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PMR142-11
Bulgaria, Vidin, Belogradcik: the famous Rocks of Belogradcik, with Turkish fortifications.
Keywords: cliffs, geology, geological, formations, pinnacles, rocks, weird, tortured, outcrop, Belogradchik

PMR142-10
Bulgaria, Vidin, Belogradcik: view of the outer and middle fortifications built during the time of the Turkish occupation (1837) using forced local labour. Adjacent to the famous Rocks of Belogradcik.
Keywords: cliffs, geology, geological, formations, pinnacles, rocks, weird, tortured, outcrop, Belogradchik, fortress

PMR142-08
Bulgaria, Vidin, Belogradcik: the famous Rocks of Belogradcik.
Keywords: cliffs, geology, geological, formations, pinnacles, rocks, weird, tortured, outcrop, Belogradchik

PMR142-07
Bulgaria, Vidin, Belogradcik: view of the town from the famous Rocks of Belogradcik, with curiously formed flat slabs of weathered stone in the foreground.
Keywords: cliffs, geology, geological, formations, pinnacles, rocks, weird, tortured, outcrop, Belogradchik

PMR142-05
Bulgaria, Vidin, Belogradcik: the famous Rocks of Belogradcik, with Turkish fortifications.
Keywords: cliffs, geology, geological, formations, pinnacles, rocks, weird, tortured, outcrop, Belogradchik

PMR142-04
Bulgaria, Vidin, Belogradcik: the famous Rocks of Belogradcik, with Turkish fortifications.
Keywords: cliffs, geology, geological, formations, pinnacles, rocks, weird, tortured, outcrop, Belogradchik

PMR142-03
Bulgaria, Vidin, Belogradcik: the famous Rocks of Belogradcik, with grazing sheep in the foreground.
Keywords: cliffs, geology, geological, formations, pinnacles, rocks, weird, tortured, outcrop, Belogradchik

PMR142-02
Bulgaria, Vidin, Belogradcik: the famous Rocks of Belogradcik.
Keywords: cliffs, geology, geological, formations, pinnacles, rocks, weird, tortured, outcrop, Belogradchik

PMR142-01
Bulgaria, Vidin, Belogradcik: the famous Rocks of Belogradcik.
Keywords: cliffs, geology, geological, formations, pinnacles, rocks, weird, tortured, outcrop, Belogradchik

PMR131-03
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: houses built on and between the pointed limestone pinnacles in the village of Tuchersfeld in the Ailsbach Valley.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, architecture, timber-framed, geology, geological

PMR129-12
France, Cote d'Azur: red porphyry rocks of Cap Roux on the Esterel contrast strongly with the lucent blue sea.
Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, coastline, colourful, geology, geological, cliffs

PMR129-11
France, Cote d'Azur: red porphyry rocks of the Esterel contrast strongly with the lucent blue sea.
Keywords: Mediterranean, picturesque, coastline, colourful, geology, geological

PMR064-04
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: Platteklip Gorge, a cleft in Table Mountain scarcely noticeable from below
Keywords: geology, geological, flora, rocky, cliffs

PMR-D10417
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: typical landscape in the west of the island, with small lakes between grass-covered undulating hills.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, geological, landscape

PMR-D10414
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: Lagoa Azul and Sete Cidades under encroaching cloud, from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape

PMR-D10412
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Lagoa Azul in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape

PMR-D10411
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. with the town of Sete Cidades on Lagoa Azul in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape

PMR-D10410
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Lagoa Azul in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape

PMR-D10409
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Lagoa Azul in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape

PMR-D10408
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Lagoa Azul in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape

PMR-D10407
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa Rasa in the volcanic crater of Sete Cidades from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape

PMR-D10405
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul in the volcanic crater of Sete Cidades, from Vista do Rei (KIng's View).
Keywords: picturesque, lakes, geological, landscape

PMR-D10404
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Vista do Rei: Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul in Sete Cidades volcanic crater with hydrangea flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape

PMR-D9947
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul in the volcanic crater of Sete Cidades, from Vista do Rei (KIng's View).
Keywords: picturesque, geological

PMR-D9946
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: the town of Sete Cidades on Lagoa Azul in its volcanic crater.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, geological

PMR-D9945
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: Lagoa Sao Tiago and Lagoa Verde in the volcanic crater of Sete Cidades.
Keywords: picturesque, geological

PMR-D9944
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: Lagoa Azul in the volcanic crater of Sete Cidades.
Keywords: picturesque, geological

PMR-D9943
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: green water in Lagoa de Sao Tiago in the volcanic crater of Sete Cidades.
Keywords: picturesque, geological

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

PMR-D9941
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta do Escalvado: view of the cliffs to the north, with eroded volcanic rock pinnacles.
Keywords: picturesque, coast, geological

PMR-D9940
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta do Escalvado: view of the cliffs to the north, with the town of Mosteiros in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, coast, seascape, landscape

PMR-D9939
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Mosteiros: view of the town on its "faja" (coastal plateau) from the neighbouring Ponta do Escalvado.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, coast, seascape, landscape

PMR-D9935
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Mosteiros, Ponta do Castelo: remnants of lava from the last volcanic eruption - on the beach and in the sea. The castle of Nossa Senhora da Conceicao once stood near here, but few traces remain.
Keywords: picturesque, black, rocky, geological, coast, seascape, landscape

PMR-D9934
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta do Castelo: view of Ponta dos Mosteiros from across the bay with breaking surf in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, coast, seascape, landscape

PMR-D9933
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Mosteiros, Ponta do Castelo: remnants of lava from the last volcanic eruption - on the beach and in the sea. The castle of Nossa Senhora da Conceicao once stood near here, but few traces remain.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, seascape, coast, geological, rocks, black

PMR-D9932
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta do Castelo: the last house on the Ponta dos Mosteiros, overlooking the bay.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, volcanic rocks, coast, geological

PMR-D9931
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta do Castela: view of Mosteiros from across the bay.
Keywords: picturesque, rocky, landscape, seascape, coast, geological

PMR-D9930
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Mosteiros, Ponta do Castelo: remnants of lava from the last volcanic eruption - on the beach and in the sea. The castle of Nossa Senhora da Conceicao once stood near here, but few traces remain.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, coast, seascape, landscape

PMR-D8858
Argentina, Estancia la Angostura: view of the homestead and sheep pens, protected from the ever-present wind by the trees and geological escarpment.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, nature, landscape

PMR-D5572
Greece, Island of Santorini: brightly coloured volcanic deposits revealed in a cutting near Imerovigli.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, Hellas, Thera, Thira, Greek Islands, Cyclades, island hopping, colourful

PMR-D5571
Greece, Island of Santorini: view of the steep lip of the ex-volcano at the narrowest part of the island, looking north from Imerovigli.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, shoreline, volcanic, cape, ridge, Hellas, Thera, Thira, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D5570
Greece, Island of Santorini: view of the steep lip of the ex-volcano at the narrowest part of the island, looking north from Imerovigli.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, shoreline, volcanic, cape, ridge, Hellas, Thera, Thira, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D4226
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: snowy Karwendel Mountains from the Kranzberg (1391 metres) with a geological display of rocks in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, spring, pasture, mountain range, picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery

PMR-D0688
Germany, Bavaria, Tuchersfeld in "Franconian Switzerland": bizarre limestone rock formations tower over the local half-timbered museum.
Keywords: mediaeval, geological, geology, Franconia, extraordinary, Fränkische Schweiz, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR-D0687
Germany, Bavaria, Tuchersfeld in "Franconian Switzerland": bizarre limestone rock formations support a profusion of vegetation.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, Franconia, extraordinary, Fränkische Schweiz

PMR-D0686
Germany, Bavaria, Tuchersfeld in "Franconian Switzerland": bizarre limestone rock formations tower over the local half-timbered museum.
Keywords: mediaeval, geological, geology, Franconia, extraordinary, Fränkische Schweiz, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR-D0251
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, rock tombcaves, archeological, excavations, geological, geology, ruins, colourful, strata, multicoloured, graining, Graeco-Roman architecture, Egyptian architecture

PMR-D0250
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0248
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Patiently waiting donkey against a background of rosy, rugged walls of Wadi Musa.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0247
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Jordanian, riding a donkey up the long path to "the monastery".
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0246
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Nabataean tomb, carved from the rock, known as "Al Deir" ("the monastery") dating from the 3rd century BC.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0245
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Nabataean tomb, carved from the rock, known as "Al Deir" ("the monastery") dating from the 3rd century BC.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0244
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Partially worked/ long ruined (?) feature in the cliffs on the path up to the "monastery".
Keywords: archeology, rock tombcaves, archeological, excavations, geological, geology, ruins, colourful, strata, multicoloured, graining, Graeco-Roman architecture, Egyptian architecture

PMR-D0243
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in a sandstone boulder.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0242
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Patiently waiting donkeys against a background of rosy, rugged walls of Wadi Musa.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0241
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Eroded bands of sandstone in varying colours.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0240
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0239
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0238
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0237
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0236
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Remains of the red and white stucco-work on the wall of the free-standing Great Temple.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0235
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0234
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0233
Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Colourful graining in the sandstone rock.
Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves

PMR-D0199
Argentina, Jujuy: Bizarre rock formation on a hill opposite the Hotel Pastos Chicos, approaching Susques.
Keywords: picturesque, geology, Andes, geological formations

PMR-D0198
Argentina, Jujuy: the isolated Hotel Pastos Chicos, approaching Susques, from a nearby hill.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, Andes, altiplano, inn, solitary, isolated

PMR-D0197
Argentina, Jujuy: Hotel Pastos Chicos, approaching Susques.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, Andes, altiplano, inn, solitary, isolated

PMR-D0196
Argentina, Jujuy: typical landscape on the altiplano in the High Andes.
Keywords: picturesque, altiplano, Andes, geological formations

PMR-D0195
Argentina, Purmamarca: the steep-sided valley (Quebrada de Humahuaca) approaching Purmamarca, showing the eroded mountainsides of yellowish rock.
Keywords: Andes, weathering, erosion , geological, geology, mountains

PMR-D0191
Argentina, Humahuaca: the steep-sided valley (Quebrada de Humahuaca) approaching Purmamarca, showing the eroded mountainsides and valley-floor vegetation.
Keywords: Andes, weathering, erosion , geological, geology, mountains

PMR-D0189
Argentina, Humahuaca: the steep-sided valley (Quebrada de Humahuaca) approaching Purmamarca; a closer look at the rock formations.
Keywords: Andes, sheer, cliffs, geological, geology, mountains

PMR-D0184
Argentina La Quiaca: spectacular rock formations in the High Andes near the Bolivian border.
Keywords: geology, mountains, Andes, strata, geological

PMR359-09
France, Haute-Savoie: Devil's Bridge Gorge at le Jotty, between Thonon and Morzine, where the River Dranse forces its way through a limestone ridge.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, alpine scenery, canyon, rocky, geology, geological, boulders

PMR344-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria: rock formations near the summit of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), with the highest chapel in Germany (top left).
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, geological

PMR338-11
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: rocks, planed flat by former glacier, near the Pfingstegg path.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets, geological, phenomenon

PMR242-11
Germany, Bavaria, Luisenburg in the Fichtelgebirge (mountains): the Felsenlabyrinth, a labyrinth of enormous granite rocks, eroded into rounded shapes.
A collection of upright granite blocks leaning against each other, domino fashion.
Keywords: outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, geological, formations, fantastic, spectacular, erosion, scenic, heritage

PMR242-10
Germany, Bavaria, Luisenburg in the Fichtelgebirge (mountains): the Felsenlabyrinth, a labyrinth of enormous granite rocks, eroded into rounded shapes.
Near the bottom, the path is hemmed in by high rocks on both sides.
Keywords: outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, geological, formations, fantastic, spectacular, erosion, scenic, heritage

PMR242-09
Germany, Bavaria, Luisenburg in the Fichtelgebirge (mountains): the Felsenlabyrinth, a labyrinth of enormous granite rocks, eroded into rounded shapes.
A couple sitting in the shadow of a huge boulder at the top of the slope.
Keywords: outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, geological, formations, fantastic, spectacular, erosion, scenic, heritage

PMR242-08
Germany, Bavaria, Luisenburg in the Fichtelgebirge (mountains): the Felsenlabyrinth, a labyrinth of enormous granite rocks, eroded into rounded shapes.
Youngsters clambering by a huge slab of granite.
Keywords: outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, geological, formations, fantastic, spectacular, erosion, scenic, heritage

PMR242-07
Germany, Bavaria, Luisenburg in the Fichtelgebirge (mountains): the Felsenlabyrinth, a labyrinth of enormous granite rocks, eroded into rounded shapes.
The "balancing boulder".
Keywords: outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, geological, formations, fantastic, spectacular, erosion, scenic, heritage

PMR203-11
Israel, Negev Desert, Be'er Sheva: the centre, with the newly built (1985) Bank Hapoalim building. Be'er Sheva is the principal city of the Negev Desert region.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, Beersheba

PMR203-10
Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. View of the fortifications on Avdat's hill, taken from the roof of a ruined Roman dwelling house.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical

PMR203-09
Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. Outer room of a cave-dwelling in the base of Avdat's hill, dating from Nabatean times.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical

PMR203-08
Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. Inner room of a cave-dwelling in the base of Avdat's hill, dating from Nabatean times.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical

PMR203-07
Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. View of the surrounding countryside from Avdat's hill, with kibbutz plantations in the foreground.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical

PMR203-06
Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. Remains of the nave columns of the Byzantine Chapel of St. Theodore, with the main apse.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical

PMR203-05
Israel, Negev Desert: ruins of Avdat, a city founded in the third century BC by the Nabateans at a fork in the caravan route. North apse of the Byzantine Chapel of St. Theodore.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, archeology, historical

PMR203-04
Israel, Negev Desert: Makhtesh Ramon, a 35-kilometre-long wall of a crater, 500 metres deep, caused by erosion, breached by a road at Mizpe Ramon. Now part of the Ramon National Park. Late afternoon view from the observatory and museum.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR203-03
Israel, Negev Desert: Makhtesh Ramon, a 35-kilometre-long wall of a crater, 500 metres deep, caused by erosion, breached by a road at Mizpe Ramon. Now part of the Ramon National Park.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR203-02
Israel, Negev Desert: Hai-Bar Nature Reserve, dedicated to the reintroduction of animals found in this area in biblical times, several being endangered species.

Ibex (Capra ibex nubiana) are on the increase and can be found wild in several places
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, wildlife, antelopes, game

PMR203-01
Israel, Negev Desert: Hai-Bar Nature Reserve, dedicated to the reintroduction of animals found in this area in biblical times, several being endangered species.

View of the reserve from the observation tower over a large and shady Acacia raddiana
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, wildlife, antelopes, game

PMR202-12
Israel, Negev Desert: Hai-Bar Nature Reserve, dedicated to the reintroduction of animals found in this area in biblical times, several being endangered species.

Scimitar-horned Oryx (Oryx tao)
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, wildlife, antelopes, game

PMR202-11
Israel, Negev Desert: Hai-Bar Nature Reserve, dedicated to the reintroduction of animals found in this area in biblical times, several being endangered species.

Scimitar-horned Oryx (Oryx tao) with a group of Somali Wild Asses (Equus asinus), the ancestors of the domestic donkey.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, wildlife, antelopes, game

PMR202-10
Israel, Negev Desert: Hai-Bar Nature Reserve, dedicated to the reintroduction of animals found in this area in biblical times, several being endangered species.

Asiatic Wild Ass or Onager (Equus hemionus), the "swift ass". Not domesticable.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, wildlife, antelopes, game

PMR202-09
Israel, Negev Desert: Hai-Bar Nature Reserve, dedicated to the reintroduction of animals found in this area in biblical times, several being endangered species.

Group of Ostriches (Struthio camelus) with Addax (Addax nasomaculatus)
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, wildlife, antelopes, game

PMR202-08
Israel, Negev Desert: Hai-Bar Nature Reserve, dedicated to the reintroduction of animals found in this area in biblical times, several being endangered species.

Ostriches feeding, with Scimitar-horned Oryx (Oryx tao)
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, wildlife, antelopes, game

PMR202-07
Israel, Negev Desert: Hai-Bar Nature Reserve, dedicated to the reintroduction of animals found in this area in biblical times, several being endangered species.

Somali Wild Ass (Equus asinus) and male Ostrich (Struthio camelus)
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, wildlife, antelopes, game

PMR202-06
Israel, Negev Desert: Hai-Bar Nature Reserve, dedicated to the reintroduction of animals found in this area in biblical times, several being endangered species.

Addax (Addax nasomaculatus)
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, wildlife, antelopes, game

PMR202-05
Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: view from the top of King Solomon's Pillars.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR202-04
Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: contorted rock formations rising high between the Pillars of King Solomon.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR202-03
Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: King Solomon's Pillars, red sandstone, 50 metres high.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR202-02
Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: cliffs forming the north-western boundary, with a tree in the foreground.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR202-01
Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: cliffs forming the north-western boundary.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR201-12
Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: typical landscape with different coloured rocks
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR201-11
Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: entrance to a copper mine, possibly dating from 4000 BC, the oldest known shaft-and-gallery mines. Another behind.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR201-10
Israel, Negev Desert: "The Arches", a natural feature in the sandstone cliffs in the Timna Valley National Park.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR201-09
Israel, Negev Desert: view of Timna Valley National Park, showing some of the rock formations of dark granite, red sandstone, and paler dolomite and limestone.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR201-08
Israel, Negev Desert: the Mushroom Rock of vivid red sandstone in the Timna Valley National Park. Nearby are a number of early copper smelting sites used by the Egyptians in 1400/1300 BC.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR201-07
Israel, Negev Desert: the Mushroom Rock of vivid red sandstone in the Timna Valley National Park.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR201-05
Israel, Negev Desert: late afternoon sun in the Shani river valley, about 30 km. from Eilat. Evening shadows on the colourful rocks of sandstone and limestone.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR201-04
Israel, Negev Desert: late afternoon sun in the Shani river valley, about 30 km. from Eilat. View along the Red Canyon, carved out by the river Shani.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR201-03
Israel, Negev Desert: late afternoon sun in the Shani river valley, about 30 km. from Eilat.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR-D4029
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: view of the karst landscape from the entrance to the Reed Flute Caves.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, tourist attraction, historic, heritage, geological, topology

PMR-D3367
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3366
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. View along the Elbe Valley towards the Czech Republic.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3365
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3364
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3363
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3362
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3361
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the way up to the Pfaffenstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif, leads through a narrow canyon.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside

PMR-D3360
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): "Barbarina", a much-photographed pinnacle on the Pfaffenstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif. Due to erosion it is no longer safe to climb.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside

PMR-D3359
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): "Barbarina" (left), a much-photographed pinnacle on the Pfaffenstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif. Due to erosion it is no longer safe to climb.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside

PMR-D3358
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): "Barbarina", a much-photographed pinnacle on the Pfaffenstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif. Due to erosion it is no longer safe to climb.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside

PMR-D3357
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): spectacular formations on the Pfaffenstein, a sandstone rock massif.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside

PMR-D3356
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): boulder-strewn path up to the Pfaffenstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside

PMR-D3355
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): pinnacles on the Pfaffenstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside

PMR-D3354
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): Pfaffenstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside

PMR-D3353
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the impregnable Königstein Fortress (361 metres), seen from a harvested cornfield near the Pfaffenstein.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic

PMR-D3352
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the impregnable Königstein Fortress (361 metres) towers over the surrounding landscape.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic

PMR-D3347
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): a pleasure steamer on the River Elbe, seen from the Lilienstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside, boat, cruiser

PMR-D3346
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): a bluff on the Lilienstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif, with view of the Wettin Obelisk and the surrounding countryside.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside

PMR-D3345
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): a bluff on the Lilienstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif, with view of the Wettin Obelisk and the surrounding countryside.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside

PMR-D3344
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): a bluff on the Lilienstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif, with view of the surrounding countryside.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside

PMR-D3343
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): a bluff on the Lilienstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif, with view of the surrounding countryside.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside

PMR-D3342
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the Wettin Obelisk, erected in 1889, the work of local stonemason Dachser from Schandau, celebrates the 800th anniversary of the House of Wettin, and stands on the Lilienstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside, monument, jubilee

PMR-D3341
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the Wettin Obelisk, erected in 1889, the work of local stonemason Dachser from Schandau, celebrates the 800th anniversary of the House of Wettin, and stands on the Lilienstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside, monument, jubilee

PMR-D3340
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): Lilienstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside

PMR-D3339
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): Lilienstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside

PMR-D3338
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): Lilienstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside

PMR-D3325
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): a row of historic bronze cannons on the walls of Königstein Fortress, with the royal arms carved in stone on the corner.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic

PMR-D3323
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): a row of historic bronze cannons on the walls of Königstein Fortress.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic

PMR-D3322
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the Baroque Friedrichsburg on the walls of the Königstein Fortress enjoyed panoramic views. Originally built in 1589, it was converted to Baroque in 1731, with the lower storey used to store armaments and the upper storey as a barqueting room. View of the River Elbe towards Rathen.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic, architecture

PMR-D3321
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the Baroque Friedrichsburg on the walls of the Königstein Fortress enjoyed panoramic views. Originally built in 1589, it was converted to Baroque in 1731, with the lower storey used to store armaments and the upper storey as a barqueting room.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic, architecture

PMR-D3320
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): view from the walls of the Königstein Fortress, 240 metres above the River Elbe, with one of the ornamental stone urns in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic, panorama, woods

PMR-D3319
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the Baroque Friedrichsburg on the walls of the Königstein Fortress enjoyed panoramic views. Originally built in 1589, it was converted to Baroque in 1731, with the lower storey used to store armaments and the upper storey as a barqueting room. Cannon in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic, architecture

PMR-D3318
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the Baroque Friedrichsburg on the walls of the Königstein Fortress enjoyed panoramic views. Originally built in 1589, it was converted to Baroque in 1731, with the lower storey used to store armaments and the upper storey as a barqueting room.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic, architecture

PMR-D3317
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): one of the historic cannons on the walls of Königstein Fortress, with the Lilienstein massif on the horizon.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic

PMR-D3314
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): River Elbe and Königstein from the precipitous fortress walls.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic, panorama

PMR-D3313
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): one of the historic cannons on the walls of Königstein Fortress.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic

PMR-D3312
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): castellated walls of the Königstein Fortress with a view of the surrounding countryside.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic

PMR-D3311
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): defence towers on the precipitous walls of the Königstein Fortress with a view of the surrounding countryside.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic

PMR-D3310
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): some of the 50 buildings on the Königstein, enclosed within the fortress walls.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic

PMR-D3309
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): defence tower on the Königstein Fortress with a view of the surrounding countryside.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic

PMR-D3308
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): defence tower on the Königstein Fortress with a view of the surrounding countryside.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic

PMR-D3307
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the impregnable Königstein Fortress towering above the eponymous resort.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic

PMR-D3306
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): spectacular sandstone rock outcrops and formations known as the"Wehlstein Aussicht (View)" as seen from the Bastei.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape

PMR-D3305
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): spectacular sandstone rock outcrops and formations as seen from the Bastei.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape

PMR-D3304
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): spectacular sandstone rock outcrops and formations as seen from the Bastei.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape

PMR-D3303
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): part of the mediaeval fortress which existed in the Bastei from the early 13th century until 1469, now made accessible to visitors, showing its impregnable position on top of the vertical sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape, historic, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3302
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): visitors on the stone bridge leading to the Bastei fortifications amid spectacular sandstone rock outcrops and formations, with the Lilienstein outcrop visible in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape

PMR-D3301
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): visitors on the stone bridge leading to the Bastei fortifications amid spectacular sandstone rock outcrops and formations.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape

PMR-D3300
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): part of the mediaeval fortress which existed in the Bastei from the early 13th century until 1469, now made accessible to visitors, showing a contemporary rock-hurling catapult (reconstruction).
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape, historic, defence, fortifications, siege machine

PMR-D3299
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): figure of a "saintly friar" on a sandstone rock pinnacle near the Bastei.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape

PMR-D3298
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): part of the mediaeval fortress which existed in the Bastei from the early 13th century until 1469, now made accessible to visitors, showing the large covered water cistern, lower right.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape, historic, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3297
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): part of the mediaeval fortress which existed in the Bastei from the early 13th century until 1469, now made accessible to visitors, showing the spectacular sandstone rock formations.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape, historic, defence, fortifications

PMR-D3296
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): spectacular sandstone rock outcrops and formations as seen from the Bastei.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape

PMR-D3295
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): view along the River Elbe towards Rathen, with sandstone rock formations, from the Bastei.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape

PMR-D3294
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): spectacular sandstone rock outcrops and formations as seen from the Bastei.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape

PMR-D3293
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): entrance to an almost impregnable mediaeval settlement in the Bastei, Neurathen, dating from the early 13th century to 1469.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, historical

PMR-D3292
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): spectacular sandstone rock outcrops and formations as seen from the Bastei.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3291
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): two Elbe steamers passing near Rathen, seen from the Bastei cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, boat, river, cruise boat

PMR-D3290
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): spectacular sandstone rock outcrops and formations as seen from the Bastei.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3289
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): spectacular sandstone rock formations overlooking the River Elbe as seen from the Bastei.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3288
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): spectacular sandstone rock formations overlooking the River Elbe as seen from the Bastei.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3287
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): spectacular sandstone rock outcrops and formations as seen from the Bastei.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3286
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): spectacular sandstone rock outcrops and formations as seen from the Bastei.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3285
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): visitors among the spectacular sandstone rock formations of the Bastei.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3284
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): Elbe steamer picking up passengers near Rathen, seen from the Bastei cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, boat, river, cruise boat, jetty

PMR-D3049
Yugoslavia: aerial view of ranges of sunlit snow-covered mountain peaks, enhanced by the shadow-filled valleys, on the Dalmatian coast.
Keywords: panorama, picturesque, scenic, awe-inspiring, dramatic, striking, imposing, geology, geological

PMR-D3048
Yugoslavia: aerial view of ranges of sunlit snow-covered mountain peaks, enhanced by the shadow-filled valleys, on the Dalmatian coast.
Keywords: panorama, picturesque, scenic, awe-inspiring, dramatic, striking, imposing, geology, geological

PMR-D3047
Yugoslavia: aerial view of ranges of sunlit snow-covered mountain peaks, enhanced by the shadow-filled valleys, on the Dalmatian coast.
Keywords: panorama, picturesque, scenic, awe-inspiring, dramatic, striking, imposing, geology, geological

PMR-D3046
Yugoslavia: aerial view of ranges of sunlit snow-covered mountain peaks, enhanced by the shadow-filled valleys, on the Dalmatian coast.
Keywords: panorama, picturesque, scenic, awe-inspiring, dramatic, striking, imposing, geology, geological

PMR-D3045
Yugoslavia: aerial view of ranges of sunlit snow-covered mountain peaks, enhanced by the shadow-filled valleys, on the Dalmatian coast.
Keywords: panorama, picturesque, scenic, awe-inspiring, dramatic, striking, imposing, geology, geological

PMR-D1460
People's Republic of China, Tibet: twisted layers of volcanic rock on the road down to the Friendship Highway from Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, geology, geological

PMR-D1454
People's Republic of China, Tibet: eroded mountain scenery on the road from Everest Base Camp.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, geology, geological

PMR-D1453
People's Republic of China, Tibet: eroded mountain scenery on the road from Everest Base Camp.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, geology, geological

PMR-D1431
People's Republic of China, Tibet: unusual patterns of erosion on a rock face near Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, geology, geological

PMR-D1379
People's Republic of China, Tibet: highly eroded hills of schist, near Lhatse.
Keywords: architecture, geological, geology, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR142-06
Bulgaria, Vidin, Belogradcik: the famous Rocks of Belogradcik.
Keywords: cliffs, geology, geological, formations, pinnacles, rocks, weird, tortured, outcrop, Belogradchik

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-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

PMR478-05
Canada, Alberta: geological trail near the Royal Tyrrell Prehistoric Museum. A prolific source of prehistoric remains.
Keywords: nature, fossils, dinosaurs, geology, picturesque, countryside

PMR478-04
Canada, Alberta: Horseshoe Canyon near Drumheller.
Keywords: nature, geological, geology, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside

PMR464-04
Romania, Moldavia, Bicaz: the Bicaz Gorge in the Ceahláu Mountains, one of the most spectacular roads in Romania. The road leads out to the Red Lake (Lacul Rosu), a popular resort of the local population.
Keywords: geology, phenomenon, cleft, rocks, cliffs, geological

PMR464-03
Romania, Moldavia, Bicaz: entrance to the Bicaz Gorge in the Ceahláu Mountains, one of the most spectacular roads in Romania.
Keywords: geology, phenomenon, cleft, rocks, cliffs, geological

PMR495-01
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: Ayia Roumeli, a new village at the seaward end of the gorge, where the walkers wait for a ferry to Hora Sfakion, from where there is a road connection to Harnia.
Keywords: picturesque, beach, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR494-12
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: crossing the small stream on a wooden bridge near the seaward end of the gorge.
Keywords: picturesque, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR494-11
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: Sidheresportes (Iron Gates), where the walls of the gorge narrow to 3 metres.
Keywords: picturesque, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR494-10
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: exposed rock strata on the side of the gorge.
Keywords: picturesque, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR494-09
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: looking back (north) from the Sidheresportes (Iron Gates).
Keywords: picturesque, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR494-08
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: approach to Sidheresportes (Iron Gates).
Keywords: picturesque, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR494-07
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: distant view of the bridge and bed of the torrent.
Keywords: picturesque, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR494-06
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: bridge over the dried-up torrent leading to the old Samaria village.
Keywords: picturesque, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR494-05
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: hundreds of "mini cairns" built by gorge-walkers.
Keywords: picturesque, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR494-04
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: wild landscape near the old Samaria village.
Keywords: picturesque, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR492-09
Island of Santorini: coloured rocks, mixed together in a molten state, resemble ingredients in a pudding mix.
Keywords: colourful, stone, volcanic, geological, geology

PMR490-01
Island of Santorini: view of the steep lip of the ex-volcano at the narrowest part of the island, looking north from Imerovigli.
Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, shoreline, volcanic, cape, ridge

PMR454-07
Austria, Styria, Eisenerz: the Iron Mountain (Erzberg) is composed entirely of iron ore and has been mined since the Middle Ages. 17.5 million tonnes of ore are extracted annually to supply the Styrian iron industry.
Keywords: alpine, open-cast, terraces, steel industry, geological, geology, alpine scenery, mountain range

PMR138K-05
Mongolia, Ömnögov Aimag (Province), Bayanzag (Gobi Desert): a sandy area stabilised by saxaul shrubs where American palaeontologist Roy Chapman Andrews discovered numerous fossilised Protoceratops dinosaurs with nests and eggs in 1922. This part was called "The Flaming Cliffs" by Roy Chapman Andrews.
Keywords: Mongol, geological, geology, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR138K-04
Mongolia, Ömnögov Aimag (Province), Bayanzag (Gobi Desert): a sandy area stabilised by saxaul shrubs where American palaeontologist Roy Chapman Andrews discovered numerous fossilised Protoceratops dinosaurs with nests and eggs in 1922. This part was called "The Flaming Cliffs" by Roy Chapman Andrews.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia, geology, geological

PMR101K-24
Argentina, Jujuy: dazzling white, lying at about 3400 metres a.s.l., the Salinas Grandes (salt lakes) reflect the clouds. In the background are piles of salt crystals, awaiting bagging and transportation.
Keywords: picturesque, potassium, sodium, geological formations, Andes, altiplano, salt lakes, saline, salt flats

PMR101K-23
Argentina, Jujuy: dazzling white, lying at about 3400 metres a.s.l., the Salinas Grandes (salt lakes) are traversed by Ruta Nacional No. 52. Here a group of people appears to be walking on a sheet of ice.
Keywords: picturesque, potassium, sodium, geological formations, Andes, altiplano, salt lakes, saline, salt flats

PMR101K-22
Argentina, Jujuy: dazzling white, lying at about 3400 metres a.s.l., the Salinas Grandes (salt lakes) reflect the clouds.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, Andes, altiplano, salt lakes, saline, salt flats, sodium , potassium

PMR101K-21
Argentina, Jujuy: typical view on the altiplano, approaching the Salinas Grandes (salt flats).
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, Andes, altiplano, salt lakes, saline

PMR101K-20
Argentina, Jujuy: on the altiplano, approaching the Salinas Grandes (salt flats), with snow covered sierras in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, Andes, altiplano, salt lakes, saline

PMR101K-19
Argentina, Jujuy: distant view of the Salinas Grandes (salt flats) between the mountains.
Keywords: picturesque, saline, salt lakes, geological formations

PMR101K-18
Argentina, Jujuy: Interesting continuous cloud-formation off a mountain, near the summit of the pass "Abra Potrerillos"
(4170 metres a.s.l.).
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, Andes high pass, meteorology, cloud formation

PMR101K-17
Argentina, Jujuy: summit of the pass "Abra Potrerillos"
(4170 metres a.s.l.). Indiginas selling pictures of animals etched onto flakes of stone, and stone carvings.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, Andes high pass, stone souvenirs, stone carvings

PMR101K-16
Argentina, Jujuy: summit of the pass "Abra Potrerillos"
(4170 metres a.s.l.), with 240 kilometres to the next pass, Paso de Jama.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, Andes high pass

PMR101K-15
Argentina, Jujuy: after Purmamarca the road begins to rise along a valley amid barren scenery to the pass "Abra Potrerillos" (4170 metres a.s.l.) View of the numerous hairpin bends as the road ascends to the pass.
Keywords: picturesque, coloured mountain, coloured cliffs, coloured rocks, geological formations

PMR101K-14
Argentina, Jujuy: after Purmamarca the road begins to rise along a valley amid barren scenery to the pass "Abra Potrerillos" (4170 metres a.s.l.). View of the surrounding snow-covered mountains.
Keywords: picturesque, coloured mountain, coloured cliffs, coloured rocks, geological formations

PMR101K-13
Argentina, Jujuy: after Purmamarca the road begins to rise along a valley amid barren scenery to the pass "Abra Potrerillos" (4170 metres a.s.l.)
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, coloured rocks, coloured cliffs, coloured mountain

PMR101K-12
Argentina, Jujuy: after Purmamarca the road begins to rise along a valley amid barren scenery to the pass "Abra Potrerillos" (4170 metres a.s.l.)
Keywords: picturesque, coloured mountain, coloured cliffs, coloured rocks, geological formations

PMR101K-11
Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours. Cactus in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, coloured rocks

PMR101K-10
Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, coloured rocks

PMR101K-09
Argentina, Jujuy, Purmamarca: a typical unpaved street in the town, with rugs and dried cacti displayed outside the shops, and the coloured mountain in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, coloured rocks, coloured cliffs, coloured mountain

PMR101K-08
Argentina, Jujuy, Purmamarca: traditional rugs displayed outside a shop, with the colourful mountain in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, coloured rocks, coloured cliffs, coloured mountain

PMR101K-07
Argentina, Jujuy, Purmamarca: a wide selection of colourful textiles and handiwork is on offer in the market.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, coloured rocks, coloured cliffs, coloured mountain

PMR101K-06
Argentina, Jujuy, Purmamarca: closer view of the "mountain of seven colours" from a hill within the town.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, coloured rocks, coloured cliffs, coloured mountain

PMR101K-05
Argentina, Jujuy, Purmamarca: closer view of the "mountain of seven colours" from a hill within the town.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, coloured rocks, coloured cliffs, coloured mountain

PMR101K-04
Argentina, Jujuy, Purmamarca: closer view of the "mountain of seven colours" from a hill within the town.
Keywords: picturesque, coloured mountain, coloured cliffs, coloured rocks, geological formations

PMR101K-03
Argentina, Jujuy, Purmamarca: view of the "mountain of seven colours" from the main road.
Keywords: picturesque, coloured mountain, coloured cliffs, coloured rocks, geological formations

PMR101K-02
Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations

PMR101K-01
Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations

PMR100K-36
Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations

PMR100K-35
Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations

PMR100K-34
Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations

PMR100K-33
Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations

PMR100K-24
Argentina, Salta: Humahuaca, a village almost exclusively occupied by indigenas of the Coya tribe. The nearby Rio Grande is somewhat depleted at this time of the year.
Keywords: landscape, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations, picturesque

PMR100K-23
Argentina, Salta: the road reaches a height of 3780 metres above sea level between La Quiaca and Humahuaca.
Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits

PMR100K-18
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca; some of the interesting and colourful rock formations through which the Rio Grande flows.
Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits

PMR100K-17
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca: farmholding with large numbers of llamas in pens.
Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits

PMR100K-16
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca; red cliffs, green hills and cacti growing in the foreground.
Keywords: landscape, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations, picturesque

PMR100K-15
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca; the village of Maimará at the foot of some striking rock formations.
Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits

PMR100K-14
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca; some of the interesting and colourful rock formations through which the Rio Grande flows.
Keywords: landscape, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations, picturesque

PMR100K-13
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca; some of the interesting and colourful rock formations through which the Rio Grande flows.
Keywords: landscape, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations, picturesque

PMR100K-12
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca; some of the interesting and colourful rock formations through which the Rio Grande flows.
Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits

PMR100K-11
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca; some of the interesting and colourful rock formations through which the Rio Grande flows.
Keywords: landscape, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations, picturesque

PMR100K-09
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River

PMR100K-08
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River

PMR100K-07
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River

PMR100K-06
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River

PMR100K-05
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, Las Conchas River, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations

PMR100K-04
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, Las Conchas River, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations

PMR100K-03
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River

PMR100K-02
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. The sandy valley floor and emerging bare, red rocks of the sierra.
Keywords: landscape, Las Conchas River, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations

PMR100K-01
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Clouds on the peaks of the sierra.
Keywords: landscape, Las Conchas River, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations

PMR024K-36
Australia, New South Wales: Orphan Rock in the Blue Mountains, from the Katoomba Skyway Cablecar.
Keywords: Eucalyptus forest, pinnacles, Geological formations

PMR068K-08
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: Schloss Belvedere, 4 kilometres southeast of Weimar, houses a music school and plays host to summer concerts.
This stone in the grounds describes the geological origin of the visible landscape since the last ice age.
Keywords: German heritage, gardens, parks, flowerbeds, palace gardens, formal gardens, Thuringia

PMR427-02
Madeira: Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the island (1861 metres). The volcanic origin of the mountains is clear, with vertical seams of old lava breaking through the sandstone.
Keywords: island, volcano, geological, geology, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, summit

PMR394-05
New Zealand, South Island, Punakaiki: view along the coastal cliffs, with curiously eroded rocky promontory.
Keywords: antipodes, picturesque, landscape, Maori, geology, geological

PMR394-04
New Zealand, South Island: Pancake Rocks (stratified limestone) and blowholes at Punakaiki on the west coast. An inland "cauldron" created by the sea coming through the tunnel with great force.
Keywords: antipodes, picturesque, landscape, Maori, geology, geological

PMR394-03
New Zealand, South Island: Pancake Rocks (stratified limestone) and blowholes at Punakaiki on the west coast.
Keywords: antipodes, picturesque, landscape, Maori, geology, geological

PMR675-08
Mongolia, Ömnögov, Bayanzag (Gobi Desert): a sandy area stabilised by saxaul shrubs where American palaeontologist Roy Chapman Andrews discovered numerous fossilised Protoceratops dinosaurs with nests and eggs in 1922. This part was called "The Flaming Cliffs" by Roy Chapman Andrews.
Keywords: Mongol, geological, geology, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR675-05
Mongolia, Ömnögov, Bayanzag (Gobi Desert): a sandy area stabilised by saxaul shrubs where American palaeontologist Roy Chapman Andrews discovered numerous fossilised Protoceratops dinosaurs with nests and eggs in 1922.
Keywords: Mongol, geological, geology, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR653-02
Argentina, Jujuy: dazzling white, lying at about 3400 metres a.s.l., the Salinas Grandes (salt lakes) are traversed by Ruta Nacional No. 52. Here a group of people appears to be walking on a sheet of ice.
Keywords: picturesque, salt flats, saline, salt lakes, altiplano, Andes, geological formations, sodium, potassium

PMR653-01
Argentina, Jujuy: dazzling white, lying at about 3400 metres a.s.l., the Salinas Grandes (salt lakes) reflect the clouds. They are traversed by Ruta Nacional No. 52 not far from Susques.
Keywords: picturesque, potassium, sodium, geological formations, Andes, altiplano, salt lakes, saline, salt flats

PMR65208
Argentina, Jujuy, Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. Hues of red and pink with cultivated fields in the foreground.
Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits

PMR652-12
Argentina, Jujuy, Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. View of the cliffs from the town level, with yellow daisies in the foreground.
Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits

PMR652-11
Argentina, Jujuy, Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. Visitors gather on a convenient knoll to photograph the colourful cliffs.
Keywords: landscape, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations, picturesque

PMR652-10
Argentina, Jujuy, Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. Cliffs of varied hues provide a backdrop for the town.
Keywords: landscape, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations, picturesque

PMR652-09
Argentina, Salta, Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. Cliffs of varied hues provide a backdrop for the town.
Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits

PMR652-07
Argentina, Jujuy, Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. Shades of red and ochre, with the ubiquitous yellow daisies in the foreground.
Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits

PMR652-06
Argentina, Salta, Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. Cemetery of the village of Maimará with some elaborate graves, and colourful rock formations behind.
Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits

PMR652-05
Argentina, Jujuy, Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. View of the valley floor.
Keywords: landscape, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations, picturesque

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