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PMR-D10352 France, Paris, Le Bourget: 04 Black Sukhoi SU-26M at the 38th Salon International de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace 1989. Keywords: aerobatic, aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, trainer
PMR003K-17 France, Paris: 42nd International Air Salon, Le Bourget, Paris, June 1997: "03 black" Sukhoi SU-29M of the Russian Air Force. Keywords: Aircraft, Airplane, Aeroplane, Airliner
PMR325-02 USSR, Leningrad: Antonov AN-2T 24 (black) (c/n IG235-58) of Aeroflot at Lisii Nos Open Day. Keywords: aircraft, veteran, vintage, historic, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

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PMR-D11345 England, Worcester: Christmas in the old quarter. Keywords: architecture, black and white, cobblestones, pedestrian zone, Tudor, wattle and daub
PMR-D9935 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Mosteiros, Ponta do Castelo: remnants of lava from the last volcanic eruption - on the beach and in the sea. The castle of Nossa Senhora da Conceicao once stood near here, but few traces remain. Keywords: picturesque, black, rocky, geological, coast, seascape, landscape
PMR-D9933 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Mosteiros, Ponta do Castelo: remnants of lava from the last volcanic eruption - on the beach and in the sea. The castle of Nossa Senhora da Conceicao once stood near here, but few traces remain. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, seascape, coast, geological, rocks, black
PMR-D9582 Iceland: black volcanic beach on he coast near the mouth of Berufjördur fjord in the east of the island. Keywords: landscape, clouds, scenery, nature
PMR-D9515 Iceland, Reykjavik: Lesser Black-backed Gull ( Larus fuscus) by Lake Tjörnin, in the centre of the city. Keywords: birds, seabirds, ornithology, wildlife, fauna
PMR-D8920 Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: Black-necked Swans (Cygnus melancoryphus) Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, ornithology, waterfowl, birds, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, lake
PMR-D8856 Argentina, Estancia la Angostura: a trio of Black-faced Ibis or Bandurria (Theristicus melanopis) in flight. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, birds, ornithology, flora and fauna
PMR-D8834 Argentina, Perito Moreno: Black-necked Swans (Cygnus melancoryphus). Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, waterfowl, ornithology, birds, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, wildlife, nature
PMR-D8669 Chile. Valdivia: Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus). Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America, scavenger
PMR-D8665 Chile. Valdivia: Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus). Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America, scavenger
PMR-D8660 Chile. Valdivia: South American Sea Lions (Otaria flavescens). (male in the foreground) with Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus). Keywords: South America, ornithology, birds, seal family, Latin America, wildlife, flora and fauna
PMR-D8658 Chile. Valdivia: Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) (left) and Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) (right) Keywords: South America, Latin America, nature, birds, ornithology, wildlife, flora and fauna, scavengers
PMR-D8655 Chile. Pucon: Black-faced Ibis (Theristicus melanopis). Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America
PMR-D8654 Chile. Pucon: Black-faced Ibis (Theristicus melanopis). Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America
PMR-D8653 Chile. Pucon: Black-faced Ibis (Theristicus melanopis). Keywords: South America, flora and fauna, wildlife, ornithology, birds, nature, Latin America
PMR-D8160 Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) in Bergen, Norway. Keywords: nature, birds, ornithology, wildlife, seagulls
PMR-D7467 Morocco, Rissani: black-face sheep at the sheep and goat market. Keywords: Africa, livestock, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D7292 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: "black" sand dunes of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7290 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: "black" sand dunes of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7288 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: "black" sand dunes of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7201 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: two black and white cows, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7094 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park, Tadrart Mountains: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: black and white cows. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D6129 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garching: Black Poplar (Populus nigra), a survivor from the marshy land pre-drainage. Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, spring, foliage, ecology, biotope, trees, botany
PMR-D5788 Oman, Muscat: unusual black rocky outcrop off the coast east of Muscat. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime
PMR-D5505 Greece, Island of Astypalaia: one of the feline residents, Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, lucky, black, cat
PMR-D4256 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: Black Swans (Cygnus atratus) in the grounds of Schloss Fantaisie. Keywords: Upper Franconia, birds, ornithology, waterfowl, fauna, neophytes
PMR-D4255 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: Black Swan(Cygnus atratus) in the grounds of Schloss Fantaisie. Keywords: Upper Franconia, birds, ornithology, waterfowl, fauna, neophytes
PMR-D4254 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: Black Swans (Cygnus atratus) in the grounds of Schloss Fantaisie. Keywords: Upper Franconia, birds, ornithology, waterfowl, fauna, neophytes
PMR-D2801 Greece, Island of Rhodes: mosaic floor with representation of Bellerophon, mounted on Pegasus, about to strike Chimaira, the awesome fabulous beast (3rd century BC) from the ancient city of Rhodos (natural pebbles of white, grey and black). In the Architectural Museum. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2800 Greece, Island of Rhodes: mosaic floor with representation of a centaur returning from hunting (3rd century BC) from the ancient city of Rhodos (natural pebbles of white, grey and black). In the Architectural Museum. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D0723 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: Roman chariot drawn by four black horses executing u-turns in the street. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0609 Laos, Vientiane: That Dam Stupa (Black Stupa), said to be inhabited by a seven-headed naga. Keywords: capital city, architecture, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0392 Greece, Island of Samos: preparing a fishing boat for a fishing trip at the quayside. With black cat. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, fishing boats, moorings, island hopping
PMR-D0318 Canada, Quebec City: colourful Hallowe'en pumpkins and a young admirer. Keywords: Walpurgisnacht, black magic, witchcraft, spellbinding, witchery, sorcery, magic arts, magic
PMR-D0317 Canada, Quebec City: colourful Hallowe'en pumpkins and witches' clothes. Keywords: Walpurgisnacht, magic, magic arts, sorcery, witchery, spellbinding, witchcraft, black magic
PMR-D0172 Brazil, Iguazu: a swarm of black and yellow butterflies by the River Iguazu. Keywords: Lepidoptera, insects
PMR-D0157 Cyprus, Troödos: snowy path through the Black Pines on the Troödos Mountains in December 2008. Keywords: winter , cold, picturesque, snowy, winter wonderland
PMR-D0152 Cyprus, Troödos: Black Pines covered with snow on the Troödos Mountains in December 2008, with a threatening sky. Keywords: winter , cold, snow, picturesque, winter wonderland
PMR339-02 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Hotel Post Hardermannli, a traditional building with carved wooden eaves. With the yellow and black Interlaken flag. Keywords: picturesque, Alps, alpine scenery, chalets, architecture, geraniums, colourful
PMR290-05 Turkey, Fethiye: group of young Turkish schoolgirls in their typical black uniforms with white collars. In the background the snow-capped peak of Ak Dag (3024 metres) can be seen. Keywords: landscape, mountains, children
PMR287-06 Turkey, Aphrodisias: Dragon Arum (Dranunculus vulgaris), a poisonous, fly-catching plant which stinks like carrion. Keywords: countryside, nature, wild flowers, botany, colourful, Black Arum, Voodoo Lily, Snake Lily, Black Dragon, Black Lily, Dragonwort, Ragons
PMR280-08 England, Cambridgeshire, Ely Cathedral: the former "Isle of Ely" seen from the West Tower of the cathedral. Cromwell's House is the black and white building adjacent to the church. Keywords: architecture, Gothic, Romanesque, mediaeval, medieval, Church of England, panoraama, countryside, landscape
PMR220-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: the "Shooting King" of a Bavarian shooting club, with chain of office and medallions, accompanied by girls in matching pink and black dresses. Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial
PMR204-07 Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Herodian swimming pool with steps leading down. Formerly lined with waterproof mortar. Everything above the black line has been reconstructed, below it is original. Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable
PMR-D3891 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: drying the black, hammered cloth and various carpets on a bridge on the outskirts of the village. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan
PMR-D3878 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the traditional black cloth being hammered to produce a gloss. After many hours of hammering and washing, the value increases accordingly. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, artisan, textiles, clothing
PMR-D3868 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: hanging out lengths of black, hammered cloth to dry. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, Kam, artisan
PMR-D3858 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: one of the village hunters, dressed in black, hammered cloth. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan
PMR-D3857 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: one of the village hunters, dressed in black, hammered cloth, with his ancient muzzle-loading gun. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan
PMR-D3854 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: pretty Miao girl wearing the traditional black, hammered cloth jacket. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan
PMR-D3421 Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The Miracle-working "black" Madonna and Child dating from about 1280, in the south aisle. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving
PMR-D3412 Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Figure of "black" St. Maurice, one of the cathedral's patrons, dating from about 1250. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving
PMR-D3257 Czech Republic, Cheb: towers of St. Nicholas' Church, originally Romanesque style, but rebuilt many times, from the top of the Black Tower. Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Eger, Gothic, panorama
PMR-D3256 Czech Republic, Cheb: view from the top of the Black Tower of the unique Chapel of St. Erhard and Ursula, part Romanesque, part Gothic, within the walls of the castle which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179. Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Eger, panorama
PMR-D3253 Czech Republic, Cheb: the Black Tower, rising above the walls of the castle which dates back to Emperor Frederick 1 Barbarossa in 1179. Built of Black Basalt, the tower was fortified, with very thick walls and an entrance at first-floor level. Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger, fortifications, buttresses
PMR-D2954 The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Black-naped Tern (Sterna sumatrana). Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation, ornithology, sea birds
PMR-D1244 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. View of the monastery buildings from a lookout above Hepo Ri Hill. The Green, White, Red and Black Stupas can be made out. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1234 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. This picture: the green stupa, one of four, including black, white and red, standing at the four points of the compass. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR181-09 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Reichelsheim in the Oden Forest: "Reichelsheimer Michelsmarkt" parade (28.08.83) - the junior pipe band, in striking red, white and black costumes with white hose. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, traditional, Odenwald, local dress, dirndl, lederhosen
PMR181-01 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Michelstadt in the Oden Forest: black and white timber-frame house adjoining the synagog. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald
PMR180-07 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau in the Black Forest: view of the city and the Black Forest from the tower of the cathedral (115 metres high) Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, panorama, wooded hills
PMR180-06 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau in the Black Forest: St. Martin's Gate on Joseph-Strasse. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, clocktower, street scene
PMR180-05 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau in the Black Forest: Rathaus-Platz (Town Hall Square), with the spire of the cathedral in the background. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional
PMR180-04 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau in the Black Forest: Haus zum Walfisch (House of the Whale) with Gothic oriel dating from 1516. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional
PMR180-03 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau in the Black Forest: Renaissance courtyard in the "New" Town Hall, dating from the 16th century. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional
PMR180-02 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg: typical Black Forest house with flower-bedecked balcony, near Hintertodtmoos. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional
PMR180-01 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg: typical Black Forest houses near Hintertodtmoos. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, countryside, wooded hills
PMR179-12 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg: typical Black Forest landscape with colourful Fireweed (Rose Bay Willow Herb) near Todtmoos. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, nature, countryside, valley, wooded hills
PMR179-11 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg: typical Black Forest landscape with pine tree, between Schonwald and Furtwangen. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, nature, countryside, valley, wooded hills, Schönwald
PMR179-10 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Schiltach in the Black Forest: half-timbered houses in a side street. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed
PMR179-09 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Schiltach in the Black Forest: half timbered houses on the main road, and bridge over the River Kinzig. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed
PMR179-08 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Schiltach in the Black Forest: a row of half timbered houses in the market square with fountain in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed
PMR179-07 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Schiltach: frescoes on the Rathaus (town hall), built in Renaissance style in 1593. From 1565 until 1895 Schiltach was a centre of the lumber industry in the Black Forest. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, step gable
PMR179-05 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Alpirsbach: the cloister garden in the 11th/12th century Romanesque Abbey in the Black Forest which was formerly a monastery. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional
PMR179-04 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Alpirsbach: the 11th/12th century Romanesque Abbey in the Black Forest was formerly a monastery. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional
PMR179-03 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freudenstadt in the Black Forest: reconstructed Rathaus (town hall) and war memorial in the market square. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional
PMR179-02 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freudenstadt in the Black Forest: one side of the market square, reconstructed after total destruction in WWII. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional
PMR179-01 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Neuweier: view of the vineyards with their service roads, from the Yburg Ruins in the Black Forest. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional
PMR178-12 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Obertsrot: the village lies on the River Murg in the Black Forest and is overlooked by vineyards and the ruins of Schloss Eberstein. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional
PMR178-10 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Obertsrot: early morning view from Schloss Eberstein over the Black Forest town. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, castle, palace
PMR178-08 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Calw: Hermann Hesse Square and Herman Hesse Fountain in Calw, his birthplace in the Black Forest. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, half timbered, timber-framed
PMR178-07 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Calw: a street of half-timbered houses in the Black Forest. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed
PMR178-06 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Nagold: fountain and half-timbered houses in the Black Forest. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed
PMR178-05 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Nagold: half timbered Hotel Post dating from 1697 in the Black Forest. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed
PMR178-04 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Wildbad-im-Schwarzwald: Black Forest town hall (Rathaus). Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional
PMR176-08 U.S.A., Washington D.C.: Vietnam War Memorial, unfinished in 1983, records the names of all the fallen, on black marble slabs. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, capital
PMR174-08 U.S.A., New York: Central Park, seen from the top of the RCA Building in the Rockefeller Center (850 feet high, 70 storeys). Visible are the Sheep Meadow, Central Park Lake and the Receiving Reservoir. The black and white building is "9 West 57th Street", with Barclays Bank on the ground floor. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise
PMR161-02 U.S.A., Arizona: Black Canyon: the Colorado River on the downstream side of the Hoover Dam. Keywords: spectacular, hydro power, ecology, electricity generation, engineering feat
PMR160-03 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. The "Artist's Palette", a particularly unusual mosaic of red, yellow, orange, green, violet, brown and black hues. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR160-01 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Shades of pink and yellow in a gorge in the Black Mountains. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR159-08 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Part of the Black Mountains. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR159-07 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Part of the Black Mountains. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR158-12 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Late afternoon view of the Black Mountains near Zabriskie Point. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR153-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: men and women in the black and white costumes of Swabia. Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial
PMR152-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Folk Dance Group in black costumes with long red fringes. Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial
PMR147-04 Romania, Constanta: the Casino, built between the wars, in art nouveau style, stands on the promenade overlooking the Black Sea. The architects were Daniel Renard and Petre Antonescu. Keywords: holidays, bathing, swimming, paddling, sunbathing, sandy, sunshine, seaside
PMR147-03 Romania, Constanta on the Black Sea: the beach. Keywords: holidays, bathing, swimming, paddling, sunbathing, sandy, sunshine, seaside
PMR146-12 Bulgaria, Nessebar: standing on a peninsula on the Black Sea coast, the ancient town has a long history. Typical fishermen's cottages (left), with part of the Church of Archangels Michael and Gabriel, dating from 13.14th century, in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Nesebar, UNESCO
PMR146-11 Bulgaria, Nessebar: standing on a peninsula on the Black Sea coast, the ancient town has a long history. Church of Ivan Krastitel (John the Baptist), dating from the 11-12th century, and presently housing a museum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Nesebar, UNESCO
PMR146-10 Bulgaria, Nessebar: standing on a peninsula on the Black Sea coast, the ancient town has a long history. Highly ornamented ruin of a 13-14th century Byzantine church. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Nesebar, UNESCO
PMR146-07 Bulgaria, Ahtopol: bleached skeleton of a tree on the Black Sea coast. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, dramatic
PMR-D2644 Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework
PMR-D2643 Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): view of the Zagros Mountains from the church. Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, landscape, scenery, piccturesque, photogenic
PMR-D2642 Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. Horse (?) on the entrance loggia. Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework
PMR-D2641 Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. Adam and Eve in the band of string course carvings. Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework
PMR-D2640 Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. St Michael slaying the devil? Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework
PMR-D2639 Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. The original 14th century black and white striped part of the church. Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework
PMR-D2638 Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. Intricate carving in a blind window. Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework
PMR-D2637 Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. Representation of St. Thaddaeus on a horse. Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework
PMR-D2636 Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework
PMR-D2635 Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. The entrance loggia displays extensive carvings. Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework
PMR-D2634 Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): also known as Kalisa-ye Tadi (Church of St. Thaddaeus) who supposedly founded a church here in 43 AD. The present mediaeval Armenian church was founded in 1319-29 but was much enlarged in 1810 when the rich carvings were added. Keywords: Persia, religion, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, stonework
PMR-D2628 Iran, Qareh Kalisa (Black Church): Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, St, Taddaeus, Kalisa-ye Tadi
PMR-D2182 Laos, Luang Prabang: Asian Black Bears (Ursus thibetanus) in the Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang. In April 2014 they had 23 bears in care. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2181 Laos, Luang Prabang: Asian Black Bear(Ursus thibetanus) in the Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang. In April 2014 they had 23 bears in care. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2068 Kent: Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) in Chartwell Gardens. Keywords: ornithology, Anseriformes, wild birds, Aves, flora and fauna, wildlife, bird watching
PMR-D2067 Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) in the garden at Chartwell. Keywords: ornithology, Anseriformes, wild birds, Aves, flora and fauna, wildlife, bird watching
PMR469-11 Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: a modern Orthodox church with belltower in a striking black and white colour scheme. Keywords: Saxon Land, Schaessburg, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, architecture
PMR511-08 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: band of drummers in black and yellow livery. Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen
PMR492-03 Island of Santorini, Perivolos: black sand beach, with the grey slopes of Mesa Vouno in the background. Keywords: picturesque, bathing, swimming, volcanic
PMR517-07 Italy, Sicily, Mount Etna: black volcanic cinders from a recent eruption, about 100 metres below the lip of the crater. The ground is hot, and glows in places, but in others it overlies snow. The last eruption was about 18 months previously. Keywords: Sicilia, lifeless, barren, lava, volcano
PMR517-06 Italy, Sicily, Mount Etna: black volcanic cinders from a recent eruption, about 100 metres below the lip of the crater. The ground is hot, and glows in places, but in others it overlies snow. The last eruption was about 18 months previously. Keywords: Sicilia, lifeless, barren, lava, volcano
PMR136K-31 Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): black clouds presage an approaching storm on the steppe, which will have passed within the hour. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR129K-05 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Black-capped Chickadees (Parus atricapillus), killed after flying into the glass-walled Bank of Canada. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR118K-20 Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). The black basalt Theatre, built in the 2nd century AD, commands a spectacular view of the countryside. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara
PMR101K-28 Argentina, Jujuy: an inquisitive, young, black and white llama on the altiplano. Keywords: wildlife, flora and fauna, camelids
PMR096K-12 Cyprus, Troödhos: Black Pines covered with snow on the Troödhos Mountains in December 2008, with a threatening sky. Keywords: winter , winter wonderland, snowy, picturesque
PMR096K-11 Cyprus, Troödhos: Black Pines covered with snow on the Troödhos Mountains in December 2008, with a threatening sky. Keywords: winter , picturesque, snowy, winter wonderland
PMR096K-10 Cyprus, Troödhos: Black Pines covered with snow on the Troödhos Mountains in December 2008, with a threatening sky. Keywords: winter , picturesque, snowy, winter wonderland
PMR084K-06 Cyprus, Akrotiri: Bishop's Pool, with viewing hide and wading birds: Black-winged Stilt, Avocets, Ruffs. Keywords: waders, water birds, ornithology, ornithological, bird watching, bird watcher
PMR078K-20 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: close-up of a pretty young girl wearing a dirndl and tall black hat. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration
PMR078K-19 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: Hörgertshausen Shooting Club Ceremonial Band wearing grey uniforms with black trousers. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration
PMR078K-18 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: women's costume group wearing long black skirts and green hats, waving bouquets. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration
PMR078K-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: members of one of the bands, dressed in black uniforms, Lederhosen (leather trousers) and feathered hats. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest
PMR078K-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: Löwenbräu ceremonial beer dray pulled by a span of six black horses. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration
PMR057K-21 Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: Snow on the branches of trees provides a study in black and white near Lake Mösern, overlooking the Inn Valley. Keywords: Alps, winter, Tyrolean Alps, Christmas scene
PMR054K-14 Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, flamingoes, black-tailed godwits and black-winged stilts in the lagoon.
PMR029K-16 Australia, Northern Territory: Controlled bush fire in Kakadu National Park, with black kites hunting small animals and insects fleeing from the flames.. Keywords: outback, wild life, birds, ornithology, burning policy
PMR012K-01 Greece, Crete, Heraklion: Feeding time for a pair of black goats. Keywords: animals feeding
PMR011K-03 Canada, British Columbia: Black Bear at the roadside in the Rocky Mountains. Keywords: wild animals
PMR011K-02 Canada, British Columbia: Black Bear at the roadside in the Rocky Mountains. Keywords: wild animals
PMR010K-15 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Kananaskis National Park: on the lookout for Black Bears.
PMR045K-02 Black kitten and wheelbarrow. Keywords: household pets, cat, cute kittens
PMR045K-01 Black kitten among the coils of a yellow hosepipe. Keywords: household pets, cat, cute kittens
PMR042K-02 Cyprus, Troodhos: British radar installation on top of Mount Olympos, with ubiquitous black pine trees on the hillside below. Keywords: early warning radar
PMR035K-22 Namibia: Ai-Ais, a resort in a canyon in the desert with hot mineral springs and a trailer park with bar/restaurant. Here, part of the canyon where a troop of black baboons was seen. Keywords: arid landscape, semi-desert, barren land
PMR075K-18 Spain, Lanzarote: view of the black larva fields from the crater of "Caldera Blanca" in the Montanas de Fuego, Timanfaya National Park. Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR074K-22 Spain, Lanzarote: jagged, black cliffs of larva have been undermined by the sea at Los Hervideros, resulting in caves and blowholes. Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR073K-29 Spain, Lanzarote, Tahiche: the Fundación César Manrique, former home of the artist, now open to the public. Here: abstract decoration on the garden wall, with resident black cat. Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR073K-28 Spain, Lanzarote, Tahiche: the Fundación César Manrique, former home of the artist, now open to the public. Here: abstract decoration on the garden wall, with resident black cat. Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic
PMR073K-07 Spain, Lanzarote: "Jameos del Agua", a collapsed section of the enormous volcanic "tube" starting on Monte Corona, which has been landscaped with gardens and swimming pool, is one of the island's chief attractions. Here: the dazzling white swimming pool contrasts with the black larva. Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR071K-19 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: mixed brass band in black and white uniforms. Keywords: tradition, Munich, München, national dress, beer festival, lederhosen, dirndl, traditional costume, regional costume, local costume, national costume
PMR071K-18 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: brass band in black costumes, red waistcoats, hats with buckles. Keywords: tradition, uniform, Munich, München, national dress, beer festival, lederhosen, dirndl, traditional costume, regional costume, local costume, national costume
PMR071K-15 Germany, Upper bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: three young girls in traditional local dress, with tall, black headgear. Keywords: tradition, national costume, local costume, regional costume, traditional costume, dirndl, lederhosen, beer festival, national dress, München, Munich, uniform
PMR071K-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: local costume group, "d' Lechgauer" (from Lechgau), with red skirts, black bodices and flowered aprons. Keywords: tradition, national costume, local costume, regional costume, traditional costume, dirndl, lederhosen, beer festival, national dress, München, Munich, uniform
PMR061K-25 Bulgaria, Bliznaci: Bitch with puppy at a guesthouse on the Black Sea coast, about 20 kilometres south of Varna.
PMR061K-04 Romania, Northern Dobruja: Volvo and tent on campsite at Navodari on the Black Sea coast.
PMR060K-12 Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus). Keywords: waterbird reserve, wetlands, Delta Dunarii, reed beds, wildlife, World Heritage List, ecosystem, bird sanctuary, DDBRA
PMR559-12 Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. The banding is said to be caused by coatings of silica (orange) and lichen (black). Closer view of a banded rock face, with eucalyptus tree in the foreground. Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness
PMR559-11 Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. The banding is said to be caused by coatings of silica (orange) and lichen (black). Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope
PMR559-03 Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. The banding is said to be caused by coatings of silica (orange) and lichen (black). Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness
PMR556-11 Australia, Western Australia, Shark Bay: stromatolites in Hamelin Pool. Long believed extinct, these sediment-trapping black algae were only recently discovered. They are one of the earliest forms of life on our planet, unchanged in 3000 million years. Keywords: tropical, stromatolite, beginnings of life, biology, evolution
PMR686-02 Laos, Vientiane: That Dam black stupa, reputed to be inhabited by a 7-headed naga which helped to protect the citizens during an attack by the Siamese army in 1827. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR544-1 Brasov: view of the town from the cablecar station on Timpa Hill, with the Black Church and Town Hall prominent. Keywords: panorama, bird's eye view
PMR543-5 Ceske Budejovice/Budweis: main square ("námestí Premysla Otokara II), measuring 133 metres x 133 metres, with Samson fountain and Baroque Town Hall as seen from the top of the Black Tower. Keywords: Budweis, historic town, picturesque town
PMR677-10A Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus) on nest with one chick, fully grown. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR677-10 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus) on nest with one chick, fully grown. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR634-10 Germany, Thuringia, Eisenach: the Wartburg, embedded in German conciousness for almost 1000 years through connections with Martin Luther and Wagner's Tannhäuser, evolved in different periods, the half timbered part dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Here: view of the black and white timber framed outer courtyard, with an old cannon in the foreground. Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage
PMR629-02 Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Sigmaringen: the mighty castle which was the home of the Swabian (Catholic) branch of the Hohenzollerns: here, a closer view of the main entrance, with its black and white sentry boxes. Keywords: fortifications, defence, ancestral home, heritage, historic
PMR628-06 Spain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: surf breaking on the beach at Playa de las Conchas, Isla La Graciosa, with black, volcanic boulders in the foreground. The ferry terminal is a 6-kilometre walk away. Keywords: golden sand, sunshine, idyll, deserted beach, blue sea
PMR628-05 Spain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: surf breaking on the beach at Playa de las Conchas, Isla La Graciosa, with black, volcanic boulders in the foreground. The ferry terminal is a 6-kilometre walk away. Keywords: golden sand, sunshine, idyll, deserted beach, blue sea
PMR628-04 Spain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: black, volcanic larva studs the sandy beach on the north-east coast where the larva stream from the volcano Monte Corona ran directly into the sea. Keywords: vocano, eruption, magma
PMR627-04 Spain, Lanzarote, Los Hervideros: the tortured black cliffs were formed when larva poured into the sea at the time of the Timanfaya eruptions in 1730-36, and have been subsequently hollowed out by the sea. Keywords: volcanic, Canary Islands, volcano, magma, barren, erosion, wave erosion, caves
PMR627-03 Spain, Lanzarote, El Golfo: Lago Verde and the beach of black sand in the remaining half crater of an extinct volcano, the seaward half having been worn away by the sea. Keywords: volcanic, green algae, liquid rock, magma, larva, eruption, green lake, Canary Islands
PMR627-02 Spain, Lanzarote, El Golfo: Lago Verde and the beach of black sand in the remaining half crater of an extinct volcano, the seaward half having been worn away by the sea. View of the frozen waves of larva on the crater wall, deposited there in the Pleistocene age. Keywords: volcanic, Canary Islands, green lake, eruption, larva, magma, liquid rock, green algae
PMR611-05 Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here: ruins of the Roman baths (Thermae) built during the second century AD, and said to be the fourth largest Roman baths in Europe. Keywords: Roman ruins, archeological site, archeological excavations
PMR611-04 Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here: part of the Marine Park, 8 kilometres long, containing 50 types of tree, which offers shady walks during the hot summers. Keywords: gardens, flower beds, formal gardens, quiet refuge
PMR611-03 Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here: a striking modern church. Keywords: religious building, Christian, modern architecture, religious architecture, cross, park
PMR611-02 Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here the Drama Theatre, and an old belltower dating from 1880. Keywords: Theatre architecture, stage productions, arboreal
PMR611-01 Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here: "Kathedrale Sveto uspenie Bogoroditchno" built in 1886 in Russian style in honour of the Russian liberators of the country. Keywords: cathedral, golden onion domes, Byzantine, Orthodox church, religious architecture, church, cross
PMR610-12 Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: the striking French-style Art-Nouveau Casino designed by the Romanian architect Daniel Renard in 1909 on the seafront. Keywords: modern architecture, betting, gambling, Romanian architecture
PMR610-11 Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: the Ovid Theatre (Oleg Danovski National Theatre of Opera and Ballet). Keywords: Romanian architecture, theatre architecture, cultural centre, stage presentations
PMR610-10 Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: "Fall from the pedestal" (1999, sculptor: Dimitrie Cusa). "The monument ridicules the Constanta revolutionaries and the municipal town hall on the occasion of the 19th anniversary of the Romanian revolution in 1989". Keywords: sculpture, plastic arts, burlesque, scoffing, mockery, monument
PMR610-09 Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: view of the docks and town from the minaret of the Mahmudiye mosque. Keywords: quayside, freight, boats, ships, export/import, cranes
PMR610-08 Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: the History and Archeological Museum displays important Roman statues and other remains found in the vicinity. Statue of the poet Publius Ovidius Naso (Ovid) (right) who was exiled to Constanta from 8 to 17 AD. Keywords: Romanian architecture, monument
PMR610-06 Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Here: a secluded corner of Lake Furtuna. Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, marshland, marsh, reeds, waterbirds, willow trees, waterweed, algae, creeks, lagoons, riverine, uncultivated, natural landscape
PMR610-05 Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, natural landscape, uncultivated, riverine, lagoons, creeks, algae, waterweed, willow trees, waterbirds, reeds, marsh, marshland
PMR610-04 Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Here: a shady backwater where the trees almost meet overhead. Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, natural landscape, uncultivated, riverine, lagoons, creeks, algae, waterweed, willow trees, waterbirds, reeds, marsh, marshland
PMR610-03 Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Here: reeds, waterlilies and waterbirds. Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, marshland, marsh, reeds, waterbirds, willow trees, waterweed, algae, creeks, lagoons, riverine, uncultivated, natural landscape
PMR610-02 Romania, N. Dobruja: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, natural landscape, uncultivated, riverine, lagoons, creeks, algae, waterweed, willow trees, waterbirds, reeds, marsh, marshland
PMR610-01 Romania, N. Dobruja, Tulcea: The Danube Delta (Delta Dunarii), where the mighty River Danube empties into the Black Sea, creating a 5800-square-kilometre area of wetlands which provides sanctuary for over 300 species of birds as well as numerous fish and amphibians. The area is now completely protected. Here: cruise boats lined up on the quayside at Tulcea, with an unusually high water level. Keywords: wildlife sanctuary, natural landscape, uncultivated, riverine, lagoons, creeks, algae, waterweed, willow trees, waterbirds, reeds, marsh, marshland
PMR576-11 Cyprus, Troodos: View from the Artemis Nature Trail round Mount Olympos in the High Troödhos Mountains, with Black Pines and whitening skeletal tree lying in the foreground.
PMR576-10 Cyprus, Troodos: View from the Artemis Nature Trail round Mount Olympos in the High Troödhos Mountains, with Black Pine Trees.
PMR571-11 Namibia: Namib Naulkuft National Park: layers of black, volcanic stone in the strata, called "Damara", are probably ca. 1 billion years old.
PMR569-04 Namibia: Ai-Ais (meaning "boiling hot" in the Khoikhoi language) is a resort in a wide valley where hot mineral springs occur. Waterhole in the canyon, close to where a troop of black baboons inhabited the cliffs.

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