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PMR-D13456 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: the "Yellow Submarine" enables passengers to look at the underwater world. Keywords: colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, Rhodos
PMR-D13468 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Rhodes: mosque and graveyard of Murad Reis, looking rather neglected. Keywords: architecture, historic, holiday resort, Islam, island, picturesque, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO
PMR-D13442 Greece, Island of Karpathos, Olympos: "The three Doric columns of Olympos: the woman of Olympos, as the column representing tradition, calls her ancestors from Vroukounta and Nisyros to join her in silent protest. She is holding her baby in the traditional sheet as she gazes with a worried look at her village, which is being deserted....." Keywords: architecture, colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Olymbos, picturesque, traditional
PMR-D13425 Greece, Island of Karpathos, Olympos: a handsome classical facade, looking onto the main square. Keywords: architecture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Olymbos, picturesque, traditional
PMR131-12 Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia: the Veste Coburg dates back to the 11th century and is one of Germany's largest castles, latterly the seat of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The bust of Martin Luther looks down disapprovingly on a modern wedding couple posing by a cannon. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, fortress, defence, fortifications, architecture, marriage, bride
PMR126-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: launch of a hang-glider from the ramp on the summit of the Tegelberg and view of the snow-covered countryside looking towards Munich. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, gliding, flying, air-sports, Allgau
PMR119-09 Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: town wall and defenders' gallery with defence towers, looking north from the top of the Roder Tower. Keywords: defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables
PMR086-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: symbol of the land, the Bavaria figure, designed by Ludwig Schwanthaler and cast in bronze in 1844-50. Can be climbed from inside by 130 steps to a look-out opening in the crown Keywords: München, historic, landmark, monument, heritage
PMR067-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria: late snow on the verges of the Sylvenstein Reservoir, from which Munich draws part of its water supply, looking along the Sylvenstein Valley Keywords: alpine, picturesque, nature, drinking water, hydro
PMR064-02 South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: the viewing platform on Table Mountain, looking along the 12 Apostles, with Camps Bay coastline, and the wreck of the "Antipolis" Keywords: panorama, belvedere, look-out, coast road
PMR063-03 South Africa, Western Cape Province: the Cape of Good Hope - Cape Point - meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans: view north, looking towards Muizenberg and Cape Town Keywords: headland, seascape, picturesque, coastline
PMR060-10 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Natal Lion and Game Reserve - a young lion (Panthera leo) with a lean and hungry look Keywords: landscape, wild animals, fauna, big game, safari, wildlife, carnivores
PMR057-08 Rhodesia, Salisbury: statue of Cecil Rhodes looking along the main street, Jameson Avenue, at the Government Buildings with clocktower, with storm clouds gathering Keywords: architecture, capital city, monument, street scene, historic
PMR055-11 Rhodesia, Victoria Falls: looking back to the main falls from Angel Point Keywords: waterfalls, cascade, water power, overflow, inundation, deluge, hydro power
PMR055-08 Rhodesia, Victoria Falls: the Rainbow Falls, looking towards Horseshoe Falls, approximately 100 metres high Keywords: waterfalls, cascade, water power, overflow, inundation, deluge, hydro power
PMR054-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria: looking across the fields in the Allgau towards Austria, from the Deutsche Alpenstrasse Keywords: alpine, picturesque, colourful, nature, fall, autumn colours, countryside, meadows, hedges
PMR053-12 Austria, Tyrol, Mayrhofen: the top of the Gefrorene Wand chairlift in the Zillertaler Alps, looking towards Hintertux and Mayrhofen Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, snow, winter sport, skiing
PMR053-11 Austria, Tyrol, Mayrhofen: the Zillertaler Alps and the Italian border, looking south-east from the Gefrorene Wand Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, snow
PMR050-02 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: view from the Stuttgart TV-Tower, looking east, with the River Neckar Valley in the distance Keywords: panorama, aerial view, metropolis, urban spread
PMR050-01 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: view from the Stuttgart TV-Tower, looking south over the city with the railway station in the centre Keywords: panorama, aerial view, metropolis, urban spread
PMR046-02 Austria, Vorarlberg, Mittelberg: view from the summit of the Walmendinger Horn (1993m.) looking across the Kleinwalsertal (valley), with Baad and Mittelberg below Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, mountain peaks, snow-moving, winter sports, skiing
PMR046-01 Austria, Vorarlberg, Mittelberg: view from the summit of the Walmendinger Horn (1993m.) looking along the Kleinwalsertal (valley), a popular ski resort Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, mountain peaks, snow-moving, winter sports, skiing
PMR-D12049 Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: a native goat, on watch, remains motionless for long periods. Keywords: Aegean , animal, fauna, figurehead, flora, look-out, sentinel, wildlife
PMR-D12044 Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: a native goat, on watch, remains motionless for long periods. Keywords: Aegean , animal, fauna, flora, look-out, wildlife
PMR-D11912 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: Friedländer Tor, the north-eastern gate in the 2.3 km town wall, looking towards the outer gate. Built just after 1300, the oldest gate. The house on the left, between the inner and outer gates, is home to the town registry office. Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque
PMR-D11911 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: Friedländer Tor, the north-eastern gate in the 2.3 km town wall, looking towards the inner gate. Built just after 1300, the oldest gate. The house on the right, between the inner and outer gates, is home to the town registry office. Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque
PMR-D10416 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: old stone aqueduct near the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Keywords: picturesque, culture, national heritage, historical
PMR-D10415 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: Yellow Pimpernel (Lysimachia nemorum) at the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Keywords: wild flowers, nature, plant, botanical, flora
PMR-D10414 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: Lagoa Azul and Sete Cidades under encroaching cloud, from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape
PMR-D10413 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: Yellow Pimpernel (Lysimachia nemorum) at the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Keywords: wild flowers, flora, botanical, plant, nature
PMR-D10412 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Lagoa Azul in the background. Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape
PMR-D10411 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. with the town of Sete Cidades on Lagoa Azul in the background. Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape
PMR-D10410 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Lagoa Azul in the background. Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape
PMR-D10409 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Lagoa Azul in the background. Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape
PMR-D10408 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Lagoa Azul in the background. Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape
PMR-D10407 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa Rasa in the volcanic crater of Sete Cidades from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape
PMR-D9942 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: looking down into the volcanic crater of Sete Cidades from the east. Keywords: picturesque, geological, landscape
PMR-D9918 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: look-out station on the roof of a house for the purpose of early sighting of the first ships arriving for the orange harvest. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, historic
PMR-D9531 Iceland, Ólafsvík: landscape, looking towards Ólafsvík, near the end of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Keywords: countryside, gloom, low cloud
PMR-D9503 Iceland, Reykjavik: view down Skolavördustigur (street) from the tower of the Hallgrimskirkja (church), looking towards the old city centre. Keywords: picturesque, capital city, panorama, aerial view, architecture
PMR-D9067 Argentina, Buenos Aires: Avenida 9 de Julio, looking towards Plaza de la Republic and the Obelisk. Keywords: South America, architecture, Latin America, capital city, metropolitan
PMR-D9004a Chile, Punta Arenas: the town's name, in large chromium lettering, looks out over the Magellan Strait. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America
PMR-D8978 Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: the trail leading to the Grey Glacier mirador (look-out) on Lago Grey, with snow-capped mountains in the background. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, scenery, picturesque
PMR-D8708 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high. View of the nave with columns painted to look like marble. Keywords: South America, timber, culture, Latin America, picturesque, traditional, heritage
PMR-D8290 Germany, Thuringia, Gotha: originally built as a bourse between 1566 and 1574, this fine Renaissance building has been used as the Town Hall (Rathaus) since 1665. The tower is 35 metres high and the look-out gallery can be visited by the public. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, colourful
PMR-D7630 Morocco, Casablanca: King Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, is the largest mosque in Africa, and its minaret is the world's highest religious building (210 metres). The designer was Michel Pinseau and it was built by Bouygues. It offers space for 105,000 worshippers. A closer look at the green tiles and ornamentation on the upper part of the minaret. Keywords: Africa, national symbol, superlative, architecture, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, culture, artistic
PMR-D7398 Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. The Decumanus Maximus, looking north east, with the Tingis (Tangier) Gate at the far end. Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb
PMR-D6436 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Mergentheim: Milchlingsbrunnen, a fountain with knight in armour looking towards the Bläser Tower of the Castle of the Knights of the Teutonic Order, from the marketplace. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, sanatorium, spa, health-resort, Teutonic Order
PMR-D6421 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Feuchtwangen: Museumstrasse, looking towards the marketplace. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6172 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, looking down on the "White Valley", with Mount Hohe Munde and the Inn Valley in the middle distance. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste
PMR-D6170 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier, looking towards the "Wetterwandeck". Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste, snow
PMR-D6169 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, looking down on the "White Valley". Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste
PMR-D6168 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier, looking towards the "Wetterwandeck", with a skier in the foreground. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste, snow
PMR-D6167 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier, looking towards the "Wetterwandeck". Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste, snow
PMR-D6166 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, looking down on the "White Valley". Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste
PMR-D6165 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps and the Inn Valley in the background, looking down on the "White Valley". Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste
PMR-D6164 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, looking down on the "White Valley". Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste
PMR-D6162 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, looking down the "White Valley", from the summit, 2962 metres high. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste
PMR-D6161 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, looking south towards Italy, from the summit, 2962 metres high. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste
PMR-D6121 England, West Sussex, Shoreham: Lancing College Chapel was completed in 1875 in neo-Gothic style on the orders of the Revd. Nathaniel Woodard, founder of the college. Architects were R.Herbert Carpenter and William Slater. View of the nave, looking east. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, flying buttresses
PMR-D6081 England, Worcestershire, Malvern: Great Malvern Priory was founded in 1085 by a monk named Aldred. The original Norman building was converted to Perpendicular Gothic style by 1460. After the Reformation it was bought by the people of Malvern for 20 pounds as their parish church. The nave, looking east. Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Benedictine
PMR-D6000 Oman, Taqah: view of the town and its beach from a look-out point on the neighbouring cliffs. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, colourful, surf, sand, panorama
PMR-D5999 Oman, Taqah: view of the town and its beach from a look-out point on the neighbouring cliffs. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, colourful, surf, sand, panorama
PMR-D5927 Oman, Wadi al Khalid: waters of the upper pool, looking into the gorge. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque
PMR-D5926 Oman, Wadi al Khalid: waters of the upper pool, looking into the gorge. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque
PMR-D5571 Greece, Island of Santorini: view of the steep lip of the ex-volcano at the narrowest part of the island, looking north from Imerovigli. Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, shoreline, volcanic, cape, ridge, Hellas, Thera, Thira, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D5570 Greece, Island of Santorini: view of the steep lip of the ex-volcano at the narrowest part of the island, looking north from Imerovigli. Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, shoreline, volcanic, cape, ridge, Hellas, Thera, Thira, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D5244 Uzbekistan, Samarkand: the Shah-i-Zinda ("Living King") necropolis contains about 28 mausoleums and mosques, dating from 11th to 18th centuries, but most were built during the reign of Timur (Tamerlane): view of mausoleums looking north. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, tiles, faience, glazed, polychrome, ornamentation, decoration, arabesques
PMR-D5226 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: view of the fortified wall of Ichan Kala from the watch tower in the Kohna Ark, looking north. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, crenellation
PMR-D5224 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: view of the fortified wall of Ichan Kala from the watch tower in the Kohna Ark, looking south. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, crenellation
PMR-D4301 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: reflections in the canal, looking towards the Phang-Nga road bridge. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D4131 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula, Knidos: the ruined town dates back to the 4th century BC in its present position and counted about 70,000 inhabitants. It had a famous medical school in its prime. Looking along the line of the east-west stoa, with the remains of the Dionysus Temple on the left. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, Hellenic, classical, excavations
PMR-D1148 People's Republic of China, Shanghai: closer look at some of the more colourful buildings on Pudong. Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers
PMR-D1078 Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: South Pattaya and Pratumnak Road, view from Buddha Hill Look-out. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1077 Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: close-up of the beach and Beach Road, view from Buddha Hill Look-out. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1070 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: bustling Tha Lang Pier with fishing boats and scooter hire, and the look-out tower in the background. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, beach
PMR-D1067 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: colourful fishing boats in the harbour, with the look-out tower behind. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1060 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: view of the jetty with look-out tower from a lower terrace. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
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-D0613 Laos, Vientiane: the President's Palace stands in its own grounds. looking up Lane Xang Avenue. Keywords: capital city, architecture, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0542 Thailand, Pattaya: PATTAYA look-out point overlooking the harbour. The letters are illuminated at night and can be seen from afar. Keywords: Siam, holiday resort, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR-D0508 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: looking into the "Bears' Cave" where the bones of cave bears have been found. Keywords: lair, den, hole, limestone, geology
PMR-D0428 Greece, Island of Kalymnos: fishing boat, looking for fish shoals. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping
PMR-D0189 Argentina, Humahuaca: the steep-sided valley (Quebrada de Humahuaca) approaching Purmamarca; a closer look at the rock formations. Keywords: Andes, sheer, cliffs, geological, geology, mountains
PMR320-04 USSR, Moscow: facade of GUM department store, 250 metres long, looking onto Red Square. Built 1888-93. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, monument, capital city, street scene
PMR275-10 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: "The Brass Bazaar" has the authentic look of a Moroccan metalworker's shop in a soukh. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR256-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria: looking towards the Ross-Stein and Buch-Stein mountains from near the summit of Mount Schilden-Stein (1611 metres). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, autumn
PMR254-02 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Rue des Moulins, looking south esat. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, cobbled street
PMR232-01 Greece: looking back at the mountains of the Peloponnisos from the ferry across the Gulf of Corinth, between Rio and Antirrion. Keywords: seascape, cruise boats, steamers, picturesque , nature
PMR227-12 Greece, Piraeus: mixed small craft in the smallest, Tourkolimano, basin, looking south, against the sun. Keywords: port , harbour, jetty, fishing boats, yachts, moorings, sailing boats, motor boats
PMR227-10 Greece, Piraeus: mixed small craft in the smallest, Tourkolimano, basin, looking north. Keywords: port , harbour, jetty, fishing boats, yachts, moorings, sailing boats, motor boats
PMR222-09 Austria, Styria: Lake Leopoldstein, looking west, with the Erzberg Mountains in the distance. Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, medieval, culture, colourful, industrial, mining, architecture
PMR217-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tegernsee: view of Lake Tegernsee, looking north towards Munich, with Rottach-Egern in the foreground and a hang glider in flight. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama
PMR217-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tegernsee: hikers surveying Lake Tegernsee, looking north towards Munich. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama
PMR217-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tegernsee: hiker surveying Lake Tegernsee, looking north towards Munich. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama
PMR206-03 Israel, Jerusalem: City Wall from the ramparts, looking south, past the Jaffa Gate; Mount Zion in the distance. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR-D3928 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun: Huangguoshu Falls, 77.8 metres high, 81 metres wide, China's biggest waterfall. View from downriver, looking towards the waterfall. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, Kam, sightseeing, attraction
PMR-D3422 Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The high Gothic nave, looking east, with the porphyry font, which probably goes back to the Ottonian cathedral, in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving
PMR-D3380 Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: a ruminative stone figure as a gorgoyle looks down from a tower of the cathedral. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno, statue, stone-carving
PMR-D3014 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: view from the summit of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), looking south towards the Austrian Alps, with the Mangfall Mountains in the foreground. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D3013 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: view from the summit of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), looking south, with the snow-covered Austrian Alps in the distance. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D3012 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: view from the summit of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), looking north-east, with Mangfall mountains in the foreground. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D3011 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: view from the summit of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), looking north towards Munich, with some of the antenna-aray. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D1504 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Zhangmu: view of part of the town, in the Po Chu Valley, looking towards Nepal, from hotel window. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR196-03 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Worms: St. Peters's Cathedral, built in Romanesque style in 1230. The nave, looking east. Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Worms: St. Peters's Cathedral, built in Romanesque style in 1230. The nave, looking east. Keywords: Rheinland Pfalz, architecture, Christian, church
PMR195-02 Italy, Lombardy, Ossuccio: view of Lake Como looking south, with the 12th century church of San Giovanni in the foreground. Keywords: heritage, mediaeval, boats, architecture, Lombardia, mountains, picturesque
PMR193-08 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: an ancient sphinx looks out towards the Sorrento Peninsula from the Villa San Michele, home of the Swedish doctor-writer Axel Munthe, who died in 1949. Keywords: commanding view, author, literature, books, antique, antiquity
PMR189-05 Italy, Campania: the rugged Amalfi Coast, looking towards Furore and Positano. Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, beach, sand, cliffs, rocky
PMR166-12 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: poplar saplings, eking out a precarious existence: Sunset Point, looking towards Sunrise Point. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR163-11 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Spectacular outcrops from the south rim in the region of Hermit's Rest. Looking over the south rim towards Grand Canyon Village. Seen from the air. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view
PMR163-08 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Colorado River, seen from the air, looking west. South rim of the Grand Canyon in the background. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view
PMR163-04 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. The muddy Colorado River, seen from the air, looking north. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view
PMR162-12 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Late afternoon at Grandview Point; view looking north-east, with "Wotan's Throne" and "Vishnu Temple" visible. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-06 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View from Lipan Point, looking west. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-05 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View from Lipan Point, looking north. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR160-11 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Dante's View, looking across Death Valley to the south, with alpine aster in the foreground. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, flora, botany, botanical
PMR160-08 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Looking north from Dante's View, 5475 feet above sea level. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR159-02 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Mouth of the Marble Canyon, looking onto the salt lakes of Death Valley. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR154-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria: view on a clear day from the top of the Zugspitze (2964 metres), looking south towards the Austrian and Italian Alps, with hiker in the foreground. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view
PMR154-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria: view on a clear day from the top of the Zugspitze (2964 metres), looking south at the Austrian Alps, with the summit cross on the left. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view
PMR154-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria: view on a clear day from the top of the Zugspitze (2964 metres), looking north, with Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the Loisach Valley, Lake Ammer, Lake Starnberg and Munich in the far distance. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view, clear
PMR-D2534 Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Shah or Masjed-e Imam in Naqsh Square was built by Shah Abbas I between 1611-5 and is regarded as the pinacle of Safavid architecture with its perfect proportions and exquisite faience work. Closer look at the decoration round the balcony in the entrance iwan. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, Royal Mosque, Imam Mosque, UNESCO
PMR-D2415 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. Looking back at the long approach avenue, used for processions. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology
PMR-D1908 England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the western approach to the house, looking towards the gate. Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house
PMR486-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria: hiker looking at alpine cattle dozing in the midday sun. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, alpine scenery
PMR483-08 Germany, Bavarian Forest: view from the Grosser Arber (1456 metres), the highest peak, looking towards the border of the Czech Republic, with wild flowers in the foreground. Keywords: alpine, hills, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life, botany, botanical
PMR478-01 Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: Ludwigsplatz, with Jacob's Fountain (1644), Ludwig's Gate and the Water Tower, seen from the top of the town's look-out tower (68 metres high). Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, cobblestones, panorama, Ludwig's Square
PMR506-10 Turkey, Istanbul: statue of Atatürk at Eminönü, posed to look down the Bosphorus at the suspension bridge. Keywords: Kemal Atatürk, monument
PMR505-04 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: wild flowers in the lower enceinte, looking towards the buildings of the middle ward. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR505-03 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: wild flowers in the lower enceinte, looking towards the barbican. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR494-09 Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: looking back (north) from the Sidheresportes (Iron Gates). Keywords: picturesque, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks
PMR493-04 Island of Crete: Bali, a small resort on the north coast between Iraklion and Rethimnon, looking northwards along the coastline, towards Iraklion. Keywords: picturesque, village, coastline, bay, landscape, scenic
PMR490-01 Island of Santorini: view of the steep lip of the ex-volcano at the narrowest part of the island, looking north from Imerovigli. Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, shoreline, volcanic, cape, ridge
PMR489-10 Island of Santorini: view along the steep coast from Imerovigli looking towards Fira, with anchored cruise ships. Keywords: photogenic, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses
PMR488-08 Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: the "Royal Road", looking towards the palace. A number of large private houses gave on to this way. Keywords: architecture, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage
PMR539-02 Slovakia, Zilina: view of the River Vah from the ramparts of Strecno Castle, looking towards Zilina. Keywords: defence, Sillein, fortifications, national heritage, mediaeval, historic, panorama
PMR529-06 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): the Processional Way, walls reconstructed, roadway original, looking north, out of the city. Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia
PMR523-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Durnbach: the British military memorial cemetery near Durnbach, looking towards the Alps. The majority of the gravestones are of RAF aircrew. Keywords: countryside, burial, war dead, RIP, gravestones, graves
PMR523-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Durnbach: the British military memorial cemetery near Durnbach, looking towards the Alps. Keywords: countryside, burial, war dead, RIP, gravestones, graves
PMR143K-35 Laos, Vientiane: the Presidential Office stands in its own grounds, looking up Lane Xang Avenue. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR128K-27 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the skyline looking west, with Victoria Island and Portage Bridge over the Ottawa River. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR126K-33 Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: view of the Belvedere in Sans Souci Park, looking along a double tree-lined avenue, from the arch of the Orangery. Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque
PMR117K-22 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: An authentic-looking legionnaire of the Roman VI Legion. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR116K-24 Jordan, Aqaba: the beach, looking north, with some of the new hotels in the background. Keywords: Muslim, palm trees, bathing beach, Islam, mediaeval, coast, desert town, Gulf of Aqaba
PMR116K-23 Jordan, Aqaba: the beach, looking south, with the Flagpole, which is said to be the tallest unsupported flagstaff in the world. Keywords: Muslim, palm trees, Islam, coast, desert town, Gulf of Aqaba
PMR112K-36 USA, Oregon, Port Orford: Battle Rock and the beach, looking south. A major battle with the natives took place here in 1851. Keywords: countryside, cliffs, beach, breakers, deserted shore, coastline, rugged coast
PMR099K-18 Argentina: San Miguel de Tucumán, the largest city in northern Argentina, was founded in 1565 by Spanish Conquistador, Diego de Villarroel. The cathedral, built in 1856, although a church has occupied this site since 1565. The architect was Pierre Etcheverry, a Basque. Here: a closer look at the dome (in Argentinian colours) and tympanum. Keywords: architecture, plaza mayor, neo-classical, religious architecture, church, street scene
PMR088K-03 Croatia, Dalmatia: mountains and coastal plain, just south of Dubrovnik: view looking south. Keywords: Yugoslavia, landscape, geology
PMR088K-02 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Trebinje: River Trebisnijica and the Stone Bridge and mountains, looking north. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Yugoslavia
PMR087K-33 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo: the bridge over the River Miljacka reflected in the water, looking towards Zmajevac. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque
PMR081K-15 Tunisia: Sidi Bou Said, the famous blue and white town, beloved of artists, where Klee, Macke and Moilliet sojourned in 1914. View from a roof terrace, looking down on the narrow main street. Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, heritage, historic, Maghreb, architecture
PMR080K-11 Tunisia, Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: view in the Medina (souks) looking towards the main gate, Bab ech Chouhada, with minaret. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque
PMR045K-33 Panama City: Monument to Vasco Nunez de Balboa, the first European to look on the Pacific Ocean, from the peaks of Darien on 25th September 1513. The statue stands in Bella Vista, overlooking the Gulf of Panama.
PMR045K-32 Panama City: Monument to Vasco Nunez de Balboa, the first European to look on the Pacific Ocean, from the peaks of Darien on 25th September 1513. The statue stands in Bella Vista, overlooking the Gulf of Panama.
PMR021K-20 Switzerland, Valais: Main street of Martigny, lined with pollarded trees, looking towards Chamonix. Keywords: Savoy Alps, architecture
PMR021K-06 Switzerland, Valais: Looking down on lac de Barberine, with trees in autumn colours. Keywords: Savoy Alps, mountains, fall, lake
PMR018K-21 Slovakia, Kremnica: Fortified parish church with turreted clocktower and look-out gallery, showing defence wall and defence towers. Keywords: architecture, Gothic, mediaeval
PMR016K-29 Iraq: Hatra, a great Arab city, founded in the third century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture. Here, a carved head of Minerva looks down on those entering the temple. Keywords: excavations, statues, ruined city, temple
PMR004K-09 Poland: Stone heads looking down from a newly renovated facade in the old quarter of Gdansk/Danzig Keywords: architecture, gables
PMR071K-26 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: looking south, over the indented peak of Hohe Munde Mountain, to the Inn Valley and the snow-capped giants in Austria and Italy, 150 kilometres away. Keywords: mountains, nature, Alps, alpine, panorama, good visibility, mountain peaks, Wetterstein Mountains
PMR066K-09 Cyprus, Paphos, Coral Bay: View of the much eroded coast, looking towards Sea Caves.
PMR063K-28 Bulgaria, Plovdiv: View of the city from Jambaz Tepe, one of the three hills of old Plovdiv, looking south to where some of the "Seven Hills of Plovdiv" are visible.
PMR402-12 Hungary, Budapest: action figure, part of the Russian War Memorial in front of the Citadel, looking over the south of the city. Keywords: Magyar, architecture, Danube, cityscape, capital city, metropolis
PMR393-10 New Zealand, North Island, Wellington: the Urban Motorway, looking south, with part of the Early Settlers Memorial Park. Keywords: antipodes, Maori, cityscape, picturesque, port, architecture
PMR380-09 Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - looking back from the boat; Aborigine paintings of some antiquity may be seen high on the left wall of the gorge near this point. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR377-11 Australia, Northern Territory: climbing Ayers Rock (Uluru) - view looking back at the coach park with the Olgas luminescent on the horizon. Keywords: outback, monolith, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
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
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
PMR562-2 Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: Fannie Bay and beach, looking towards the city from East Point Road. Keywords: tropical
PMR556-2 Australia, Western Australia: Nullarbor (= no trees) Plain, looking along the steep coastline towards Victoria, 110 kilometres away. Keywords: empty, breakers, cliffs, flat expanse, treeless, unpopulated
PMR546-10 Switzerland, Valais: looking towards Vallorcines, with the Aiguille de Praz Torrent in the distance. Keywords: Alps, mountains, scenic, alpine, spectacular, scenery, hiking, rugged, dramatic
PMR629-11 Tunisia, Sousse: the "Ribat", a fortified barrack for Islamic monk-soldiers, built ca. 800 AD by the Aghlabids, with look-out tower to spot approaching raiders. Keywords: castle, fortress, fortifications, historic, heritage
PMR628-03 Spain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: Timanfaya National Park, Montanas de Fuego - looking into the crater of Caldera Blanca from the rim, other volcanoes in the distance. Keywords: volcano , volcanic, eruption, larva, magma
PMR628-02 Spain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands: Timanfaya National Park, Montanas de Fuego - looking into the crater of Caldera Blanca from the rim, other volcanoes in the distance. Keywords: volcano , volcanic, eruption, larva, magma
PMR619-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. View from the chapel looking north, with numerous sightseers walking back to the jetty. Keywords: winter, mountains, Alps, snow, frozen lake, ice
PMR607-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Sylvenstein Reservoir with autumn foliage and colourful trees in the foreground, looking west. Keywords: autumn, foliage, mountains, reservoir
PMR607-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Sylvenstein Reservoir with autumn foliage, looking east. Keywords: autumn, foliage, mountains, reservoir
PMR582-08 Panama City: Monument to Vasco Nunez de Balboa, the first European to look out onto the Pacific Ocean from the peaks of Darien on 25th September 1513.
PMR666-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: view of Marktstrasse, looking towards the River Isar, with the Town Hall's onion dome prominent. Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village
PMR664-06 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: visitors photographing the view from one of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where one can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR664-04 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: rugged scenery from one of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where visitors can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR664-02 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: two of the look-out points above Al-Deir, where visitors can look over Wadi Araba towards Israel and Palestine. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR569-12 Namibia: Fish River Canyon is on average 500 metres deep and extends for 161 kilometres. It was originally caused by an earthquake about 300 million years ago, and two distinct surface levels can be discerned, due to later erosion. View of the canyon and dried-out Fish River from the look-out, a few kilometres east of the car park.
PMR660-11 USA, Oregon, Port Orford: Battle Rock and the beach, looking south; the site of a major battle with the natives in 1851. Keywords: countryside, rugged coast, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach, cliffs
PMR650-05 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent Arch of Septimius Severus built in 203 AD in the emperor's native town, is in a state of continual reconstruction. View from the north-west, looking along the Decumanus. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR650-03 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The theatre is one of the oldest in the Roman world, dating from 1-2 AD. The stage was backed by a forest of graceful, fluted columns and statues, with entrances left, right and centre, added by Antoninus Pius between 138 and 161 AD. A closer look at the columns backing the stage, all carefully reassembled from broken fragments. Keywords: Roman architecture, Punic architecture, Maghreb, archeology, archeological excavations, stone carving, artistic, historical city
PMR642-02 Libya, Ubari Lakes Area: late afternoon view of Lake Gebraoun, looking the length of the lake, with swimmers and reeds in the foreground. Keywords: Maghreb, Lake Gambaroune, Mandara Lakes, barren, sand-dune landscape, palm trees, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

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