INDIA, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Young boy being made up for Ramlila festival where the story of Lord Rama is enacted. Gold leaf is placed on the face as part of decorative floral pattern.

Afghanistan, Panjao, Donkey riders crossing bridge over river in mountainous region in Spring with snow on lower slopes behind.

Afghanistan, Bamiyan, View over town buildings with mountains in the distance.

Afghanistan, People, Street barber working on the pavement outside a mosque.

Afghanistan, Yakawlang, Group of children.

Afghanistan, Nomads, Kirghiz, Yurt interior with women sat around the fire.

CHINA, Guizhou, School children gathered together in playground.

PAKISTAN, Northern Areas, Skardu, Goatherd using hockey stick as a crook in barren rocky area with small flock.

CHINA, Qinghai, Religion, Dancers carrying ceremonial scarves during Tibetan festival.

Mongolia, Inner Mongolia, Three Generations of family.

China, Lanzhou, Islamic, Praying in Mosque at end of Ramadan festival.

China, Zhengzhou, Dried bed of the Yellow river with bridge in the distance.