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PMR132-04 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Ulm: the "Schiefes Haus" (Crooked House) on the tanners' canal in the Fishermen's Quarter. Keywords: Swabia, heritage, architecture, half-timbered, timber-framed, picturesque, historic, gables, dormer
PMR127-06 France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The Latona Fountain (missing are the figures of Latona, Diana and Apollo), and the Grand Canal, stretching to the horizon. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, park, grounds
PMR098-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: feeding the swans from one of the many canal bridges. Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful
PMR098-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: the water cascades at the western end of the axial canal, with statuary. Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful
PMR098-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: the distant palace from the western end of the axial canal with sculpture in the foreground. Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: the distant palace from the western end of the axial canal with sculpture in the foreground. Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland
PMR098-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: a shady canal in the palace grounds. Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful
PMR073-01 Italy, Trieste: boats moored in the Grand Canal with the classical facade of Sant' Antonio Church (1849) and dome of the Greek Orthodox Church. Keywords: architecture, historic, quayside, watercraft, nautical
PMR071-07 Italy, Veneto, Chioggia: reflections in the canal Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, footbridge
PMR071-05 Italy, Veneto, Chioggia: canal and street market Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, reflections, footbridge
PMR069-12 Italy, Venice: Venetian Gothic facade on the Grand Canal Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, reflections
PMR069-07 Italy, Venice: gondolas on the Bacino Orseolo Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, bridge, canal, reflections
PMR069-06 Italy, Venice: canal-entrance to the Cavaletto Hotel in the Bacino Orseolo Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, reflections
PMR069-05 Italy, Venice: gondola passing uinder the Ponte de le Colonne in a shaft of sunlight Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, canal, bridge, footbridge
PMR068-12 Italy, Venice: Palazzo Franchetti (15th century Gothic) and the church of Santa Maria della Salute, from the Grand Canal Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO
PMR068-11 Italy, Venice: Byzantine-style palace on the Grand Canal, with colourful mooring posts Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO
PMR-D3672 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A flowering Flamegold Rain Tree or Taiwanese Rain Tree (Koelreuteria elegans) in the adjoining park. Keywords: ancient, Asian, botanical, flowering tree, Han, historic, Lingqu, Middle Kingdom, national heritage, photogenic, picturesque, UNESCO, waterways
PMR-D3670 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. Flowers of the Flamegold Rain Tree or Taiwanese Rain Tree (Koelreuteria elegans) in the adjoining park. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, botanical, flowering tree, Lingqu
PMR-D9964 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: fumirolas and hot springs are common in this active geothermal area. The run-off water, containing many minerals, is led away in the canal in the background. Keywords: volcanic, mud, steam, vent, minerals
PMR-D6127 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: snow-covered tree branches over a canal. Keywords: München, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, winter, landscape, reflections
PMR-D6069 Oman, Taqah: view of the Museum of the Frankincense Land, with a canal boat at the landing stage in the foreground. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, park, gardens
PMR-D5234 Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: sparse remains of the former fortified caravanserai, which probably fell victim to Genghis Khan in the 14th century. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir
PMR-D5233 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. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir
PMR-D5232 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. View inside the cistern. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir
PMR-D5231 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. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir
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-D5229 Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: monumental iwan records the site of the former fortified caravanserai, which probably fell victim to Genghis Khan in the 14th century. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir
PMR-D4882 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: the "Karez" irrigation system consists of a series of underground canals, 60-70 cm wide, connected to the surface by wells. At its peak there were 5272 km. of canals, with 177,367 wells in Xinjiang. Part of the system still in operation, protected by an armoured glass sheet. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, water-conservation, Turfan, aqueduct
PMR-D4881 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: the "Karez" irrigation system consists of a series of underground canals, 60-70 cm wide, connected to the surface by wells. At its peak there were 5272 km. of canals, with 177,367 wells in Xinjiang. A cut-away model of a canal in the museum. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, water-conservation, Turfan, aqueduct
PMR-D4880 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: the "Karez" irrigation system consists of a series of underground canals, 60-70 cm wide, connected to the surface by wells. At its peak there were 5272 km. of canals, with 177,367 wells in Xinjiang. A plaque in the museum illustrating the initiation of the system. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, water-conservation, Turfan, aqueduct
PMR-D4879 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: the "Karez" irrigation system consists of a series of underground canals, 60-70 cm wide, connected to the surface by wells. At its peak there were 5272 km. of canals, with 177,367 wells in Xinjiang. Here, in a museum, a model demonstrates how to descend to the water. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, water-conservation, Turfan, aqueduct
PMR-D4301 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: reflections in the canal, looking towards the Phang-Nga road bridge. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D2768 Netherlands, Amsterdam: small boats moored under a row of trees in autumn foliage. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, canal
PMR-D2767 Netherlands, Amsterdam: colourful facades reflected in the waters of a canal. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2766 Netherlands, Amsterdam: autumn foliage and handsome facades reflected in the canal water - view from Nieuwe Spiegelstraat. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2765 Netherlands, Amsterdam: autumn foliage and handsome facades reflected in the canal water - view from Nieuwe Spiegelstraat. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2761 Netherlands, Amsterdam: this canal is crossed by five successive bridges. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2759 Netherlands, Amsterdam: a succession of bridges over the canal. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2758 Netherlands, Amsterdam: colourful houseboats moored on the Brouwersgracht (canal). Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland, floating homes
PMR-D2757 Netherlands, Amsterdam: autumn foliage reflected in the canal. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2756 Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal) with the flower-bedecked bridge in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2755 Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal) from the flower-bedecked bridge. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2754 Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht, with a passing canal cruiser in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2753 Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal) from the flower-bedecked bridge. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D2752 Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht (canal). Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D1173 People's Republic of China, Xining: a series of bridges over the canal. Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers
PMR-D0942 Mandalay. Myanmar, Mandalay: monks crossing the Thinga Yarzar Canal on a wooden bridge. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0941 Myanmar, Mandalay: golden paya reflected in the Thinga Yarzar Canal. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR327-02 USSR, Leningrad: the Winter Canal, between the Hermitage Theatre (left) and the Old Hermitage (right). Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, St. Petersburg, motorboat, arches
PMR324-07 USSR, Leningrad: Peter and Paul Fortress, with the golden spire of the cathedral reflected in the waters of the Kronverk Canal. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, fortifications, defence
PMR310-03 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: the Altmühl Valley near Kehlheim.. The old river course lies to the left and right of the new Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, waterways
PMR254-05 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: half-timbered houses fronting onto the Canal de Navigation in Petite France and mirrored in the water. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR254-04 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: half-timbered houses fronting onto the Canal de Navigation in Petite France. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR254-03 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: tense moment in a game of "canoe water polo" on the "Spitzmühle" Canal, with a 14th century tower in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, water sport
PMR228-04 Greece, Corinth Canal, 6343 metres long and 23 metres wide, begun by Nero in 67 BC, but completed only in 1893. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, waterway
PMR-D3676 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Dual colour hibiscus bush in the park. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, botanical, flowering tree, Lingqu
PMR-D3675 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Punt, used to show visitors around, with the weir in the background. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu
PMR-D3674 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Punts are used to show visitors round. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu
PMR-D3673 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. The original weir, to maintain the water level. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, Lingqu
PMR-D3671 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Punt, on a leafy backwater in the park. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu
PMR-D3669 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. One of a pair of horsemen guarding the entrance to the park. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, Lingqu
PMR-D3552 People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East
PMR-D3551 People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, barges
PMR-D3550 People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, barges
PMR-D3549 People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East
PMR-D3548 People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East
PMR-D3547 People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East
PMR-D3546 People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: sightseeing boat on the Kaiser Canal. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, pleasure boat, tourism, waterway, motorboat, Venice of the East
PMR-D3545 People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: restored city wall with statue of one of the builders of the Kaiser Canal. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, defence, fortification, monument, sculpture
PMR-D3544 People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: restored city wall with gateway to the canal quayside. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, defence, fortification
PMR-D2985 Netherlands, Amsterdam, Zaandam: the pedestrian shopping precinct reflected in the water of the canal. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, Holland, reflections, town-planning
PMR147-06 Romania, Danube Delta: one of the secondary canals, showing the verdant vegetation. Keywords: nature reserve, reflections, bird sanctuary, waterfowl, waterways, biotope, ecology
PMR-D2382 Iran, Shushtar: the "water mills", centre of a highly developed water distribution and irrigation system developed over thousands of years on the Khuzestan Plains. View of the central basin and installations from above. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, water-channels, canals, flow, circulation
PMR-D2381 Iran, Shushtar: the "water mills", centre of a highly developed water distribution and irrigation system developed over thousands of years on the Khuzestan Plains. Inflow of water channels into the central basin. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, water-channels, canals, flow, circulation
PMR-D2380 Iran, Shushtar: the "water mills", centre of a highly developed water distribution and irrigation system developed over thousands of years on the Khuzestan Plains. One of the vintage pumps, preserved in the pumping station. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, water-channels, canals, flow, circulation, historical, industrial revolution
PMR-D2379 Iran, Shushtar: the "water mills", centre of a highly developed water distribution and irrigation system developed over thousands of years on the Khuzestan Plains. Inflow of water channels into the central basin. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, water-channels, canals, flow, circulation
PMR-D2378 Iran, Shushtar: the "water mills", centre of a highly developed water distribution and irrigation system developed over thousands of years on the Khuzestan Plains. Inflow of water channels into the central basin. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, water-channels, canals, flow, circulation
PMR-D2377 Iran, Shushtar: the "water mills", centre of a highly developed water distribution and irrigation system developed over thousands of years on the Khuzestan Plains. Inflow of water channels into the central basin. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, water-channels, canals, flow, circulation
PMR-D2376 Iran, Shush: part of the highly developed water distribution and irrigation systems on the Khuzestan Plains, near Shush. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, agriculture, crops, canals, water-channels, flow
PMR-D2140 The Philippines, Manila: neo-classical gateway to Fort Santiago, dating from Spanish colonial times, but reconstructed after war damage, with reflection in canal. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D1936 Cheshire: Bridgewater Canal at Lymm. Keywords: historic, picturesque, Bridgewater Canal, barges, narrow boats, architecture, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D1935 England, Cheshire, Lymm: narrow boats on the Bridgewater Canal. Keywords: historic, picturesque, Bridgewater Canal, barges, narrow boats, architecture, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D1934 England, Cheshire, Lymm: narrow boat on the Bridgewater Canal. Keywords: historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, narrow boats, barges, Bridgewater Canal, picturesque
PMR-D1933 England, Cheshire, Lymm: narrow boast on the Bridgewater Canal. Keywords: historic, picturesque, Bridgewater Canal, barges, narrow boats, architecture, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D1924 England, Cheshire, Lymm: narrow boat on the Bridgewater Canal. Keywords: historic, picturesque, Bridgewater Canal, barges, narrow boats, architecture, heritage, mediaeval
PMR444-06 Poland, Gdansk: the Big Mill, built in 14th century and the biggest mill in Europe, employing 18 waterwheels driven by the Raduni Canal, and producing 200 tons of flour a day. Still in use at the start of WWII. Behind is the tower of St. Catharine's Church, dating back to 1185. Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, Danzig
PMR440-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: snowy scene near the Isar Canal and reservoir. Keywords: winter, snow landscape, hoar frost
PMR439-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: autumn scene by the Isar Canal and reservoir. Keywords: trees, fallen leaves, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine, colourful, falling leaves, turning colours, woods
PMR433-03 Poland, Gdansk: the Big Mill, built in 14th century and the biggest mill in Europe, employing 18 waterwheels driven by the Raduni Canal, and producing 200 tons of flour a day. Still in use at the start of WWII. Behind is the tower of St. Catharine's Church, dating back to 1185. Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR523-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: winter sunshine on the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with canal and part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard. Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens, reflections, winter
PMR523-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: winter sunshine on the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with canal and part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard. Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens, reflections, winter
PMR523-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: winter sunshine on the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, with canal and part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard. Keywords: architecture, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Baroque architecture, Schleißheimer Schloß, formal gardens, reflections, winter
PMR129K-12 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: waterfall over the weir, near where the Rideau Canal leaves the Rideau River. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-33 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: series of locks on the steeply descending Rideau Canal where it flows into the Ottawa River. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-23 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: series of locks on the steeply descending Rideau Canal, where it flows into the Ottawa River. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR111K-31 USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Space Needle: Ship Canal Bridge carries the Interstate 5 over Union Lake. Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis, flyover bridge
PMR107K-26 Germany, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace: east facade reflected in a canal in the early morning. Keywords: spring, park, grounds, architecture
PMR094K-15 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace Park: the distant palace, viewed along the central axis canal from the ornamental cascades, with surrounding statuary. Keywords: trees, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine
PMR094K-14 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace: the north wing contains the popular museum "Mensch und Natur" (Man and Nature). Here reflected in a canal with Canada Geese. Keywords: ecological museum, architecture, parkland
PMR094K-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace Park: swans on the bank of the canal, with colouring trees in the background. Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves
PMR094K-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace Park: reflections of autumnal trees in a canal, and early morning mists. Keywords: trees, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine
PMR094K-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace Park: an ornamental canal flows under a wing of the palace. Keywords: trees, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine
PMR045K-36 Panama City: Giant, slab-sided car-transporter ship, waiting to enter the Panama Canal at Balboa. Yellow flowering shrub in the foreground.
PMR045K-35 Panama City: Giant, slab-sided car-transporter ship, waiting to enter the Panama Canal at Balboa.
PMR045K-28 Panama City: Statue of Mario Aresomena, a politician who supported the French canal-building venture, in San Felipe.
PMR045K-27 Panama City: Gallic cockerel commemorates the workers who died during the first French attempt to build a canal in 1881, in San Felipe.
PMR045K-24 Panama City: Bridge of the Americas, 1654 metres long, was opened on 16th May 1962. It crosses the (Pacific) end of the Panama Canal, uniting North and South America.
PMR045K-22 Panama City: Parque Natural Metropolitano, a surviving pocket of primary rainforest, until recently part of the US canal administration territory: a stream, surrounded by tropical growth.
PMR045K-21 Panama City: Parque Natural Metropolitano, a surviving pocket of primary rainforest, until recently part of the US canal administration territory: palm leaf shadows on large, sunlit fig leaves.
PMR045K-20 Panama City: Parque Natural Metropolitano, a surviving pocket of primary rainforest, until recently part of the US canal administration territory: unusual palmate leaves against the sky.
PMR045K-19 Panama City: Parque Natural Metropolitano, a surviving pocket of primary rainforest, until recently part of the US canal administration territory: the sky, through sunlit palm fronds.
PMR045K-18 Panama City: Container ship going through the Gatun Locks at the Pacific end of the Panama Canal.
PMR021K-17 France, Savoy, Annecy: Old quarter of Annecy, with Baroque church facade and bridge over the Thiou canal. Keywords: picturesque
PMR021K-16 France, Savoy, Annecy: Old quarter of Annecy, from the bridge over the Thiou canal, with flowers in the foreground. Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque
PMR002K-10 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. Canal bank with snow covered dam and plants white with hoar frost.
PMR002K-07 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. Snow covered dam with canal and frosted vegetation.
PMR044K-32 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Autumn colours reflected in one of the canals of Nymphenburg Palace gardens.
PMR044K-07 Russia: Moscow Canal scenery: village with small boats moored at the jetty, enjoying autumn foliage.
PMR044K-06 Russia: Vessel negotiating one of the elegant locks on the Moscow-Volga Canal.
PMR033K-25 England, Staffordshire: Canal cruiser conversion of a narrow boat emerging from the locks near Shugborough. Keywords: canal holidays, British waterways, floating accommodation
PMR076K-31 Germany, Upper Bavaria: View of the gardens of Schloss Schleissheim Palace near Munich with canals, fountains, and formal flower beds, based on the gardens of Versailles. Keywords: spring, stroll, leisure, water features, park
PMR058K-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace, north wing, containing the museum "Mensch und Natur" (Man and Nature), with reflections in the canal. The summer palace of the Wittelsbach electors.
PMR419-07 Germany, Lower Saxony, Mittelkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Boats moored on the canal, adjacent to their owner's houses, between Mittelkirchen and Steinkirchen. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage
PMR418-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: newly completed wings of the former Army Museum which was ruined during the war, apart from the central tract. Now the home of the Bavarian State Chancellery. Here reflected in the waters of the new ornamental canal. Keywords: gardens, München, architecture, historic, dome
PMR408-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: autumn in the wildfowl reserve and RAMSAR site - vivid maple leaves covering the ground on the canal bank. Keywords: trees, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves
PMR408-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: autumn in the wildfowl reserve and RAMSAR site - the canal with a line of poplars and behind, the reservoir. Keywords: trees, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves
PMR408-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: autumn in the wildfowl reserve and RAMSAR site - willows on an island in the canal which feeds the reservoir. Keywords: trees, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves
PMR396-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: banks of spring Forsythia with swan on the ornamental canal in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace. Keywords: formal gardens, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Schleißheimer Schloß
PMR396-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: banks of spring Forsythia with swan and nest (left) on the ornamental canal in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace. Keywords: formal gardens, park, Schloss Schleissheim, Schleißheimer Schloß
PMR367-09 Thailand, Bangkok: two "bum-boats" selling straw hats and umbrellas on one of the smaller canals. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR547-12 France, Savoy, Annecy: houses fronting on to the Thiou canal in the old quarter, with reflections in the water, and mountains in the distance. Keywords: picturesque, alpine, national heritage, architecture
PMR547-11 France, Savoy, Annecy: the old quarter, with bridge over the Thiou canal and Hotel de Savoie. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, pedestrian area
PMR355-04 Belgium, Bruges: variety of architectural styles on Spiegelrei, reflected in the canal. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval
PMR355-03 Belgium, Bruges: variety of architectural styles on Spiegelrei, reflected in the canal. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval
PMR355-01 Belgium, Bruges: view of Spiegelrei (Street) and the Burghers' Lodge, from a canal bridge. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval
PMR354-10 Belgium, Bruges: yellow pansies are used universally for window boxes, as on this landing stage, starting point for canal trips round the city. Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition
PMR353-03 Belgium, Bruges: view of the Belfry and tall, gabled houses fronting on to the canal, from Huidenvettersplein (square). Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic
PMR353-01 Belgium, Bruges: canal view from the Ezelstraat Bridge. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic
PMR351-02 Belgium, Bruges: canal cruiser loaded with tourists passing under one of the many bridges. Keywords: Brügge, historic, pleasure boat, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition
PMR625-11 Sweden, Gothenburg: Hamnkanalen, with reflections of Kristine Kyrka (Church) and the Ethnographical Museum. Gustav Adolf Square to the right. Keywords: canals, Swedish architecture, historic buildings
PMR608-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Heimhausen: Amper Canal between snow-covered banks and bare trees near Heimhausen. Keywords: snow, reflections, river, bare trees, winter, sunshine
PMR608-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Heimhausen: Amper Canal between snow-covered banks and bare trees near Heimhausen. Keywords: snow, sunshine, winter, bare trees, river, reflections
PMR608-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Frozen canal with one of the administrator's houses in Schleissheim Palace Park under snow in winter sunshine. Keywords: snow, frozen water, bare trees, winter, sunshine
PMR608-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Frozen canal and central avenue of bare trees in Schleissheim Palace Park under snow in winter sunshine. Keywords: snow, sunshine, winter, bare trees

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