end mall in central Bangkok, consumes nearly twice as much electricity at the northern province of Mae Hong Son. Thais and foreigners alike flock to the malls in Bangkok, which are air conditioned. Most of the electricity consumed in Bangkok is generated in Laos and Myanmar. In 2013, the Bangkok Metropolitan Region consumed about 40 per cent of the Thailand's electricity, even though the BMR is only 1.5 per cent of the country’s land area and about 22 per cent of its population.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BangkokElectricUse022.jpg
  • 20 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People leave EmQuartier, a new high end mall in Bangkok. Bangkok's malls consume more electricity than some provinces. Siam Paragon, a popular high end mall in central Bangkok, consumes nearly twice as much electricity at the northern province of Mae Hong Son. Thais and foreigners alike flock to the malls in Bangkok, which are air conditioned. Most of the electricity consumed in Bangkok is generated in Laos and Myanmar. In 2013, the Bangkok Metropolitan Region consumed about 40 per cent of the Thailand's electricity, even though the BMR is only 1.5 per cent of the country’s land area and about 22 per cent of its population.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BangkokElectricUse021.jpg
  • 20 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Lights on Soi Cowboy in Bangkok. Most of the electricity consumed in Bangkok is generated in Laos and Myanmar. In 2013, the Bangkok Metropolitan Region consumed about 40 per cent of the Thailand's electricity, even though the BMR is only 1.5 per cent of the country’s land area and about 22 per cent of its population.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BangkokElectricUse020.jpg
  • 20 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People walk under huge illuminated billboards between Siam Paragon and Siam Center malls. Bangkok's malls consume more electricity than some provinces. Siam Paragon, a popular high end mall in central Bangkok, consumes nearly twice as much electricity at the northern province of Mae Hong Son. Thais and foreigners alike flock to the malls in Bangkok, which are air conditioned. Most of the electricity consumed in Bangkok is generated in Laos and Myanmar. In 2013, the Bangkok Metropolitan Region consumed about 40 per cent of the Thailand's electricity, even though the BMR is only 1.5 per cent of the country’s land area and about 22 per cent of its population.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BangkokElectricUse018.jpg
  • 20 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Siam Paragon is one of the most popular malls in Bangkok. Bangkok's malls consume more electricity than some provinces. Siam Paragon, a popular high end mall in central Bangkok, consumes nearly twice as much electricity at the northern province of Mae Hong Son. Thais and foreigners alike flock to the malls in Bangkok, which are air conditioned. Most of the electricity consumed in Bangkok is generated in Laos and Myanmar. In 2013, the Bangkok Metropolitan Region consumed about 40 per cent of the Thailand's electricity, even though the BMR is only 1.5 per cent of the country’s land area and about 22 per cent of its population.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BangkokElectricUse016.jpg
  • 20 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A woman passes an electronic billboard in a BTS station in central Bangkok. Most of the electricity consumed in Bangkok is generated in Laos and Myanmar. In 2013, the Bangkok Metropolitan Region consumed about 40 per cent of the Thailand's electricity, even though the BMR is only 1.5 per cent of the country’s land area and about 22 per cent of its population.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BangkokElectricUse015.jpg
  • 20 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A woman passes an electronic billboard in a BTS station in central Bangkok. Most of the electricity consumed in Bangkok is generated in Laos and Myanmar. In 2013, the Bangkok Metropolitan Region consumed about 40 per cent of the Thailand's electricity, even though the BMR is only 1.5 per cent of the country’s land area and about 22 per cent of its population.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BangkokElectricUse014.jpg
  • 20 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Office workers wait for a bus on Ratchadamri Road across the street from CentralWorld mall, which is lit up like this every night. Bangkok's malls consume more electricity than some provinces. Siam Paragon, a popular high end mall in central Bangkok, consumes nearly twice as much electricity at the northern province of Mae Hong Son. Thais and foreigners alike flock to the malls in Bangkok, which are air conditioned. Most of the electricity consumed in Bangkok is generated in Laos and Myanmar. In 2013, the Bangkok Metropolitan Region consumed about 40 per cent of the Thailand's electricity, even though the BMR is only 1.5 per cent of the country’s land area and about 22 per cent of its population.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BangkokElectricUse013.jpg
  • 20 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Office workers wait for a bus on Ratchadamri Road across the street from CentralWorld mall, which is lit up like this every night. Bangkok's malls consume more electricity than some provinces. Siam Paragon, a popular high end mall in central Bangkok, consumes nearly twice as much electricity at the northern province of Mae Hong Son. Thais and foreigners alike flock to the malls in Bangkok, which are air conditioned. Most of the electricity consumed in Bangkok is generated in Laos and Myanmar. In 2013, the Bangkok Metropolitan Region consumed about 40 per cent of the Thailand's electricity, even though the BMR is only 1.5 per cent of the country’s land area and about 22 per cent of its population.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BangkokElectricUse012.jpg
  • 20 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A street food vendor grills vegetables while an electric light illuminates his stand. In 2013, the Bangkok Metropolitan Region consumed about 40 per cent of the Thailand's electricity, even though the BMR is only 1.5 per cent of the country’s land area and about 22 per cent of its population. Most of the electricity consumed in Bangkok is generated in Laos and Myanmar.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    BangkokElectricUse011.jpg
  • 20 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Shopper leave the Big C Supercenter on Ratchadamri Road in Bangkok. Bangkok's malls consume more electricity than some provinces. Siam Paragon, a popular high end mall in central Bangkok, consumes nearly twice as much electricity at the northern province of Mae Hong Son. Thais and foreigners alike flock to the malls in Bangkok, which are air conditioned. Most of the electricity consumed in Bangkok is generated in Laos and Myanmar. In 2013, the Bangkok Metropolitan Region consumed about 40 per cent of the Thailand's electricity, even though the BMR is only 1.5 per cent of the country’s land area and about 22 per cent of its population.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Traffic on Ratchadamri Road passes between two large shopping complexes, a Big C Supercenter, on the right, and CentralWorld, a high end mall, on the left. Bangkok's malls consume more electricity than some provinces. Siam Paragon, a popular high end mall in central Bangkok, consumes nearly twice as much electricity at the northern province of Mae Hong Son. Thais and foreigners alike flock to the malls in Bangkok, which are air conditioned. Most of the electricity consumed in Bangkok is generated in Laos and Myanmar. In 2013, the Bangkok Metropolitan Region consumed about 40 per cent of the Thailand's electricity, even though the BMR is only 1.5 per cent of the country’s land area and about 22 per cent of its population.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Traffic on Ratchadamri Road passes between two large shopping complexes, a Big C Supercenter, on the right, and CentralWorld, a high end mall, on the left. Bangkok's malls consume more electricity than some provinces. Siam Paragon, a popular high end mall in central Bangkok, consumes nearly twice as much electricity at the northern province of Mae Hong Son. Thais and foreigners alike flock to the malls in Bangkok, which are air conditioned. Most of the electricity consumed in Bangkok is generated in Laos and Myanmar. In 2013, the Bangkok Metropolitan Region consumed about 40 per cent of the Thailand's electricity, even though the BMR is only 1.5 per cent of the country’s land area and about 22 per cent of its population.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Traffic on Ratchadamri Road passes between two large shopping complexes, a Big C Supercenter, on the right, and CentralWorld, a high end mall, on the left. Bangkok's malls consume more electricity than some provinces. Siam Paragon, a popular high end mall in central Bangkok, consumes nearly twice as much electricity at the northern province of Mae Hong Son. Thais and foreigners alike flock to the malls in Bangkok, which are air conditioned. Most of the electricity consumed in Bangkok is generated in Laos and Myanmar. In 2013, the Bangkok Metropolitan Region consumed about 40 per cent of the Thailand's electricity, even though the BMR is only 1.5 per cent of the country’s land area and about 22 per cent of its population.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 20 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Traffic on Ratchadamri Road passes between two large shopping complexes, a Big C Supercenter, on the right, and CentralWorld, a high end mall, on the left. Bangkok's malls consume more electricity than some provinces. Siam Paragon, a popular high end mall in central Bangkok, consumes nearly twice as much electricity at the northern province of Mae Hong Son. Thais and foreigners alike flock to the malls in Bangkok, which are air conditioned. Most of the electricity consumed in Bangkok is generated in Laos and Myanmar. In 2013, the Bangkok Metropolitan Region consumed about 40 per cent of the Thailand's electricity, even though the BMR is only 1.5 per cent of the country’s land area and about 22 per cent of its population.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 DECEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Looking south after sunset from the rooftop observation deck of the King Power Maha Nakhon Tower. The Chao Phraya River is in the upper third of the frame. The MahaNakhon Skywalk, at the top of the King Power Maha Nakhon Tower, is 1,030 feet (314 meters) above street level. It is the tallest building and highest vantage point in Bangkok. The skywalk opened in November and has been drawing large crowds.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 DECEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Looking north from the rooftop observation deck of the King Power Maha Nakhon Tower. The MahaNakhon Skywalk, at the top of the King Power Maha Nakhon Tower, is 1,030 feet (314 meters) above street level. It is the tallest building and highest vantage point in Bangkok. The skywalk opened in November and has been drawing large crowds.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 DECEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  IconSiam, Bangkok's newest high end shopping mall, seen at sunset from the rooftop observation deck of the King Power Maha Nakhon Tower. The MahaNakhon Skywalk, at the top of the King Power Maha Nakhon Tower, is 1,030 feet (314 meters) above street level. It is the tallest building and highest vantage point in Bangkok. The skywalk opened in November and has been drawing large crowds.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 DECEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Looking west at sunset from the rooftop observation deck of the King Power Maha Nakhon Tower. The Chao Phraya River is in the center of the frame. The MahaNakhon Skywalk, at the top of the King Power Maha Nakhon Tower, is 1,030 feet (314 meters) above street level. It is the tallest building and highest vantage point in Bangkok. The skywalk opened in November and has been drawing large crowds.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 DECEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Looking west at sunset from the rooftop observation deck of the King Power Maha Nakhon Tower. The Chao Phraya River is in the center of the frame. The MahaNakhon Skywalk, at the top of the King Power Maha Nakhon Tower, is 1,030 feet (314 meters) above street level. It is the tallest building and highest vantage point in Bangkok. The skywalk opened in November and has been drawing large crowds.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 DECEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Looking west at sunset from the rooftop observation deck of the King Power Maha Nakhon Tower. The Chao Phraya River is in the center of the frame. The MahaNakhon Skywalk, at the top of the King Power Maha Nakhon Tower, is 1,030 feet (314 meters) above street level. It is the tallest building and highest vantage point in Bangkok. The skywalk opened in November and has been drawing large crowds.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 AUGUST 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     The new Stadium One, a sports themed mall in Bangkok.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JULY 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: At 1,029 feet tall, the MahaNakhon is the tallest building in Thailand. The 77-story tower beats the skyscraper that previously held the title, Baiyoke Tower II, by 33 feet. It opened in August 2016.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 DECEMBER 2017 - HANOI, VIETNAM: St Joseph's Cathedral lit up for the Christmas holidays in Hanoi.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 DECEMBER 2017 - HANOI, VIETNAM: The foot bridge to the Temple of the Jade Mountain (Ngoc Son Temple) in Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 MARCH 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The full moon over the Talat Noi section of Bangkok's Chinatown.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 MARCH 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The full moon over the Talat Noi section of Bangkok's Chinatown.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 MARCH 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The Chao Phraya River in Bangkok at sunset.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 MARCH 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The Chao Phraya River in Bangkok at sunset.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 23 MARCH 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The Chao Phraya River in Bangkok at sunset.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Hong Kong skyline as seen from central Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A woman makes merit and prays with candles at Shwedagon Pagoda. The Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair fromGautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 SEPTEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Neon signs over Yaowarat Road in the Chinatown section of Bangkok. Thailand in general, and Bangkok in particular, has a vibrant tradition of street food and eating on the run. In recent years, Bangkok's street food has become something of an international landmark and is being written about in glossy travel magazines and in the pages of the New York Times.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 SEPTEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A roti (a type of Malaysian fried flat bread very popular in Thailand) talks  to a woman on Yaowarat Road in the Chinatown section of Bangkok. Thailand in general, and Bangkok in particular, has a vibrant tradition of street food and eating on the run. In recent years, Bangkok's street food has become something of an international landmark and is being written about in glossy travel magazines and in the pages of the New York Times.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong at sunset. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong at sunset. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong at sunset. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong at sunset. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong at sunset. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong at sunset. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Tourists at the top of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong watch the sunset. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Tourists at the top of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong watch the sunset. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2013 - HONG KONG: Looking across to Kowloon from Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Macau is the other. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the  population is 93.6% ethnic Chinese and 6.4% from other groups. The Han Chinese majority originate mainly from the cities of Guangzhou and Taishan in the neighbouring Guangdong province.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 JUNE 2013 - BATTAMBANG, CAMBODIA:  A motorcycle goes down a rural dirt road at the sun sets over a rice field near Battambang, Cambodia.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 JUNE 2013 - BATTAMBANG, CAMBODIA:  The sun sets over a rice field near Battambang, Cambodia.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: People bathe a statue of the Buddha to make merit at Shwedagon Pagoda. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 meter (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. Burmese believe the pagoda was established as early ca 540BC, but archaeological suggests it was built between the 6th and 10th centuries. The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A woman prays at Shwedagon Pagoda. The Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair fromGautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: People bathe a statue of the Buddha to make merit at Shwedagon Pagoda. The Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair fromGautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A woman makes merit and prays with candles at Shwedagon Pagoda. The Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 metres (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair fromGautama, the historical Buddha. The pagoda was built between the 6th and 10th centuries by the Mon people, who used to dominate the area around what is now Yangon (Rangoon). The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A woman makes merit and prays with candles at Shwedagon Pagoda. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 meter (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. Burmese believe the pagoda was established as early ca 540BC, but archaeological suggests it was built between the 6th and 10th centuries. The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2013 - YANGON, MYANMAR: A woman makes merit and prays with candles at Shwedagon Pagoda. Shwedagon Pagoda is officially known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw and is also called the Great Dagon Pagoda or the Golden Pagoda. It is a 99 meter (325 ft) tall pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of on Singuttara Hill, and dominates the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar and contains relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. Burmese believe the pagoda was established as early ca 540BC, but archaeological suggests it was built between the 6th and 10th centuries. The pagoda has been renovated numerous times through the centuries. Millions of Burmese and tens of thousands of tourists visit the pagoda every year, which is the most visited site in Yangon. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The Asoke intersection at Soi 21 and Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok, Thailand. It's the center of upscale residences, called HiSo (for HIig SOciety) and expensive retail space. It's also home to "Soi Cowboy" one of the Bangkok's notorious adult entertainment districts. With a population of about 12 million, Bangkok is one of the fastest growing cities in the world.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The Asoke intersection at Soi 21 and Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok, Thailand. It's the center of upscale residences, called HiSo (for HIig SOciety) and expensive retail space. It's also home to "Soi Cowboy" one of the Bangkok's notorious adult entertainment districts. With a population of about 12 million, Bangkok is one of the fastest growing cities in the world.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The Dusit Thani Hotel in the foreground with the Olympia Thai Building in the background in Bangkok, Thailand. With a population of about 12 million, Bangkok is one of the fastest growing cities in the world.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:    Looking east down Sala Daeng Street in Bangkok at twilight. With a population of about 12 million, Bangkok is one of the fastest growing cities in the world.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 JULY 2012 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN:  People walk across the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, MN. The Stone Arch Bridge is a former railroad bridge crossing the Mississippi River at Saint Anthony Falls in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Positioned between the 3rd Avenue Bridge and the I-35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge,[2] the Stone Arch Bridge was built in 1883 by railroad tycoon James J. Hill for his Great Northern Railway, and accessed the former passenger station located about a mile to the west, on the west bank of the river. The structure is now used as a pedestrian and bicycle bridge. It is an Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 as a part of the Saint Anthony Falls Historic District.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 JULY 2012 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN:  People walk across the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, MN. The Stone Arch Bridge is a former railroad bridge crossing the Mississippi River at Saint Anthony Falls in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Positioned between the 3rd Avenue Bridge and the I-35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge,[2] the Stone Arch Bridge was built in 1883 by railroad tycoon James J. Hill for his Great Northern Railway, and accessed the former passenger station located about a mile to the west, on the west bank of the river. The structure is now used as a pedestrian and bicycle bridge. It is an Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 as a part of the Saint Anthony Falls Historic District.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 JULY 2012 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN:  People walk across the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, MN. The Stone Arch Bridge is a former railroad bridge crossing the Mississippi River at Saint Anthony Falls in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Positioned between the 3rd Avenue Bridge and the I-35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge,[2] the Stone Arch Bridge was built in 1883 by railroad tycoon James J. Hill for his Great Northern Railway, and accessed the former passenger station located about a mile to the west, on the west bank of the river. The structure is now used as a pedestrian and bicycle bridge. It is an Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 as a part of the Saint Anthony Falls Historic District.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 APRIL 2012 - HANOI, VIETNAM: A tourist looks at a mannequin on a street in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Hanoi is one of the oldest cities in Southeast Asia. It was established in 1010 A.D.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 APRIL 2012 - HANOI, VIETNAM: A barber shop at the end of an alley in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Hanoi is one of the oldest cities in Southeast Asia. It was established in 1010 A.D.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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