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PMR123-06 England, Norfolk: Reedham Ferry on the River Yare. Keywords: car ferry, crossing, river crossing, Norfolk Broads
PMR100-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria: hiking in the Ammergauer Alps: group of walkers on the summit of the Klammspitze (1925 metres), with summit cross. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, walking, trekking, outdoor, exercise
PMR100-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria: hiking in the Ammergauer Alps: group of walkers on the summit of the Klammspitze (1925 metres), with summit cross. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, walking, trekking, outdoor, exercise
PMR100-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria: hiking in the Ammergauer Alps: group of walkers on the summit of the Klammspitze (1925 metres), with summit cross. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, walking, trekking, outdoor, exercise
PMR072-03 Italy, Veneto, Caerano: the clocktower and campanile, surmounted by a huge statue with cross Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, belltower, street scene
PMR060-09 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Natal Lion and Game Reserve - a young lion (Panthera leo) about to cross the road Keywords: landscape, wild animals, fauna, big game, safari, wildlife, carnivores
PMR058-06 South Africa, Natal, Durban: West Street, with Christmas decorations Keywords: street scene, shopping area, zebra crossing, architecture
PMR056-08 Rhodesia, Wankie National Park: Plains Zebras (Burchell's Zebras) (Equus quagga) on the road Keywords: wild life, big game, wild animals, fauna, Equidae, zebra crossing, safari
PMR-D12259 England, Kent, Dover: P&O Ferry "Spirit of France", gross tonnage 47,592 gt., built in 2012, arriving after Channel crossing, with the white cliffs of Dover behind. Keywords: boat, cargo, English Channel, marine, ro-ro, ship, transport
PMR-D12258 England, Kent, Dover: DFDS Ferry "Dunkerque Seaway", gross tonnage 35,923 gt., built in year 2005, arriving after Channel crossing, with the white cliffs of Dover behind. Keywords: boat, cargo, English Channel, marine, ro-ro, ship, transport
PMR-D12257 England, Kent, Dover: P&O Ferry "Spirit of France", and DFDS Ferry "Dunkerque Seaway", arriving after Channel crossing, with the white cliffs of Dover behind. Keywords: boat, cargo, English Channel, marine, ro-ro, ship, transport
PMR-D12256 England, Kent, Dover: P&O Ferry "Spirit of France", gross tonnage 47,592 gt., built in 2012, arriving after Channel crossing. Keywords: boat, cargo, English Channel, marine, ro-ro, ship, transport
PMR-D12255 England, Kent, Dover: Ferry "Isle of Inisheer" of Irish Ferries, gross tonnage 22,152 gt., built in year 2000, leaving on Channel crossing. Keywords: boat, cargo, English Channel, marine, ro-ro, ship, transport
PMR-D12246 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with snow-laden church cross. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D12234 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with cross-country skier in the Bergl Woods. Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D11830 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the new 4079-metre long bridge to Rügen with its 128-metre high pylon, opened in 2007, crosses the island of Dänholm. Keywords: architecture, culture, engineering, Hanseatic League, heritage, steel construction, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D11828 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the new bridge to Rügen with its 128-metre high pylon, opened in 2007, crosses the island of Dänholm (foreground). Keywords: architecture, culture, engineering, Hanseatic League, heritage, steel construction, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D8636 Chile: Malleco Viaduct, crossing Malleco River Valley near Collipulli, was opened on 26th October 1890, at which time it was the highest bridge of that type in the world. It was constructed by the French company, Schneider et Cie. Keywords: engineering, Latin America, railway bridge, South America, yellow
PMR-D11026 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Kreuztor (Cross Gate) dating from the 14th century. The name originates from the leper-house "St. Cross", formerly situated nearby. Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque
PMR-D11024 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Kreuztor (Cross Gate) dating from the 14th century. The name originates from the leper-house "St. Cross", formerly situated nearby. Keywords: architecture, culture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque
PMR-D10580 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Feldafing: Schloss (castle) Garatshausen on Lake Starnberg is a retirement home for the elderly, run by the Bavarian Red Cross. Keywords: picturesque, sheltered living, nursing home, residence, architecture
PMR-D10577 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lake Starnberg: the memorial chapel at Berg, built in 1889 in remembrance of King Ludwig II of Bavaria who drowned in the lake on 13th June 1886. A cross marks the spot in the water. Keywords: heritage, The Swan King, The Dream King, monument, Wittelsbach, architecture, historic
PMR-D9028 Chile: the car ferry "Patagonia" departing for the Magellan Strait crossing to Puerto Espora on the island of Tierra del Fuego. The crossing takes about 35 minutes. Keywords: South America, ferry boat, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America
PMR-D9027 Chile: the car ferry "Tanu" departing for the Magellan Strait crossing to Puerto Espora on the island of Tierra del Fuego. The crossing takes about 35 minutes. Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, ferry boat
PMR-D9026 Chile: boarding the car ferry "Tanu" for the Magellan Strait crossing to Puerto Espora on the island of Tierra del Fuego. The crossing takes about 35 minutes. Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, ferry boat
PMR-D8771 Chile, Patagonia: the Austral Highway crosses the Rio Ibanez in a deep gorge near Cerro Castillo. Keywords: South America, scenery, Latin America, landscape, mountains, Andes
PMR-D8635 Chile: Malleco Viaduct, crossing Malleco River Valley near Collipulli, was opened on 26th October 1890, at which time it was the highest bridge of that type in the world. It was constructed by the French company, Schneider et Cie. Keywords: South America, railway bridge, yellow, engineering, Latin America
PMR-D8149 Norway, Rogaland: approaching Voss, Route 13 passes along a steep-sided valley where a small bridge crosses the river. Keywords: Scandinavia, landscape, scenic, picturesque, wild, countryside, nature
PMR-D7520 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: caterpillars of the Pine Processionary Moth (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) crossing the road in procession in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l. Keywords: lepidoptera, wildlife, nature, larva, insect, Thaumetopoeidae
PMR-D6790 Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: The Aasleagh Falls, where the River Erriff crosses the border with County Mayo, flowing on to Killary Harbour. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, scenery, countryside, nature, waterfall, wild
PMR-D6759 Ireland, County Mayo, Cong: stone cross and picuresque pub in the village square. Keywords: monument, historic, heritage, colourful, traditional
PMR-D6615 Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. The elaborately carved West Cross stands approximately 6.5 metres high, one of the tallest in Ireland. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard
PMR-D6614 Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. The round tower, over 30 metres high, showing the entrance, some two metres above ground leval. The West Cross stands in the foreground. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard
PMR-D6591 Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. The elaborately carved Muireadach's Cross, named after a former abbot, is probably the finest Celtic Cross in the country. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard, art
PMR-D6587 Ireland, Louth, Monasterboice: a monastic site dating back to the 6th century, flourishing until the 11th century, when it was plundered by Vikings and abandoned. The elaborately carved Muireadach's Cross, named after a former abbot, is probably the finest Celtic Cross in the country. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, graveyard
PMR-D6536 Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the 11th-century Reefert Church was the traditional burial place of the chiefs of the O'Toole family and 7 graves have been discovered. A number of rough stone crosses stand nearby. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, gravestones, celtic cross, cemetery
PMR-D6535 Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the 11th-century Reefert Church was the traditional burial place of the chiefs of the O'Toole family and 7 graves have been discovered. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, gravestones, celtic cross, cemetery
PMR-D6534 Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the 11th-century Reefert Church was the traditional burial place of the chiefs of the O'Toole family and 7 graves have been discovered. A number of rough stone crosses stand nearby. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, gravestones, celtic cross, cemetery
PMR-D6517 Ireland, Wicklow: view of the surrounding hilly countryside from the graveyard of Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, gravestones, celtic cross, cemetery
PMR-D6377 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: nave of the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church), the older parts of which are romanesque style, with the large 15th century cross on the altar . Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, vaulting, gothic
PMR-D6188 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the former Jesuit grammar school (yellow building) is now the town museum. Behind, the Church of the Holy Cross, of the former Jesuit college. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6171 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view of the summit house and weather station on the Zugsptze (2962 metres) with the summit cross on the right. From the Sonnalpin Centre, connected by the approaching cable car to the summit. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste
PMR-D5416a Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayrischzell: summit cross of Mount Seeberg (1538 metres), with Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres) in the distance. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D5250 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): pilgrims visiting the necropolis, and one of the arched crossings. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D4680 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: ferryboat crossing to Koh Oknha Tey (Silk Island) from Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, transport, river
PMR-D4421 The Philippines, Samar Island: crossing a river to the neighbouring village, Longsub. Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, lush, verdant, outrigger, boat
PMR-D4419 The Philippines, Samar Island: crossing a river to the neighbouring village, Longsub. Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, lush, verdant, outrigger, boat
PMR-D4418 The Philippines, Samar Island: crossing a river to the neighbouring village, Longsub. Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, lush, verdant, outrigger, boat
PMR-D4234 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Wiessee: summit cross on Mount Fockenstein (1562 metres) with Lake Tegern in the distance. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, geology
PMR-D4096 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau: summit cross and viewing platform on top of Mount Hörnle. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D2774 Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick. "Cross section" of a dwelling showing the method of construction and wood/mud roof. Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity
PMR-D2761 Netherlands, Amsterdam: this canal is crossed by five successive bridges. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland
PMR-D1072 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: ferryboat "Sichang Palace" on the crossing to Sriracha (approx. 1 hour). Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, beach
PMR-D0942 Mandalay. Myanmar, Mandalay: monks crossing the Thinga Yarzar Canal on a wooden bridge. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0895 Myanmar, Mandalay: villagers crossing U Bein's Teak Bridge on Taungthaman Lake, near Amarapura. At 1.2 kilometres, it is the world's longest. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0695 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: newly gilded Holy Trinity column, erected in 1719 as a result of a vow made during the War of the Spanish Succession. Keywords: historical, cross, golden
PMR-D0659 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Holy Cross Church in Frottmanning, the oldert church in Munich (established AD815, in Romanesque style). Keywords: München, historic, architecture
PMR-D0658 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the interior of the Holy Cross Church in Frottmanning, the oldert church in Munich (established AD815). Romanesque chalk paintings on the brickwork, unique in Germany. Keywords: München, historical, architecture, ancient, frescos
PMR-D0657 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the interior of the Holy Cross Church in Frottmanning, the oldest church in Munich, (established AD815, in Romanesque style), with ancient chalk frescos uncovered on the right wall. Keywords: München, altars, architecture
PMR-D0548 Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - statue of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Ocean. Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0501 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Pfronten: summit cross on Gamskopf (1890 metres). Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life
PMR-D0357 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: an "abra" (water taxi), the easiest way of crossing the creek between Deira and Bur Dubai. Keywords: Arab state, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR-D0176 Argentina, Formosa: a huge, steel Christian cross by the roadside. Keywords: symbol, Catholic, religious, religion
PMR-D0162 Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: cross-country skiing (Langlauf) on prepared pistes, with the Wetterstein Mountains behind. Keywords: alpine, activities, cold, snow, winter sports, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR301-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria: hikers standing by the summit cross of Mount Bodenschneid (1668 metres), near the Tegernsee (Lake Tegern). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, snow, winter
PMR326-04 USSR, Leningrad, Petrodvorets: the Palace Church in the East Pavilion has a golden cupola surmounted by a cross. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, St. Petersburg, Baroque, Peterhof
PMR318-06 Poland, Cracow: people's march crossing the Main Square to the accompanyment of amplified protest songs, with the Cloth Hall in the background. A contingent from Wadowice with a banner displaying the Pope's portrait. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, procession, demonstration, movement, festival, celebration, holiday, happy
PMR318-05 Poland, Cracow: people's march crossing the Main Square to the accompanyment of amplified protest songs, with the Cloth Hall in the background. The banner celebrates 80 years of Kocnany. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, procession, demonstration, movement, festival, celebration, holiday, happy
PMR318-04 Poland, Cracow: people's march crossing the Main Square to the accompanyment of amplified protest songs, with the Cloth Hall in the background. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, procession, demonstration, movement, festival, celebration, holiday, happy
PMR313-02 Switzerland, Basel: tethered ferry boat arriving from the north bank of the River Rhine, with the city's fireboat, ever ready for action. Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, quayside, ferry crossing
PMR308-11 Germany, West Berlin: row of crosses on the bank of the River Spree near the Reichstag commemorates those who lost their lives in an attempt to scale the wall or swim across the Spree. Keywords: memorial, tribute
PMR307-02 Italy, Tuscany, Florence: Ponte Vecchio and other bridges over the River Arno as seen from the Galleria degli Uffizi. The corridor on the right crosses the Ponte Vecchio over the shops and links the Uffizi with the Palazzo Pitti. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval
PMR301-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria: hikers within sight of the summit cross on Mount Rehleitenkopf (1338 metres). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, snow, winter
PMR281-06 Turkey, Canakkale: ferryboat arriving in the harbour after crossing the Dardanelles. Keywords: strait, shipping, port, seascape, harbour light
PMR277-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tegernsee: view of Lake Tegern from the summit of Mount Hirschberg (1670 metres), with the summit cross in the foreground. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama
PMR275-02 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: Tudor architecture reminiscent of Hampton Court and an old village cross help to provide an authentic picture of England. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR262-01 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: view of the town from the cliffs on the far side of the River Mosel, with the cablecar crossing the river. Easily visible are the cathedral, the basilica and the tower of St. Gangolf's. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rheinland-Pfalz, panorama
PMR256-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria: crossing the Schönfeldalm on the way down to the lake at Spitzing. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR256-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria: descent from Mount Aipl-Spitze (1758 metres), with the summit cross in the background. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR244-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria: approaching the summit cross on Mount Säuling (2047 metres). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR237-10 Romania, Moldavia: locomotive of the CFR (Romanian State Railways) approaching a level crossing. Keywords: railroad, train, diesel engine
PMR218-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tegernsee: summit cross on the Setzberg (1712 metres), with hikers. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama
PMR-D3825 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: a tourist group crossing the river, with the "Drum Tower" or assembly hall, on the right. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam
PMR-D3508 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: view of the Heilig Kreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) from the tower of St. Andreas, at 114.35 metres, the highest in Lower Saxony. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D3479 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Romanesque Cathedral, dating back to 872, with extensions from the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, contains bronze doors and column of Christ which are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Rebuilt after total destruction during the war. View of the south transept and tower over the crossing. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D3474 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. 14th century grave cover of Bernward, 13th Bishop of Hildesheim, founder of the church, after receiving a splinter of the True Cross from Emperor Otto III on 15th January 993. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D2974 The Philippines, Samar Island, Malajog: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Shrine, with 12 stations of the cross. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, Catholic, religion
PMR-D1512 Nepal: crossing the suspension bridge to the "Last Resort" Campsite. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1511 Nepal: crossing the suspension bridge to the "Last Resort" Campsite. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1505 Nepal, Kodari: tour bus, parked in Kodari, after crossing the Friendship Bridge on the Tibetan border. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR168-09 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: Chinatown, home of 65,000 Chinese - Grant Avenue crossing, with Transamerica Pyramid building in the background. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, street scene
PMR154-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria: weather station on the top of the Zugspitze (2964 metres), viewed from the summit cross, with ski lifts visible on the left. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view, meteorological
PMR154-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria: view on a clear day from the top of the Zugspitze (2964 metres), looking south at the Austrian Alps, with the summit cross on the left. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view
PMR047-03 Czechoslovakia, Prague: the Charles Bridge crossing the Vltava River with St. Vitus' Cathedral on the far side (1977) Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, statue, River Moldau
PMR-D2739 Austria, Tyrol, Pertisau: summit cross on Plumsjoch (1921 metres) with Achensee (Lake Achen) in the distance. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, spring
PMR-D2678 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian
PMR-D2677 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying the story of Jonah and the whale. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2676 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: view of some of the rich carvings on the exterior. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2675 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying Adam and Eve. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2674 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying a number of saints. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2673 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying pairs of geese and rams. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2672 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying hunting scenes with wild animals. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2671 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: well preserved carving on the exterior portraying George and the Dragon. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2670 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: the entry portal. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian
PMR-D2669 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: remaining frescoes in the interior of the nave and dome. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2668 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: remaining frescoes in the interior of the nave and dome. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2667 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: well-preserved colourful frescoes. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian, biblical
PMR-D2565 Iran, Teheran: typical street scene with hoarding lauding a hero of the Iraq-Iran war. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, traffic lights, zebra crossing
PMR-D2550 Iran, Kashan: Bagh-e Fin (Fin Garden) the "shotor gelou" or pool house, built for Shah Abbas I. The garden is criss-crossed with a series of fresh water channels, or "jubs" and shady walks, Some of the cedars are said to be 500 years old. On the UNESCO list since 2011. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, plants, flowers, UNESCO, horticulture, trees, botany
PMR-D2549 Iran, Kashan: Bagh-e Fin (Fin Garden) seen from the "shotor gelou" or pool house, built for Shah Abbas I. The garden is criss-crossed with a series of fresh water channels, or "jubs", Some of the cedars are said to be 500 years old. On the UNESCO list since 2011. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, plants, flowers, UNESCO, horticulture, trees, botany
PMR-D2324 Turkey, Anatolia: view of the mainland from the island of Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), in Lake Van. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, hills, view
PMR-D2323 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian
PMR-D2322 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian
PMR-D2321 Turkey, Anatolia: Akdamar Kilisesi (Church of the Holy Cross), one of the gems of Armenian architecture, dating from 921 AD, stands abandoned on an island in Lake Van. Builder: Gagik Artzruni, King of Vaspurkan. Here: a boat approaches the quay. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, stone-carving, Christian
PMR-D2318 Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved Ottoman bridge with 7 spans, not far from Erzurum. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, river, crossing, brick-built
PMR-D2316 Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved Ottoman bridge with 7 spans, not far from Erzurum. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, river, crossing, brick-built
PMR-D2315 Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved Ottoman bridge with 7 spans, not far from Erzurum. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, river, crossing, brick-built
PMR-D2314 Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved Ottoman bridge with 7 spans, not far from Erzurum. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, river, crossing, brick-built
PMR-D2212 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lenggries: Alpine view with summit cross and stone steinbock (ibex) from Brauneck. Keywords: alpine, mountains, snow, skiing, Alps, winter sports, cold, scenery, picturesque, countryside, mountain range, outdoor life
PMR-D2211 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lenggries: Alpine view with summit cross and stone steinbock (ibex) from Brauneck. Keywords: alpine, mountains, snow, skiing, Alps, winter sports, cold, scenery, picturesque, countryside, mountain range, outdoor life
PMR-D2151 The Philippines, Manila: some of the crosses marking 17,000 graves in the American Cemetery and Memorial. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2150 The Philippines, Manila: some of the crosses marking 17,000 graves in the American Cemetery and Memorial. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2148 The Philippines, Manila: some of the crosses marking 17,000 graves in the American Cemetery and Memorial. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D1992 England, Northumberland: Hadrian's Wall, built in the 2nd century AD, at one of the crossing points. Keywords: heritage, defence, fortifications , archeology, preservation, historic, culture, picturesque
PMR-D1931 England, Cheshire, Lymm: the village cross and stocks. Keywords: historic, mediaeval, heritage, picturesque
PMR-D1880 England, Cornwall, St. Michael's Mount (National Trust): visitors crossing to the island on the almost fully exposed causeway. Keywords: heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, estate
PMR-D1861 Austrian Tyrol: summit cross on Seefelder Joch (2080m). Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life
PMR483-09 Germany, Bavarian Forest: summit cross of the Grosser Arber (1456 metres), the highest peak in the forest. Keywords: alpine, hills, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life
PMR470-06 Romania. Transylvania, Fagaras Mountains: descent from the saddle on the south side. The road is a considerable feat of engineering, crossing 28 large, and 550 small bridges, and traversing the peak through a 900-metre-long tunnel, in the course of its 90 kilometres. Keywords: picturesque, wild, mountainous, steep, desolate
PMR470-05 Romania. Transylvania, Fagaras Mountains: descent from the saddle on the south side. The road is a considerable feat of engineering, crossing 28 large, and 550 small bridges, and traversing the peak through a 900-metre-long tunnel, in the course of its 90 kilometres. Keywords: picturesque, wild, mountainous, steep, desolate
PMR465-07 Romania, Moldavia, Iasi (pronounced "Yash"): the capital of Moldavia and of Romania from 1859-62, and third largest city of Romania, is a rich cultural centre. White marble memorial cross, with St. Nicholas' Princely Church in the background. Keywords: architecture, Orthodox, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR514-09 Italy, Campania, Pompeii: Via di Mercurio, showing stepping stones for pedestrians to cross the sewage-laden street. Keywords: volcano , Roman ruins, buried city, eruption
PMR499-01 Turkey, Istanbul: local ferry-boat, plying across the Golden Horn, with the Galata Bridge and Yeni Mosque in the background. Keywords: Islam, crossing, straits, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine
PMR494-12 Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: crossing the small stream on a wooden bridge near the seaward end of the gorge. Keywords: picturesque, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks
PMR492-12 Island of Santorini, Fira: small church in the lower town with a handsome filigree cross. Cactus with fruit in the foreground. Keywords: photogenic, Orthodox, colourful, picturesque
PMR452-04 Lithuania, Klaipéda: the car ferry, "Nida", which provides a link between Klaipéda and Smiltyné on the Neringa Peninsula. The crossing takes 20 minutes. Keywords: picturesque, nautical, marine, vessel, ship, boat , Memel
PMR441-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: summit cross on the Zugspitze (2966 metres), Germany's highest mountain, with snow-covered Alps of Austria and Italy in the background. Keywords: alpine, Alps, rock, snow scene, picturesque
PMR440-05 Austria, Tyrol, Pertisau: summit cross of Mount Bärenkopf (1989 metres) with Lake Achen in the background. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR437-06 Poland, Wroclaw: Mlynski Bridge crosses an arm of the River Oder; seen from Cathedral Bridge. Keywords: mediaeval, Breslau, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR523-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Durnbach: the British military memorial cemetery near Durnbach, showing the big cross and the memorial pavilion. Keywords: countryside, burial, war dead, RIP, gravestones, graves
PMR517-11 Italy, Sicily, Taormina: cross on Monte Tauro, with luxuriant and colourful vegetation on the mountainside. Keywords: picturesque, Sicilia, landscape
PMR136K-22 Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): the skin of the goat which was slaughtered for our evening meal. The animals are "hainags", a cross between cow and yak which supply more milk than pure yaks. The Taikhar Chuluu Monolith is visible in the background. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR136K-11 Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): crossing the Orkhon Gol, the longest river in Mongolia. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR125K-09 Germany, Berlin: the crossing of "Unter den Linden" and Friedrichstrasse. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city
PMR124K-07 Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: summit cross of Hochplatte (1815 metres a.s.l.), with Lake Achensee in the distance. Keywords: alpine, alpine flora, botany, alpine flowers, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR124K-04 Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: summit cross of the Hochplatte (1815 metres a.s.l.) Keywords: alpine, alpine flora, botany, alpine flowers, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
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
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
PMR119K-30 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) and the tiny Leonhardi-Kapelle (chapel) on the Kalvarienburg. Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village
PMR119K-25 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross), built ca. 1720 for Friedrich Nockher, who was responsible for the important salt trade of the time. Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village
PMR119K-24 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) on the Kalvarienberg, from the bank of the River Isar. Keywords: architecture, spring blossom, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village
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
PMR117K-29 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: Part of the Tetrapylon which marked the crossing of the Cardo Maximus and the South Decumanus. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR113K-31 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: the former Benedictine Monastery of the Holy Cross dating from 1125 AD. Note the storks' nest on the right chimney. Keywords: architecture, Schwaben, park, formal gardens, mediaeval, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Gothic architecture
PMR113K-30 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: the former Benedictine Monastery of the Holy Cross dating from 1125 AD. Keywords: architecture, Schwaben, park, formal gardens, mediaeval, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Gothic architecture
PMR105K-06 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. "Tres Cruces" (Three Crosses) and the white stone figure of Christ overlooking the city. Keywords: High Andes, statue, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR096K-29 Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: the Zugspitze massif in the Wetterstein Mountains is Germany's highest peak. With a cross-country skiing track in the foreground. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, snow scene, winter wonderland, picturesque
PMR082K-23 England, London: View from the London Eye: Hungerford Bridge, Charing Cross Station, the Post Office Tower and Centre Point. Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city
PMR082K-22 England, London: View from the London Eye: pleasure craft on the River Thames, with Hungerford Bridge and Charing Cross station. Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city
PMR054K-02 Gibraltar: Marina Bay, the airport runway, football pitch, frontier crossing and La Linea, as seen from the Upper Rock.
PMR054K-01 Gibraltar: View of the frontier crossing to Spain, from the Upper Rock, with La Linea in the background.
PMR045K-24 Panama City: Bridge of the Americas, 1654 metres long, was opened on 16th May 1962. It crosses the (Pacific) end of the Panama Canal, uniting North and South America.
PMR028K-06 Australia, Western Australia: Typical countryside in the Kimberley, with termite mound in the foreground, near Fitzroy Crossing. Keywords: outback, typical scenery
PMR027K-21 Australia, Western Australia: Crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, north of Carnarvon. Keywords: latitude 66 degrees south, cartography
PMR026K-20 Australia, South Australia: The Great Ocean Road crossing the Nullarbor Plain, over 1000 kilometres without trees or towns. Warning sign for motorists: beware of camels, wombats and kangaroos! Keywords: empty landscape
PMR024K-30 Australia: First glimpse of a continent! Crossing the coast of Western Australia, as seen from the aircraft. Keywords: aerial views
PMR019K-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tegernsee: Summit cross of Mount Bodenschneid (1668 metres), with hiker in the foreground. Keywords: Alps, open air, walking, hiking, alpine scenery, Bavarian Alps
PMR018K-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: View of the valley of Graswang from the summit of the Sonnenspitze (1622 metres), with the summit cross in the foreground.. Keywords: Alps, open air, hiking paths, mountains
PMR002K-32 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Summit cross on the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain.
PMR002K-18 France, Calais: Cross Channel ferry boat "Stena Fantasia" leaving the harbour at Calais.
PMR002K-17 England, Kent, Dover: Cross channel ferry boat, "Stena Invicta" underway in mid Channel.
PMR002K-16 England, Kent, Dover: White cliffs of Dover and harbour receding in the distance; from a cross channel ferryboat.
PMR042K-07 Cyprus, Pedoulas: Newly built Catholic Church of the Holy Cross. Keywords: religious architecture
PMR040K-24 Romania. Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of a viticulturist (?), with open fields in the background. Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs
PMR040K-23 Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of Ileana Esta (?), cook and mother of six children. Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs
PMR040K-22 Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of Stetca Anuta, weaver, and mother of six children. Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs
PMR040K-21 Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of Pop Anuta, housewife, and mother of two children. Keywords: gravestones, epitaphs, grave crosses, wood carving
PMR040K-20 Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the grave with portrait of the originator of the tradition: Stan Ion Patras. Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs
PMR040K-19 Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of Pop Gheorghe, a school teacher. Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs
PMR040K-18 Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here the epitaph of Turda Gheorghe, who was an office worker. Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs
PMR040K-17 Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, two of the newest graves, on the edge of the expanding cemetery. Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs
PMR040K-16 Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of Rednic Grigore, a forester. Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs
PMR040K-15 Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph for Stan Vasiieu. Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs
PMR038K-03 Namibia: Part of the seal colony on the beach at Cape Cross (during a sand storm). Keywords: wildlife, wild animals
PMR037K-11 Namiba, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: the bleak outlook on crossing the Namib Desert on the C14 road. Keywords: sand, desert, arid landscape
PMR033K-35 England, Kent, Dover: P & O cross-channel ferry "Pride of Calais". Keywords: ferries, sea crossing, ships
PMR033K-34 England, Kent, Dover: Seafrance cross-channel ferry. Keywords: ferries, ships, sea crossing
PMR032K-06 Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: Cross country skier, with the Zugspitze mountain in the background. Keywords: Alps, outdoor exercise, Austrian Alps, snow sport, snow scene
PMR032K-05 Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: Cross country skier, with the Zugspitze mountain in the background. Keywords: Alps, outdoor exercise, Austrian Alps, snow sport, snow scene
PMR030K-06 Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Cockle Bay, from the Monorail, while crossing Pyrmont Bridge. Keywords: redevelopment, modern architecture, harbour scene
PMR071K-24 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view of the summit cross of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain, and some intrepid tourists. Keywords: mountains, Wetterstein Mountains, mountain peaks, good visibility, panorama, alpine, Alps, nature
PMR071K-23 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: the summit cross, with a panorama of Austrian alps behind. Keywords: mountains, nature, Alps, alpine, panorama, good visibility, mountain peaks, Wetterstein Mountains
PMR069K-23 Turkey, Lycia: Saklikent - site of a deep canyon, which lies about halfway between Patara and Fethiye, and whose walls rise vertically for 300 metres, providing welcome shade for the many visitors. Here, above the canyon visitors cross the river on wooden bridges to reach the entrance. On the left are shady restaurants overlooking the water, serving freshly grilled trout. Keywords: gorge, natural phenomena, Lycia
PMR067K-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Pleasure cruiser "Edeltraud" reflected in the placid waters of Lake Chiemsee on the crossing to the Herreninsel, the island where King Ludwig II's palace, Herrenchiemsee, is to be found. Keywords: ferry, steamer, boat
PMR066K-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View from the Zugspitze, at 2964 metres, Germany's highest mountain, with the golden summit cross, unusually without snow.
PMR065K-21 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: The golden summit cross on Mount Wank (1780 metres). Keywords: Alps, Bavarian Alps
PMR060K-01 Romania, Moldavia, Braila: Crossing the Danube by ferry, propelled by a tug, not far from Braila (there are no bridges over this part of the Danube).
PMR421-07 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hann. Münden: wooden footbridge crossing the River Fulda, which joins the River Werra after a few hundred metres to become the River Weser. Church tower of St. Blaise in the background. Keywords: picturesque, Hannoversch Münden, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture
PMR417-11 Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): bell tower of the Church of the Holy Cross, built separately to take the weight of the enormous bells. Keywords: historic, Kesmark, heritage, Czechoslovakia
PMR417-09 Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): view from the castle lookout tower, with the Catholic Church of the Holy Cross, New Protestant Church, and town hall tower visible in the distance. Keywords: cottages, historic, heritage, Czechoslovakia, panorama, roofs
PMR393-11 New Zealand, South Island: the Interislander ferry "Arahura", flagship of the line, in Queen Charlotte Sound, after crossing the Cook Strait. Keywords: antipodes, ferryboat, ship, Maori, landscape, picturesque, harbour, port
PMR384-08 Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; crossing a viaduct over a steep ravine, one of many bridges and tunnels on the 34-kilometre climb to Kuranda. Keywords: semi-tropical, resort, diving centre, seaside, locomotive, train
PMR380-11 Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - these curiously eroded rocks are used as stepping stones to cross the water. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR372-08 Australia, Sydney: monorail train crossing Darling Harbour on Pyrmont Bridge. Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture
PMR368-09 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a pair of fierce giants guarding a gate look on as Thai schoolgirls cross the courtyard to their classroom. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-07 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of six gateways guarded by pairs of giant sentries or "yaks", with a group of Buddhist monks crossing the courtyard. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR564-2 Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: El Alamein Fountain in Fitzroy Gardens, Kings Cross. Keywords: architecture, signpost, memorial, monument
PMR560-7 Australia, Northern Territory: Sandstone cliffs and flowering tree near the Victoria River crossing. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope
PMR548-07 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: an "abra" or water taxi, the easiest way of crossing the creek between Bur Dubai and Deira. Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert
PMR679-11 Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: Znamenskaya Church (the Sign of the Cross Church), built in1757 on the site of a wooden church, where several members of the exiled Decembrists are buried. Keywords: historic, colourful, national heritage, picturesque
PMR632-08 England, London: view of the River Thames, the Ministry of Defence, Charing Cross Station and Hungerford Railway Bridge, with Centre Point and the Post Office Tower in the distance, from the "London Eye". Keywords: metropolis, millennium wheel, city, panorama
PMR624-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Summit cross on Mount Zugspitze, the highest mountain in Germany (2962 metres), with alpine panorama behind. Keywords: mountain top, cliff, rocky, peak, hiking, climbing, mountaineering, Alps
PMR617-10 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Essing: The wooden bridge which crosses the River Altmühl to provide access to the village of Essing, with the old gate tower commanding the entrance. A ruined tower sits atop the lofty cliff behind. Keywords: limestone cliffs, Altmühl Valley, Fränkische Schweiz
PMR617-09 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Essing: Swans by the wooden bridge which crosses the River Altmühl to provide access to the village of Essing, with the old gate tower commanding the entrance. A ruined tower sits atop the lofty cliff behind. Keywords: limestone cliffs, Altmühl Valley, Fränkische Schweiz
PMR611-03 Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here: a striking modern church. Keywords: religious building, Christian, modern architecture, religious architecture, cross, park
PMR611-01 Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here: "Kathedrale Sveto uspenie Bogoroditchno" built in 1886 in Russian style in honour of the Russian liberators of the country. Keywords: cathedral, golden onion domes, Byzantine, Orthodox church, religious architecture, church, cross
PMR592-10 Mexico: Cholula, site of the "Gran Piramide de Tepanapa", called "Tlachihaultepet" by the natives, which was already overgrownl by the time Cortes arrived in 1519 and is the largest (not the highest) man-made pyramid. It probably dates back to 1st century AD. Cross of the summit church, with the volcano Ixtaccihuatl's snow-covered peak in the distance.
PMR575-02 Romania, Sapanta: The "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) in Sapanta, showing some of the newer brightly painted carved wooden crosses with rhyming epitaphs for the departed.
PMR575-01 Romania, Sapanta: The "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) in Sapanta, showing the church and the host of carved and brightly painted crosses with rhyming epitaphs of the departed.
PMR574-12 Romania, Sapanta: The famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) in Sapanta contains dozens of hand-painted wooden crosses with rhyming epitaphs, initiated by Ioan Stan Patras in 1935, and continued to this day.
PMR570-10 Namibia: The C14 road crossing a dried-out river bed near the Gaub Pass.
PMR567-06 Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: Cross country skiier, with Wetterstein Mountains in the background. Keywords: snow, sport
PMR658-03 France, Périgord, St. Genies: picturesque houses on the village green with its wrought iron cross Keywords: historic, Dordogne, national heritage

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