Moonrise Sunset

December 7, 2009

India Gate, memorial for fallen Indian soldiers lighted at night with the rising moon through its legs. - Delhi, India - Daily Travel Photos
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The rising moon is visible between the legs of India Gate.

India Gate is a major landmark in Delhi, a memorial for fallen soldiers during World War I, the Northwest Frontier operations and the 1919 Afghan fiasco. The Afghan fiasco? With a title like that, it's gotta be interesting!!

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India Gate and a nearby structure at sunset. - Delhi, India - Daily Travel Photos
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The sun sets behind India Gate.

... yet my mind wonders about the Afghan fiasco.

 

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