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Aircraft (21 files)

PMR135K-11
People's Republic of China, Peking Airport: B-6100 Airbus A.330-343E (c/n 928) of China Eastern Airlines in special "Expo 2010" livery.
Keywords: aviation, aeroplane, airplane, airliner, aircraft, civil aviation, airline

PMR135K-10
People's Republic of China, Peking Airport: Boeing 737-700 of Air China.
Keywords: aviation, aeroplane, airplane, airliner, aircraft, civil aviation, airline

PMR135K-09
Germany, Hessen, Frankfurt am Main Airport: ER-AXV Airbus A.320-211 (c/n 622) of Air Moldova.
Keywords: aviation, airline, civil aviation, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aeroplane

PMR119K-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: D-LZZF Zeppelin LZ N07-100 Airship (c/n 003), about to land at Schleissheim airport.
Keywords: Zeppelin, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation

PMR119K-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: D-FWJM Antonov AN-2T (c/n 1G166-38) of the Deutsches Museum at Schleissheim airport.
Keywords: aviation, airline, civil aviation, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aeroplane, biplane

PMR118K-36
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Held/Brditschka HB-207V-RG Alpha ( D-EWPH) (c/n 207-020) at Schleissheim airport.
Keywords: aviation, civil aviation, aircraft, airplane, aeroplane, lightplane

PMR118K-35
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: D-EHGD Robin DR.400-180 Regent (c/n 2159) at Schleissheim airport.
Keywords: aviation, aeroplane, airplane, aircraft, civil aviation, lightplane

PMR118K-34
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Zeppelin LZ N07-100 Airship D-LZZF (c/n 003) tethered to its launching mast.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aviation, airship, lighter-than-air-flight, aircraft, civil aviation, dirigible, balloon

PMR118K-33
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: Zeppelin LZ N07-100 Airship D-LZZF (c/n 003) tethered to its launching mast.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aviation, airship, lighter-than-air-flight, aircraft, civil aviation, dirigible, balloon

PMR113K-04
USA, Oregon Coos Bay: N7765G, Cessna 172L floatplane (c/n 59465) taking off on a pleasure flight.
Keywords: aviation, airline, floatplane, fun flights, civil aviation, aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, air rides

PMR113K-03
USA, Oregon Coos Bay: N7765G, Cessna 172L (c/n 59465) floatplane giving pleasure flights.
Keywords: aviation, airline, floatplane, fun flights, civil aviation, aircraft, aeroplane, airplane

PMR110K-32a
Canada, British Colombia, Vancouver Island, Victoria: C-FIUZ, de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Turbo Otter floatplane (c/n 135) of Harbour Air.
Keywords: aviation, aeroplane, airplane, airliner, aircraft, civil aviation, airline, seaplane, floatplane, air taxi, in flight

PMR110K-32
Canada, British Colombia, Vancouver Island, Victoria: C-FIUZ, de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Turbo Otter floatplane (c/n 135) of Harbour Air on a steep landing approach.
Keywords: aviation, aeroplane, airplane, airliner, aircraft, civil aviation, airline, seaplane, floatplane, air taxi, in flight

PMR110K-26
Canada, British Colombia, Vancouver Island, Victoria: N41F, de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver floatplane (c/n 1352) of Kenmore Air.
Keywords: aviation, aeroplane, airplane, airliner, aircraft, civil aviation, airline, seaplane, floatplane, air taxi

PMR110K-25
Canada, British Colombia, Vancouver Island, Victoria: C-FWTE, de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 100 floatplane (c/n 96)...
Keywords: aviation, aeroplane, airplane, airliner, aircraft, civil aviation, airline, seaplane, floatplane, air taxi

PMR110K-24
Canada, British Colombia, Vancouver Island, Victoria: C-FJHA, de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter floatplane (c/n 393) of Harbour Air.
Keywords: aviation, aeroplane, airplane, airliner, aircraft, civil aviation, airline, seaplane, floatplane, air taxi

PMR110K-15
Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: C-GHJP Sikorsky S.76A helicopter (c/n 76.0065) of Helijet Airways, near Victoria Harbour.
Keywords: helicopter, civil aviation, flight, aircraft, aviation, chopper

PMR110K-13
USA, Washington, Seattle: N407QX DHC-8-402Q (c/n 4049) turboprop feeder airliner of Horizon Airways, on the ramp at Seattle airport.
Keywords: aircraft, airliner, aviation, feeder liner, civil aviation, de Havilland Canada, jetprop

PMR110K-12
USA, Washington, Seattle: N431QX (c/n 4164) (front) and N407QX (c/n 4049) (rear) DHC-8-402Q aircraft of Horizon Airways, on the ramp at Seattle airport.
Keywords: aircraft, airliner, aviation, feeder liner, civil aviation, de Havilland Canada, jetprop

PMR213-04
France, Paris, Le Bourget: 36e Salon Internationale de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace: F-ZBAR Canadair CL-215 of the Securite Civile Francais (c/n 1021).
Keywords: aircraft, historic, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, air show, exhibition

PMR119K-23
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: part of the aircraft collection of the Deutsches Museum in the historic hangar, built 1912-19.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation

Travel (85 files)

PMR-D8608
Chile. Santiago: young demonstrators in the Plaza de Armas, protesting about unequality in Chile ("Somos el pueblo").
Keywords: South America, Latin America, civil unrest

PMR-D0368
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: view of the approach to Angkor Wat Temple across the causeway over the moat.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0367
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: view of the approach to Angkor Wat Temple across the causeway over the moat.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0366
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: one of the many faces which adorn the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0365
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: two of the many faces which adorn the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D0361
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: a battle scene from the Ramayana.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR-D2917
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. The modern museum stands in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2914
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2913
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2911
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Children on school visit.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2910
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arched doorways.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2909
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2908
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2907
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2906
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2905
Bahrain, Manama: newly restored Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress, also known as the Portuguese Fortress, built in 6th century AD when the area was the centre of the Dilmun civilization. However recent archeological excavations reveal that the site has been occupied since 2300 BC at least. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2457
Iran, Pasargadae: the Tomb of Cyrus the Great on the Morghab Plain contains archetectural elements of all the civilizations Cyrus had conquered. Plundered by Alexander the Great.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology, mausoleum, burial chamber

PMR-D2456
Iran, Pasargadae: the Tomb of Cyrus the Great on the Morghab Plain contains archetectural elements of all the civilizations Cyrus had conquered. Plundered by Alexander the Great.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology, mausoleum, burial chamber

PMR132K-23
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots with a side gallery in their grip.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR119K-17
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view from Zeppelin LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of the Allianz Football Stadium, new home of Bayern-Munich.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aviation, airship, lighter-than-air-flight, aircraft, civil aviation, dirigible, balloon, aerial view

PMR132K-36
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the gods (on the left) and the demons (on the right) each tugging on a 7-headed naga (foreground) on the south causeway, with the south gate in the background.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-35
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the peaceful, rural view from the south causeway.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-34
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: "asuras" (demons) on the south moat causeway, tugging a 7-headed naga (serpent).
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-33
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the south gate, decorated with 3-headed elephants and human faces.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-32
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. View from the south-east pool, now almost dry, with reflections in the water.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-31
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. A bas relief of dancing "apsaras" (celestial dancers) on a column of the outer gallery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-30
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-29
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. 37 of the original 49 towers are still standing.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-28
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; the east "gopura" (entrance pavilion) to the third enclosure, with the remains of the Hall of Dancers.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-27
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree growing on a boundary wall, with sanctuary towers in the background.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-26
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton trees growing on a low building in an open courtyard.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-25
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; side gallery with square pillars and carved stone roof imitating tiles.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-24
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; blind door in the side ofa sanctuary, with "devatas" (female deities) flanking the window.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-22
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; strangler-fig roots enveloping a sanctuary tower.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-21
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; strangler-fig roots covering a sanctuary tower.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-19
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots embracing the corner of an enclosure.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-18
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots embracing a gallery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-17
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: rice field and typical countryside close to Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-16
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: all three sanctuaries with guardian figures, from the west.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-15
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: central sanctuary with "mandapa" (antechamber) and "antarala" (connecting corridor).
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-14
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: guardian figures (modern replicas) with human and monkey heads
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-13
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: bas relief on a lintel, with nagas and elephants.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-12
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: a peaceful part of the rustic east moat of Angkor Wat Temple, with grazing cattle.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-11
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: south-east view of Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument, built by King Suryavarman II.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-10
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: one of the seven-headed nagas in Angkor Wat Temple.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-09
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: view of Angkor Wat Temple from the east, showing three of the five towers, gopura, and nagas.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-08
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: the east gallery, level one, from the east gopura of Angkor Wat Temple, with corner pavilion.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-06
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: apsara dancers taking a break between performances in Angkor Wat Temple.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-05
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: bas relief of the fight of the monkey brothers, Valin and Sugriva, from the Ramayana legend in Angkor Wat.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-04
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: part of one of the four (now dry) basins in the "Cruciform Cloister" in Angkor Wat Temple. Formerly fish were probably stocked here.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-03
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: view of Angkor Wat Temple from the west gopura, showing the 350-metre-long approach causeway from the moat.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR132K-01
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Wat, seen from the 190-metre-wide moat which surrounds the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR131K-36
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: causeway across the moat, leading to the entrance of Angkor Wat Temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR125K-07
Germany, Berlin: the Brandenburg Gate, from Pariser Platz, with a civil-rights-campaigner, a victim of Polish state confiscation.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR119K-22
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of Schleissheim aerodrome with historic control tower and hangars housing the aircraft collection of the Deutsches Museum.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation

PMR119K-21
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of the east facade of Schleissheim Palace with formal gardens and fountains.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation

PMR119K-20
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of the Lustheim Palace in Schleissheim Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation

PMR119K-19
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of the crossing of the M9 (Nuremberg) and M99 motorways.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation

PMR119K-18
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of Garching Nuclear Research Establishment, wind turbine and A9 motorway
Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation

PMR119K-16
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of the Allianz Football Stadium, new home of Bayern-Munich.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aviation, airship, lighter-than-air-flight, aircraft, civil aviation, dirigible, balloon, aerial view

PMR119K-15
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of St. Ludwig's Church with its coloured tiled roof.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aviation, airship, lighter-than-air-flight, aircraft, civil aviation, dirigible, balloon, aerial view

PMR119K-14
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of Marienplatz, with the New Town Hall, the Old Town Hall, St. Peter's Church (Alte Peter) and the Cathedral (Frauenkirche).
Keywords: Zeppelin, aviation, airship, lighter-than-air-flight, aircraft, civil aviation, dirigible, balloon, aerial view

PMR119K-13
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of Gärtnerplatz and its theatre.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aviation, airship, lighter-than-air-flight, aircraft, civil aviation, dirigible, balloon, aerial view

PMR119K-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of Karl's Gate, Karlsplatz (Stachus) and the Inner Ring Road.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation

PMR119K-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of Königsplatz with Propylaeum, Glyptothek, and Antiken-Sammlung.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aviation, airship, lighter-than-air-flight, aircraft, civil aviation, dirigible, balloon, aerial view

PMR119K-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of the Olympic Tower, 291 metres high, and the man-made lake.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aviation, airship, lighter-than-air-flight, aircraft, civil aviation, dirigible, balloon, aerial view

PMR119K-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of the Football Stadium (former home of Bayern-Munich), TV-Tower, Swimming Baths and lake.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation

PMR119K-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of the Olympic Park, with Training Ground and Football Stadium, (the former home of Bayern-Munich), man-made lake and TV-Tower.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aviation, airship, lighter-than-air-flight, aircraft, civil aviation, dirigible, balloon, aerial view

PMR119K-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens with east facade.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aviation, airship, lighter-than-air-flight, aircraft, civil aviation, dirigible, balloon, aerial view

PMR119K-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens from the east.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aviation, airship, lighter-than-air-flight, aircraft, civil aviation, dirigible, balloon, aerial view

PMR119K-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view east from Zeppelin LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of the Georg-Brauchle-Ring, with the O2 building and Olympia Park.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation

PMR119K-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of a car storage yard, providing a mosaic of colours.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation

PMR119K-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: view from Zeppelin
LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of the suburb of Feldmoching.
Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation

PMR420-05
Germany, Hamburg: floating work platform for reinforcement work on the quayside, with ferry terminal clocktower in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, floating crane, civil engineering, construction, port, harbour, city, metropolis, moorings

PMR387-07
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: the impressive Riverside Expressway, which becomes the South East Freeway (F3), with sternwheeler/floating restaurant moored in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, road construction, civil engineering, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR672-12
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: a peaceful wooded scene, with traditional boats on the moat of Angkor Thom, one of the largest cities built by the Khmer.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR672-11
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: head of one of the "asuras" (demons) tugging a "naga" (7-headed serpent) on the causeway leading to the south gate of the city of Angkor Thom, built by King Jayavarman VII and successors, from the late 12th century. Angkor Thom was one of the largest cities built by the Khmer.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-10
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: south gate to the city of Angkor Thom, built by King Jayavarman VII and successors, from the late 12th century, showing the 3-headed elephants and "face tower". Angkor Thom was one of the largest cities built by the Khmer.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-09
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Keo, built by King Jayavarman V in the late 10th to early 11th centuries, has five massive towers, the largest, central one representing Mount Meru, the centre of the world and seat of the gods.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-08
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: the well-preserved east "gopura" (entrance pavilion) to the third enclosure of Ta Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR672-07
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries by King Jayavarman VII, was deliberately left "as discovered", in the grip of strangler fig and silk cotton trees, as an example.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR672-06
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Ta Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries by King Jayavarman VII, was deliberately left "as discovered", in the grip of strangler fig and silk cotton trees, as an example.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-05
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Banteay Srei, built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century, displays some of the finest Khmer sandstone carving in its peaceful setting.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR672-04
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Wat, built by King Suryavarman II between 1113 and 1150, showing the steps leading to the upper level, where the four basins occupy the courtyard, with the central tower in the background.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR672-03
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: Angkor Wat, built by King Suryavarman II between 1113 and 1150, showing one of the four basins in the "cruciform cloister" of the temple.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

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