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Aircraft (37 files)

PMR-D10370
Russia, Leningrad, Liciy Nos: OH-ILI Klemm 25D-VIIR (c/n 1129) on Open Day.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation, lightplane

PMR-D10369
Russia, Leningrad, Liciy Nos: 68 (blue) Yakovlev Yak-55 (c/n 890805) on Open Day.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation, trainer

PMR-D10368
Russia, Leningrad, Liciy Nos: 55 (yellow) Yakovlev Yak-52 (c/n 855210) of DOSAAF on Open Day.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation, trainer

PMR-D10367
Russia, Leningrad, Liciy Nos: 02 (yellow) Yakovlev Yak-52 of DOSAAF on Open Day.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation, trainer

PMR-D10311
Germany, Bavaria, Penzing: D-EIEW Pitts S.1S Special (c/n 8/9043) at the Open Day at Fliegerhorst Landsberg am Lech to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lufttransportgeschwader 61.
Keywords: aerobatic, aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation

PMR-D10297
Germany, Bavaria, Penzing: 50+96 Transall C.160 of the German Air Force at the Open Day at Fliegerhorst Landsberg am Lech to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lufttransportgeschwader 61.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, freighter, military

PMR-D10296
Germany, Bavaria, Penzing: F5 Transall C.160 (c/n 5) of the French Air Force with special colour scheme to celebrate 500,000 flying hours of the Transall in 20 years, at the Open Day at Fliegerhorst Landsberg am Lech to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lufttransportgeschwader 61.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, freighter, military

PMR-D10295
Germany, Bavaria, Penzing: D-HMUS MBB-Kawasaki BK.117 (c/n 7031) (ex D-HBMF) of the German Police Force at the Open Day at Fliegerhorst Landsberg am Lech to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lufttransportgeschwader 61.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, helicopter

PMR-D10294
Germany, Bavaria, Penzing: D-EGBR Fokker-Wulf FW.44 Stiglitz (c/n 2906) at the Open Day at Fliegerhorst Landsberg am Lech to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lufttransportgeschwader 61.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane, trainer

PMR-D10293
Germany, Bavaria, Penzing: OE-CHM Bede BD.5B (c/n 2537) at the Open Day at Fliegerhorst Landsberg am Lech to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lufttransportgeschwader 61.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane

PMR-D10292
Germany, Bavaria, Penzing: D-EDFT Piper PA.18-L-18C Super Cub 95 at the Open Day at Fliegerhorst Landsberg am Lech to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lufttransportgeschwader 61.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane

PMR-D10291
Germany, Bavaria, Penzing: D-EOOS Stampe SV.4A (c/n 336) (ex F-BCGC) at the Open Day at Fliegerhorst Landsberg am Lech to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lufttransportgeschwader 61.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane

PMR-D10290
Germany, Bavaria, Penzing: D-ICDS Claudius Dornier Seastar (c/n 001) at the Open Day at Fliegerhorst Landsberg am Lech to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lufttransportgeschwader 61.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, amphibian, aviation

PMR-D10289
Germany, Bavaria, Penzing: 99+34 English Electric Canberra (c/n R3/EA3/6651) of the German Air Force at the Open Day at Fliegerhorst Landsberg am Lech to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lufttransportgeschwader 61.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, bomber, military

PMR-D10288
Germany, Bavaria, Penzing: BA-33 Dassault Mirage 5BA (c/n 33) of the Belgian Air Force at the Open Day at Fliegerhorst Landsberg am Lech to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lufttransportgeschwader 61.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, fighter, military

PMR-D10287
Germany, Bavaria, Penzing: 12-067 Douglas C-47 Dakota of the Turkish Air Force at the Open Day at Fliegerhorst Landsberg am Lech to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lufttransportgeschwader 61.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, freighter, military

PMR-D10286
Germany, Bavaria, Penzing: HB-HOT Junkers Ju-52/3M (c/n 6595) at the Open Day at Fliegerhorst Landsberg am Lech to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lufttransportgeschwader 61.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, veteran, vintage

PMR-D10285
Germany, Bavaria, Penzing: HB-HOP Junkers Ju-52/3M (c/n 6610) at the Open Day at Fliegerhorst Landsberg am Lech to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lufttransportgeschwader 61.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, veteran, vintage

PMR-D10258
Germany, Bavaria, Penzing: XR769 English Electric Lightning F.3 (c/n 95234) of Number 5 Squadron, RAF Binbrook at the Open Day at Fliegerhorst Landsberg am Lech to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lufttransportgeschwader 61.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, fighter, military

PMR-D10257
Germany, Bavaria, Penzing: 51+04 Transall C.160 (c/n 141) of the German Air Force at the Open Day at Fliegerhorst Landsberg am Lech to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Lufttransportgeschwader 61.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, freighter, military

PMR-D9466
Germany, Bavaria, Erding: D-1065 Schneider DFS 108-49 Grunau Baby IIa of the Deutsches Museum at Erding Open Day 1978.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, glider, sailplane, veteran, vintage

PMR-D9465
Germany, Bavaria, Erding: D-8273 Fauvel AV.36CR (c/n 213) of the Deutsches Museum at Erding Open Day 1978.
Keywords: aircraft, vintage, veteran, sailplane, glider, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport

PMR-D9464
Germany, Bavaria, Erding: 98+06 Panavia Tornado (c/n 0007) of the German Navy at Erding Open Day 1978.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, fighter, military

PMR-D9463
Germany, Bavaria, Erding: XW764 Hawker Harrier GR.3 (c/n 712081) of the Royal Air Force at Erding Open Day 1978.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, VTOL, fighter, military

PMR-D9425
Germany, Bavaria, Penzing: 51+00 Transall C.160 (c/n 137) of the German Air Force at Landsberg am Lech airport Open Day 11.09.1977 to celebrate 20 years' anniversary of Lufttransportgeschwader 61 (LTG-61).
Keywords: aircraft, military, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport

PMR-D9225b
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: OE-AKH Bücker Bü.131B Jungmann (c/n 51) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974. Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: OE-AKH Bücker Bü.131B Jungmann (c/n 51) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aerobatic, aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane

PMR-D9225a
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: OE-AKT Bücker Bü.133C Jungmeister (c/n 43) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974. Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: OE-AKT Bücker Bü.133C Jungmeister (c/n 43) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aerobatic, aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane

PMR-D9225
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: OE-AKT Bücker Bü.133C Jungmeister (c/n 43) and OE-AKH Bücker Bü.131B Jungmann (c/n 51) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974. Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: OE-AKT Bücker Bü.133C Jungmeister (c/n 43) and OE-AKH Bücker Bü.131B Jungmann (c/n 51) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aerobatic, aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane

PMR-D9224
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: 90+85 Focke-Wulf-Piaggio FWP-149D (c/n 104) of Deutsche Luftwaffe at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, trainer, military

PMR-D9223
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: Hispano Aviacion HA-1109 (licence-built Messerschmitt Bf.109G) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aircraft, military, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport

PMR-D9222
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: 50+02 Transall C.160F (c/n V-3) of Deutsche Luftwaffe at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, military

PMR-D9221
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: 50+02 Transall C.160F (c/n V-3) of Deutsche Luftwaffe at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, military

PMR-D9220
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: D-HDCI MBB Bo.106 helicopter, prototype and sole example, (c/n S.84) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport

PMR-D9219
Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: D-IOIO Messerschmitt Bf.108B-2 Taifun (c/n 2064) at Manching airfield for MBB Works Open Day 1974.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

PMR325-05
USSR, Leningrad: Antonov AN-2T 06 (white) (c/n IG237-20) of DOSAAF at Lisii Nos Open Day.
Keywords: aircraft, veteran, vintage, historic, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

PMR325-04
USSR, Leningrad: Yakovlev YAK-55 68 (blue) (c/n 890805) of Aeroflot at Lisii Nos Open Day.
Keywords: aircraft, veteran, vintage, historic, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

PMR325-02
USSR, Leningrad: Antonov AN-2T 24 (black) (c/n IG235-58) of Aeroflot at Lisii Nos Open Day.
Keywords: aircraft, veteran, vintage, historic, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

Travel (213 files)

PMR113-10
Republic of San Marino: founded on 3rd September 301 AD, San Marino claims to be the oldest sovereign state still extant. View of Rimini and the Adriatic coast from the Guaita Fortress. On a clear day the mountains of Yugoslavia can be seen. The fortress stands on Mount Titano (756 metres).
Keywords: enclave, micro-state, UNESCO, picturesque, historic, architecture, panorama

PMR109-09
Egypt, Thebes: part of a 1.5 mile long "Avenue of the Sphinxes", which formerly led from the Temple of Luxor to the Temple of Karnak, used on festival days.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture

PMR097-12
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Meersburg: Wine Festival 8th-9th September 1979 - local brass band playing from a dais in the middle of the Schlossplatz (Castle Square).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Swabia, Bodensee, Lake Constance, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, music

PMR082-08
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Gothic Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) (14th century) with mechanical clock depicting the homage of the 7 Electors at noon every day
Keywords: Nürnberg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, stone carving

PMR052-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the opening day of the Oktoberfest 1977 - view of the crowded festival grounds from the foot of the Bavaria figure
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, enjoy, drinking, beer tents, atmosphere, fun, beer krugs, beer glasses

PMR052-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the opening day of the Oktoberfest 1977 - part of the funfair, with the ghost train, Zeppelin, Paulaner Krug, from the "Aeroplane" roundabout
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, enjoy, drinking, beer tents, atmosphere, fun, beer krugs, beer glasses

PMR052-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the opening day of the Oktoberfest 1977 - stall with balloons and soft toys
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, enjoy, drinking, beer tents, atmosphere, fun, beer krugs, beer glasses

PMR052-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the opening day of the Oktoberfest 1977 - the ghost train, with the Bavaria figure in the distance
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, enjoy, drinking, beer tents, atmosphere, fun, beer krugs, beer glasses

PMR-D11984
Greece, Island of Chalki: quayside, with day-tripper motor launch and houses in terraces.
Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, jetty, picturesque, port

PMR-D11866
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): the Dutch-style wooden drawbridge (1887) in Wieck, part of Greifswald, is raised several times a day by hand.
Keywords: colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, maritime, nautical, picturesque, sailing

PMR-D11853
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): the Dutch-style wooden drawbridge (1887) in Wieck, part of Greifswald, is raised several times a day by hand.
Keywords: colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, maritime, nautical, picturesque, sailing

PMR-D9082
Argentina, Buenos Aires: the Obelisco (Obelisk), a landmark of the city, stands in the Plaza de la Republica, and was erected in 1936 to commemorate the 400-year jubilee of the foundation of the city. The architect was Albert Prebisch and it was built in 31 days by a German company. It stands 67.5 metres high and is a National Historic Monument.
Keywords: South America, culture, heritage, architecture, capital city, Latin America

PMR-D8489
Turkey, Bodrum: archeological site of the Maussolleion of Halicarnassos, tomb of King Maussollos (=Mausoleum) in Halicarnassos (present day Bodrum), built 355-351 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ruined by an earthquake in the 13th century, the stones were plundered by the Crusaders to build St. Peter's Castle in 1402. The sign in this picture indicates the position of the former burial chamber of King Maussollos.
Keywords: antiquities, heritage, historic, archeology, architecture, Roman, Greek, Halicarnassus

PMR-D8488
Turkey, Bodrum: archeological site of the Maussolleion of Halicarnassos, tomb of King Maussollos (=Mausoleum) in Halicarnassos (present day Bodrum), built 355-351 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ruined by an earthquake in the 13th century, the stones were plundered by the Crusaders to build St. Peter's Castle in 1402. Plaster cast of part of the frieze of the Battle of the Amazons.
Keywords: antiquities, relief, stone carving, Halicarnassus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8487
Turkey, Bodrum: archeological site of the Maussolleion of Halicarnassos, tomb of King Maussollos (=Mausoleum) in Halicarnassos (present day Bodrum), built 355-351 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ruined by an earthquake in the 13th century, the stones were plundered by the Crusaders to build St. Peter's Castle in 1402. Plaster cast of part of the frieze of the Battle of the Amazons, showing a mounted Amazon fighting over the horse's hindquarters.
Keywords: antiquities, relief, stone carving, Halicarnassus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8486
Turkey, Bodrum: archeological site of the Maussolleion of Halicarnassos, tomb of King Maussollos (=Mausoleum) in Halicarnassos (present day Bodrum), built 355-351 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ruined by an earthquake in the 13th century, the stones were plundered by the Crusaders to build St. Peter's Castle in 1402. Fragment of an original frieze from the facade.
Keywords: antiquities, relief, stone carving, Halicarnassus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8485
Turkey, Bodrum: archeological site of the Maussolleion of Halicarnassos, tomb of King Maussollos (=Mausoleum) in Halicarnassos (present day Bodrum), built 355-351 BC and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ruined by an earthquake in the 13th century, the stones were plundered by the Crusaders to build St. Peter's Castle in 1402.
Keywords: antiquities, Halicarnassus, Greek, Roman, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D8408
Greece, Island of Paros: sailing ship returning from a day trip at Piso Livadi.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, boat, vessel

PMR-D6760
Ireland, County Galway, Joyce Country: Lough Corrib has more than 360 islands - one for every day of the year!
Keywords: landscape, scenery, panorama, countryside, nature, meadows, grazing, cows

PMR-D6675
Northern Ireland, Belfast: recreational meadows in the Botanic Gardens also offer shady spots on hot days.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, park, leisure, open air, horticulture, relaxation, picnic

PMR-D6295
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: tower of St. Georges Church, known as "Daniel", 90 metres high, also used as watchtower, was manned day and night, against outbreaks of fire and enemy attack. Pink cherry blossom in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6294
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: tower of St. Georges Church, known as "Daniel", 90 metres high, also used as watchtower, was manned day and night, against outbreaks of fire and enemy attack. A fine view of the town may be had by climbing the 360 steps to the gallery near the top.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6291
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: tower of St. Georges Church, known as "Daniel", 90 metres high, also used as watchtower, was manned day and night, against outbreaks of fire and enemy attack. View from the defenders' gallery on the town wall, with cherry trees in blossom.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6277
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: tower of St. Georges Church, known as "Daniel", 90 metres high, also used as watchtower, was manned day and night, against outbreaks of fire and enemy attack.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6249
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View of the inner gate with its portcullis, the defenders' gallery, the White Tower and the present-day restaurant.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D4697
The Philippines, Samar Island, Panlayahan: pupils at the local school watching the "graduation day" celebrations for primary scholars entering the junior school. Young girls and boys about to perform a dance routine.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, education, pedagogy, tuition, learning, study, Visayas

PMR-D4696
The Philippines, Samar Island, Panlayahan: pupils at the local school watching the "graduation day" celebrations for primary scholars entering the junior school. Young girls about to perform a dance routine.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, education, pedagogy, tuition, learning, study, Visayas

PMR-D4695
The Philippines, Samar Island, Panlayahan: pupils at the local school watching the "graduation day" celebrations for primary scholars entering the junior school.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, education, pedagogy, tuition, learning, study, Visayas

PMR-D4694
The Philippines, Samar Island, Panlayahan: pupils at the local school watching the "graduation day" celebrations for primary scholars entering the junior school.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, education, pedagogy, tuition, learning, study, Visayas

PMR-D4439
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: husbands relaxing at their Day Care Center.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, tourist, resort, beer, pub

PMR-D4125
Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Ruined towers for the defence of the Military Harbour, and the present day lighthouse on the Triopian Peninsula.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

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-D0831
Myanmar, Yangon: followers annointing the figure at their own "planetary post" (birth day of the week = planet) on the platform of Shwedagon Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR-D0665
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Haag an der Amper: veteran steam 2-4-0 tank locomotive 70083 operating return trips to Freising for the day.
Keywords: steam engine, vintage, rails, railway, loco

PMR-D0315
USA; Massachusetts, Plymouth: inside the replica of the "Mayflower" which sailed from England to Plymouth MA in 55 days in 1957. Contemporary pilgrim's costume.
Keywords: Pilgrim Fathers, emigration, Mayflower, early settlers, seaport, port, New England

PMR-D0314
USA; Massachusetts, Plymouth: inside the replica of the "Mayflower" which sailed from England to Plymouth MA in 55 days in 1957. The binnacle and navigation gear.
Keywords: Pilgrim Fathers, emigration, Mayflower, early settlers, seaport, port, New England

PMR-D0313
USA; Massachusetts, Plymouth: inside the replica of the "Mayflower" which sailed from England to Plymouth MA in 55 days in 1957. The captain's quarters.
Keywords: Pilgrim Fathers, emigration, Mayflower, early settlers, seaport, port, New England

PMR-D0312
USA; Massachusetts, Plymouth: inside the replica of the "Mayflower" which sailed from England to Plymouth MA in 55 days in 1957. One of the better cabins.
Keywords: Pilgrim Fathers, New England, port, seaport, early settlers, Mayflower, emigration

PMR-D0286
Germany, Berlin, Pergammon Museum: the original Ishtar Gate, the eighth gate to inner Babylon, built to the orders of King Nebuchadnezzar in about 575 BC. A copy stands in its place in present-day Iraq.
Keywords: archeological, archeology, King Nebuchadnezzar, Babylon, unique

PMR358-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: flag thrower in action.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional

PMR358-11
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: cows decorated ion the traditional manner for the return from the high alm to the valley in autumn ("Almabtrieb", "Viehabtrieb").
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial

PMR358-10
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: riders in mediaeval costumes on horses with ceremonial trappings.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, national dress, regional dress, traditional, dirndl

PMR358-09
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: uniformed bandmaster leading a brass band in smart yellow and maroon uniforms.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional, rousing

PMR358-08
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: a vintage wicker perambulator attended by girls in traditional dress.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, dirndl, pram

PMR358-06
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: a "wood spirit" in grotesquely carved wooden mask with horns, and dressed in goat skins.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional

PMR358-05
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: a "wood spirit" in grotesquely carved wooden mask, and dressed in goat skins.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional

PMR358-04
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: drummers of a silver band in rousing action.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional, dirndl

PMR358-03
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: drummers of a silver band headed by girls with flowers in traditional dress.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional, dirndl

PMR358-02
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: mock-up of the Beatenberg Funicular Railway carriage.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, ceremonial, traditional, transport

PMR358-01
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: Swiss flag-waving group in colourful costumes.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, Lederhosen, ceremonial, traditional, dirndl

PMR357-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: preparing for the Swiss National Day celebrations in the market square, Unterseen.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, chalets, colourful, architecture, bench-tables, Biergarten, cobblestones

PMR350-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the new Franz Josef Strauss Airport near Erding, taken on opening day, 17th May 1992. View of the control tower, and newly planted trees.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, München, modern, state-of-the-art, aviation

PMR350-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the new Franz Josef Strauss Airport near Erding, taken on opening day, 17th May 1992. View of the new terminal building (left) with car parks (right) and control tower.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, München, modern, state-of-the-art, aviation

PMR350-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the new Franz Josef Strauss Airport near Erding, taken on opening day, 17th May 1992. View of aircraft ramp and control tower from spectators' hill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, München, modern, state-of-the-art, aviation

PMR350-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the new Franz Josef Strauss Airport near Erding, taken on opening day, 17th May 1992. View of hangars and freight terminal from spectators' hill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, München, modern, state-of-the-art, aviation

PMR350-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Riem Airport, with original traffic hall built in Hitler's day, 1938, taken on the day it closed: 16th May 1992.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, historic, München, nostalgic, aviation

PMR350-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Riem Airport, with radar tower and airport buildings, taken on the day it closed: 16th May 1992.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, historic, München, nostalgic, aviation

PMR310-01
Germany, East Berlin: crowds on Unter den Linden on May Day 1990 showing (left to right): Zeughaus (Arsenal)(1706), Cathedral, TV Tower and Staatsrat (GDR Parliament Building).
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, sightseers

PMR261-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: market day in the Hauptmarkt, with the Red House and the Tower of St- Gangolf prominent.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR207-02
Israel, Jerusalem: the city wall on the west side, with the Citadel and David's Tower, Present-day city wall and gates were built by Suleiman the Magnificent in 1537-41.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR104K-03
Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown.

Frontal view of a monumental monolith of a priest, 7 metres high, from the classical period of the civilisation, in the central area of Kalasasaya. He holds two ritual containers ("kero") which held libations for the gods.
Keywords: High Andes, archeological site, historical site, archeology, excavations, Tiahuanacu

PMR104K-02
Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown.

A monumental monolith featuring a priest, 7 metres high, with symbols inscribed on arms and shoulders from the classical period of the civilisation, in the central area of Kalasasaya.
Keywords: High Andes, archeological site, historical site, archeology, excavations, Tiahuanacu

PMR104K-01
Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown.

The famous Puerta del Sol or Sun Gate, carved from a single block of Andesite, 2 metres high and 4 metres wide, cracked by lightning and held together with metal clamps. The central relief is Viracocha, God of Creation, head surrounded by rays of the sun.
Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site

PMR-D3918
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
A lake with fountain and water lilies.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3917
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
A lake with fountains adjoining the viewing terrace.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3916
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
A lake with fountains and water lilies with densely wooded hills behind.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3915
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
A pretty young Chinese visitor.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3914
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Two pretty girls in colourful Dong or Hmong costumes act as guides.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre, traditional, dress

PMR-D3913
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Two pretty girls in colourful Dong or Hmong costumes act as guides.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre, traditional, dress

PMR-D3912
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Two pretty girls in colourful Dong or Hmong costumes act as guides.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre, traditional, dress

PMR-D3911
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3910
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year. Here, the name plates are clearly visible.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3909
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3908
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3907
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3906
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3905
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3818
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: Dong (Kam) housewives and mothers passing the time of day.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, women, villagers, village life

PMR-D3803
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Dazhai: in this village the Yao women let their hair grow to its full length, but keep it coiled up during the day.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, hairstyles, coiffure

PMR-D3802
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Dazhai: in this village the Yao women let their hair grow to its full length, but keep it coiled up during the day.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, hairstyles, coiffure

PMR-D3801
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Dazhai: in this village the Yao women let their hair grow to its full length, but keep it coiled up during the day.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, hairstyles, coiffure

PMR-D3800
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Dazhai: in this village the Yao women let their hair grow to its full length, but keep it coiled up during the day.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, hairstyles, coiffure

PMR-D1680
Nepal, Dhulikhel: wash day at the local water pump (from Hotel Arniko). Nepal, Dhulikhel: washday at the local water pump.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1558
Nepal, Kathmandu: (from right) Basantapur Tower, Kirtipur Tower and Bhaktapur Tower, from Nasal Chowk (Courtyard) in the King's Palace, with the coronation dais to the right.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1557
Nepal, Kathmandu: coronation dais in Nasal Chowk (Courtyard) of the King's Palace, with Pancha Mukhi Hanuman Tower behind.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR194-11
Italy, Campania, Herculaneum: the ancient Roman town, buried by pyroclastic flows during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. The part of the Decumanus Maximus (main street) which has already been excavated, seen from present day ground level.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street, Ercolano

PMR184-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the first coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) appears within a few days of the snow cover melting.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, spring, flora, wildflowers, botany, botanical

PMR154-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria: view on a clear day from the top of the Zugspitze (2964 metres), looking south towards the Austrian and Italian Alps, with hiker in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view

PMR154-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria: view on a clear day from the top of the Zugspitze (2964 metres), with Mount Waxenstein (2278 metres) in the foreground, and the Loisach Valley behind.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view

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

PMR154-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria: view on a clear day from the top of the Zugspitze (2964 metres), looking north, with Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the Loisach Valley, Lake Ammer, Lake Starnberg and Munich in the far distance.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view, clear

PMR152-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Girls in the regional dress of Siebenburgen, in present day Transylvania, Romania.
Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial, Siebenbürgen

PMR146-06
Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: capital of the second Bulgarian Empire 1185-1396 (when the Turks arrived): The present-day town rises in picturesque terraces from the River Yantra which loops three times through the town.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, heritage, culture, City of the Tsars, reflections

PMR146-05
Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: capital of the second Bulgarian Empire 1185-1396 (when the Turks arrived): The present-day town rises in picturesque terraces from the River Yantra which loops three times through the town.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, heritage, culture, City of the Tsars, reflections

PMR-D2469
Iran, Isfahan: Kelisa-ye Vank (Vank Armenian Cathedral) was built between 1648 and 1655 with the approval of the Safavid rulers. The colourful frescoes illustrating bible themes, took 15 years to complete and have recently been restored. Judgement Day.
Keywords: Persia, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, colourful, historic, heritage

PMR385-11
Australia, Queensland, Airlie Beach: Rainbow Lorikeets will feed from your hand; a flock of about 50 comes to the camping ground every day at 4 p.m. (prompt!) to be fed.
Keywords: outback, wildlife, flora and fauna, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR351-06
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: horsemen carrying the flags of the city.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic , church, Christian

PMR144K-35
Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: this small stupa has eight niches for the days of the week (Wednesday has am and pm), each with its corresponding animal (garuda, tiger, lion, elephant, naga, rat, mole).
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR144K-31
Myanmar, Yangon: followers annointing the figure at their own "planetary post" (birth day of the week = planet) on the platform of Shwedagon Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR687-09
Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: visitors to the paya among the multitude of shrines; the small stupa on the right has eight niches for the days of the week (Wednesday has am and pm), each with its corresponding animal (garuda, tiger, lion, elephant, naga, rat, mole).
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR470-10
Romania, Wallachia, Curtea de Arges: facade of the lovely Bishopric Church, built 1512-17 by masterbuilder Manole for Neagoe Basarab on the site of the old metropolitan church of 1359. One of the most visited churches in Romania. The present-day red-brick monastery is visible in the background.
Keywords: national heritage, Byzantine, architecture, historic, culture, picturesque

PMR460-03
Romania, Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca: memorial to the Hungarian King Matthias Corvinus (1458-90) who was born in present day Romania (in Cluj-Napoca in 1443). Side view - with reclining resident!
Keywords: Klausenburg, natural heritage, historic, statue, sculpture, monument, bronze

PMR460-02
Romania, Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca: memorial to the Hungarian King Matthias Corvinus (1458-90) who was born in present day Romania (in Cluj-Napoca in 1443).
Keywords: Klausenburg, natural heritage, historic, statue, sculpture, monument, bronze

PMR444-06
Poland, Gdansk: the Big Mill, built in 14th century and the biggest mill in Europe, employing 18 waterwheels driven by the Raduni Canal, and producing 200 tons of flour a day. Still in use at the start of WWII. Behind is the tower of St. Catharine's Church, dating back to 1185.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, reflections, Danzig

PMR433-03
Poland, Gdansk: the Big Mill, built in 14th century and the biggest mill in Europe, employing 18 waterwheels driven by the Raduni Canal, and producing 200 tons of flour a day. Still in use at the start of WWII. Behind is the tower of St. Catharine's Church, dating back to 1185.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR529-12
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
Processional Way (original) leading under the Ishtar Gate, which would have been BASED on this structure (original is now in the Pergamon Museum, Berlin).
Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR529-11
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
assumed site of the Tower of Babel, totally removed (by Alexander the Great?), and surrounded by a square ditch/moat now full of water.
Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR529-10
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
reconstructed throne-room and dais in the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR529-09
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
line of the old city wall, originally 8 kilometres long, and "wide enough for two 4-horse chariots to pass" according to Herodotus.
Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR529-08
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
excavated ruins, with the rebuilt walls of the Processional Way in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, archeology, archeological

PMR529-07
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
the Lion of Babylon (head missing), sculpted from basalt, devouring a person; this animal is the symbol of the goddess "Ishtar", who would have been riding the lion.
Keywords: architecture, sculpture, statue, monument, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR529-06
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
the Processional Way, walls reconstructed, roadway original, looking north, out of the city.
Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR529-05
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
original walls of the Processional Way, with dragons (symbol of City God "Marduk") and bulls (symbol of Storm God "Adad")
Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR529-04
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
reconstructed gates and successive courtyards of the palace of Nebuchadnezzar II.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR529-03
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
tourist map of Irag in the reconstructed palace.
Keywords: natural heritage, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, colourful

PMR529-02
Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC):
loose reconstruction of the Ishtar Gate (the original is in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin).
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR133K-16
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: an unusual pool and golden chedi in the gardens of the monastery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-15
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: the golden boat built by the Venerable Monk Cheakaro to commemorate the legend.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-14
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: view of the gardens and chedis in front of the monastery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-13
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: the entrance to the monastery, with assorted chedis in line.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-12
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: topiary-work and model peacocks in the monastery gardens.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-11
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: the main entrance gate to the monastery, showing the handsome tiled floor.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR128K-07
Canada, Quebec City: cruise liner, MSC Poesia, on a cruise from Japan, visiting for the day.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR127K-22
USA; Massachusetts, Plymouth: replica of the "Mayflower" which sailed from England to Plymouth MA in 55 days in 1957.
Keywords: Pilgrim Fathers, emigration, Mayflower, early settlers, seaport, port, New England

PMR109K-25
France, Périgord: Le Thot Museum displays some of the present-day animals depicted in the Lascaux Caves.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-16
France, Périgord, Montignac: market stalls overlooking the river Vézere from the high stone embankment.
Keywords: Dordogne, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, market day

PMR104K-10
Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown.

Reconstructed base and steps of the Akapana man-made pyramid.
Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site

PMR104K-09
Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown.

View of the entire Kalasasaya area from the top of the Akapana Pyramid.
Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site

PMR104K-08
Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown.

The walls of the Kalasasaya, incorporating standing stones at regular intervals. (partially reconstructed)
Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site

PMR104K-07
Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown.

Cornerstone of the rectangular walls of the Kalasasaya. (partially reconstructed)
Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site

PMR104K-06
Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown.

The inside walls of the semi-subterranean temple are studded with 175 carved stone heads, all different.
Keywords: High Andes, archeological site, historical site, archeology, excavations, Tiahuanacu

PMR104K-05
Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown.

At the equinoxes the sun's rays shone through the main entrance to the Kalasasaya, on to the priest monolith. In the foreground the semi-subterranean temple.
Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site

PMR104K-04
Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown.

One of the remarkable walls of the "Temple of Standing Stones" or "Kalasasaya". (partially reconstructed)
Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site

PMR102K-24
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. View of the city from the belvedere at the base of the giant figure of Christ.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, El Morro, Cape Arica

PMR102K-23
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. View of the city from the belvedere at the base of the giant figure of Christ.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, El Morro, Cape Arica

PMR102K-22
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. The Port Authority Building, from Plaza Colón.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, architecture, public buildings

PMR102K-21
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. View of the city and El Morro (the Bluff) from a beach to the west.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, cape, Cape Arica, Christ figure

PMR102K-20
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. Hundreds of Grey Gulls, egrets, pelicans and other wading birds on a beach to the west of the city, with breaking waves in the background.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, water birds, ornithology, bird life, flora and fauna

PMR102K-19
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. Chilean flag on El Morro (the Bluff) with one of many Turkey Vultures (Cathartes Aura) flying over.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, cape, national flag, raptor, ornithology

PMR102K-18
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. El Morro (the Bluff), the landmark of the city, is laid out as a park above.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, cape, geology

PMR102K-17
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. Equestrian statue of Bernardo O'Higgins (1778-1842) the liberator of Chile from the Spaniards, in the Plaza Colón.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, monument, national hero

PMR102K-15
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. La Aduana (customs house) also designed by Gustave Eiffel, now houses the Cultural Centre.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, architecture, public buildings

PMR102K-14
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. Calle 21 de Mayo, a pedestrian precinct, is a mecca for tourists.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, shopping, souvenir shops, street kiosks

PMR102K-13
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. Bust of Cristobal Colón (Christopher Columbus) backed by a red bougainvillea in the Plaza Colón.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, monument, statue, sculpture

PMR102K-12
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. Plaza Colon and the iron-framed Cathedral of San Marcos, designed by Gustave Eiffel, and transported to Arica from Peru after an earthquake had destroyed the city.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, religious architecture, Catholic, church

PMR102K-11
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. Here: a Neotropic Cormorant (Phalocrocorax brasilianus) perches on the bole of a palm tree.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, birds, Ornithology, wildlife, flora and fauna

PMR056K-10
Malta, Valletta: Victory Day, 8th September - military band passing through City Gate.

PMR056K-09
Malta, Valletta: Victory Day, 8th September - military band passing the Triton Fountain.

PMR048K-28
Guatemala, Panajachel: Lago de Atitlan/Lake Atitlan, lying high in the volcano belt near the Pacific coast, and surrounded by volcanoes, is regarded by many as the world's most beautiful lake. Here, the first clouds of the day begin to form on Volcan Toliman.

PMR048K-24
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, visitors leaving the market on one of the brightly painted local buses.

PMR048K-23
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, the main road northwards leaves the town through the frescoed arch of a bridge.

PMR048K-22
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, a Quiche shoe-shine boy.

PMR048K-21
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, a Quiche woman by a market stall displaying a variety of woven cloths.

PMR048K-20
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, colourful Quiche women by a vegetable stall.

PMR048K-19
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, a market stall selling woven clothes in a variety of patterns.

PMR048K-18
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, a young Quiche girl, with her even younger sister slung on her back.

PMR048K-17
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, the fruit and vegetable hall in the market, tomatoes predominating!

PMR048K-16
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, the fruit and vegetable hall in the market, tomatoes predominating!

PMR048K-15
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, view of the cemetery from the top of the hill at Pascual Abaj.

PMR048K-14
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, a Maya shrine at Pascual Abaj, about one kilometre from the market, during the performing of rites. The shaman ("chujkajau") is wearing a red head-covering.

PMR048K-13
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, a Maya shrine at Pascual Abaj, about one kilometre from the market, during the performing of rites.

PMR048K-11
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, a young Mayan regards the world from a sling on his mother's back.

PMR048K-10
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, a colourful Quiche woman passes a stall owner offering carved wooden artefacts.

PMR048K-09
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, tourists and Mayans rub shoulders in the bustling market.

PMR048K-08
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, a stall in the market with a large selection of carved and painted traditional masks.

PMR048K-07
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, a stall in the market with a large selection of carved and painted traditional masks.

PMR048K-06
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, a street scene near the market with Quiche women in their distinctive dresses.

PMR048K-05
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, strawberries for sale in the market.

PMR048K-04
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, a monument contributed by the local car drivers' association in 1997, in memory of those who died in road accidents.

PMR048K-03
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, colourful Maya tombs in the town cemetry.

PMR048K-02
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, El Calvario, a chapel where Christian and pre-Columbian worship are intertwined.

PMR017K-36
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: The Propyläen in Königsplatz, München. (architect Leo von Klenze). This gateway was commissioned by King Ludwig I on 21st March 1848, the day after his abdication.
Keywords: architecture, Doric pillars, classical revival, gateway, propyleum

PMR015K-35
Iraq: Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the 3rd millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): copy of one of the ceramic lions from the Processional Way.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, Mesopotamia, Bible

PMR015K-34
Iraq: Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the 3rd millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): plan of the city under Nebuchadnezzar II in 600 BC.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, Mesopotamia, Bible

PMR015K-33
Iraq: Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the 3rd millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): assumed site of the Tower of Babel, which was pulled down by Alexander the Great, preparatory to building an even grander construction. However he died before the work had begun.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, Mesopotamia, Bible

PMR015K-32
Iraq: Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the 3rd millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): reconstructed gateway to the Northern Palace of Nebuchadnezzar II.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, Mesopotamia, Bible

PMR015K-31
Iraq: Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the 3rd millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): mark of the builder, stamped on the side of a brick.
Keywords: archeology, Bible, Mesopotamia, excavations

PMR037K-16
Namibia: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: Kuiseb River Gorge - contains water only 3-4 days a year, after rainstorms.
Keywords: sand, desert, aerial view, wind-carved shapes, sand dunes, sandhills

PMR075K-28
Spain, Lanzarote, Teguise: a group of Lanzarotenos passing the time of day.
Keywords: Canary Islands, wheelchair, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR075K-19
Spain, Lanzarote: two Lanzarotenos passing the time of day on the harbour wall.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure

PMR075K-11
Spain, Lanzarote, Arrecife: a group of Lanzarotenos passing the time of day on the seafront.
Keywords: Canary Islands, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR070K-27
Turkey, Lycia, Myra: The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC, was the leading city of Lycia. The principal interest today is the collection of rock tombs, built into the cliffs, with elaborate temple-like facades, dating from the 4th century BC. All the tombs have been plundered and many were used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Myra was a flourishing city under the Romans. Here: the substantial amphitheatre is witness to the prosperity of the town in Roman Imperial days.
Keywords: rock burials, Roman architecture, caves, Lycians, archeology, excavations, Lycia

PMR385-12
Australia, Queensland, Airlie Beach: Rainbow Lorikeets will feed from your hand; a flock of about 50 comes to the camping ground every day at 4 p.m. (prompt!) to be fed.
Keywords: outback, wildlife, flora and fauna, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR382-07
Australia, Queensland, Charters Towers: newly renovated city hall, redolent of more prosperous days.
Keywords: gold mining town, architecture

PMR565-3
Hawaii, Honolulu: Judiciary Building (Aliiolani Hall), completed in 1874, flying the flags of the U.S.A. and Hawaii. On the left is the bronze statue of King Kamehameha, almost invisible under the load of garlands (lei) as customary on festival days.
Keywords: architecture, law courts

PMR561-6
Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: Brown's Mart, a stone building which survived Cyclone Tracy on Christmas Day 1974, is now home to a theatre group.
Keywords: tropical

PMR558-6
Australia, Western Australia: Japanese "Torii" (Gate) to a Shinto shrine on the beach at Broome, reminds of the days when Japanese pearl fishers lived and worked in the area.
Keywords: tropical, colour contrast, horizon, empty, sea, sand, religious symbol

PMR681-01
Turkey, Kusadasi: visiting yachts moored along the causeway which joins the island of Guvercin Ada and its castle (1834) with the mainland. The island was originally called "Kusadasi", meaning "bird island", giving its name to the present day town.
Keywords: Ottoman, cruise boats, fortified island

PMR352-12
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: the Bishop of Bruges, with invited prelates and local church leaders.
Keywords: Brügge, church, Christian, Catholic, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR352-11
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: the Noble Brotherhood of the Hold Blood, founded about 1405, numbers 31 members and is responsible for the safekeeping of the Holy Relic. Led by the provost, wearing his chain of honour.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-10
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Tintinnabulum, Conopeum and Candle, adorned with the image of Count Derrick, the symbols of the Basilica of the Holy Blood in Bruges.
Keywords: Brügge, church, Christian, Catholic, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR352-09
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Our Lady of the Rosary (17-18th century) carried by girls in Flemish costume. Originally from the Dominican Monastery, it now resides in the church of St. Walburga.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-07
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Guild of Pilgrims: 12 chosen men with staff and palm branch, who had already made the pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-06
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: richly clad Burghers of Bruges.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-05
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: trumpeters precede the Burghers of Bruges in their welcome to Count Derrick.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-04
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Count Derrick on horseback carrying the holy relic: drops of Christ's blood in a rock crystal bottle within a glass cylinder.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-03
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: band in Flemish costume welcomes Count Derrick from the Holy Land with the precious relic.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-02
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: children of different lands link hands to symbolise the missionaries starting out from Spain to teach the world's peoples.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR352-01
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: band in purple robes plays a dirge while accompanying the pietá statue (Stabat Mater).
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR351-12
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Roman legionaires pulling a float bearing a venerated wooden carving of Jesus as "the man of pain".
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR351-11
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Roman soldiers pull a float carrying Pontius Pilate and his tribunal.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR351-10
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: the Holy Family in the stable.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR351-09
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: "Abraham with his people and flocks, on the road to Canaan".
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church

PMR351-05
Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: a band in scarlet tunics leads the procession.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic , church, Christian

PMR627-09
Spain, Fuerteventura, Puerto del Rosario: Fishing boats and docks in the present-day capital, Puerto del Rosario.
Keywords: harbour, beached boats, quayside, Canary Islands

PMR627-06
Spain, Fuerteventura: Betancuria was the island's capital until 1834, when Puerto del Rosario took that title. View of the present day small and unspoilt village, with the ex-cathedral, Santa Maria.
Keywords: Canary Islands

PMR614-01
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. The cobbled streets are swept every day. Renovated facades behind.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, Bulgarian architecture, shady street

PMR588-11
Mexico, Chichen Itza: Pyramid of Kukulkan (Quetzalcoatl), the number of whose steps amounts to the number of days in a year. Inside, a previous pyramid containing a red-painted jaguar altar/throne with jade eyes and spots.
Keywords: Maya

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.

PMR658-02
France, Périgord, Montignac: market-day stalls on the bank of the River Vézere, with reflections of the town in the water.
Keywords: mediaeval, Dordogne, national heritage, historic

PMR654-06
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru.
A fountain on the seafront, with El Morro (the bluff) in the background.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, Arica Cape, street scene

PMR654-05
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru.
El Morro (the bluff), landmark of Arica, upon which a park has been laid out, and where the military museum is to be found.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, town park, Arica Cape, cape

PMR654-04
Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru.
The Cathedral of San Marcos, in Plaza Colon, is built around an iron frame, designed by Gustave Eiffel, and was transported from Peru after a tidal wave destroyed all the churches in Arica.
Keywords: Pacific Coast, street scene, Catholic church, religious architecture, Columbus Square

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