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PMR144-10 Bulgaria, Asenovgrad: Bachkovo Monastery was founded in 1083 by Prince Gregory Pakourianos, but the present buildings date back to 1604. A peaceful scene in the courtyard of the monastery, overlooked by wooded hills. Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered, Batchkovo
PMR127-08 France, Ile de France, Chateau de Versailles: the palace was built between 1644 and 1710, largely by Louis XIV, "le Roi Soleil" (Sun King) for the use of the Bourbon royal family, and was lavishly furnished. A peaceful corner of the park - the Mirror Lake, adjoining the King's Garden. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic, luxury, Baroque, gardens, grounds
PMR081-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: peaceful scene on the banks of the River Isar, a few hundred yards from the bustle of the city centre Keywords: München, picturesque, shady, trees, park, walking, strolling
PMR058-10 South Africa, Natal, Durban: the lily pool and ornamental shrubs in the Japanese Water Gardens Keywords: landscape, peace haven, artistic, artistry, picturesque
PMR058-09 South Africa, Natal, Durban: one of many red wooden bridges in the Japanese Water Gardens Keywords: landscape, peace haven, artistic, artistry, picturesque, reflections
PMR058-08 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Japanese Water Gardens - the lake with pagoda-island for nesting ducks Keywords: landscape, peace haven, artistic, artistry, picturesque, reflections
PMR-D12223 Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow-laden trees. Keywords: nature, peaceful, picturesque, snowfall, weather, winter
PMR-D11199 Turkey, Antalya, Lycia, Kas: sunset over the bay with reflections on the water. Keywords: calm, evening, peaceful, resort
PMR-D11005 Germany, Lower Bavaria: in the grounds of the Roemerbad Klinik, cure hotel in the spa town of Bad Gögging. Keywords: al fresco cafe, convalescence, peaceful, picturesque, rehabilitation, relaxing, sanatorium
PMR-D11004 Germany, Lower Bavaria: Villa Aurelia, cure hotel in the spa town of Bad Gögging. Keywords: architecture, convalescence, peaceful, picturesque, rehabilitation, sanatorium
PMR-D11003 Germany, Lower Bavaria: the river Abens at Bad Gögging. Keywords: bucolic, countryside, nature, peaceful, picturesque, reedbeds, riverine, rural scene
PMR-D9938 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta dos Mosteiros: the village square, surrounded by plane trees, with bandstand and fountain. Keywords: picturesque, peaceful
PMR-D9937 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta dos Mosteiros: cottages facing the village square, with open air cafe tables. Keywords: picturesque, peaceful, dwellings
PMR-D8676 Chile. Puerto Varas: sunset on Lake Llanquihue. Keywords: South America, picturesque, cloud effects, tranquility, calm, peace, reflections, Latin America
PMR-D8113 Norway, Rogaland: peaceful scene with lakes and woodland on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Keywords: Scandinavia, countryside, picturesque, landscape, scenery
PMR-D6749 Northern Ireland, Londonderry/Derry: Peace Bridge, opened on 25th June 2011, connects the Protestant walled city with the Catholic quarter on the opposite side of the River Foyle. The red-brick Guildhall stands on the far side of the river. Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, metropolis, culture, engineering, construction, suspension
PMR-D6267 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: peaceful scene with reflections in the River Wörnitz. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6266 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: peaceful scene with reflections in the River Wörnitz. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6258 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. The stucco figure of Pax (peace) faces the figure of Mars (war) at opposite ends of the great hall. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence
PMR-D6257 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. The stucco figure of Mars (war) faces the figure of Pax (peace) at opposite ends of the great hall. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence
PMR-D5982 Oman, Shuwaymiyah: sunset from the beach. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, bleak, wild, deserted, picturesque, tranquil, peaceful
PMR-D5804 Oman, Muscat: sunset, from the beach. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, peaceful, tranquil
PMR-D5690 Greece, Island of Milos: a secluded rocky cove with ideal bathing beach at Provatas, on the south coast. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, sand, bathing, peaceful, tranquil
PMR-D5607 Greece: "a painted ship upon a painted ocean". Sunlight reflected as silver on the sea's surface, with distant sailing ship. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, calm, peaceful, tranquil, solitary, moonlight
PMR-D4538 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog City: tranquil scene at sunset on the north-east coast. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, mood, peaceful, nature, landscape
PMR-D4537 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog City: tranquil scene at sunset on the north-east coast. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, mood, peaceful, nature, landscape, reflections
PMR-D4536 The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog City: tranquil scene at sunset on the north-east coast. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, mood, peaceful, nature, landscape, reflections
PMR-D4405 Thailand, Phuket Island: the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, is 45 metres high, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Still unfinished in November 2016. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful
PMR-D4402 Thailand, Phuket Island: face of the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful
PMR-D4401 Thailand, Phuket Island: the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, is 45 metres high, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Still unfinished in November 2016. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful
PMR-D4395 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. Buddha figures convey a feeling of peace and serenity in the vihara or chedi. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4394 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. Buddha figures convey a feeling of peace and serenity in the vihara or chedi. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D2867 Greece, Island of Rhodes: part of the Turkish cemetery, a leafy oasis of peace in the new town. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2866 Greece, Island of Rhodes: part of the Turkish cemetery, a leafy oasis of peace in the new town. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D2865 Greece, Island of Rhodes: part of the Turkish cemetery, a leafy oasis of peace in the new town. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D0580 Zebra Dove or Peaceful Dove or Barred Ground Dove (Geopelia striata). Keywords: birds, pigeon, ornithology, Columbidae, flora and fauna
PMR-D0382 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: statuary on an island in the pool amidst the greenery of the Hofgarten (Court Gardens). Keywords: public gardens, peaceful, tranquil, shady, green, park
PMR-D0381 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: statuary on an island in the lake amidst the greenery of the Hofgarten (Court Gardens). Keywords: public gardens, peaceful, tranquil, shady, green, park
PMR332-03 Sweden: boats on the lake adjoining a camping site, a few kilometres north of Ljungby. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, reflections, calm, peaceful, tranquil, birch wood, rural, countryside
PMR297-08 Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: country palace built in 1780 for the Archbishops of Mainz in Schönbusch Park. Here: rowing on the ornamental lake in the palace grounds. Keywords: country idyll, rural, greenery, boating, summer idyll, relaxing, quiet, peacful
PMR297-07 Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: country palace built in 1780 for the Archbishops of Mainz in Schönbusch Park. Here: sandstone bridge over the ornamental lake in the palace grounds, with reflections. Keywords: peaceful, greenery, rural, boating, rowing, quiet, relaxing, woods, trees
PMR281-03 Greece: lagoon, forming the northernmost point of the Aegean Sea, near Porto Lago. Haunt of Common Terns. Keywords: landscape, seascape, mountains, peaceful, tranquil, isolated, unpopulated
PMR260-01 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: horse in a field of buttercups on the bank of the River Mosel. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Rheinland-Pfalz, countryside, nature, landscape, pasture, meadow, tranquil, peaceful, wildflowers, flora and fauna
PMR245-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: swans on the lake near the Badeburg, with autumn foliage in the foreground. Keywords: München, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, colourful, russet and gold, fall, tranquil, peaceful
PMR244-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria: early morning mists in the Loisach Valley, near Farchant. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, reflections, calm, peaceful, tranquil
PMR228-05 Greece, Corinth: camping in a grove of mimosas on the Gulf of Corinth. Keywords: Campsite, tenting, open air, peaceful, glade, outdoor life, fresh air
PMR228-02 Greece, Cape Sounion: sunset over the sea, seen from the Temple of Poseidon (Neptune). Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, architecture, classical, heritage, monument, seascape, dusk, dramatic, calm, peaceful
PMR218-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem. Jetty with yachts on Lake Chiem with the Alps in the background. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, historic, sailing, Alpen panorama, tranquil, calm, peaceful
PMR218-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem. Jetty with yachts on Lake Chiem with the Alps in the background. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, historic, sailing, Alpen panorama, tranquil, calm, peaceful
PMR-D1567 Nepal: Buddha "World Peace Pond" on Swayambhunath Hill, about 2 kilometres out of Kathmandu. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR198-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace: a swan on the park lake. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, peaceful, tranquil
PMR197-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau: swans on the Staffelsee (Lake Staffel). Keywords: picturesque, countryside, nature, woods, peaceful, tranquil
PMR183-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Victory Arch (Siegestor), built 1844-47, based on the Arch of Constantine in Rome. Extensive war damage is now repaired. The new inscription reads: "Dedicated to victory, destroyed by war, an exhortation to peace". Keywords: München, architecture, historic, Schwabing, Ludwigstrasse, classical
PMR157-05 U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: rose gardens in Exposition Park, adjoining the University of Southern California. Keywords: park, colourful, flowers, flowerbeds, peaceful
PMR157-04 U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: rose gardens with pergola in Exposition Park, in front of the Museum of Science and Industry. Keywords: park, colourful, flowers, flowerbeds, peaceful
PMR-D2679 Turkey, Anatolia: sunset on Lake Van with a late swimmer. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, reflections, calm, seashore, hills, evening, peaceful, restful
PMR146K-18 Thailand, Chiang Mai: a peaceful scene in Buak Hat Park with its lake and footbridge, in the heart of the city. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR688-05 Myanmar, Yangon: Independence Obelisk (46 metres high) in peaceful Mahabandoola Garden, with Sule Paya in the background. The garden is named after General Maha Bandoola, who fought a number of battles against the British. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR688-04 Myanmar, Yangon: Independence Obelisk (46 metres high) in peaceful Mahabandoola Garden, with Sule Paya in the background. The garden is named after General Maha Bandoola, who fought a number of battles against the British. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR481-11 Canada, British Columbia: evening calm on Seton Lake Reservoir with reflections of the clouds. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, landscape, Rocky Mountains, peaceful
PMR481-10 Canada, British Columbia: evening calm on Seton Lake Reservoir. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, landscape, Rocky Mountains, peaceful
PMR439-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Angel of Peace (Friedensengel) Monument, erected in 1895 in remembrance of the preliminary Peace of Versailles in 1871. Keywords: München, fall, autumn colour, autumn foliage, column
PMR439-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Prince Regent Bridge over the River Isar, with the Angel of Peace on a column in the background. Keywords: München, fall, autumn foliage, autumn colour
PMR532-06 Iraq, Mosul: River Tigris near to the camping site, with wild mustard flowers in the foreground. Keywords: Muslim, peaceful, landscape, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia
PMR132K-35 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the peaceful, rural view from the south causeway. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-12 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: a peaceful part of the rustic east moat of Angkor Wat Temple, with grazing cattle. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR129K-03 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, built from local stone in 1927, flying the national flag. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape
PMR128K-35 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Building, in the "Gothic revival" style, started in 1859, houses the Senate and Commons Chambers, with the central Peace Tower, which was not completed until 1927. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR128K-34 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Building, in the "Gothic revival" style, started in 1859, houses the Senate and Commons Chambers, with the central Peace Tower, which was not completed until 1927. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR113K-29 Pensioners enjoying the afternoon sun on a park bench. Keywords: park, senior citizens, peaceful, tranquility, relaxing, leisure
PMR089K-28 Albania, Tirana: the Pyramid, formerly a museum devoted to Enver Hoxha's life, designed by his daughter and son-in-law. In the foreground the "Bell of Peace", cast from bullet cases collected by schoolchildren. Keywords: Shqiperia, modern architecture, architecture, capital city
PMR077K-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bernried: shallows by the shore of Lake Starnberg, with the Alps in the distance. Keywords: Starnbergersee, peaceful , tranquil
PMR077K-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Seeshaupt: the yacht harbour and reflections in Lake Starnberg. Keywords: Starnbergersee, spring, peaceful , tranquil, cloud reflections
PMR057K-22 Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: The "Bell of Peace of the Alpine Region" is rung daily at 5.00 p.m. near Lake Mösern, overlooking the Inn Valley. Keywords: Alps, winter, Tyrolean Alps, Christmas scene
PMR049K-19 Coffee break in the garden of a newly built house in Tala, about five miles above Paphos, surrounded by flowers. Keywords: happy retirement!, expats enjoying the sun, expats, sun, good life, hot weather, peace and quiet
PMR023K-23 Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: An oasis of peace in a bustling city: Masjid Jamek, the first mosque to be built in Kuala Lumpur in 1907. Architect: A.B. Hubbock. Keywords: Muslim, religious architecture, architecture, religion, Mohammed, Islam
PMR011K-04 Canada, British Columbia: Seton Lake Reservoir reflecting evening sun's rays. Keywords: peaceful, tranquility, wild animals, sunset
PMR071K-31 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Locals enjoying the autumn sunshine on the green in Mittenwald, with traditional frescoed chalets in the background. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, German heritage, peaceful, relaxing
PMR071K-29 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Reading the Sunday paper on the green in the autumn sunshine in front of a row of traditional houses with frescoes and geraniums in a corner of Mittenwald. Keywords: alpine, peaceful, relaxing, picturesque
PMR071K-07 Turkey, Lycia, Kalkan: Motor yacht at sunset anchored in a bay on the Mediterranean coast near Kalkan. Keywords: evening calm, restful, peaceful, Lycia
PMR071K-06 Turkey, Lycia, Kalkan: Motor yacht at sunset anchored in a bay on the Mediterranean coast near Kalkan. Keywords: evening calm, restful, peaceful, Lycia
PMR421-03 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hann. Münden: peaceful campsite on the edge of the town. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Hannoversch Münden, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture
PMR672-12 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: a peaceful wooded scene, with traditional boats on the moat of Angkor Thom, one of the largest cities built by the Khmer. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR672-05 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Banteay Srei, built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century, displays some of the finest Khmer sandstone carving in its peaceful setting. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR670-10 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: frontal view of the Parliament Buildings and Peace Tower, in Gothic Revival style. Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture
PMR670-06 Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings, begun in 1859, with the Peace Tower which was completed in 1927. Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

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