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PMR-D13116 France, Paris, Le Bourget: 304 BLUE Mikoyan MIG-29UB (c/n N50903008134) of the Russian Air Force at the 41st Salon International de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace 1995. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, fighter, military
PMR-D13111 France, Paris, Le Bourget: 304 BLUE Mikoyan MIG-29UB (c/n N50903008134) of the Russian Air Force at the 41st Salon International de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace 1995. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, fighter, military
PMR-D10369 Russia, Leningrad, Liciy Nos: 68 (blue) Yakovlev Yak-55 (c/n 890805) on Open Day. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation, trainer
PMR-D10365 France, Paris, Le Bourget: 389 Blue Sukhoi SU-27UB (Flanker) (c/n 96310413042) at the 38th Salon International de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace 1989. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, fighter
PMR-D10362 France, Paris, Le Bourget: 301 Blue Sukhoi SU-25 (Frogfoot) (c/n 25508110192) at the 38th Salon International de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace 1989. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, fighter
PMR-D10361 France, Paris, Le Bourget: 304 Blue Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29UB (Fulcrum) (c/n N50903008134) at the 38th Salon International de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace 1989. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, fighter
PMR-D10155 France, Paris, Le Bourget: F-AZCA De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide "Blue Way" (c/n 6541) of Amicale Jean Baptiste Salis (competitor in the Paris - New York air race) at the 34th Salon International Aéronautique et de l'Espace 1981, Le Bourget. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, biplane
PMR-D7720 Spain, Andalusia, Malaga: YR-BMD Boeing 737-85F (c/n 28826) of Blue Air at Malaga airport. Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, airliner, air transport
PMR325-04 USSR, Leningrad: Yakovlev YAK-55 68 (blue) (c/n 890805) of Aeroflot at Lisii Nos Open Day. Keywords: aircraft, veteran, vintage, historic, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

Travel (211 files)

PMR107-05 Egypt: Kom Ombo Temple was built by Ptolemy I, II and III in the 2nd century BC and dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek and the sparrow-hawk-god Horoeris, jointly. Open-lotus-flower column capitals; the the red, blue and gilt colouring is still well preserved on the architrave overhang. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR073-09 Yugoslavia, Slovenia, Piran: blue sky, yellow broom flowers (Spartium junceum). Everywhere. Keywords: botany, botanical, shrub, flora, colourful, Istria
PMR056-03 Rhodesia, Wankie National Park: Blue Wildebeeste or Brindled Gnu (Connochaetes taurinus) Keywords: Bovidae, wild life, big game, wild animals, fauna
PMR051-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Thanning: procession on the occasion of the 50th Loisachgaufest: young girls in blue and white "Trachten" Keywords: picturesque, colourful, dirndl, traditional dress, costumes, festival, celebration, celebrate
PMR-D11953 Greece, Island of Nisyros: the little blue and white chapel which overlooks the mountain-top village of Nikeia. Keywords: colourful, culture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, traditional
PMR-D11450 Flowers of Large Blue Alkanet (Anchusa officinalis). Corfu, Greece. Keywords: botany, nature, phytography, plants, spring, wild flowers
PMR-D11381 Flowers of Blue Pimpernel (Lysimachia foemina) (Anagallis foemina) with Andryata integrifolia. Corfu, Greece. Keywords: botany, nature, phytography, plants, spring, wild flowers
PMR-D11380 Flowers of Blue Pimpernel (Lysimachia foemina) (Anagallis foemina). Corfu, Greece. Keywords: botany, nature, phytography, plants, spring, wild flowers
PMR-D11189 Turkey, Antalya, Lycia, Kalkan: Blue Star ferry putting in to the harbour of Kastellorizo, a Greek island off the Turkish coast. Keywords: bay, car ferry, hills, mountain, port, vessel
PMR-D11144 Turkey, Lycia, Koycegiz: a mass of glass "Fatima's Eye" good luck tokens in the Monday weekly market. Keywords: blue, buying & selling, colourful, commerce, Islam, striking, trading
PMR-D11141 Turkey, Lycia, Dalyan: vivid red bougainvillea against a blue sky. Keywords: blossom, botany, colourful, flowers, Mediterranean, picturesque, shrubs
PMR015-13 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Rich Chapel in the Residenzmuseum, meticulously restored, after complete destruction in WWII - ceiling cupola with gold stucco-work on a blue ground. Keywords: Residence Museum, Wittelsbach, palace, heritage, culture, artistry
PMR-D10484 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: original 16th century "azulejos" (tiles) in the vestibule of the Convento da Nossa Senhora da Esperanca completed in 1541 for the nuns of the order of St. Francis. Keywords: ornamentation, glazed, religious scenes, blue tiles, decoration
PMR-D9986 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. A bank of blue Hydrangeas. Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum
PMR-D9555 Iceland, Húsavik: the Icelandic flag, on the stern of a whale-watching boat. Keywords: national colours, insignia, red-white-blue, ensign
PMR-D8583 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus). Keywords: nature, birds, ornithology, wildlife, titmouse, bird feeder
PMR-D8451 Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: dazzling whitewashed walls with a startling blue door, framed by vine leaves. Keywords: picturesque, photogenic, colourful, alley, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D8450 Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical blue doorway with its contrasting plant pot. Keywords: picturesque, photogenic, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D8447 Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical street in the hilltop town, with whitewashed houses and blue doors. Keywords: picturesque, alley, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D8438 Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical street in the hilltop town. Keywords: picturesque, whitewashed, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, alley, blue and white
PMR-D8432 Greece, Island of Amorgos, Katapola: view of the bay and harbour from Moundoulia Hill, with Blue Star ferryboat embarking. Late afternoon. Keywords: picturesque, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, port, harbour
PMR-D8423 Greece, Island of Amorgos, Katapola: view of the bay and harbour from Moundoulia Hill, with Blue Star ferryboat embarking. Keywords: picturesque, harbour, port, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D8417 Greece, Island of Schoinoussa (pop. 256): the main street of Chora, with taverna. Keywords: picturesque, blue and white, restaurant, secluded, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping
PMR-D8415 Greece, Island of Schoinoussa (pop. 256), Chora: the imposing Orthodox church with traditional blue dome. Keywords: picturesque, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades, secluded, architecture
PMR-D8414 Greece, Island of Schoinoussa (pop. 256): typical houses on the approach to Chora. Keywords: picturesque, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades, secluded, dwellings, blue and white
PMR-D8400 Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: the shady portico of a blue-domed church offers relief from the midday sun. Keywords: Greek Islands, Paroikia, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, colourful, picturesque
PMR-D8399 Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: a typical alley in the old quarter with two of the whitewashed, blue-domed Orthodox churches. Keywords: Greek Islands, picturesque, colourful, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, Paroikia, street scene
PMR-D8398 Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: one of many blue-domed Orthodox churches in the old quarter. Keywords: Greek Islands, picturesque, colourful, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, Paroikia, street scene
PMR-D8396 Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: one of many blue-domed Orthodox churches in the old quarter. Keywords: Greek Islands, picturesque, colourful, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, Paroikia, street scene
PMR-D8385 Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: Blue Star ferry "Naxos" entering the harbour. Keywords: Greek Islands, liner, ship, vessel, boat, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, Paroikia
PMR-D8384 Greece, Island of Paros, Piso Livadi: Orthodox church with traditional blue dome, near the harbour. Keywords: Greek Islands, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, architecture
PMR-D8340 Greece, Island of Naxos: Blue Star ferry "Delos" leaving the harbour of Naxos. Keywords: Greek Islands, liner, ship, Hellas, island hopping, colourful, Cyclades
PMR-D8320 Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: departing view of the clocktower and town, reflected in the blue water. Keywords: Dodecanese, picturesque, architecture, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands
PMR-D7665 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus). Keywords: nature, bird-feeder, titmouse, wildlife, ornithology, birds
PMR-D7550 Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. A memorial stele honours them in a corner of the gardens. Keywords: Africa, colourful, artistic, botanical, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh
PMR-D7549 Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. A tall flowering tree with yellow blooms. Keywords: Africa, colourful, artistic, botanical, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh
PMR-D7548 Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. Part of the extensive collection of cacti, with the museum/cafe, painted in "Majorelle Blue", in the background. Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, botanical, artistic, colourful
PMR-D7547 Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. Vivid red flowers of a bougainvillea shrub. Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, botanical, artistic, colourful
PMR-D7546 Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. Yellow flowers on an acacia tree. Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, botanical, artistic, colourful
PMR-D7545 Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. The goldfish pool, with "Majorelle Blue" surround. Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, botanical, artistic, colourful
PMR-D7544 Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. Turtles share the pool with goldfish. Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, botanical, artistic, colourful
PMR-D7543 Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. Reflections of the palm trees in the water lily pool. Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, botanical, artistic, colourful
PMR-D7376 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7375 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, where colourful street cafes are ready to serve thirsty visitors. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7374 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, where colourful street cafes are ready to serve thirsty visitors. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7373 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, where the entrance to the mosque has a double studded door with blue and white painted surround. Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D7372 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, dominated by the surrounding mountains. Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D7371 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. In the centre of the medina is the bustling Place Outa el Hammam, dominated by the surrounding mountains. Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D7370 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. A shop selling brightly-coloured fabrics dsplays them on the street. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7369 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Potted plants are universally popular. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7368 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. An orange-juice stall provides a splash of colour. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7367 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Cats are welcome. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7366 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. A typical studded door with tiled surround. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7365 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7364 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Squeezed between facades, this house almost resembles a tower. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7363 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. A handsome gateway with scalloped arch, all picked out in blue and white. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7362 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7361 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D7360 Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb
PMR-D5918 Oman: blue-domed mosque on the road to Ibra. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture
PMR-D5802 Oman, Muscat: minaret of the blue-tiled Al Khor Mosque, with the restored Mirani Fort behind, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, fortress, defence
PMR-D5772 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: golden maple leaves, against a blue sky. Keywords: trees, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall
PMR-D5763 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: beech tree leaves turning to bronze, against a blue sky. Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall
PMR-D5684 Greece, Island of Milos, Pollonia: vivid bougainvillea flowers against the blue sky. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D5576 Greece, Island of Santorini: an isolated blue and white Orthodox church on the cliff path between Fira and Oia. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira
PMR-D5574 Greece, Island of Santorini: an isolated blue and white Orthodox church on the cliff path between Fira and Oia. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira
PMR-D5568 Greece, Island of Santorini: an Orthodox church with blue dome, on the outskirts of Fira. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira
PMR-D5567 Greece, Island of Santorini: a pair of church shrines with grey-blue domes, on the outskirts of Fira. Nea Kameni island in the background. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira
PMR-D5547 Greece, Island of Santorini: typical Orthodox church with blue dome in Fira. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira
PMR-D5506 Greece, Island of Astypalaia: a typical steep street in Chora, the town surrounding the the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, blue-white
PMR-D5504 Greece, Island of Astypalaia: entrance to a house in Chora, the town surrounding the the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, blue-white
PMR-D5503 Greece, Island of Astypalaia: crowning the hill is the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. A blue and white Orthodox church stands adjacent to the ruins. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage
PMR-D5502 Greece, Island of Astypalaia: crowning the hill is the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. A blue and white Orthodox church stands adjacent to the ruins. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage
PMR-D5501 Greece, Island of Astypalaia: crowning the hill is the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. A blue and white Orthodox church stands adjacent to the ruins. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage
PMR-D5500 Greece, Island of Astypalaia: entrance to a house in Astypalaia town, Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, colourful, blue-white
PMR-D5495 Greece, Island of Astypalaia: blue and white Orthodox chapel in a remote bay. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, pristine
PMR-D5494 Greece, Island of Astypalaia: blue and white Orthodox chapel in a remote bay. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, pristine
PMR-D5492 Greece, Island of Nisyros: the little blue and white chapel which overlooks the mountain-top village of Nikeia. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage
PMR-D5487 Greece, Island of Nisyros: the little blue and white chapel which overlooks the mountain-top village of Nikeia. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, pristine
PMR-D5486 Greece, Island of Nisyros: the interior of the little blue and white chapel which overlooks the mountain-top village of Nikeia. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, frescoes, iconostasis
PMR-D5485 Greece, Island of Nisyros: the little blue and white chapel which overlooks the mountain-top village of Nikeia. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, pristine
PMR-D5484 Greece, Island of Nisyros: the little blue and white chapel which overlooks the mountain-top village of Nikeia. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, pristine
PMR-D5483 Greece, Island of Nisyros: the little blue and white chapel which overlooks the mountain-top village of Nikeia. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, pristine
PMR-D5230 Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: Malik Sardoba, a 14th century water cistern fed by the River Serafschan to supply the former fortified caravanserai and Rabat Malik Palace. The information kiosk is in the form of a traditionally-shaped blue-lacquered jug. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir
PMR-D5220 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the "winter" courtyard in the Tosh Khauni (Kohna Ark), where the Amir had his yurt on the raised stone platform, with gallery and large panels of ornate blue tiles. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5218 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: corner of the "winter" courtyard of the Tosh Khauni (Kohna Ark), where the Amir had his yurt, with gallery and large panels of ornate blue tiles. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5217 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: a corner of a courtyard in the Tosh Khauni (Kohna Ark), with gallery and panels of ornate blue tiled decoration. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5210 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: ornate blue tiled niche in the Kohna Ark. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5205 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: intricate decoration with arabesques in turquoise-blue on the wall of the reception hall of the mosque in the Kohna Ark. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5163 Uzbekistan, Bukhara: the magnificent blue tiled dome of the Po-i-Kalyan Mosque, with bands of polychrome, patterned tiling and scripts from the Koran, dating from 1514. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5160 Uzbekistan, Bukhara: facade and iwan of the madrasa in the courtyard of Po-i-Kalyan Mosque complex, with flanking blue tiled domes of the Mir-i-Arab madrasa behind. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5157 Uzbekistan, Bukhara: facade and iwan of the Mir-i Arab medrasa in the Po-i-Kalyan complex with its flanking blue tiled domes. Construction is credited to Sheikh Abdullah Yamani of Yemen in 1535-6. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5147 Uzbekistan, Bukhara: facade and iwan of the Po-i-Kalyan Mosque, completed in 1514 and surmounted by a large blue tiled dome. View through archway on the opposite side of the courtyard. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5146 Uzbekistan, Bukhara: facade and iwan of the Po-i-Kalyan Mosque, completed in 1514 and surmounted by a large blue tiled dome. In the courtyard stands the ablutions kiosk. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5145 Uzbekistan, Bukhara: upper part of the facade and iwan of the Po-i-Kalyan Mosque, completed in 1514 and surmounted by a large blue tiled dome, photographed through an arch on the opposite side of the courtyard. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5143 Uzbekistan, Bukhara: facade and iwan of the Po-i-Kalyan Mosque, completed in 1514 and surmounted by a large blue tiled dome. In the courtyard stands the ablutions kiosk. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5142 Uzbekistan, Bukhara: courtyard of the Po-i-Kalyan Mosque, completed in 1514 and surmounted by a large blue tiled dome. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D4965 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway: Karakul Lake lies at a height of 3600 metres near the junction of the Pamir, Tian Shan and Kunlun mountain ranges. View of the striking, turquoise-blue Little Karakul Lake. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive
PMR-D2852 Greece, Island of Rhodes: red and green macaws (Ara chloropterus) and blue and yellow macaw (Ara ararauna) in the Platia Martiron Evreon. Keywords: exotic, birds, colourful, parrots, fauna, ornithology
PMR-D2851 Greece, Island of Rhodes: red and green macaws (Ara chloropterus) and blue and yellow macaw (Ara ararauna) in the Platia Martiron Evreon. Keywords: exotic, birds, colourful, parrots, fauna, ornithology
PMR-D0742 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: brass band in blue uniforms. Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival, pageantry
PMR-D0741 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: brass band in blue uniforms entering the market square under the water tower. Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival, pageantry
PMR-D0349 Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Peleides Blue Morpho Butterfly (Morpho peleides) from the tropical rainforests of Mexico. Keywords: Lepidoptera, imago, colourful, exotic, insect, Nymphalidae, Emperor Morpho
PMR340-09 Female Small Blue Butterfly (Cupido minimus) on Crow Flower (Geranium sylvaticum) in the Bernese Oberland. Keywords: picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful, Lepidoptera
PMR313-06 Switzerland, Basel: blue flowers of Molltkia petraea and an array of cacti in the university botanical garden with the university buildings in the background. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, colourful, horticulture
PMR272-06 U.S.A., Florida: blue Ipomoea flower. Keywords: pasture, countryside, nature, wild flowers, botany, colourful, flora
PMR251-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the "Blautopf" (Blue Pool), subterranean source of the River Blau, with the Old Hammer Mill and reflections of the church. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR251-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the "Blautopf" (Blue Pool), subterranean source of the River Blau. View from the wood above and behind the pool. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR251-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the "Blautopf" (Blue Pool), subterranean source of the River Blau. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR233-08 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: frescoes on the south apse of Voronet Monastery, built in1488, and probably the best known of the "painted monasteries". The outside frescoes date from 1547. The monastery is famous for its "Voronet Blue". Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible
PMR233-07 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: Voronet Monastery from the south east, built in1488, and probably the best known of the "painted monasteries". The outside frescoes date from 1547. The monastery is famous for its "Voronet Blue". Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible
PMR233-06 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: fresco of the Last Judgement on the west facade of Voronet Monastery, built in1488, and probably the best known of the "painted monasteries". The outside frescoes date from 1547. The monastery is famous for its "Voronet Blue". Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible
PMR231-09 Greece, Olympia: pink Judas tree blossom (Cercis siliquastrum) against a blue sky. Keywords: spring, picturesque, countryside, nature, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful
PMR220-08 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 blue dirndls holding aloft an arch of flowers. Each year the holder donates a medallion to the chain of office. Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial
PMR220-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: girls in the matching blue dresses of a Bavarian Sports Association. Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial
PMR206-07 Israel, Jerusalem: Israeli schoolgirls on the way to the Western Wall on the Sabath evening, singing patriotic songs. All dressed in blue and white. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR-D3058 Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus). Keywords: passerines, ornithology, bird-watching, wild birds, feeding-place, titmouse
PMR-D3056 Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus). Keywords: passerines, ornithology, bird-watching, wild birds, feeding-place, titmouse
PMR-D1328 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Himalayan Blue Sheep or Bharal (Pseudois nayaur). Keywords: architecture, fauna, animals, wildlife, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR198-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fussen: a group of nuns walking by the blue waters of the River Lech. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, Füssen, shingle beach, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR193-06 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: entrance to the "Grotta Azzurra" (by boat only). Keywords: picturesque, Blue Grotto, cave, seacave, cliffs, cavern
PMR192-02 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: the Sorrento Peninsula shimmers in the distance beyond the brooms of Mount Tiberius. Keywords: commanding view, picturesque, colourful, flowers, yellow and blue, seascape
PMR188-10 Italy, Tuscany: red poppies, yellow dandelions, blue sea and sky, near Tarquinia. Keywords: Toscana, colourful, landscape, picturesque, spring, nature, flowers
PMR184-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria: a study in blue and russet - the River Isar reflecting budding willows and snow-capped mountains, with early coltsfoot in flower. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, spring, flora, wildflowers
PMR167-09 U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake. In the foreground a deep, translucent blue pool, with bright yellow algae growing round the rim. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs
PMR167-06 U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake. In the foreground a translucent blue pool, with the mouth of the hot water fissure visible at the bottom. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs
PMR164-10 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: Dwarf Blue Columbine (Aquilegia scopulorum). Keywords: nature, flora, flower, wildflower, botany, botanical, colourful
PMR160-12 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Shades of brown, ochre and yellow from a dried-up river bed, with distant blue hills. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR152-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Fife and Drum Band in red and blue historic uniforms. Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial
PMR152-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: red and blue uniforms of Ulm Militia c.1740. Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial, drums
PMR129-12 France, Cote d'Azur: red porphyry rocks of Cap Roux on the Esterel contrast strongly with the lucent blue sea. Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, coastline, colourful, geology, geological, cliffs
PMR129-11 France, Cote d'Azur: red porphyry rocks of the Esterel contrast strongly with the lucent blue sea. Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, coastline, colourful, geology, geological
PMR115-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: beds of red, white and blue pansies and Rob Roy daisies make an eye-catching display. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical
PMR-D2624 Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. The Khaqani Garden, named after the 12th century poet, is a popular meeting place. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, Azari men, pensioners
PMR-D2623 Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. One of the original brick domes. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, architecture, faience, tiles, mosaics, arabesques, religion, colourful
PMR-D2622 Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. Some of the original decoration. The colour is said to be unique to this mosque. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, architecture, faience, tiles, mosaics, arabesques, religion, colourful
PMR-D2621 Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. Some of the original decoration. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, architecture, faience, tiles, mosaics, arabesques, religion, colourful
PMR-D2620 Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. Some of the original decoration. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, architecture, faience, tiles, mosaics, arabesques, religion, colourful
PMR-D2619 Iran, Tabriz: Masjed-e- Kabud (Blue Mosque) was built in 1465 under Jahan Shah, leader of Qareh Koyunlu Dynasty and was renowned for the quality of its blue tiling. Virtually destroyed in earthquakes of 1727 and 1773, restoration began only in 1973 and continues. The adjacent Khaqani Garden honours the 12th century Azari poet Shirvani Khaqani. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, architecture, faience, tiles, mosaics, arabesques, religion, colourful
PMR-D2528 Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Ali Qapu (Ali Qapu Palace) was built at the end of the 16th century as a residence for Shah Abbas I. It is six storeys high and has an elevated terrace whose roof is supported by 18 slender columns. (At present under scaffolding). Red and blue floral decorations on the domed ceiling of one of the rooms. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics
PMR-D2115 Oman, Muscat: blue-tiled Al Khor Mosque, with the restored Mirani Fort behind, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D1723 The Blue Cabinet in Schleissheim Palace. Ceiling by J.B. Zimmerman. Keywords: architecture, Rococo, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim
PMR687-01 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: the tiled and arcaded gallery from outside the courtyard, with blue-tiled reflecting pool. Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture
PMR479-08 Canada, Alberta, Calgary: the original sandstone City Hall, dwarfed by its blue glass successor (behind). Keywords: metropolis, architecture, colonial, skyscrapers, high rise, modern city, oil town
PMR471-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria: snow-laden trees against a blue sky in the Loisach Valley. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, winter, snow
PMR508-04 Turkey, Istanbul: Sultanahmet Mosque (The Blue Mosque) from Sultanahmet Square. Keywords: Islam, minarets, architecture, religion, Muslim, Mohammed
PMR499-12 Turkey, Istanbul: Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque, with its six minarets, seen from Sultanahmet Gardens. Keywords: architecture, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, natural heritage, picturesque
PMR499-11 Turkey, Istanbul: courtyard of the Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque, completed in 1617 by the architect Mehmet Aga. Keywords: architecture, historic, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, natural heritage
PMR492-01 Island of Santorini, Perissa: larger Orthodox church with blue domes and handsome belltower; behind, Mount Profitis Ilias with monastery and defence installations. Keywords: photogenic, hilltop site, colourful, picturesque
PMR491-10 Island of Santorini, Oia: pink-washed church with blue dome and blue/white flagpoles against a vivid blue sky. Keywords: photogenic, Orthodox, colourful, picturesque, old quarter
PMR491-09 Island of Santorini, Oia: blue and pink belltower of a church enhanced by brilliant Bougainvillea flowers and cacti over the door. Keywords: pedestrian zone, Orthodox, hilltop site, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses, old quarter, photogenic
PMR491-06 Island of Santorini, Oia: blue church domes with a pink belltower overlooking the "Caldera", with Fira in the distance. Keywords: photogenic, Orthodox, hilltop site, colourful, picturesque, taverna
PMR491-04 Island of Santorini, Oia: pink washed church and belltower with the traditional blue dome. Keywords: photogenic, Orthodox, hilltop site, colourful, picturesque
PMR490-10 Island of Santorini: blue-domed church with Bougainvillea growing on the wall, in Oia. Keywords: pedestrian zone, flowering, flowers, hilltop site, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses, old quarter, photogenic
PMR528-05 Iraq: Uruk, the city which succeeded Ur and was continuously inhabited from about 4000 BC until 500 AD, where the first writing system (cuneiform) was developed. The 9.5-kilometre-long city wall was built by King Gilgamesh and described in his Epic: part of the facade of a more recent temple, decorated with blue ceramic tiles, from about 110 AD. Keywords: Mesopotamia, desert, ruined city, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical
PMR137K-17 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon), with shamanistic "ovoo" and blue cloth offerings. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR136K-17 Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): an "ovoo" (sharmanistic pile of stones and blue cloths as offerings) near the top of a pass. Travellers add a stone to the pile and walk round the ovoo three times to assure good fortune. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR136K-16 Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): an "ovoo" (sharmanistic pile of stones and blue cloths as offerings) near the top of a pass. Travellers add a stone to the pile and walk round the ovoo three times to assure good fortune. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR136K-01 Mongolia, Bulgan Aimag (Province): pair of ornate Buddhist stupas on the steppe, with the usual blue cloth offerings. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR134K-31 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: reflections of the Wetterhorn (3701 metres) and Schreckhorn (4078 metres) in the blue waters of the Upper Bachalpsee. Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains
PMR133K-05 Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere. This picture: a group of blue touring boats at the quay, waiting for customers. Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology
PMR131K-02 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: reminiscent of a 1950s juke box, the blue and red Al Meraikhi Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR121K-08 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: a blue-tiled reflecting pool surrounds the outer courtyard columns. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR119K-32 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: red and white hybrid Lily-Tulips "Ballade" contrast with blue bedding plants in Munich's Botanical Gardens. Keywords: metropolis, flower colour, mediaeval, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, spring flowers
PMR107K-20 Germany, Munich, Botanical Gardens: pink magnolia tree, full of blossom, against a blue sky. Keywords: plants, flowers, spring, cultivation, colour schemes, blossom
PMR106K-23 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. Plant with gentian-blue flowers (name t.b.a.). Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, flora and fauna, botany
PMR103K-06 Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Snow-capped volcano reflected in the cobalt blue waters of Lake Chungará. Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, camelids
PMR103K-05 Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Snow-capped volcano Parinacota (6348 metres) reflected in the cobalt blue Lake Chungará, with flamingoes and other waterfowl. Keywords: High Andes, birds, wildlife, camelids, flora and fauna, nature reserve
PMR087K-35 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bileca: azure-blue Bilecko jez (lake), about 15 kilometres north of Trebinje. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque
PMR087K-19 Croatia, Dalmatia, Ploce: Blacinskaja jez, a striking blue lake in a picturesque countryside of rolling hills. Keywords: Yugoslavia
PMR083K-20 Cyprus, Cape Gréko: the rocky coast at Cape Gréko, lapped by crystal clear waters of startling blue. Keywords: aquamarine
PMR081K-16 Tunisia: Sidi Bou Said, the famous blue and white town, beloved of artists, where Klee, Macke and Moilliet sojourned in 1914. View from a roof terrace of some of the dazzling, white buildings. Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb, architecture
PMR081K-15 Tunisia: Sidi Bou Said, the famous blue and white town, beloved of artists, where Klee, Macke and Moilliet sojourned in 1914. View from a roof terrace, looking down on the narrow main street. Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb, architecture
PMR081K-14 Tunisia: Sidi Bou Said, the famous blue and white town, beloved of artists, where Klee, Macke and Moilliet sojourned in 1914. View over the town and luxuriant coast towards Cap Bon and the Gulf of Tunis. Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb, architecture
PMR078K-22 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: standard bearer with blue and white striped hose, celebrating the 600-year jubilee of the Patenverein. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration
PMR053K-16 Blue and yellow macaws in the Zoo-Aquarium, Madrid.
PMR025K-01 Australia, New South Wales: Lookout over Jamison Valley near Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains Keywords: Eucalyptus trees, admiring the view
PMR024K-36 Australia, New South Wales: Orphan Rock in the Blue Mountains, from the Katoomba Skyway Cablecar. Keywords: Eucalyptus forest, pinnacles, Geological formations
PMR019K-34 Hungary, Hortobagy National Park and Wildlife Reserve: cowboy ("cskiko") in traditional blue robes, demonstrating the use of the bullwhip from his prone horse on the puszta. Keywords: stud, horse breeding
PMR015K-24 Iraq: Uruk, the city which succeeded Ur in prsperity and was continuously inhabited from about 4000 BC until 500 AD, where the first writing system (cuneiform) was developed. The 9.5 kilometre-long city wall was built by King Gilgamesh and described in his Epic: the remaining blue, ceramic tiles from about 110 AD in an excavated building. Keywords: Mesopotamia, first civilisation, archeology, excavations
PMR013K-02 Turkey, Istanbul: View across the Golden Horn with Gülhane Park (Topkapi Saray) and the Blue Mosque in the distance.
PMR012K-09 England, Oxfordshire, Lower Slaughter: Red berries with a covering of snow, against a blue sky. Keywords: Christmassy, Christmas card, colourful nature, winter
PMR002K-29 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tolz: Church tower and statue against a blue sky.
PMR002K-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Winter scene at Ismaning reservoir, a water bird reserve designated "Important Bird Area", and "Internationally Significant Wetland" under the RAMSAR Convention. Yellow lichen on a tree against a blue sky.
PMR002K-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Winter scene at Ismaning reservoir, a water bird reserve designated "Important Bird Area", and "Internationally Significant Wetland" under the RAMSAR Convention. Twigs covered with hoar frost against a blue sky.
PMR044K-04 Russia: Uglich, one of the "Golden Ring" cities: the Church of St. Demetrius's Blood, built in 1692, and standing on the spot where the young tsarevich was murdered on 15th May 1591, probably on the orders of Boris Godunov. Blue and gold onion domes represent the sky and stars.
PMR039K-22 Namibia: Etosha National Park: a blue wildebeest. Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna
PMR039K-21 Namibia: Etosha National Park: a pair of blue wildebeeste. Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna
PMR033K-02 England, Sussex, Battle: Bluebell wood in spring. Keywords: picturesque scene, rural idyll, nature, country landscape, botany, flora, blue flowers, flowering bulbs
PMR422-08 England, Norfolk Broads: hoar frost on a tree against a blue sky. Keywords: hoar frost, cloudless, cold, atmosphere, landscape, winter, early morning
PMR408-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: vivid yellow sycamore leaves and blue sky. Keywords: trees, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves
PMR407-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Augsburg: sunlit horse chestnut leaves against the blue-green water of the city moat. Keywords: picturesque, russet and gold, water, reflections, fall, autumn, landscape
PMR388-06 Australia, New South Wales: the Three Sisters, from the Scenic Railway, in the Blue Mountains. Keywords: natural, forest, Eucalyptus forest, picturesque, wildlife, flora and fauna, bush, nature
PMR388-05 Australia, New South Wales: the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley from Echo Point in the Blue Mountains. Keywords: natural, picturesque, wildlife, flora and fauna, bush, nature
PMR384-12 Australia, Queensland, Kuranda: the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary; Blue-headed Eggfly (Hypolimnas alimena). Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness, flora and fauna, wildlife
PMR366-07 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: blue and gold glazed ornamentation on a gable. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR553-2 Australia, New South Wales, Blue Mountains: Jamison Valley and the cliffs from Katoomba. Keywords: Eucalyptus forest, gum trees, rock pinnacles, rock outcrops
PMR553-1 Australia, New South Wales, Blue Mountains: view of the Three Sisters, from Lady Darley's Lookout. Keywords: Eucalyptus forest, gum trees, rock pinnacles, rock outcrops
PMR552-12 Australia, New South Wales: The Blue Mountains with eucalyptus trees. The mountains appear blue because of the particles of gum from millions of eucalyptus trees floating in the air. Keywords: blue, hills, eucalyptus forest, gum trees, gum, eucalyptus trees
PMR552-11 Australia, New South Wales, The Blue Mountains: visitors viewing the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley from Echo Point. Keywords: rock pinnacles, rock formations
PMR678-06 Mongolia, Töv: a spring, sacred to the Mongolians, at the foot of Eej Khad (Mother Rock/Holy Mountain). A tree, growing where the spring leaves the mountain, is loaded with blue cloth offerings. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR678-05 Mongolia, Töv: a spring, sacred to the Mongolians, at the foot of Eej Khad (Mother Rock/Holy Mountain). Decorated with the usual blue-cloth offerings. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR677-09 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. An "ovoo" (pile of rocks as a religious offering) on the flat top of a holy mountain, with the usual blue cloths. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR674-04 Mongolia, Bulgan Aimag (Province): pair of ornate Buddhist stupas on the steppe, with the usual blue cloth offerings. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR630-03 Tunisia, Kairouan: beautiful filligree work on the frontage of a modern shop, with typical blue and white closed-in balcony. Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture, Maghreb
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
PMR590-03 Mexico: Uxmal, (in the Maya language = "thrice built"), the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Blue-flowered shrub, with the "Soothsayer's Pyramid" in the background. Keywords: Maya
PMR663-09 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: the Blue Church, so called for its four blue sandstone columns, was built by the Nabataeans using material from former buildings. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR654-09 Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Volcanoes near the Bolivian border, with cobalt blue Lake Chungará and waterbirds. Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, barren landscape, snowcapped volcanoes
PMR642-05 Libya, Ubari Lakes Area: colourful sand dunes and palm trees reflected in the blue waters of Lake Gebraoun. Keywords: Maghreb, Mandara Lakes, barren, sand-dune landscape, palm trees, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

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