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Hong Kong pictures 1958 (1 file)

PMR.HK-50
Hong Kong 1958: M.V. Chusan, 24,215 gross registered tons, of the Peninsula and Orient Steam Navigation Company. Launched in 1950, she carried about 1500 passengers in luxurious conditions.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

Travel (243 files)

PMR126-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria: hiking to Rossstein and Buchstein peaks, both 1698 metres high, in snowy conditions. Snow near the summit of the Rossstein.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, trekking, walking, winter, snowdrift

PMR126-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria: hiking to Rossstein and Buchstein peaks, both 1698 metres high, in snowy conditions.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, trekking, walking, winter

PMR-D11174
Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: the amphitheatre of the ancient city, dates from the time of the Lycian League, and has 27 rows of seats. Unrestored, it remains in good condition.
Keywords: antique, archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D11173
Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: the amphitheatre of the ancient city, dates from the time of the Lycian League, and has 27 rows of seats. Unrestored, it remains in good condition.
Keywords: antique, archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D11172
Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: the amphitheatre of the ancient city, dates from the time of the Lycian League, and has 27 rows of seats. Unrestored, it remains in good condition.
Keywords: antique, archeology, architecture, culture, geology, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D9049
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: Les Eclaireurs lighthouse in the Beagle Channel in typical weather conditions.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America, beacon

PMR-D6062
Oman: a frankincense tree (Boswellia sacra) nearTaqah, growing in barren, inhospitable conditions as usual. The branches show signs of the incisons which are made several times a year to extract the resin, which is dried to form frankincense crystals.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, picturesque, rocky, incense, botany, bush

PMR-D6061
Oman: a frankincense tree (Boswellia sacra) nearTaqah, growing in barren, inhospitable conditions as usual.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, picturesque, rocky, incense, botany, bush

PMR-D5964
Oman, Sawqirah: one of the few plants able to exist under these conditions, with tiny white flowers.
Keywords: botany, creeper, flora, desert

PMR-D5653
Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, have weathered into bizarre shapes. Some succulunt plants manage to survive in these barren conditions.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5651
Greece, Island of Milos: the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast, have weathered into bizarre shapes. Some succulunt plants manage to survive in these barren conditions.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D1125
Qatar, Doha: they say you can find anything you wish for in the soukh.......
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1124
Qatar, Doha: even the taxidermist has a shop in Al Waqif Soukh.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1123
Qatar, Doha: pavement cafe in Al Waqif Soukh. Most people smoke a "sisha" with their drink.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1122
Qatar, Doha: a textile shop in Al Waqif Soukh.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1121
Qatar, Doha: a huge range of textiles is available in Al Waqif Soukh.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1120
Qatar, Doha: the streets of Al Waqif Soukh are toured by immaculatel dressed mounted patrols on white stallions.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1119
Qatar, Doha: many arabs pass the time of day in Waqif Soukh.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1118
Qatar, Doha: the streets of Al Waqif Soukh are toured by mounted patrols on white stallions.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1117
Qatar, Doha: traditional-style buildings of Al Waqif Soukh, with a minaret in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1116
Qatar, Doha: the state's prestigious new boulevard, Al Corniche.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1115
Qatar, Doha: a pair of Common Mynas (Acridotheres tristis).
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1114
Qatar, Doha: palm-lined approach to the Museum of Islamic Art, with fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1113
Qatar, Doha: entrance to the Museum of Islamic Art.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1112
Qatar, Doha: view across the landscaped grounds of the Museum Park, with new developments beyond.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1111
Qatar, Doha: inside the Museum of Islamic Art, showing the stairway.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1110
Qatar, Doha: inside the Museum of Islamic Art.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1109
Qatar, Doha: the Museum of Islamic Art.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1108
Qatar, Doha: view across the bay from the cafe in Museum Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1107
Qatar, Doha: cafe in Museum Park, overlooking the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1106
Qatar, Doha: view across the bay from the cafe in Museum Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1105
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, Palm Towers, and Tornado Tower, with passing dhow. Close-up from across the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1104
Qatar, Doha: view across the bay from the Dhow Harbour.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1103
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Qatar World Trade Centre, Burj Qatar, Palm Towers, Al Jassimaya Tower, and Tornado Tower.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1102
Qatar, Doha: Sheraton Hotel and Conference Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1101
Qatar, Doha: Olympic Games Building?
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1100
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - twin Palm Towers, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, and Burj Qatar, with a dhow ferry moored in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1099
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - twin Palm Towers and Al Bidda Tower, with gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1098
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Al Bidda Tower, with gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1097
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, and Burj Qatar.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1096
Qatar, Doha: new developments on the north side of the bay, with green areas and palm trees.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1095
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Palm Tower, Burj Qatar, and Al Jassimaya Tower.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1091
Qatar, Doha: new flowerbeds are being laid out continuously.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1090
Qatar, Doha: new developments on the north side of the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1089
Qatar, Doha: new developments on the north side of the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1088
Qatar, Doha: new developments on the north side of the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1087
Qatar, Doha: foyer of City Centre Mall.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1085
Qatar, Doha: Islamic Cultural Centre Building.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1084
Qatar, Doha: Oyster with Pearl monument, with Dhow Harbour in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1083
Qatar, Doha: dhow, with old Doha skyline behind.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR-D1082
Qatar, Doha: Dhow Harbour with the Museum of Islamic Art behind.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D0263
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: new pavilion for the new formula 1 motor racetrack on Yas Island.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0262
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0261
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre - the foyer.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0260
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0259
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0258
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0257
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0256
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0255
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: inside Marina Mall Shopping Centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, costly, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city

PMR-D0200
Argentina: Typical adobe settlement of indigenas with coralled llamas and goats, near Susques.
Keywords: Andes, dwellings, farm, livestock, living conditions, mud walls, aboriginal

PMR-D0181
Argentina, Tucumán Province: a typical village of the indigenas.
Keywords: cummunity, living conditions, dwellings, aboriginal, hamlet

PMR159-06
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. One of the few flowering plants to flourish in the desert conditions.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, flora, botany, botanical, succulent

PMR131K-18
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the twin Emirates Towers, one a hotel and the other an office block, at 355 metres, the world's 12th highest building.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-30
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "Atlantis on the Palm" resort, hotel, shopping and entertainment centre at the outer edge of Palm-Jumeirah. The central gateway arch. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "Atlantis on the Palm" resort, hotel, shopping and entertainment centre at the outer edge of Palm-Jumeirah. The central gateway arch.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR131K-24
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the approach channel to the new Dubai Marina from the sea, in the shadow of a forest of skyscrapers. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the approach channel to the new Dubai Marina from the sea, in the shadow of a forest of skyscrapers.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-23
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: under construction in the new Marina: this skyscraper "twists" through 90 degrees from bottom to top. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: under construction in the new Marina: this skyscraper "twists" through 90 degrees from bottom to top.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-22
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a forest of skyscrapers, mostly still under construction, surrounding the new Dubai Marina. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a forest of skyscrapers, mostly still under construction, surrounding the new Dubai Marina.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-16
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a row of columns with lotus capitals - Egyptian-themed architecture in Wafi Shopping Mall, Bur Dubai. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a row of columns with lotus capitals - Egyptian-themed architecture in Wafi Shopping Mall, Bur Dubai.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR672-02
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: forest of skyscrapers, mostly still under construction, surrounding the new marina. United Arab Emirates, Dubai: forest of skyscrapers, mostly still under construction, surrounding the new marina.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-22
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world's highest building (828 metres overall), opened to the public on 4th January 2010. It has 163 usable floors. View from the west, with palm trees.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR147K-13
Qatar, Doha: colourful open-air carpet store in Al Waqif Soukh.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-12
Qatar, Doha: entrance to the largest soukh, the Al Waqif complex.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-11
Qatar, Doha: fountain and palm-lined approach to the Museum of Islamic Art.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-10
Qatar, Doha: the Museum of Islamic Art with the fountain in MIA Park and palm-lined lagoon.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-09
Qatar, Doha: retired dhows belonging to the Museum of Islamic Art.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-08
Qatar, Doha: West Bay developments across the bay, from the ice cafe in MIA Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-07
Qatar, Doha: new high-rise blocks at West Bay - Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, the twin Palm Towers, Burj Qatar, Tornado Tower and Al Jassimaya Tower, from across the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-06
Qatar, Doha: West Bay developments from near the end of the palm-lined lagoon promenade of MIA Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-05
Qatar, Doha: West Bay developments from the palm-lined lagoon promenade of MIA Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-04
Qatar, Doha: the Museum of Islamic Art, from the palm-lined lagoon promenade of MIA Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-03
Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings at West Bay - the twin Palm Towers, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, and Burj Qatar, with a dhow ferry at the quayside.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-02
Qatar, Doha: view across the bay from West Bay, with Al Corniche and flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR147K-01
Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings at West Bay - the twin Palm Towers. Al Bidda Tower and Qatar World Trade Centre, with flower gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-36
Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings - Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, and Burj Qatar, with twin Palm Towers behind, all at West Bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-35
Qatar, Doha: Sheraton Hotel and Conference Centre at West Bay, with a dhow ferry in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-34
Qatar, Doha: Al Jassimaya Tower, with Tornado Tower behind, both at West Bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-33
Qatar, Doha: some of the new developments at West Bay amid well manicured lawns.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR146K-32
Qatar, Doha: a pair of newly completed skyscrapers overlooking lawns and flower beds at West Bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-31
Qatar, Doha: western end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with newly completed high rise buildings.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR146K-30
Qatar, Doha: western end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with palm trees and flowerbeds in national colours.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR146K-29
Qatar, Doha: some of the new developments at West Bay amid well manicured lawns.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR146K-28
Qatar, Doha: some of the new developments at West Bay amid well manicured lawns.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR146K-27
Qatar, Doha: prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, lined with palms and flowerbeds in national colours.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-26
Qatar, Doha: Qatar Islamic Cultural Centre Building.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-25
Qatar, Doha: high rise buildings on West Bay with dhows in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-24
Qatar, Doha: view of the Dhow Harbour with Doha City in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-23
Qatar, Doha: view of the Dhow Harbour and Doha City, with Qatari flag in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR146K-22
Qatar, Doha: the Museum of Islamic Art, with dhows in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR690-12
Qatar, Doha: new high-rise buildings, Palm Towers, Tornado Tower, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, Burj Qatar and other unfinished developments, from the north end of La Corniche.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR690-11
Qatar, Doha: the high-rise buildings, Palm Towers, Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre and Burj Qatar, dwarf the dhow ferry boat, moored on the quay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR690-10
Qatar, Doha: some of the interesting new shapes arising on West Bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR690-09
Qatar, Doha: the north end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with palm trees and flowebeds in the national colours.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR690-08
Qatar, Doha: some of the interesting new shapes arising on West Bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR690-06
Qatar, Doha: the dhow harbour with new high-rise buildings across the bay, and flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR450-01
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: farm building from Rusi, South Estonia (end of 19th century).
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-12
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: two windmills from: Saaremaa (1871-6) and Sutlepa, West Estonia (1748).
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-11
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: tenant-farm building from the island of Hiiumaa (second half of the 19th century).
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-10
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: North Estonian farm building from Kutsari (late 19th century) with contemporary crops in the garden.
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-09
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: West Estonian tenant-farm building from the second half of the 19th century, with traditional well in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-08
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: West Estonian farm building from mid 18th century, with traditional well in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR131K-21
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: model of a traditional dhow, in a roadside pool, with simulated bow-wave.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-20
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787, the oldest building in Dubai and now housing a museum, is home to dozens of nesting Pallid Swifts.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-19
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "triumphal arch" modern office block.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-17
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Al Arab, the dhow-shaped luxury hotel, 321 metres high, was opened in 1999 on its island off the Jumeirah coast. At the top are twin helicopter landing pads.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-15
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: King Rameses II, Anubis, a pair of obelisks and a pyramid - Egyptian-themed architecture in Wafi Shopping Mall, Bur Dubai.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-14
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Arab Hotel, reflected in the lagoon of Souk Madinat, Jumeirah.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-13
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: quayside with palm trees and traditional water crafr, all constructed for Souk Madinat, Jumeirah.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-12
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: a row of columns with lotus capitals - Egyptian-themed architecture in Wafi Shopping Mall, Bur Dubai.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR131K-11
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: King Rameses II and a pair of obelisks - Egyptian-themed architecture in Wafi Shopping Mall, Bur Dubai.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-10
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the pyramid-shaped Raffles Hotel in the Wafi City complex.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR131K-09
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, after dark, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme in full swing; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR131K-08
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, after dark, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme in full swing; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR131K-07
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, late afternoon, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme just beginning; 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

PMR131K-06
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, late afternoon, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme just beginning; 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

PMR131K-05
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, late afternoon, with the "Dancing Fountains" programme just beginning; from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR131K-04
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: reflections of the city panorama in the glass facade 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

PMR131K-03
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: lace-like, concrete, load-bearing shell of the 22-storey O14 Tower (centre) in the new Business Bay on Dubai Creek, 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

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

PMR131K-01
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Al Murooj Rotana Hotel complex from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-36
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: new twin-tower high-rise development in Za'Abeel, 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

PMR130K-35
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: swimming pool area of Burj Dubai Lake Hotel, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-34
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Safa Street interchange and Al Murooj Hotel complex, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high, late afternoon.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-33
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake and Hotel, morning, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-32
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: residential blocks with swimming pool, adjacent to Burj Dubai Lake, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-31
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: new high.rise developments in Za'Abeel, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-30
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: new high-rise developments in Za'Abeel, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-29
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers on Sheikh Zayed Road with the Al Safa Street interchange, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high, around midday.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-28
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the twin Emaar Towers 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

PMR130K-27
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Dusit Thani Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high. It has traditional Thai decor inside.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-26
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers on Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Safa Street interchange and Al Murooj Hotel complex, 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

PMR130K-25
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake 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

PMR130K-24
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake with its traditional style bridge reflected in the waters.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-23
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the twin Emaar Towers at Burj Dubai.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-21
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world's highest building (828 metres overall), opened to the public on 4th January 2010. It has 163 usable floors.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-20
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Promenade, with the lake and base of Burj Khalifa.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-19
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Promenade, with a row of futuristic lamp posts in front of the apartments.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-18
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Promenade, with the Lake Hotel in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-17
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: high-rise buildings in Za'Abeel, from the bus on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-16
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: high-rise buildings in Za'Abeel, near Burj Dubai, with an unusual pedestrian bridge.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-25
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: hotels and apartment blocks with colourful bougainvillea shrubs in their gardens, fronting on to the lake in the Burj Khalifa development.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-24
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the world's highest building (830m. overall) opened on 4th January 2010, has 163 usable floors.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-23
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: hotels and apartment blocks with gardens overlooking the lake in the Burj Dubai development.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-22
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: footbridge over the lake in the Burj Dubai development, with high-rise blocks behind.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-21
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: velvet lawn, with lake and hotels in the Burj Dubai development, with high-rise apartment blocks nearing completion in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-20
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: luxury hotels and apartments across the lake with the "dancing fountains" (not active) in the Burj Dubai development.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-19
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel, from the large, central lake.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-18
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: administrative buildings on the Deira side of Dubai Creek, from the deck of a dhow cruise boat.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR123K-17
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: view of Dubai Creek from the deck of a dhow cruise boat.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-16
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: an "abra" (water taxi), the easiest way of crossing the creek between Deira and Bur Dubai.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-15
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: an "abra" (water taxi), the easiest way of crossing the creek between Deira and Bur Dubai.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-14
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Twin Towers Shopping Mall, on the Deira side of Dubai Creek, specialises in oriental carpets.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-13
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: left to right, Etisalat Building, Dubai Municipality Building, Sheraton Hotel, Department of Tourism Building, and Chamber of Commerce, on Dubai Creek.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-12
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: produce, unloaded from trading dhows, piled up on the quayside seemingly without security problems.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-11
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: dhows line the quayside at Baniyas Road, Deira, ready to take visitors on tours of Dubai Creek.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-10
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Queen Elizabeth II, ex Cunard liner, awaits refurbishment as a luxury hotel.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-09
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1878, is the oldest extant building in Dubai, and now houses the Dubai Museum.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-08
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: traditional arab dhow, preserved on a plinth near Al Fahidi Fort (Dubai Museum).
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-07
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: pool and beach of the "Atlantis on the Palm", hotel, shopping and entertainment sentre, resort.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR123K-06
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: view of the 321-metre-high Burj al Arab luxury hotel over an arm of the Palm-Jumeirah development.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-05
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: low-rise housing on one of the arms of the Palm-Jumeirah development, with skyscrapers on the mainland in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-04
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: one of the undeveloped arms of the Palm-Jumeirah development.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-03
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: occupied apartment blocks adjoining the Palm-Jumeirah monorail, on the "trunk" of the palm.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-02
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: mushrooming skyscrapers mark the site of the new Marina being built on the Jumeirah coast.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR123K-01
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the causeway from the Palm-Jumeirah development, with new multi-storey blocks on the mainland.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-36
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: view of the Burj al Arab luxury hotel from the monorail Gateway Station.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-35
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers near the monorail Gateway Station.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR122K-34
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the 321-metre-high Burj al Arab luxury hotel on its island, designed to resemble a billowing sail, with helicopter landing pads at the top.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR122K-33
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: mushrooming skyscrapers mark the site of the new Marina being built on the Jumeirah coast.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-32
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the Palm-Jumeirah monorail on the straight "trunk" of the palm tree with occupied apartment blocks on both sides.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-31
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the Palm-Jumerah monorail crosses the water from Atlantis to the mainland on a raised concrete track.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-29
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "Atlantis on the Palm" resort, hotel, shopping and entertainment centre at the outer edge of Palm-Jumeirah.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR122K-28
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: skyscrapers lining Sheikh Zayed Road, with Flame of the Forest/Poinciana/Flamboyant trees ( Delonix regia) in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-27
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Egptian-themed architecture in the Wafi Mall, opened in 2001, which contains over 200 stores, restaurants etc.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR122K-26
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Egptian-themed architecture in the Wafi Mall, opened in 2001, which contains over 200 stores, restaurants etc.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-36
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: view of a mosque and the RBS Building (right) from the eighth-floor window of the International Rotana Inn.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-35
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the cannon in Al Ettihad Square, with the curving glass facade of the Marks and Spencer Building and Etisalat Building, surmounted by a ball.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-34
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square, with its oversize symbols of arab life and history.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-33
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the "Women's Mosque" and minaret in Markaziyah Park and Gardens.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-32
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Flame of the Forest/Poinciana/Flamboyant trees (Delonix regia) in Markaziyah Park and Gardens, with its fountains.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-31
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Flame of the Forest/Poinciana/Flamboyant trees (Delonix regia) in Markaziyah Park and Gardens.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-30
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: lake with fountain in Markaziyah Park and Gardens, with modern tower blocks in the Al Hosn district in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR120K-29
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: a pair of dhows heading for the gulf under engine power.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-28
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Corniche Road West with the ADCO Building.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-27
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the beach adjoining Corniche Road West.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-26
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: city skyline from Markaziyah Park and Gardens, with Hilton Baynunah Hotel.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-25
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: some of the striking multi-storey blocks on the palm-lined Corniche Road.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-24
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: domed mosque with skyscrapers in the background, including Etisalat Building, surmounted with a ball.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-23
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: minaret of a mosque and a colourful modern multi-storey block.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-22
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Etisalat Building, crowned with a ball, on Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed al Maktoum Street, Marks and Spencer Building behind with the curving glass facade.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR120K-21
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: giant cannon in Al Ettihad Square.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-20
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square, with its oversize symbols of arab life and history - the coffee pot in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-19
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: park and skyscrapers from the Corniche Road.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR120K-18
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: modern buildings on the Corniche Road which runs along the coast.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-17
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Monument comprising oversize reproductions of traditional arab flasks.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-16
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the Iranian Market, where imported consumer goods from Iran may be purchased directly from the quay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-15
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: "Dhow Sail" monument, on a traffic island in the city.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-14
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the spectacular, newly completed, 5-star Yas Hotel, on Yas Island, is sited adjacent to the new motor racing circuit.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-06
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: a pair of moored dhows, with the city skyline in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-05
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: a fort inside the Heritage Centre, which displays buildings and scenes of the former everyday life of the Bedouin.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR120K-04
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Marina, with Breakwater, domed theatre and the one-time world's tallest unsupported flagpole, seen from Marina Mall.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-03
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: view from Sky Tower, Marina Mall, of the approach causeway and a new multi-storey block nearing completion.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-02
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: view from the Sky Tower, Marina Mall, of the luxurious Emirates Palace Hotel, which cost over US$3 billion to build.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR120K-01
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: the skyline from Sky Tower, Marina Mall, with domed theatre, Heritage Centre and flagpole on the landspit beyond the harbour.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR099K-31
Argentina: Tucumán, Tafí del Valle: plant with orange flowers growing under barren conditions (name t.b.a.)
Keywords: botany, flora and fauna

PMR041K-01
Romania, Moldavia, Leghin: Backyard of the house of a local agricultural worker, Vasile Florescu.
Keywords: typical living conditions

PMR036K-33
Namiba, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: Cape Sparrows (Passer melanurus) live happily in the desert conditions.
Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes, ornithology, birds

PMR031K-35
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Evening at Ismaning Reservoir (a RAMSAR area) in wintry conditions, with geese flying in.
Keywords: snow scene, twilight, sunset, ornithology, frost and snow, winter wonderland, reeds, waterbird reserve

PMR031K-34
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Ismaning Reservoir (a RAMSAR area) in wintry conditions.
Keywords: snow scene, ornithology, frost and snow, winter wonderland, reeds, waterbird reserve

PMR031K-33
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Watching water birds at Ismaning Reservoir (a RAMSAR area) in wintry conditions.
Keywords: snow scene, ornithology, frost and snow, winter wonderland

PMR031K-32
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Watching water birds at Ismaning Reservoir (a RAMSAR area) in wintry conditions.
Keywords: snow scene, ornithology, frost and snow, winter wonderland

PMR550-8
Vietnam: The village of My Tho in the Mekong Delta: unloading firewood from a barge.
Keywords: village life, menial tasks, poverty, riverside, working conditions, trading, market

PMR550-7
Vietnam: The village of My Tho in the Mekong Delta: unloaded produce on the quayside.
Keywords: village life, poverty, riverside, working conditions, vegetables, trading, market

PMR550-5
Vietnam: The village of My Tho in the Mekong Delta: unloaded produce on the quayside.
Keywords: village life, poverty, riverside, working conditions, vegetables, trading, market

PMR550-3
Vietnam: Some of the floating homes in the village of My Tho in the Mekong Delta.
Keywords: village life, poverty, riverside, working conditions, trading, market

PMR550-06
Vietnam: The village of My Tho in the Mekong Delta: street traders.
Keywords: village life, market, trading, working conditions, riverside, poverty, menial tasks

PMR548-06
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: "Wind-catchers" on roofs divert cool air into the building below (before air conditioning arrived).
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR672-01
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Jumeirah Mosque, Al Musallah Road.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, minarets, Muezzin

PMR671-12
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Souk Madinat, Jumeirah, with waterside bars and restaurants amid the palm trees, and abra station on the left.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR671-11
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Souk Madinat, Jumeirah, with part of the waterway system, "fort", and colourful "abra" moored in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR671-10
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel Building, lit up at night, with reflections in the lake.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers, night lights

PMR671-09
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel Building, lit up at night, with reflections in the lake.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers, night lights

PMR671-08
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel Building with lake and apartments and the roof of Dubai Mall on the left, from Burj Khalifa lookout platform, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, panorama, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR671-07
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road, with its high-rise buildings and Dubai Dusit Hotel (with divided base) in the centre and Al Manara Tower directly opposite on the other side of the road, from Burj Khalifa lookout platform, 452 metres high, around 1 p.m.
Keywords: modern architecture, panorama, panorama, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR671-06
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road, with its high-rise buildings and Al-Murooj Rotana Hotel Complex in the foreground, from Burj Khalifa lookout platform, 452 metres high, around 10 a.m.
Keywords: modern architecture, panorama, panorama, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR671-05
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Road, with its high-rise buildings, from Burj Khalifa lookout platform, 452 metres high, around 10 a.m.
Keywords: modern architecture, panorama, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR671-04
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel Building from the lake, with Dubai Mall on the left. Lit up at dusk, with reflections in the lake.
Keywords: modern architecture, lights at night, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR671-03
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Dubai Lake Hotel Building from the lake, with Dubai Mall on the left.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR667-05
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Dubai Mall, in the Burj Khalifa Complex, opened in 2008, and contains a 250-room hotel, 1200 stores, a 22-screen cinema, an ice rink and an aquarium. Fronting onto the pool with the "Dancing Fountains" are hotels and apartments, with shade provided by Flame of the Forest trees.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR667-04
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Dubai Mall, in the Burj Khalifa Complex, opened in 2008, and contains a 250-room hotel, 1200 stores, a 22-screen cinema, an ice rink and an aquarium.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR571-10
Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: Euphorbia virosa is a plant which survives happily in almost waterless conditions.

PMR666-06
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Al Ettihad Square with its oversize symbols of arab life and history. Behind, Ettisalat House, surmounted with a ball.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR666-05
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Flame of the Forest/Royal Poinciana/Flamboyant tree (Delonix regia) in Al Markaziyah Garden, with fountain and pool.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

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