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PMR139-12 Italy, Rome: Giant staues of Christ and the Apostles surmounting the facade of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter. Keywords: historic, heritage, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, stone figures, stone carving
PMR-D11447 Greece, Island of Corfu, summit of Mount Pantokrator (914 metres): the domain of the Orthodox monastery of Ypsilou Pantokratora. The legs of the giant 86-metre-high antenna are visible in the courtyard. Keywords: church, highest, Ionian Islands, isolated, transmission mast, well
PMR425-04 Madeira, Funchal: Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro ("Blandy's Garden") - Amaryllis flowers with giant Crassula behind. Madeira, Funchal: Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro ("Blandy's Garden") - Amaryllis flowers with giant Crassula behind. Keywords: island, horticulture, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR-D9552 Iceland, Húsavik: tailfin of a diving Humpback whale and a group of whale-watchers in the "Amma Kibba". a vessel belonging to the Gentle Giants operator. Keywords: sea life, whaling, fauna, wildlife
PMR-D9105 Chile. Chaiten: unidentified species of caterpillar on the enormous leaves of the Nalca or Giant Rhubarb (Gunnera tinctoria) in the grounds of the hot springs "El Amarillo". The leaves can grow to a diameter of 2.5 metres and can be used in the kitchen in a similar way to rhubarb. Keywords: South America, larva, lepidoptera, vegetables, horticulture, plants, botany, nature, Latin America
PMR-D9104 Chile. Chaiten: unidentified species of caterpillar on the enormous leaves of the Nalca or Giant Rhubarb (Gunnera tinctoria) in the grounds of the hot springs "El Amarillo". The leaves can grow to a diameter of 2.5 metres and can be used in the kitchen in a similar way to rhubarb. Keywords: South America, Latin America, nature, botany, plants, horticulture, vegetables, lepidoptera, larva
PMR-D9045 Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: Southern Giant Petrel or Giant Fulmar or Stinker (Macronectes giganteus). Keywords: South America, seabirds, flora and Fauna, ornithology, birds, Latin America, Patagonia, Andes
PMR-D9044 Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: Southern Giant Petrel or Giant Fulmar or Stinker (Macronectes giganteus). Keywords: South America, seabirds, flora and Fauna, ornithology, birds, Latin America, Patagonia, Andes
PMR-D8992 Chile, Puerto Natales: representation of an extinct Giant Ground Sloth (Mylodon darwini), the remains of which were found in a nearby cave. It is believed to have become extinct about 5000 years ago. Keywords: South America, palaeontology, monument, statue, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America
PMR-D8781 Chile, Patagonia: view of the Rio Murta valley, densely covered with temperate rain forest, with the giant leaves of the Nalca plant (Gunnera) in the foreground. Keywords: South America, sand banks, trees, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains
PMR-D8762 Chile, Puyuhuapi: waterfall above the Viaducto Piedra el Gato on the Carretera Austral (Ruta 7), with the leaves of the Giant Rhubarb (Gunnera). Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, botany, nature, phytography, plants
PMR-D8731 Chile. Chaiten: the enormous leaves of the Nalca or Giant Rhubarb (Gunnera tinctoria) in the grounds of the hot springs "El Amarillo". The leaves can grow to a diameter of 2.5 metres and can be used in the kitchen in a similar way to rhubarb. Keywords: South America, vegetables, horticulture, plants, botany, nature, Latin America
PMR-D8730 Chile. Chaiten: the enormous leaves of the Nalca or Giant Rhubarb (Gunnera tinctoria) in the grounds of the hot springs "El Amarillo". The leaves can grow to a diameter of 2.5 metres and can be used in the kitchen in a similar way to rhubarb. Keywords: South America, vegetables, horticulture, plants, botany, nature, Latin America
PMR-D8526 Germany, Bavaria, Altenstadt (formerly Alt-Schongau): the Romanesque parish church and Papal basilica was probably built between 1180 and 1220 and has retained its original form. Similarities to San. Savino in Piacenza are notable. View of the interior with the giant wooden crucifix (ca. 1200) suspended between choir and nave. Keywords: historic, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D8467 Greece, Island of Kalymnos, Pothia: the harbour, crowded with fishing boats and pleasure craft, overlooked by the mountainside with a giant Greek flag. Keywords: picturesque, Dodecanese, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, panorama
PMR-D8466 Greece, Island of Kalymnos, Pothia: the harbour, crowded with fishing boats and pleasure craft, overlooked by the mountainside with a giant Greek flag. Keywords: picturesque, Dodecanese, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, panorama
PMR-D8025 Sweden, Gothenburg: giant cranes, preserved in the port's dockyard, testify to the city's growth from its maritime trade in past centuries. Keywords: picturesque, Scandinavia, engineering, commerce, mercantile, harbour, shipping
PMR-D8024 Sweden, Gothenburg: giant cranes, preserved in the port's dockyard, testify to the city's growth from its maritime trade in past centuries. Keywords: picturesque, Scandinavia, engineering, commerce, mercantile, harbour, shipping
PMR-D7726 Spain, Andalusia, Malaga: giant paella marinera. Keywords: food, cooking, prawns, local dish
PMR-D6747 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view from the cliff-top path to the west, with the "Giant's Chimneys" and Lacada Point. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic
PMR-D6742 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view of Port Noffer (Giant's Bay) from the cliff path at the top of the Shepherd's Steps, with the Giant's Causeway reaching into the sea at the top. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf
PMR-D6741 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view of Port Noffer (Giant's Bay) from the cliff path at the top of the Shepherd's steps. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf
PMR-D6740 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the "Giant's Organ", a series of exposed basalt columns in the cliff-face caused by the cooling of volcanic lava. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO
PMR-D6739 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view of Port Noffer (Giant's Bay) from the cliff path, with the Giant's Causeway reaching into the sea at the top. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf
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-D6733 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the Giant's Causeway, an exposed outcrop of basalt columns caused by the cooling of volcanic lava, reaching out into the sea. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf, famous, tourist, attraction
PMR-D6732 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: "the Giant's Loom", an exposed outcrop of basalt columns about 10 metres high, caused by the cooling of volcanic lava. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO
PMR-D6731 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: Portnaboe (Bay of the Cow) with some of the "Giant's Marbles". Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf
PMR-D6504 England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): giant mushrooms, artistically formed from rushes, by a woodland path. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, feature
PMR-D5306 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: model of the former observatory of Amir Ulugh Beg, astronomer, mathematician, theologian and poet, which contained his giant sextant. Exhibit in the Ulugh Beg Museum. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, knowledge, genius, inventor
PMR-D5305 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the site of the former observatory of Amir Ulugh Beg, astronomer, mathematician, theologian and poet, also grandson of Amir Timur (Tamerlaine), now containns only the rails of his giant sextant. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, knowledge, genius, inventor
PMR-D5303 Uzbekistan, Samarkand, the Ulugh Beg Observatory: these curved rails are all that remains of the giant sextant, three stories high, built by Ulugh Beg around 1437. With its aid he was able to calculate the exact length of a year, to within one minute. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, inventor, genius, knowledge
PMR-D4730 The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Samar Island, Calbayog: giant spider in web. Keywords: colourful, jungle, arachnids, nature, wildlife
PMR-D4405 Thailand, Phuket Island: the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, is 45 metres high, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Still unfinished in November 2016. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful
PMR-D4403 Thailand, Phuket Island: the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, is 45 metres high, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Rear view, with entrance to the temple beneath the Buddha figure. Still unfinished in November 2016. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith
PMR-D4402 Thailand, Phuket Island: face of the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful
PMR-D4401 Thailand, Phuket Island: the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, is 45 metres high, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Still unfinished in November 2016. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful
PMR-D4090 Germany, Bavaria, Kulmbach: giant beer casks in front of the Baroque Rathaus (Town Hall) during the beer festival. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage, culture
PMR-D0914 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: the giant sitting Buddha in Soon U Ponya Shin Shrine on Sagaing Hill, 240 metres high. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0814 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): one of a pair of giant seated Buddhas in front of the chedi at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0621 Thailand, Bangkok: giant standing Buddha in Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0612 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Children on a school visit, demonstrating traditional Lao dancing. Keywords: capital city, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0606 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Children on a school visit, demonstrating traditional Lao dancing. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0605 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Children on a school visit, demonstrating traditional Lao dancing. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0604 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. "Young pioneers" on a school visit, practising Lao dancing. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0603 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Some of the "young pioneers" on a school visit. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0602 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. The head of a giant reclining Buddha. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0601 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. In this construction one enters Hell's mouth and progresses through the earth to Heaven. Keywords: capital city, ex-Kingdom, relaxed city, largest city, Buddhist, temples, Lao people, colourful, picturesque, architecture
PMR-D0600 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Many of the visiting "young pioneers" have digital cameras. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0599 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. A group of "young pioneers" on a school visit. Keywords: Capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0598 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. A group of "young pioneers" on a school visit. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0597 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Two "young pioneers" on a school visit. Keywords: capital city, pretty girls, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0596 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Three young aspiring models. Keywords: capital city, colourful. Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom, pretty girls
PMR-D0595 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0573 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - feeding the giant catfishes. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, fishes
PMR-D0340 Germany, Upper Bavaria. The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: chrysalises and newly-emerged butterflies, including Giant Wood Nymph (Idea leuconoe) (golden-coloured chrysalises), and Leopard Lacewings (Cethosia cyane) Keywords: Lepidoptera, chrysalis, coccoons, imago, colourful, exotic, insect
PMR274-03 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: moored gondolas. Only the giant geodesic sphere in the background betrays the fact that we are not in Venice. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR273-09 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: the giant geodesic sphere reflected in one of the lakes in the EPCOT Center. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR268-08 U.S.A., Florida, Miami, Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral: giant crawler-tractor-platform for conveying the rockets from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch point. Keywords: space vehicles, lunar modules, Saturn V, NASA, research, space technology, launch vehicles, rocket launches
PMR239-01 Germany. Lower Saxony: Walsrode Ornithological Park, the largest bird collection in the world, with over 5,000 specimens on display. A carved wooden eagle, giant-size, near the entrance to the park. Keywords: living enclosures, zoological garden, avifauna, ornithology, cages, birdlife
PMR230-03 Greece, Mistra: colourful spring flowers - Giant Yellow Spurge (Euphorbia veneta), Judas trees (Cercis siliquastrum) and Asphodelus (Microcarpus albus?), with view of the surrounding landscape. Keywords: spring, mountain range, picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful
PMR-D3904 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Leishan: giant gongs in the town park. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, architecture
PMR-D3592 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the breathtaking scenery provided by the Huangshan granite peaks ("Yellow Mountains") with their Huangshan Pine trees, has a unique beauty which generations of artists have tried to capture. A giant Chinese flag on the mountainside. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, rock formations, landscape, tranquility, idyllic, fantastic, lush, geology, artistic, tourist attraction
PMR-D3042 Cyprus, Paphos: giant tortoise at Paphos Zoo. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, wild animals, herbivores
PMR-D1576 Nepal, Kathmandu, Budhanilakantha: Puja ceremony, with Vishnu lying on a bed formed by the giant 11-headed serpent Ananta, "the endless", in the middle of the cosmic ocean. The bed is 4.5m long, hewn from a single block of stone, and dates from 7th century. Here, Hindus make offerings to the sleeping Vishnu as part of the Puja ceremony. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1570 Nepal, Kathmandu, Budhanilakantha: Puja ceremony, with Vishnu lying on a bed formed by the giant 11-headed serpent Ananta, "the endless", in the middle of the cosmic ocean. The bed is 4.5m long, hewn from a single block of stone, and dates from 7th century. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Hindu, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1542 Nepal, Bhaktapur, Taumadhi Tol (Square): pair of giant wagon wheels used to transport the "Lingam", a 25m high pole or tree (a phallic symbol for Shiva), through the streets of the town. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR176-07 U.S.A., New York State, Niagara Falls: the Giant Whirlpool, downstream from the Niagara Falls, traversed by the colourful gondola of the "Whirlpool Aerocar". Keywords: heritage, picturesque, waterfalls, spume, white water, foam, cataract, cascade, force, deluge
PMR161-10 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Common flower on the south rim: Giant Red Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata). Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
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-D2137 The Philippines, Manila: the giant flagpole and Philippine flag in Rizal Park. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rizal
PMR-D2132 Oman, Muscat: closer view of the giant incense burner overlooking Al Riyam Park. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2082 Oman, Muscat: Al Riyam Park, overlooked by a giant incense burner. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR-D2018 Edinburgh Castle: giant siege gun "Mons Meg" from 1457. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage
PMR144K-24 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat Temple, built in 1374, in the reign of King Boroma: overgrown remains of a giant prang. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR473-09 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century: A giant, mosaic lizard in the centre of the stairway, also acts as a fountain. Keywords: artistic, colourful, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque
PMR505-01 Cyprus (North); St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: part of the lower enceinte and corner watch tower, with Giant Fennel flower (Ferula communis). Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR502-08 Cyprus (North), Girne/Kyrenia Castle, built by the Byzantines on a Roman site, and extended by the Lusignans and then the Venetians, the castle has never been taken by force due to its massive defences. View from the east with palm tree and Giant Fennel (Ferula communis) in the foreground. Keywords: fortress, fort, fortified castle, crenellations, Girne
PMR131K-25 Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: a giant "Yak" warrior guards the entrance. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-34 Thailand, Pattaya: Wat Big Buddha - the gilded, seated, giant figure of Buddha. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR120K-21 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: giant cannon in Al Ettihad Square. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR117K-03 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: typical scenery on the Rummana Campground Trail, with Giant Fennel in the foreground. Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals
PMR117K-01 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: a remarkable example of eroded strata - resembling a giant cabbage. Keywords: geology, wild animals, wild flowers, picturesque, rock formations, natural history, nature reservation, botany, weathering, erosion
PMR111K-26 USA, Seattle WA: the docks, with giant cranes and the city skyline in the background.. Keywords: metropolis, import, export, maritime trade, trade, commerce
PMR111K-25 USA, Seattle WA: container ship being unloaded in the docks, with giant cranes. Keywords: metropolis, import, export, maritime trade, trade, commerce
PMR110K-27 Canada, Vancouver Island, Victoria BC: drooping evergreen tree, Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Pendulum', in a park by the harbour. Keywords: botanical, flora, arboreal, Giant Sequoia
PMR102K-24 Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. View of the city from the belvedere at the base of the giant figure of Christ. Keywords: Pacific Coast, El Morro, Cape Arica
PMR102K-23 Chile, Parinacota, Arica: Founded by the Spanish in 1541, the city is surrounded by the Atacama Desert, enjoys minimal rainfall, and is known as "the city of eternal spring, where the sun shines every day". Until 1880 it was part of Peru. View of the city from the belvedere at the base of the giant figure of Christ. Keywords: Pacific Coast, El Morro, Cape Arica
PMR102K-05 Chile, Tarapacá: Humberstone Saltpetre Works which produced saltpetre and iodene from 1864 until 1960 when it closed its gates due to falling demand. The works and the deserted company town are now an industrial museum. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Some of the giant steel pans where the ore was heated with water to obtain saltpetre crystals (later replaced with more modern processes). Keywords: ghost town, mining industry, workers' town, pampinos, saltpeter
PMR082K-36 Exotic butterflies in the Botanical Gardens - feeding table with Giant Wood Nymph Butterfly (Idea leuconoe) (nearest). Keywords: lepidoptera
PMR046K-15 Costa Rica, Cartago: Parque Central: a fruit stall, with the ruined church, destroyed in the giant earthquake of 1910, in the background.
PMR046K-14 Costa Rica, Cartago: Parque Central, from the steps of the ruined church, destroyed in the giant earthquake of 1910, with the modern Palacio Municipal on the right.
PMR046K-13 Costa Rica, Cartago: Parque Central, with ruins of the Iglesia (church) de la Parroquia, built in 1575 and destroyed in the giant earthquake of 1910, on the far side.
PMR045K-36 Panama City: Giant, slab-sided car-transporter ship, waiting to enter the Panama Canal at Balboa. Yellow flowering shrub in the foreground.
PMR045K-35 Panama City: Giant, slab-sided car-transporter ship, waiting to enter the Panama Canal at Balboa.
PMR025K-24 Australia, Tasmania: Dead forest giants often stand for more than 20 years before falling, like these at Lake St. Clair. Keywords: giant trees, Australian flora, forest management, nature, dead trees
PMR035K-16 Namibia, Keetmanshoop: One of the largest specimens in the "quiver tree forest" among the rocks of the "Giants' Playground". Keywords: wild life, botany, succulents, flora, giant aloes
PMR035K-15 Namibia, Keetmanshoop: Flowers on a "quiver tree" (giant aloe) with visiting sun bird. Keywords: nature, flora and fauna, botany, wild life
PMR071K-26 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: looking south, over the indented peak of Hohe Munde Mountain, to the Inn Valley and the snow-capped giants in Austria and Italy, 150 kilometres away. Keywords: mountains, nature, Alps, alpine, panorama, good visibility, mountain peaks, Wetterstein Mountains
PMR058K-20 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the National Garden Show (BUGA) in summer 2005: the "giant bird's nest", complete with eggs.
PMR058K-19 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the National Garden Show (BUGA) in summer 2005: the "giant bird's nest", surrounded by wild flowers.
PMR058K-07 The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Giant Wood Nymph Butterfly (Idea leuconoe) from Malaysia.
PMR432-08 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: the Giant Crane on Long Quay, now housing part of the Maritime Museum. Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city
PMR432-01 Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: Pleasure boat awaiting customers on the Long Quay, with the Giant-Crane-Gate in the background. Keywords: metropolis, city, cityscape, architecture, Gdansk, tourism
PMR395-01 Belgium, Tournai: college procession led by a giant model of the founder. Keywords: architecture, cityscape, historic, heritage, picturesque
PMR376-06 Australia, Kingston: a giant lobster draws passing motorists to a local cafe. Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour
PMR369-09 Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn, is one of the trademarks of Bangkok. The 74-metre-high "prang" or Cambodian Tower is surrounded by four smaller ones, and was begun under Rama II and finished under Rama III. The "bot" or sanctuary houses a large Buddha figure, and the entrance is guarded by two giant "yaks". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR368-09 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a pair of fierce giants guarding a gate look on as Thai schoolgirls cross the courtyard to their classroom. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-07 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of six gateways guarded by pairs of giant sentries or "yaks", with a group of Buddhist monks crossing the courtyard. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-06 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: gateway, surmounted by a "chedi" and guarded by two giant "yaks". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-02 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of six gateways guarded by pairs of giant sentries or "yaks". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR366-12 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: closer look at one of the giant gate-guards or "yaks". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR366-10 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of six gateways guarded by pairs of giant sentries or "yaks". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR556-5 Australia, Western Australia, Walpole: Tree Top Walk in the Valley of the Giants (Karri Trees) near the Rainbow Coast, from where the life in the tree canopy can be watched. Keywords: tropical, aerial way, rain forest, ecology
PMR549-11 United Arab Emirates, Sharjah (8 kilometres from Dubai): Etisalat House (UAE Telecoms), with the usual giant golfball on top. Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, blooming desert, desert state, irrigation
PMR670-04 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: National Gallery of Canada, seen through the legs of a bronze sculpture of a giant spider, "Maman", by Louise Bourgeois, which cost $3.2 million in May 2005. Keywords: metropolis, modern art, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR599-02 Spain, Vizcaya, Bilbao: "sculpture" of a giant terrier, made from growing flowering plants, in the Guggenheim Museum. Keywords: modern art, modern sculpture, flower art
PMR594-02 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Pyramid of the Moon and its altar in the "Plaza de la Luna", from the Palace of Quetzalpapalotl.
PMR594-01 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. View from the Pyramid of the Moon along the "Street of the Dead", with the Pyramid of the Sun on the left. The end of the street is about 4 kilometres from this point.
PMR593-12 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Reconstructed patio in the Palace of the Quetzalpapalotl (Quetzal-Butterfly), decorated with stylized Quetzal birds and/or owls, and butterflies.
PMR593-11 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants "Street of the Dead", with Pyramid of the Moon at the end, and rows of minor temples along the sides.
PMR593-10 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Frontal view of the Pyramid of the Sun, with altar in the foreground. It was built over a trefoil-shaped cave, which may have had a supreme religious significance.
PMR593-09 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Descending the steps of the Pyramid of the Sun, showing the altar platform at the base.
PMR593-08 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. View of the Pyramid of the Moon, from the summit of the Pyramid of the Sun.
PMR593-07 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Pyramid of the Sun, the second largest after the Cholula Pyramid, base size identical to the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt.
PMR593-06 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Four-stepped pyramid in the Citadel, behind which the temple of Qutzalcoatl was uncovered in 1920.
PMR593-05 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Restoration work taking place on the Temple of Quetzalcoatl with its four steps (Tablero-Talud System) and alternating heads of Tlaloc, the rain god, and Quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent.
PMR576-05 Cyprus, Paphos: Cyprus College of Art at Lempa: giant cartoon figure, alarmed by an enormous hand!
PMR569-03 Namibia: The "Quiver Tree" (Aloe dichotoma), really a giant aloe, stores water in its pulpy stems. Trees among the rocks in the "Giants' Playground" near Keetmanshoop. Flowers are a favourite nectar source for sunbirds.
PMR569-02 Namibia, Keetmanshoop: The "Quiver Tree" (Aloe dichotoma), really a giant aloe, stores water in its pulpy stems. A tree in full flower in the "Giants' Playground" near Keetmanshoop. Flowers are a favourite nectar source for sunbirds.
PMR569-01 Namibia, Keetmanshoop: The "Quiver Tree" (Aloe dichotoma), really a giant aloe, stores water in its pulpy stems. One tree out of about 300 in the "Giants' Playground" near Keetmanshoop. Flowers are a favourite nectar source for sunbirds.

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