8 breathtaking photographs from Steve McCurry's latest journey with Vacheron Constantin
The award-winning photographer goes on a different kind of journey to lend a unique perspective of the world, partnering Vacheron Constantin, the haute horlogerie maison steeped in the culture of exploration since the 18th century.
By Koh Yuen Lin /
<B>A Time for Contemplation</b><br>
CHAND BAORI STEPWELL, ABHANERI, RAJASTHAN, INDIA<br><br>
Located near a temple in Abhaneri, Chand Baori Stepwell is a historical centre of social life for the locals, who meditatively descend the myriad steps to reach the water.
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“The place immediately reminded me of the graphic work of the artist Maurits Cornelis Escher, notably expressed through his art of creating optical illusions through playing with lines. The Indian women we met appeared to be lost amid the vastness of the monument. These are definitely the most beautiful and awe-inspiring staircases I have ever seen. The architects worked miracles in creating a work of pure beauty.”</i>