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Recent visit to the Canberra suburb of Woden to checkout the street art scene
#streetArt #canberra #shotoniphone
October 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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#canberra #shotoniphone #rainbowLorikeet
September 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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School cross country #canberra #oldroll #runnng #crosscountry #blueskyphotography
August 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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Lunch in Tumut NSW #dazzcam #australia #blueskyphotography
August 8, 2025 at 5:29 AM
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Hot air balloon over Canberra’s Telstra Tower #dazzcam #canberra #blueskyPhotography #hotAirBalloon
August 8, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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Misty morning Canberra #dazzcam #blueskyphotography #canberra
August 8, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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Batemans Bay, NSW south coast #dazzcam
August 8, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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Lake burley griffin #canberra #hipstamatic #photography
April 13, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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Box Hill Canberra #hipstamatic
April 13, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Canberra balloon festival #hipstamatic #canberra #canberraBalloonSpectacular
March 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Look up #hipstamatic
March 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Misty #hipstamatic #canberra #mist #photography
March 13, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Bondi icebergs #bondi #beach #bondiIcebergs
March 11, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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Every Kalash child is left with a dirty face, to avoid attracting unwanted spirit attention. The Kalash are known as the indigenous people of Chitral Pakistan, and their ancestors migrated to Chitral from Afghanistan in the 2nd century BC.
#Pakistan #kalash
Four young Kalash children are sitting in front of their home. The Kalash people are an indigenous ethnic group residing in the remote valleys of the Chitral district in northern Pakistan, near the border with Afghanistan. They are known for their distinct culture, religion, and lifestyle that set them apart from the majority Muslim population of Pakistan. The Kalash have attracted considerable interest due to their unique traditions, language, and physical appearance, which are sometimes described as being more akin to ancient Indo-European groups than the other ethnicities in the region. The Kalash practice a form of animism and polytheism that includes a belief in multiple gods, spirits, and deities. Their religion is heavily tied to nature and agriculture, with many rituals and ceremonies dedicated to deities associated with water, the sun, and fertility. The Kalash people also believe in ancestral spirits and often perform offerings and sacrifices to ensure prosperity, good harvests, and the well-being of their community. Two young Kalash girls are drinking water from a stream. The Kalash people are an indigenous ethnic group residing in the remote valleys of the Chitral district in northern Pakistan, near the border with Afghanistan. They are known for their distinct culture, religion, and lifestyle that set them apart from the majority Muslim population of Pakistan. The Kalash have attracted considerable interest due to their unique traditions, language, and physical appearance, which are sometimes described as being more akin to ancient Indo-European groups than the other ethnicities in the region. The Kalash practice a form of animism and polytheism that includes a belief in multiple gods, spirits, and deities. Their religion is heavily tied to nature and agriculture, with many rituals and ceremonies dedicated to deities associated with water, the sun, and fertility. The Kalash people also believe in ancestral spirits and often perform offerings and sacrifices to ensure prosperity, good harvests, and the well-being of their community.
March 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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#canberra #hipstamatic #photography
March 9, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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#canberra #flowers #photography #hipstamatic
March 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Local Sutton markets #hipstamatic
March 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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March 8, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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Incoming
March 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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March 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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#singapore Sri Mariamman Temple #shotoniphone
March 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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#singapore magnificent #streetArt and temples #shotoniphone
March 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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‪A woman’s headdress in Ladakh called a Perak, is often a stunning artistic achievement, and it provides a statement of her status, wealth, artistic sense, and history. It is a prized possession and is often passed down from mother to daughter.
#Ladakh #India #nubravalley #perak
A woman from Ladakh wearing her Headdress called a perak. The perak is still worn by Ladakhi women as a symbol of traditional culture. Public performances, cultural exhibits, and photos prepared for tourists often emphasize the women wearing their headdresses with their ornate turquoise ornamentation. A woman from Ladakh wearing her Headdress called a perak. The perak is still worn by Ladakhi women as a symbol of traditional culture. Public performances, cultural exhibits, and photos prepared for tourists often emphasize the women wearing their headdresses with their ornate turquoise ornamentation.
March 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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More highlights from the #canberra #enlighten festival with #hipstamatic
March 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Last night at the #canberra #Enlighten festival #hipstamatic
March 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM