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Aircraft (4 files)

PMR-D13121
France, Paris, Le Bourget: N682GC Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (c/n 00441) at the 41st Salon International de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace 1995.
Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation

PMR-D9031
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Rio Grande: 4-A-100 Aermacchi MB.326GB of the Armada, Argentine Navy, preserved on a pole.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, Patagonia, aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, trainer

PMR-D5757
Turkey, Bodrum: TC-MRN Cessna 208B Grand Caravan Ex (c/n 5175) of Setair at Bodrum airport.
Keywords: aviation, air liner, arplane, aeroplane, air transport, aircraft

PMR163-12
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: N76GC, De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter of Grand Canyon Airlines - one of the sightseeing aircraft which fly into the canyon.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, feeder-liner

Travel (205 files)

PMR087-07
Austria, Tyrol, Zell am Ziller: Grand Opening of the new cable car system, 03.03.79. View of the tree-dotted slopes with the Ziller Valley (Zillertal) below.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, skiing, winter sports, snow, piste, gondola, ski-lift

PMR087-06
Austria, Tyrol, Zell am Ziller: Grand Opening of the new cable car system, 03.03.79. View of the wide slopes for skiers with the Zillertaler Alps in the background.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, skiing, winter sports, snow, piste, gondola, ski-lift

PMR087-05
Austria, Tyrol, Zell am Ziller: Grand Opening of the new cable car system, 03.03.79. The summit of the Kreuzjoch (2559 metres) with parked skis in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, skiing, winter sports, snow, piste, gondola, ski-lift

PMR087-04
Austria, Tyrol, Zell am Ziller: Grand Opening of the new cable car system, 03.03.79. Virgin snow near the top of the Kreuzjoch.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, skiing, winter sports, snow, piste, gondola, ski-lift

PMR087-03
Austria, Tyrol, Zell am Ziller: Grand Opening of the new cable car system, 03.03.79. View of the chairlift and part of the piste on the Kreuzjoch.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, skiing, winter sports, snow, piste, gondola, ski-lift

PMR087-02
Austria, Tyrol, Zell am Ziller: Grand Opening of the new cable car system, 03.03.79. One of the new cabins with fully automatic door operation and start/stop function (powered by Siemens).
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, skiing, winter sports, snow, piste, gondola, ski-lift

PMR087-01
Austria, Tyrol, Zell am Ziller: Grand Opening of the new cable car system, 03.03.79. View of the bottom station in the Ziller Valley (Zillertal) and overflowing car park, from a new gondola.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, skiing, winter sports, snow, piste, gondola, ski-lift

PMR073-01
Italy, Trieste: boats moored in the Grand Canal with the classical facade of Sant' Antonio Church (1849) and dome of the Greek Orthodox Church.
Keywords: architecture, historic, quayside, watercraft, nautical

PMR069-12
Italy, Venice: Venetian Gothic facade on the Grand Canal
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, reflections

PMR068-12
Italy, Venice: Palazzo Franchetti (15th century Gothic) and the church of Santa Maria della Salute, from the Grand Canal
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR068-11
Italy, Venice: Byzantine-style palace on the Grand Canal, with colourful mooring posts
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR063-07
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: street market in Grand Parade in front of the City Hall, with Table Mountain behind
Keywords: street scene, trading, stalls, cloth sales

PMR-D10428
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: View of Ribeira Grande, on the north coast, from Pico da Barrosa (947m).
Keywords: panorama, scenic, coastal plain

PMR-D10422
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: View of Ribeira Grande, on the north coast, from Pico da Barrosa (947m.).
Keywords: panorama, scenic, coastal plain

PMR-D9078
Argentina, Buenos Aires: the opulent bookshop "El Ateneo Grand Splendid" has taken over the auditorium of a theatre.
Keywords: South America, decoration, splendour, architecture, capital city, Latin America

PMR-D8984
Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: Salto Grande, the waterfall which connects Lago Nordenskjöld and Lago Pehoé.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, white water, rapids

PMR-D8983
Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: Salto Grande, the waterfall which connects Lago Nordenskjöld and Lago Pehoé.
Keywords: South America, rapids, white water, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America

PMR-D8982
Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: Salto Grande, the waterfall which connects Lago Nordenskjöld and Lago Pehoé.
Keywords: South America, rapids, white water, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America

PMR-D8018
Sweden, Gothenburg: Stora Teatern ("Grand Theatre"). opened in 1859, reflected in the waters of the lake in Kungsperken
Keywords: picturesque, music, drama, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D7409
Morocco, Meknes: minaret of the Grande Mosque from the roof of the Medrasa Bou Inania.
Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, culture, historic, national heritage, architecture, royal city

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PMR-D4625
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the waterfront and the Grand Waterfront Hotel across the Tonle Sap River, from Koh Dach (Mekong Island).
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, skyline, panorama, waterway, architecture

PMR-D4621
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the city from the roof of the Grand Waterfront Hotel, with the Tonle Sap River in the background.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, accommodation, panorama, rooftops

PMR-D4620
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: swimming pool on the roof of the Grand Waterfront Hotel, with view of the Tonle Sap River
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, accommodation, panorama, leisure

PMR-D4594
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the Grand Waterfront Hotel from the promenade.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture, picturesque, park

PMR-D2891
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the coat of arms of the Grand Master Emery d'Amboise with flamboyant style framing and crowned with a fleur de lys, on the Kastellania (1503), the former law courts, now housing the city library, in Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2890
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master. The handsome entrance of the Inn of the French Knights, dating from 1492, with the arms of the Order (left) and of Grand Master Emery d'Amboise (right). The building currently houses the French Embassy.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2889
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master. The tiny Holy Trinity Church with the figure of the Virgin under a baldachin. The next building (with flags) is the house of the sacristan.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2888
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master. On the left the Inn of the Knights of Provence, with four coats of arms over the vaulted gate: top - the arms of France, to the left the arms of the Order, to the right the arms of del Carretto, and bottom Flotta of Toulouse.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2855
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the Kastellania (1503), the former law courts, now housing the city library, in Hippocratous Square (Platia Ippokratou) in the old city. Above the steps is the artistically carved coat of arms of Grand Master Emery d'Amboise.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2848
Greece, Island of Rhodes: view of the old city walls and moat with the Gate d'Amboise and Palace of the Grand Master behind.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2832
Greece, Island of Rhodes: part of the loggia in the inner courtyard of the Palace of the Grand Master, built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century on the site of an earlier Byzantine citadel. Largely rebuilt during the Italian occupation.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2808
Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to the Palace of the Grand Master between two castellated, round towers. Dating back to the 8th century, the palace was fortified by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2807
Greece, Island of Rhodes: entrance to the Palace of the Grand Master between two castellated, round towers. Dating back to the 8th century, the palace was fortified by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2806
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master. The facade of the Inn of the French Knights, dating from 1492.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2804
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the walls of the old city and Palace of the Grand Master, from Mandraki Harbour, with moored pleasure craft.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2802
Greece, Island of Rhodes: Street of the Knights of St. John, leading from the harbour direct to the Palace of the Grand Master.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2790
Greece, Island of Rhodes: the double crenellated towers of the Cannon Gate to the Grand Masters Palace.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PMR-D0387
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: interior of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe.
Keywords: music, opulent, decor, architecture, classical music, opera, grand opera

PMR-D0386
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: stage of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina with opulent historical scenery. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe.
Keywords: music, grand opera, opera, classical music, architecture, stagecraft

PMR-D0385
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: facade of the Opera House of the Margravine Wilhelmina. Opened in 1748, it is regarded as one of the finest Baroque opera houses in Europe.
Keywords: music, grand opera, opera, classical music, architecture

PMR-D0379
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: the Festival Theatre on the "Grüner Hügel" (Green Hill) during the performance of an opera of Richard Wagner. Traditional audible announcement of the end of the interval by musicians of the wind section of the orchestra, from the theatre balcony.
Keywords: music, Upper Franconia, social event, Festival Orchestra, grand opera, opera, classical music

PMR-D0378
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: the Festival Theatre on the "Grüner Hügel" (Green Hill) during the performance of an opera of Richard Wagner.
Keywords: music, Upper Franconia, social event, Festival Orchestra, grand opera, opera, classical music

PMR-D0377
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: the Festival Theatre on the "Grüner Hügel" (Green Hill) during the performance of an opera of Richard Wagner.
Keywords: music, Upper Franconia, Upper Franconia, classical music, opera, grand opera, Festival Orchestra, social event

PMR250-06
Italy, Campania, Sorrento: view of the fishing port (Marina Grande) and the coast in the direction of Naples, from the cliff road in late afternoon.
Keywords: cliffs, picturesque, coastline, development, quay, jetty, tourism, panorama

PMR248-10
Italy, Campania, Island of Capri: the colourful harbour and quay of Marina Grande reflected in the translucent waters.
Keywords: cliffs, reflections, picturesque, colourful, jetty, fishing boats, promenade, photogenic, steep hillside

PMR226-12
Greece, Athens: Grand Metropolis Church, prime church of the Greek Orthodox religion, completed in 1855. To its right, its predecessor, the Small Metropolis Church, diminutive by comparison, a beautifully ornamented Byzantine church dating from the 12th century.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PMR193-11
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: view across the Marina Grande to Mount Tiberius from the terrace of the Villa San Michele, home of the Swedish doctor-writer Axel Munthe, who died in 1949. The town of Capri lies to the right.
Keywords: commanding view, author, literature, books, panorama, scenic

PMR193-07
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: view of the Marina Grande from the Villa San Michele, home of the Swedish doctor-writer Axel Munthe, who died in 1949.
Keywords: commanding view, author, literature, books

PMR191-11
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: Villa Iovis (Jupiter's Villa), the former palace of Tiberius, surmounting Mount Tiberius (275 metres). Marina Grande lies below.
Keywords: steep, heritage, Roman, ruins, archeology, architecture, commanding view

PMR190-08
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: the colourful harbour and quay of Marina Grande with its small craft at their moorings, overlooked by barren mountains.
Keywords: steep, rocky, picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture, moorings, photogenic, reflections, boats

PMR190-07
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: approaching the quayside at Marina Grande, with reflections of the coloured facades in the water and cloud-shrouded mountains behind.
Keywords: steep, rocky, picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture, moorings, photogenic, boots

PMR163-11
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. Spectacular outcrops from the south rim in the region of Hermit's Rest. Looking over the south rim towards Grand Canyon Village. Seen from the air.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-10
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. Spectacular outcrops from the south rim in the region of Havasupai Point. Typical semi-circular erosion of cliffs to form an "amphitheatre". Seen from the air.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-09
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. Spectacular outcrops from the south rim in the region of Havasupai Point. Seen from the air.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-08
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. Colorado River, seen from the air, looking west. South rim of the Grand Canyon in the background.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-07
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. Unidentified side canyon, running towards the north rim, seen from the air.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-06
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. Bright Angel Canyon, seen from the air. Phantom Ranch is in the trees, just off the bottom of the picture.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-05
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. River gulley, with north rim of the canyon in the background, seen from the air.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-04
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. The muddy Colorado River, seen from the air, looking north.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-03
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: camping at Grand Canyon Village, in a wood of Ponderosa Pines.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, tent

PMR163-02
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. Evening outlook from Grandview Point, with Pinyon Pines in the foreground.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR163-01
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. Evening outlook from Grandview Point.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-12
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Late afternoon at Grandview Point; view looking north-east, with "Wotan's Throne" and "Vishnu Temple" visible.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-11
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Late afternoon at Grandview Point (7399 feet), with the branch of a Pinyon Pine.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-10
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. View through the trees at Moran Point.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-09
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. Moran Point.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-06
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. View from Lipan Point, looking west.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-05
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. View from Lipan Point, looking north.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-04
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. Desert View Watchtower, overlooking the Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert, built by traditional Indian methods and decorated internally by Hopi Indian artists.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-03
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. The public viewing platform at Desert View (bottom right). The Painted Desert lies to the right.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-02
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. View to the west from Desert View.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-01
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. View to the north from Desert View.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-12
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View of the Bright Angel Trail from the south rim by Bright Angel Lodge.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

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

PMR161-09
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. View of the Bright Angel Canyon, where the trail ascends to the north rim.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-08
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. Typical flora of the south rim: Pinyon Pines, Utah Juniper Yuccas, etc.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-07
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. The Bright Angel Trail leading down to the suspension bridge over the Colorado River.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-06
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. View from Yavapai Point on the south rim.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-05
U.S.A., Arizona: Cushion Phlox (Phlox pulvinata) on the rim of the Grand Canyon at Yavapai Point.
Keywords: flora, botany, botanical, colourful, flowers, pink, plant, creeper

PMR127-10
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The Peristyle in the Grand Trianon, in the park.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, gardens, grounds, classical

PMR127-06
France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. The Latona Fountain (missing are the figures of Latona, Diana and Apollo), and the Grand Canal, stretching to the horizon.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, park, grounds

PMR-D2110
Oman, Muscat: the main entrance and dome of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2109
Oman, Muscat: the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque showing the mihrab niche in the qiblah wall. The Persian carpet is a single piece 70 x 60 metres covering an area of 4263 square metres. Woven near Nishabur, Khurasan, it took 600 women four years to complete, and weighs 21 tonnes.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2108
Oman, Muscat: part of the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. The walls are clad in off-white Bianco P and dark grey Bardiglio marble.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2107
Oman, Muscat: the central chandelier in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is 8 metres in diameter and 14 metres in length with 1122 lamps, together weighing 8 tonnes.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2106
Oman, Muscat: one of the stained glass windows in the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2105
Oman, Muscat: south entrance porch to the main prayer hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, showing the carved wooden doors.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2104
Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2103
Oman, Muscat: colourful Persian "Kashi" tilework in the Safavid tradition in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D2102
Oman, Muscat: the Ladies' Prayer Hall in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, showing the Turkish crystal chandeliers
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR514-03
Italy, Campania, Pozzuoli, crater of the volcano "Solfatara": view of the crater from the south lip, with "Bocca Grande" on the extreme right.
Keywords: hot springs, picturesque, landscape, fumerole, volcanic, volcano, eruption

PMR513-12
Italy, Campania, Pozzuoli, crater of the volcano "Solfatara": the largest fumarola, Bocca Grande, Orange colour is algae.
Keywords: hot springs, ash, steam, landscape, fumerole, volcanic, volcano, eruption

PMR496-02
Island of Crete, Palace of Festos: the "grand stairway" from the "theatral area".
Keywords: national heritage, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology

PMR495-10
Island of Crete, Palace of Festos: view of the Minoan ruins from the north-west, showing the grand stairway and the central court.
Keywords: national heritage, excavations, historic, archeological, archeology, architecture

PMR141K-04
Greece, Island of Kos: the Asklepieion was one of the healing centres based on the cult of Asklepius, the father of all physicians. Founded about the 5th century BC, it was here that Hippocrates practised his new theories of medical healing. Here: re-erected columns of a Temple of Apollo on the second terrace, with the grand central stairway behind.
Keywords: Greek Isles, archeology, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping, medecine

PMR134K-17
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Giessbach Falls: view of the Grand Hotel Giessbach and Lake Brienz, from near the top of the falls.
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR134K-14
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Giessbach Falls: Grand Hotel Giessbach with the green waters of Lake Brienz behind.
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR134K-13
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Giessbach Falls: Grand Hotel Giessbach and Lake Brienz, seen from a ledge behind the waterfall.
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR134K-12
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Giessbach Falls: Grand Hotel Giessbach, from the lower falls.
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR134K-11
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Giessbach Falls: the lowest and broadest of the drops, nearest to the Grand Hotel Giessbach.
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR128K-12
Canada, Quebec City: Place d'Armes, previously known as the Grand Place and used for military parades.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR107K-16
Peru, Lima: Baroque-style Basilica Menor y Convento de San Francisco El Grande, built in the 17th century.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, religious architecture, colonial architecture, Spanish Baroque

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

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-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-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

PMR081K-09
Tunisia, Sousse: Fountain in the medina, with the walls of the Grande Mosque behind.
Keywords: Islamic, medina, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque

PMR081K-08
Tunisia, Monastir: View of the Grande Mosque with minaret from the walls of the Ribat, with palm gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR080K-33
Tunisia, Monastir: The Grande Mosque with minaret dates back to the 9th century.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb

PMR056K-07
Malta, Mdina: The main gate to the city of Mdina, erected in 1724 by Grand Master Vilhena.

PMR055K-17
Malta, Valletta: Traditional Maltese rowing boat, practising for the forthcoming regatta in Grand Harbour.

PMR055K-11
Malta, Valletta: Fireship, moored in Grand Harbour.

PMR055K-10
Malta, Valletta: Portuguese sail-training ship, from a boat in Grand Harbour.

PMR055K-08
Malta, Valletta: Cruise liner "Grand Latino" leaving Grand Harbour.

PMR055K-07
Malta, Valletta: Cruise liner "Grand Latino" leaving Grand Harbour with the Siege Bell Memorial in the foreground.

PMR055K-06
Malta, Valletta: Yacht leaving Grand Harbour with the old Bighi Hospital in the background.

PMR054K-26
Malta, Valletta: Grand Harbour, from Lower Barracca Gardens.

PMR054K-25
Malta, Valletta: Grand Harbour, from St. Barbara Bastion, with flowering shrub in the foreground.

PMR046K-03
Costa Rica: Rio Grande de Terraba with distant mountains.
Keywords: river landscape

PMR020K-34
France, Savoy, Chamonix: Hiker enjoying a break on the Grand Balcon Sud overlooking Chamonix.
Keywords: Alps, open air, walker, hiking, mountains

PMR044K-19
Russia, Moscow: In the Kremlin: Granovitaya Palata (Palace of the Facets), built in Renaissance style for Tsar Ivan III to house his grand receptions.

PMR369-04
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: Dusit Maha Prasad, built in 1783 as a Coronation Hall by Rama I, but now the traditional place for the royal lying-in-state. View of the gilded double main entrance and first of the nine stepped gables.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR369-03
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: Dusit Maha Prasad, built in 1783 as a Coronation Hall by Rama I, but now the traditional place for the royal lying-in-state.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR369-02
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: courtyard of the Amarinda Coronation Palace with potted plants and a small pavilion for meditation and prayer.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR369-01
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of the gateways to the Royal Palace with columns and roof encrusted with ceramic ornamentation.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR368-12
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the Great Palace of the King, built by Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) in 1880 in a mixture of European and oriental styles. Ashes of previous rulers are preserved in urns in the central tower.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR368-11
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: two mythical bronze creatures guard the entrance to the Hall of Prayer.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR368-10
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: Hall of Prayer (Phra Viharn Yot) almost church-like, with a roof decorated with hundreds of ceramic flowers, in the style of old Siam.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR368-09
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a pair of fierce giants guarding a gate look on as Thai schoolgirls cross the courtyard to their classroom.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR368-08
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: ornate temple-roofs seen from a courtyard where "naga" snakes lurk on the corners of the roofs.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR368-07
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a pair of sentries in curious dress, guarding an internal gate.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR368-06
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a mandarin-figure next to a small white and gold shrine and gilded gable.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR368-05
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a forest of spires, all with multicoloured ceramic inlaid decoration.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR367-08
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a "kinara" figure, half cockerel, half human, and demons supporting a golden "chedi".
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-07
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of six gateways guarded by pairs of giant sentries or "yaks", with a group of Buddhist monks crossing the courtyard.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-06
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: gateway, surmounted by a "chedi" and guarded by two giant "yaks".
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-05
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: golden "kinara", half human and half animal, holding a rose.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-04
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: colourful demon, symbolically supporting a golden "chedi".
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-03
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: detail of ceramic decoration.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-02
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of six gateways guarded by pairs of giant sentries or "yaks".
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR367-01
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: three, out of a row of eight "prangs", each one individually decorated and with its own attribute.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR366-12
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: closer look at one of the giant gate-guards or "yaks".
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR366-11
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: Hor Kanthararasdr, a shrine decorated with faience in intricate patterns.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR366-10
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of six gateways guarded by pairs of giant sentries or "yaks".
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR366-09
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: golden shrine and hall for meditation and prayer.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR366-08
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of two gold "chedis" flanking the entrance to the Royal Pantheon, Prasad Phra Tepidorm.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR366-07
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: blue and gold glazed ornamentation on a gable.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR366-06
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: general view on approaching the palace, showing the golden "chedi", "mondhop" and "prang", and roof of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR555-1
Australia, Tasmania: Launceston's grand Town Hall, with classical colonnaded facade, was built in 1864.
Keywords: architecture, columns

PMR546-04
France, Savoy, Chamonix: picnicking on the Grand Balcon Sud, with Mer de Glace and Aiguilles des Drus in the background.
Keywords: Alps, glacial, dramatic, rugged, hiking, scenery, spectacular, alpine, scenic, snow, mountains

PMR546-03
France, Savoy, Chamonix: Mer de Glace and Aiguilles des Drus with Nant Blanc Glacier behind, from the Grand Balcon Sud.
Keywords: Alps, glacial, dramatic, rugged, hiking, scenery, spectacular, alpine, scenic, snow, mountains

PMR673-08
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: the Grand Hotel Giessbach, founded by the Hauser family in 1872, stands on the edge of the Giessbach Falls.
Keywords: Alps, mountains, alpine, alpine flowers, snow-capped, outdoor, picturesque, colourful, alpine meadows, waterfalls, architecture

PMR621-03
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: the equestrian statue of the Grand Duke Carl August of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1757-1828) in the Platz der Demokratie, with the columns of the Franz Liszt Music School in the background.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR620-12
Germany, Thuringia, Weimar: First mentioned in 975, Weimar reached its cultural zenith in the 18th century under Duchess Anna Amalia, when both Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich von Schiller among other writers, settled and worked here. Painters Lukas Cranach and Arnold Böcklin were also active here, as was composer Franz Liszt. Usually regarded as the home of German culture. Here: Russian Orthodox Church in the historic town cemetery, built 1859-62 for Grand Duchess Maria Pavlova, daughter-in-law of Archduke Carl August.
Keywords: German heritage, German architecture, European city of culture 1999

PMR602-12
Malta, Valletta: Grand Harbour and Vittoriosa/Birgu, from Upper Barracca Gardens, with "Merhba" ("Welcome") in topiary-work in the foreground.

PMR602-11
Malta, Valletta: Grand Harbour and Vittoriosa/Birgu, with Fort St. Angelo and cruise liner, from St. Barbara Bastion.

PMR602-02
Gibraltar: Grand Casemates Square, with the Rock in the background.

PMR657-11
France, Périgord, Les Eyzies: rock overhang near the entrance to the Grotte du Grand Roc.
Keywords: mediaeval, cave dwellings, Dordogne, cave, national heritage, historic

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

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