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On clear days, the orchard landscapes in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh are a photographer’s dream.
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The Irrawaddy River stretches 2,170km across most of the country, serving as a vital life source for the Burmese people. It is what they drink, how they travel and where they pray.
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