Qatar, Descendants of slaves from Mombassa at a healing seance playing music.

Qatar, Doha, Man examining pearls in a shop.

Qatar, Khor, Boys in the fishing village standing in front of the mosque.

Qatar, Descendants of slaves from Mombassa at a healing seance playing music.

Qatar, Descendants of slaves from Mombassa at a healing seance playing music.

Qatar, Local fishermen on board their dhow checking lines for fish caught.

China, Tibet, Samye Monastery, Near Tsetsang, Young novice monk head and shoulders portrait profile right.

China, Qinghai, Ta er Si, Tibetan monks inspecting lengths of material.

India, Ladakh, Tikse, Close up of a novice monk writing with a pen and paper at Tikse Monastery.

Thailand, General, Young monk collecting alms.

Russia, Religion, Patriarch Alexy II, Head of the Russian Orthodox Church untill his death in 2008, Outdoor service with ceremonial robes.

Russia, Religion, Patriarch Alexy II. Head of the Russian Orthodox Church untill his death in 2008. Outdoor service with ceremonial robes.