St Denis was martyred in the 3rd century, by beheading, on the hill that is now Montmartre, in Paris. Afterward, it is written, he picked up his head and walked two miles, preaching a sermon, until he reached the site where now stands the Basilica St-Denis.
Boy praying to Garuda- The Vehicle of Lord Vishnu
In Hindu mythology, a Garuda is a mythical bird like creature usually the mount (vahanam) of Vishnu. Garuda is depicted as having a golden body, white face, red wings, and an eagle's beak and wings but a man's body.
The portraits with vivid hues and hauntingly beautiful expressions by the Jordanian artist, tempted me to buy a couple to take back to my home in Malta.
A couple shares a moment with Jaume Plensa's Crown Fountain as the backdrop. Situated along the Michigan Ave.
Moon and Sun beaded artwork made by the Huichol Indians of Mexico.
These pieces of art are created in Jalisco and Nayarit, by the Huichols Indians. The Huichols Indians are descendants of the Aztec Indians of Mexico and related to the Hopi Indians of Arizona.
Burningman has been describes as "Disneyland Turned Upside Down". The emphasis is on community, artwork and self expression.
Bikes are huge at Burningman. Most people bring their own and modify them.
Chicago's architectural marvels along Michigan Ave. are lit up at night and reflected in the Cloud Gate sculpture