高樓低廈,人潮起伏,
名爭利逐,千萬家悲歡離合。

閑雲偶過,新月初現,
燈耀海城,天地間留我孤獨。

舊史再提,故書重讀,
冷眼閑眺,關山未變寂寞!

念人老江湖,心碎家國,
百年瞬息,得失滄海一粟!

徐訏《新年偶感》

2012年1月19日星期四

Pictures Around the World 2012 Jan19


Moscow, Russia: People gather around a bath of ice cold water as they prepare to plunge into it at the Kolomenskoe park
London, UK: The Houses of Parliament in early morning mist

Donghuluyu, China: Workers sit at the back of a truck
Vancouver, Canada: Residents take an early morning walk

Narathiwat, Thailand: Soldiers march in a parade
Singapore: Ballerinas from the Paris Opera Ballet of France during the full dress rehearsal for Giselle at the Esplanade Theatre


Islamabad, Pakistan: Prime minister Yusuf Raza Gilani waves to supporters upon arrival at the supreme court for a contempt of court hearing
Irmo, US: Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney holds a baby during a campaign rally at Seven Oaks Park


Berlin, German: The Schumacher Autumn/Winter show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Giglio, Italy: The Costa Concordia cruise ship

New Delhi, India: A man stands wrapped in a blanket on a cold and foggy morning
New Delhi, India: A member of the Border Security Force (BSF) camel contingent speaks to a camel as they wait to take part in a rehearsal of the Republic Day parade