Afghanistan, Bamiyan, Giant standing Buddha destroyed by Taliban March 2001.

Afghanistan, General, Kirghiz nomad woman cooking over open fire with children and older man standing behind her.

Afghanistan, Gardez, School teacher standing outside with group of schoolboys using bell made from a grenade.

Scotland, Outer Hebrides, Lewis,Callanish standing stones.

AGRICULTURE, Livestock, Sheep, Mixed breed lamb two days old standing outside in grass with black and grey coloured fleece.

South Korea , Kyong Ju, Pulguksa Temple, Two Temple Guardians standing at the entrance to the temple.

Norway, North Cape, People standing by the globe sculpture looking out to sea towards the midnight sun.

Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, Ruvanveli Seya dagoba raised in the second century by Dutugemunu. White exterior standing in paved courtyard with visitors circling the base.

Sierra Leone, Environment, Slash and burn area cleared for agricultural use with figure standing amonst burnt remains of trees.

Sri Lanka, Colombo, Cow standing on the beach with city buildings behind.

Peru, Cusco, Pisac, Inca mother and child standing in doorway smiling.

Sudan, East, Food Preparation, Woman grinding dura flour mixed with water to make a flat unleavened bread called kisra. Little girl standing beside her hiding beneath clothing.