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PMR-D13050 New Zealand, Manawatu, Bulls: "NZ3547" Douglas C-47A Dakota (c/n 20051) formerly of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, now acting as gate guard for the Ohakea RNZAF Museum. (Ex 43-15585, N65393, ZK-BYF) Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D9389 France, Paris, Le Bourget: F-WMKF Dassault Falcon 20F (c/n 361) in US Coast Guard livery (later SU-AYD) at the 32nd Salon International Aéronautique et de l'Espace 1977, Le Bourget. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, executive jet, bizjet
PMR110K-33 Canada, British Colombia, Vancouver Island: Comox Air Force Museum - 101057 preserved McDonnell CF-101B Voodoo (c/n 607), gate guard on pedestal. Keywords: aviation, aircraft, fighter plane, airplane, aeroplane, RCAF

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PMR139-06 Italy, Rome: Swiss guards at the gate to the Vatican. Keywords: historic, heritage, palace, masonry, culture, capital city, tradition, costume, colourful, pike
PMR096-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau: view from the top of the lighthouse with the famous stone lion guarding the harbour entrance from the Lake Constance (Bodensee). Mainland in the background. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, historic, heritage, yachts, boats
PMR080-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: bronze lions guarding the entrance to the Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach family Keywords: München, architecture, historic, Odeonsplatz
PMR063-08 South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: cannon guarding the Castle of Good Hope, built 1666, with Table Mountain behind Keywords: union flag, gardens, flowerbeds, historic, colourful, fortifications, defence
PMR-D12009 Greece, Island of Alimia: ruins of German barracks on the now-uninhabited island. Seven Germans were charged with guarding the island in 1943. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, historical, island hopping, military, wartime, WWII
PMR-D11938 Greece, Island of Nisyros: entrance gate to the ancient acropolis above Mandraki, built about 500 BC to guard the sea.route to Rhodes. Note the precisely-cut massive ashlars. Keywords: architecture, cultural, Dodecanese, fortification, Greek Islands, Hellas, historic, island hopping, ruin
PMR-D11937 Greece, Island of Nisyros: entrance gate to the ancient acropolis above Mandraki, built about 500 BC to guard the sea.route to Rhodes. Keywords: architecture, cultural, Dodecanese, fortification, Greek Islands, Hellas, historic, island hopping, ruin
PMR-D11936 Greece, Island of Nisyros: entrance gate to the ancient acropolis above Mandraki, built about 500 BC to guard the sea.route to Rhodes. Keywords: architecture, cultural, Dodecanese, fortification, Greek Islands, Hellas, historic, island hopping, ruin
PMR-D11393 Greece, Island of Corfu, Paleokastritsa: rugged cliffs guard the entrance to the bay Keywords: bay, coast, Ionian Islands, picturesque, rocky
PMR-D9638 Iceland, Island of Heimaey: a puffin, symbol of the island, guards the harbour. Keywords: Westman Islands, port, colourful
PMR-D7655 Morocco, Rabat: the modest entrance to the king's palace is guarded by the royal bodyguard. Keywords: Africa, architecture, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, capital city, royal city, tradition, culture, artistic
PMR-D7647 Morocco, Rabat: the royal guard, in colourful uniforms, mounted on white horses and carrying national pennants. Keywords: Africa, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, equestrian, tradition, royal city, capital city, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D7646 Morocco, Rabat: the royal guard, in colourful uniforms, mounted on white horses. Keywords: Africa, Bou Regreg, Sala Colonia, equestrian, tradition, royal city, capital city, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D6293 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Berger Tor, dating from 1362, the western gate to the town, guarded the road from Ulm. View from the town wall. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6292 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Berger Tor, dating from 1362, the western gate to the town, guarded the road from Ulm. View from the town wall. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6288 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Reimlinger Tor, the southern town gate, is the oldest of the town's gates, dating from the early 14th century. It guarded the trade route to Augsburg. The town's coat of arms is emblazoned above the archway. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6285 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Löpsinger Tor, the north-eastern town gate, dates originally from ca. 1388 but was rebuilt in 1592 in the style of the Deininger Gate. It guarded the trade route to Nuremberg. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6283 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Löpsinger Tor, the north-eastern town gate, dates originally from ca. 1388 but was rebuilt in 1592 in the style of the Deininger Gate. It guarded the trade route to Nuremberg. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6278 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Berger Tor, dating from 1362, the western gate to the town, guarded the road from Ulm. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D4693 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: nobles supporting a golden naga which guards the entry steps to the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, culture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4691 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: monkeys supporting a golden naga which guards the entry steps to the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, culture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4649 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Phnom, founded in 1373, according to legend to house four statues of Buddha rescued from the Mekong River by Madame Penh. The main entrance is by the eastern stairway, guarded by nagas. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, temple
PMR-D4297 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: a row of "nagas" guarding the approach steps. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden
PMR-D4294 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: three-headed "naga" guarding the approach steps. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden
PMR-D1029 Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from 1441. The famous Emerald Buddha was housed in the eastern niche in 1475, Closer look at one of the reconstructed nagas guarding the south entrance, with reconstructed elephants in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Siam
PMR-D1019 Thailand, Chiang Mai: some of the 300+ steps up to Wat Phra That on Doi Suthep Hill (1676 metres), guarded by twin nagas. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, religious, colourful, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D1018 Thailand, Chiang Mai: intimidating gate guard or "yak" at the entrance to Wat Phra That Temple on Doi Suthep Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1011 Thailand, Chiang Mai: twin nagas guarding the entrance at Wat Phra Singh Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D0963 Myanmar, Bagan: a pair of chinthe (half lion, half dragon mythical beasts) guarding the stairway to Mimalaung Kyaung (Monastery), constructed in 1174 by Narapatisithu. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0916 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: approach to Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Paya, 46 metres high, built between 1636-48 in the reign of King Thalun, and modelled on the Ruwanwelisaya Pagoda in Sri Lanka. Until recently it was always painted white like the original. Two chinthes guard the road. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0891 Myanmar, Mandalay: gate guards at Kayauktawgyi Paya near Amarapura - half human, half feline. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0862 Myanmar, Mandalay: view from the top of Mandalay Hill, 240 metres high, ascended by 800+ steps. The two white Chinthes guarding the entrance are clearly visible. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, panorama
PMR-D0860 Myanmar, Mandalay: view from the top of Mandalay Hill, 240 metres high, ascended by 800+ steps. The two white Chinthes guarding the entrance are clearly visible. Keywords: Buddhist, panorama, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
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-D0624 Thailand, Bangkok: entrance to Wat Pho , the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, guarded by two yaks. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0594 Laos, Vientiane: a pair of gilded lions and two nagas, guarding the entrance to a temple. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0549 Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - granite Peking lions and Chinese figures guarding the entrance to a shrine. Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR331-07 Sweden, Stockholm: Changing of the guard in the West Court of the Royal Palace. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, equestrians, soldiers, uniform, mounted guards, cannon, ceremony
PMR331-06 Sweden, Stockholm: Changing of the guard in the West Court of the Royal Palace. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, equestrians, soldiers, uniform, mounted guards, ceremony
PMR331-05 Sweden, Stockholm: relief of the Palace Guard in front of the south entrance to the Royal Palace. Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, capital city, colourful, uniform, soldiers, cobblestones
PMR323-08 USSR, Leningrad: corner of Palace Square where the Guards Headquarters (1837-43) adjoins the Winter Palace. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, Rococo, St. Petersburg
PMR309-09 Germany, West Berlin: section of the Berlin Wall near Charlottenstrasse, with a large breach, partially blocked off, but guarded by two East German soldiers. Keywords: historic, division
PMR294-08 Turkey, Ankara: the new guard marching down the parade to the Atatürk Mausoleum. Flanking the parade, Egyptian style, are neo-Hittite figures of lions. Keywords: architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, heritage, memorial, artistic, military, platoon
PMR227-04 Greece, Athens: Keramikos Graveyard: this dog guards the grave of Lysimachides of Acharnae. More modest gravestones in the background. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, capital city
PMR220-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: 175th Oktoberfest Costume Procession on 22.9.85: Austrian drummers and halberdiers in the historical uniform of the Salzburg town guard, about 1755. Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial
PMR-D3669 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. One of a pair of horsemen guarding the entrance to the park. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, Lingqu
PMR-D3505 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the fountain in the Marktplatz, surmounted by a watch-guard, is also a post-war reconstruction. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D1555 Nepal, Kathmandu: Parvati, mounted on a white lion, one of a pair guarding the entrance to the King's Palace. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1531 Nepal, Bhaktapur: bronze lions guarding the Chayasilin Mandap Shrine in Durbar Square, with the Krishna Temple in the background. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1204 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: a young Tibetan guarding his father's scooter. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR166-08 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: towering rock formations guarding the steep entrance to "Wall Street" on the Navajo Loop" trail. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR149-07 Switzerland, Lucerne: the Lion Monument: the dying lion commemorates the Swiss Guards of Louis XVI who fell at the storming of the Tuilleries in Paris on 10th August 1792. Keywords: historic, culture, memorial, den, cliffs, sculpture
PMR146-04 Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: capital of the second Bulgarian Empire 1185-1396 (when the Turks arrived): the mighty fortification walls with guard towers. The 13th century Balduin Tower (top left) is being restored. The remains of 22 churches have been uncovered up to the present. Keywords: capital city, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, archeology, excavations, ancient, mediaeval, ruins, City of the Tsars
PMR146-03 Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: capital of the second Bulgarian Empire 1185-1396 (when the Turks arrived): the mighty fortification walls with guard towers. The remains of 22 churches have been uncovered up to the present. Keywords: capital city, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, archeology, excavations, ancient, mediaeval, ruins, City of the Tsars
PMR-D2706 Iran, Teheran, National Museum: the "Audience Scene", original centrepiece of the eastern staircase of the Apadana in Persepolis, found in the treasury, It shows the King enthroned with the crown prince behind him, and behind him a towel bearer and a weapon bearer. In front of the King stands a senior official with two guards behind him. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history, bas-relief
PMR-D2429 Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak. Files of the "Immortal Guard" on the north wing of the eastern stairway to the Apadana. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology
PMR-D2424 Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak. Guards from various lands depicted on a wall of the Apadana. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology
PMR-D2117 Oman, Muscat: Jalali Fort, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, guards the harbour together with Mirani Fort, opposite. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR144K-07 Laos, Vientiane: ornate, gilded gable of a temple guarded by 3-headed nagas either side of the entrance. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-06 Laos, Vientiane: handsome gateway and tower guarded by nagas either side of the entrance. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-05 Laos, Vientiane: ornate gable of a "three-roof" temple guarded by nagas either side of the entrance. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR689-01 Myanmar, Mandalay: Kyauktawgyi Paya (1847), near Amarapura on Taungthaman Lake, and its half-feline, crouching guard. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR688-07 Myanmar, Mandalay: two enormous white "Chinthes" guard the entrance to the stairway to the shrine on Mandalay Hill, 230 metres (and 800+ steps) high. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR452-12 Poland, Stargard: Parish Church of St. Mary, dating back to the late 13th century, with newly renovated "Old Guard-house" (left) and gable houses. Keywords: mediaeval, historic, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, red-brick, Gothic
PMR446-08 Lithuania, Trakai: typical wooden houses of the people of the Jewish Karaite sect who were brought here over 600 years ago from the Crimea to act as palace guards for Prince Vytautas, and still maintain their language and culture. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, tradition, historic, mediaeval
PMR538-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindau on Lake Constance: view of the famous lion, guarding the entrance to the harbour, from the lighthouse. Keywords: picturesque, harbour, yacht harbour, quayside, jetty, monument, colourful
PMR531-06 Iraq, Kalhu/Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, it became the seat of the royal house after Ashur: view of the ziggurat from the entrance to the north-west palace, with oblique view of the "Lamassu" guarding the door. Keywords: architecture, Kalach, Kalhu, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, Mesopotamia
PMR531-05 Iraq, Kalhu/Kalach (now known as "Nimrud"): refounded in 13th century BC on ancient foundations by the Assyrians, it became the seat of the royal house after Ashur: one of a pair of remaining winged bulls with human heads ("Lamassu") guarding the entrance to the throne room of the north-west palace. Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Kalhu, Kalach
PMR143K-29 Laos, Vientiane: Wat Mixay temple gate from inside with twin naga serpents guarding the temple entrance. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR131K-25 Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: a giant "Yak" warrior guards the entrance. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR103K-16 Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Entrance to the Palacio Presidencial ( Palace of the President) in Plaza Murillo with security guards, uniformed sentry and Aymara woman. Keywords: High Andes, street scene
PMR078K-34 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Ceremonial Procession 2007: Germering Municipal Band in the uniform of the Bavarian Grenadier Guards from around 1814; the Theatine Church in the background. Keywords: Münchener Oktoberfest, Münchner Oktoberfest, beer festival, traditional costumes, colourful, Munich beer, breweries, folk costumes, national and regional dress, celebration
PMR004K-36 Poland, Stargard: Parish Church of St. Mary with the "old guard house" in the foreground.
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
PMR369-09 Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn, is one of the trademarks of Bangkok. The 74-metre-high "prang" or Cambodian Tower is surrounded by four smaller ones, and was begun under Rama II and finished under Rama III. The "bot" or sanctuary houses a large Buddha figure, and the entrance is guarded by two giant "yaks". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR368-11 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
PMR368-09 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
PMR368-07 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
PMR367-07 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of six gateways guarded by pairs of giant sentries or "yaks", with a group of Buddhist monks crossing the courtyard. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-06 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: gateway, surmounted by a "chedi" and guarded by two giant "yaks". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-02 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of six gateways guarded by pairs of giant sentries or "yaks". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR366-12 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: closer look at one of the giant gate-guards or "yaks". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR366-10 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of six gateways guarded by pairs of giant sentries or "yaks". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR686-03 Laos, Vientiane: monks' quarters in Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, with two nagas guarding the entrance to the sim. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR622-10 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Already settled in the 7th century BC, the ancient site of Patara became one of the leading Lycian cities under the Romans, thanks to its flourishing harbour. When the battle against the sand was finally lost and the harbour silted up about 800 years ago, the city was abandoned. In recent years significant Roman building works have been freed from the sand. Here: the almost perfectly preserved Arch of Metius Modestus (AD 100) used to guard the entrance to the city. Keywords: Roman remains, Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman remains, archeological excavations, cities of antiquity
PMR587-09 Mexico, Tulum: The beach, at the Maya site of Tulum, guarded by the Temple of the Wind. Many iguanas may be seen on these rocks.

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