"Tale stand"

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13 January 2024

An elephant is walking on the island amidst a lot of birds in Parakrama Lake, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on January 13, 2024. In the heart of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, there is a small island within the tranquil expanse of Parakrama Lake. This sanctuary, dating back to 386 AD, has become an unexpected haven for a group of wild elephants escaping the crisis gripping their homeland. Originating from a nearby reserve, these majestic creatures are embarking on a remarkable journey, swimming 2 kilometers across the lake to reach the safety and abundance of the island. The Parakrama Lake, a network of interconnected reservoirs, is offering not only pure water but also a wealth of food, creating an idyllic refuge for these elephants amidst the challenges faced by their species. Facing an alarming crisis in Sri Lanka, where 433 elephants lost their lives in 2022 and 474 in 2023, the island is serving as a beacon of hope. The fishermen, recognizing the vulnerability of these gentle giants, are standing as guardians, ensuring their safe passage and protection from harm. While the island is providing a lifeline for the elephants, it is also hosting a vibrant community of thousands of birds, creating a delicate balance between species in this unique ecosystem. Amidst the sombre statistics of elephant deaths, this tale is unfolding as a testament to the resilience of nature and the coexistence between man and wildlife, offering a glimpse into a world where harmony prevails against the backdrop of crisis.

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13 January 2024

A fisherman is riding a boat at Parakrama Lake in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on January 13, 2024. In the heart of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, a small island within the tranquil expanse of Parakrama Lake is serving as a sanctuary that dates back to 386 AD. It has become an unexpected haven for a group of wild elephants that are escaping the crisis gripping their homeland. Originating from a nearby reserve, these majestic creatures are embarking on a remarkable journey, swimming 2 kilometers across the lake to reach the safety and abundance of the island. The Parakrama Lake, with its network of interconnected reservoirs, is offering not only pure water but also a wealth of food, creating an idyllic refuge for these elephants amidst the challenges faced by their species. With an alarming crisis in Sri Lanka, where 433 elephants lost their lives in 2022 and 474 in 2023, the island is serving as a beacon of hope. The fishermen, recognizing the vulnerability of these gentle giants, are standing as guardians, ensuring their safe passage and protection from harm. While the island is providing a lifeline for the elephants, it is also hosting a vibrant community of thousands of birds, creating a delicate balance between species in this unique ecosystem. Amidst the somber statistics of elephant deaths, this tale is unfolding as a testament to the resilience of nature and the coexistence between man and wildlife, offering a glimpse into a world where harmony prevails against the backdrop of crisis.

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13 January 2024

An elephant is walking on the island amidst a lot of birds in Parakrama Lake, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on January 13, 2024. In the heart of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, there is a small island within the tranquil expanse of Parakrama Lake. This sanctuary, dating back to 386 AD, has become an unexpected haven for a group of wild elephants escaping the crisis gripping their homeland. Originating from a nearby reserve, these majestic creatures are embarking on a remarkable journey, swimming 2 kilometers across the lake to reach the safety and abundance of the island. The Parakrama Lake, a network of interconnected reservoirs, is offering not only pure water but also a wealth of food, creating an idyllic refuge for these elephants amidst the challenges faced by their species. Facing an alarming crisis in Sri Lanka, where 433 elephants lost their lives in 2022 and 474 in 2023, the island is serving as a beacon of hope. The fishermen, recognizing the vulnerability of these gentle giants, are standing as guardians, ensuring their safe passage and protection from harm. While the island is providing a lifeline for the elephants, it is also hosting a vibrant community of thousands of birds, creating a delicate balance between species in this unique ecosystem. Amidst the somber statistics of elephant deaths, this tale is unfolding as a testament to the resilience of nature and the coexistence between man and wildlife, offering a glimpse into a world where harmony prevails against the backdrop of crisis.

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13 January 2024

An elephant is walking on the island in Parakrama Lake, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on January 13, 2024. In the heart of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, a small island within the tranquil expanse of Parakrama Lake is serving as a sanctuary that dates back to 386 AD. It has become an unexpected haven for a group of wild elephants that are escaping the crisis gripping their homeland. These majestic creatures, originating from a nearby reserve, are embarking on a remarkable journey, swimming 2 kilometers across the lake to reach the safety and abundance of the island. The Parakrama Lake, with its network of interconnected reservoirs, is offering not only pure water but also a wealth of food, creating an idyllic refuge for these elephants amidst the challenges faced by their species. With an alarming crisis in Sri Lanka, where 433 elephants lost their lives in 2022 and 474 in 2023, the island is serving as a beacon of hope. The fishermen, recognizing the vulnerability of these gentle giants, are standing as guardians, ensuring their safe passage and protection from harm. While the island is providing a lifeline for the elephants, it is also hosting a vibrant community of thousands of birds, creating a delicate balance between species in this unique ecosystem. Amidst the somber statistics of elephant deaths, this tale is unfolding as a testament to the resilience of nature and the coexistence between man and wildlife, offering a glimpse into a world where harmony prevails against the backdrop of crisis.

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13 January 2024

An elephant is walking on the island in Parakrama Lake, in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, on January 13, 2024. In the heart of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, a small island within the tranquil expanse of Parakrama Lake is serving as a sanctuary that dates back to 386 AD. It has become an unexpected haven for a group of wild elephants that are escaping the crisis gripping their homeland. These majestic creatures, originating from a nearby reserve, are embarking on a remarkable journey, swimming 2 kilometers across the lake to reach the safety and abundance of the island. The Parakrama Lake, with its network of interconnected reservoirs, is offering not only pure water but also a wealth of food, creating an idyllic refuge for these elephants amidst the challenges faced by their species. With an alarming crisis in Sri Lanka, where 433 elephants lost their lives in 2022 and 474 in 2023, the island is serving as a beacon of hope. The fishermen, recognizing the vulnerability of these gentle giants, are standing as guardians, ensuring their safe passage and protection from harm. While the island is providing a lifeline for the elephants, it is also hosting a vibrant community of thousands of birds, creating a delicate balance between species in this unique ecosystem. Amidst the somber statistics of elephant deaths, this tale is unfolding as a testament to the resilience of nature and the coexistence between man and wildlife, offering a glimpse into a world where harmony prevails against the backdrop of crisis.

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2 July 2023

Iranian actors, Amirkaveh Ahaninjan (R), and Amir-Reza Delavari (C), and actress Fariba Kowsari (L) stand together while preparing for performing in the musical theatre production of ''Seven Labours of Esfandyar'' at Vahdat (Unity) Hall in downtown Tehran, June 30, 2023. Seven Labours of Esfandyar musical theatre, is a free adaptation of Hakim Abulqasem Ferdowsi's ''Shahnameh,'' written by Mohammad Reza Kohestani, and produced by the Arts and Media Organization Owj of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with the participation of the Roudaki Cultural Foundation.

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16 November 2022

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa, Minister of Culture Pedro Adão e Silva, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Serralves Foundation, Ana Pinho and the Director of the Museum, Philippe Vergne, at the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art, at the opening ceremony of the exhibition Who tells a tale... Paula Rego in the Serralves collection, on the 15th of November, 2022, Porto portugal.

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#8446276

25 June 2022

A protester in handmaid costume stands in front of the Supreme Court at the conclusion of a march t for reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. The event followed the Supreme Court's reversal the federal right to abortion decided 49 years ago in Roe v. Wade. The legal basis for the decision could be used in the future as precedent to overturn other rights not explicitly stated in the Constitution (e.g., same-sex marriage).

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9 May 2022

Demonstrators dressed as handmaids from The Handmaid's Tale, stand in front of the Capitol during a protest by the Handmaids Army DC of the Supreme Court's leaked preliminary decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

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9 May 2022

Demonstrators dressed as handmaids from The Handmaid's Tale, stand in front of the Capitol during a protest by the Handmaids Army DC of the Supreme Court's leaked preliminary decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

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5 December 2021

Birds made from steel and ceramics stand near a creek. After being organized in Gaillac, the Lanterns festival is now organized in the city of Blagnac in the suburbs of Toulouse. In the Ritouret park on nearly 9ha, more than 2500 lanterns made of steel, ceramics and clothes built by 80 craftsperson depict in 45 scenes tales, legends and myths from China. This lantern art comes from the town of Zigong in the Sichuan province. This art dates back from the Tang dynasty. The Lanterns festival in Blagnac is the biggest lanterns show outside China. Toulouse. France. December 5th 2021.

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#7450078

28 November 2021

A demonstrator dressed as a handmaid from The Handmaid's Tale stands in front of the Supreme Court with a surplus police shield repurposed to demand the Court uphold Roe v. Wade.

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28 November 2021

A demonstrator dressed as a handmaid from The Handmaid's Tale stands in front of the Supreme Court with a surplus police shield repurposed to demand the Court uphold Roe v. Wade.

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#7450070

28 November 2021

A demonstrator dressed as a handmaid from The Handmaid's Tale stands in front of the Supreme Court with a surplus police shield repurposed to demand the Court uphold Roe v. Wade.

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#7450068

28 November 2021

A demonstrator dressed as a handmaid from The Handmaid's Tale stands in front of the Supreme Court with a surplus police shield repurposed to demand the Court uphold Roe v. Wade.

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28 November 2021

A demonstrator dressed as a handmaid from The Handmaid's Tale stands in front of the Supreme Court with a surplus police shield repurposed to demand the Court uphold Roe v. Wade.

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