Photo of the Day: Iconic Images from Around the World

Photo of the Day

Explore the Very Moments of Our Presence on This Earth

The journey of Photo of the Day is endless, from one continent to the next, a journey that gives one an understanding of people, nature, and culture. We believe, when one feels it from the heart and captures the moment with their camera, it becomes iconic, which is special to share with the whole world. Let’s share it with others.

January 2012

Kambala, a Village Sports by Achintya Guchhait

This photo is taken at a remote village called Vandar, near Udupi, India. Kambala as the sports is called, involves the best pairs of buffaloes and the fittest of farmers of the neighboring villages. They are run over a prepared muddy field/track.…

Out of Africa, by Orhan Aksel

January 2012

Out of Africa by Orhan Aksel

I captured this photograph in Masai Mara region of Kenya in August 2010. The name Mara is derived from this spotty and patchy savannah-look. Colors change instantly before the sun goes down and these dominant golden color changes the landscape…

January 2012

Female Macaque by Shamma Esoof

This female macaque was photographed at Kuala Selangor, Malaysia. Apart from humans, macaques are the most widespread primate in the world; therefore it is no surprise that they can be found all over Malaysia. The gaze of this particular macaque…