Mysterious East Pins and Buttons

woodcut representing people of the "mysterious East", possibly Thailand. Johannes Frederik Engelbert ten Klooster, 1922

Mysterious stone carving from a graveyard in Japan. From my original photograph. Ideal for an Asian-themed bar/restaurant/hotel/etc to create a mysterious atmosphere.

A Fogbow is similar to a rainbow without the spectrum of colour, and is produced by sunlight shining on fog. These weather phenomenon are quite rare and this one was spotted at Druridge Bay in Northumberland just as the sun was breaking through the fog on a calm July morning.

A Fogbow is similar to a rainbow without the spectrum of colour, and is produced by sunlight shining on fog. These weather phenomenon are quite rare and this one was spotted at Druridge Bay in Northumberland just as the sun was breaking through the fog.

A ceremonial Shishi (Lion) dance at a Japanese shrine.

Photo of a Shishi (dancing lion) at a Japanese festival.

From my original photograph taken at Zojo-ji Temple, Tokyo. These statues commemorate the spirits of dead children.

From my original photograph taken at Zojo-ji Temple, Tokyo. These statues commemorate the spirits of dead children.