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PMR-D13512 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-IGVA Cessna 525 Citationjet CJ1+ (c-n 0659) of Starjet Group SA at Munich's Franz Josef Strauss airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, business jet, executive jet
PMR-D10100 England, Oxfordshire, Oxford: G-BDUJ Piper PA.31-310 Navajo C (c/n 7612040) of Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd. at Kidlington. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D10086 England, Oxfordshire, Oxford: G-BDUJ Piper PA.31-310 Navajo C (c/n 7612040) of Vickers Shipbuilding Group Ltd. at Kidlington. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D7854 England, London, Biggin Hill: G-AZEH Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander (c/n 289) of the Volkswagen Group at the 1972 Biggin Hill Air Fair. Keywords: aircraft, airliner, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D7840 England, London, Biggin Hill: G-ARHL Piper PA.23-250 Aztec (c/n 27-402) of the Royal Sovereign Group at Biggin Hill airport. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D4515 England, Sussex, Shoreham Airport: G-AXTA Piper PA.28-140 Cherokee (c/n 26301) of "the G-AXTA Aircraft Group". Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D2135 Oman, Muscat: M-OMAN, Dassault Falcon 7X of the Empire Aviation Group at Muscat Airport. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, airline

Travel (238 files)

PMR166-03 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: silhouettes in the "Queen's Garden" group. The one on the left has received the name "Queen Victoria" due to its resemblance to the seated monarch. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR165-11 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: a group of riders on the Horse Trail. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR153-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Group of French stilt-walkers in folk-costume (Le Rondeau Bordelaise) from Bordeaux, a tradition due to their marshy homeland. Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial
PMR152-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Folk Dance Group in black costumes with long red fringes. Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial
PMR152-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: Folk Dance Group with "maypole". Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial
PMR-D13395 Greece, Island of Chalki, Emporio: a group of colourful houses on the mountainside, isolated from the others. Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Halki, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port
PMR-D13382 Greece, Island of Chalki, Emporio: a group of houses with colourful facades with immediate access to the sea. Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Halki, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, port
PMR136-08 Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: group of hikers in the woods near the village of Streitberg. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, woods, Franconia, landscape, nature, countryside, trees
PMR134-11 Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: a group of young skiers on the Christlum piste in fancy dress for Fasching (Carnival). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter sports, skiing, snow
PMR124-05 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. The group of houses from an older period, protected by a stockade and lookout tower. Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway
PMR124-04 Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Unteruhldingen: Pfahlbau Museum displays reconstructed Neolithic and Bronze Age houses built on piles over the Lake Constance. It was burnt down in 1976 but has been completely rebuilt. A bridge on piles leading to the group of later-period houses. The clay oven visible next to nearest house. Keywords: picturesque, Swabia, Bodensee, heritage, architecture, prehistoric, thatched, wooden house, causeway, walkway, pier, handrail
PMR101-07 Egypt, Cairo: group of young school children on a visit to Cairo Museum. Keywords: culture, education
PMR101-06 Egypt, Cairo: entrance to Cairo Museum, with a group of visiting school children and sphinx. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR101-04 Egypt, Cairo: entrance to Cairo Museum, with a group of visiting school children. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR100-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria: hiking in the Ammergauer Alps: group of walkers on the summit of the Klammspitze (1925 metres), with summit cross. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, walking, trekking, outdoor, exercise
PMR100-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria: hiking in the Ammergauer Alps: group of walkers on the summit of the Klammspitze (1925 metres), with summit cross. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, walking, trekking, outdoor, exercise
PMR100-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria: hiking in the Ammergauer Alps: group of walkers on the summit of the Klammspitze (1925 metres), with summit cross. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, walking, trekking, outdoor, exercise
PMR099-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: the Olympia Tower and Swimming Hall during a recital by a pop group. Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque
PMR091-04 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Pottenstein: a group of ramblers. Keywords: rural, countryside, hiking, open air, walking, farmland, leisure
PMR086-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Wittelsbacherplatz with the Palais Ludwig Ferdinand (F.X. Widmann 1822) behind, now the administrative headquarters of the Siemens Group. In the foreground is the equestrian statue of Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria. Keywords: München, architecture, historic, monument, bronze figure, square, place
PMR060-06 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Natal Lion and Game Reserve - a group of Blesbok(Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) Keywords: landscape, wild animals, fauna, big game, safari, wildlife, herbivores, antelope
PMR050-06 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: the "Wilhelmina" - Stuttgart Zoo and Botanical Gardens, where red-breasted baboons share their enclosure with maned goats and marmots (with young), all breeding groups Keywords: zoological, zoology, wild animals, mammals, enclosure, free range, apes, biotope
PMR-D12040 Turkey, Bozburun peninsula: group of goats in a rocky bay. Keywords: animals, fauna, nature, sure-footed, widlife
PMR-D11140 Turkey, Lycia: group of domestic geese in the Dalyan delta. Keywords: Mediterranean, nature, ornithology, water birds
PMR-D10757 Germany, Bavaria, Benediktbeueren: bird-watcher group in the monastery grounds amid pools from thawing snow. Keywords: mountain range, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, outdoor life
PMR-D9957 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: the gardens of Jose do Canto were laid out in the mid 19th century and contain his collection of several thousand species of flora, spread over 5 hectares. A group of fan palms (Livistona). Keywords: heritage, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque
PMR-D9559 Iceland, Húsavik: whale watching ship "Gardar" of the North Sailing group. Keywords: boat, vessel
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-D9048 Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: a group of Patagonian or South American Sea lions (Otaria flavescens) with a large male in the foreground, on a rocky island in the Beagle Channel. Numerous Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) in the background. Keywords: South America, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America, wildlife, wild animals, flora and fauna, birds
PMR-D9047 Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: a group of Patagonian or South American Sea lions (Otaria flavescens) with a large male in the foreground on a rocky island in the Beagle Channel. Numerous Magellanic Penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) in the background. Keywords: South America, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America, wildlife, wild animals, flora and fauna, birds
PMR-D9046 Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: a group of Patagonian or South American Sea lions (Otaria flavescens) on a rocky island in the Beagle Channel. Keywords: South America, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America, wildlife, wild animals, flora and fauna
PMR-D8962 Argentina, El Calafate: a group of Guanacos (Lama guanicoe) Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, wild animals, wildlife, flora and fauna
PMR-D8863 Argentina, Estancia la Angostura: group of Guanacos (Lama guanicoe) with Lesser Rhea or Nando (Pterocnemia pennata) in the foreground. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, flora and fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology
PMR-D8862 Argentina, Estancia la Angostura: group of Guanacos (Lama guanicoe). Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, flora and fauna, wildlife
PMR-D8837 Argentina, Perito Moreno: a family group of Guanacos (Lama guanicoe). Keywords: South America, nature, wild animals, flora and fauna, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8752 Chile. Puyuhuapi: situated at the north end of the Seno (Sound) Ventisquero, this pretty village was founded by a group of German immigrants, and had grown to 826 inhabitants at the last census. A colourful display of lilies in the garden of the teashop. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, community, picturesque, Latin America, Andes
PMR-D8751 Chile. Puyuhuapi: situated at the north end of the Seno (Sound) Ventisquero, this pretty village was founded by a group of German immigrants, and had grown to 826 inhabitants at the last census. View of the shore and moored boat. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, community, picturesque, Latin America
PMR-D8750 Chile. Puyuhuapi: situated at the north end of the Seno (Sound) Ventisquero, this pretty village was founded by a group of German immigrants, and had grown to 826 inhabitants at the last census. Here, the illustrated bus stop shelter. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, picturesque, community, colourful
PMR-D8749 Chile. Puyuhuapi: situated at the north end of the Seno (Sound) Ventisquero, this pretty village was founded by a group of German immigrants, and had grown to 826 inhabitants at the last census. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, community, picturesque, Latin America, Andes
PMR-D7949 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: the Bischemer Frog Fountain, named after a group of active carnival supporters. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7935 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: street decorations in Marienstrasse, with a group of timber-framed burgher houses in the background. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic, heritage
PMR-D7933 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: a group of timber-framed houses in the old quarter of Lauda. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic, heritage
PMR-D7922 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the stone figure of an angel surmounts the fountain in the Market Square, while a group of bronze burghers confers before the local museum. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, statues, sculptures, Tauber Valley
PMR-D7236 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: group of Tuareg relaxing in the sand dunes at Tin Merzouga. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D7187 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: group of hunters with spears, some running, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7186 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajer National Park: neolithic rockart - paintings believed to be up to 12,000 years old, made at the end of the last ice age, when the area was still savannah: group of hunters with spears, one mounted on a horse, apparently using dogs to round up sheep or goats, in Wadi In Tehak in the Tadrart Mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, geology, rock formations, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, culture, heritage
PMR-D7109 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: group of Tuareg with arab tour leader, near the canyon entrance. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D6810 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: a group of thatched cottages selling Aran sweaters and offering bicycle hire, at the start of the path to Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, Dun Aengus, rural, shop, knitware
PMR-D6070 Oman, Taqah: view of the Museum of the Frankincense Land, with a group of Frankincense trees (Boswellia sacra) in the foreground. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, park, gardens, bush, botanical, botany, architecture
PMR-D6065 Oman, Taqah: private dining cubicle in a restaurant, as frequently used by Omani family groups. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, tradition, custom, eating
PMR-D6064 Oman, Taqah: private dining cubicle in a restaurant, as frequently used by Omani family groups. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, tradition, custom, eating
PMR-D6063 Oman, Taqah: private dining cubicles in a restaurant, as frequently used by Omani family groups. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, tradition, custom, eating
PMR-D6009 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of part of the main gate which consisted of three successive wooden doors and a postern gate. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6008 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the "Monumental Building" which housed a 25-metre-deep well and fresh water reservoir. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6007 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6006 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the Sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the well-preserved walls of the temple complex. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6005 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of a street with restored mud-brick walls of houses. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6004 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense . The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls and limestone ablutions basin in a room of the temple. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D6003 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of the Hadhramaut. The excavations are being carried out by an Italian group. View of the restored internal mud-brick walls. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation
PMR-D5579 Greece, Island of Santorini: isolated group of apartments with swimming pools close to the road between Fira and Oia. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, volcanic, ridge, cape
PMR-D5208 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: a group of young Uzbek children in the Kohna Ark, posing for a photograph. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5148 Uzbekistan, Bukhara: entrance to the Telpaq Furushon bazaar, with its multiple small domes, grouped around the large central dome. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5037 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), Sary-Tash: this village lies at an altitude of 3200 metres and is surrounded by high mountains. A group of sheep enjoying the sun's warmth. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, farmhouses, livestock
PMR-D4959 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway: Karakul Lake lies at a height of 3600 metres near the junction of the Pamir, Tian Shan and Kunlun mountain ranges. Grazing sheep, with a group of Kirgiz yurts and snow-capped Muztagh Ata (7546 metres) in the background. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular
PMR-D4958 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway: Karakul Lake lies at a height of 3600 metres near the junction of the Pamir, Tian Shan and Kunlun mountain ranges. Grazing sheep, with a group of Kirgiz yurts and snow-capped Muztagh Ata (7546 metres) in the background. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular
PMR-D4898 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: group of Chinese mannequins in Jiaohe ruined city for a photography session. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, Turfan, fashion, model, colourful, mode, clothes
PMR-D4897 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: group of Chinese mannequins in Jiaohe ruined city for a photography session. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, Turfan, fashion, model, colourful, mode, clothes
PMR-D4076 Germany, Bavaria, Wonsees: Burg Zwernitz, dating back to 1156, provides meeting rooms for the local historic costumes group. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, traditional, dress, society
PMR-D4433 Philippine Archipelago: aerial view of a group of small, wooded islands, apparently uninhabited. Keywords: landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, lush, verdant, panorama
PMR-D1009 Thailand, Chiang Mai: group of statues of monks, including one life-like wax effigy, in Wat Phra Singh Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D0983 Myanmar, Bagan: a group of "Nat" spirits, worshipped on Mount Popa. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0751 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: a vintage Zettelmeyer tractor brings up the rear of the procession. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0750 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: costumed members of a stilt-walking group. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0749 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: red uniformed bandsmen of the "Spielmannszug FFW Oberalteich". Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival, pageantry
PMR-D0748 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: red uniformed bandsmen of the "Spielmannszug FFW Oberalteich". Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival, pageantry
PMR-D0747 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: pretty girl in costume of brass bandsmen. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0746 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: costumed brass band of the Musikverein Geisenhausen. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0745 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: horn-player in lederhosen. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0744 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: young man in lederhosen carrying a shield for "The Woodchoppers" ("Holzhacker") from Neukirchen.. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0743 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: two of the youngest costumed participants. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0742 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: brass band in blue uniforms. Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival, pageantry
PMR-D0741 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: brass band in blue uniforms entering the market square under the water tower. Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival, pageantry
PMR-D0740 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: shooting group trophy winners in costume. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0739 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: smithy with anvil tableau. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0738 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: top-hatted penny-farthing bicycle rider. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0737 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: vintage bicycle group with penny-farthings. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0736 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: festival beer dray of the "Karmeliten Brauerei" drawn by four ceremonial horses. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0735 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: costume group from Hellberg. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0734 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: costumed flagwaver with Bavarian flag. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0733 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: Coopers' Guild dancing group. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0732 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: bagpipe player in historic costume. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0731 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: festive beer dray of "Erl Brau". Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0730 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: young girls in matching pale green dresses. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0729 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: shooting club trophy winner. Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival, pageantry
PMR-D0728 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: shooting club trophy winners in costume. Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival, pageantry
PMR-D0727 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: horse-drawn decorated wagon. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0726 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: beer dray of "Rohrlbrau", Straubing, a local brewery. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0725 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: children in costume, followed by a brass band in lederhosen. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0724 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: Austrian costume group from Walchsee, Tyrol. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0723 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: Roman chariot drawn by four black horses executing u-turns in the street. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0722 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: "School of Fantasy" group in "Roman" costume. Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival, pageantry
PMR-D0721 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: horse-drawn tableau "School of Fantasy". Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival, pageantry
PMR-D0720 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: four dappled grey horses pulling a Roman chariot. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0719 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: "Nibelungen" festival players group. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0718 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: "Stadtspielmannszug" costume group from Viechtach Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0717 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: costumed flag-waving group. Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival, pageantry
PMR-D0716 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: cowbell-type rythm group (?) Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival, pageantry
PMR-D0715 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: "Irlbacher" beer dray. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0714 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: "Irlbacher" six-in-hand horse-drawn beer dray. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0713 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: brass band in lederhosen or dirndl. Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival, pageantry
PMR-D0712 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: gardening club tableau. Keywords: picturesque, pageantry, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0711 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: children in costume. Keywords: picturesque, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0710 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: Coopers' Guild from Markt Schwarzach. Keywords: picturesque, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0709 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: a four-in-hand horse-drawn wagon. Keywords: picturesque, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0708 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: "Arcobrau" horse-drawn beer dray. Keywords: picturesque, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0707 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: a costume group with children. Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival
PMR-D0706 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: a costume group with children. Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival
PMR-D0705 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: a costume group with children. Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival
PMR-D0704 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: Freies Fanfarenkorps Straubing (costume group). Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival
PMR-D0703 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: Freies Fanfarenkorps Straubing (costume group). Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival
PMR-D0702 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: Freies Fanfarenkorps Straubing (costume group). Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival
PMR-D0701 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: horse-drawn vintage carriage. Keywords: picturesque, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0700 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: six-in-hand horse-drawn wagon. Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival
PMR-D0699 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: a ladies' costume group. Keywords: picturesque, festivities, colourful, shooting clubs, hobby groups, children, horse-drawn-carriages, beer drays, brass bands, dirndl, regional dress, traditional dress, historical, mediaeval, festival
PMR-D0698 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: a horse-drawn, flower decorated wagon, with the water tower in the background. Keywords: picturesque, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
PMR-D0697 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: 7 km. long costumed procession passing through the marketplace in celebration of the 200th Gaubodenfest on 19th August 2012: the Carpenters' Guild. Keywords: picturesque, festival, mediaeval, historical, traditional dress, regional dress, dirndl, brass bands, beer drays, horse-drawn-carriages, children, hobby groups, shooting clubs, colourful, festivities
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
PMR358-01 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: Swiss flag-waving group in colourful costumes. Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, Lederhosen, ceremonial, traditional, dirndl
PMR293-08 Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. A group of "fairy chimneys". Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR293-07 Turkey, Cappadocia, Avanos, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. A group of "fairy chimneys". Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR290-05 Turkey, Fethiye: group of young Turkish schoolgirls in their typical black uniforms with white collars. In the background the snow-capped peak of Ak Dag (3024 metres) can be seen. Keywords: landscape, mountains, children
PMR283-07 Turkey, Pergamon: group of Turkish youngsters in the Asklepieion. Keywords: young Turks, boys, girls, children, curiosity
PMR275-09 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: a group of musicians from Morocco providing lively accompaniment for traditional dancing in front of the historic gate of Fez, Bab Boujouloud. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR244-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria: path leading from the Ettaler Mandl, seen from the Laberjoch, with the Ester group mountainsin the background. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR234-03 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: Moldavian family group in traditional national costume on Easter Monday. Keywords: colourful, Christian, rustical, rural, street scene, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque
PMR220-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: wagon of the Silesian Costume Group, Munich, drawn by two oxen decorated with flowers. Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial
PMR202-11 Israel, Negev Desert: Hai-Bar Nature Reserve, dedicated to the reintroduction of animals found in this area in biblical times, several being endangered species. Scimitar-horned Oryx (Oryx tao) with a group of Somali Wild Asses (Equus asinus), the ancestors of the domestic donkey. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, wildlife, antelopes, game
PMR202-09 Israel, Negev Desert: Hai-Bar Nature Reserve, dedicated to the reintroduction of animals found in this area in biblical times, several being endangered species. Group of Ostriches (Struthio camelus) with Addax (Addax nasomaculatus) Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque, wildlife, antelopes, game
PMR200-11 Israel, Eilat: a group of divers returning from an expedition in a motorised catamaran. Keywords: beach, sand, sea, holidays, sun, sunbathing, surfboarding, water sports , scuba diving, Gulf of Aqaba
PMR200-08 Israel, Eilat: group of divers about to explore the coral reefs of the Coral Reserve. Keywords: beach, sand, sea, holidays, sun, sunbathing, surfboarding, water sports , scuba diving, Gulf of Aqaba
PMR-D3825 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: a tourist group crossing the river, with the "Drum Tower" or assembly hall, on the right. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam
PMR-D2983 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ohlstadt: Camargue White Horses (Camarguais) at the Schwaiganger Stud Farm, where there is a breeding group. Keywords: equine, equus
PMR-D2982 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ohlstadt: Camargue White Horses (Camarguais) at the Schwaiganger Stud Farm, where there is a breeding group. Keywords: equine, equus
PMR-D2981 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ohlstadt: Camargue White Horses (Camarguais) at the Schwaiganger Stud Farm, where there is a breeding group. Keywords: equine, equus
PMR-D1592 Nepal, Patan: a group of Buddhists singing (prayers?) round an open fire on the street. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1441 People's Republic of China, Tibet: a group of dzo grazing at Everest Base Camp. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1254 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: group photograph of pilgrims in the Norbulangka. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR198-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fussen: a group of nuns walking by the blue waters of the River Lech. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, Füssen, shingle beach, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR196-09 Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main: pavement cafe in Romerberg Square, in front of the Romerberg, a group of reconstructed 15th century burghers' houses, formerly the town hall and coronation palace. Keywords: picturesque, street scene, cobblestones, traditional, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, Hessen, timber-frame, Römerberg
PMR191-01 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: group of fishermen with boats drawn up on the beach at Marina Piccola. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, moorings, beach, sand, bathing, swimming, sunbathing
PMR-D2239 The Philippines, Angeles: a group of traditional wooden guesthouses, rebuilt in Nayong Pilipino cultural centre. Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses
PMR-D2237 The Philippines, Angeles: a group of thatched huts in the Aeta Village at Nayong Pilipino. Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses
PMR-D2236 The Philippines, Angeles: a group of dwellings in the Ifugao Village at Nayong Pilipino. Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses, stilt homes
PMR-D2235 The Philippines, Angeles: a group of dwellings in the Ifugao Village at Nayong Pilipino. Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses, stilt homes
PMR-D2234 The Philippines, Angeles: a group of dwellings in the Kalinga Village at Nayong Pilipino with typical crops in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses
PMR144K-36 Myanmar, Yangon: a group of white and gold highly decorated prangs on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR510-06 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: a group of arbalesters carrying their crossbows. Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen
PMR510-05 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: group of drummers in traditional dress, from Kaufbeuren, with the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in the background. Keywords: alpine, fancy dress, flag wavers, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen
PMR506-06 Turkey, Istanbul: Beyazit Meydani (Square) with the monumental gateway to Istanbul University and a group of water sellers in traditional dress. Keywords: entrepreneurs, small business, thirsty work
PMR456-05 Hungary, Hortobágy: group of bronze figures in traditional dress gathered round a well near the entrance to the national park (puszta). Behind is the famous stone bridge with nine arches, built in 1830, the longest such in Hungary. Keywords: monument, statues, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR448-07 Latvia, Salaspils: memorial park on the site of a Nazi concentration camp, where more than 100,000 people died in three years. A group of figures, "Vow", "Redfront" and "Solidarity". Keywords: historic, resistance, stubbornness, stubborn, symbol, monument, sculpture, statue
PMR435-05 Lithuania, Kaunas: wedding group posing in front of the Town Hall; other wedding groups wait to take their place. Keywords: pedestrian zone, bride and groom, marriage, photogenic
PMR528-02 Iraq: reed house, as used by the marsh arabs of Shatt-Al-Arab, in a group of date palms. Rotel parked to left. Keywords: traditional houses, Mesopotamia, dwelling, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage
PMR527-05 Iraq: part of a modern Iraqi mud-built village - a group of youngsters, just returned from school. Keywords: street scene, Mesopotamia, traditional houses, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, dwellings, homes, mud-houses, schoolboys, scholars
PMR138K-01 Mongolia, Dundgov Aimag (Province): Ongiin Khiid (Monastery), actually consists of two Buddhist monasteries, both laid waste by the Communists in the 1930s. Most of the buildings were built of mud bricks which have largely weathered away. A small group of monks began rebuilding a temple in 2004 and is dependent on donations for further restorations. This picture: a surviving marble stupa, with the rebuilt temple and a museum/shop ger in the background. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-29 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: a group of yaks. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR136K-15 Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): a group of nomadic herdsmen from Uvs Aimag (in the north-west), driving a herd of camels in the direction of Ulaanbaatar. Bactrian camels in the foreground. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR136K-14 Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): a group of nomadic herdsmen from Uvs Aimag (in the north-west), driving a herd of sheep and goats in the direction of Ulaanbaatar. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR136K-13 Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): a group of nomadic herdsmen from Uvs Aimag (in the north-west), driving a herd of sheep and goats in the direction of Ulaanbaatar. Here a herdsman shows his "uurga" or traditional wooden lasso. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR136K-12 Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): a group of nomadic herdsmen from Uvs Aimag (in the north-west), driving a herd of camels in the direction of Ulaanbaatar. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR136K-03 Mongolia, Bulgan Aimag (Province): friendly youngsters from a group of gers (yurts) near Lake Ögii Nuur. Keywords: Mongol, children, family life, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-36 Mongolia, Bulgan Aimag (Province): sheep-shearing near a group of gers (yurts). Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism, fleece, shorn wool
PMR135K-35 Mongolia, Bulgan Aimag (Province): sheep-shearing near a group of gers (yurts). Keywords: Mongol, shorn wool, fleece, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-34 Mongolia, Bulgan Aimag (Province): sheep-shearing near a group of gers (yurts). Keywords: Mongol, shorn wool, fleece, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-28 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Sükhbaatar Square: a group of Mongolian tourists being photographed. Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, Outer Mongolia
PMR133K-05 Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere. This picture: a group of blue touring boats at the quay, waiting for customers. Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology
PMR130K-08 Holland, South Limburg, Valkenburg: Theodoor Dorrenplein Square with group of bronze figures in the foreground. Keywords: historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR118K-14 Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). A group of Jordanian archeology students, all equipped with digital cameras and mobile phones. Keywords: Roman architecture, pretty girls, girl students, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city
PMR117K-31 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: A group of Roman legionnaires demonstrating the defensive "box" formation created with their shields in the Hippodrome, built in the 2nd century AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city
PMR117K-30 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: A group of legionnaires of the VI Legion demonstrating drill procedures in the Hippodrome, built in the 2nd century AD. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city
PMR106K-14 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. A colourful group of Quechua women and children, the probable descendants of the Inca, with the Sacred Valley in the background. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Quechua dress, traditional dress, national dress
PMR102K-35 Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. A group of grazing Alpacas, with snow-capped volcanoes in the distance. Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, camelids
PMR102K-34 Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. A group of grazing Alpacas. Keywords: High Andes, camelids, flora and fauna, nature reserve
PMR102K-29 Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. A group of grazing Vicunas with young. Keywords: High Andes, camelids, flora and fauna, nature reserve
PMR101K-35 Argentina, Jujuy: a group of wild vicunas on the altiplano, managing to find nourishment in this barren environment. Keywords: wild animals, flora and fauna, camelids, wildlife, Andes
PMR101K-27 Argentina, Jujuy: a group of llamas with ear tags on the altiplano. Keywords: wildlife, camelids, flora and fauna
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
PMR100K-32 Argentina, Salta: Humahuaca, a village almost exclusively occupied by indigenas of the Coya tribe. A group of cacti planted by the entrance to the campsite. Keywords: picturesque, Indio village, indiginous peoples
PMR083K-11 A group of Vicuna (Lama vicugna) at Hellabrunn Zoological Gardens. Keywords: München, animals, mammals, zoo, camelids, llamas
PMR081K-26 Tunisia: Bizerta, founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC under the name of Hippo Diarrytus, possesses a fine natural harbour. A group of Tunisian men, two wearing traditional Sheshiya headgear, at a cafe table. Keywords: Islamic, national dress, Maghreb, historic, heritage, Mohamed, Muslim, picturesque
PMR078K-18 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: women's costume group wearing long black skirts and green hats, waving bouquets. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration
PMR078K-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: historical cannon belonging to a group wearing Prussian military uniform of the 1870s. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration
PMR078K-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: young girls from the "Goldachtaler" costume group wearing traditional dresses. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest
PMR078K-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: men and women of the costume group "Goldachtaler" from Eicherloh carrying flower-decorated hoops. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest
PMR078K-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: men and women of the costume group "Goldachtaler" from Eicherloh carrying flower-decorated hoops. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, celebration, national and regional dress, folk costumes, breweries, Munich beer, colourful, traditional costumes, beer festival, Münchner Oktoberfest
PMR078K-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: traditional costume group "D'Ampertaler" wearing dresses from 19th century Dachau. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration
PMR054K-30 Malta, Valletta: Bronze group called "Les Gavroches" ("The Urchins") by Maltese sculptor Antonio Sciortino, in Upper Barracca Gardens.
PMR049K-17 Cyprus, Paphos: Preparing to resume the trail after the lunch break during a hike on the Akamas Peninsula. Keywords: hiking, open air, walking, group activities
PMR049K-16 Cyprus, Paphos: Checking the route map during a hike on the Akamas Peninsula. Keywords: hiking, open air, walking, group activities
PMR047K-35 Guatemala: Antigua was the capital city of Guatemala from 1541 to 1773, the year of the disastrous earthquake. After considerable renovations, it is now attracting increasing numbers of tourists. Here, a group of schoolgirls on their way home.
PMR047K-12 Honduras, Pespire: A group of youngsters with bicycles in the village of Pespire, near Tegucigalpa.
PMR047K-03 Nicaragua: Group taking photgraphs of the volcano San Cristobal (1745 metres high) in the Cordillera los Marrabios near Chinandega.
PMR016K-26 Iraq: Bashiqa, a village in the north of Iraq where Christians and Yazida live together peaceably (2001). Members of this Yazid family make visitors very welcome. Keywords: Mesopotamia, family group
PMR008K-01 Romanian family group in their orchard near Neamt Monastery.
PMR040K-03 Hungary, Hortobagy: Bronze group of peasants round a well, with the well-known bridge in the background. Keywords: bronze sculptures
PMR039K-18 Namibia: Etosha National Park: a group of four giraffes at a waterhole. Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna
PMR039K-12 Namibia: Etosha National Park: a group of Glossy Starlings (Lamprotornis nitens) at the Moringa Lodge. Keywords: wild animals, flora and fauna, African wildlife, safari, birds, ornithology
PMR039K-11 Namibia: Etosha National Park: a large group of Burchell's zebras drinking at the Moringa waterhole. Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna
PMR039K-08 Namibia: Etosha National Park: a group of springbok in the veldt. Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna, antelopes
PMR039K-01 Namibia: Etosha National Park: a group of Burchell's zebras on the veldt. Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna, antelopes
PMR038K-27 Namibia: Etosha National Park: a group of springbok, with reflections in the Okaukuejo water hole. Keywords: wild animals, flora and fauna, African wildlife, safari
PMR038K-25 Namibia: Etosha National Park: a group of elephants at the Okaukuejo water hole. Keywords: wild animals, flora and fauna, African wildlife, safari
PMR075K-28 Spain, Lanzarote, Teguise: a group of Lanzarotenos passing the time of day. Keywords: Canary Islands, wheelchair, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR075K-11 Spain, Lanzarote, Arrecife: a group of Lanzarotenos passing the time of day on the seafront. Keywords: Canary Islands, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR072K-14 Austria: Fasching (Carnival) procession (Perchtenlauf) in Ehrwald, Tyrol: group of cowbell dancers in Lederhosen. Keywords: Alps, masked dancers, tradition, Fastnacht, Fasnet, Fasnacht, Fasent, Fasching, Perchten, Schönperchten, Schiachperchten, Spirits, Ghosts, witches, Perchtenlauf
PMR071K-20 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: Massenhausen Riding Group - Munich Civic Guard. Keywords: tradition, Munich, München, national dress, beer festival, lederhosen, dirndl, traditional costume, regional costume, local costume, national costume
PMR071K-13 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: garden and alotments group with artistically displayed produce on a wagon. Keywords: tradition, uniform, Munich, München, national dress, beer festival, lederhosen, dirndl, traditional costume, regional costume, local costume, national costume
PMR071K-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: garden and alotments group pulling handcarts with vegetable produce on display. Keywords: tradition, national costume, local costume, regional costume, traditional costume, dirndl, lederhosen, beer festival, national dress, München, Munich, uniform
PMR071K-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: local costume group, "d' Lechgauer" (from Lechgau), with red skirts, black bodices and flowered aprons. Keywords: tradition, national costume, local costume, regional costume, traditional costume, dirndl, lederhosen, beer festival, national dress, München, Munich, uniform
PMR070K-21 Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi. Here: ladies of the settlement preparing their sales onslought on the next group of visitors. Keywords: historical ruins, archeology, excavations, Byzantine fortifications, sarcophagus, ruined fortress, Lycia
PMR069K-18 Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: ancient rock tombs, carved out of the cliffs by Lycians. The largest, the Tomb of Amyntas, in the style of a Greek Ionic temple, dates back to the 4th century BC. All have been plundered and many used as dwellings in Byzantine times. Here: a group of smaller tombs, to the left of the Tomb of Amyntas. Keywords: cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, burial chambers, Lycia
PMR066K-10 Cyprus, Paphos, Coral Bay: Group of walkers starting out on a hike, with the small boat harbour and jetty in the background. Keywords: hiking, walking, open air activities, expatriots, expats
PMR060K-22 Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: a group of Little Egrets (Egretta garzetta) taking flight. Keywords: waterbird reserve, DDBRA, bird sanctuary, ecosystem, World Heritage List, wildlife, reed beds, Delta Dunarii, wetlands
PMR410-04 Austria, Tyrol, Fieberbrunn: members of a skiing group with instructor on the left. Keywords: alpine, winter, snow, skiing, outdoor life, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR390-12 New Zealand, Rotorua: view of Government Gardens and Tudor Towers from the ornamental pool, with a prominent group of Japanese Cedars (Cryptomeria japonica). Keywords: antipodes, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Maori, flora and fauna, arboriculture, trees
PMR378-05 Australia, Northern Territory: "Lookout Point" in the Olga Group (Kata Tjuta). Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR370-08 Singapore: National Museum, built in 1887, with an unusual group of characters sitting on the bench. Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island
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
PMR561-6 Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: Brown's Mart, a stone building which survived Cyclone Tracy on Christmas Day 1974, is now home to a theatre group. Keywords: tropical
PMR552-7 Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: The National Monument, dedicated to the soldiers killed fighting communist rebels; created by Felix de Weldon, and based on his design for the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery, USA. Keywords: statue, war memorial, memorial group, group of soldiers with flag
PMR544-6 Bran Castle, built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls, now exclusively associated with the "Count Dracula" stories of Bram Stoker which were perhaps based on Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler") the bloodthirsty Prince of Wallachia (born 1431), although the latter did not live in Transylvania. Here: a group of visitors round the well in the main courtyard. Keywords: Count Dracula, Transylvania, Vampire, Gothic Horror Stories, Bram Stoker, Blood-sucking, Gothic Castle, Spooky, Eerie, Frightening, Bloddthirsty, ghoulish, demonic, devilish, weird, vampirish
PMR596-10 Mexico,Tepotzotlan: Rotel bus at the end of the tour in Pepe's Trailer Park, being prepared for the next group.
PMR594-08 Mexico City, Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe: Tableau depicting the Virgin ("La Morena") before a group of reverential Indians, with view of the pool and "Jardin del Tepeyac".
PMR594-07 Mexico City, Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe: Tableau depicting the Virgin ("La Morena") before a group of reverential Indians.
PMR572-11 Namibia, Twyfelfontein: Group of students being instructed about the rock engravings in Twyfelfontein. Engravings visible to the left.
PMR571-09 Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: a group of Welwitschia mirabilis plants on the "Welwitschia Trail". The plant is reputed to live to an age of 1500 years on occasions. Water is obtained from the morning coastal mists: there is almost no rain in Namibia. It may be likened to a tree whose trunk grows downwards from the surface.
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

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