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PMR109-06 Egypt, Thebes: leading donkeys down the steep path to the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR-D12047 Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: path from the perimeter walls of Loryma Fortress which was built by the Hellenes to protect their ships during the Peloponnesian War, in the 5th century BC. Keywords: Aegean , antiquity, archeology, defence, fortifications, historic, maritime, picturesque
PMR-D11177 Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: the path leading down from the acropolis of the ancient city. Keywords: landscape, Mediterranean, picturesque
PMR011-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: King Ludwig II's Schloss Neuschwanstein, surrounded by ground mist, from the path up the Tegelberg. Keywords: palace, tourist attraction, historic, heritage, architecture, picturesque
PMR-D10567 Germany, Upper Bavaria, MIttenwald: view of the Karwendel Mountains with hikers on the path up the Kranzberg (1391 metres). Keywords: alpine, walkers, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D9524 Iceland, Thingvellir: path up to the visitors' centre, overlooking the site of the "Althing", Iceland's historic General Assembly or Parliament, dating from 930 AD. Keywords: picturesque, geology
PMR-D9523 Iceland, Thingvellir: path up to the visitors' centre, overlooking the site of the "Althing", Iceland's historic General Assembly or Parliament, dating from 930 AD. Keywords: picturesque, geology
PMR-D9176 Germany, Upper Bavaria, MIttenwald: view of the Karwendel Mountains from Mount Kranzberg (1391 metres) with the path to Lake Ferchen in the foreground. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life
PMR-D8738 Chile. Chaiten: path of the lahar (mud slide) which engulfed the village of Villa Santa Lucia on 16th December 2017 in which five people died. The nearby volcano Chaiten erupted in May 2008, changing the course of the river Blanco which submerged the town of Chaiten. Keywords: South America, landslide, razing, uprooting, avalanche, devastation, natural disasters, geology, Latin America
PMR-D8736 Chile. Chaiten: path of the lahar (mud slide) which engulfed the village of Villa Santa Lucia on 16th December 2017 in which five people died. The nearby volcano Chaiten erupted in May 2008, changing the course of the river Blanco which submerged the town of Chaiten. Keywords: South America, landslide, razing, uprooting, avalanche, devastation, natural disasters, geology, Latin America
PMR-D8734 Chile. Chaiten: path of the lahar (mud slide) which engulfed the village of Villa Santa Lucia on 16th December 2017 in which five people died. The nearby volcano Chaiten erupted in May 2008, changing the course of the river Blanco which submerged the town of Chaiten. Keywords: South America, Latin America, geology, natural disasters, devastation, avalanche, uprooting, razing, landslide
PMR-D8733 Chile. Chaiten: path of the lahar (mud slide) which engulfed the village of Villa Santa Lucia on 16th December 2017 in which five people died. The nearby volcano Chaiten erupted in May 2008, changing the course of the river Blanco which submerged the town of Chaiten. Keywords: South America, Latin America, geology, natural disasters, devastation, avalanche, uprooting, razing, landslide
PMR-D8732 Chile. Chaiten: path of the lahar (mud slide) which engulfed the village of Villa Santa Lucia on 16th December 2017 in which five people died. The nearby volcano Chaiten erupted in May 2008, changing the course of the river Blanco which submerged the town of Chaiten. Keywords: South America, landslide, razing, uprooting, avalanche, devastation, natural disasters, geology, Latin America
PMR-D6810 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: a group of thatched cottages selling Aran sweaters and offering bicycle hire, at the start of the path to Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, Dun Aengus, rural, shop, knitware
PMR-D6807 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: the path from the village up to Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort, believed to be about 2000 years old, which stands on the edge of a 60-metre sheer cliff. Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, fortress, defence, prehistoric, Dun Aengus
PMR-D6748 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view from the cliff-top path to the east, with a rocky cove in the foreground, and showing many half-exposed basalt columns on the cliff face. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic
PMR-D6747 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view from the cliff-top path to the west, with the "Giant's Chimneys" and Lacada Point. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic
PMR-D6746 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view from the cliff-top path to the west with succeeding headlands, showing many half-exposed basalt columns on the cliff face. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic
PMR-D6745 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view from the cliff-top path to the east, with succeeding headlands, showing many half-exposed basalt columns on the cliff face. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic
PMR-D6742 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view of Port Noffer (Giant's Bay) from the cliff path at the top of the Shepherd's Steps, with the Giant's Causeway reaching into the sea at the top. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf
PMR-D6741 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view of Port Noffer (Giant's Bay) from the cliff path at the top of the Shepherd's steps. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf
PMR-D6739 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: view of Port Noffer (Giant's Bay) from the cliff path, with the Giant's Causeway reaching into the sea at the top. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf
PMR-D6738 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the mineral content of the volcanic rock provides a colourful display on the cliff path, with this nodule resembling a giant eye. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO
PMR-D6737 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: the mineral content of the volcanic rock provides a colourful display on the cliff path. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO
PMR-D6729 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: Portnaboe (Bay of the Cow) approaching Windy Gap, with the cliff path clearly visible. Keywords: picturesque, nature, cliffs, geology, National Trust, UNESCO, scenic, surf
PMR-D6722 Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Causeway Coast: a stream of visitors following the path across Carrick-a-Rede Island, with Rathlin Island in the distance. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, nature, botany, colourful, cliffs, National Trust, UNESCO
PMR-D6505 England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): an artistically carved tree stump featuring a leaping fish by a woodland path. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, wood-carving, diversion
PMR-D6504 England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): giant mushrooms, artistically formed from rushes, by a woodland path. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, feature
PMR-D6228 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: path alongside the town wall and the arm of the River Wörnitz with the Färbertorl, a mediaeval defence tower, in the distance. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D5714 Greece, Island of Amorgos: view of the steep coast from the path up to the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades
PMR-D5713 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. View from the path up the cliffside. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated
PMR-D5712 Greece, Island of Amorgos: the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa, built into the cliffs in the year 1088 by the Byzantine Emperor Alexis Komnenus. It houses several churches and more than 100 rooms. View from the path up the cliffside. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, architecture, Orthodox, monks, isolated
PMR-D5709 Greece, Island of Amorgos: path down to the coast and monastery from the hilltop village of Chora, 300 metres above the sea. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades
PMR-D5583 Greece, Island of Santorini: bizarre volcanic rocks line part of the cliff path between Fira and Oia. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, hiking , walking, outdoor
PMR-D5582 Greece, Island of Santorini: an isolated pink-washed Orthodox church on the cliff path between Fira and Oia. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira
PMR-D5581 Greece, Island of Santorini: a buttercup-yellow stone shelter on the cliff path between Fira and Oia. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira
PMR-D5580 Greece, Island of Santorini: view of Oia on the end of its peninsula, from the cliff path. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, volcanic, cape ridge, shoreline
PMR-D5578 Greece, Island of Santorini: on the cliff path between Fira and Oia. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, hiking, cape, ridge
PMR-D5577 Greece, Island of Santorini: on the cliff path between Fira and Oia. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, hiking, cape, ridge
PMR-D5576 Greece, Island of Santorini: an isolated blue and white Orthodox church on the cliff path between Fira and Oia. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira
PMR-D5575 Greece, Island of Santorini: view of Oia on the end of its peninsula, from the cliff path. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, volcanic, cape ridge, shoreline
PMR-D5574 Greece, Island of Santorini: an isolated blue and white Orthodox church on the cliff path between Fira and Oia. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira
PMR-D5573 Greece, Island of Santorini: a shady section of the cliff path between Fira and Oia. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, hiking
PMR-D5569 Greece, Island of Santorini: view of Oia, from the cliff path near Fira, with oleander flowers. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira
PMR-D4423 The Philippines, Samar Island: the path through rice fields to the village of Longsub, with domesticated Pearl or Helmeted Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) in the foreground. Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, lush, verdant, cultivation, crop, grain, staple
PMR-D4410 The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: the ridge path runs through lush vegetation. Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, jungle
PMR-D4241 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Wiessee: strange rock formations on the path to the summit of Mount Fockenstein (1562 metres). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, geology
PMR-D4240 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Wiessee: strange rock formations on the path to the summit of Mount Fockenstein (1562 metres). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, geology
PMR-D4238 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Wiessee: view of the path leading from the Aueralm Hut to Mount Fockenstein (1562 metres) with Lake Tegern in the distance. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, geology
PMR-D4237 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Wiessee: view of the path leading to Mount Fockenstein, seen from the summit (1562 metres) in the Bavarian Alps. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, geology
PMR-D4235 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Wiessee: view of the path leading from the Aueralm Hut to Mount Fockenstein (1562 metres) with Lake Tegern in the distance. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, geology
PMR-D4233 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Wiessee: view of the path leading to Mount Fockenstein (1562 metres) in the Bavarian Alps. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, geology
PMR-D4113 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula: a circular, domed water cistern from antiquity, on the path to the Stone Oak. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, archeology, historic, archaic
PMR-D4073 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: one of the shady walks in the grounds of the Eremitage, the brainchild of Markgravine Wilhelmina. Keywords: picturesque, park, garden, heritage, gravel path
PMR-D2870 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: view of the town from the path to the acropolis, with the 14th century Panagia Church and its belltower on the right. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, panorama
PMR-D0521 England, Somerset, Glastonbury: the path up to St Michael's Tower atop Glastonbury Tor, in the care of The National Trust. Keywords: winter, ancient, green hill, architecture, landscape
PMR-D0446 Greece, Island of Nisyros: the path to the hilltop village of Nikeia. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping
PMR-D0443 Greece, Island of Nisyros: abandoned terraces on the path up to Nikeia. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping
PMR-D0442 Greece, Island of Nisyros: all three volcano craters seen from the path up to Nikeia. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping
PMR-D0441 Greece, Island of Nisyros: the volcano crater seen from the path up to Nikeia. Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands
PMR-D0247 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Jordanian, riding a donkey up the long path to "the monastery". Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0244 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Partially worked/ long ruined (?) feature in the cliffs on the path up to the "monastery". Keywords: archeology, rock tombcaves, archeological, excavations, geological, geology, ruins, colourful, strata, multicoloured, graining, Graeco-Roman architecture, Egyptian architecture
PMR-D0159 Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: view of the Zugspitze and Wetterstein Mountains from the "Panorama Path" after a fresh snowfall. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D0158 Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: view of the Wetterstein Mountains from the "Panorama Path" after a fresh snowfall. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life
PMR-D0157 Cyprus, Troödos: snowy path through the Black Pines on the Troödos Mountains in December 2008. Keywords: winter , cold, picturesque, snowy, winter wonderland
PMR362-04 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: path from the Gemmenalphorn from the Niederhorn: Justus Valley lies far below the precipitous cliffs. Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets
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
PMR362-01 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: cows, grazing by the path along the Niederhorn ridge, with summit mast in the distance, marking the top of the chair lift. Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows
PMR361-03 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Spiez: view of the harbour, the mediaeval castle (12th/13th century), and Alte Kirche - a Romanesque church dating from the 10th century, from the path up to the town. Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, colourful, yachts, boats, fortifications, defence, mediaeval
PMR359-07 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: lakeside path between Iseltwald and Giessbach on Lake Brienz. Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets
PMR339-12 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: north face of the Eiger (3970 metres) or "Eigerwand", with Jungfraujoch Railway Tunnel, from the Männlichen-Wengernalp path. Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, mighty, awe-inspiring, challenge, majestic
PMR339-11 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: distant view of the town and Wetterhorn from the Männlichen-Wengernalp path. Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, stoney
PMR338-11 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: rocks, planed flat by former glacier, near the Pfingstegg path. Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets, geological, phenomenon
PMR338-10 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: view of the town, in its green valley, from the Pfingstegg path. Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets, panorama
PMR277-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria: ridge path running between several peaks of the Blauberge range. The ridge also marks the German-Austrian border. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR252-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria: hang gliders parked near the summit of Mount Brauneck (1540 metres), by the path leading to the Benediktenwand Mountain (1801 metres). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, sport flying, ultra-light, aircraft, gliding
PMR244-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria: path leading from the Ettaler Mandl, seen from the Laberjoch, with the Ester group mountainsin the background. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR242-10 Germany, Bavaria, Luisenburg in the Fichtelgebirge (mountains): the Felsenlabyrinth, a labyrinth of enormous granite rocks, eroded into rounded shapes. Near the bottom, the path is hemmed in by high rocks on both sides. Keywords: outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, geological, formations, fantastic, spectacular, erosion, scenic, heritage
PMR219-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bavarian Alps: on the path to Mount Taubenstein. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR211-04 Israel: the Israeli coastline stretching southwards from Rosh HaNiqra on the Mediterranean Sea, right on the Lebanese border. Keywords: landscape, surf, dunes, coastal path, wild flowers
PMR204-04 Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. View of the snake path, cable car and car park, with the Dead Sea in the background. On the left, site of one of the Roman siege camps. Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable
PMR-D3918 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year. A lake with fountain and water lilies. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre
PMR-D3917 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year. A lake with fountains adjoining the viewing terrace. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre
PMR-D3916 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year. A lake with fountains and water lilies with densely wooded hills behind. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre
PMR-D3915 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year. A pretty young Chinese visitor. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre
PMR-D3914 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year. Two pretty girls in colourful Dong or Hmong costumes act as guides. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre, traditional, dress
PMR-D3913 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year. Two pretty girls in colourful Dong or Hmong costumes act as guides. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre, traditional, dress
PMR-D3912 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year. Two pretty girls in colourful Dong or Hmong costumes act as guides. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre, traditional, dress
PMR-D3911 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre
PMR-D3910 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year. Here, the name plates are clearly visible. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre
PMR-D3909 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre
PMR-D3908 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre
PMR-D3907 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre
PMR-D3906 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre
PMR-D3905 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre
PMR-D3682 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Ming Emperor's burial site contaning the tombs of 11 princes of the Jingjiang Family, descendants of King Jingjiang, himself the nephew of a Ming Emperor (Ming Dynasty 1368-1644). Stone statues lining the Sacred Way. The central stone path is reserved for the Emperor. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs, mausoleum
PMR-D3455 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Krün: hiking in the Karwendel Mountains, with grazing cattle. The start of the "Lakaiensteig" path to the Soiernhaus Hut. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D3356 Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): boulder-strewn path up to the Pfaffenstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside
PMR-D1471 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shegar/Shekar: colourful chapel with prayer drums at the foot of the path up to Chöde Monastery. Keywords: architecture, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1276 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the spokes of the Wheel of Law represent the 8 parts of the Noble Eightfold Path (on the roof of the Jokhang). Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR195-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: sheep on the path to the Meiler Hut (2377 metres) overlooking Schachen. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR182-08 England, Berkshire, Windsor Castle, the royal residence dating back to the 11th century: King Edward III Tower, seen from the Moat Path. Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, palace, Queen Elizabeth II
PMR-D2740 Austria, Tyrol, Pertisau: the path down to Plumsjoch alpine hut from the Plumsjoch. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, spring
PMR-D2738 Austria, Tyrol, Pertisau: ridge path up to the Montschein-Spitze from Plumsjoch (1921 metres) Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, spring
PMR-D2734 Austria, Tyrol, Pertisau: nest of Potter Wasps (Eumenidae) on the cliffside on the path up to the Plumsjoch. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, spring, insects
PMR-D2733 Austria, Tyrol, Pertisau: nest of Potter Wasps (Eumenidae) on the cliffside on the path up to the Plumsjoch. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, spring, insects
PMR440-06 Austria, Tyrol, Pertisau: one of the marked mountain paths in the Karwendel Mountains. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR537-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria: view of the Alps from a path along the ridge to the para-wing launch site from the summit station of the Blomberg cablecar. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR141K-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Pfronten: a stream of hikers on the path up to the Bad Kissinger Hut (above), on Mount Aggenstein, near the Austrian border. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR127K-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Pfronten: path from Breitenberg leading to Lower Breitenberg with Aggenstein on the right. Keywords: alpine, outdoor pastimes, mountain walking, hiking, spring, mountain range, pasture
PMR106K-18 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. Part of the Inca path, leading to the Sun Temple (Intihuatana). Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley
PMR106K-17 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. Part of the Inca path, leading to the Sun Temple (Intihuatana). Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley
PMR106K-16 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. Ruins of an Inca Gate, on the path up to the Sun Temple (Intihuatana). Keywords: High Andes, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
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
PMR106K-09 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. View of the sacred mountain, Huayna Picchu, from the path to the Sun Gate. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR097K-25 Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. The picturesque Salto Dos Hermanos (Two Brothers Falls), seen from the Lower Circuit path. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguacu Falls, Iguazu Falls
PMR085K-21 Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: the path along the Gaistal (Gais Valley) follows the Gaistalbach (stream) much of the way. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, spring, brook, river, hiking
PMR020K-29 France, Savoy, Chamonix: Path skirting the Mer de Glacer with hikers and cable car station serving the surface of the glacier. Keywords: Alps, walker, open air, hiker, mountains
PMR020K-28 France, Savoy, Chamonix: Boulder strewn path near the Mer de Glace with cable car station serving the surface of the glacier. Keywords: Alps, walker, open air, hiker, mountains
PMR020K-27 France, Savoy, Chamonix: Boulder strewn path near the Mer de Glace glacier with hiker. Keywords: Alps, walker, open air, hiker, mountains
PMR018K-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: View of the valley of Graswang from the summit of the Sonnenspitze (1622 metres), with the summit cross in the foreground.. Keywords: Alps, open air, hiking paths, mountains
PMR018K-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: View of the village of Graswang from the summit of the Sonnenspitze (1622 metres). Keywords: Alps, mountains, hiking paths, open air
PMR002K-14 Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: Winter view of the valley and mountains from the Panorama path. Keywords: Alps, snow
PMR002K-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Winter scene at Ismaning reservoir, a water bird reserve designated "Important Bird Area", and "Internationally Significant Wetland" under the RAMSAR Convention. Snow covered path and frosted trees.
PMR036K-31 Namibia: Sesriem Canyon, 30 metres deep, carved by the River Tsauchab in 2 million years. The name derives from the fact that it needed six (ses) oxen spans (riem) joined together to haul a bucket of water up from the bottom of the canyon. Here, the path leading out of the canyon. Keywords: geology, gorge, river erosion, semi-desert, rock formations
PMR034K-30 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: Hiker on a mountain path on Mount Wendelstein, with flowers in the foreground. Keywords: spring, rambling, walking, keep fit, outdoor life, hiking, Bavarian Alps
PMR064K-12 Bulgaria, Teshel: Dyavolska gurlo (Devil's Throat), an awe inspiring gorge. Here, the exit path from the "Devil's Throat" cave.
PMR058K-18 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the National Garden Show (BUGA) in summer 2005: red, foam rubber paths provide a new walking sensation.
PMR058K-17 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the National Garden Show (BUGA) in summer 2005: red, foam rubber paths provide a new walking sensation.
PMR428-04 Madeira, Levada da Serra: an old-established network of aqueducts (levadas) brings water from the mountains to irregate the crops. Following a levada path, one can be alone with the scenery. Cows, with calf, find better grazing near the levadas. Most cows on the island are kept permanently in stalls, due to the lack of pasture. Keywords: island, cattle, landscape, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR428-03 Madeira, Levada da Serra: an old-established network of aqueducts (levadas) brings water from the mountains to irregate the crops. Following a levada path, one can be alone with the scenery. Keywords: island, landscape, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR428-02 Madeira, Levada da Serra: an old-established network of aqueducts (levadas) brings water from the mountains to irregate the crops. Following a levada path, one can be alone with the scenery. Keywords: island, landscape, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR428-01 Madeira, Levada da Serra: an old-established network of aqueducts (levadas) brings water from the mountains to irregate the crops. Following a levada path, one can be alone with the scenery. Keywords: island, landscape, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR427-04 Madeira: Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the island (1861 metres). A retaurant near the summit, and the return path, carefully paved for most of the way. Keywords: island, summit, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR422-10 England, Norfolk Broads: hoar frost on the reeds and hedgerow bordering the path to Burgh Castle with style in the foreground. Keywords: hoar frost, early morning, winter, landscape, atmosphere, cold, cloudless
PMR422-09 England, Norfolk Broads: hoar frost on the reeds and hedgerow bordering the path to Burgh Castle. Keywords: hoar frost, early morning, winter, landscape, atmosphere, cold, cloudless
PMR422-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria: the rocky path leading to the summit of the Brünnstein. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life
PMR422-02 Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: hikers contemplating the ridge path leading to the Seefelder Joch (cablecar station visible top left). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR422-01 Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: hiker on the path leading from the Seefelder Spitze to Härmelekopf (2223 metres). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR421-12 Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: ridge path leading from the Seefelder Spitze to the cablecar station on Seefelder Joch (visible top left). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR421-10 Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: hiker on the path up to Seefelder Spitze. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR416-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: peaks of the Karwendel Mountains from the path to the Hochland Hut, with Alpenroses in the foreground. Keywords: alpine, Alps, rocks, landscape, crags, craggy
PMR407-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: hikers climbing Hochries along a rocky path. Keywords: alpine, open air, alpine scenery, mountain-scape, landscape, mountains, alpine valley, hiking
PMR384-05 Australia, Queensland: path through the tropical rainforest in the Cape Tribulation National Park, with the large, round leaves of the palm, Licuala muelleri, in the foreground. Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness, flora and fauna, wildlife
PMR378-11 Australia, Northern Territory: path leading round Ayers Rock (Uluru) through the boulders to the Mutitjulu waterhole. Keywords: outback, monolith, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR560-4 Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park: much-eroded sandstone cliffs by the signed path. Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness
PMR559-5 The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. The path through Cathedral Gorge. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope
PMR684-07 Austria, Tyrol, Grän: a stream of hikers on the path up to Bad Kissinger Hut, on the shoulder of Mount Aggenstein, on the border with Bavaria, Germany. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR682-01 Greece, Island of Nisyros: view of the main crater of the dormant volcano, Stefanos, and volcanic landscape, from the path to the village of Nikeia. The last eruption was a steam explosion in 1888. Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping, larva, geology
PMR609-06 Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: The path descending from Mount Grubigstein with clouds casting shadows on the mountains ahead. Keywords: Alps, conifers, fir trees, coniferous forest, alpine meadow, open air activities, hiking, walking
PMR605-08 Malta, Ghar Hasan: entrance to this cave, fount of legends, is about 70 metres above the sea, reached by a narrow path cut into the cliff. Keywords: cave, coast, cliffs
PMR573-05 Namibia, Khorixas: Vingerklip, a 35-metre-high, free standing rock pinnacle, near Khorixas. View from approach path.
PMR664-08 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: weathered tombs and colourful rocks in Wadi al-Deir, from the "path of 800 steps". Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR568-07 Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: View of Lake Seeben and the path to the Ehrwalder Alm, from the far side of the lake. Keywords: Alps
PMR568-05 Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: The path to Lake Seeben from Ehrwalder Alm with Mount Sonnenspitze (2417 metres high) in the background. Keywords: Alps, hiking
PMR568-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Hiking path on Mount Wendelstein with wild flowers and Bavarian Alps in the background.
PMR664-01 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: Wadi ad-Deir: the "path of 800 steps" leading down from Al-Deir ("The Monastery"). Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR651-12 Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. View from the Upper Circuit path: Salto Mbigua, broken into diverse falls by the rock formations. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguacu Falls, Iguazu Falls
PMR651-11 Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. View from the Upper Circuit path - a pool of still water on the upper river, seconds before it plunges over the edge. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguacu Falls, Iguazu Falls
PMR651-10 Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. View from the Upper Circuit path, the upper river in the foreground, across the River Iguassu, with motor boats full of trippers. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguacu Falls, Iguazu Falls
PMR651-09 Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. View of Salto Bossetti (foreground, with rainbow) and Salto Dos Hermanos with lower viewing platform (left) from the Lower Circuit path (Argentina-side). Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguazu Falls, Iguacu Falls
PMR651-07 Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. View of Salto Bossetti and Salto Dos Hermanos from the Lower Circuit path (Argentina-side). Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguazu Falls, Iguacu Falls
PMR643-08 Libya, Fezzan: Ghat, an oasis town and permanent Tuareg settlement on the Algerian border going back to Garamantian times (1st century BC). The path up to the fortress, begun by the Ottoman and finished by the Italians ca. 1935. Keywords: Maghreb, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert, mud brick buildings, adobe, Tuareg architecture, historical oasis town

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