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PMR131-02
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: view of the village of Tuchersfeld in the Ailsbach Valley, from the top of one of the limestone pinnacles.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, panorama, bird's eye view, rooftops, woods

PMR119-08
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Rodergasse with its row of gables, from the Roder Tower. Visible in the background are the Town Hall Tower, St. Jacobus' Church and the White Tower.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, bird's eye view

PMR119-07
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: outer fortifications to the Roder Gate, from the top of the Roder Tower.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, bird's eye view

PMR119-02
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: view of the Market Square, Ratsherrntrinkstube, White Tower and town wall, from the Rathaus Tower.
Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, rooftops, bird's eye view

PMR118-10
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: "Feuerleinserker", an oriel window on the corner of Klingengasse and Klosterhof.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, wood-carving, bull's eye glass

PMR116-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: view of the lake from the terrace of the mansion, with beds of multicoloured tulips and wallflowers in eye-catching shapes.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical

PMR115-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: beds of red, white and blue pansies and Rob Roy daisies make an eye-catching display.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical

PMR109-05
Egypt, Thebes: bird's eye view of the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, taken from the edge of the overhanging cliff.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture

PMR094-10
Austria, Krems: Renaissance oriel on the corner of the Rathaus (Town Hall) is the work of Master Benedict, 1548.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, picturesque, stone-carving, bulls-eye

PMR064-10
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: view of Cape Town with port and Table Bay from the top of Table Mountain.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, harbour, port, coastline, overview, bird's eye view, freight-ships

PMR064-09
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: view north from the top of Table Mountain, across Table Bay, with Robben Island in the distance, Signal Hill top left, and the docks right centre
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, harbour, port, coastline, overview, bird's eye view, freight-ships

PMR064-01
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: view north from the top of Table Mountain, across Table Bay, with Robben Island in the distance, Signal Hill in the centre, and the docks right centre
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, harbour, port, coastline, overview, bird's eye view, freight-ships

PMR061-09
South Africa, Eastern Cape Province, Port Elizabeth: aerial view of the docks, yacht moorings and coast road
Keywords: panorama, bird's eye view, metropolis, city, industry, shipping, trade, oil storage

PMR-D11839
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the "Osel Mantis", a one-man deep sea engineering submersible, as seen in the James Bond film "For Your Eyes Only". On display in the Ozeaneum Museum.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11838
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the "Osel Mantis", a one-man deep sea engineering submersible, as seen in the James Bond film "For Your Eyes Only". On display in the Ozeaneum Museum.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11145
Turkey, Lycia, Koycegiz: glass "Fatima's Eye" good luck tokens and other trinkets in the Monday weekly market.
Keywords: buying & selling, colourful, commerce, Islam, souvenirs, striking, trading

PMR-D11144
Turkey, Lycia, Koycegiz: a mass of glass "Fatima's Eye" good luck tokens in the Monday weekly market.
Keywords: blue, buying & selling, colourful, commerce, Islam, striking, trading

PMR-D6738
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the mineral content of the volcanic rock provides a colourful display on the cliff path, with this nodule resembling a giant eye.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO

PMR-D2984
Hors d'oeuvres: eye-catching arrangement of paprika, pineapple chunks and grapes.
Keywords: food, dining, starters, fruit, colourful, serving idea

PMR-D1566
Nepal: Swayambhunath Stupa, which stands on a hill 2 kilometres out of Kathmandu, with all-seeing eyes of Buddha on the "Harmika".
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR176-01
U.S.A., New York State, Niagara Falls: bird's-eye view of the Horseshoe Falls from the top of the Canadian Skylon Tower (520 feet high).
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, waterfalls, spume, white water, foam, cataract, cascade, force, deluge

PMR174-08
U.S.A., New York: Central Park, seen from the top of the RCA Building in the Rockefeller Center (850 feet high, 70 storeys). Visible are the Sheep Meadow, Central Park Lake and the Receiving Reservoir. The black and white building is "9 West 57th Street", with Barclays Bank on the ground floor.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR174-06
U.S.A., New York: view from the top of the RCA Building in the Rockefeller Center (850 feet high, 70 storeys), with the Empire State Building in the middle distance and the World Trade Center in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-09
U.S.A., New York: late sunset view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys) across the Hudson River to New Jersey.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-08
U.S.A., New York: early sunset view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys) across the Hudson River to New Jersey.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-07
U.S.A., New York: south-west view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys), with Fifth Avenue, the World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

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

PMR173-04
U.S.A., New York: view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys), with Fifth Avenue (right), George Washington Bridge (top left), Central Park (top centre) and Rockefeller Center.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, 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

PMR172-05
U.S.A., New York: roof view from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys, with the twin tower in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-04
U.S.A., New York: evening view of Manhattan Island to the north-west from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys. Nearest is the Woolworth Building, completed in 1913 and the world's highest building until 1931.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-02
U.S.A., New York: evening view of Manhattan Island from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys. Empire State Building at top centre.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR166-11
U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: serried ranks, as far as the eye can see - the view from Sunset Point.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles

PMR156-12
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: view of the Marineland complex from the Sky Tower (Killer Whale Pool, Giant Aquarium Tank, Pilot Whale Pool, Walrus Pool, etc.)
Keywords: show, sea life, demonstration, performance, bird's eye view, coastline

PMR-D2716
Turkey, Istanbul: aerial view of the Bosphorus with the mouth of the Golden Horn (left), the Bosphorus Bridge, and Haydarpasha Railway Station in the foreground.
Keywords: gegraphy, geographical, geology, geological, bird's eye view, panorama, vista

PMR-D2715
Turkey, Istanbul: aerial view of the Bosphorus with the mouth of the Golden Horn (left), the Bosphorus Bridge, and Haydarpasha Railway Station in the foreground.
Keywords: geography, geographical, geology, geological, bird's eye view, panorama, vista

PMR-D2714
Turkey, Istanbul: aerial view of the Bosphorus with the mouth of the Golden Horn (left), the Bosphorus Bridge, and Haydarpasha Railway Station in the foreground.
Keywords: geography, geographical, geology, geological, bird's eye view, panorama, vista

PMR-D2713
Turkey, Erzurum: aerial view of the agricultural landscape on the edge of the mountains, west of Erzurum.
Keywords: geography, geographical, geological, geology, bird's eye view, panorama, vista

PMR-D2712
Turkey, Erzurum: aerial view of housing estates on the edge of the mountains, west of Erzurum.
Keywords: geography, geographical, bird's eye view, panorama, vista, town planning

PMR-D2711
Turkey, Erzurum: aerial view of the rural, agricultural landscape west of Erzurum.
Keywords: geography, geograhical, bird's eye view, panorama, vista, plains

PMR-D2725
Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: view of the outskirts of Seefeld from the Geschwandkopf, with masses of Bird's Eye Primulas (Primula farinosa) and Kidney Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) in the meadow.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, flowers, colourful, spring

PMR-D2724
Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: view over the outskirts of Seefeld from the Geschwandkopf, with masses of Bird's Eye Primulas (Primula farinosa) in the meadow, and the Karwendel Mountains in the distance.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, flowers, colourful, spring

PMR145K-09
Myanmar, Yangon: eye-catching clocktower on Sule Paya Road, with the zedi visible at the end.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR436-02
Lithuania, Vilnius: the Church of St. Anna, built in 1580, represents the peak of the Gothic style in Lithuania, "fascinating the eye with its flourishes".
Keywords: city, Christian, red brick, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR528-06
Iraq: Uruk, the city which succeeded Ur and was continuously inhabited from about 4000 BC until 500 AD, where the first writing system (cuneiform) was developed. The 9.5-kilometre-long city wall was built by King Gilgamesh and described in his Epic:
partially reconstructed temple with sanctuary well protected from outside eyes.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, desert, ruined city, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical

PMR524-04
England, London: closer view of two of the gongolas of the "London Eye", erected for the millennium.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, big wheel, landmark

PMR524-03
England, London: the "London Eye", erected for the millennium. Side view, with crowds on the Embankment in front of County Hall.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, big wheel, landmark

PMR524-02
England, London: the "London Eye", erected for the millennium, from Westminster Bridge. County Hall on the right, lanterns in the foreground.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, metropolis, big wheel, landmark

PMR524-01
England, London: the "London Eye", erected for the millennium, from Westminster Bridge.
Keywords: capital city, metropolis, big wheel, landmark

PMR117K-12
Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: eye-catching flowers of the Sicklefruit Hypecoum (Hypecoum imberbe).
Keywords: geology, wild animals, wild flowers, picturesque, rock formations, natural history, nature reservation, botany

PMR106K-20
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

View of the lower Inca site (Pisaqa) where the buildings were constructed with uncut stone, probably dwelling houses (?)
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, bird's eye view, flower profusion

PMR106K-12
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

The Sacred Valley of the Incas, the River Vilcanota (which becomes the River Urubamba) and the modern town of Pisac.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, bird's eye view, panorama

PMR105K-07
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.

Bird's eye view of the Cathedral and the Compania de Jesus Church.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR103K-32
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. View of the lower city with the Parque Central and Mirador Laicacota from the top of the multi-storey building of the University of San Andrés (Universidad Mayor de San Andrés).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, panorama, bird's eye view

PMR103K-31
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. View of the lower city from the top of the multi-storey building of the University of San Andrés (Universidad Mayor de San Andrés).
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, panorama, bird's eye view

PMR089K-11
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium.
Bird's eye view of the complete harbour from the Castel St. John, an Illyrian fort (260 metres high).
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR082K-28
England, London: View from the London Eye: Hungerford Bridge with part of the superstructure of the Millennium Wheel.
Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city

PMR082K-27
England, London: View from the London Eye: the Post Office Tower.
Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city

PMR082K-26
England, London: View from the London Eye: The River Thames with the Royal Festival Hall and National Theatre on the South Bank.
Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city

PMR082K-24
England, London: View from the London Eye: St. Paul's Cathedral and the City.
Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city

PMR082K-23
England, London: View from the London Eye: Hungerford Bridge, Charing Cross Station, the Post Office Tower and Centre Point.
Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city

PMR082K-22
England, London: View from the London Eye: pleasure craft on the River Thames, with Hungerford Bridge and Charing Cross station.
Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city

PMR082K-21
England, London: Viewing the city from a gondola of the London Eye.
Keywords: metropolis, tourist attraction, Millennium Wheel, Ferris Wheel, panorama, city, tourism

PMR057K-03
Malta, Senglea: the famous watchtower "Gardjola" with eyes and ears, on Fort St. Michael, Senglea Point.

PMR057K-01
Malta, Vittoriosa/Birgu: traditional fishing boat with "all-seeing eye" painted on the bow to ward off evil spirits.

PMR023K-09
Viet Nam: Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres. Here, a pair of dummies showing typical attire and weapons of the guerillas.
Keywords: Vietnam

PMR023K-08
Viet Nam: Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres. Here, a pair of dummies showing typical attire and weapons of the guerillas with posing tourist.
Keywords: Vietnam

PMR023K-07
Viet Nam: Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres. Here, the planning and conference room of the guerillas on the surface, covered by a rattan roof.
Keywords: Vietnam

PMR023K-06
Viet Nam: Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres. Here, the planning and conference room of the guerillas on the surface, covered by a rattan roof.
Keywords: Vietnam

PMR023K-05
Viet Nam: Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres. Here, the entrance to one of the tunnels, which were usually 0.6 metres wide and 1.5 metres high, and not concreted like this example.
Keywords: Vietnam, guerillas

PMR023K-04
Viet Nam: Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres. Here, a booby trap for U.S. soldiers, consisting of a pivoting trapdoor covered with dead leaves concealing a pit with sharpened bamboo stakes at the bottom.
Keywords: Vietnam, guerillas

PMR023K-03
Viet Nam, Cu Chi: Plan of the Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres.
Keywords: Vietnam, guerillas

PMR076K-32
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Mass of ox-eye daisies near the summit of Mount Kranzberg, with sunlit meadows and trees with spring foliage, not far from Mittenwald.
Keywords: alpine, spring, mountain range, pasture

PMR065K-20
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Farchant: Bird's eye view of the village of Farchant in the Loisach Valley, from Mount Wank.
Keywords: Alps, Bavarian Alps

PMR062K-25
Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, a profusion of houses in mounting terraces bewilders the eye: view from Xadji Dimitar Street.

PMR544-1
Brasov: view of the town from the cablecar station on Timpa Hill, with the Black Church and Town Hall prominent.
Keywords: panorama, bird's eye view

PMR638-07
Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. Bird's eye view of the jetty and part of the old town (Stari Grad), from Castel St. John, 260 metres above the city.
Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR632-08
England, London: view of the River Thames, the Ministry of Defence, Charing Cross Station and Hungerford Railway Bridge, with Centre Point and the Post Office Tower in the distance, from the "London Eye".
Keywords: metropolis, millennium wheel, city, panorama

PMR632-07
England, London: view of the River Thames, the Royal Festival Hall, the National Theatre, St. Paul's Cathedral and the city, from the "London Eye".
Keywords: metropolis, millennium wheel, city, panorama

PMR629-10
Tunisia, Sousse: an eye-catching "pirate ship" offers to take visitors on a mediterranean trip.
Keywords: adventure trip, sea cruise, harbour, galleon

PMR617-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Bird's eye view of the village of Farchant in the Loisach Valley, from Mount Wank (1780 metres).
Keywords: mountains, Alps, meadows, nature, conifers, forests

PMR605-10
Malta, Gozo, Mgarr: colourful fishing boat prow with the ubiquitous "eye" to ward off evil spirits.
Keywords: fishing boats

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

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