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St. Barbara's Church, Kutna Hora ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ History⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This church is a UNESCO world heritage site and the patron saint (St. Barbara) is dedicated to miners as Kutna Hora in its heyday was highly prosperous due to its silver mines⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This was actually envisioned as a cathedral and was to be much bigger than what it is now. Unfortunately, Kutna Hora's silver ran out, they never got a bishop and the structure size was also reduced from the initial plans⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Photo⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Taken from the front of the church and I rather thought that the gothic architecture set against the empty surroundings highlighted well the church's vastness and imposing frame. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ See⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It is lovely from the inside, with its stained glass windows and murals and the high arches. Using the columns on the side for structural support illustrate well the size of the church from the inside, with its high ceilings and large walkways ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If doing this, couple it with the "Sedlec Ostuary" aka the "Bone Church" as well ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ---------------------------------------------⠀⠀⠀ #visitcz #passionpassport #visitkutnahora #europefocus (at St. Barbara's Church, Kutná Hora) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnojb7LHCFA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1g9syoer1ob89

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St. Barbara's Church, Kutna Hora ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ History⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This church is a UNESCO world heritage site and the patron saint (St. Barbara) is dedicated to miners as Kutna Hora in its heyday was highly prosperous due to its silver mines⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This was actually envisioned as a cathedral and was to be much bigger than what it is now. Unfortunately, Kutna Hora's silver ran out, they never got a bishop and the structure size was also reduced from the initial plans⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Photo⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Taken from the front of the church and I rather thought that the gothic architecture set against the empty surroundings highlighted well the church's vastness and imposing frame. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ See⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It is lovely from the inside, with its stained glass windows and murals and the high arches. Using the columns on the side for structural support illustrate well the size of the church from the inside, with its high ceilings and large walkways ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If doing this, couple it with the "Sedlec Ostuary" (aka "Bone Church" as well): https://instagram.com/p/Bkk4fhenAc7/ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ---------------------------------------------⠀⠀⠀ #visitcz #passionpassport #visitkutnahora #europefocus (at St. Barbara's Church, Kutná Hora) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnojb7LHCFA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xl0ooilpyvx8

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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of my favourite comics this and as I was sketching, felt that the art complemented the story pretty well. A larger than life and tough Batman shown with hard lines and a big, muscled frame. While a young Robin’s agility and hopefulness is brought by a lithe form, carefree hair and the hint of a smile ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Happy with how Robin came out. Didn’t capture the enthusiasm as in the book cover but this look of hopeful happiness seemed very much her as in the comics. Not satisfied with Batman though, especially his eyes. Don’t think it conveys the strength and power the cover does. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This was my first Batman novel. And the storyline absolutely got me. An older Batman donning the cape again to fight for his city. Arthritis in his bones, weak heart but with experience and cunning. Outbrawls a brute, runs a city a crime away from becoming the Wild West and completes his crowning glory with victory over his fabled friend. This was how the Dark Knight Rises should have been https://www.instagram.com/p/BmtVWl_HJO2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1j44c0l2fy7v3

This memorial divides opinion, with many saying that the money could have been spent on something more tangible or grasp-able than this abstract art . I disagree. Abstract art lets you interpret based on what you feel and I think a work like that is just what’s needed in a memorial for the fallen Jews . When I looked at this from the outside, I was reminded of the Prague cemetery. With graves piled on top of one and other because the Jews, even then, weren’t allowed enough space to bury their dead . And as I walked inside the narrow maze-like paths between the stark concrete blocks, it wasn’t hard to draw a parallel with the Auschwitz walls, with people being hemmed in by walls and forced to slave inside . I was glad I came here. Some things need to be remembered, to teach us to ask questions and not follow blindly. But then again, I am not so sure we will. Even now, around us or in distant lands; the people lesser in numbers, the ones not physically strong, the ones who are gentle and nice are stomped upon . The strong don’t look after, they bully. Be it an elected leader or the biggest four year old in the playground, picking a fight is a part of who we are. Will we learn from this and not make the same mistakes again? Probably not. But we should still try. See the holocaust memorial, walk around Auschwitz, reflect in the killing fields to see our worst and try our hardest to be different, to be better . It is to each their own and being strong lies in us empathizing, putting ourselves in the shoes of people we want to snap and bite against and then hopefully realizing that we don’t want to. It is after all easy to rage, far more difficult to understand. And guess that’s all we can do :) . The Holocaust Memorial is located pretty much in the centre of Berlin, a few mins walk from both the Brandenburg gate and the Reichstag. It also houses a museum inside and that should be on your itinerary as well (at Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmBjoYuntiF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fgsyvmon95ol

This memorial divides opinion, with many saying that the money could have been spent on something more tangible or grasp-able than this abstract art . I disagree. Abstract art lets you interpret based on what you feel and I think a work like that is just what’s needed in a memorial for the fallen Jews . When I looked at this from the outside, I was reminded of the Prague cemetery. With graves piled on top of one and other because the Jews, even then, weren’t allowed enough space to bury their dead . And as I walked inside the narrow maze-like paths between the stark concrete blocks, it wasn’t hard to draw a parallel with the Auschwitz walls, with people being hemmed in by walls and forced to slave inside . I was glad I came here. Some things need to be remembered, to teach us to ask questions and not follow blindly. But then again, I am not so sure we will. Even now, around us or in distant lands; the people lesser in numbers, the ones not physically strong, the ones who are gentle and nice are stomped upon . The strong don’t look after, they bully. Be it an elected leader or the biggest four year old in the playground, picking a fight is a part of who we are. Will we learn from this and not make the same mistakes again? Probably not. But we should still try. See the holocaust memorial, walk around Auschwitz, reflect in the killing fields to see our worst and try our hardest to be different, to be better . It is to each their own and being strong lies in us empathizing, putting ourselves in the shoes of people we want to snap and bite against and then hopefully realizing that we don’t want to. It is after all easy to rage, far more difficult to understand. And guess that’s all we can do :) . The Holocaust Memorial is located pretty much in the centre of Berlin, a few mins walk from both the Brandenburg gate and the Reichstag. It also houses a museum inside and that should be on your itinerary as well (at Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmBjoYuntiF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kh4zibahbue

Tiger’s Nest, Bhutan . First time with colours and it hasn’t come out well at all 😅 . Used colour pencils to shade first and then ran wet paper over it to spread the colour. Think my mistake was to have shaded too darkly with pencils. Or should I use a brush and water colour paints? . Second picture is the basis for the drawing. Was an interesting trek this. Thought it too touristy, didn’t take it seriously (it is a rather abrupt altitude shift) and we ended up having to depend on the kindness of a Bhutan-Tourism guide and pilgrims from Assam whose perfect coconut cookies I am still searching for . Anyways, if there are other things I could have done different with this drawing, do tell. Also, going to give this approach another shot, hopefully that comes out better https://www.instagram.com/p/BlyHgKxnXay/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1iwjm6953rqja

Tiger’s Nest, Bhutan . First time with colours and it hasn’t come out well at all 😅 . Used colour pencils to shade first and then ran wet paper over it to spread the colour. Think my mistake was to have shaded too darkly with pencils. Or should I use a brush and water colour paints? . Second picture is the basis for the drawing. Was an interesting trek this. Thought it too touristy, didn’t take it seriously (it is a rather abrupt altitude shift) and we ended up having to depend on the kindness of a Bhutan-Tourism guide and pilgrims from Assam whose perfect coconut cookies I am still searching for . Anyways, if there are other things I could have done different with this drawing, do tell. Also, going to give this approach another shot, hopefully that comes out better https://www.instagram.com/p/BlyHgKxnXay/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m8hh11k1i7kv

Tiger’s Nest, Bhutan . First time with colours and it hasn’t come out well at all 😅 . Used colour pencils to shade first and then ran wet paper over it to spread the colour. Think my mistake was to have shaded too darkly with pencils. Or should I use a brush and water colour paints? . Second picture is the basis for the drawing. Was an interesting trek this. Thought it too touristy, didn’t take it seriously (it is a rather abrupt altitude shift) and we ended up having to depend on the kindness of a Bhutan-Tourism guide and pilgrims from Assam whose perfect coconut cookies I am still searching for . Anyways, if there are other things I could have done different with this drawing, do tell. Also, going to give this approach another shot, hopefully that comes out better https://www.instagram.com/p/BlyHgKxnXay/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lex9t9nb1ir6

So, this was a trek through the tropical forest in the National Park using a route which the Vietnamese soldiers used during the “American” war (ppl here called it the American war, not the Vietnam war) Started off thinking the forest part was a stretch but this was a testing trek. The route hadn’t been used in a while and had to navigate some tough tree growth, even crawling on fours to go under some trees. Which there aren’t pictures of, because of the being on all fours part The forest was interesting, with remnants of the war (chiefly bombs) placed here and there to keep it in memory and the small pond at the end of the trek which was pretty cool to chill in. Also interesting was the brilliant food prepped fresh for us by our guides! Overall, a great one-day trek through the Phong Na forest . This was organized by Hai, a local who undertakes wildlife conservation and felt pretty nice to pay for this as part of it goes toward protecting wounded animals. ———————————————————————— #visitvietnam #modernoutdoors #BPMag #throwbackthursday (at Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bls_U7Wnm4Q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sy4dv1dzm5qm

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Ranakpur temple, Rajasthan There are around 1000 pillars here and no one two are alike (I tried to spot differences for the first 16 and then stopped when I noticed how subtly some of the details were changed to achieve this, an extra petal here, a spoke lesser there and so on) Stopped at Rankapur as I heard that it had a nice quietness to it. And that’s what I found as well, the cool marbled interiors and the intricate sculptures (just see the carvings on the roof!) lent to this place a pretty relaxed vibe Liked spending some time here. Go in winter and give yourself 4 hrs to reach from Jodhpur if taking public transport (taxi should be 2.5-3hrs). A lot of cabs ride empty from the temple to Udaipur, so try to hitchhike a ride on the cheap(150-200 INR) (at Ranakpur Jain temple)

Ranakpur temple, Rajasthan There are around 1000 pillars here and no one two are alike (I tried to spot differences for the first 16 and then stopped when I noticed how subtly some of the details were changed to achieve this, an extra petal here, a spoke lesser there and so on) I came to Rankapur as I heard that it had a nice quietness to it. And that’s what I found as well, the cool marbled interiors and the intricate sculptures (just see the carvings on the roof!) lent to this place a pretty relaxed vibe Liked spending some time here. Go in winter and give yourself 4 hrs to reach from Jodhpur if taking public transport (taxi should be 2.5-3hrs). A lot of cabs ride empty from the temple to Udaipur, so try to hitchhike a ride on the cheap(150-200 INR) ———————————————————————— #photorupt_rajasthan @rajasthan_tourism #ranakpurinsta #incredibleindia #throwback (at Ranakpur Jain temple)

#ranakpurinsta #photorupt_rajasthan #throwback #incredibleindia

The vivid Vizhinjam Lighthouse standing tall on the beach of Kovalam. . Tried hard to capture the brute intensity of the waves as they crashed upon the lighthouse’s rocks. The actual image is much more impressive . Also, was working on a quick sketch of this during the evening but a slight drizzle and an empty stomach forced me into the nearby “Malabar Cafe” hotel. Hopefully the sketch will be the next picture! ———————————————————————— #keralatourism #keralagram #lighthousebeach (at Kovalam Beach, Kerala, India)

#keralagram #lighthousebeach #keralatourism

Ranakpur temple, Rajasthan . There are around 1000 pillars here and no one two are alike (I tried to spot differences for the first 16 and then stopped when I noticed how subtly some of the details were changed to achieve this) . The cool marbled interiors and the intricate and measured sculptures (just see the carvings on the roof!) lend to this place a sense of calm and a pretty relaxed vibe. Also helping the calm vibe are the parrots and peacocks(!) that can be seen around the place ———————————————————————— #photorupt_rajasthan @rajasthan_tourism #ranakpurinsta #throwbackthursday

#ranakpurinsta #photorupt_rajasthan #throwbackthursday

At Gadsar lake, Kashmir . When a trek is called `Kashmir Great Lakes`, you think it has lakes. But this was a place that had it all: lakes, mountains, meadows and flowers. Where every second you are faced with views like the poster of the “Sound of Music” and half expect Julie Andrews to come waltzing by. . And where you begin to think why Switzerland is not known as the Kashmir of the west. . #JKTourism #incredibleindia #telltnlindia #nakedplanet

#incredibleindia #jktourism #telltnlindia #nakedplanet

The Schwarzenberg coat-of-arms made with bones at the Sedlec Ossuary in Kutna Hora. . Especially interesting is the bird pecking at the skull’s eye (bottom-right). Apparently, for the bird’s head, he had to use the bone of someone with arthritis! . Who’s “he” then? František Rint was tasked with putting the bone heaps in the chapel in order and came up with the coat-of-arms of his employer. You can also see a bone chandelier and even Rint’s signature in bones here . But, how did the bones get into heaps? Since the church’s land here was sprinkled with the holy land’s sand, it accummulated a large amount of bones and was running out of space. A blind monk, in charge in the 15th century, started putting the bones into large pyramidical heaps. And which Rint started making into art later on . . #visitczechrepublic #europe_vacations #passionpassport #discoverglobe

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