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Sacred Blessing
Artwork
Sacred Blessing, Artwork
Ryan Chappell
A single frangipani blossom nestles in dew-kissed moss as early morning's peace pervades the soul. Beautifully captured by Ryan Chappell's lens, the scene is set in the Chiang Mai Wat Umong temple.... read more$89.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Distractions of Youth
Matted and Signed Photo of Novice Nun in Rangoon
Distractions of Youth, Matted and Signed Photo of Novice Nun in Rangoon
Ryan Chappell
In this beautiful image from photographer Ryan Chappell, novice Buddhist nuns pray and chant at the base of the Swedagon Pagoda in Rangoon. "With the innocence of youth comes the propensity for... read more$79.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Corn Field
Black and White Mounted Photograph of Mexican Corn Field
Corn Field, Black and White Mounted Photograph of Mexican Corn Field
Santiago Arias
The milpa is showing the end of the harvest season, capturing the attention of Santiago Arias. "This corn field is in Atotonilco, in the state of Jalisco, and I was drawn to its rich cultural... read more$289.99$231.99Artist: Santiago Arias
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Elements
Norwegian Wood River Photograph
Elements, Norwegian Wood River Photograph
Santiago Arias
"This is about the power and purity of the natural elements. The power of nature and an ideal fusion with humankind without attempting to destroy and instead mimic it, like this cabin built on... read more$229.99$183.99Artist: Santiago Arias
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Play
Original Color Photograph with Matting
Play, Original Color Photograph with Matting
Ryan Chappell
After a long day of peaceful meditation and reading scriptures, a young monk stretches and adjusts his bright red outfit in front of a towering Buddhist temple. The thought of afternoon play with... read more$79.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Siwa Dunes
Black and White Egyptian Desert Photograph
Siwa Dunes, Black and White Egyptian Desert Photograph
Santiago Arias
The monochrome hues of this photograph present Egypt's Siwa dunes like a mystical land of enchantment. "I found the perfect balance and harmony in this desert. I found tranquility and purity in... read more$229.99$183.99Artist: Santiago Arias
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My name is Nong Ying
Thai Black and White Baby Elephant Photo
My name is Nong Ying, Thai Black and White Baby Elephant Photo
Noi
A fuzzy baby elephant explores the world under the watchful gaze of her mother. Animals are a favorite theme for Noi, who captures the charming scene in a black and white photograph. "The baby's... read more$147.99Artist: Noi
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Driftwood House
Original Framed Black and White Brazilian Photograph
Driftwood House, Original Framed Black and White Brazilian Photograph
Luiza Kemp
Luiza Kemp turns her lens to a humble beach shack built of driftwood in São Miguel do Gostoso. Filling the composition, its rugged geometry and weathered textures are fascinating in this black and... read more$89.99Artist: Luiza Kemp
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Suan Dok Temple at Sunset
Signed Photograph Print of Buddhist Temple in Thailand
Suan Dok Temple at Sunset, Signed Photograph Print of Buddhist Temple in Thailand
Ryan Chappell
Photographer Ryan Chappell presents this inspiring photograph of the Suan Dok temple in Thailand at sunset. The whitewashed spires house the remains of the Lanna royal family, who were the kings and... read more$79.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Legong Dancer
Balinese Ceremonial Dancer Portrait Color Photograph
Legong Dancer, Balinese Ceremonial Dancer Portrait Color Photograph
Rudy Adnyana
Balinese photographer Rudy Adnyana captures the graceful beauty of a Legong dancer as she incorporates the fan into her legendary choreography. Dressed in a golden costume, her ornate headdress... read more$139.99Artist: Rudy Adnyana
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Strength Arising
Smiling Buddha Color Photograph of Thai Temple Sculpture
Strength Arising, Smiling Buddha Color Photograph of Thai Temple Sculpture
Brendan O'Connell
Perfectly sculpted of stone centuries ago, Buddha's strength and serenity come through this color photograph by Brendan O'Connell. The sculpture is one of many Buddha heads and other relics rescued... read more$199.99Artist: Brendan O'Connell
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Abiding Peace
Black and White Framed Photograph of Sukhothai Style Buddha
Abiding Peace, Black and White Framed Photograph of Sukhothai Style Buddha
Brendan O'Connell
Buddha's presence inspires a welcome sense of serenity in this photograph by Brendan O'Connell. Printed in black and white, the angle of the photo that captures the swirling clouds in the sky adds to... read more$199.99Artist: Brendan O'Connell
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Evening Rounds II
Original Color Photo Print of Buddhist Monk in Rangoon
Evening Rounds II, Original Color Photo Print of Buddhist Monk in Rangoon
Ryan Chappell
In the final hours of daylight, a lone monk circumnavigates the Swedagon pagoda in Rangoon to ensure that the sacred temple is clean and tidy at day's end. Ryan Chappell of Thailand captures the... read more$79.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Color
Colorful Signed Photograph of Hot Air Balloon in Thailand
Color, Colorful Signed Photograph of Hot Air Balloon in Thailand
Ryan Chappell
This wonderfully colorful image from photographer Ryan Chappell depicts a half-inflated hot air balloon at the annual Chiang Mai balloon festival in northern Thailand. The partially-inflated balloon... read more$79.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Condong Dancer I
Color Photograph of a Balinese Ceremonial Dancer
Condong Dancer I, Color Photograph of a Balinese Ceremonial Dancer
Rudy Adnyana
Looking straight into the lens of Balinese photographer Rudy Adnyana, a condong (attendant) performs the intricate finger patterns of the Legong dance. Adnyana shares the richness of his culture with... read more$139.99Artist: Rudy Adnyana
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Alberta Farm
Matted Black and White Photograph of a Farm
Alberta Farm, Matted Black and White Photograph of a Farm
Ryan Chappell
On the horizon, thick rain clouds meet with the rolling hills of the prairies of Alberta. A small barn, dwarfed by sparse trees, is engulfed by the elements in this landscape photograph taken by Ryan... read more$79.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Ngurek
Ngurek Ceremony within the Balinese Barong Dance
Ngurek, Ngurek Ceremony within the Balinese Barong Dance
Rudy Adnyana
Proud of his cultural heritage, Rudy Adnyana shares a powerful moment during the Barong dance, known as Ngurek. Male dancers recreate the part of the story where the soldiers stab themselves after the... read more$139.99Artist: Rudy Adnyana
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Purification for the Universe
Balinese Melasti Ceremony Color Photograph
Purification for the Universe, Balinese Melasti Ceremony Color Photograph
Rudy Adnyana
Dressed in white to indicate purity, myriad Indonesian Hindus see a new day arrive on Sanur Beach. Rudy Adnyana shares the solemnity of the occasion with a panoramic photograph that includes colorful... read more$122.99Artist: Rudy Adnyana
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Ko Phi Phi
Vintage Style Color Photograph on Foam Core
Ko Phi Phi, Vintage Style Color Photograph on Foam Core
Santiago Arias
"The colors and textures of this boat in Ko Phi Phi mirror the happy and relaxed ambience that reigns throughout the Thai islands," exclaims Santiago Arias. He contrasts the bright colors of... read more$229.99$183.99Artist: Santiago Arias
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Condong Dancer III
Balinese Condong Dancer Color Photograph
Condong Dancer III, Balinese Condong Dancer Color Photograph
Rudy Adnyana
Rudy Adnyana immortalizes a smiling Condong (attendant) dancer performing the Legong. She is part of the dance troupe that accompanies the two main Legong dancers, who are usually prepubescent girls.... read more$139.99Artist: Rudy Adnyana
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Christ the Redeemer II
Black and White Photograph of Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer II, Black and White Photograph of Christ the Redeemer
Mauro Fichman
In black and white, clouds caress and envelop the image of Christ the Redeemer in this dramatic photo by Mauro Fichman. The famed statue overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro from a vantage point atop... read more$237.99Artist: Mauro Fichman
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Janger Lady
Color Photograph of A Balinese Ceremonial Janger Dancer
Janger Lady, Color Photograph of A Balinese Ceremonial Janger Dancer
Rudy Adnyana
Dressed in rich ornamentation, a woman smiles as she performs the Janger dance. She seems to dance exclusively for Rudy Adnyana as he expertly focuses his lens on her, blurring the presence of the... read more$139.99Artist: Rudy Adnyana
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Condong Dancer II
Condong Dancer in Bali Color Photograph
Condong Dancer II, Condong Dancer in Bali Color Photograph
Rudy Adnyana
Kneeling, a condong (attendant) accompanies the two Legong dancers, conscious that Rudy Adnyana's camera is on her. Dressed in a golden costume, her ornate headdress includes fresh flowers. Legong... read more$139.99Artist: Rudy Adnyana
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Vietnamese Farmer's Hat
Signed Color Photograph Print of Vietnamese Farmer's Hat
Vietnamese Farmer's Hat, Signed Color Photograph Print of Vietnamese Farmer's Hat
Ryan Chappell
Photographer Ryan Chappell in Thailand was inspired to capture this image, which depicts the spiral detail of a traditional Vietnamese rice farming hat. Such hats are crafted from dried palm leaves... read more$79.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Splendour
Peacock Feather Color Photograph in Card Stock Mat
Splendour, Peacock Feather Color Photograph in Card Stock Mat
Ryan Chappell
"Peacocks have always inspired me with their natural beauty," confides photographer Ryan Chappell. "I have always found the amazing amount of detail in each individual feather to be... read more$79.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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A Thousand Buddhas
Matted Color Photograph of Golden Buddha Sculptures
A Thousand Buddhas, Matted Color Photograph of Golden Buddha Sculptures
Ryan Chappell
Photographer Ryan Chappell captures a unique treasure hidden within a secluded temple in the forests of South Korea. His adventures in South Korea lead him to find thousands of meticulously arranged... read more$79.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Tropical Forest
Signed Color Photograph of Brazil's Tropical Forest
Tropical Forest, Signed Color Photograph of Brazil's Tropical Forest
Anita Soares
Ilha Grande in Angra dos Reis is an unspoiled natural paradise of unparalleled tropical beauty. Anita Soares ventures deep into the coastal forest to capture sunbeams that pierce the canopy above to... read more$119.99Artist: Anita Soares
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Bubbles I
Signed Color Photograph of a Sea Wave in Sunlight
Bubbles I, Signed Color Photograph of a Sea Wave in Sunlight
Anita Soares
"Bubbles in blue," Anita Soares muses. "Visually, the colors of the whirlpool enchanted me, that it is submerged. The image represents air, life, happiness and movement." She... read more$99.99Artist: Anita Soares
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Bubbles II
Signed Color Photograph of a Blue Ocean Wave
Bubbles II, Signed Color Photograph of a Blue Ocean Wave
Anita Soares
A myriad of crystalline bubbles swirl through the water, drifting upward, created by the flow of an underwater whirlpool. Brazilian photographer Anita Soares captures its magic in this elegant color... read more$99.99Artist: Anita Soares
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Resonance
Signed Color Photograph of a Boy at the Beach
Resonance, Signed Color Photograph of a Boy at the Beach
Anita Soares
With legs tucked tightly in his arms, a boy seems suspended in the sunset sky. The day's last light sparkles on the shallow sea in a moment of utter magic. Clouds dance in the foreground like gossamer... read more$119.99Artist: Anita Soares
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Lagoon in Color
Signed Color Photograph of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Lagoon in Color, Signed Color Photograph of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Anita Soares
Anita Soares turns her lens toward the beautiful Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, considered by many to be the heart of Rio de Janeiro. Gentle waves in the peaceful, glassy water lap at the shore in a scene... read more$99.99Artist: Anita Soares
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Corcovado
Signed Original Black and White Photograph of Corcovado
Corcovado, Signed Original Black and White Photograph of Corcovado
Anita Soares
A venerable tree frames a distant view with leafy branches. Standing tall above Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer embraces all with arms wide open. The largest art deco sculpture in the world, this... read more$119.99Artist: Anita Soares
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Lifestyle
Signed Color Photograph of a Surfer at Ipanema
Lifestyle, Signed Color Photograph of a Surfer at Ipanema
Anita Soares
He stands on a sandbar, surfboard under his arm as he gazes at the Atlantic waves. Behind him, a glassy tidal pool separates hin from the noise and rushing crowds of the busy city. Lights along the... read more$119.99Artist: Anita Soares
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Our Heritage
Mexican Corn Cob Color Photograph on Foam Core
Our Heritage, Mexican Corn Cob Color Photograph on Foam Core
Santiago Arias
A soft light bathes corn husks transforming them as if by magic into pearl treasures in this admirable photograph by Santiago Arias. "With this photograph I’m presenting corn as a reference to... read more$159.99$127.99Artist: Santiago Arias
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Golden Guardians
Original Photo Print of Golden Guardians in Bangkok
Golden Guardians, Original Photo Print of Golden Guardians in Bangkok
Ryan Chappell
This mesmerizing color photograph by Ryan Chappell was shot at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, where the "Golden Guardians" stand guard. Guardians are half-bird, half-man creatures... read more$77.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Alms Bowls ll
Original Color Photo Print of Buddhist Monks with Alms Bowls
Alms Bowls ll, Original Color Photo Print of Buddhist Monks with Alms Bowls
Ryan Chappell
Photographer Ryan Chappell is continually inspired by his travels in Asia. In this original color photograph, a row of Buddhist monks is seated with their alms bowls resting in their laps. Morning... read more$74.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Drying Incense
Signed and Matted Color Photograph of Drying Incense
Drying Incense, Signed and Matted Color Photograph of Drying Incense
Ryan Chappell
Photographer Ryan Chappell in Thailand evokes memories of travels in Asia with this original photograph. Freshly rolled incense sticks dry in the sun in Vietnam, their distinct fragrances wafting... read more$77.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Lotus Offerings
Color Photography Closeup Print of Pink Lotus Buds
Lotus Offerings, Color Photography Closeup Print of Pink Lotus Buds
Ryan Chappell
This exquisite color photograph is the work of Ryan Chappell in Thailand. Pink lotus buds emit a rosy glow, each vein delicately tracing the shapes of the petals. The lotus flower has special... read more$74.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Ocean Dawn
Color Photograph of Rio's Coast in the Mist
Ocean Dawn, Color Photograph of Rio's Coast in the Mist
Anita Soares
In the stillness of the morning mist lays low on mountains and sea, shrouding the world in mystery. The emerging sun casts a pink glow on the blue sky, turning the air to mother-of-pearl in this... read more$89.99Artist: Anita Soares
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Arpoador Boulders
Arpoador Boulders Brazilian Beach Scene Photo in B & W
Arpoador Boulders, Arpoador Boulders Brazilian Beach Scene Photo in B & W
Mauro Fichman
Tempestuous seas and clouds remind of nature's ever-changing moods as a solitary man observes the eroded magnificence of the Arpoador boulders. The composition is captured by Mauro Fichman's opportune... read more$137.99Artist: Mauro Fichman
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San Miguel Cantina
Artwork
San Miguel Cantina, Artwork
Michael and Darian
Ghosts of charros in tall sombreros push through the swinging doors into a small-town cantina in San Miguel de Allende. The color photograph forms part of a series on portals. "The door is an... read more$59.99Artist: Michael and Darian
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Shades of Pink
Floral Color Photograph
Shades of Pink, Floral Color Photograph
Ryan Chappell
A lotus reveals its innermost secrets, pistils and pollen, to the lens of Ryan Chappell. According to Buddhist teachings, the beauty of a lotus that blossoms even though its roots are set in the mud... read more$79.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Dignity
Black and white photograph
Dignity, Black and white photograph
Brendan O'Connell
"The centuries have taken their toll and the weather has done its worst, yet nothing can touch the abiding peace and dignity exuding from this ancient and weathered face," says Brendan... read more$124.99Artist: Brendan O'Connell
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Cat in the Window
Cat in the Window Nostalgic Color Photograph
Cat in the Window, Cat in the Window Nostalgic Color Photograph
Mauro Fichman
Framed in massive beams, a window opens in a thick wall, its stucco showing the ravages of time. The textured surface reflects a rainbow of light that ranges delicately from rose to green to cerulean.... read more$237.99Artist: Mauro Fichman
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Voice of the Waters is Blue
Color photograph on Color Mount 810 paper
Voice of the Waters is Blue, Color photograph on Color Mount 810 paper
Mauro Fichman
Mauro Fichman captures translucent colors in a delightful photograph of shimmering contrasts. Portraying gently flowing water, he captures dancing red lights on its deep blue surface. The Brazilian... read more$237.99Artist: Mauro Fichman
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Alms Bowls
Cultural Photography Print
Alms Bowls, Cultural Photography Print
Ryan Chappell
Dressed in saffron robes, anonymous monks hold alms bowls in their laps. The silvery globes contrast with the warmth of golden orange. Beautifully captured by Ryan Chappell's lens, the images come... read more$109.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Purity
Grey Scale Signed White Lotus Blossom Photograph
Purity, Grey Scale Signed White Lotus Blossom Photograph
Ryan Chappell
Traveling through Korea, Ryan Chappell became captivated by the beauty of a multi-petal lotus. According to Buddhist teachings, the beauty of a lotus that blossoms even though its roots are set in the... read more$69.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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A Touch of Autumn
Autumn Tree Color Photograph
A Touch of Autumn, Autumn Tree Color Photograph
Ryan Chappell
Autumn arrives in Korea with a spectacular palette of colors, inspiring Ryan Chappell to take this photograph. Colors are alive as Chappell works with Fujicolor crystal archive paper, presenting the... read more$69.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Sunset over the City
Cheongju City Korean Cityscape Color Photo
Sunset over the City, Cheongju City Korean Cityscape Color Photo
Ryan Chappell
The setting sun casts a spell of silent tranquility over historical Cheongju City, in South Korea. Gray clouds hover as the last rays of light illuminate tall buildings in a wonderful display of... read more$97.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Sugar Loaf Mountain
Black and White Photograph of Sugar Loaf Mountain
Sugar Loaf Mountain, Black and White Photograph of Sugar Loaf Mountain
Mauro Fichman
Sugar Loaf Mountain rises over the early morning mist, waking up the seagulls that nest on its walls. The imagery is impressive, captured for posterity by Mauro Fichman. His use of light serves him... read more$137.99Artist: Mauro Fichman
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Parrot
Green Parrot Brazilian Photograph in Color
Parrot, Green Parrot Brazilian Photograph in Color
Anita Soares
Perched on a post, a parrot seems unaware of the photographer's presence. Anita Soares captures an almost pensive attitude in the splendid bird whose plumage blends into the verdant rainforest of... read more$99.99Artist: Anita Soares
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Cheongju City through a Window
Color photograph on Fujicolor crystal archive paper
Cheongju City through a Window, Color photograph on Fujicolor crystal archive paper
Ryan Chappell
Seen through an arched window, Cheongju spreads along the distant shore. Long, low mountains frame the South Korean city while storm clouds sweep across the sky above. Ryan Chappell captures a... read more$99.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Fish on a Table
Brazil Fish on a Table Signed Color Photograph
Fish on a Table, Brazil Fish on a Table Signed Color Photograph
Hugo Curti
Shining in an obscure setting filled with shadows, silvery scales capture the eye. A closer look reveals slender fish, their tails curving sinuously. Peeking from a sheet of rumpled newspaper, they... read more$69.99Artist: Hugo Curti
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Sugar Loaf - Vermelha Beach
Black and White Sugarloaf Photo
Sugar Loaf - Vermelha Beach, Black and White Sugarloaf Photo
Anita Soares
Sugarloaf looms tall when seen from the perspective of Praia Vermelha, a beach in Urca. Tall palms in the foreground seem to dwarf the majestic mountain. Anita Soares captures the expansive silence of... read more$99.99Artist: Anita Soares
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Sacred Valley of the Inca
Sacred Valley of the Inca Black and White Photograph
Sacred Valley of the Inca, Sacred Valley of the Inca Black and White Photograph
Mauro Fichman
Billowing clouds nestle on ridge tops, casting shadows on steep slopes. Beneath, a smooth plain stretches between mountains, punctuated by dense woods. Mauro Fichman captures a serene landscape in a... read more$237.99Artist: Mauro Fichman
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Bronze Hand
Buddha Photography Print
Bronze Hand, Buddha Photography Print
Ryan Chappell
Ryan Chappell focuses his lens on Buddha's hand, capturing its graceful gesture though cast of bronze. It is part of the 15m tall bronze Buddha of Taejosan Mountain, South Korea. It weighs 60 tons... read more$74.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Spring's First Walk
Signed Black and White Flower Photograph
Spring's First Walk, Signed Black and White Flower Photograph
Ryan Chappell
Fascinated by Korea's exotic flora, Ryan Chappell directs his lens to the exotic beauty of this plant. "I took this photo in Cheongju, South Korea. It has a yellow flower, but I wanted to... read more$69.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Wonderful Place
Color Photo of the Green Brazilian Countryside
Wonderful Place, Color Photo of the Green Brazilian Countryside
Mauro Fichman
Rolling green hills stretch endlessly beneath a sky filled with billowing clouds. Mauro Fichman captures a bucolic image on film. A wonderful place to live, to appreciate and to contemplate, this... read more$249.99Artist: Mauro Fichman
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Forest Buddha
Color Photograph Print
Forest Buddha, Color Photograph Print
Ryan Chappell
"I was on a helicopter when I photographed this brass Buddha sculpture. I really like it, though it was very difficult to take it," confides Ryan Chappell. Flying over Taejosan Mountain in... read more$89.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Urca's Night
Color Photograph of Urca in Rio at Night
Urca's Night, Color Photograph of Urca in Rio at Night
Sid Bond
A bright, magical halo surrounds Guanabara Bay as night descends on Urca, a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. Sid Bond expertly captures that instant when daylight leaves, night descends, and... read more$107.99Artist: Sid Bond
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Carrying Offering on the Head
Black and White Photograph of a Woman Carrying Offerings
Carrying Offering on the Head, Black and White Photograph of a Woman Carrying Offerings
Rudy Adnyana
Dressed in embroidered top and checkered sarong, a woman makes her way to the temple. She balances a large tray on her head, which she holds with just one hand. She has prepared a bountiful offering... read more$79.99Artist: Rudy Adnyana
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Enlightenment
Buddha Color Photograph
Enlightenment, Buddha Color Photograph
Ryan Chappell
Ryan Chappell is inspired by the serenity that emanates from this sculpture of Buddha, at the Jogyesa temple in South Korea. "I wanted to convey Buddha's sense of peace," confides Chappell.... read more$89.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Strength and Resolve
Black and white photograph
Strength and Resolve, Black and white photograph
Brendan O'Connell
"This Buddha sits in Wat Sa-Si emanating great strength and resolve. It has weathered monsoons for centuries, and will weather them for centuries more. It is as immovable as the surrounding... read more$124.99Artist: Brendan O'Connell
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Sugarloaf I
Sugarloaf Mountain Signed Color Photograph
Sugarloaf I, Sugarloaf Mountain Signed Color Photograph
Mauro Fichman
Earthen tones of red and brown create the faint perspectives of this dramatic vision. Sugarloaf Mountain rises above Guanabara Bay, vertically contrasting the placid seascape of Rio de Janeiro. Its... read more$139.99Artist: Mauro Fichman
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Brasilia
Signed Color Photograph of Brasilia at Sunset
Brasilia, Signed Color Photograph of Brasilia at Sunset
João Paulo Barbosa
City lights line the horizon as the burning sky finds its reflection in Paranoá Lake. "Brasilia is a contemporary city," says João Paulo Barbosa referring to his birthplace. "Designed... read more$549.99Artist: João Paulo Barbosa
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River in Reflections
Black and White Photograph River in Reflections
River in Reflections, Black and White Photograph River in Reflections
Leandro Mantesso
Fed by thawing ice from the southern Peruvian Andes, a river flows across a highland plain. Clouds repeat themselves on the broad expanse of water, their billowing beauty vague in the swelling... read more$177.99Artist: Leandro Mantesso
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Chimborazo
Chimborazo Mountain Climber Color Photograph
Chimborazo, Chimborazo Mountain Climber Color Photograph
João Paulo Barbosa
João Paulo Barbosa captures the ice blue majesty of Chimborazo Mountain (Ecuador) with this spectacular photograph. "Chimborazo is the highest mountain in the 'avenue of volcanoes' in Ecuador.... read more$437.99Artist: João Paulo Barbosa
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Fernando de Noronha
Color photograph of the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago
Fernando de Noronha, Color photograph of the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago
João Paulo Barbosa
Brazilian photographer João Paulo Barbosa masterfully captures the beautiful paradise of the Fernando de Noronha archipelago. "The Portuguese merchant Fernão de Noronha was the first owner of... read more$437.99Artist: João Paulo Barbosa
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Sugarloaf Green
Sugarloaf in Green Color Photograph from Brazil
Sugarloaf Green, Sugarloaf in Green Color Photograph from Brazil
Mauro Fichman
Emerald tones create the faint perspectives of this dramatic vision by Mauro Fichman. Sugarloaf Mountain rises above Guanabara Bay in vertical contrast to the placid seascape of Rio de Janeiro. Its... read more$239.99Artist: Mauro Fichman
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Meditative Hands
Color Photograph of Monks Praying the Japa Mala
Meditative Hands, Color Photograph of Monks Praying the Japa Mala
Ryan Chappell
Ryan Chappell aims his lens at hands in prayer holding japa mala rosary beads. According to Buddhist practices, 100 mantras are to be said during meditation, plus eight more to compensate for past... read more$104.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Between Me and My Shadow
Black and White Art Portrait Photograph
Between Me and My Shadow, Black and White Art Portrait Photograph
Rudy Adnyana
Taking advantage of the afternoon light, Rudy Adnyana creates an aura of mysticism with this black and white photograph. He depicts a man returning from the temple, loyally followed by his shadow on... read more$79.99Artist: Rudy Adnyana
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Caught
Fisherman's Catch Brazilian Color Photograph
Caught, Fisherman's Catch Brazilian Color Photograph
Hugo Curti
Silvery shapes march in diagonal rows, reflected in infinite layers. Juxtaposing glittering scales with shining metal, Hugo Curti captures a fascinating composition. He brings the lens up close to... read more$69.99Artist: Hugo Curti
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River of Beauty
Black & White River Landscape Photograph from Brazil
River of Beauty, Black & White River Landscape Photograph from Brazil
Mauro Fichman
Lush vegetation ripples across the mountainside, blown by gentle winds. Lining the riverbank, trees and rocks frame the placid waters. Mauro Fichman focuses on textures, shapes and patterns. They take... read more$239.99Artist: Mauro Fichman
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Praying Monks
Photography Print from Thailand
Praying Monks, Photography Print from Thailand
Ryan Chappell
Seated quietly, monks contemplate images of Buddha as they celebrate the Master's birthday with prayer and worship. Ryan Chappell captures a scene from Bongeunsa temple in Seoul, South Korea. At... read more$79.99Artist: Ryan Chappell
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Copacabana Dawn
Sepia Photograph of Copacabana at Dawn
Copacabana Dawn, Sepia Photograph of Copacabana at Dawn
Mauro Fichman
Copacabana welcomes the new day as the shy rays of sun dispel the shadows away. Mauro Fichman chooses a fishing boat as his subject, absorbing the first rays of sunlight creeping over the eastern... read more$139.99Artist: Mauro Fichman
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Rio Marvelous City
'Rio (Large)
Rio Marvelous City, 'Rio (Large)
Mauro Fichman
Long exposure allows for magical streaks of light as cars travel along the coastal road of Rio de Janeiro. The central focus of this photograph is Sugarloaf Mountain, rising dramatically from a thin... read more$249.99Artist: Mauro Fichman
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Abstract
Abstract Textures, Shapes and Patterns Color Photograph
Abstract, Abstract Textures, Shapes and Patterns Color Photograph
Mauro Fichman
Moving the lens for a close up, Mauro Fichman focuses on textures, shapes and patterns. They take precedence over the objects themselves in a fascinating interplay of colors and depth. The... read more$249.99Artist: Mauro Fichman
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Street
Brazil Desert Highway Color Photograph
Street, Brazil Desert Highway Color Photograph
Hugo Curti
A radiant light surfaces from the horizon changing slowly into soft and then darker blue. Mottled with pristine white clouds, the illusion is fascinating. Hugo Curti juxtaposes the clear sky with the... read more$77.99Artist: Hugo Curti
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Four Fishes
Color Fish Photograph from Brazil
Four Fishes, Color Fish Photograph from Brazil
Hugo Curti
Glistening scales shimmer in the darkened room, reflected on the countertop. Hugo Curti captures the four rounded fish forms in a handsome composition. His skillful counterpoint of light and shadow... read more$69.99Artist: Hugo Curti
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Uyuni Salt Lake
Uyuni Salt Lake Photograph in Black and White
Uyuni Salt Lake, Uyuni Salt Lake Photograph in Black and White
Leandro Mantesso
Barren mountains slope toward a sparkling expanse of white, their rugged slopes revealing an eerie beauty. Cactus covers the dry hillside like lonely sentinels. Leandro Mantesso turns his lens to the... read more$137.99Artist: Leandro Mantesso
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Chimborazo
Chimborazo Color Photograph (30 inch)
Chimborazo , Chimborazo Color Photograph (30 inch)
João Paulo Barbosa
João Paulo Barbosa captures the ice blue majesty of Chimborazo Mountain (Ecuador) with this spectacular photograph. "Chimborazo is the highest mountain in the 'avenue of volcanoes' in Ecuador.... read more$474.99Artist: João Paulo Barbosa
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Rio de Janeiro from Niteroi
Black and white photograph on Color Mount paper
Rio de Janeiro from Niteroi, Black and white photograph on Color Mount paper
Mauro Fichman
The legendary mountains of Rio de Janeiro cut through the early morning mist to reveal their impressive forms. Mauro Fichman takes this photograph from the neighboring city of Niterói, linked to Rio... read more$139.99Artist: Mauro Fichman
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Llamas in Macchu Picchu
Black and White Photograph Llamas in Macchu Picchu
Llamas in Macchu Picchu, Black and White Photograph Llamas in Macchu Picchu
Leandro Mantesso
Grazing on mountain plateaus, llamas inhabit a wondrous world of ancient mystery. Leandro Mantesso explores the stunning architecture at Macchu Picchu. The stately animals seem at home in this lost... read more$137.99Artist: Leandro Mantesso
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The Rest of Boats
Copacabana Beached Boat Signed Color Photograph
The Rest of Boats, Copacabana Beached Boat Signed Color Photograph
Mauro Fichman
Copacabana's blue skies and golden sands offer respite to these boats after a long fishing day. Home to an extensive fishing community, Copacabana is awaken every morning by men putting their boats... read more$137.99Artist: Mauro Fichman
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As with any work of art, direct sunlight will fade colors over time, especially for tapestries with natural dyes. We recommend hanging your tapestry in an area that avoids direct sun exposure to maintain vibrancy. To clean your woven tapestry, use a vacuum with an upholstery attachment or dry clean if necessary. Spot treatment can also be used with a gentle fabric cleaner, but we recommend testing it on a small area first. Alternatively, you may hand wash your tapestry using cold water, then hang it to dry in the shade. Some tapestries made from cotton fabric may be machine washed on cold.


When it comes to handcrafted traditional tapestries, the most common materials include wool, cotton, silk, and natural dyes. Certain regions incorporate unique materials or designs into their tapestries. In the Andes, alpaca fiber is commonly used. In India, one finds batik printed cotton. In Mexico and Central America sheep wool and natural cotton threads are frequently used. In Thailand, rich silk material is a feature of handmade tapestries.


To craft an eco-friendly tapestry, traditional artisans hold themselves to high standards, both in terms of materials and processes. Natural fibers, textiles, and dyes are derived from plants and trees. Some artisans even incorporate recycled or upcycled materials in their commitment to eco-friendly processes. Traditional art forms that are passed down through the generations are often painstakingly made by hand. They are naturally eco-friendly, as they avoid mass production, factory runoff, and industrial waste. This also means that each tapestry is uniquetruly one of a kind.


When it comes to tapestries, function meets style! A handmade tapestry can be a great way to brighten up any living space while providing insulation against the cold. Materials like alpaca and sheep wool create natural warmth by trapping cool air inside the cloth, creating a more stable temperature within the room.


While factory-produced tapestries are increasingly available to consumers, traditional, authentic tapestries are handmade by artisans who often learn the artform from older generations. Skilled makers from the Andes, India, Mexico and Thailand make use of foot-treadle or backstrap looms, where they interweave warp and weft threads and then tamp them down into a tight stitch. An artisan may finish a handmade tapestry by using a needle and thread or a sewing machine for final touches.


Traditional tapestries depict scenes and images which are drawn from the lives and natural environments of the artisans who craft them. Some include geometric designs, like the mandala, which is thought to represent wholeness and symmetry. Others make use of paisley, floral, or leafy patterns, particularly in tapestries from India. Central American tapestries may incorporate geometric motifs, animals, and people, while Mexican tapestries are often colorful with Greca patterns and designs. Thai artisans use symbols that are popular within Thai culture, religious characters, animal scenes, or depictions of human forms. Unique tapestries from the Andes are often vibrant with elaborate scenes that incorporate folklore, village life, and pastoral existence.


The methods for making tapestries vary as widely as the regions from which they come. Because many traditional artisans adopt the methods of their ancestors, they have kept those ancient artforms alive and well. In the Andes, weavers often work on a wooden treadle loom in which they use foot pedals, called treadles, to control the weave of the tapestry. In Central America, the treadle loom and the backstrap loom are both integral to tapestry art. The backstrap loom is one of the oldest techniques which dates back thousands of years, in which one part of the loom is attached to the weaver and the other part is attached to a fixed object (historically, a tree). To create vibrant color, artisans embroider and dye their tapestries with natural plants and pigments. Around the world, weavers use tie-dye, Dabu (the application of wax or gum clay and resin to the cloth to create a diffuse color effect), Batik (an ancient method in which dye-resistant wax is applied to cloth to create select patterns of color), hand embroidery, and patchwork to create unique and diverse tapestry art.


The tapestry is an ancient textile art form that dates back thousands of years to early civilizations in Peru, Egypt, and Thailand. In Peru, skilled weavers used colorful camelid fiber threads to create beautiful tapestries for ritualistic funeral mantles. Ancient Incas wove short tunics (Unku) to show importance and social status. Ancient Egyptians crafted shroud-like tapestries to bury their dead. Tapestries gained international prominence when Europeans began to decorate their castles and churches with elaborate textiles that depicted historical scenes, as well as religious messages. Today, skilled artisans preserve the ancient techniques of their ancestors. In Thailand, for example, silk weavers are renowned for techniques that have been used since the rule of the Angkor kings circa 800 A.D. In Central America, contemporary weavers pay homage to early Mayan artisans who used plants, shells, and even snails to color their first tapestries in the 15th century. In India, where some of the first tapestries were made and the textile industry became the base of their economy, the skills of generations past still live on in modern artisans.
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Ryan Chappell
"Through photography, I share the world around me and I strive to create photos that show the similarities in people's experience of life, rather than the differences between cultures."