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PMR119K-36
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: D-LZZF Zeppelin LZ N07-100 Airship (c/n 003) passing over Munich's Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: metropolis, mediaeval, capital of Bavaria, München, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

Travel (225 files)

PMR108-07
Egypt, River Nile: felucca "Nasser" with a full sail, passing some picturesque scenery.
Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows

PMR069-05
Italy, Venice: gondola passing uinder the Ponte de le Colonne in a shaft of sunlight
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO, canal, bridge, footbridge

PMR061-02
South Africa, Natal, Durban: Minitown - model container vessel passing under raised road bridge
Keywords: model town, scale replica

PMR-D9036
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego: Lago Fagnano (or Lago Cami) is about 98 kim. long, most of which is in Argentina, just 13 km being in Chile. View from the Garibaldi Pass.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, Patagonia, Andes, lake, landscape, scenery, countryside

PMR-D8895
Argentina, Los Glaciares National Park: catmaran cruise-boat passing an iceberg on Lago Argentino.
Keywords: South America, UNESCO, bizarre shapes, strange forms, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, colourful, lake

PMR-D8149
Norway, Rogaland: approaching Voss, Route 13 passes along a steep-sided valley where a small bridge crosses the river.
Keywords: Scandinavia, landscape, scenic, picturesque, wild, countryside, nature

PMR-D8134
Norway, Rogaland, Stavanger: ferryboat passing under the harbour suspension bridge with new housing development on the left, seen from the top of the Valberg Tower.
Keywords: Scandinavia, construction, engineering, port, oil industry, historic, architecture

PMR-D6814
Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilronan: typical horse-drawn cart passing a thatched cottage selling Aran sweaters.
Keywords: heritage, culture, tradition, shop knitware, picturesque

PMR-D6808
Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: a resourceful youngster playing the recorder for passing tourists.
Keywords: heritage, culture, tradition, music, tune

PMR-D6800
Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: a resourceful youngster playing a recorder for passing tourists.
Keywords: heritage, culture, tradition, music, tune

PMR-D6306
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Wallerstein: Pest or Marian column, erected as thanksgiving for the passing of the plague. One of only three examples in Germany, (but frequently found in Austria).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D5553
Greece, Island of Santorini: ferries of Hellenic Seaways and Seajets passing each other in the Caldera.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, ships, mailboats

PMR-D5125
Uzbekistan, Surkhandarya Province: landscape en route to Termiz - sandstone mountain ranges and red earth with a sparse covering of vegetation. Along this route passed Alexander the Great with his armies, over 2000 years ago.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, culture, heritage, geology, topography, scenic, desolate

PMR-D5077
Tajikistan, Sughd Province: spectacular scenery from the Pamir Highway, threading its way via innumerable tunnels through the Pamir Mountains to Dushanbe.. Approaching the Anzob Pass (3337 metres) in the Zarafshan Range which divides north and south Tajikistan. One of the most treacherous mountain passes of Central Asia.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, geology, topography, landscape, barren, rocky, desolate, scenic, picturesque

PMR-D5073
Tajikistan, Gorno-Badakhshan Province: spectacular scenery from the Pamir Highway, threading its way via innumerable tunnels through the Pamir Mountains to Dushanbe..
Approaching the Shakhristan Pass.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, geology, topography, landscape, barren, rocky, desolate, scenic, picturesque

PMR-D5072
Tajikistan, Gorno-Badakhshan Province: spectacular scenery from the Pamir Highway, threading its way via innumerable tunnels through the Pamir Mountains to Dushanbe..
Approaching the Shakhristan Pass.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, geology, topography, landscape, barren, rocky, desolate, scenic, picturesque

PMR-D5041
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), a pass summit on the road from Sary-Tash to Osh, through theTien Shan Mountains.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, monument

PMR-D5023
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): spectacular scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, descending from the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains

PMR-D5022
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): spectacular scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, descending from the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains

PMR-D5021
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): spectacular scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, descending from the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres). Confluence of two rivers, one with muddy, red water, and the other with clear, turquoise water.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains

PMR-D5020
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): spectacular scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, descending from the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres). Confluence of two rivers, one with muddy, red water, and the other with clear, turquoise water.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains

PMR-D5019
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): spectacular scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, descending from the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres). Confluence of two rivers, one with muddy, red water, and the other with clear, turquoise water.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains

PMR-D5018
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): spectacular scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, descending from the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres).
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains

PMR-D5017
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5016
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5015
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular, colouful scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5014
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular, colouful scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5013
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular, colouful scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5012
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular, colouful scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5011
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular, colouful scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5010
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular, colouful scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5009
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular, colouful scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D5008
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province: spectacular, colouful scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, approaching the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres) into Kyrgyzstan.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D4189
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: Greek ferry of Dodekanisos Seaways passing the island of Symi.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, shipping, colourful

PMR-D2754
Netherlands, Amsterdam: handsome office buildings on Weterings Schans, overlooking the Singelgracht, with a passing canal cruiser in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Holland

PMR-D1156
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong. Illuminated boat passing in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1155
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong. Illuminated boat passing in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1154
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong. Illuminated boat passing in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1153
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong. Illuminated boat passing in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1119
Qatar, Doha: many arabs pass the time of day in Waqif Soukh.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

PMR-D1105
Qatar, Doha: new skyscrapers at West Bay - Al Bidda Tower, Qatar World Trade Centre, Palm Towers, and Tornado Tower, with passing dhow. Close-up from across the bay.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, air conditioning, luxurious, ultra-modern

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-D0607
Laos, Vientiane: tuk-tuk passing the bus station.
Keywords: capital city, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom, street scene, traffic

PMR362-03
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: path on the Niederhorn passing through lichen-covered rocks, with the summit mast receding in the distance.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, hiking, trekking, open air, activity, path marking

PMR357-10
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: the lake formed by the melting glaciers of the Gewächtenhorn, seen from the Susten Pass (2224 metres).
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, awe-inspiring, awesome, breathtaking, stupendous, striking

PMR357-09
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: Gewächtenhorn with its glaciers reflected in the lake at the summit of the Susten Pass (2224 metres).
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, breathtaking, striking

PMR357-08
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: view towards Meiringen from the summit of the Susten Pass (2224 metres).
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, alpine flowers, hairpin bends

PMR340-02
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Kleine Scheidegg, with the Jungfraujoch Funicular passing the Eiger Glacier.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, railway, train, majestic

PMR338-04
Switzerland: the Furka Pass (2431 metres) with the road leading down to Gletsch.
Keywords: alpine, countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, scenery, tortuous, valley

PMR329-01
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Viking Line Ferry leaving Turku for Stockholm, passing Ruissalo Island, with striking cloud formation, typical at this latitude.
Keywords: picturesque, skyscape, meteorology

PMR322-10
USSR, Leningrad: tourists can view the city in comfort by horse-drawn stagecoach, here passing through Palace Square, with the Alexander column in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, monument, city-tour, St. Petersburg

PMR299-09
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: The Loreley Rocks overlooking the Rhine Valley, where, according to legend, a beautiful enchantress lured boatmen to their deaths with her song. Here: a Rhine steamer passing below the Loreley Rocks.
Keywords: Romantic Rhine, Rock of Lore, camp site, pleasure boat, Rhine cruiser

PMR289-12
Turkey, Denizli, Pamukkale ("Cotton Castle"): hot water springs deposit calcium carbonate on the travertine terraces, and the spectacular results have been visited by tourists for centuries. The road, lined with oleanders, passes right through the chalk deposits.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR247-11
Italy: Moena in the Dolomites, on the way to the San Pelegrino pass (1918 metres).
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama, architecture, meadows

PMR231-05
Greece: the road to Kalamata, passing through the Taygetos Mountains.
Keywords: landscape, cliffs, pass, defile, rocky

PMR-D3900
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province: cultivated terraces by the road on the approach to the Leigong Shan Pass (1913 metres).
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, agriculture, grain, altitude

PMR-D3899
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province: rice terraces by the road on the approach to the Leigong Shan Pass (1913 metres).
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, agriculture, grain, altitude

PMR-D3818
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: Dong (Kam) housewives and mothers passing the time of day.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, women, villagers, village life

PMR-D3316
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): steamship "Dresden", built in 1926, passing Königstein on the River Elbe, with the Lilienstein massif on the horizon.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, historic, paddle steamer, veteran, vintage, old-timer, countryside, panorama, landscape

PMR-D3291
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): two Elbe steamers passing near Rathen, seen from the Bastei cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, boat, river, cruise boat

PMR-D1679
People's Republic of China, Tibet: first glimpse of the Himalayas from Kamba La (Pass)(4794m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1495
People's Republic of China, Tibet: sunshine reflecting on a snow-covered peak, from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m)
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1494
People's Republic of China, Tibet: sunshine reflecting on a snow-covered peak, from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1493
People's Republic of China, Tibet: sunshine reflecting on a snow-covered peak, from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1492
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Lobuche Kang Massif (Labujikang) (7367m) from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.)
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1491
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Lobuche Kang Massif (Labujikang) (7367m) from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1490
People's Republic of China, Tibet: souvenir stall on Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) with Lobuche Kang Massif (Labujikang) (7367m) in the background.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1489
People's Republic of China, Tibet: shrine on Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) with snow-covered Himalayas in the background.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1488
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Lobuche Kang (Labujikang) Massif (7367m.) from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1487
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Shisha Pangma (8027m.) from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1486
People's Republic of China, Tibet: prayer flags on Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) with the Lobuche Kang Massif 7367m) in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1485
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Lobuche Kang II (7072m.) from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1484
People's Republic of China, Tibet: souvenir stall on Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) with snow-covered Himalayas in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1483
People's Republic of China, Tibet: snow-covered peak, approaching Lalung La (Pass).
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1457
People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the Himalayas from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.), with prayer flags in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1456
People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the Himalayas from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.), with prayer flags in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1421
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Cho Oyu Massif (8201m) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1420
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1419
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1418
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1417
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1414
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1413
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Cho Oyu Massif (8201m) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1412
People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the Himalayas from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.), with prayer flags in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1411
People's Republic of China, Tibet: stone tablet with mountain panorama in Tibetan, Chinese and English, with Everest/Qomolangma in the distance, from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1410
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest (8848m.) with summit obscured by cloud, from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1409
People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the Himalayas from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1408
People's Republic of China, Tibet: part of the Cho Oyu Massif which reaches 8201m, from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.)
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1393
People's Republic of China, Tibet: souvenirs on offer on the Lhakpa La (Pass)(5248m.)
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1392
People's Republic of China, Tibet: marker stone on the Lhakpa La (Pass)(5248m.) with prayer flags.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1391
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rufous-necked Snowfinch (Montifringilla ruficollis) on Lhakpa La (Pass) (5248m.)
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1390
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rufous-necked Snowfinch (Montifringilla ruficollis) on Lhakpa La (Pass) (5248m.)
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1389
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rufous-necked Snowfinch (Montifringilla ruficollis) on Lhakpa La (Pass) (5248m.)
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1383
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Tsuo La (Pass)(4500m.), approaching Lhatse, festooned with prayer flags.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1335
People's Republic of China, Tibet: summit of Najin Kangsang (7191m.) from Karo La (Pass)(5045m.).
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1334
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Najin Kangsang (7191m.) from Karo La (Pass)(5045m.).
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1333
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Brandt's Mountain Finch (Leucosticte brandti) on Karo La (Pass)(5045m.).
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1332
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Brandt's Mountain Finch (Leucosticte brandti) on Karo La (Pass)(5045m.).
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1331
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Brandt's Mountain Finch (Leucosticte brandti) on Karo La (Pass)(5045m.).
Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1330
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Najin Kangsang (7191m.) from Karo La (Pass)(5045m.), with prayer flags and Rotel bus.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1329
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Najin Kangsang (7191m.) from Karo La (Pass)(5045m.).
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1315
People's Republic of China, Tibet: descent from Kamba La (Pass)(4794m.) with the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) Valley below.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1314
People's Republic of China, Tibet: descent from Kamba La (Pass)(4794m.)
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1313
People's Republic of China, Tibet: descent from Kamba La (Pass)(4794m.)
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1312
People's Republic of China, Tibet: ascent to Kamba La (Pass)(4794m.) with the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) Valley below.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1224
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: view of Yarlung Tsangpo Valley from the Tselong Pass, near Tsetang, with prayer flags in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1223
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: view of the Tselong Pass, near Tsetang, with prayer flags in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1222
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: view from the Tselong Pass, near Tsetang, with prayer flags in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1211
People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.
This picture: starting out on the "kora" which passes over an adjoining peak.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR187-07
Hungary, Budapest: a cruiser on the River Danube passing the House of Parliament.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, sightseeing, boat, steamer

PMR-D2504
Iran, Isfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the world's second largest, after Tiananmen, and was planned by Shah Abbas the Great in 1602 as the centre of his new capital. Originally used for polo games, now offering flower beds and reflecting pools. Horse-drawn carriage passing Lotfollah Mosque.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2416
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.
"Gate of All Nations" or Xerxes' Gateway, through which all visitors passed.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2002
Edinburgh: pipe band passing the City Chambers on the Royal Mile.
Keywords: architecture, bagpipes, parade, procession, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR470-01
Romania. Transylvania, Fagaras Mountains: approaching the highest point of the Trans-Fagaras Pass (2034 metres) and close to the highest peak in Romania, Moldoveanu (2544 metres).
Keywords: picturesque, wild, mountainous, steep, desolate, forbidding

PMR510-02
Italy, South Tyrol, Novale: the Brenner Autobahn strides down the valley from the Brenner Pass.
Keywords: alpine, Ried-am-Brenner, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR504-10
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: view of the village of Karmi through "the Queen's Window", where, it is said, the queen was wont to pass the time.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR500-10
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: street tea stall with tables and chairs, and an ex-colonial pillar box in unfamiliar colours.
Keywords: Lefkosa, drinking, passing time

PMR499-03
Turkey, Istanbul: Ataturk Bulvari passes through the Aqueduct of Valens, almost one kilometre long, and credited to the fourth-century Roman Emperor Valens.
Keywords: architecture, historic, flowing traffic, dual carriageway, traffic, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, natural heritage, street scene

PMR454-10
Austria, Styria: typical autumn landscape in the "Gesäuse", a long and steep-sided pass through the Ennstaler Alps.
Keywords: alpine, river-bank, snow, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR529-09
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):
line of the old city wall, originally 8 kilometres long, and "wide enough for two 4-horse chariots to pass" according to Herodotus.
Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia

PMR136K-31
Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): black clouds presage an approaching storm on the steppe, which will have passed within the hour.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR136K-17
Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): an "ovoo" (sharmanistic pile of stones and blue cloths as offerings) near the top of a pass. Travellers add a stone to the pile and walk round the ovoo three times to assure good fortune.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR136K-16
Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): an "ovoo" (sharmanistic pile of stones and blue cloths as offerings) near the top of a pass. Travellers add a stone to the pile and walk round the ovoo three times to assure good fortune.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR127K-01
Germany, Berlin: pleasure cruiser on the River Spree passing sunbathers taking advantage of the free deckchairs.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR106K-10
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

The lowest part of the path to the Sun Gate, passing through agricultural terraces. The "watchman's post" on the horizon.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR105K-04
Peru, Departamento de Puno: La Raya (4335 metres), the highest pass on the road from Puno to Cusco: notice marking the end of the Región Puno and the start of Región Cusco, at 4335 metres a.s.l.
Keywords: High Andes, border, landscape

PMR105K-03
Peru, Departamento de Puno: La Raya (4335 metres), the highest pass on the road from Puno to Cusco: three local children in colourful costumes with young llamas, by the Rotel bus.
Keywords: High Andes, house pets, fluffy pet llamas, Quechua children

PMR105K-02
Peru, Departamento de Puno: La Raya (4335 metres), the highest pass on the road from Puno to Cusco: two local children in colourful costumes with fluffy young llamas.
Keywords: High Andes, fluffy house pets, Quechua children

PMR105K-01
Peru, Departamento de Puno: La Raya (4335 metres), the highest pass on the road from Puno to Cusco: driver Marcus with local children and llama.
Keywords: High Andes, Quechua children, pet llama

PMR101K-18
Argentina, Jujuy: Interesting continuous cloud-formation off a mountain, near the summit of the pass "Abra Potrerillos"
(4170 metres a.s.l.).
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, Andes high pass, meteorology, cloud formation

PMR101K-17
Argentina, Jujuy: summit of the pass "Abra Potrerillos"
(4170 metres a.s.l.). Indiginas selling pictures of animals etched onto flakes of stone, and stone carvings.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, Andes high pass, stone souvenirs, stone carvings

PMR101K-16
Argentina, Jujuy: summit of the pass "Abra Potrerillos"
(4170 metres a.s.l.), with 240 kilometres to the next pass, Paso de Jama.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, Andes high pass

PMR101K-15
Argentina, Jujuy: after Purmamarca the road begins to rise along a valley amid barren scenery to the pass "Abra Potrerillos" (4170 metres a.s.l.) View of the numerous hairpin bends as the road ascends to the pass.
Keywords: picturesque, coloured mountain, coloured cliffs, coloured rocks, geological formations

PMR101K-14
Argentina, Jujuy: after Purmamarca the road begins to rise along a valley amid barren scenery to the pass "Abra Potrerillos" (4170 metres a.s.l.). View of the surrounding snow-covered mountains.
Keywords: picturesque, coloured mountain, coloured cliffs, coloured rocks, geological formations

PMR101K-13
Argentina, Jujuy: after Purmamarca the road begins to rise along a valley amid barren scenery to the pass "Abra Potrerillos" (4170 metres a.s.l.)
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, coloured rocks, coloured cliffs, coloured mountain

PMR101K-12
Argentina, Jujuy: after Purmamarca the road begins to rise along a valley amid barren scenery to the pass "Abra Potrerillos" (4170 metres a.s.l.)
Keywords: picturesque, coloured mountain, coloured cliffs, coloured rocks, geological formations

PMR092K-34
Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Kilitbahir: container ship passing through the Dardanelles, showing how narrow the strait is.
Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal

PMR092K-33
Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Kilitbahir: a ship in the Dardanelles, passing the fortress, showing the crenellated outer wall.
Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal

PMR056K-31
Malta, Gozo Dwejra: The "Azure Window", a natural arch in the cliffs at Dwejra Point, with passing boat.

PMR056K-10
Malta, Valletta: Victory Day, 8th September - military band passing through City Gate.

PMR056K-09
Malta, Valletta: Victory Day, 8th September - military band passing the Triton Fountain.

PMR056K-06
Malta, Comino: Gozo car ferry " Gaudos" passing the island of Comino.

PMR055K-02
Malta, Valletta: Gozo ferry passing Tigne Fort, Sliema, with much new development in evidence.

PMR048K-26
Guatemala, Panajachel: Lago de Atitlan/Lake Atitlan, lying high in the volcano belt near the Pacific coast, and surrounded by volcanoes, is regarded by many as the world's most beautiful lake. Here Volcan Toliman (3158 metres high), with passing speed boat.

PMR048K-10
Guatemala: Chichicastenango, a Maya town in the mountains, occupied by the Kaqchikel since pre-Columbian days, attracts large numbers of tourists on its two market days. Catholicism and paganism co-exist happily and even overlap. Here, a colourful Quiche woman passes a stall owner offering carved wooden artefacts.

PMR037K-10
Namibia: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: grazing camels near the Kuiseb Pass.
Keywords: sand, wind-carved shapes, sand dunes, sandhills

PMR075K-28
Spain, Lanzarote, Teguise: a group of Lanzarotenos passing the time of day.
Keywords: Canary Islands, wheelchair, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR075K-19
Spain, Lanzarote: two Lanzarotenos passing the time of day on the harbour wall.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure

PMR075K-11
Spain, Lanzarote, Arrecife: a group of Lanzarotenos passing the time of day on the seafront.
Keywords: Canary Islands, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR063K-17
Bulgaria, Shipka: View of the densely wooded Balkan hills, from the top of the 1200-metre-high Shipka Pass.

PMR061K-35
Bulgaria, Shipka: Typical countryside at the south end of the Shipka pass.

PMR060K-04
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: a passing Danube barge, seen from a houseboat of Ibis Tours, being towed by a tug.

PMR429-03
Madeira, Boca d'Encumeada: view of the mountains to the east just before reaching the Encumeada Pass, with hamlet in the valley.
Keywords: island, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR376-06
Australia, Kingston: a giant lobster draws passing motorists to a local cafe.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR374-09
Australia, Sydney: tanker "Stellata" with tugs, passing Sydney Opera House.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR374-01
Australia, Sydney: "Rivercat" harbour ferry passing the Sydney Opera House.
Keywords: architecture, harbour, antipodes, Oz, modern architecture

PMR366-03
Thailand, Bangkok: six lanes of traffic on Sukhumvit passing under the new overhead expressway.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east

PMR563-11
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: ferry and two catamarans passing in front of Sydney Opera House.
Keywords: architecture, water transport, Sydney Harbour, water craft, modern architecture

PMR548-10
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the Sheraton Hotel, Department of Tourism Building, and Etisalat Tower, with government launches passing down Dubai Creek.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR675-09
Mongolia, Bulgan (Gobi Desert): walking to the top of the Odeen Davaa Pass (2100m.) where ibex may be seen.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR351-02
Belgium, Bruges: canal cruiser loaded with tourists passing under one of the many bridges.
Keywords: Brügge, historic, pleasure boat, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR613-05
Bulgaria, Shipka: The colourful, ornate facade of the Russian-style memorial church built in 1902, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Shipka Pass on 21st-26th August 1877, when the Russo-Bulgarian force defeated the Turks.
Keywords: golden onion domes, Russian-style architecture, Orthodox church, religious building

PMR613-04
Bulgaria, Shipka: View north from the Shipka Pass in the "Stara Planina" Balkan Mountains.
Keywords: panorama view, Bulgarian landscape, plains

PMR613-03
Bulgaria, Shipka: The 32-metre-high Freedom Monument at the top of the 1200-metre Shipka Pass commemorates the Russian fallen in the Russo-Turkish battle on 21st-26th August 1877, when the Russians and Bulgarians won, despite being outnumbered 5 to 1.
Keywords: military victories, cannons

PMR611-07
Bulgaria, Shipka: The colourful, ornate decorations and golden roofs and onion domes of the Russian-style memorial church built in 1902, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Shipka Pass on 21st-26th August 1877, when a Russo-Bulgarian force defeated the Turks, although outnumbered five to one..
Keywords: golden onion domes, Russian-style architecture, Orthodox church, religious building

PMR611-06
Bulgaria, Shipka: The colourful, ornate decorations and golden roofs and onion domes of the Russian-style memorial church built in 1902, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Shipka Pass on 21st-26th August 1877, when a Russo-Bulgarian force defeated the Turks, although outnumbered five to one..
Keywords: golden onion domes, religious building, Orthodox church, Russian-style architecture

PMR584-02
Honduras, Choluteca: Lush mountain scenery at La Venta Pass, on the road to Tegucigalpa from Choluteca.

PMR577-10
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg,Tubingen: Reflections of gabled frontages in the River Neckar, Tübingen, with a passing punt.
Keywords: university town

PMR570-11
Namibia: Kuiseb River and the surrounding bleak landscape, from the Kuiseb Pass.

PMR570-10
Namibia: The C14 road crossing a dried-out river bed near the Gaub Pass.

PMR568-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Hikers passing an alpine chalet whilst descending from the summit of Mount Wendelstein in the Bavarian Alps. With meadow flowers.

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