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PMR-D9589 Iceland: cotton-grass or sedge-grass (Eriophorum angustifolium). Keywords: nature, flora, botany, plants, phytography
PMR-D9588 Iceland: typical scenery in the Stafafell Mountains, on the east coast, with reflections in a pool and cotton-grass (Eriophorum angustifolium) growing in the verges. Keywords: landscape, flora, botany, plants, phytography, nature
PMR289-12 Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. The road, lined with oleanders, passes right through the chalk deposits. Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon
PMR289-11 Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Stalactites form on the larger terraces. Above, one of the motels overlooking the slope. Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon
PMR289-10 Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Dazzling white chalk terraces with numerous pools. Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon
PMR289-09 Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. View along the escarpment. Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon
PMR289-08 Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Morning view of the chalk terraces, still filled with turquoise spring water. Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon
PMR288-12 Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Towards the edge of the chalk deposits the terraces acquire a yellowish tint. Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon
PMR288-11 Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Two of the most prominent terraces with their "organ pipes". Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon
PMR288-10 Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Like a huge frozen waterfall, the cascades of chalk descend from the terraces. Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon
PMR288-07 Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. This is a popular outing for Turkish families at the weekend. Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon
PMR288-06 Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Children splashing around in the warm water pools at the top of the cliffs. Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon
PMR288-05 Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Children splashing around in the warm water pools at the top of the cliffs. Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon
PMR288-04 Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Snow white terraces. Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon
PMR288-03 Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Frozen white waterfalls. Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon
PMR288-02 Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Snow white terraces. Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon
PMR288-01 Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. Oxide-stained chalk deposits built up over the ages by the "Red Spring". Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon
PMR287-12 Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. The "Red Spring", which bubbles out of the rock into this pool, before flowing away. At a steady 35 degrees C., it is too hot to bathe in. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis
PMR-D3855 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: typical wooden building on the village square, with drying rice and cotton. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan
PMR-D3850 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses, drying rice, drying cotton, firewood in a pile. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene
PMR-D3833 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: cotton, drying on the pavement. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, Kam, raw materials
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
PMR-D1923 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1922 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1921 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Here: workers' housing in Styal village. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1920 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Here: workers' housing in Styal village. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1919 Cheshire: school and cottages in Styal village for former workers of Quarry Bank Mill (NT). Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1918 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Here: workers' housing in Styal village. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1917 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Here: the Apprentice House. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR-D1916 England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers. Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution
PMR456-07 Hungary, Hortobágy: finely embroidered tablecloths awaiting a buyer. Keywords: souvenirs, cotton, linen, artisans, needlework, textiles, artistic
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-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
PMR098K-34 Argentina: cotton plants (Gossypium hirsutum) on a plantation near the Paraguayan border. Keywords: crops, exports, agriculture, natural products
PMR029K-08 Australia, Northern Territory: Originally established in the 1950s as an experimental rice- and cotton-growing area, Fogg Dam became instead a thriving water bird sanctuary. Masked Lapwings (Vanellus miles) in the foreground. Keywords: wild life, ornithology, marshland, wild birds
PMR029K-07 Australia, Northern Territory: Originally established in the 1950s as an experimental rice- and cotton-growing area, Fogg Dam became instead a thriving water bird sanctuary. Pandanus palms in the foreground. Keywords: wild life, marshland, wild birds
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

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