What do trains in Sri Lanka, Monks in Laos, a teepee during a full moon in India, monks, Route 66 and the Capitol of the United States of America have in common? They are all the subjects of some of my favorite photographs.

 

A train ride through the Ella hills of Sri Lanka
A train weaves through the lush mountains of Sri Lanka‘s tea country near Ella

 

This entry doubles as my submission to the Light and Composition Magazine photo of the day competition. So to anyone who may be visiting from that site, my name is Greg Goodman, I live in San Francisco, USA, “Photography, storytelling and travel always have been part of my life and this site is the magazine of my life’s adventure,” and thank you for your consideration.

 

The Roosevelt Island Tram soars above the East River in New York City
The Roosevelt Island Tram soars above the East River in New York City

 

A ferry at the Champasak dock, Laos
Men waiting for a ferry on a dock in Champasak, Laos

 

The United States Capitol Building in Washington, DC
The United States Capitol building on a stormy March afternoon

 

A pregame flyover above the American Flag during the 2011 San Francisco Giants MLB Home Opener
Fighter jets soar above AT&T Park while the American Flag is spread out across center field during the World Series Champion San Francisco Giants’ 2011 home opener.

 

Beautiful and colorful buildings line Haight Street in San Francisco, like these located down Central Street between Haight and Page
Beautiful and colorful buildings line Haight Ashbury in San Francisco

 

A monk heading up a boat on the Mekong River in Laos
A monk heading up a boat on the Mekong River in Laos

 

Arba Mistika Guesthouse - Hampi, India
A teepee in front of the full moon at the Arba Mistika guesthouse in Hampi, India

 

Route 66 runs alongside Roy's Cafe and Motel in Amboy, California

Roy’s Cafe in Amboy, California, is a famous stop on Route 66

 

A truck waits to take people to a funeral in Murra, Nicaragua
Children wait for their parents to head up into the mountains for a funeral in Murra, a small town in Nicaragua