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Aircraft (2 files)

PMR-D11558
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: YR-SEA Airbus A.320-231 (c/n 0357) of Star East Airlines at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation

PMR-D3218
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim - Fly-in (Flugtag) 4-5th July 2015.
Amateur design, assembled secretly by an East Berlin family for an attempt to fly over the Berlin wall. The aircraft was discovered before the first flight and the family arrested. Part of the Deutsches Museum collection.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, air show, fly-in, Flugtag, Oberschleissheim, historic, escape

Hong Kong pictures 1958 (50 files)

PM R.HK-35
Hong Kong 1958: Tai Pak floating restaurant, moored in the bay by Aberdeen fishing village.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

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

PMR.HK-49
Hong Kong 1958: a sampan under sail in the straits.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-48
Hong Kong 1958: Star Ferry terminal and railway station at Kowloon.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-47
Hong Kong 1958: view from the top of Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens) with straits and mainland.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-46
Hong Kong 1958: the swimming pool adjoining Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens).
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-45
Hong Kong 1958: some of the colourful figures thought up by Aw Boon Haw in Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens).
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-44
Hong Kong 1958: a colourful pagoda in Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens).
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-43
Hong Kong 1958: a colourful stupa in Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens).
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-42
Hong Kong 1958: like a filigree wedding cake - the all-white pagoda in Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens).
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-41
Hong Kong 1958: Tiger Balm Mansions, a residence of Aw Boon Haw, in Haw Par Villa.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-40
Hong Kong 1958: view of the formal gardens in Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens).
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-39
Hong Kong 1958: view over Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens), surrounded by high-density housing.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-38
Hong Kong 1958: view of Repulse Bay and beach with some of the recently-built hotels.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-37
Hong Kong 1958: a large, English-style house, overlooking Repulse Bay.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-36
Hong Kong 1958: the beach at Repulse Bay with shark-protected bathing.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-34
Hong Kong 1958: view of Aberdeen fishing village and sampans from Aplichau Island. Behind, a Chinese graveyard on the mountainside, and hotels on the top.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-33
Hong Kong 1958: view of Aberdeen fishing village and sampans from Aplichau Island. Behind, a Chinese graveyard on the mountainside, and hotels on the top.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-32
Hong Kong 1958: the colourful landing stages where boats leave for the respective floating restaurant.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-31
Hong Kong 1958: moored sampans by Aberdeen fishing village, often the only dwelling of the owners.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-30
Hong Kong 1958: sampans in Aberdeen fishing village with a forest of junk masts behind.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-29
Hong Kong 1958: view of the crowded harbour at Aberdeen fishing village, with floating restaurants and Aplichau Island.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-28
Hong Kong 1958: diesel locomotive which was in charge of the train to Sheung Shui, at Kowloon station.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-27
Hong Kong 1958: typical scenery in the New Territories, taken from the train.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-26
Hong Kong 1958: Sheung Shui station, the last stop on the line through the New Territories before the Chinese border.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-25
Hong Kong 1958: Sheung Shui village, the last stop on the railway line through the New Territories before the Chinese border.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-24
Hong Kong 1958: Sheung Shui station, the last stop on the line through the New Territories before the Chinese border.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-23
Hong Kong 1958: typical scenery with sampans in the New Territories, taken from the train.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-22
Hong Kong 1958: typical scenery in the New Territories, with railway tracks and paddy fields, taken from the train.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-21
Hong Kong 1958: an hotel near the summit of Mount Victoria.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-20
Hong Kong 1958: view from the lookout terrace on the summit of Mount Victoria.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-19
Hong Kong 1958: view from the summit of Mount Victoria showing the Wanchai area where most of the night life is to be found. Junk harbour at top left.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-18
Hong Kong 1958: view from the summit of Mount Victoria with the Star Ferry terminal and Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank building (right centre).
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-17
Hong Kong 1958: view from the summit of Mount Victoria showing the Wanchai area where most of the night life is to be found. Junk harbour at top left.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-16
Hong Kong 1958: view from the summit of Mount Victoria with the Star Ferry terminal, Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank building (right centre) and airport runway jutting out into the harbour.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-15
Hong Kong 1958: view from the summit of Mount Victoria with airport runway, built out into the bay, in the background.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-14
Hong Kong 1958: part of a sun-scorched Happy Valley Racecourse with the straits and mainland in the background.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-13
Hong Kong 1958: impression of Wanchai district at night.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-12
Hong Kong 1958: Wanchai district at night.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-11
Hong Kong 1958: Shaukiwan fishing village with sampans.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-10
Hong Kong 1958: view across the straits from the Botanical Gardens on Mount Victoria.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-09
Hong Kong 1958: rickshaw with rickshaw-boy.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-08
Hong Kong 1958: rickshaw with rickshaw-boy.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-07
Hong Kong 1958: Queen Street with ex-UK tram.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-06
Hong Kong 1958: traffic policeman on Queen Street.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-05
Hong Kong 1958: the bus terminus, Victoria.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-04
Hong Kong 1958: a rickshaw stand.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-03
Hong Kong 1958: Queen Street with ex-UK trams and local bus.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-02
Hong Kong 1958: Kowloon docks and bus terminus.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-01
Hong Kong 1958: a typical street in Kowloon.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

Penang pictures 1959 (15 files)

PMR.PN-16
Malaya, Penang Island 1959: vivid Bougainvillea flowers
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.PN-15
Malaya, Penang Island 1959: Ayer Itam Buddhist Temple - view of the turtle and fish pools from the pagoda.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.PN-14
Malaya, Penang Island 1959: Ayer Itam Buddhist Temple - view of the pagoda from the courtyard.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.PN-13
Malaya, Penang Island 1959: Ayer Itam Buddhist Temple - view towards the sea from the pagoda.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.PN-12
Malaya, Penang Island 1959: Ayer Itam Buddhist Temple - Pagoda of the 7 million Buddhas.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.PN-11
Malaya, Penang Island 1959: Ayer Itam Buddhist Temple - part of the crowded turtle pool.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.PN-10
Malaya, Penang Island 1959: Ayer Itam Buddhist Temple - Pagoda of the 7 million Buddhas.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.PN-09
Malaya, Penang Island 1959: view over Georgetown and strait with Bougainvillea in the foreground.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.PN-08
Malaya, Penang Island 1959: view over Georgetown with straits and mainland behind.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.PN-07
Malaya, Penang Island 1959: view over Georgetown with straits and mainland behind.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.PN-05
Malaya, Penang Island 1959: beach and kelong near Sandycroft Leave Centre.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.PN-04
Malaya, Penang Island 1959: the recreation area at Sandycroft Leave Centre.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.PN-03
Malaya, Penang Island 1959: view over the roof of the restaurant at Sandycroft Leave Centre.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.PN-02
Malaya, Penang Island 1959: colourful chalets shaded by Flamboyant trees (Delonix regia) at Sandycroft Leave Centre.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.PN-01
Malaya, Penang Island 1959: Flamboyant trees (Delonix regia) shading the chalets of Sandycroft Leave Centre.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

Singapore pictures 1958-9 (17 files)

PMR.SP-17
Singapore 1958: colourful figures on the "gopuram" of the Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple in South Bridge Road.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.SP-16
Singapore 1958: Chinatown greengrocer!
Keywords: British colonies, trader, vegetables, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.SP-15
Singapore 1958: the Nuffield Swimming Pool in the Britannia NAAFI Club.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.SP-14
Singapore 1958: the Nuffield Swimming Pool in the Britannia NAAFI Club, with ships in Singapöre Roads in the background.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.SP-13
Singapore 1958: St. Andrew's Church of England Cathedral.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.SP-12
Singapore 1958: Victoria Theatre and Memorial Hall.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.SP-11
Singapore 1958: Capitol Theatre at nicht.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.SP-10
Singapore 1958: Cathay Cinema at night.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.SP-09
Singapore 1958: Sago Lane, Chinatown, with trishaw.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.SP-08
Singapore 1958: Sago Street, Chinatown, with trishaw.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.SP-07
Singapore 1958: trading barges moored in Singapre River Basin, with the green-roofed Bank of China Building in the background.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.SP-06
Singapore 1958: Cavanagh Suspension Bridge over the Singapre River.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.SP-05
Singapore 1958: Queen Elizabeth Walk, laid out for the queen's coronation, with Fullarton Building and Anderson Bridge.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.SP-04
Singapore 1958: Queen Elizabeth Walk, laid out for the queen's coronation, with ships in Singapore Roads behind. (Now inland, due to reclaimed areas of land).
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.SP-03
Singapore 1958: Queen Elizabeth Walk, laid out for the queen's coronation, with Fullarton Building, Anderson Bridge and Asia Insurance Building, the only " skyscraper" in Singapore.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.SP-02
Singapore 1958: Queen Elizabeth Walk, laid out for the queen's coronation. (Now inland due to areas of reclaimed land).
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.SP-01
Singapore 1958: Victoria Theatre and Memorial Hall.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

Travel (1,171 files)

PMR131-08
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: part of the village of Pottenstein, overlooked by its castle on a rocky outcrop. View from the east.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, woods, historic, tithebarn

PMR131-04
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: part of the village of Pottenstein, overlooked by its castle on a rocky outcrop. View from the south-east.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, woods, historic

PMR120-07
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the north-east from the Marianberg, with the old bridge and weir, St. Burkard's Romanesque Basilica in the foreground, and behind (left to right): the Marienkapelle, Stift Haug (Baroque, 1691, by Petrini), Neumunster (with cupola, 11th century Romanesque Basilica with Baroque facade) and the Cathedral.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, panorama

PMR120-05
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the east from the Marienberg, with vineyard and St. Burkard's Romanesque Basilica on the near bank of the river, and the old university (red sandstone tower), St. Johannis' Church (top, left) and St. Stephan's Church (middle right) on the far bank of the River Main.
Keywords: reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, panorama

PMR120-04
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the north-east from the Marienberg, with the old bridge (built 1473-1543), Gothic Marienkapelle (with red spire), Rathaus (Town Hall) and the Cathedral.
Keywords: reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, panorama

PMR110-10
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: view of the temple from the north-east.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR110-06
Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: view of the temple and Sacred Lake from the "Son et Lumiere" terrace in the south-east.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR099-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: view to the north-east with the North Ring Road and BMW Tower and Museum from the top of the Olympia Tower.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, panorama, ring road

PMR075-10
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Split: houses built in the south east corner of the (Roman) Palace of Diocletian (foreground); view from the campanile with railway and ferry terminals and waterfront
Keywords: architecture, historic, stone, mellow, port, Adriatic Sea

PMR053-11
Austria, Tyrol, Mayrhofen: the Zillertaler Alps and the Italian border, looking south-east from the Gefrorene Wand
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, snow

PMR050-02
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: view from the Stuttgart TV-Tower, looking east, with the River Neckar Valley in the distance
Keywords: panorama, aerial view, metropolis, urban spread

PMR049-06
East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: the former Yenidze cigarette factory, designed by architect Martin Hammitszch in oriental style in 1907 for entrepreneur Hugo Zietz, who imported tobacco from Yenidze in Thrace. (1977)
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque, dome, minarets

PMR049-05
East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: courtyard and north pavilion of the Zwinger, a Baroque Palace built by Poppelmann between 1711 -28. Rebuilt after war damage 1945-64. (1977)
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR049-04
East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: Post Platz, with part of the Zwinger on the left, and new buildings on the right (1977)
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR049-03
East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: ruins of the former Residenz, bombed by the RAF on the night of 13.2.45. A rebuild is planned (1977)
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR049-02
East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: the Zwinger, a Baroque Palace built by Poppelmann between 1711 -28. Rebuilt after war damage 1945-64. (1977)
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR-D5988
Oman: an oasis with a pool of emerald water, backed by dramatic cliffs, on the south coast of Dhofar, seen from the new road.
Keywords: Arab state, barren, bleak, cliffs, colourful, geology, Gulf State, Islam, Middle East, Muslim, picturesque, rocky, rugged, sultanate, wild

PMR-D5887
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: Arab state, barren, bleak, desert city, dirt-track, geology, Gulf State, Islam, limestone, Middle East, Muslim, oasis, picturesque, rocky, rugged, sultanate, treeless, untamed, wild

PMR-D11248
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340.
This picture: the main street which connects the harbour to the Agora and is lined with Ionic columns, granite on the east and marble on the west.
Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D4373
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: flowers of the Glory tree or Flaming Glorybower (Clerodendrum splendens).
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant

PMR000-01
England, East Sussex: Sheffield Park Garden, originally laid out by 'Capability' Brown, now a National Trust property, provides a feast of colour in the aurumn.
Keywords: culture, reflections, foliage colour, botanical, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D10433
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: waterfront, to the east of the centre, dominated by a typical chapel.
Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, quayside

PMR-D9987
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Pandanus trees on the island at the east end of the garden.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9979
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Part of the lake at the east end of the garden.
Keywords: heritage, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9978
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Part of the lake at the east end of the garden.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum

PMR-D9977
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. Part of the lake at the east end of the garden.
Keywords: heritage, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9942
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: looking down into the volcanic crater of Sete Cidades from the east.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, landscape

PMR-D9627
Iceland, Vik: distant view of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island, with melt-water pool in the foreground.
Keywords: ice, clouds, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D9626
Iceland, Vik: distant view of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island, with melt-water in the foreground.
Keywords: ice, clouds, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D9625
Iceland, Vik: distant view of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island, with glacial-melt river in the foreground.
Keywords: ice, clouds, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D9624
Iceland, Vik: distant view of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island, from hotel in Brekkum.
Keywords: ice, clouds, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D9623
Iceland, Vik: distant view of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island, from hotel in Brekkum.
Keywords: ice, clouds, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D9622
Iceland: Skaftafelsjökull Glacier, part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: ice, clouds, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D9621
Iceland: distant view of Fjallsárlón Glacier, part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island, reflected in a small lake.
Keywords: ice, clouds, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D9620
Iceland: distant view of Fjallsárlón Glacier, part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: ice, clouds, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D9619
Iceland: Fjallsárlón Glacier Lake, at the foot of the Fjallsjökull Glacier, part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: ice, picturesque, landscape, clouds

PMR-D9618
Iceland: Fjallsárlón Glacier Lake, at the foot of the Fjallsjökull Glacier, part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: ice, picturesque, landscape, clouds

PMR-D9617
Iceland: Fjallsjökull Glacier, part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: ice, clouds, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D9616
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
The guide in an inflatable dinghy.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9615
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Piece of glacier ice formed into a heart shape.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9614
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9613
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9612
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9611
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9610
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9609
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Piece of glacier ice which may be 1000 years old.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9608
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9607
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9606
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9605
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9604
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9603
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9602
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9601
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Visitors are offered a tour of the lagoon in an amphibious vehicle.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9600
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9599
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9598
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9597
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9596
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9595
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9594
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9593
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9592
Iceland: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, an assortment of small icebergs often of bizarre shape which have broken off the face of the Breidamerkurjökull glacier and drift around the lagoon until they melt. The glacier is part of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: turquoise, colourful, picturesque, fantastic, fascinating, freakish, ice

PMR-D9588
Iceland: typical scenery in the Stafafell Mountains, on the east coast, with reflections in a pool and cotton-grass (Eriophorum angustifolium) growing in the verges.
Keywords: landscape, flora, botany, plants, phytography, nature

PMR-D9587
Iceland: typical scenery in the Stafafell Mountains, on the east coast, with a stream in the foreground.
Keywords: landscape, nature, scenery, clouds

PMR-D9586
Iceland: Vestrahorn mountains on the east coast.
Keywords: landscape, nature, scenery, clouds

PMR-D9585
Iceland: Lonsvik Bay on the east coast with Eystahorn mountains in the distance.
Keywords: landscape, nature, scenery, clouds

PMR-D9584
Iceland: secluded beach on the east coast protected by volcanic rocks, near the mouth of Berufjördur fjord.
Keywords: landscape, nature, scenery

PMR-D9583
Iceland: exploring volcanic rocks jutting out into the sea on the coast near the mouth of Berufjördur fjord in the east of the island.
Keywords: landscape, clouds, scenery, nature

PMR-D9582
Iceland: black volcanic beach on he coast near the mouth of Berufjördur fjord in the east of the island.
Keywords: landscape, clouds, scenery, nature

PMR-D9581
Iceland: waterfalls near Berufjördur in the east of the island, where streams gouge a way through the rocks and wild flowers cover the valley floor.
Keywords: landscape, scenery, nature, waterfall

PMR-D9580
Iceland: a fjord cuts into the mountainous scenery in the east of the island near Breiddalsvik.
Keywords: landscape, picturesque, nature, scenery

PMR-D9578
Iceland: a grassy cape on the east coast near Breiddalsvik.
Keywords: landscape, wild flowers, nature, scenery

PMR-D9577
Iceland: mountainous scenery near Breiddalsvik in the east of the island.
Keywords: landscape, scenery, nature

PMR-D9576
Iceland: mountainous scenery in the east of the island near Heydalir, where the Ring Road (No.1) bridges many rivers.
Keywords: landscape, scenery, nature

PMR-D9575
Iceland: Reindalsheidi trail near Heydalir invites hikers to the mountainous land of fjords in the east of the island.
Keywords: landscape, outdoors, walking, nature, scenery

PMR-D9574
Iceland: mountainous scenery in the east of the island, where streams gouge a way through the rocks.
Keywords: landscape, scenery, nature, waterfall

PMR-D9573
Iceland: mountainous scenery in the east of the island, with Berufjördur.in the foreground.
Keywords: landscape, nature, scenery

PMR-D9572
Iceland: mountainous scenery in the east of the island, with the fishing port of Gautavik on Berufjördur.
Keywords: landscape, nature, scenery

PMR-D9571
Iceland: mountainous scenery in the east of the island, with the fishing port of Gautavik on Berufjördur.
Keywords: landscape, nature, scenery

PMR-D9570
Iceland: mountainous scenery in the east of the island, a few kilometres south of Egilsstadir.
Keywords: landscape, waterfall, nature, scenery

PMR-D9569
Iceland: mountainous scenery in the east of the island, a few kilometres south of Egilsstadir.
Keywords: landscape, waterfall, nature, scenery

PMR-D9568
Iceland: mountainous scenery in the east of the island, a few kilometres south of Egilsstadir.
Keywords: landscape, scenery, nature, waterfall

PMR-D9505
Iceland, Reykjavik: view south-east from the tower of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), with hospital and health centre in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, capital city, panorama, aerial view, architecture

PMR-D8831
Chile, El Maiten: Lago General Carrera is the largest lake in Chile and is shared with Argentina, where it has the name Lago Buenos Aires. Of glacial origin, it is surrounded by the Andes range. View from the south-east.
Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise

PMR-D8830
Chile, El Maiten: Lago General Carrera is the largest lake in Chile and is shared with Argentina, where it has the name Lago Buenos Aires. Of glacial origin, it is surrounded by the Andes range. View from the south-east.
Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise

PMR-D8829
Chile, El Maiten: Lago General Carrera is the largest lake in Chile and is shared with Argentina, where it has the name Lago Buenos Aires. Of glacial origin, it is surrounded by the Andes range. View from the south-east..
Keywords: South America, turquoise, lake, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains

PMR-D8826
Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Lago General Carrera is the largest lake in Chile and is shared with Argentina, where it has the name Lago Buenos Aires. Of glacial origin, it is surrounded by the Andes range. View from the south-east.
Keywords: South America, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, lake, turquoise

PMR-D8825
Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Lago General Carrera is the largest lake in Chile and is shared with Argentina, where it has the name Lago Buenos Aires. Of glacial origin, it is surrounded by the Andes range. View from the south-east with the snow-capped mountains of the Andes reflected in the waters.
Keywords: South America, turquoise, lake, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains

PMR-D8822
Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo: Lago General Carrera is the largest lake in Chile and is shared with Argentina, where it has the name Lago Buenos Aires. Of glacial origin, it is surrounded by the Andes range. View from the south-east with the San Valentin/San Clemente massiv reflected in the waters.
Keywords: South America, turquoise, lake, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains

PMR-D8623
Chile. Santiago: high-rise buildings in Santiago's newly developing north-east provide accommodation - at a price.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, skyscrapers, high-rise, developments

PMR-D8621
Chile. Santiago: high-rise buildings in Santiago's newly developing north-east, including the Gran Torre Santiago, the second highest building in Latin America (right).
Keywords: South America, Latin America, skyscrapers, high-rise

PMR-D8619
Chile. Santiago: high-rise buildings in Santiago's newly developing north-east, including the Gran Torre Santiago, and the Titanium La Portada building (left).
Keywords: South America, high-rise, skyscrapers, Latin America

PMR-D8570
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: east facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, after a heavy fall of snow.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, winter

PMR-D8569
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: east facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, after a heavy fall of snow.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, winter

PMR-D8568
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: east facade of the New Palace built 1701-27 for Elector Max Emanuel of Bavaria to plans of architects Enrico Zuccalli and Joseph Effner, after a heavy fall of snow.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, winter

PMR-D8575
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: a snowy view of the east gate to the grounds of Schleissheim Palace.
Keywords: architecture, winter, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Schloss Schleissheim, park

PMR-D8367
Greece, Island of Naxos: the town of Apirathos on the east side of the central mountains.
Keywords: Greek Islands, panorama, landscape, heritage, historic, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8269
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: timber-framed St. John's Church (Johanniskirche) was built 1661-63 on the orders of August the Younger of Brauschweig-Wolfenbüttel. View from the east, with the former cemetery in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, architecture, heritage, historic

PMR-D8219
Denmark, Odense: St. Hans Church or St. Johns Church (Sct.Hans Kirke) on Norregade was built by the Knights Hospitaller in the13th century, but was rebuilt in Gothic style in 1636. East window and step gable.
Keywords: historic, heritage, culture, architecture, red brick, mediaeval

PMR-D8022
Sweden, Gothenburg: East Indiaman sailing ship "Gotheburg", a replica of the one which sank off the Gothenburg coast in 1745. Taking ten years to build, the "Gotheburg" first set sail in 2005 and has since visited over 100 ports.
Keywords: picturesque, historic ship, wooden vessel, Scandinavia

PMR-D8021
Sweden, Gothenburg: East Indiaman sailing ship "Gotheburg", a replica of the one which sank off the Gothenburg coast in 1745. Taking ten years to build, the "Gotheburg" first set sail in 2005 and has since visited over 100 ports.
Keywords: picturesque, Scandinavia, wooden vessel, historic ship

PMR-D7986
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: the north tract of the Marienberg Fortress, with the Scherenbergzwinger, from the north-east. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, fortifications, defence

PMR-D7984
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: The Sonnenturm (Sun Tower) in the south-east corner, and the Brunnentempel, built over the well. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR-D7980
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the east from the Marienberg, with vineyard and St. Burkard's Romanesque Basilica on the near bank of the river, and the old Main bridge, Marienkapelle, Cathedral of St. Killian, old university (red sandstone tower), St. Johannis' Church (top, centre) and St. Stephan's Church (middle right) on the far bank of the River Main.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic, panorama

PMR-D7979
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the north-east from the Marienberg, with the old Main bridge (built 1473-1543), Gothic Marienkapelle (with red spire), Rathaus (Town Hall) and the Cathedral of St. Killian.
Keywords: reflections, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, panorama, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR-D7603
Morocco, Essaouira: Bab Doukkala, the main gate to the medina from the north east, was built in the 18th century at the same time as the town walls on the orders of the Alaouite Sultan, Mohammed Ben Abdullah.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7599
Morocco, Essaouira: Bab Doukkala, the main gate to the medina from the north east, was built in the 18th century at the same time as the town walls on the orders of the Alaouite Sultan, Mohammed Ben Abdullah.
Keywords: Africa, national heritage, historic, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7398
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. The Decumanus Maximus, looking north east, with the Tingis (Tangier) Gate at the far end.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D6753
Northern Ireland, County Fermanagh: Florence Court (National Trust), a Palladian mansion dating from the mid-18th century and the home of the Cole family, the Earls of Enniskillen until 1973. View of the facade from the north-east.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, stately home, estate, gardens, manor house

PMR-D6748
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view from the cliff-top path to the east, with a rocky cove in the foreground, and showing many half-exposed basalt columns on the cliff face.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic

PMR-D6745
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view from the cliff-top path to the east, with succeeding headlands, showing many half-exposed basalt columns on the cliff face.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic

PMR-D6653
Northern Ireland, Belfast: Belfast City Hall is a work of architect Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas, and was completed in 1906 in a baroque revival style using Portland stone. View from the south-east, showing the corner towers.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, classical, culture, masonry, capital city, metropolis

PMR-D6565
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: built between 1817 and 1861, the 63-metre-high Wellington Monument stands in the south-east of Phoenix Park.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, landscape, capital city, architecture, column

PMR-D6479
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. The east facade with moat and stone bridge.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6478
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Part of the east facade, reflected in the water of the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6477
England, Kent, Ightham Mote (National Trust): in a secluded part of rural Kent, the manor house dates back to about 1340 AD. Elizabethan-type chimneys on the south east corner, with the stone bridge over the moat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, mediaeval

PMR-D6432
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: north-east wing of the courtyard of the Castle of the Knights of the Teutonic Order, currently occupied by the Finanzamt (Tax Department).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order

PMR-D6287
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: Deininger Tor, the town's south-east gate acquired its present form in 1517. View from the defenders' gallery on the town wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6274
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: Deininger Tor, the town's south-east gate acquired its present form in 1517. View from Deininger Strasse.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6184
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: Bayertor, the later east gate to the town, built in 1425, with painted facade.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6182
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: Schmalzturm or Schöner Turm, the original east gate to the town, rebuilt in the 15th century.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6121
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: Lancing College Chapel was completed in 1875 in neo-Gothic style on the orders of the Revd. Nathaniel Woodard, founder of the college. Architects were R.Herbert Carpenter and William Slater. View of the nave, looking east.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, flying buttresses

PMR-D6082
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. The magnificent 15th century East Window.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine, stained glass

PMR-D6081
England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. The nave, looking east.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine

PMR-D6070
Oman, Taqah: view of the Museum of the Frankincense Land, with a group of Frankincense trees (Boswellia sacra) in the foreground.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, park, gardens, bush, botanical, botany, architecture

PMR-D6069
Oman, Taqah: view of the Museum of the Frankincense Land, with a canal boat at the landing stage in the foreground.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, park, gardens

PMR-D6068
Oman, Taqah: part of the ruins of the ancient city of Zafar, founded over 3000 years ago, in the Al Baleed Archeological Site. It was an important port in the frankincense trade during the 12th-16th centuries.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, heritage, excavations, historic

PMR-D6067
Oman, Taqah: part of the ruins of the ancient city of Zafar, founded over 3000 years ago, in the Al Baleed Archeological Site. It was an important port in the frankincense trade during the 12th-16th centuries.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, heritage, excavations, historic

PMR-D6066
Oman, Taqah: courtyard of the Museum of the Frankincense Land, with a tree (Boswellia sacra) in the centre.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture

PMR-D6065
Oman, Taqah: private dining cubicle in a restaurant, as frequently used by Omani family groups.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, tradition, custom, eating

PMR-D6064
Oman, Taqah: private dining cubicle in a restaurant, as frequently used by Omani family groups.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, tradition, custom, eating

PMR-D6063
Oman, Taqah: private dining cubicles in a restaurant, as frequently used by Omani family groups.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, tradition, custom, eating

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

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

PMR-D6060
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: the traditional musical accompaniment in the majlis.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation, dishdasha, instruments, drum

PMR-D6059
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: tented majlis (place of assembly) where meals are served.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation, Bedouin

PMR-D6058
Oman, Muscat: an old watchtower overlooking the buildings of Old Muscat, with the Omani flag flying high.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, defence, fortifications

PMR-D6057
Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, aflaj

PMR-D6056
Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, aflaj

PMR-D6055
Oman, Muscat: golden "coffee pot" feature, surrounded by flower beds, on a traffic island.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D6054
Oman, Muscat: the auditorium of the Royal Opera House, inaugurated in 2011. The building takes its motifs from Islamic, Mughal, Oriental and European art.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture, concerts , music

PMR-D6053
Oman, Muscat: the main staircase in the foyer of the Royal Opera House, inaugurated in 2011. The building takes its motifs from Islamic, Mughal, Oriental and European art.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture, concerts , music

PMR-D6052
Oman, Muscat: part of the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. The inner architecture shows many influences, including, here, that of Cordoba in southern Spain.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture

PMR-D6051
Oman, Muscat: part of the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. The inner architecture shows many influences, including, here, that of Cordoba in southern Spain.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, artistic, culture

PMR-D6050
Oman, Muscat: part of the Persian carpet in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque showing the floral pattern and rich colours. It is a single piece 70 x 60 metres covering an area of 4263 square metres. Woven near Nishabur, Khurasan, it took 600 women four years to complete, has 1,700,000,000 knots, and weighs 21 tonnes.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, colourful, artistic, elegant

PMR-D6049
Oman, Muscat: polychrome floral panels in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, faience, culture, artistic, colourful

PMR-D6048
Oman, Muscat: the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble. The Italian chandelier is the world's largest. The hand-woven carpet was produced in Iran and measures 60 x 70 metres, making it the world's second largest.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, balance, proportion, symmetry, elegance, dome , cupola, artistic

PMR-D6047
Oman, Muscat: the central chandelier in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is 8 metres in diameter and 14 metres in length with 1122 lamps, together weighing 8 tonnes.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, dome, cupola, balance , proportion, symmetry, elegance, majestic, artistic

PMR-D6046
Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, prayer, worship, faience

PMR-D6045
Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, prayer, worship, faience

PMR-D6044
Oman, Muscat: the Ladies' Prayer Hall in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, showing the Turkish crystal chandeliers
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship

PMR-D6043
Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, faience, prayer, worship

PMR-D6042
Oman, Muscat: ministerial building, with the gardens of the Grand Mosque in the foreground.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, picturesque, colourful

PMR-D6041
Oman, Muscat: the main entrance and dome of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422).
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble

PMR-D6040
Oman, Muscat: reflections in the polished marble forecourt of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship

PMR-D6039
Oman, Muscat: the principal minaret of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, 90 metres high, shows Egyptian influence.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble

PMR-D6038
Oman, Muscat: fountain and falaj (water channel) in the gardens of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, with the entrance and dome of the prayer hall behind.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, architecture, sultanate, prayer, worship, marble

PMR-D6037
Oman, Muscat: a young Omani in the soukh with his father.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, child, boy, youngster, toy, son, family

PMR-D6036
Oman, Muscat: view of Old Muscat with government buildings and Al Alam Palace. In the background are the two Portuguese forts, Jalali and Mirani which defended the harbour.
Keywords: oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, picturesque, heritage, historic

PMR-D6032
Oman, Wadi Ayun: Arabian camel (Camelus dromedarius).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, ship of the desert, dromedary

PMR-D6031
Oman, Salalah: mausoleum of An Nabi Ayub (Prophet Job).
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, Bible, Koran, patriarch

PMR-D6029
Oman, Salalah: palm trees on the beach against the evening sky.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, silhouette, sunset, twilight, sundown

PMR-D6028
Oman: Ain Razat freshwater spring, view of the caves.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, geology

PMR-D6025
Oman: Ain Razat freshwater spring, view from the cave.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, geology

PMR-D6020
Oman: Tawi Attair Sinkhole, at 210 metres, one of the world's deepest, caused by the collapse of an underground cavern, provides nesting places for Pale Crag Martins and many other birds.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, geology, limestone

PMR-D6019
Oman, Wadi Darbat: a natural bridge in the limestone cliffs.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, geology, phenomenon

PMR-D6018
Oman, Wadi Darbat: a large Tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica) provides welcome shade for visitors.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, flora

PMR-D6016
Oman, Wadi Darbat: a green oasis in the Jebel Samhan uplands, with a watering camel in the foreground.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, dromedary, wildlife

PMR-D6015
Oman, Wadi Darbat: a green oasis in the Jebel Samhan uplands, with a watering camel in the foreground.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, dromedary, wildlife

PMR-D6014
Oman, Wadi Darbat: a green oasis in the Jebel Samhan uplands, with a watering camel in the foreground.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, dromedary, wildlife

PMR-D6012
Oman, Wadi Darbat: shady woodland in the uplands of Jebel Samhan.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside

PMR-D6011
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of Hadhramaut. View of the city on its commanding position on high ground, surrounded by impregnable walls of limestone slabs, originally maybe 10m high.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation, defence, fortifications

PMR-D6010
Oman, Khor Rori: one of the khors (creeks) which are to be found on this coast. It is overlooked by the ancient city of Sumhuram, a major port for the export of frankincense. The freshwater is full of fish, which attract many acquatic birds.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature reserve

PMR-D6009
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of part of the main gate which consisted of three successive wooden doors and a postern gate.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6008
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the "Monumental Building" which housed a 25-metre-deep well and fresh water reservoir.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6007
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6006
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the Sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the well-preserved walls of the temple complex.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6005
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of a street with restored mud-brick walls of houses.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6004
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense . The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls and limestone ablutions basin in a room of the temple.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6003
Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation

PMR-D6002
Oman, Taqah: view of the town and its beach from a rocky promontory nearby.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, colourful, surf, sand, panorama

PMR-D6001
Oman, Taqah: Omani drivers wearing the traditional dishdashas , with the town and beach in the background.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, colourful, surf, sand, panorama

PMR-D6000
Oman, Taqah: view of the town and its beach from a look-out point on the neighbouring cliffs.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, colourful, surf, sand, panorama

PMR-D5999
Oman, Taqah: view of the town and its beach from a look-out point on the neighbouring cliffs.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, colourful, surf, sand, panorama

PMR-D5998
Oman, Salalah: Beach Resort Hotel, from the beach.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, accommodation, architecture

PMR-D5991
Oman, Salalah: Beach Resort Hotel, from the beach.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, accommodation, architecture

PMR-D5989
Oman: the new road along the Dhofar coast, a splendid feat of engineering.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, rocky, construction, road-building, corniche

PMR-D5987
Oman: an oasis with a pool of emerald water, backed by dramatic cliffs, on the south coast of Dhofar, seen from the new road.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, rocky, wild, rugged, barren, bleak, colourful

PMR-D5986
Oman: view of the south coast of Dhofar from the new road.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, rocky, wild, rugged, barren, bleak, colourful

PMR-D5985
Oman: view of the south coast of Dhofar from the new road.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, rocky, wild, rugged, barren, bleak, colourful

PMR-D5984
Oman: view of the south coast of Dhofar from the new road.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, rocky, wild, rugged, barren, bleak, colourful, treeless

PMR-D5983
Oman: the new road along the Dhofar coast, a splendid feat of engineering.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, rocky, construction, road-building, corniche

PMR-D5982
Oman, Shuwaymiyah: sunset from the beach.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, tranquil, peaceful

PMR-D5981
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah, with its long escarpment; view from the oasis.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5980
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah, with its long escarpment; view from the oasis, where a trickle of water escapes into the desert.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5979
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah, with its long escarpment; view from the oasis.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5978
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah, with its long escarpment; view from the oasis.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5977
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by limestone cliffs with bizarre stalactites and caves and fringed with palm trees.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5976
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by limestone cliffs with bizarre stalactites and caves and fringed with palm trees.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5975
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by sunlit reeds.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5974
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by limestone cliffs with bizarre stalactites and caves and fringed with palm trees.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5973
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by limestone cliffs with bizarre stalactites and caves and fringed with palm trees.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5972
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by limestone cliffs with bizarre stalactites and caves and fringed with palm trees.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5971
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah, with its long escarpment.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5970
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5969
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5968
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5967
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5966
Oman: rugged limestone scenery of Wadi Shuwaymiyah.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, rugged, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5965
Oman, Sawqirah: Landcruisers on the spectacular limestone escarpment, parallel to the coast, south of Sawqirah, with the Arabian Sea in the distance.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, rugged, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5963
Oman, Sawqirah: view of the coastal plain from the spectacular limestone escarpment, parallel to the coast, south of Sawqirah, with the Arabian Sea in the distance.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, rugged, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5962
Oman, Sawqirah: view of the coastal plain from the spectacular limestone escarpment, parallel to the coast, south of Sawqirah, with the Arabian Sea in the distance.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, rugged, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5961
Oman, Sawqirah: view of the coastal plain from the spectacular limestone escarpment, parallel to the coast, south of Sawqirah, with the Arabian Sea in the distance.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, rugged, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5960
Oman, Sawqirah: view of the coastal plain from the spectacular limestone escarpment, parallel to the coast, south of Sawqirah, with the Arabian Sea in the distance.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, rugged, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5959
Oman, Sawqirah: view of the coastal plain from the spectacular limestone escarpment, parallel to the coast, south of Sawqirah, with the Arabian Sea in the distance.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, rugged, barren, treeless, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5958
Oman, Sawqirah: free-ranging donkeys eating discarded fruit at the roadside.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, ass, equine, scavenging

PMR-D5956
Oman, Duqm: flowers of Desert Rose (Adenium arabicum = obesum)
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, botany, flora, colourful

PMR-D5955
Oman, Duqm.: City Hotel.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, accommodation, architecture

PMR-D5954
Oman: flock of gulls and terns on the beach, north of Duqm.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, birds, ornithology, seagulls

PMR-D5953
Oman: Toyota Landcruisers in sight of the sea, north of Duqm.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert , expedition

PMR-D5952
Oman: Toyota Landcruisers at a Bedouin camp in the Wahabi Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, isolated, expedition

PMR-D5951
Oman: inside a Bedouin "tent" in the Wahabi Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, tradition, shade, cool, shelter, carpets

PMR-D5950
Oman: youngsters at a Bedouin camp in the Wahabi Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, children, kids

PMR-D5949
Oman: a "petrol station" at a Bedouin camp in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, expedition

PMR-D5948
Oman: a mosque, alone in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5947
Oman: Toyota Landcruisers in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, expedition

PMR-D5946
Oman: Toyota Landcruisers in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, expedition

PMR-D5945
Oman: Desert Nights Camp, in the Wahiba Sands, south of Al Wasil.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation

PMR-D5944
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: Arabian camels (Camelus dromedarius) in the Wahiba Sands.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, ship of the desert, dromedary

PMR-D5943
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: Arabian camel (Camelus dromedarius) in the Wahiba Sands.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, ship of the desert, dromedary

PMR-D5942
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: Arabian camels (Camelus dromedarius) in the Wahiba Sands.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, ship of the desert, dromedary

PMR-D5941
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: the central pavilion, a shady area for rest and relaxation.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation

PMR-D5940
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: the central pavilion, a shady area for rest and relaxation.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation

PMR-D5939
Oman, Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp: overnight cabins arranged in a circle around the central pavilion.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, accommodation

PMR-D5938
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: ultra light flying wing giving pleasure flights over the sand dunes.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, aerial, desert

PMR-D5937
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp, Wahiba Sands: sand dunes in late afternoon light.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, light & shade, picturesque, photogenic

PMR-D5936
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: Toyota Landcruisers in the sand dunes.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort

PMR-D5935
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: Toyota Landcruiser in the sand dunes.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort

PMR-D5934
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: Toyota Landcruiser in the sand dunes.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort

PMR-D5933
Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp: ultra light aircraft giving pleasure flights over the sand dunes.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort

PMR-D5932
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: mixed vegetation near the entrance to the wadi.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, rocky, picturesque, palm trees

PMR-D5931
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: view into the rugged steep-sided gorge.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky, craggy, geology

PMR-D5930
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the green waters of the steep-sided upper pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky

PMR-D5929
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the green waters of the steep-sided upper pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky

PMR-D5928
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the waters of the steep-sided upper pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky

PMR-D5927
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: waters of the upper pool, looking into the gorge.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5926
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: waters of the upper pool, looking into the gorge.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5925
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: recreational area adjacent to the cafe and lifeguard post.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5924
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: green waters of the lower pool, surrounded by palm trees.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5923
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: green waters of the lower pool, surrounded by palm trees.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5922
Oman: colourful Bougainvillea flowers near Wadi al Khalid.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, blooms, bush, shrub, botany, flora

PMR-D5921
Oman: Landcruisers lined up outside a Pakistani restaurant during a mealstop near Wadi al Khalid.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, roadside cafe, food-stop

PMR-D5920
Oman: "Camel waste disposal unit": camels eating cardboard cartons from a refuse container on the road to Ibra.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedaries, scavenging

PMR-D5919
Oman: "Camel waste disposal unit": camels making a meal from a refuse container on the road to Ibra.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedaries, scavenging

PMR-D5918
Oman: blue-domed mosque on the road to Ibra.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture

PMR-D5917
Oman, Zukait: one of the prehistoric "beehive tombs" dating from 3500-2000 BC. Their true purpose has not been established.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, archeology

PMR-D5916
Oman, Zukait: one of the prehistoric "beehive tombs" dating from 3500-2000 BC. Their true purpose has not been established.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, archeology

PMR-D5915
Oman, Zukait: one of the prehistoric "beehive tombs" dating from 3500-2000 BC. Their true purpose has not been established.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, archeology

PMR-D5914
Oman, Zukait: stele, describing the prehistoric "beehive tombs" dating from 3500-2000 BC. Their true purpose has not been established.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, archeology

PMR-D5913
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: cultivated terraces adjacent to the village of A'Sheregah on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rocky, wild, geology, limestone, chasm, agriculture, crops

PMR-D5912
Oman, Saiq Plateau: kitten in Al Ayn.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, photogenic, cat, pet, animal

PMR-D5911
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: view of the village of A'Sheragah with its terraces and falaj (irregation channel) on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5910
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: a tiled doorway in the village of Al Ayn on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, faience, ceramic, colourful

PMR-D5909
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: view of the village of Al Aqr from Al Ayn on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5908
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: a natural water hole near the village of Al Ayn, overlooking Wadi Al Ayn.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5907
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the village of Al Ayn, with a terrace of gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5906
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view of the village of Al Aqr from the village of Al Ayn, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5905
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the Saiq Plateau, 2200 metres, showing the numerous terraces.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5904
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the Saiq Plateau, with the village of Al Ayn on its rocky spur in the foreground, and A'Sheragah in the distance.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5903
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the Saiq Plateau, 2200 metres.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5901
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, with Omani drivers wearing traditional dishdashas in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5900
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, with the village of Al Ayn on its rocky spur.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5899
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, with the village of A'Sheragah and its terraces.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5898
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn. Villages of A'Sheragah (left) and Al Ayn (right) on the far side.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5897
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis

PMR-D5896
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis

PMR-D5895
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5894
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis

PMR-D5893
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: view among the date palms. Most of the underplanted bananas have disappeared.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis, palm-trees, grove

PMR-D5892
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: watch towers protruding from the sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis, historic

PMR-D5891
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: view towards Nizwa with part of the modern town.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5890
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5889
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5888
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5886
Oman: barren mountains dominate the plain east of Nizwa, approaching Birkat al Mawz.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5885
Oman, Nizwa: balconies of the Hotel Al Diyar overlooking the central court and swimming pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, accommodation

PMR-D5884
Oman, Nizwa: topiary work outside the walls of the modernised soukhs.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade, architecture

PMR-D5883
Oman, Nizwa: exotic golden pavilion at the entrance to the East Soukh.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade, architecture, colourful

PMR-D5882
Oman, Nizwa: a corner of the East Soukh devoted to traditional Bahla earthenware pottery, a popular souvenir with visitors.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade

PMR-D5881
Oman, Nizwa: general view of the modernised bunting-strewn East Soukh.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade, pottery, souvenirs

PMR-D5880
Oman, Nizwa: strings of bunting decorate the soukh using masses of Omani flags.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade

PMR-D5879
Oman, Nizwa: traditionally-shaped Bahla earthenware pottery jars displayed in the East Soukh and popular as souvenirs.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade, pottery, souvenirs

PMR-D5878
Oman, Nizwa: sacks of herbs and spices in the soukh.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade

PMR-D5877
Oman, Nizwa: sacks of herbs and spices in the soukh.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade

PMR-D5876
Oman, Nizwa: stall in the soukh offering sacks of spices, with young sales assistants.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5875
Oman, Nizwa: vegetable stall in the soukh, with owner sitting in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, trade, greengrocery

PMR-D5874
Oman, Nizwa: shop in the soukh, selling halwa and other Omani sweets and confectionery.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, business, sweetmeats

PMR-D5873
Oman, Nizwa: a young camel about to be driven off in a pick-üp truck by his new owner at the livestock market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedary, bazaar, soukh

PMR-D5872
Oman, Nizwa: a truckload of young camels at the livestock market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedary, bazaar, soukh

PMR-D5871
Oman, Nizwa: a truckload of young camels at the livestock market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedary, bazaar, soukh

PMR-D5870
Oman, Nizwa: young camel being unloaded from a truck at the livestock market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, dromedary, bazaar, soukh

PMR-D5869
Oman, Jabrin: plan of Jabreen Castle (Gabrin Fort) which dates back to about 1672 and has recently been throughly renovated.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic

PMR-D5868
Oman, Jabrin: colourfully decorated roof of the dining hall of Jabreen Castle (Gabrin Fort) which dates back to about 1672 and has recently been throughly renovated.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic, ornate, beams

PMR-D5867
Oman, Jabrin: view of the town, at the foot of barren mountains, from Jabreen Castle.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic

PMR-D5866
Oman, Jabrin: the entrance to Jabreen Castle (Gabrin Fort) which dates back to about 1672 and has recently been throughly renovated.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture, fortress, defence, historic

PMR-D5865
Oman, Al Hamra: a nearby sea of date palms provides a patch of green.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, trees, agriculture

PMR-D5863
Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin

PMR-D5862
Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin

PMR-D5861
Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin

PMR-D5859
Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin

PMR-D5858
Oman, Al Hamra: traditional mud brick buildings in the old quarter are mostly empty and deserted.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, adobe, abandoned, ruin

PMR-D5857
Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): the village is a green oasis in barren surroundings
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque

PMR-D5856
Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): traditional method of keeping water cool, before the time of refrigerators..
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5855
Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): the village stands on a steep hillside; the inhabitants are accustomed to the steps.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque

PMR-D5854
Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): the ruined watchtower overlooking the village.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5853
Oman: approaching Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5852
Oman: approaching Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5851
Oman: approaching Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5850
Oman: approaching Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5849
Oman, Al Alamain: the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi) from Sharafat al Alamayn, ca. 2000 metres high.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, panorama

PMR-D5848
Oman, Al Alamain: the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi) from Sharafat al Alamayn, ca. 2000 metres high.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, panorama

PMR-D5847
Oman, Al Alamain: Shorfet Al Alamain (Sharafat al Alamayn) Hotel, ca. 2000 metres high in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5846
Oman, Al Alamain: Shorfet Al Alamain (Sharafat al Alamayn) Hotel, ca. 2000 metres high in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5845
Oman: Omani drivers, dressed for 2000m. altitude, in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5844
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5843
Oman: the village of Bilad Sayt in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, traditional

PMR-D5842
Oman: the village of Bilad Sayt in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, traditional

PMR-D5841
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5840
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5839
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5838
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5837
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5836
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5835
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5834
Oman: Snake Gorge in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5833
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track

PMR-D5832
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5831
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5830
Oman: Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5829
Oman: Landcruisers in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, off-road vehicles, limestone

PMR-D5828
Oman: Landcruisers in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, off-road vehicles, limestone

PMR-D5827
Oman: entering Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5826
Oman: entering Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5825
Oman, Nakhal: the river, just below the warm springs of Ain A'Thawwarah, is a popular place for local people to paddle and bathe.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, spa

PMR-D5824
Oman, Nakhal: Omani family enjoying a picnic in the shade near to the warm springs of Ain A'Thawwarah.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, oasis, children, eating, mealtime

PMR-D5823
Oman, Nakhal: view of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times, showing its full extent and the rocky spur on which it was built.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5822
Oman, Nakhal: view of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times, showing the rocky spur on which it was built, with the Omani flag flying proudly.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5821
Oman, Nakhal: view of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times, showing the rocky spur on which it was built, with the Omani flag flying proudly.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5820
Oman, Nakhal: Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times: view from the "keep", with the town and its mosque in the distance.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5819
Oman, Nakhal: the "keep" and part of the natural rock spur, on which it is built, of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications, crenellations

PMR-D5818
Oman, Nakhal: the "keep" and outer walls of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times, with Jebel Nakhal, a spur of the Western Hajar mountains, behind.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications

PMR-D5817
Oman, Nakhal: view of the town and its mosque from the walls of the fortress, with Jebel Nakhal, a spur of the Western Hajar mountains, behind.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis

PMR-D5816
Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour

PMR-D5815
Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour

PMR-D5814
Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour

PMR-D5813
Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour

PMR-D5811
Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour

PMR-D5810
Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour

PMR-D5809
Oman, Barka: unloading the latest catch from the fishing boats, adjacent to the market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, port, harbour

PMR-D5808
Oman, Barka: varieties of fish on offer in the fish market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5807
Oman, Barka: varieties of fish on offer in the fish market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5806
Oman, Barka: growers offering their produce in the fruit and vegetable market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5805
Oman, Barka: strange produce in the fruit and vegetable market.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5804
Oman, Muscat: sunset, from the beach.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, peaceful, tranquil

PMR-D5803
Oman, Muscat: the newly-restored Mirani Fort , built by the Portuguese in the 16th century to defend the harbour.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, fortress, defence

PMR-D5802
Oman, Muscat: minaret of the blue-tiled Al Khor Mosque, with the restored Mirani Fort behind, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, fortress, defence

PMR-D5801
Oman, Muscat: Sultan Qaboos' Al Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in 1972. View from the gardens.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5799
Oman, Muscat: one of the arcaded colonnades flanking the approach to Al Alam royal palace, with colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque

PMR-D5798
Oman, Muscat: facade of Sultan Qaboos' Al Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in 1972.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate

PMR-D5797
Oman, Muscat: a section of the original city walls of Old Muscat, snaking up the hillside, with regular watchtowers built on. Flower gardens adjoining the Sultan's Palace, Al Alam, in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, colourful, picturesque, historic

PMR-D5796
Oman, Muscat: a section of the original city walls of Old Muscat, snaking up the hillside, with regular watchtowers built on. Flower gardens adjoining the Sultan's Palace, Al Alam, in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, colourful, picturesque, historic

PMR-D5795
Oman, Muscat: the Royal Opera House , inaugurated in 2011. Contractor: Carillion.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, concerts, music

PMR-D5794
Oman, Muscat: colourful gardens of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, minarets

PMR-D5793
Oman, Muscat: colourful gardens of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, minarets

PMR-D5792
Oman, Muscat: modern hotel in a bay sheltered by by dark, barren mountains, on the coast east of Muscat.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime, rocks, cliffs

PMR-D5791
Oman, Muscat: natural bridge in the limestone cliffs, on the coast east of Muscat.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime, rocks, cliffs

PMR-D5790
Oman, Muscat: village surrounded by dark, barren crags, on the coast east of Muscat.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime, rocks, cliffs

PMR-D5789
Oman, Muscat: village surrounded by dark, barren crags, on the coast east of Muscat.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime, rocks, cliffs

PMR-D5788
Oman, Muscat: unusual black rocky outcrop off the coast east of Muscat.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime

PMR-D5787
Oman, Muscat: traditional wooden dhow used for trading or pleasure trips, flying the flag of Oman.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, ship, boat, maritime

PMR-D2101
Oman, Muscat: the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422), was built with 300,000 tons of Indian sandstone by Carillion Alawi LLC and took six years and seven months to complete. Oman, Muscat: the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, dedicated on 4th May 2001 (10th Safar 1422), was built with 300,000 tons of Indian sandstone by Carillion Alawi LLC and took six years and seven months to complete.
Keywords: architecture, oil wealth, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultanate, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D5285
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: view of the south-east (entrance) side of the tree-shaded courtyard of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60, from the iwan on the opposite side.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5284
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: facade and iwan on the south-east side of the inner courtyard of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5154
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: the Nodir Divan-Begi madrasa, built in 1622, on the east side of the Lab-i Hauz pool.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5144
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: facade and iwan on the east side of the courtyard of Po-i-Kalyan Mosque.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D4716
The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Leyte, Tacloban: tsunami warning sign on the east coast.
Keywords: seaview, flooding, waves, tidal wave, danger

PMR-D4538
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog City: tranquil scene at sunset on the north-east coast.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, mood, peaceful, nature, landscape

PMR-D4537
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog City: tranquil scene at sunset on the north-east coast.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, mood, peaceful, nature, landscape, reflections

PMR-D4536
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog City: tranquil scene at sunset on the north-east coast.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, mood, peaceful, nature, landscape, reflections

PMR-D4483
Thailand, Phang-Nga: aerial view of part of Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park, with its karst rocks protruding from the sea.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4482
Thailand, Phang-Nga: aerial view of part of Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park, with its karst rocks protruding from the sea.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4481
Thailand, Phang-Nga: aerial view of part of Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park, with its karst rocks protruding from the sea.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4477
Thailand, Phuket Island: Dead Leaf or Indian Leafwing Butterflies (Kallima paralekta) feeding on pineapple in Phuket Bird Park.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, lepidoptera, camouflage, disguise, imitation, insect, nymphalid

PMR-D4476
Thailand, Phuket Island: Common Sun Skink (Eutropis multifasciata) in Phuket Bird Park.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, lizards, reptiles, scincidae

PMR-D4475
Thailand, Phuket Island: Common Sun Skink (Eutropis multifasciata) in Phuket Bird Park.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, lizards, reptiles, scincidae

PMR-D4474
Thailand, Phuket Island: Dead Leaf or Indian Leafwing Butterflies (Kallima paralekta) feeding on pineapple in Phuket Bird Park.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, lepidoptera, camouflage, disguise, imitation, insect, nymphalid

PMR-D4473
Thailand, Phuket Island: Clipper butterfly (Parthenos sylvia) feeding on pineapple in Phuket Bird Park.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, lepidoptera, insect, nymphalid

PMR-D4472
Thailand, Phuket Island: Dead Leaf or Indian Leafwing Butterflies (Kallima paralekta) feeding on pineapple in Phuket Bird Park.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, lepidoptera, camouflage, disguise, imitation, insect, nymphalid

PMR-D4471
Thailand, Phuket Island: guide map to Phuket Bird Park.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, plan , diagram, illustration

PMR-D4470
Thailand, Phuket Island: convincing replicas of hippopotamus family in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, mock-up, model, tableau

PMR-D4469
Thailand, Phuket Island: guide map to Phuket Zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, plan, diagram, illustration

PMR-D4468
Thailand, Phuket Island: Pied Imperial Pigeons (Ducula bicolor) in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, ornithology, doves

PMR-D4467
Thailand, Phuket Island: Eastern or Pacific Reef Heron (Egretta sacra) in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, waterfowl, ornithology, egrets

PMR-D4466
Thailand, Phuket Island: Eastern or Pacific Reef Heron (Egretta sacra) in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, waterfowl, ornithology, egrets

PMR-D4465
Thailand, Phuket Island: Pearl or Helmeted Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, ornithology, birds, Galliformes

PMR-D4464
Thailand, Phuket Island: Asian elephants performing in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, pachyderms, animals, mammals, fauna

PMR-D4463
Thailand, Phuket Island: awe-inspiring dragon's head emerging from its cave in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, myths, legends, model, mock-up

PMR-D4462
Thailand, Phuket Island: trainer, with his head in a crocodile's jaws, in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, reptiles, amphibians, fauna

PMR-D4461
Thailand, Phuket Island: trainer holding aloft a young crocodile in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, reptiles, amphibians, fauna

PMR-D4460
Thailand, Phuket Island: crocodiles in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, reptiles, amphibians, fauna

PMR-D4459
Thailand, Phuket Island: trained monkey with umbrella in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, apes, performing, animals, mammals, fauna, stage

PMR-D4458
Thailand, Phuket Island: Grey-headed Swamp Hen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, waterfowl, crakes, rails, ornithology

PMR-D4457
Thailand, Phuket Island: Grey-headed Swamp Hen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, waterfowl, crakes, rails, ornithology

PMR-D4456
Thailand, Phuket Island: Grey-headed Swamp Hen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, waterfowl, crakes, rails, ornithology

PMR-D4455
Thailand, Phuket Island: Grey-headed Swamp Hen (Porphyrio poliocephalus) in the zoo.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, birds, waterfowl, crakes, rails, ornithology

PMR-D4454
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: historic cast-iron letter box in the Post Office Museum.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, mailbox, postbox, pillar box

PMR-D4453
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: historic cast-iron letter box in the Post Office Museum.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, mailbox, postbox, pillar box

PMR-D4452
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the Night Market offers a wide range of food and snacks, including coconuts, mangoes, grapes, papayas, kiwis, apples, oranges, pineapples, plums and bananas.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, resort, tourists, shopping, trading, bazaar, fruit

PMR-D4451
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the Night Market offers a wide range of food and snacks, including chicken, fish, beef and crocodile meat grilled on skewers.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, resort, tourists, shopping, trading, bazaar

PMR-D4450
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the Night Market offers a wide range of food and snacks, including coconuts, mangoes, durian, ramputans, papayas and bananas.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, resort, tourists, shopping, trading, bazaar, fruit

PMR-D4449
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the Night Market offers a wide range of food and snacks, including fish, pork and chicken, grilled on sticks.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, resort, tourists, shopping, trading, bazaar

PMR-D4448
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the Night Market offers a wide range of food and snacks, including crocodile steaks.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, resort, tourists, shopping, trading, bazaar

PMR-D4447
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the Night Market offers a wide range of food and snacks besides the usual articles.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, resort, tourists, shopping, trading, bazaar

PMR-D4446
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: Royal Paradise Hotel and Spa Tower seen from the pedestrian shopping mall, with fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, high-rise, skyscraper, resort, tourist

PMR-D4445
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: a tribute to much-revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) who died on 13th October 2016 after ruling for over 70 years.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, memorial, floral, display, funerary

PMR-D4444
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the palm-tree-lined promenade, sandy beach, and hotels on the far side of the bay.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, tourist, resort, bathing, swimming, leisure

PMR-D4443
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the palm-tree-lined promenade, sandy beach, and hotels on the far side of the bay.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, tourist, resort, bathing, swimming, leisure

PMR-D4442
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the broad, sandy beach lines the bay, backed by palm trees.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, tourist, resort, bathing, swimming, leisure

PMR-D4441
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the broad, sandy beach lines the bay, backed by palm trees.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, tourist, resort, bathing, swimming, leisure

PMR-D4440
Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: Bangla Road (Walking Street), centre of the night life after dark.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, tourist, resort

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-D4405
Thailand, Phuket Island: the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, is 45 metres high, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Still unfinished in November 2016.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful

PMR-D4404
Thailand, Phuket Island: palm trees, silhouetted against a golden sunset, on Mount Nagakerd.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, twilight

PMR-D4403
Thailand, Phuket Island: the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, is 45 metres high, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Rear view, with entrance to the temple beneath the Buddha figure. Still unfinished in November 2016.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith

PMR-D4402
Thailand, Phuket Island: face of the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful

PMR-D4401
Thailand, Phuket Island: the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, is 45 metres high, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Still unfinished in November 2016.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful

PMR-D4400
Thailand, Phuket Island: view of Khao Khat Hill on the far side of Chalong Bay, with the pier in the foreground, from the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama, landscape

PMR-D4399
Thailand, Phuket Island: view of Phuket City from the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama, landscape

PMR-D4398
Thailand, Phuket Island: view of Phuket City from the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama, landscape

PMR-D4397
Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The crematorium building viewed from the terrace of the vihara or chedi.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour

PMR-D4396
Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. One of the smaller meditation halls.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour

PMR-D4395
Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. Buddha figures convey a feeling of peace and serenity in the vihara or chedi.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour

PMR-D4394
Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. Buddha figures convey a feeling of peace and serenity in the vihara or chedi.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour

PMR-D4393
Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. Facade of the vihara or chedi. Visitors have access to the two floors and the terrace.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour

PMR-D4392
Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The approach to the vihara or chedi.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour

PMR-D4391
Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The ornate entry gate with the temple in the background.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour

PMR-D4390
Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The "ubosot" or prayer hall where ordinations are carried out.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour

PMR-D4389
Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. View of the main temple, with the belltower in the foreground.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour

PMR-D4388
Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The ornate tower which crowns the main temple.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour

PMR-D4387
Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. A closer view of the elegant spire of the chedi or vihara.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour

PMR-D4386
Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The main temple boasts 4 roof tiers.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour

PMR-D4385
Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. This vihara or chedi is filled with many diverse Buddha figures.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour

PMR-D4384
Thailand, Phuket Island: Pukhet Aquarium on Cape Phanwa.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, sea life

PMR-D4383
Thailand, Phuket Island: gardens and steps up to the lookout tower on Khao Khat Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D4382
Thailand, Phuket Island: telephoto view of Phuket city from Khao Khat Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama

PMR-D4381
Thailand, Phuket Island: view of moored boats in Chalong Bay from Khao Khat Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama

PMR-D4380
Thailand, Phuket Island: view of Lon Island in Chalong Bay from Khao Khat Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama

PMR-D4379
Thailand, Phuket Island: view of Taphao Noi and Taphao Yai Islands from Khao Khat Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama

PMR-D4378
Thailand, Phuket Island: view of Phuket city from Khao Khat Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama

PMR-D4377
Thailand, Phuket Island: view of Chalong Bay from the belvedere below Khao Khat.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, seascape, panorama

PMR-D4376
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: vista of palm trees and Bromeliads.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant, epiphyte

PMR-D4375
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: display of Bromeliads.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant, epiphyte

PMR-D4374
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: orchid flower.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant

PMR-D4372
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: display of Bromeliads.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant, epiphyte

PMR-D4371
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: part of the palm tree and fern garden.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant

PMR-D4370
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: topiary garden.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant

PMR-D4369
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: Bromeliad with red foliage.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant, epiphytes

PMR-D4368
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: water lily flower.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant

PMR-D4367
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: orchid flower.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant

PMR-D4366
Thailand, Phang-nga: monkey eating a banana outside the Wat Tham Suwankhuha Buddhist Temple (Heaven Grotto Temple). The monkeys are fed by the monks.
Keywords: Siam, orient, far east, macaque, wild animals, fauna

PMR-D4365
Thailand, Phang-nga: view of the Wat Tham Suwankhuha Buddhist Temple (Heaven Grotto Temple), situated in two large caverns, with the reclining Buddha on the right.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography

PMR-D4364
Thailand, Phang-nga: reclining Buddha, 15 metres long, in the Wat Tham Suwankhuha Buddhist Temple (Heaven Grotto Temple), situated in two large caverns.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography

PMR-D4363
Thailand, Phang-nga: entrance to the Wat Tham Suwankhuha Buddhist Temple (Heaven Grotto Temple), situated in two large caverns.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography

PMR-D4362
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: a row of new restaurants in Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village, backed by wooded karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4361
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with the golden cupolas of its mosque, backed by massive karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4360
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with the golden cupolas of its mosque, backed by massive karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4359
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: a "street" in the bazaar of Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4358
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with rows of moored boats, backed by steep karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4357
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with rows of moored boats, backed by steep karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4356
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: one of the colourful "streets" of Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4355
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: one of the colourful "streets" of Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4354
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: view from Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village, with boats at their moorings and the striking karst rocks in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4353
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with long tail boats in the foreground, and the golden minarets of the mosque in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4352
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: approaching Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village, backed by massive karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4351
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: approaching Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with its prominent mosque, backed by massive karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4350
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: approaching Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with its prominent mosque, backed by massive karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4349
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: a remarkable planed-smooth cliff face, leaning on its neighbour, on Ko Phing Kan ("Leaning on itself Island").
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4348
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there).
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4347
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there).
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4346
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there), seen from the sandy beach.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4345
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there), seen from the sandy beach.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4344
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there).
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4343
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there).
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4342
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: longtail boats near Ko Phing Kan Island, with karst rocks in the background
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4341
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4340
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4339
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees.
Keywords: Siam, Far East, orient, geology, picturesque

PMR-D4338
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the canoe-centre on Talu Island, backed by karst limestone cliffs.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4337
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the stalactite-bedecked cave on Talu Island.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4336
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: canoes coming through the stalactite-bedecked cave on Talu Island.
Keywords: Siam, Far East, orient, geology, picturesque

PMR-D4335
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: bizarre limestone cliffs on Talu Island.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4334
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: canoes exploring the bizarre limestone cliffs on Talu Island.
Keywords: Siam, geology, Far East, picturesque, orient

PMR-D4333
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: bizarre limestone cliffs on Talu Island.
Keywords: Siam, geology, Far East, picturesque, orient

PMR-D4332
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: canoes swarming through the strange limestone cave on Talu Island.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4331
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: canoes swarming through the strange limestone cave on Talu Island.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4330
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: canoes swarming through the strange limestone cave on Talu Island.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4329
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the stalactite-bedecked cave on Talu Island.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4328
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees.
Keywords: Siam, geology, Far East, picturesque, orient

PMR-D4327
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4326
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4325
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: one of the gaily-painted traditional long tail boats.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, transport, water-bus

PMR-D4324
Thailand, Phuket Island: swivelling power unit which drives the traditional "long tail boats".
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, engine, power-unit

PMR-D4323
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4322
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4321
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4320
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4319
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Nimit Dudani Circle with its colourful gardens and fountain with seahorse motif.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR-D4318
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Nimit Dudani Circle with its colourful gardens and fountain with seahorse motif.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR-D4317
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Nimit Dudani Circle with its colourful gardens and fountain with seahorse motif.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR-D4316
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: tribute to King Bhumibol Adulyadej ("Rama IX") who died on 13th October 2016.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, royal, monarch, reign, mourning

PMR-D4315
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: the old Police Station (1907) with its clock tower is a local landmark. In the background is the old Standard Chartered Bank building.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture

PMR-D4314
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: the old Police Station (1907) with its clock tower is a local landmark.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture

PMR-D4313
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Phang-Nga Road.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4312
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese house facade on Phang-Nga Road
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture

PMR-D4311
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: colourful graffiti art on the corner of Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, artistic, striking

PMR-D4310
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4309
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: colourful gable on the Wat Phuttha Mongkhon Nimit Buddhist Temple.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden

PMR-D4308
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Phuttha Mongkhon Nimit Buddhist Temple with golden stupas in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D4307
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: name plate on Soi Rommanee, where many of the Sino-Portuguese facades have been restored.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture

PMR-D4306
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese house on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4305
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades

PMR-D4304
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Sang Tham Shrine, originally named Sin Jia Geng, was founded by the Hokkien Chinese descendants of the Tan Luan Jae family in 1891 to provide them with a holy place to worship their ancestors. The architecture shows traditional Hokkien Chinese influence.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D4303
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Sang Tham Shrine, originally named Sin Jia Geng, was founded by the Hokkien Chinese descendants of the Tan Luan Jae family in 1891 to provide them with a holy place to worship their ancestors. The architecture shows traditional Hokkien Chinese influence.
Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D4302
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: historic clock tower on Surin Circle traffic island, with the Metropole Hotel in the background.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture

PMR-D4301
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: reflections in the canal, looking towards the Phang-Nga road bridge.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D4300
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: the historic Standard, Chartered Bank building, a fine exponent of Sino-Portuguese architecture.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D4299
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: the separate bell tower, with "naga" in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden

PMR-D4298
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: an ornate, gilded gable on the meditation hall.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden

PMR-D4297
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: a row of "nagas" guarding the approach steps.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden

PMR-D4296
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: closer view of the ornate gable.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden

PMR-D4295
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: entrance to the "bot", surmounted by an ornate gable.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden

PMR-D4294
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: three-headed "naga" guarding the approach steps.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden

PMR-D4293
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: tribute to King Bhumibol Adulyadej ("Rama IX") who died on 13th October 2016.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, royal, monarch, reign, mourning

PMR-D4292
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Chinese Gate surmounted by a pair of dragons.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D4200
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
Partly preserved building at the east end of the North Stoa.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D4199
Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC.
View to the south-east of the site where the Propylaeum (entrance) is situated.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda

PMR-D4133
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. Shopping street, behind the east-west stoa.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4131
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. Looking along the line of the east-west stoa, with the remains of the Dionysus Temple on the left.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4130
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. The Dionysus Temple surrounded by stone fragments, with the line of the east-west stoa marked by 3-4 columns.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4120
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. The main east-west street.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D4117
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. Rows of exquisitely carved architrave stones from the Dionysus Temple, with surviving columns of the east-west stoa.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations

PMR-D0623
Thailand, Bangkok: row of standing Buddhas in the cloisters of Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D2823
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the massive walls of the mediaeval city, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, up to 12 metres thick. Part of the "Tongue" of Provence in the south east of the old city.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, fortifications, defence

PMR-D0775
Cyprus (North): one of the "wild" donkeys living on the Karpas Peninsula in the north-east of the island.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, picturesque, historic, landscape

PMR-D0774
Cyprus (North): "wild" donkeys thrive on the Karpas Peninsula in the north-east of the island.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, picturesque, historic, landscape

PMR-D0773
Cyprus (North): Cape Apostolos Andreas and the Klidhes Islands at the tip of the Karpas Peninsula in the north east of the island.
Keywords: Mediterranean, landscape, historic, picturesque, Aphrodite's birthplace, holiday resort, island

PMR-D0637
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the Great Golden Phra Stratana Chedi, erected in 1885 by King Chulalongkorn.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0636
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a close view of the roof gables of Dusit Maha Prasat Hall, built in 1783 by Rama I for coronations, but now used exclusively for lying in state.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0635
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the striking Dusit Maha Prasat Hall, built in 1783 by Rama I for coronations, but now used exclusively for lying in state.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0634
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the King's Grand Palace Building, where the Amarinda Hall is still used for coronations.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0633
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: two fierce yaks guarding one of the entrances.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0632
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of many frescos depicting the Ramayan/Ramakien Legends in the cloisters. Painted in 1824, restored in 1982.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0631
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of many frescos depicting the Ramayan/Ramakien Legends in the cloisters. Painted in 1824, restored in 1982.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0630
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of many frescos depicting the Ramayan/Ramakien Legends in the cloisters. Painted in 1824, restored in 1982.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east

PMR-D0629
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: three of the eight prangs, each different.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0628
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a golden pang supported by colourful demons.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east

PMR-D0627
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the Emerald Buddha is carved from jasper; originally in Vientiane, after much travelling it finally has a home in Wat Phra Keo.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0626
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a colourful demon supporting a golden prang.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east

PMR-D0625
Thailand, Bangkok: the Great Reclining Buddha, gilded, 45 metres long, in Wat Pho Temple.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0624
Thailand, Bangkok: entrance to Wat Pho , the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, guarded by two yaks.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0622
Thailand, Bangkok: Buddha's magnificent golden shrine in the bot of Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0621
Thailand, Bangkok: giant standing Buddha in Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0620
Thailand, Bangkok: the entrance to Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, flanked by prangs.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0619
Thailand, Bangkok: a prang in Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0517
England, Somerset, Wells: the cathedral, building of which began in 1175 and continued after its consecration in 1239. It has retained a large part of its Early English architecture in addition to the later Gothic. The first church was built here in 705, but the adjacent mineral "wells" were in use in Roman times.

View from the south-east.
Keywords: architecture, spring water, mineral wells, Early English, mediaeval, heritage, Gothic

PMR-D0516
England, Somerset, Wells: the cathedral, building of which began in 1175 and continued after its consecration in 1239. It has retained a large part of its Early English architecture in addition to the later Gothic. The first church was built here in 705, but the adjacent mineral "wells" were in use in Roman times.

View from the south-east.
Keywords: architecture, spring water, mineral wells, Early English, mediaeval, heritage, Gothic

PMR-D0347
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Tailed Jay Butterflies (Graphium agamemnon) from South East Asia.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, colourful, tropical, exotic, insect, imago

PMR-D0254
Jordan, Madaba: part of a huge mosaic, dating from AD560, which consists of a map of the Middle East describing (in Greek) all major biblical sites of the time. Estimated to have had about 2 million pieces originally. To be seen in St. George's Greek Orthodox Church.
Keywords: archeology, Palestine, archeological, excavations, ruins

PMR-D0253
Jordan, Madaba: part of a huge mosaic, dating from AD560, which consists of a map of the Middle East describing (in Greek) all major biblical sites of the time. Estimated to have had about 2 million pieces originally. To be seen in St. George's Greek Orthodox Church.
Keywords: archeology, Palestine, archeological, excavations, ruins

PMR-D0252
Jordan, Madaba: part of a huge mosaic, dating from AD560, which consists of a map of the Middle East describing (in Greek) all major biblical sites of the time. Estimated to have had about 2 million pieces originally. To be seen in St. George's Greek Orthodox Church.
Keywords: archeology, Palestine, archeological, excavations, ruins

PMR359-03
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: East Interlaken and the airport, with Schynige Platte behind, and the Jungfrau range in the distance.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, panorama, aerial view

PMR334-10
England, Norfolk, Norwich: the cathedral was built in Norman style, the foundation stone being laid in 1096. The Gothic cloisters seen from the south east.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, ancient, monument, heritage

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

PMR318-10
Poland, Cracow: Wawel bastion from the east - Stradom
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR316-06
Czechoslovakia, Brno: Mahenovo Divadlo (the city theatre) on the east side of the city, a handsome classical building.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Slovakia, Brünn, Moravia, opera

PMR310-02
Germany, East Berlin: the rotating Universal Clock in Alexander Platz.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, technology, novelty, scientific, time

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

PMR309-09
Germany, West Berlin: section of the Berlin Wall near Charlottenstrasse, with a large breach, partially blocked off, but guarded by two East German soldiers.
Keywords: historic, division

PMR308-08
Germany, East Berlin: facade and tower of "Das rote Rathaus" (the red town hall), a red brick building built between 1861 and 1870, with the Neptunbrunnen, one of Berlin's oldest and finest fountains, in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, water feature, Neptune

PMR308-07
Germany, East Berlin: "Das rote Rathaus" (the red town hall), a red brick building built between 1861 and 1870, with fountains, seen from the base of the TV Tower.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, water feature

PMR308-06
Germany, East Berlin: the protestant cathedral (the Supreme Parish and Collegiate Church) (1905) with statuary on the Spree bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, religion

PMR308-05
Germany, East Berlin: the protestant cathedral (the Supreme Parish and Collegiate Church) (1905) with equestrian figure on the steps of the National Gallery in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, religion

PMR308-04
Germany, East Berlin: part of the Staatsrat (East German Parliament) building, now demolished, with the TV Tower in the background.
Keywords: architecture, monument, culture, GDR

PMR308-03
Germany, East Berlin: protestant cathedral (1905) and bridge over the River Spree, with reflections in the water.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR308-02
Germany, East Berlin: the TV Tower, as seen from the Museum Island in the River Spree.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR302-09
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: all four towers of the Romanesque Basilica of St. Castor (Stiftskirche S. Kastor) from the south east.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR299-08
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: early morning view from the east, showing the old castle which shares the same hill, with reflections.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, church, religion

PMR299-07
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: early morning view from the east, showing the old castle which shares the same hill, with reflections.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, church, religion

PMR298-10
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: view of the typical Romanesque blind arcaded apse at the east end.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, church, religion

PMR285-02
Turkey, Ephesus: ruins of the East Gymnasium.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR279-04
England, Norfolk: south facade of Blickling Hall, a National Trust property, built in 1628, seen from the end of the main drive, by the entrance gate, showing the east and west wings.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR264-12
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the villa from the south east garden, with terrace and Bougainvilleas.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence

PMR253-04
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: view over the city to the south east from the base of the tower of the cathedral (above the belfry), with Rohan Palace in the foreground, then river frontages of Quai des Bateliers, church of St. Madelaine, Esplanade, and the new University buildings in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, panorama

PMR251-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the south-east corner of the museum with stream.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: view of the monastery and church from the east. Now in use as as a Protestant Seminary.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR242-06
Germany, Bavaria, Hof: market square and St. Michael's Church (1380-86). Hof is in the Franconian Forest near the old East German border.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR242-05
Germany, Bavaria, Hof: Rathaus (Town Hall), built 1563-6 by Nikolaus Hofmann from Halle. Hof is in the Franconian Forest near the old East German border.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR235-02
Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery church. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed. Figures of saints and apostles on the east apse.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque

PMR233-07
Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: Voronet Monastery from the south east, built in1488, and probably the best known of the "painted monasteries". The outside frescoes date from 1547. The monastery is famous for its "Voronet Blue".
Keywords: frescoes, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rural, picturesque, religious, Bible

PMR225-06
Greece, Athens: Olympieion. a temple of Zeus, begun in 175 BC by Antiochos IV of Syria and completed by Hadrian in 132 AD. In the distance: the Acropolis, from the south east.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

PMR210-09
Israel, Kinneret: eucalyptus tree on the east shore of the Sea of Galilee which lies 210 metres below mean sea level.
Keywords: historic, landscape, biblical, famous, Christian, Kinneret, Lake Tiberias

PMR206-05
Israel, Jerusalem: Muslim graveyard outside the city wall on the north-east side, seen from the ramparts.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR-D4000
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: display of colourful Chinese lanterns in front of a lantern shop.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, lights

PMR-D3999
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: display of colourful Chinese lanterns in front of a lantern shop.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, lights

PMR-D3998
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: night view of Xishi River, with Chinese lanterns reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3997
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: night view of Xishi River, with the lanterns of a restaurant and a traditional bridge reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3996
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: night view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences, their lights reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3995
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3994
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3993
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3992
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3582
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: early morning sun on the main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3581
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: childrens' attraction.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3580
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: historic corner shop with Wan Chang Gateway Pavilion behind.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3579
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: the pagoda, open to visitors.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3578
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: the pagoda, with reflections in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3577
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: ancient residences, some in use as hotels and shops, on the main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3576
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: ancient residences, some in use as hotels, on the narrow main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3575
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: ancient wooden residences, some in use as hotels, on the main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3574
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: figure of the god "Guan" in the courtyard of a Buddhist temple.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, statue, sculpture, religion

PMR-D3573
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: riverside cafes, with pagoda in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3572
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: sightseeing boat on the Xishi River, with a crop of mauve-flowered plants being harvested in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, colourful

PMR-D3570
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: tableau illustrating the stunted feet of a girl, victim of the former "foot binding" custom, in the local museum.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, superstition, tradition, barbaric

PMR-D3569
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: tableau illustrating the former "foot binding" custom to stunt the growth of the feet of adolescent girls, in the local museum.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, superstition, tradition, barbaric

PMR-D3568
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: fisherman with cormorants on the Xishi River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3567
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: cormorants used for fishing on the Xishi River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3566
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: fisherman with cormorants on the Xishi River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3565
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: boats on the Xishi River with ancient wooden residences in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3564
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: boats on the Xishi River on the outskirts of the village.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3563
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3552
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East

PMR-D3549
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East

PMR-D3548
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East

PMR-D3547
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: a picturesque waterway, off the Kaiser Canal, decorated with orange lanterns.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, historic, national heritage, bridges, Venice of the East

PMR-D3546
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: sightseeing boat on the Kaiser Canal.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, pleasure boat, tourism, waterway, motorboat, Venice of the East

PMR-D3471
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. View of the Romanesque galleries on the north side of the east transept.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR-D3424
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. East wing of the Romanesque cloisters
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3422
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The high Gothic nave, looking east, with the porphyry font, which probably goes back to the Ottonian cathedral, in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3401
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The east end of the choir, with ambulatory, apse and dwarf gallery, has a powerful effect.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving

PMR-D3376
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: view of the east bank of the River Elbe with the two bridges, from the tower of the cathedral.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3078
Bahrain, Muharraq: a newly renovated tradional burgher house now containing the Busaad Art Museum, based on the works of talented local artist, Ebrahim Busaad.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3077
Bahrain, Muharraq: a veteran minaret belonging to the adjacent mosque.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, architecture

PMR-D3076
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

Part of the open roof with entrance to a guest room.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3075
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

A handsome guest room on the roof, open to breezes on all sides.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3074
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

The main courtyard with entrances to living rooms, from the roof.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3073
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

Ornate inner entrance to one of the guest rooms on the roof.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3072
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

Ornate, arched entrance to one of the guest rooms on the roof.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3071
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

The top of the wind-tower on the roof, which directs cooling breezes into the room below.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3070
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

One of the larger, richly ornamented guest rooms.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3069
Bahrain, Muharraq: Beit Sheikh Isa bin Ali, a traditional upper-class house built about 1800, and recently refurbished and opened to the public. Seat of the emir in the 19th century.

A richly-carved inner door.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, dwelling, living style, architecture, artistic

PMR-D3068
Bahrain, Manama: Sheikh Isa bin Sulman Causeway connecting Manama with Muharraq Island.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D3067
Bahrain, Manama: one of the stained glass windows in the dome of the Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D3066
Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers - interior, with chandelier, made in Austria, surrounded by numerous handblown glass lamps from France. In the dome are 12 Iranian stained glass windows. The carpet was made in Scotland.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D3065
Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers - interior, with mihrab niche.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D3064
Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers - interior, with chandelier, made in Austria, surrounded by numerous handblown glass lamps from France. The carpet was made in Scotland.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D3063
Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers - the main courtyard, paved with marble.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D3062
Bahrain, Manama: Bahrain National Theatre, which can accommodate over 1000 people: lobby - access to the balconies, of preformed plastics.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, artistic, curves

PMR-D3061
Bahrain, Manama: twin towers of Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH).
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D3012
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: view from the summit of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), looking north-east, with Mangfall mountains in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D2922
Bahrain, Manama: Isa Cultural Centre on Al Fatih Highway.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2921
Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers, was opened in 1988.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, minarets, modern architecture

PMR-D2920
Bahrain, Manama: Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the largest in the country, accommodating 7000 worshippers, was opened in 1988.
Keywords: oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, minarets, modern architecture

PMR-D2919
Bahrain, Manama: Andalus Gardens on Sheikh Isa Avenue.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2918
Bahrain, Manama: Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress - insect sculptures displayed near the fortress.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

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

PMR-D2916
Bahrain, Manama: Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress - traditional shelters of date-palm leaves provide some respite from the sun inside the fortress.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2915
Bahrain, Manama: Qalat al-Bahrain Fortress - traditional layout for extracting liquid syrup from dates, using a system of drainage channels. The dates were heaped to the roof and the juice was pressed out by their own weight.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, historic, ruins, ancient, antiquity

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

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

PMR-D2912
Bahrain, Manama: the flag of Bahrain.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, heraldry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PMR-D2904
Bahrain, Manama: the newly completed World Trade Centre has three propellers mounted between the towers.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2903
Bahrain, Manama: modern sculpture outside the Art Centre and Cultural Hall.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, bronze, figure

PMR-D2902
Bahrain, Manama: another "Pearl Monument" reflecting Bahrain's past source of wealth.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2901
Bahrain, Manama: the colourful minaret of the Friday Mosque, built in 1938
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2900
Bahrain, Manama: Bab al-Bahrain ("Gateway to Bahrain"), built by the British in 1945 and restored in 1986, is the heart of the old town.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2899
Bahrain, Manama: twin towers of Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH).
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2898
Bahrain, Manama: King Faisal Highway.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2897
Bahrain, Manama: view of the World Trade Centre from the Bahrain Financial Harbour Building, with fountain and gardens.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2896
Bahrain, Manama: view of the World Trade Centre from the reclaimed area.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2895
Bahrain, Manama: "twisted" high-rise glass building under construction on reclaimed land of Bahrain Bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2894
Bahrain, Manama: twin towers of Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH).
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2893
Bahrain, Manama: twin towers of the World Trade Centre with older buildings on King Faisal Highway..
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh

PMR-D2892
Bahrain, Manama: Zubara Avenue/Sheikh Isa Avenue, with new high-rise buildings under construction in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh, skyscrapers

PMR196-03
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Worms: St. Peters's Cathedral, built in Romanesque style in 1230. The nave, looking east. Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Worms: St. Peters's Cathedral, built in Romanesque style in 1230. The nave, looking east.
Keywords: Rheinland Pfalz, architecture, Christian, church

PMR191-08
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: rocky, wooded headland on the east of the island, dotted with flowering brooms, and turquoise sea beyond.
Keywords: steep, rocky, picturesque, colourful, heritage, photogenic

PMR185-07
Hungary, Budapest: Vajdahunyad Castle, copied from the original in Hunedoara (now in Romania) for the millenary celebrations. Also incorporated are a Romanesque Chapel, Gothic Fortifications, and a Renaissance Wing etc. Altogether 21 historic Hungarian buildings are in part reproduced.. View from the south-east.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, picturesque, reflections

PMR182-09
England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: part of the east front and formal gardens laid out by Sir Jeffry Wyatville in the 1820s.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II, park, grounds

PMR174-02
U.S.A., New York: United Nations General Assembly Building, from the gardens by the East River.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR173-06
U.S.A., New York: north-east view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys), with Panam, Chrysler, and United Nations Buildings, and Queensboro Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-05
U.S.A., New York: south-east view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys) across the East River and Williamsburg Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-12
U.S.A., New York: United Nations Secretariat Building (skyscraper), Conference Building (foreground), and the General Assembly Building (right), from the East River. Chrysler Building in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-11
U.S.A., New York: United Nations Buildings from the East River.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-10
U.S.A., New York: Brooklyn Bridge (celebrating its centenary in 1983) from the East River, with the World Trade Center behind.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-09
U.S.A., New York: Manhattan skyline from the East River, with South Street Museum of Historic Ships. Behind are the World Trade Center and Chase Manhattan Bank Building (end on).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-07
U.S.A., New York: night view over the East River, with Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR171-04
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: view to the north-east from Twin Peaks over the San Francisco Peninsula, across the bay to Oakland. Market Street divides the city into two grid systems of street planning.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama

PMR164-05
U.S.A., Utah, Zion National Park: "The East Temple" (2167 metres) with "Towers of the Virgin" peaks in the distance.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, cliffs, mountains, valley, colourful

PMR162-12
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Late afternoon at Grandview Point; view looking north-east, with "Wotan's Throne" and "Vishnu Temple" visible.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR-D2437
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
The "King's Audience" relief, standing in the Treasury. Originall it had ornamented the centre of the east stairway of the Apadana.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2432
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
The "Tachara" or private palace of Darius the Great. View from the south-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2370
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. View from the north-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2369
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. View from the north-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2368
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. General view from the south-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2367
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. General view from the south-east.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2320
Turkey, Anatolia: nomads camping on the plains of north-east Anatolia with their herds of sheep.
Keywords: heritage, shepherd, flock, tent, landscape, plain, hills

PMR-D2319
Turkey, Anatolia: nomads camping on the plains of north-east Anatolia with their herds of sheep.
Keywords: heritage, shepherd, flock, tent, landscape, plain, hills

PMR668-10
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Nauener Tor, the northern gate to the city, on the main street, the Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse. Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Nauener Tor, the northern gate to the city, on the main street, the Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, twin towers, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR369-08
Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn, is one of the trademarks of Bangkok. The 74-metre-high "prang" or Cambodian Tower is surrounded by four smaller ones, and was begun under Rama II and finished under Rama III.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D2132
Oman, Muscat: closer view of the giant incense burner overlooking Al Riyam Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2131
Oman, Muscat: golden water pitchers form a fountain on one of the traffic roundabouts near Al Riyan Park with the stark mountains of the desert behind.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2130
Oman, Muscat: a section of the original city walls of Old Muscat, snaking up the hillside, with regular watchtowers built on. Flower gardens adjoining the Sultan's Palace, Al Alam, in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2129
Oman, Muscat: a section of the original city walls of Old Muscat, snaking up the hillside, with regular watchtowers built on.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2128
Oman, Muscat: facade of Sultan Qaboos' Al Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in 1972.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2127
Oman, Muscat: Forts Jalali and Mirani, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, command the entrance to the "hidden harbour".
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2126
Oman, Muscat: some of the original buildings in Old Muscat.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2125
Oman, Muscat: Bait Al Zubair (House of Al Zubair), a private museum displaying the Zubair family's collection of Omani artefacts, spanning a number of centuries. Portrait of Sultan Qaboos near the entrance.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2124
Oman, Muscat: traditional carved wooden door of Al Bait Al Oud, a reconstruction of the house where Sheikh Ali bin Juma lived with his family in the 18th and 20th centuries, with original furnishings.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2123
Oman, Muscat: colourful goats in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2122
Oman, Muscat: colourful goats in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2121
Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2120
Oman, Muscat: model of a "Falaj" or ancient water distribution system in the grounds of the Bait Al Zubair Museum.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2119
Oman, Muscat: the restored Muscat Gate now contains a museum of local history.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2118
Oman, Muscat: Mirani Fort, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2117
Oman, Muscat: Jalali Fort, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, guards the harbour together with Mirani Fort, opposite.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2116
Oman, Muscat: one of the colourful "minarets" of the Al Khor Mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2115
Oman, Muscat: blue-tiled Al Khor Mosque, with the restored Mirani Fort behind, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2114
Oman, Muscat: facade of Sultan Qaboos' Al Alam Palace in Old Muscat, built in 1972.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2113
Oman, Muscat: one of the arcaded colonnades flanking the approach to Al Alam royal palace.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2112
Oman, Muscat: the lake and colourful pavilion in the Al Qurm National Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2111
Oman, Muscat: the beach at Hay As Saruj.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2110
Oman, Muscat: the main entrance and dome of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2109
Oman, Muscat: the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque showing the mihrab niche in the qiblah wall. The Persian carpet is a single piece 70 x 60 metres covering an area of 4263 square metres. Woven near Nishabur, Khurasan, it took 600 women four years to complete, and weighs 21 tonnes.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2108
Oman, Muscat: part of the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2107
Oman, Muscat: the central chandelier in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is 8 metres in diameter and 14 metres in length with 1122 lamps, together weighing 8 tonnes.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2106
Oman, Muscat: one of the stained glass windows in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2105
Oman, Muscat: south entrance porch to the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, showing the carved wooden doors.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2104
Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2103
Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2102
Oman, Muscat: the Ladies' Prayer Hall in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, showing the Turkish crystal chandeliers
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2100
Oman, Muscat: mosque with colourful dome and minaret on the promenade at Muttrah, with the barren mountains of the desert behind.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2099
Oman, Muscat: Muttrah Fort overlooks flowerbeds on Al Corniche.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2098
Oman, Muscat: mosque with colourful dome and minaret on the promenade at Muttrah.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2097
Oman, Muscat: the bay and promenade at Muttrah.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2096
Oman, Muscat: part of the prestigious Corniche road which joins Muttrah and Old Muscat.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2095
Oman, Muscat: the Ministry of Finance in Old Muscat.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2094
Oman, Muscat: Bandar Ar Rawdah Marina from the coast road.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State, yacht harbour

PMR-D2093
Oman, Muscat: a traditional dhow is a feature on one of the traffic roundabouts.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2092
Oman, Muscat: golden coffee pots are a feature on one of the traffic roundabouts
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2091
Oman, Muscat: a modern dual-carriageway road sweeps down through a cutting to the sea.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2090
Oman, Muscat: the clock tower is a local landmark at Ruwi, the commercial centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2089
Oman, Muscat: hundreds of feral pigeons on the dried-out river bed.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2088
Oman, Muscat: colourful modern "minarets" on a mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2087
Oman, Muscat: the newly completed Al Harthy Complex contains a large shopping centre.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2086
Oman, Muscat: the beach and coastal development at Haramil.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2085
Oman, Muscat: mangroves are preserved in Al Qurm National Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2084
Oman, Muscat: a modern gate spans the road on the approach to Muttra.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2083
Oman, Muscat: Sultan Qaboos' yacht in the port at Muttrah.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2082
Oman, Muscat: Al Riyam Park, overlooked by a giant incense burner.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2081
Oman, Muscat: traffic on Al Jaame Street in Ruwi.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2080
Oman, Muscat: modern mosque with dome and minaret in Ruwi.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State, colourful

PMR-D2055
Scotland, Caithness, John o'Groats: the Stacks at Duncansby Head, the north-east tip of Scotland.
Keywords: Highlands, geological, geology, cliffs, pinnacles, rock formations, coast, rugged, settlement

PMR-D2054
Scotland, Caithness, John o'Groats: the Stacks at Duncansby Head, the north-east tip of Scotland.
Keywords: Highlands, geological, geology, cliffs, pinnacles, rock formations, coast, rugged, settlement

PMR-D1909
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the south east, with croquet lawn and "Wobbley Hedge".
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1907
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the walled east court, with the avenue of limes in the background.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1906
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the south east, with sweet chestnut tree in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1905
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the east front, with the two garden pavilions.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1904
Somerset: south-facing herbacious border in the East Court of Montacute House (NT).
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1901
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the north east, with topiary work.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1900
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the east front with ballustraded wall of the east court.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1898
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the south east, with croquet lawn and "Wobbley Hedge".
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1897
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the house from the south east, with croquet lawn and "Wobbley Hedge".
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1896
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: entrance to the east court.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1895
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: two of the "Nine Worthies" (Joshua and David) on the east front of the house.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1891
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: the main entrance in the east front.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR-D1889
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and east front.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1888
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and east front.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1887
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: formal gardens and east front.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate, preservation, conservation

PMR-D1885
England, Cornwall, Lanhydrock (National Trust), the former home of the Robartes family: the gatehouse and east front.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR473-03
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Expiatory Temple of the Sagrada Familia, being built since 1882 to plans of Antoni Gaudí:
Details of the carved figures on the east (Nativity) facade.
Keywords: architecture, artistic, church, cathedral, stone-carving, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR465-10
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.

East front of the Orthodox Cathedral ( Mitropolia Moldovei), building of which began in 1833, with completion only in 1886, seat of the Metropolitan.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, Orthodox, Christian, Neo-classical

PMR462-01
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Putna: the monastery church with its east-end apse, founded in 1466-70 by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great).
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful

PMR515-01
Italy, Campania, Island of Procida: east coast of Cape Solchiaro, with the island of Ischia in the background.
Keywords: nature, Flegrean Islands, countryside, picturesque, landscape, seascape, coast, coastline

PMR503-01
Cyprus (North), Gazimagusa/Famagusta: the former Gothic cathedral of St. Nicholas, completed between 1298 and 1326, is probably the best preserved Lusignan monument, although it lost its twin towers during the Ottoman bombardment. Later a minaret was added and it became the Lala Mustafa Pasa Camii (Mosque). Here: the east end apse with its buttresses, showing some fine carving.
Keywords: Gazimagusa, church-mosque, architecture

PMR502-08
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View from the east with palm tree and Giant Fennel (Ferula communis) in the foreground.
Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations, Girne

PMR502-07
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View from the east; the ancient harbour was to the left of the picture.
Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations, Girne

PMR502-06
Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View of the south-east bastion with the ancient harbour in the foreground.
Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations, Girne

PMR496-01
Island of Crete, Ayia Triada: view of the site (partly roofed-over) from the south east, with ruins of a Minoan house in the foreground.
Keywords: national heritage, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology

PMR488-05
Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: reconstructed walls in the south east section.
Keywords: architecture, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage

PMR459-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria: view east from the summit of Mount Kramerspitz (1985 metres).
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life

PMR436-12
Poland, Wroclaw: newly renovated gabled houses in the north east corner of the Rynek or Market Place.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Breslau, colourful

PMR436-10
Poland, Wroclaw: the famous east facade of the Town Hall is Gothic in style and boasts an astronomical clock dating from 1580.
Keywords: mediaeval, Breslau, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR536-06
Syria, Damascus: Al Nawfara Coffee Shop, a popular place for a drink in the old quarter, near the east entrance to the Umayyad Mosque.
Keywords: architecture, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis

PMR535-05
Syria, Palmyra: remains of the colonnade on the east side of the Agora, seen through a doorway. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD.
Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns

PMR533-04
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
Temple of Marn and Northern Gate from the north-east.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR533-03
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
the Northern Gate flanks the Temple of Marn as does its pendant, the Southern Gate, both however facing east in common with all sacral buildings, as befits the worship of the sun.
Keywords: architecture, stone carving, picturesque, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR531-08
Iraq, Mosul: Monastery of the Martyr St. Behnam lies about 35 kilometres east of the town. It was founded about 382 AD, shortly after the martyrdom of the saint, but an inscription in the church refers to a restoration in 1164.
The monastery complex from above; under the dome is an ancient crypt, connected to the church by a tunnel, where the bones of the martyr lie. This is an object of pilgrimage throughout the region, but particularly for Catholic Syrians.
Keywords: architecture, Christian, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Mesopotamia

PMR531-07
Iraq, Mosul: Monastery of the Martyr St. Behnam lies about 35 kilometres east of the town. It was founded about 382 AD, shortly after the martyrdom of the saint, but an inscription in the church refers to a restoration in 1164. The facade is modern.
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, Christian

PMR527-06
Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees":
view to the east from the ziggurat with the foundations of Ekhursag palace/shrine, and the Euphrates in the far distance.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia

PMR521-01
Italy, Sicily, Palermo: east facade of the cathedral, which is pure Norman style from the late 12th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, mediaeval, picturesque, Christian, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR143K-08
England, Somerset, Wells: the cathedral, building of which began in 1175 and continued after its consecration in 1239. It has retained a large part of its Early English architecture in addition to the later Gothic. The first church was built here in 705, but the adjacent mineral "wells" were in use in Roman times.

View from the south-east.
Keywords: architecture, spring water, mineral wells, Early English, mediaeval, heritage, Gothic

PMR141K-36
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Oberer Martktplatz (Marketplace) with half-timbered houses and the Hersbrucker Tor, the main north-east gate to the mediaeval town, behind.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR133K-18
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Höhematte meadows, Höhenweg and Interlaken East, from apartment terrace.
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR133K-10
Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere.

This picture: touring boats frequently go aground on the sandbanks of the Tonle Sap River.
Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology

PMR133K-09
Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere.

This picture: two young Khmer children in the family boat.
Keywords: biosphere, ecology, bird reserve, nature reserve, wild life habitat, natural heritage

PMR133K-08
Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere.

This picture: a general view of the floating village - the water level can change up to 9 metres in a year.
Keywords: biosphere, ecology, bird reserve, nature reserve, wild life habitat, natural heritage

PMR133K-07
Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere.

This picture: a crocodile farm on one of the floating islands in the lake.
Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology

PMR133K-06
Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere.

This picture: a floating provision store on the lake - the water level can change up to 9 metres in a year.
Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology

PMR133K-05
Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere.

This picture: a group of blue touring boats at the quay, waiting for customers.
Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology

PMR133K-04
Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere.

This picture: a constant stream of touring boats leaves the quay on Tonle Sap River, heading for the lake.
Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PMR129K-02
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: view to the east from Parliament Hill terrace, with Alexandra Bridge over the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-22
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the neo-Gothic East Block of Parliament Buildings, started in 1859.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR127K-08
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Baroque Film Museum, originally an orangery, then later, stables to the Prussian kings.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR127K-07
Germany, Berlin: the Neptune Fountain (1891) with the tower of the "Red Townhall", seat of the Bürgermeister of Berlin.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-06
Germany, Berlin: tower of the Marienkirche and the 365-metre-high TV-Tower.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-05
Germany, Berlin: the 207-metre-high viewing platform and revolving restaurant of the TV Tower.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-04
Germany, Berlin: the Holocaust Memorial, opened in May 2005, comprises 2711 natural stone blocks, weighing up to 16 tonnes each.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-03
Germany, Berlin: Dome of the Reichstag Building designed by Sir Norman Foster, with the original inscription "Dem Deutschen Volke" ("To the German People") over the entrance.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-02
Germany, Berlin: frontal view of the Reichstag Building with its new dome designed by Sir Norman Foster.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR127K-01
Germany, Berlin: pleasure cruiser on the River Spree passing sunbathers taking advantage of the free deckchairs.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR126K-36
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: avenue of trees between the Orangery and the Belvedere in Sans Souci Park.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR126K-35
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Dragon House in Sans Souci Park, built in 1770 and once the home of the royal vintner, now houses a cafe.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-34
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Belvedere in Sans Souci Park, built 1770-72, was rebuilt after being burnt out in 1945.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-33
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: view of the Belvedere in Sans Souci Park, looking along a double tree-lined avenue, from the arch of the Orangery.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-32
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Orangery in Sans Souci Park, built 1851-62 to plans of L. Persius, with part of the flower gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-31
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Orangery in Sans Souci Park, built 1851-62 in the style of an Italian Renaissance Palace, with reflections in the pool.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-30
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: approach to the east facade of the Neues Palais in Sans Souci Park, showing some of the 428 sandstone figures lining the roof.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-29
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: east facade of the Neues Palais in Sans Souci Park, with 200 rooms plus a theatre. Statuary in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-28
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: east facade of the Neues Palais in Sans Souci Park, built for Frederick the Great 1763-9, after the end of the seven-year-war.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-27
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the severely classical Charlottenhof Palace, built 1826-29 in Sans Souci Park, was once the home of Prince Frederick William IV and his wife.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR126K-26
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: colourful flower gardens of Charlottenhof Palace in Sans Souci Park.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-25
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: ornamental pool near the Roman Baths in Sans Souci Park.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-24
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: island retreat in the River Schafgraben, Sans Souci Park, with Roman figure on a column.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-23
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: part of the Roman Baths complex in Sans Souci Park, in the shape of an Italian mansion, reflected in its lake.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-22
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a gilded squatting mandarin figure crowns the cupola of the Chinese Teahouse, typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie. Figure by J.G. Büring (1754-7).
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-21
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a gilded musician on the Chinese Teahouse, a Rococo work typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-20
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: gilded figures on the Chinese Teahouse, a Rococo work typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-19
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: sunlit glades in Sans Souci Park.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-18
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the New Orangery in Sans Souci Park, with formal staircase to the terrace, and bronze statue of an archer in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-17
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Sicilian Gardens in Sans Souci Park.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-16
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the New Guestrooms and historic windmill in Sans Souci Park, from the par terre, with pool, fountain and statuary.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR126K-15
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the New Guestrooms (formerly the Orangery) in Sans Souci Park, were converted 1771-4. The historic windmill in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR126K-14
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: historic windmill, a working replica of the original from 1790, in Sans Souci Park, is open to visitors.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR126K-13
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace, "a masterwork of Prussian Rococo", from the side, with statuary.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, Rococo

PMR126K-12
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: facade of Sans Souci Palace, "a masterwork of Prussian Rococo", built 1745 to plans of Frederick the Great. The stone carving was done by F.C. Glume.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR126K-11
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: closer view of the grapevine terraces with "cupboards" for the plants, in front of Sans Souci Palace.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-10
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace, "a masterwork of Prussian Rococo", with grapevine terraces and pool with fountain.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR126K-09
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Picture Gallery Pavilion in Sans Souci Park, with fountain and statuary in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR126K-08
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: facades on Brandenburger Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-07
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Biergarten inside the Nauener Gate.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-06
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Nikolai Church (1830-37), another work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, with obelisk in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-05
Germany, Berlin, Lichtenberg: Friedrichsfelde Palace (under restoration) and colourful flower gardens with statuary.
Keywords: East Germany, garden, park, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR126K-04
Germany, Berlin, Lichtenberg: Tierpark (Zoo) at Friedrichsfelde: Siberian Tiger (Panther tigris altaica) taking a swim.
Keywords: East Germany, beasts of prey, cat family, zoological garden, capital city

PMR126K-03
Germany, Berlin, Lichtenberg: Tierpark (Zoo) at Friedrichsfelde: Siberian Tiger (Panther tigris altaica) taking a swim.
Keywords: East Germany, beasts of prey, cat family, zoological garden, capital city

PMR126K-02
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace with grapevine terraces and statuary on columns.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR126K-01
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Chinese House in Sans Souci Park, seen through the trees, with reflection in the River Schafgraben.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR125K-36
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace, planned by Frederick the Great in 1745, with fountain and vine terraces.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR125K-35
Germany, Berlin: the "French Cathedral" with ornate cast iron lamp cluster on Gendarmenmarkt.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-34
Germany, Berlin: Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) building on Friedrichstrasse
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-33
Germany, Berlin: bronze chariot pulled by two mythical beasts atop the Schauspielhaus in Gendarmenmarkt.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-32
Germany, Berlin: the Gendarmenmarkt, with Schauspielhaus, "French Cathedral" and portico of the "German Cathedral".
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-31
Germany, Berlin: classical portico of the Schauspielhaus (now a concert hall), another work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel (1821).
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-30
Germany, Berlin: the Friedrich Schiller Memorial in front of the Schauspielhaus in the Gendarmenmarkt.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-29
Germany, Berlin: facade of the Baroque Arsenal (Zeughaus) built 1695-1706, with roof figures by Guillaume Hulot.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-28
Germany, Berlin: the Arsenal (Zeughaus) from the bridge on Unter den Linden, with parapet decorated with sea horses.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-27
Germany, Berlin: the Marx-Engels Forum (Marx sitting), a bronze sculpture by Ludwig Engelhardt, was unveiled in 1986.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-26
Germany, Berlin: view of the "Scheunenviertel", before the war the Jewish mercantile quarter, now completely redeveloped.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-25
Germany, Berlin: view east from the observation deck of the TV Tower, with Karl-Marx-Allee and Frankfurt Gate in the former German Democratic Republic.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-24
Germany, Berlin: Alexanderplatz, from the observation deck of the TV Tower.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-23
Germany, Berlin: the Red Townhall, Nikolai Church, and the Mühlendamm (street) from the observation deck of the TV Tower.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-22
Germany, Berlin: the Cathedral, the Arsenal, the National Opera, St. Hedwig's Church and Unter den Linden, from the observation deck of the TV Tower.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-21
Germany, Berlin: view north-west from the observation deck of the TV Tower (203 metres).
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-20
Germany, Berlin: the Neptune Fountain" (1891) with the Marienkirche, Berlin's oldest church, behind.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-19
Germany, Berlin, Spandau: the Citadel, erected from 1560 on the site of a "water castle" for the defence of Berlin.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-18
Germany, Berlin: the base of the "cone of mirrors" through which light is reflected into the Plenary Chamber of the Bundestag.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-17
Germany, Berlin: the Brandenburg Gate, seen from the dome of the Reichstag Building.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-16
Germany, Berlin: the "cone of mirrors" in the dome of the Reichstag Building.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-15
Germany, Berlin: view of Jakob-Kaiser-Haus (Bundestag) from the roof of the Reichstag Building.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-14
Germany, Berlin: view from the roof of the Reichstag Building - River Spree and Friedrichstrasse Station with the TV Tower in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-13
Germany, Berlin: the "German Cathedral" which shares Gendarmenmarkt with its twin, the "French Cathedral".
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-12
Germany, Berlin: the twin towers of the 14th century Gothic Nikolai Church, built on the site of a Romanesque basilica.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-11
Germany, Berlin: barrel-organ player (Dreh-orgel Spieler) in Prussian uniform with "Pickel-Helm".
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-10
Germany, Berlin: central facade of the Baroque Arsenal (Zeughaus), built 1695-1706, which now houses the Historical Museum.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-09
Germany, Berlin: the crossing of "Unter den Linden" and Friedrichstrasse.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-08
Germany, Berlin: Brandenburg Gate, from Pariser Platz, with fountain and flower gardens.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

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

PMR125K-06
Germany, Berlin: quadriga driven by the goddess Victoria on the Brandenburg Gate, replaced after war damage in1958.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-05
Germany, Berlin: Bundestag - Paul-Löbe-Haus (left of the River Spree) is linked to Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus by a footbridge.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-04
Germany, Berlin: the new Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) opened in May 2006 by Angela Merkel, from the Alt-Moabit Bridge over the River Spree.
Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR125K-03
Germany, Berlin: the new Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) opened in May 2006 by Angela Merkel, with the River Spree in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR125K-02
Germany, Berlin: the twin spires of the Nikolai Church and wrought-iron hotel sign in the "Nikolai Quarter".
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-01
Germany, Berlin: tower of th Red Townhall (1861-69) flying the Berlin flag. The seat of the Bürgermeister and the Berlin Senate.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR124K-36
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: outer facade of the west wing of Friedenstein Palace which now houses a museum.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-35
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: courtyard and east wing of Friedenstein Palace, built between 1643-54 (early Baroque).
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR124K-34
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: the fine Townhall in Renaissance style stands in the Hauptmarkt square.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-33
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: the newly renovated Gothic main doorway of St. Margaret's Church.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-32
Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: St. Margaret's Church (late Gothic) on the Neumarkt square.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-31
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: ruins of the Nikolai Church (1444) destroyed during the 30-years-war.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-30
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: colourful figures over the entrance arch of the cathedral chapter.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR124K-29
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: colourful house facades on Schloss Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, "capital" of Oberlausitz

PMR124K-28
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the Gothic Mathias Tower (built 1486) with the figure of the Hungarian King, Mathias Corvinus on the front.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-27
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: Reichen Tower (built 1490-92), the "Leaning Tower", is 1.44 metres out of true at the top.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-26
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: view along Reichenstrasse with the Townhall tower and St Peter's Cathedral (Petridom) rising above the roofs.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-25
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: Wendischer Tower and the old barracks, from the top of the Reichenturm.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-24
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the Nikolaiturm (Tower) (pre 1522), the northern gate through the town's fortifications.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-23
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: market stalls in the Hauptmarkt, with facades of Patrician houses in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-22
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: market stalls in the Hauptmarkt, with the imposing Baroque Townhall, built 1729-32.
Keywords: East Germany, "capital" of Oberlausitz, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-21
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: carved stone monument to King Albert von Sachsen from his grateful citizens.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-20
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the River Spree, with the Old Waterworks Tower, St. Michael's Church and the cathedral spire in the distance.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-19
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: the former Karstadt department store, built in 1913, the oldest such still surviving.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-18
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: two sundials on the Ratsapotheke (Pharmacy) (1550) in Untermarkt Square.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-17
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: fountain in Obermarkt, with view of Schönhof and the Townhall tower in Untermarkt.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-16
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: "Schönhof" (1526), one of the finest, oldest Renaissance burgher houses in Germany.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-15
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: the frescoed "Acanthus House" at 20 Neisse Strasse houses a restaurant.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-14
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: terrace of renovated 19th century houses with stone balconies on Ufer Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-13
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: houses in Zgorzelec, on the Polish side, reflected in the waters of the River Neisse.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR124K-12
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: Reichnbacher Turm (Tower) (pre 1376) received its Baroque cupola in 1782.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR124K-11
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: view from the Dicker Turm, with the municipal theatre in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-10
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: view from the Dicker Turm, with Holy Trinity Church, the Townhall tower and the twin spires of St. Peter and Paul's Church.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-09
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: Dicker Turm (Fat Tower) (pre 1305) with the town's coat of arms carved in sandstone.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR124K-08
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: colourful flowerbeds in Wilhelmsplatz (Square).
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR121K-13
Thailand, Pattaya: view south-east from Pattaya Park Beach Hotel Tower (240 metres high) over Jomtien.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

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

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

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

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

PMR118K-09
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: South Decumanus runs east to a 73-metre bridge, beyond which it is buried under the modern city.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR115K-12
Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985.

This picture: View of Wadi Musa to the east, from the Royal Tombs, with "candy-striped" rocks in the foreground.
Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital

PMR114K-24
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg: waterfowl on the partially-frozen lake in front of the east facade of Nymphenburg Palace.
Keywords: architecture, park, Baroque architecture, Schloß Nymphenburg, winter scenes, snow, waterfowl

PMR108K-34
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: restoration work on the Renaissance inner court of the Schloss, with the Hausmannsturm (tower) on the right.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-33
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schloss Albrechtsberg, Schloss Eckberg and Villa Stockhausen in the Elbe Valley (UNESCO site of natural beauty).
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, countryside, river, watermeadows

PMR108K-32
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schloss Eckberg, completeted in 1861 in Tudor style for an industrialist, is situated in the Elbe Valley and serves as a luxury hotel.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, palace, mansion, castle

PMR108K-31
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schloss Albrechtsberg, built 1853, the former home of Prinz Albrecht von Preussen, in the Dresdner Elbtal (Elbe Valley).
Keywords: East Germany, palace, mansion, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR108K-30
Germany, Saxony, Kleinröhrsdorf: the rural campsite with tent and Ford Focus.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, outdoors , camping, healthy, tenting, countryside

PMR108K-29
Germany, Saxony: Baroque Palace of Rammenau, built 1721-37 by Christoph Knöffel, showing the courtyard and entry lodge.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-28
Germany, Saxony: Burg Stolpen, standing 357 metres high on basalt rocks, dates back to 1100, and has an 82-metre deep well, excavated through sheer basalt. View of the village of Stolpen from the castle walls. The dowager Duchess Cosel was imprisoned in this castle for 49 years.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, castle, Schloss, fortifications, mediaeval

PMR108K-27
Germany, Saxony: Burg Stolpen, standing 357 metres high on basalt rocks, dates back to 1100, and has an 82-metre deep well, excavated through sheer basalt. Part of the wall is used as a rock garden, where stonecrops and other plants flourish.
Keywords: East Germany, rock plants, mediaeval, fortifications, Schloss, castle, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR108K-26
Germany, Saxony: Burg Stolpen, standing 357 metres high on basalt rocks, dates back to 1100, and has an 82-metre deep well, excavated through sheer basalt.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, castle, Schloss, fortifications, mediaeval

PMR108K-25
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche, reconsecrated in 2005 after wartime destruction, towering over the newly rebuilt burgher houses.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-24
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche, reconsecrated in 2005 after wartime destruction, showing parts of the original building in dark stone.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-23
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view from the dome of the Frauenkirche showing the Kunstakademie with golden figure of Fama/Nike and Carola Bridge over the Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, panorama, city panorama

PMR108K-22
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view from the dome of the Frauenkirche showing the Taschenbergpalais and Augustus Bridge over the Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-21
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Coselpalais (1765), one of the finest Baroque buildings in the city, now an exclusive restaurant.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-20
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: a horse-drawn omnibus takes visitors on a tour of the city.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, vintage transport

PMR108K-19
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), a Baroque jewell, reconsecrated in 2005 after wartime destruction, dominates the Neumarkt.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, religious architecture

PMR108K-18
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: newly cleaned Renaissance gables of the Schloss (castle), former residence of the Saxon Electors.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-17
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Semper Opera, built 1871-8 by Manfred Semper, with statue of King Johann in Theaterplatz, and colourful flower gardens and fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-16
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: some of the Italian-influenced sculpture by Balthasar Permoser (1651-1752) in the grounds of the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, fountains, formal gardens, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-15
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Wallpavillon surmounted by the figure of Hercules carrying the world, in the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, fountains, formal gardens, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-14
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Kronentor (Crown Gate) sumounted by 4 golden eagles bearing the Polish crown, in the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, formal gardens, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-13
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: grounds of the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, formal gardens, fountains

PMR108K-12
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: facade of the Semper Opera, built 1871-8 by Manfred Semper, with statue of King Johann in Theaterplatz.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-11
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: equestrian statue of Saxon King Johann erected in 1889 by sculptor Johannes Schilling, with Semper Opera in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, plastic arts, monument

PMR108K-10
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Brühlsche Terrasse with cruiseboat moorings, Cathedral and Semper Opera behind.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR108K-09
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Saxon State Chancellery, formerly Ministry of the Interior, built 1900-04 on the River Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-08
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Saxon State Chancellery, formerly Ministry of the Interior, built 1900-04 on the River Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-07
Germany, Saxony, Pirna: view of the town from the River Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, picturesque, landscape, panorama

PMR108K-06
Germany, Saxony, Pirna: veteran sidewheel paddle steamer on the River Elbe, with grey geese in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, picturesque, ship, paddle boat, pleasure steamer

PMR107K-27
Germany, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace: details of the east facade and stone stairway ballustrade with gilded lanterns.
Keywords: spring, architecture, grounds, park

PMR107K-26
Germany, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace: east facade reflected in a canal in the early morning.
Keywords: spring, park, grounds, architecture

PMR107K-19
Peru, Lima, Miraflores: view to the south-east, of the beach and bay, ringed with modern residential blocks and hotels.
Keywords: coastal resort, holiday resort, beach, swimming, bathing

PMR105K-25
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.

South-east side of the Plaza de Armas, with arcades, balconies and the Compania de Jesus Church.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, La Ciudad Imperial, The Imperial City, Historical Capital of Peru, colonial architecture, architecture

PMR104K-21
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Sillustani: site of a number of pre-Inca chullpas or burial towers, built by the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca about 1400 AD. To tie the connection between life and death the insides of the chullpas were shaped like a woman's uterus, and corpses were buried in a foetal position. The only openings to the towers face east, to the rising sun. The site is 3840 metres a.s.l.

"Torre de Lagartija" or "Lizard Tower", built of ashlars ca. 1500 AD, has a lizard in relief on the third stone from the ground.
Keywords: High Andes, historic burial site

PMR104K-20
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Sillustani: site of a number of pre-Inca chullpas or burial towers, built by the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca about 1400 AD. To tie the connection between life and death the insides of the chullpas were shaped like a woman's uterus, and corpses were buried in a foetal position. The only openings to the towers face east, to the rising sun. The site is 3840 metres a.s.l.

The Lagoon of Umayo, from the lower burial area.
Keywords: High Andes, historic burial site

PMR104K-19
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Sillustani: site of a number of pre-Inca chullpas or burial towers, built by the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca about 1400 AD. To tie the connection between life and death the insides of the chullpas were shaped like a woman's uterus, and corpses were buried in a foetal position. The only openings to the towers face east, to the rising sun. The site is 3840 metres a.s.l.

Two of the older chullpas, built of small, uncut stones.
Keywords: High Andes, historic burial site

PMR104K-18
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Sillustani: site of a number of pre-Inca chullpas or burial towers, built by the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca about 1400 AD. To tie the connection between life and death the insides of the chullpas were shaped like a woman's uterus, and corpses were buried in a foetal position. The only openings to the towers face east, to the rising sun.

Approaching the chullpas, which are reflected in Umayo Lagoon.
Keywords: High Andes, historic burial site

PMR084K-30
Czech Republic, Prague: east end of the Charles Bridge (Karluv most) with the dome of St. Francis' Church, from a cruise boat on the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR084K-28
Czech Republic, Prague: east end of the Charles Bridge (Karluv most) with the dome of St. Francis' Church, from a cruise boat on the River Vltava/Moldau.
Keywords: Czech capital, architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic

PMR079K-17
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the view from Leichhof Square, showing the Gothic and Baroque influences on the lantern tower.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone

PMR079K-16
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the sandstone figure of a horseman surmounting the roof.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone

PMR079K-15
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Mainz Cathedral, a prime example of the Rhineland Romanesque style with two chancels, one in the west and one in the east, Dating from 975, it was continually added to until completion, around 1200, but further Gothic and even Baroque additions were made over the centuries. After considerable war damage it has been faithfully restored. Here: the triple towers of the west end with "dwarf gallery" round the apse.
Keywords: historic town, Rhineland Palatinate, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Christian, church, architecture, sandstone

PMR053K-32
Gibraltar: View from O'Hara's Battery on the Upper Rock along the east coast, with Sandy Bay and Eastern Beach.

PMR052K-06
Spain, Galicia: The harbour at Corcubion, a few kilometres north-east of Cabo Finisterre.

PMR029K-24
Australia, Queensland: Glasshouse Mountains: view east from the lookout.

PMR025K-35
Australia, Tasmania: View of Cradle Mountain from south-east shore of Dove Lake in the Cradle Mountain National Park.
Keywords: wilderness scenery, unspoilt nature

PMR025K-08
Australia, Tasmania: Typical countryside in the green and fertile north-east of Tasmania, where eucalyptus woods cover large areas.

PMR025K-07
Australia, Tasmania: Typical countryside in the green and fertile north-east of Tasmania, not unlike parts of the British Isles.
Keywords: nature

PMR023K-31
Malaysia, Malacca/Melaka: Porta de Santiago, surmounted by the arms of the Dutch East India Company.
Keywords: oldest town in Malaysia

PMR017K-16
Syria: A traditional waterseller in the old quarter of Damascus.
Keywords: arab city, middle east, hawker, trader

PMR017K-15
Syria: A typical street in the old quarter of Damascus, with the dome of a new mosque visible behind.
Keywords: arab city, alleyway, narrow streets, middle east, Islam, Mohamed, muslim

PMR017K-14
Syria: Minaret of the Umayyad Mosque from the propylon of a former Temple of Jupiter in the centre of Damascus.
Keywords: arab city, middle east, architecture, Roman ruins

PMR017K-13
Syria, Damascus: Former treasury (Kubbat al-khazina) of the Umayyad Mosque, standing on 8 antique columns in the courtyard. Closer view of the mosaics, dating from 788 AD, but frequently restored.
Keywords: middle east, religion, Mohamed, Islam, muslim

PMR017K-12
Syria: A typical street in the old quarter of Damascus, with overhanging bays on the higher storeys.
Keywords: arab city, alleyway, narrow streets, middle east

PMR016K-22
Iraq, Mosul: Monastery of the Christian Martyr, St. Behnam, lies about 35 kilometres east of Mosul. It was founded about 382 AD, shortly after the martyrdom of the saint, but an inscription in the church refers to a restoration in 1164. Here, the ancient crypt where the bones of St. Behnam have lain since 382 AD.
Keywords: religion, Mesopotamia, architecture

PMR016K-21
Iraq, Mosul: Monastery of the Christian Martyr, St. Behnam, lies about 35 kilometres east of Mosul. It was founded about 382 AD, shortly after the martyrdom of the saint, but an inscription in the church refers to a restoration in 1164. Here, fine stone carvings believed to be from the 12th century. The stones over the lintel are cut "as with a jig saw", but fit together perfectly. How was it done?
Keywords: religion, Mesopotamia

PMR043K-02
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen: View east from Eberhardsbrücke (bridge) over the River Neckar.

PMR037K-14
Namiba: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: Kuiseb River Valley - sand to the west, rock to the east.
Keywords: sand, desert, aerial view, wind-carved shapes, sand dunes, sandhills

PMR035K-05
Namibia, Windhoek: View of the capital city from a hill to the east, showing the administrative centre.
Keywords: African cities, arid, semi-desert

PMR035K-04
Namibia, Windhoek: View of the capital city from a hill to the east.
Keywords: African cities, arid, semi-desert

PMR033K-29
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: 15th century Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust) showing south-east facade with moat.
Keywords: stately homes, architecture, mansions, Elizabethan manor house, moated manor house

PMR030K-24
USA, Hawaii, Oahu: Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) recovering from injuries in the Sea Life Park on the south-east coast of Oahu.
Keywords: ornithology, birds, sea birds, bird-hospital, wild life

PMR030K-21
USA, Hawaii, Oahu: Crouching Lion Rock on the east coast of Oahu.
Keywords: tropical vegetation, rocky cliffs

PMR071K-04
Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: view of the sports stadium from the east, showing the three seating terraces.
Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity, Lycia

PMR069K-04
Turkey, Lycia, Kaunos: The ancient Graeco-Roman city of Kaunos lay on the border of Lycia and Karia and its inhabitants made a living from boat-building and the export of salt, slaves and amber. The city finally died when the harbour silted up and strangled communications. Here: view of the well-paved Necropolis Street from the east.
Keywords: Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, antique cities

PMR068K-34
Turkey: The motor yacht "Bahryeli C" anchored in a rocky bay, by a natural rock arch, not far east of Marmaris.
Keywords: sailing boat, Turkish vessels, cruise boat

PMR068K-12
Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt, Naumburg: founded before 1000 AD, Naumburg has retained its historic character: the "Landskrone" bastion on the south-east corner of the town's fortified defence wall.
Keywords: German architecture, historic town, picturesque, old buildings, gables, Sachsen-Anhalt

PMR067K-29
Germany, Nordrhein-Westphalen, Brühl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvilliés for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: the east facade and entrance to the courtyard.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, French style gardens, formal gardens, parks, palace gardens, country houses, German heritage, German architecture, Nordrhein-Westfalen

PMR066K-13
Cyprus, Paphos: The limestone cliffs of a headland on the coast, east of Coral Bay.
Keywords: geology

PMR058K-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace, east front dating from 1664, with north and south wings from 1702, with swan and reflections in the pool. The summer palace of the Wittelsbach electors.

PMR058K-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace, east front dating from 1664, with north and south wings from 1702. The summer palace of the Wittelsbach electors.

PMR058K-06
The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Tailed Jay Butterfly (Graphium agamemnon) from South East Asia.

PMR058K-05
The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Clipper Butterfly (Parthenos sylvia) from South East Asia.

PMR429-03
Madeira, Boca d'Encumeada: view of the mountains to the east just before reaching the Encumeada Pass, with hamlet in the valley.
Keywords: island, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR402-09
Hungary, Budapest: the imposing facade of the main (east) railway station, built at the beginning of the last century.
Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis

PMR401-10
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the New Orangery in Sans Souci Park, the creation of Frederick the Great, with formal staircase to the terrace, bronze statue of an archer, and equestrian statue in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, Baroque, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR401-09
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Schloss Sans Souci (Palace), creation of Frederick the Great, with its famous terraces and fountain.
Keywords: gardens, East Germany, Baroque, vines, statuary

PMR388-07
Australia, Sydney Harbour Bridge at night: view from the south east.
Keywords: architecture, landmark, metropolis, city, harbour, antipodes, modern architecture

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

PMR373-11
Australia, Sydney: Circular Quay and ferry boat from the east, with Palm Tree in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR372-01
Hong Kong: Wanchai at night.
Keywords: tropics, ex-colony, China, Chinese, financial centre, shopping centre, orient, far east

PMR371-12
Singapore: C.K. Tang store with green roofs, on the corner of Orchard Road and Scotts Road, showing entry to inner city restricted traffic area, and 'Welcome to the XVII South East Asia Games' banner.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR371-11
Singapore: Orchard Road, with MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) station.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR371-10
Singapore: high-rise buildings containing shopping complexes on Orchard Road.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR371-09
Singapore: corner of Orchard Road and Cairnhill Road.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR371-08
Singapore: Multi-storey living accommodation on Sago Lane, formerly the heart of bustling Chinatown.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR371-07
Singapore: lifelike figures on a Hindu Temple gateway.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR371-06
Singapore: Fullerton Road, leading to Connaught Drive, with palm trees in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR371-05
Singapore: Cavanagh Suspension Bridge, completed in 1869, is named after General Cavanagh, governor of Singapore in 1859.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR371-04
Singapore: Victoria Theatre and Memorial Hall and the famous clocktower.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR371-03
Singapore: Fullerton Building and Anderson Bridge over the mouth of the Singapore River, with the skyscrapers clustered around Raffles Place.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR371-02
Singapore: Godowns, mostly converted into shops and boutiques, from the shade of a tree on the other side of the Singapore River.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR371-01
Singapore: reflections in the Singapore River, with Elgin Bridge and lianas in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR370-12
Singapore: staue of Sir Stamford Raffles on North Boat Quay, where he is supposed to have first stepped ashore, with godowns and high-rise buildings behind.
Keywords: historic, island, tropics, orient, picturesque, shopping-mecca, financial-centre, far east

PMR370-11
Singapore: picturesque renovated godowns reflected in the Singapore River, with Singapore Telekom Building in the background.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR370-10
Singapore: Elgin Bridge over the Singapore River, with the skyscrapers of the financial quarter behind.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR370-09
Singapore: some of the few remaining trishaws lined-up in Bras Basah Park.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR370-08
Singapore: National Museum, built in 1887, with an unusual group of characters sitting on the bench.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR370-07
Singapore: Singapore River basin during a monsoon cloudburst.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR370-06
Singapore: newly renovated godowns on the Singapore River are dwarfed by new skyscrapers. Lianas hanging in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR370-05
Singapore: staue of Sir Stamford Raffles on North Boat Quay, where he is supposed to have first stepped ashore.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR370-04
Singapore: high-rise buildings in the financial centre seen from the new Marina hotel complex.
Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island

PMR370-02
Thailand, Bangkok: more ramshackle stilt-houses on the verge of the Chao Phraya River.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR370-01
Thailand, Bangkok: houseboat or boat-house (?) on the bank of the Chao Phraya River.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR369-12
Thailand, Bangkok: modern stilt-houses on the Chao Phraya River.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR369-11
Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Phai Lorm ("Stork Sanctuary") colony of Open-billed Storks on the bank of Chao Phraya River outside the capital.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR369-10
Thailand, Bangkok: Golden Mount reflected in one of the "klongs". It takes its name from the golden "chedi" on the top, and Wat Sraket, its temple, lies at the foot of the Golden Mount.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR369-09
Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn, is one of the trademarks of Bangkok. The 74-metre-high "prang" or Cambodian Tower is surrounded by four smaller ones, and was begun under Rama II and finished under Rama III. The "bot" or sanctuary houses a large Buddha figure, and the entrance is guarded by two giant "yaks".
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR369-07
Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Arun - view of the Chao Phraya River from one of the higher terraces, with modern buildings in the distance.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR369-06
Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Arun - view from one of the lower terraces, with one of the smaller "prangs" and temple roofs.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR369-05
Thailand, Bangkok: newly completed multi-storey living accommodation on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR369-04
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: Dusit Maha Prasad, built in 1783 as a Coronation Hall by Rama I, but now the traditional place for the royal lying-in-state. View of the gilded double main entrance and first of the nine stepped gables.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR369-03
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: Dusit Maha Prasad, built in 1783 as a Coronation Hall by Rama I, but now the traditional place for the royal lying-in-state.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR369-02
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: courtyard of the Amarinda Coronation Palace with potted plants and a small pavilion for meditation and prayer.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR369-01
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of the gateways to the Royal Palace with columns and roof encrusted with ceramic ornamentation.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR368-12
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the Great Palace of the King, built by Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) in 1880 in a mixture of European and oriental styles. Ashes of previous rulers are preserved in urns in the central tower.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR368-11
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: two mythical bronze creatures guard the entrance to the Hall of Prayer.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR368-10
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: Hall of Prayer (Phra Viharn Yot) almost church-like, with a roof decorated with hundreds of ceramic flowers, in the style of old Siam.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

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

PMR368-08
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: ornate temple-roofs seen from a courtyard where "naga" snakes lurk on the corners of the roofs.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR368-07
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a pair of sentries in curious dress, guarding an internal gate.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR368-06
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a mandarin-figure next to a small white and gold shrine and gilded gable.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR368-05
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a forest of spires, all with multicoloured ceramic inlaid decoration.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR368-04
Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Intraviharn, with a colossal standing Buddha figure, 33 metres high, the highest in Thailand. Erected in 1830 for King Rama III.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR368-03
Thailand, Bangkok: "hang-yao" motor boat, a frequent sight on the Chao Phraya River. With its high prow and steered by a propeller on a ten-foot extension of the tiller, it is very fast and highly manoeuvrable.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR368-02
Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) seen from the river, with Hang-Yao motor boat in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR368-01
Thailand, Bangkok: Buddhist temple near Klong San in the suburbs.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-12
Thailand, Bangkok: "self-service" from the baskets of produce at the open-air greengrocer's shop.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-11
Thailand, Bangkok: typical shopping street in the suburbs.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-10
Thailand, Bangkok: almost every dwelling and office building has a small shrine to the "house god" or "phis" which must be regularly tended.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-09
Thailand, Bangkok: two "bum-boats" selling straw hats and umbrellas on one of the smaller canals.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-08
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a "kinara" figure, half cockerel, half human, and demons supporting a golden "chedi".
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

PMR367-06
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: gateway, surmounted by a "chedi" and guarded by two giant "yaks".
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-05
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: golden "kinara", half human and half animal, holding a rose.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-04
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: colourful demon, symbolically supporting a golden "chedi".
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-03
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: detail of ceramic decoration.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-02
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of six gateways guarded by pairs of giant sentries or "yaks".
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-01
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: three, out of a row of eight "prangs", each one individually decorated and with its own attribute.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR366-12
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: closer look at one of the giant gate-guards or "yaks".
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR366-11
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: Hor Kanthararasdr, a shrine decorated with faience in intricate patterns.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR366-10
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of six gateways guarded by pairs of giant sentries or "yaks".
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR366-09
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: golden shrine and hall for meditation and prayer.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR366-08
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of two gold "chedis" flanking the entrance to the Royal Pantheon, Prasad Phra Tepidorm.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR366-07
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: blue and gold glazed ornamentation on a gable.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR366-06
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: general view on approaching the palace, showing the golden "chedi", "mondhop" and "prang", and roof of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR366-05
Thailand, Bangkok: almost every dwelling and office building has a small shrine to the "house god" or "phis" which must be regularly tended.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR366-03
Thailand, Bangkok: six lanes of traffic on Sukhumvit passing under the new overhead expressway.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR366-02
Thailand, Bangkok: five-lane traffic jam on Sukhumvit - the usual state of affairs.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR566-11
U.S.A., Chicago: River East Terminal.
Keywords: architecture, windy city, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers

PMR565-7
Hawaii, Ka'a'awa: typical scenery on the north-east coast of Oahu, with palm tree in the foreground.
Keywords: tropical paradise, luxuriant vegetation

PMR562-3
Australia. Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park: East Alligator River.
Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR562-2
Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: Fannie Bay and beach, looking towards the city from East Point Road.
Keywords: tropical

PMR558-11
Australia, Western Australia: Boab tree (Adansonia gregorii), a typical resident of the Kimberley region, although thought to have been an invader from East Africa originally.
Keywords: tropical, baobab

PMR554-10
Australia, Tasmania: Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park: Cradle Mountain from the south-east shore of Dove Lake.
Keywords: wilderness, wild country, untamed nature, untamed

PMR686-06
Laos, Vientiane: view north-east from the top of the Patuxai triumphal arch, with Kaysone Phomvihane Road.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR685-02
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Hersbrucker Tor, the north-east gate to the mediaeval town.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

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

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

PMR669-09
Germany, Berlin: the Reichstag Building with its new glass dome, redesigned by Sir Norman Foster, the home of the Bundestag (German Parliament) since 1909.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR669-08
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Comun, one of two similar, as yet unrenovated, buildings facing the New Palace on the east side, formerly provided servants' accommodation, but now houses part of the university.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-07
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: view of the east facade of the huge New Palace, erected 1763-9 by Frederick the Great as a symbol of Prussian might after the end of the Seven-year-war. The building is 240 metres long, contains more than 200 rooms plus a theatre, and displays 428 over-life-size sandstone figures along the parapet. Statue on pedestal in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR669-06
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the centre of the east facade of the huge New Palace, erected 1763-9 by Frederick the Great as a symbol of Prussian might after the end of the Seven-year-war. The building is 240 metres long, contains more than 200 rooms plus a theatre, and displays 428 over-life-size sandstone figures along the parapet. Note the extensive Rococo decoration on the cupola.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-05
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the east facade of the huge New Palace, erected 1763-9 by Frederick the Great as a symbol of Prussian might after the end of the Seven-year-war. The building is 240 metres long, contains more than 200 rooms plus a theatre, and displays 428 over-life-size sandstone figures along the parapet.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-04
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: centre of the west facade of the huge New Palace, erected 1763-9 by Frederick the Great as a symbol of Prussian might after the end of the Seven-year-war. The building is 240 metres long, contains more than 200 rooms plus a theatre, and displays 428 over-life-size sandstone figures along the parapet.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-03
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Chinese Teahouse in the park, an example of wild Rococo by J.G. Büring, built 1754-7, contains a collection of porcelain.
Keywords: East Germany, gilt figures, Chinoiserie, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-02
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the facade of the oval Marble Hall of Sans Souci Palace, with its finely sculptured figures providing support for the roof.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR669-01
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Sans Souci Palace, a masterpiece of the Rococo period, built for Friedrich II (Frederick the Great) from 1744, with its terraces of vines.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, statue

PMR668-12
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Baroque Brandenburg Gate marks the eastern end of Brandenburger Strasse.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR668-11
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a row of typically gabled red-brick houses in the Dutch quarter.
Keywords: East Germany, Dutch gables, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR668-09
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the newly renovated classical Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) (1837), another work of architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, stands in the Alter Markt, which was almost totally laid to waste during WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, Egyptian obelisk, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR668-08
Germany, Berlin: the "French Cathedral", built 1701-5 for the Huguenots, in Gendarmenmarkt, with part of the Schauspielhaus (left) and the Friedrich Schiller memorial.
Keywords: East Germany, statues, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-07
Germany, Berlin: the newly rebuilt classical Schauspielhaus (1821) in Gendarmenmarkt, now used as a concert hall, a work of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, with the Friedrich Schiller memorial in front.
Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, Neo Classical architecture, statues

PMR668-06
Germany, Berlin: the classical Schauspielhaus (1821) in Gendarmenmarkt, with the "French Cathedral", built 1701-5 for the Huguenots, and the Schiller memorial in the centre of the square.
Keywords: East Germany, statues, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-05
Germany, Berlin: Marienkirche, the city's oldest existing church, built beteween 1270-1380, behind the Neptune Fountain, ornamented by four allegorical figures representing the rivers Elbe, Oder, Rhine and Weichsel.
Keywords: East Germany, statues, monument, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-04
Germany, Berlin: St. Hedwig's Cathedral (1747-73) built to emulate the Roman Pantheon.
Keywords: East Germany, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-03
Germany, Berlin: the "German Cathedral" on the south side of Gendarmenmarkt, built 1701-8 for the Lutheran Church, has a counterpart, the "French Cathedral" on the north side of the square.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-02
Germany, Berlin: Humboldt University on Unter den Linden, with statue of its founder, Alexander von Humboldt.
Keywords: East Germany, Corinthian columns, Neo Classical architecture, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR668-01
Germany, Berlin: Brandenburg Gate, erected 1788-91, with its quadriga driven by the goddess Victoria, replaced after WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR667-12
Germany, Berlin: main facade of (protestant) Berlin Cathedral, built 1894-1905, after plans of Julius Raschdorff to the order of Kaiser Wilhelm II; with fountain in the Lustgarten.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR667-11
Germany, Berlin: Berlin Cathedral, built 1894-1905, after plans of Julius Raschdorff to the order of Kaiser Wilhelm II, with statue of St. George and the Dragon and the enormous Granite Bowl, carved from one boulder in 1830.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR667-10
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. Part of the old city wall and the Hofrichterhaus, with its unusual chimney in late Renaissance style.
Keywords: East Germany, mediaeval, Oberlausitz, Sorbs, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR667-09
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. Entrance to the Cathedral Chapter (Domstift) with its colourful figures.
Keywords: East Germany, Oberlausitz, Sorbs, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR667-08
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. Hauptmarkt Square, with the handsome, Baroque Rathaus (townhall) (1729-32) and the tower of St. Peter's Cathedral (Petridom), built in 1213-1497 behind.l
Keywords: East Germany, Oberlausitz, Sorbs, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR667-07
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the 1000-year-old city is the "capital" of the Slavic Oberlausitz Sorb people. The River Spree with the old, round Waterworks Tower and St. Michael's Church behind.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, Sorbs, Oberlausitz

PMR667-06
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: facades on the Kloster-Platz, with the Ratsapotheke (court apothecary) (1550) with two different sun dials, on the corner.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR636-06
Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. Remains of the town's first-century east gate, Porta Caesarea, with wagon wheel tracks in the paving clearly to be seen.
Keywords: Roman ruins, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, historic, national heritage

PMR635-06
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the Rathaus (town hall), built between 1268 and 1290, has frequently been altered and extended; the fountain on the east side of the market square dates from 1540.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen

PMR633-9
Cyprus: A catamaran moored at barren Cape Greko in the south east of the island.
Keywords: coast, bay, rocky

PMR633-10
Cyprus: The flags of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Cyprus fly together on a prominence on the tip of the Karpas Peninsula in the north east of the island.
Keywords: coast, bay, rocky, crystal waters

PMR629-05
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: the 12th century cathedral, built of sandstone in typical Rheinland-Romanesque style: view of the triple towers at the east end of the cathedral, showing the apse with blind arcades and dwarf gallery.
Keywords: Christian, church, religion, architecture, Romanesque

PMR628-04
Spain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: black, volcanic larva studs the sandy beach on the north-east coast where the larva stream from the volcano Monte Corona ran directly into the sea.
Keywords: vocano, eruption, magma

PMR627-07
Spain, Fuerteventura: A pocket of green between barren hills in the Montana Cardon National Park in the south-east of the island.
Keywords: volcano, eruption, magma, larva, barren, volcanic, Canary Islands

PMR620-01
Germany, North Rhine-Westfalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: ornamental paved approach to the east facade of the palace, with the arms of the House of Wittelsbach over the entrance.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, German architecture, German heritage, country houses, palace gardens, parks, formal gardens, French style gardens, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR619-12
Germany, North Rhine-Wesphalia, Bruhl: Schloss Augustusburg was built between 1725 and 1768 by J.K. Schlaun and Francois de Cuvillies for the Elector Clement-Augustus, Archbishop of Cologne, who was a scion of the Bavarian Wittelsbach family. The palace contains a fine rococo staircase attributed to Balthasar Neumann. Here: east entrance to the palace and main gate.
Keywords: North Rhine- Westphalia, French style gardens, formal gardens, parks, palace gardens, country houses, German heritage, German architecture, UNESCO world heritage site

PMR607-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Sylvenstein Reservoir with autumn foliage, looking east.
Keywords: autumn, foliage, mountains, reservoir

PMR605-07
Malta: View from the promenade with palm tree at Marsaskala; the resort lies in a deep bay in the east of the island.

PMR605-06
Malta: View of the harbour and belltower at Marsaskala; the resort lies in a deep bay in the east of the island.
Keywords: fishing boats

PMR589-08
Mexico: Uxmal, the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Double-headed serpent bars on the east building of the "Nunnery Quadrangle" (Cuad. de las Monjas).
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-03
Mexico, Chichen Itza: carved relief on the east wall of the ball court showing a kneeling man who has just been beheaded, with his spurting blood. Believed to be the captain of the winning team.
Keywords: Maya

PMR589-02
Mexico, Chichen Itza: east wall of the ball court (juego de pelota) showing the goal or target ring, surmounted by the square Temple of the Jaguars
Keywords: Maya

PMR569-12
Namibia: Fish River Canyon is on average 500 metres deep and extends for 161 kilometres. It was originally caused by an earthquake about 300 million years ago, and two distinct surface levels can be discerned, due to later erosion. View of the canyon and dried-out Fish River from the look-out, a few kilometres east of the car park.

PMR660-03
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from the Vancouver Lookout east with downtown skyscrapers, the highest still being built.
Keywords: modern architecture, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR660-02
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from the Vancouver Lookout north-east, with downtown skyscrapers, Hastings Street and Stanley Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR657-08
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: twin Baroque towers of Zwiefalten Abbey (founded 1089), built in 1747 by architect Johann M. Fischer.
Keywords: East Germany, monastery, religious institution, Catholic, picturesque, national heritage

PMR657-07
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: lake in the grounds of the Cistercian Monastery Heiligkreuztal, consecrated in 1227.
Keywords: East Germany, countryside, nature, national heritage, picturesque

PMR657-03
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of Schlossplatz, with an old paddle-wheel steamer on the Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR657-02
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of the Semperoper and Theaterplatz, with statues of saints andapostles on the roof of the cathedral, and part of the Maria Bridge. In the distance the old Yenidze mosque-like tobacco factory, by the architect Martin Hammitzsch.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, opera house

PMR657-01
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of the Semperoper and Theaterplatz. In the distance the old Yenidze mosque-like tobacco factory, by the architect Martin Hammitzsch.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, opera house

PMR656-12
Germany, Saxony, Stolpen: Burg Stolpen, standing 357 metres high on basalt rocks, dates back to 1100 and has an 82-metre well. The Sieger Tower (left) and Johannis Tower (right) with surrounding landscape. The respected Duchess Cosel was imprisoned here for 49 years.
Keywords: East Germany, fortifications, castle, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR656-11
Germany, Saxony, Stolpen: the main square of the village with a large display of roses in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR656-10
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view from the dome of the Frauenkirche - the Kunstakademie (Academy of Arts) with, behind, the Carola Bridge and the Albert Bridge over the River Elbe, and on the far bank the Saxon State Chancellery, formerly Interior Ministry, built 1900-04.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR656-09
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), in all its glory, reconsecrated in 2005 after its wartime destruction, dominates the Neumarkt. The dark stones are survivors from the original building.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR656-08
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), reconsecrated in 2005 after its wartime destruction, with some of the newly built burgher houses.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR656-07
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Nymphenbad (Bath of the Nymphs), in the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong, shows Italian influence.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR656-06
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Wallpavillon, supported by Atlantans and surmounted by the figure of Hercules carrying the world. In the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong. Rebuilt after WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR656-05
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Kronentor (Crown Gate), surmounted by 4 golden eagles bearing the Polish crown. In the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong. Rebuilt after WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR656-04
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the grounds of the Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann between 1710 and 1728 for August the Strong. Rebuilt after WWII.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR656-03
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: facade of the Semperoper (opera), built 1871-8 by Manfred Semper, with panther quadriga and statue of Dionysos over the portal.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR656-02
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: the Brühlsche Terrace with cruiseboat moorings and the Kunstakademie (Academy of Arts), castle and cathedral in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

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