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Hong Kong pictures 1958 (1 file)

PMR.HK-46
Hong Kong 1958: the swimming pool adjoining Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens).
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

Penang pictures 1959 (2 files)

PMR.PN-15
Malaya, Penang Island 1959: Ayer Itam Buddhist Temple - view of the turtle and fish pools from the pagoda.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.PN-11
Malaya, Penang Island 1959: Ayer Itam Buddhist Temple - part of the crowded turtle pool.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

Singapore pictures 1958-9 (2 files)

PMR.SP-15
Singapore 1958: the Nuffield Swimming Pool in the Britannia NAAFI Club.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.SP-14
Singapore 1958: the Nuffield Swimming Pool in the Britannia NAAFI Club, with ships in Singapöre Roads in the background.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

Travel (315 files)

PMR-D13473
Turkey, Mugla, Marmaris: luxury yacht "Eclipse", built in 2009 by Blohm+Voss, Hamburg. It is the third largest luxury yacht and is equipped with 24 guest cabins and two swimming pools, and has three launch boats and a mini submarine as well as two helicopter landing pads. Owned by Roman Abramovich (2022), it is estimated to have cost about 340 million euros.
Keywords: billionaire, expensive, high living, superyachts

PMR098-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: west facade of the palace, with fountain and reflections in the pool.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful

PMR098-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: lily pool and administrative buildings in the Botanical Gardens at Nymphenburg.
Keywords: München, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful

PMR092-01
Austria, Vienna: the pool in the Burggarten, with swans in the foreground.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, metropolis, culture, leisure, bathing

PMR090-05
Austria, Vienna: a modern sculpture and reflecting pool, with, in the background, the Karlskirche (St. Charles' Church), a fascinating mixture of architectural styles, Greek, Roman and Baroque. Built 1714-1737 by Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and dedicated to St. Charles Borromeo. The columns were copied from Trajan's Column in Rome.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture

PMR067-12
Austria, Tyrol, Innsbruck: flower beds and reflections in the pool in the Hofgarten
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, spring, foliage

PMR067-11
Austria, Tyrol, Innsbruck: weeping willow tree reflected in the pool in the Hofgarten
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, spring, foliage

PMR058-10
South Africa, Natal, Durban: the lily pool and ornamental shrubs in the Japanese Water Gardens
Keywords: landscape, peace haven, artistic, artistry, picturesque

PMR056-07
Rhodesia, Wankie National Park: native sculpture by the Safari Lodge swimming pool with local water hole in the background
Keywords: wild life, big game, wild animals, fauna, native art

PMR054-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindenberg: the stream above the waterfalls at Lindenberg in the Allgau on the Deutsche Alpenstrasse
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, nature, pool, stream, autumn colour, fall, reflections

PMR054-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lindenberg: the waterfalls at Lindenberg in the Allgau on the Deutsche Alpenstrasse
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, nature, pool, stream

PMR-D12260
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: eastern facade of Nymphenburg Palace, former summer home of the Wittelsbacher family and birthplace of King Ludwig II, from the reflecting pool.
Keywords: architecture, baroque, magnificence, München, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, splendour, Wittelsbach Family

PMR-D11487
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (CorfuTown): the New Fortress (Neo Frourio) reflected in the pool of the modern fountain in Old Port Square.
Keywords: architecture, bastions, fortifications, Ionian Islands, sculpture

PMR-D11418
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (CorfuTown): facades of Old Port Square, Spilia, reflected in the pool of the modern fountain.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Ionian Islands, picturesque, sculpture

PMR-D5988
Oman: an oasis with a pool of emerald water, backed by dramatic cliffs, on the south coast of Dhofar, seen from the new road.
Keywords: Arab state, barren, bleak, cliffs, colourful, geology, Gulf State, Islam, Middle East, Muslim, picturesque, rocky, rugged, sultanate, wild

PMR-D10757
Germany, Bavaria, Benediktbeueren: bird-watcher group in the monastery grounds amid pools from thawing snow.
Keywords: mountain range, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, outdoor life

PMR-D9992
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The mansion house, built by the Visconde da Praia, overlooking the iron-rich geothermal pool.
Keywords: heritage, minerals, spa, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9973
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The mansion house, built by the Visconde da Praia, overlooking the iron-rich geothermal pool.
Keywords: heritage, minerals, spa, arboretum, exotic trees, flora, mild climate, landscaped, botanical, park, picturesque

PMR-D9972
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. The iron-rich geothermal swimming pool is one of the island's main attractions.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum, spa, minerals

PMR-D9958
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Caloura: swimming pool, built into a breakwater, adjacent to the harbour.
Keywords: bathing, recreation, sunbathing

PMR425-05
Madeira, Funchal: Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro ("Blandy's Garden") - the water-lily pool with Bunya Pine tree (Araucaria bidwillii). Madeira, Funchal: Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro ("Blandy's Garden") - the water-lily pool with Bunya Pine tree (Araucaria bidwillii).
Keywords: island, hoticulture, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR-D9627
Iceland, Vik: distant view of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island, with melt-water pool in the foreground.
Keywords: ice, clouds, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D9588
Iceland: typical scenery in the Stafafell Mountains, on the east coast, with reflections in a pool and cotton-grass (Eriophorum angustifolium) growing in the verges.
Keywords: landscape, flora, botany, plants, phytography, nature

PMR-D8776
Chile, Patagonia: view of the Ibanez River valley with many pools frequented by wildfowl.
Keywords: South America, reeds, scenery, Latin America, mountains

PMR-D8775
Chile, Patagonia: view of the Ibanez River valley with many pools frequented by wild fowl.
Keywords: South America, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains

PMR-D8618
Chile. Santiago: the new suburb of Vitacura, carefully landscaped, is home to some of Santiago's more affluent citizens. These waterfowl on one of the pools are the product of the art of topiary.
Keywords: South America, developments, residential, apartments, housing, modern, Latin America

PMR-D8584
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Benediktbeuren: wetlands for waterfowl.
Keywords: nature, wildlife, birds, reserve, ecology, pool, reeds, biotope

PMR-D7545
Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. The goldfish pool, with "Majorelle Blue" surround.
Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, botanical, artistic, colourful

PMR-D7544
Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. Turtles share the pool with goldfish.
Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, botanical, artistic, colourful

PMR-D7543
Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. Reflections of the palm trees in the water lily pool.
Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, botanical, artistic, colourful

PMR-D7390
Morocco: Volubilis, a Roman city built on the site of the Berber and Carthaginian settlements in the first century AD, was originally the capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Much of the stonework was taken in the 18th century for the building of Meknes. Some of the remaining columns surrounding the pool in the House of Columns.
Keywords: Africa, UNESCO, archeological site, Roman architecture, national heritage, classical architecture, historic, culture, stone-carving, excavations, Maghreb

PMR-D7142
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes with pool of water in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7141
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes with rock formations and acacia trees, pool of water in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7140
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes with acacia trees and pool of water in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7139
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: cracked bed of a dried-out pool in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7138
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes and reflecting pool of water in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7137
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: drying out pools of water in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7136
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes with pools of water and Desert Gourds in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7135
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: cracked bed of a dried-out pool in the Moul N'Aga sand dunes in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7134
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes with acacia trees and pools of water in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7133
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes and rock formations reflected in a pool in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7132
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Moul N'Aga sand dunes and acacia trees with reflecting pool in the Tadrart mountains.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar

PMR-D7028
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (gueltas) and lush vegetation dominated by the strangely eroded cliffs of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7027
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (gueltas) and lush vegetation dominated by the strangely eroded cliffs of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7026
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (gueltas) and lush vegetation dominated by the strangely eroded cliffs of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7025
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (gueltas) and lush vegetation dominated by the strangely eroded cliffs of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7023
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (gueltas) and lush vegetation dominated by the strangely eroded cliffs of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7022
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation dominated by the strangely eroded cliffs of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7021
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (gueltas) and lush vegetation dominated by the strangely eroded cliffs of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7020
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation under the steep walls of Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7019
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7018
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7017
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7016
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7015
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7014
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7013
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7011
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7010
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7009
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7008
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation in Wadi Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D6900
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Late afternoon view from the front with reflecting pool.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6896
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the front with reflecting pool.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6895
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. View from the front with reflecting pool.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

PMR-D6543
Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: a diversity of foliage trees reflected in the Dolphin Pool.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape

PMR-D6388
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the park warden's house, in the north-western corner of the town wall, on the Rothenburg Pool.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6330
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: town wall with Faulturm (defence tower) and Park-keeper's House, reflected in the Rothenburger Pool.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6311
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: town wall with Faulturm (defence tower) and Park-keeper's House, reflected in the Rothenburger Pool.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D5987
Oman: an oasis with a pool of emerald water, backed by dramatic cliffs, on the south coast of Dhofar, seen from the new road.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, picturesque, rocky, wild, rugged, barren, bleak, colourful

PMR-D5977
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by limestone cliffs with bizarre stalactites and caves and fringed with palm trees.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5976
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by limestone cliffs with bizarre stalactites and caves and fringed with palm trees.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5975
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by sunlit reeds.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5974
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by limestone cliffs with bizarre stalactites and caves and fringed with palm trees.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5973
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by limestone cliffs with bizarre stalactites and caves and fringed with palm trees.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5972
Oman: an oasis in Wadi Shuwaymiyah, the pool backed by limestone cliffs with bizarre stalactites and caves and fringed with palm trees.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, geology, cliffs, wild, deserted, picturesque, untamed , rocky

PMR-D5930
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the green waters of the steep-sided upper pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky

PMR-D5929
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the green waters of the steep-sided upper pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky

PMR-D5928
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the waters of the steep-sided upper pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky

PMR-D5927
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: waters of the upper pool, looking into the gorge.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5926
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: waters of the upper pool, looking into the gorge.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5924
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: green waters of the lower pool, surrounded by palm trees.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5923
Oman, Wadi al Khalid: green waters of the lower pool, surrounded by palm trees.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque

PMR-D5885
Oman, Nizwa: balconies of the Hotel Al Diyar overlooking the central court and swimming pool.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, accommodation

PMR-D5579
Greece, Island of Santorini: isolated group of apartments with swimming pools close to the road between Fira and Oia.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, Cyclades, Thera, Thira, volcanic, ridge, cape

PMR-D5345
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: pool with three fountains, with part of the Independence Arch on the left, in Mustaqillik Maydoni.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5175
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: the Nodir Divan Begi Khanaka (a lodging house for itinerant Suffs), built in 1620, on the west side of the Lab-i Hauz pool.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5174
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: reflections of the Nodir Divan Begi Khanaka (1620) in the Lab-i Hauz pool, early morning.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5173
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: entrance to a small bazaar near the Lab-i Hauz pool.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5155
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: the Lab-i Hauz pool, one of the few remaining in Bukhara, surrounded by bars and restaurants, is the centre of evening activities.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5154
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: the Nodir Divan-Begi madrasa, built in 1622, on the east side of the Lab-i Hauz pool.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5151
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: the Lab-i Hauz pool, one of the few remaining in Bukhara, surrounded by bars and restaurants, is the centre of evening activities.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5131
Uzbekistan, Bukhara: Bolo Hauz (pool) and Bolo Hauz Mosque, built in 1712. The carved wooden columns were added in 1917.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D4714
The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Leyte, Tacloban: Leyte Park Hotel, swimming pool and bar, with neighbouring islands on the horizon.
Keywords: colourful, sunshine, leisure, resort, holiday, seaview, gardens, picturesque, historic, heritage, culture

PMR-D4688
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: pool with surfacing catfish in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, nature, freshwater, fish

PMR-D4620
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: swimming pool on the roof of the Grand Waterfront Hotel, with view of the Tonle Sap River
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, accommodation, panorama, leisure

PMR-D4545
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: Leyte Park Hotel, from the swimming pool.
Keywords: colourful, sunshine, leisure, resort, holiday, seaview, gardens

PMR-D4541
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: terraces and swimming pool in the grounds of Leyte Park Hotel.
Keywords: colourful, sunshine, leisure, resort, holiday, seaview, gardens

PMR-D4540
The Philippines, Leyte, Tacloban: terraces and swimming pool in the grounds of Leyte Park Hotel.
Keywords: colourful, sunshine, leisure, resort, holiday, seaview, gardens

PMR-D0572
Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - a pool in the landscaped gardens.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, reflections

PMR-D0515
England, Somerset, Wells: the cathedral, reflected in the pool fed by the subterranian wells which were known in Roman times.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, Early English. mineral wells, spring water

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

PMR364-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: block of modern residential apartments, erected 1976, with swimming pool on the roof, in the northern suburbs of Munich.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, München, spring, blossom, property

PMR360-10
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: by the open air swimming pool at Spiez on Lake Thun.
Keywords: Alps, mountain range, alpine meadows, holidays, sunshine, sunbathing

PMR349-08
India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586.
Here, a local daredevil leaping from the battlements into a 10-foot-deep pool of water.
Keywords: stunt man, reckless, foolhardy, overdaring

PMR349-05
India, Agra: Fatehpur Sikri was to become the new capital of the Moghul Empire as ordained by Emperor Akbar. It was completed in 1570 but suddenly abandoned in 1586. The five-storey Panch Mahal, reflected in one of the ornamental pools.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, UNESCO

PMR345-06
India, New Delhi: the large pool with surrounding portico for pre-worship ablutions, adjoining Bangla Sahib Gurdwara Sikh Temple.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city, reflections, tradition

PMR333-04
Denmark, Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens at night: boating pool with pagoda and weeping willow tree.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, illuminations, lights, bright, reflections, entertainment, attraction, spectacle

PMR332-12
Denmark, Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens at night: pools with fountains in front of an illuminated pavilion.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, illuminations, lights, bright, reflections, entertainment, attraction, spectacle

PMR306-07
Italy, Tuscany, Maremma Regional Park (Parco Regionale de Maremma) near Grossetto: one of the pools, abounding in bullfrogs and turtles.
Keywords: nature, reservation, conservation, ecology, bio-diversity, biotope, countryside, swamplands

PMR294-03
Turkey, Ankara: fountains and pool in the Abdi Ipekci Park, adjoining Atatürk Boulevard.
Keywords: picturesque, street scene, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture

PMR289-10
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. Dazzling white chalk terraces with numerous pools.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR289-07
Turkey, Hierapolis: source of the mineral spring which now issues forth from a number of culverts into the swimming pool.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, masonry, ruin, archeology, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture, bathing, cool, refreshing, oleander

PMR289-06
Turkey, Hierapolis: crystal-clear waters of the swimming pool in Pamukkale, fed by the mineral spring, and featuring architectural fragments from the Roman edifice.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, masonry, ruin, archeology, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture, bathing, cool, refreshing, oleander

PMR289-05
Turkey, Hierapolis: crystal-clear waters of the swimming pool in Pamukkale, fed by the mineral spring, and featuring architectural fragments from the Roman edifice.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, masonry, ruin, archeology, picturesque, national heritage, Roman, architecture, bathing, cool, refreshing, oleander

PMR288-06
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. Children splashing around in the warm water pools at the top of the cliffs.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR288-05
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. Children splashing around in the warm water pools at the top of the cliffs.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis, phenomenon

PMR287-12
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 "Red Spring", which bubbles out of the rock into this pool, before flowing away. At a steady 35 degrees C., it is too hot to bathe in.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, picturesque, UNESCO, world heritage, colourful, geology, remarkable, fantastic, sedimentary, Hierapolis

PMR283-05
Turkey, Pergamon: the Asklepieion: remaining Ionic columns of the northern stoa, reflected in a pool.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman

PMR274-12
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: flamingos by the pool which surrounds the Odyssey Restaurant.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR274-11
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: flamingos by the pool which surrounds the Odyssey Restaurant, with the top of the Mayan pyramid visible above the trees.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR274-10
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: flamingos by the pool which surrounds the Odyssey Restaurant.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR268-07
U.S.A., Florida, Miami Seaquarium: Killer Whale in a vertical leap, clear of the water.
Keywords: sealife, fishes, sea mammals, performance, entertainment, colourful, photogenic, thrilling, exciting, pools, enclosures, Orcan

PMR268-06
U.S.A., Florida, Miami Seaquarium: Killer Whale leaves the water to introduce itself with trainer.
Keywords: sealife, fishes, sea mammals, performance, entertainment, colourful, photogenic, thrilling, exciting, pools, enclosures, Orcan

PMR268-05
U.S.A., Florida, Miami Seaquarium: Lost Islands, "where turtles, flamingos, native birds and fish flourish in a South Florida jungle environment, in an unspoiled mangrove hammock".
Keywords: sealife, fishes, sea mammals, performance, entertainment, colourful, photogenic, thrilling, exciting, pools, enclosures

PMR268-04
U.S.A., Florida, Miami Seaquarium: monorail observation car with the Rickenbacker Causeway Bridge and Miami skyline in the background.
Keywords: sealife, fishes, sea mammals, performance, entertainment, colourful, photogenic, thrilling, exciting, pools, enclosures

PMR268-03
U.S.A., Florida, Miami Seaquarium: dolphin chorus!
Keywords: sealife, fishes, sea mammals, performance, entertainment, colourful, photogenic, thrilling, exciting, pools, enclosures

PMR268-02
U.S.A., Florida, Miami Seaquarium: two dolphins at the top of a 20-foot leap to take fish from the trainer's hands.
Keywords: sealife, fishes, sea mammals, performance, entertainment, colourful, photogenic, thrilling, exciting, pools, enclosures

PMR268-01
U.S.A., Florida, Miami Seaquarium: dolphin breaching a paper hoop.
Keywords: sealife, fishes, sea mammals, performance, entertainment, colourful, photogenic, thrilling, exciting, pools, enclosures

PMR265-01
U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. View of the shell pool and four twisting, vine-encircled columns surmounted by peacocks. Italian Baroque fountain behind in the style of Vignola.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence, park, gardens, grounds

PMR264-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: swimming pool on the roof of a modern residential block.
Keywords: München, leisure, bathing, cooling, relaxing, real estate, property market

PMR261-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: pool, statuary and colourful flowerbeds in the gardens of the Electoral Palace.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Rheinland-Pfalz

PMR251-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the "Blautopf" (Blue Pool), subterranean source of the River Blau, with the Old Hammer Mill and reflections of the church.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the "Blautopf" (Blue Pool), subterranean source of the River Blau. View from the wood above and behind the pool.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR251-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the "Blautopf" (Blue Pool), subterranean source of the River Blau.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR248-07
Italy, Campania, Sorrento: terraced campsite "Villagio Santa Fortunata" also offers a large swimming pool.
Keywords: tenting, open-air, Volvo, camping, outdoor life

PMR204-09
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. Washroom for visitors to the Western Palace of Herod. In the background: the swimming pool and a smaller royal residence.
Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable

PMR204-07
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. Herodian swimming pool with steps leading down. Formerly lined with waterproof mortar. Everything above the black line has been reconstructed, below it is original.
Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable

PMR-D4014
People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: large residence with a semi-circular fountain pool containing figures of the 12 Chinese year names: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig,
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, culture, sculpture, calendar, zodiac, architecture

PMR-D3888
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the "Drum Tower", reflected in the pool.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3877
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the "Drum Tower" reflected in the town pool, with rice drying in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3542
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden to Linger In (Liu Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1593) by Xu Taishi: a classical miniature rock garden with pool and bonsai trees.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, UNESCO, miniature, horticulture, flora, dendrology

PMR-D3115
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: Blanca Aurora Falls. Springing over the falls into the pool is one way of keeping cool.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, bathing, watersport, picturesque, rocks

PMR-D3107
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: swimming pool and gardens of the Ciriaco Hotel, with view of the neighbouring islands.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, accommodation, bathing, relaxing, seascape, holidays

PMR-D3106
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: swimming pool, with part of the poolside restaurant, of the Ciriaco Hotel.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, accommodation, bathing, relaxing, seascape, holidays

PMR-D3105
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: gardens, fountain and swimming pool of the Ciriaco Hotel.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, accommodation, bathing, relaxing, seascape, holidays

PMR-D3104
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: swimming pool of the Ciriaco Hotel.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, accommodation, bathing, relaxing, seascape, holidays

PMR-D2973
The Philippines, Samar Island: Veriato Waterfalls, with natural swimming pool.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, geology, watersports, picturesque, bathing

PMR-D2967
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. One of the fantastically eroded rock formations: Mushroom Rock, reflected in a pool.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2963
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rocks reflected in the colourful rock pools.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2957
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rocks with colourful rock pools.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2953
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rocks with colourful rock pools.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2952
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rocks with colourful rock pools.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D2951
The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Some of the fantastically eroded rocks with colourful rock pools.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation

PMR-D1598
Nepal, Kathmandu: Rani Pokhari ("Queen's Pool"), laid out in 1667, with clocktower (left) and Shiva Temple (right).
Keywords: architecture, colourful, Asian, religion, Hindu, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1594
Nepal, Kathmandu: swimming pool of the Hotel Shankar.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1530
Nepal, Bhaktapur: Naga Pokharil swimming pool with bronze cobras, in the royal palace.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR192-11
Italy, Campania, Pompeii: the ancient Roman town , buried by ash and pumice during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. the Large Palaestra, or gymnasium, with swimming pool in the centre, measuring 35 x 22 metres.
Keywords: heritage, ruins, archeology, architecture, historic, UNESCO, culture, classical, excavations, masonry, monument, inundation, Roman life, Roman house, Roman street

PMR176-11
U.S.A., Washington D.C.: the floodlit Capitol Building at night, with reflecting pool.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, capital, dome

PMR167-09
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake. In the foreground a deep, translucent blue pool, with bright yellow algae growing round the rim.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs

PMR167-08
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake. Various hues of algae on the edge of a deeper pool.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs

PMR167-06
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake. In the foreground a translucent blue pool, with the mouth of the hot water fissure visible at the bottom.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs

PMR157-12
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: Queen Mary, permanently moored at Long Beach. At 81,237 gross tons, the largest passenger liner of her time.
Keywords: show, sea life, demonstration, performance, whale, Orca, pool

PMR156-12
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: view of the Marineland complex from the Sky Tower (Killer Whale Pool, Giant Aquarium Tank, Pilot Whale Pool, Walrus Pool, etc.)
Keywords: show, sea life, demonstration, performance, bird's eye view, coastline

PMR156-10
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: Marineland - trainer "riding" a Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) round the pool.
Keywords: show, sea life, demonstration, performance, pool

PMR156-09
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: Marineland - closer view of Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the water.
Keywords: show, sea life, demonstration, performance, pool, audience

PMR156-08
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: Marineland - Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) leaping clear of the water to touch a rubber ball.
Keywords: show, sea life, demonstration, performance, pool, audience

PMR156-07
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: Marineland - Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) taking fish from trainer's mouth.
Keywords: show, sea life, demonstration, performance, pool, audience

PMR156-06
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: Marineland - Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) about to drench the front row of spectators.
Keywords: show, sea life, demonstration, performance, pool, audience, trained

PMR-D2566
Iran, Teheran: Golestan Palace Complex has been the seat of the Shahs since Nasser al-Din (reigned 1848-96) developed a Safavid-era citadel. It consists of a number of buildings spaced around a rectangular park. Qajar and Pahlevi Shahs were crowned here. The Ivan-e Takht-e Marmar (Marble Throne Verandah) at the end of a refelecting pool.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, luxury, pomp, ostentation

PMR-D2563
Iran, Teheran: the National Museum was designed by French architect André Godard and completed in 1928. The traditional iwan dominates the facade. Reflected in pool.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city

PMR-D2550
Iran, Kashan: Bagh-e Fin (Fin Garden) the "shotor gelou" or pool house, built for Shah Abbas I. The garden is criss-crossed with a series of fresh water channels, or "jubs" and shady walks, Some of the cedars are said to be 500 years old. On the UNESCO list since 2011.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, plants, flowers, UNESCO, horticulture, trees, botany

PMR-D2549
Iran, Kashan: Bagh-e Fin (Fin Garden) seen from the "shotor gelou" or pool house, built for Shah Abbas I. The garden is criss-crossed with a series of fresh water channels, or "jubs", Some of the cedars are said to be 500 years old. On the UNESCO list since 2011.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, plants, flowers, UNESCO, horticulture, trees, botany

PMR-D2548
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Reflections in the pool with fountains.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics

PMR-D2547
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Reflections in the pool with fountain.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR-D2506
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Sheikh Lotfollah in Naqsh-e Jahan Square was built for Shah Abbas I between 1602-19. Dedicated to his father in law, and used only privately for his harem, it has no minaret, but some of the most exquisite surviving Safavid mosaics. Reflections in the pool.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

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-D2503
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. One of many horse-drawn carriages offering rides round the square.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2501
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 awaiting custom.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2500
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.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2496
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Entrance building reflected in the pool, seen from the palace porch.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2495
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Fresco with part of the florally decorated ceiling.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2494
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Original fresco in the Throne Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2493
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Original fresco in the Throne Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2492
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Fresco in the Throne Hall: Nader Shah battles Sultan Mohammed (astride a white elephant), from the Qajar period.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2491
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Original fresco in the Throne Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2490
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Original fresco in the Throne Hall.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2489
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Inside ceiling splendour.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2488
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Inside splendour.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2487
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. Exquisitely painted roof of the porch, with wooden pillars.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2486
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. The pool with sculpture in the foreground.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2485
Iran, Isfahan: Kakh-e Chehel Sotun (Chehel Sotun Palace = 40 Pillars Palace) was built in 1647 under Shah Abbas II in the Safavid era but rebuilt after a fire in1706. It follows the Achaemenid "talar" (porch with columns) style. The pool is said to reflect 40 columns.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, frescoes, reflections, pool

PMR-D2484
Iran, Isfahan: private gardens with pool and stuary.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque

PMR-D2402
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. The pool, reflecting an iwan with two minarets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2400
Iran, Shiraz: Masjed-e Vakil ("Mosque of Regret") was built between 1751 and 1773 in the Zand period but later updated with much faience in the Qajar period. The pool, reflecting an iwan with two minarets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, arabesques, colourful

PMR-D2385
Iran, Bishapur: "Shapur's City" was the capital of Shapur I (241-272 AD), one of the major Sassanid kings, and was largely built by Roman captives. Anahita's Temple, with pool (?) below ground level.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, architecture, archeology, Sassannian, ruins, historical, heritage, ancient, antique, religion

PMR475-08
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic: view from the roof of the Joan Miró Museum, the Fundació Miró, with pool in the foreground.
Keywords: culture, creation, artistic, modern art, work of art, display

PMR-D2190
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2189
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2188
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2187
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2186
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2185
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2184
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D2183
Laos, Luang Prabang: bathing in the pools and waterfalls of the Kuang Si National Protected Area, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Lao people, ex-Kingdom, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, swimming, cooling water, tropical, cooling off, fresh

PMR-D1761
Devon: Knightshayes (NT) - waterlily pool.
Keywords: architecture, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR687-01
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: the tiled and arcaded gallery from outside the courtyard, with blue-tiled reflecting pool.
Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture

PMR476-03
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Plaza Catalunya, with reflections in one of the pools, and sculpture.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, metropolis, street scene, pedestrian zone

PMR471-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Eschenlohe: reflections in a pool in the snow-covered forest near Eschenlohe.
Keywords: picturesque, reflections, winter, snowfall

PMR467-04
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the little "Odeon Theatre" with fountains and reflecting pool.
Keywords: architecture, drama centre, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR513-02
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: the water lily pool in the park behind Castello Sforzesco, built under Galeazzo Visconti in 1386.
Keywords: architecture, reflections, national heritage, historic, culture, metropolis, mediaeval

PMR509-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: the small Lustheim Palace, in the grounds of Schleissheim Palace, with part of the formal gardens designed by the Frenchmen, Carbonet and Girard. It houses a comprehensive collection of Meissen Porcelain. Reflections in the lily pool.
Keywords: architecture, formal gardens, Schleißheimer Schloß, Baroque architecture, Schloss Schleissheim, park, flower gardens

PMR503-11
Cyprus (North), Salamis: tracing its origins back to the 12th century BC, Salamis was by far the most famous and important ancient city of Cyprus. It was settled early by people from Mycenae, as may be seen from the burial customs. Greeks, Romans and Byzantines came and went, leaving much of archeological interest. Around the 7th century AD the city was abandoned after a series of Arab attacks and the silting-up of the harbour. Here: headless statues surround one of the swimming pools in the Gymnasium, dating from the Roman period.
Keywords: archeology, Mycenean ruins, Myceneans, Roman ruins, Greek ruins, ancient civilisation

PMR499-02
Turkey, Istanbul: Municipal Headquarters (Belediye), a modern building on the Ataturk Bulvari.
Keywords: architecture, administration, office block, reflecting pool, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam

PMR490-11
Island of Santorini: holiday apartments with swimming pool on the northern tip of the island at Oia, with part of the tiny fishing port of Armeni below and the tip of the islet of Thirasia behind.
Keywords: photogenic, hilltop site, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses

PMR489-05
Island of Santorini, Fira: modern holiday accommodation with swimming pool and terraces bedecked with flowering plants.
Keywords: photogenic, colourful, picturesque

PMR439-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Volksbad, an elegant public swimming bath, with its ornate clocktower, on the bank of the River Isar.
Keywords: München, swimming hall, swimming pool, autumn colour, fall, autumn foliage

PMR526-12
Iraq, Ctesiphon: the ruins of this city, 30 kilometres northwest of Baghdad, date back to the 2nd century BC, but include this enormous vaulted roof, or "evan", 37 metres high and 25.5 metres wide, built without scaffolding in the third century AD. It is the largest vault known to antiquity. The arch reflected in a pool of water.
Keywords: Muslim, archeological, archeology, historic, architecture, picturesque, natural heritage, Islam, Mesopotamia

pmr143K-26
Laos, Vientiane: the Prime Minister's Office, with reflections in the Patuxai fountain pool.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR143K-33
Laos, Vientiane: Patuxai triumphal arch from the gardens, with pool and shrubs in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

PMR136K-19
Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): a herder with his "uurga" (lasso) driving yaks from the watering pool.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR136K-18
Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): a herd of yaks being watered in a pool.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR133K-16
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: an unusual pool and golden chedi in the gardens of the monastery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR132K-32
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: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. View from the south-east pool, now almost dry, with reflections in the water.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR131K-34
Thailand, Pattaya: Baan Sukhawadee Mansion, opened in 2000 as a Buddhist shrine, was presented to the community by a local businessman. Here, the circular pool in the gardens, with the mansion in the background.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR131K-21
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: model of a traditional dhow, in a roadside pool, with simulated bow-wave.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR130K-35
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: swimming pool area of Burj Dubai Lake Hotel, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR130K-32
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: residential blocks with swimming pool, adjacent to Burj Dubai Lake, from the viewing platform of Burj Khalifa, 452 metres high.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR126K-31
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Orangery in Sans Souci Park, built 1851-62 in the style of an Italian Renaissance Palace, with reflections in the pool.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-25
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: ornamental pool near the Roman Baths in Sans Souci Park.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-16
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the New Guestrooms and historic windmill in Sans Souci Park, from the par terre, with pool, fountain and statuary.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR126K-10
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: Sans Souci Palace, "a masterwork of Prussian Rococo", with grapevine terraces and pool with fountain.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR123K-07
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: pool and beach of the "Atlantis on the Palm", hotel, shopping and entertainment sentre, resort.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR122K-02
Thailand, Pattaya: view of the Buddhist Temple at Naban, Koh Larn Island (formerly Coral Island), with reflections in a pool.
Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam

PMR121K-08
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers.

This picture: a blue-tiled reflecting pool surrounds the outer courtyard columns.
Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab

PMR112K-27
Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - the Jade Water Pavilion reflected in the water lily pool.
Keywords: metropolis, Chinese architecture, Chinese gateway, Chinese, western seaboard, panorama, picturesque, Confucius

PMR112K-25
Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - the water lily pool.
Keywords: metropolis, Chinese architecture, Chinese gateway, Chinese, western seaboard, panorama, picturesque, Confucius

PMR107K-31
Germany, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace: statuary surrounding the cascades (south side) in the palace gardens.
Keywords: spring, park, grounds, pool, sculpture

PMR107K-30
Germany, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace: statuary surrounding the cascades (north side) in the palace gardens.
Keywords: spring, sculpture, pool, grounds, park

PMR105K-11
Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

The Inca spring shrine of Tambo Machay, where the spring water still flows into a rock pool as it has for centuries.
Keywords: High Andes, Inca waterworks, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR103K-04
Chile, Parinacota: Lauca National Park encompasses an area of 1379 square kilometres comprising altiplano, lakes and huge volcanoes. It adjoins Las Vicunas National Reserve to the south. Fascinating landscape of pools and rocky islands with volcanoes in the distance.
Keywords: High Andes, nature reserve, flora and fauna, colourful

PMR098K-29
Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): "El Cabildo" , built in 1844, was the seat of the Executive until 1894 and then of the National Congress of Paraguay until 2003. It now houses the Cultural Centre of the Republic. Here reflected in the pool in Plaza de la Independencia.
Keywords: capital city, architecture

PMR096K-15
Cyprus, Platres: Myllomeris waterfalls between Platres and Pera-Pedi in the Troödhos Mountains.
Keywords: rocky, pool, icicles, bare

PMR095K-04
Libya: break for lunch and a swim in Ain ad-Debanah/Ain M'Jazzam, near Ghadames.
Keywords: Maghreb, desert pool

PMR089K-26
Albania, Tirana: National Historical Museum in Sheshi Skenderbej (Skanderbeg Square), with flower gardens and pool in the foreground..
Keywords: Shqiperia, mosaic, modern architecture, capital city

PMR084K-06
Cyprus, Akrotiri: Bishop's Pool, with viewing hide and wading birds: Black-winged Stilt, Avocets, Ruffs.
Keywords: waders, water birds, ornithology, ornithological, bird watching, bird watcher

PMR081K-34
Tunisia, Port el Kantaoui: Swimming Pool of the Hotel Golf Residence, surrounded by palm trees.
Keywords: Islamic, picturesque, Muslim, Mohamed, Maghreb, holidays, relax, sunshine, swim

PMR054K-19
Malta: Swimming pool at St. Paul's Bay, with Bugibba beyond the moored boats.

PMR047K-09
Honduras, Choluteca: Swimming pool of the Hotel Gualigueme.

PMR029K-03
Australia, Northern Territory: Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park, with swimmers enjoying the cool water.
Keywords: waterfalls, swimming, natural rock pool, cooling down

PMR028K-18
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: reflection of the walls of the gorge in the pool in "cathedral" cave.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, weather erosion

PMR028K-17
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: in the "cathedral" cave, the walls of the gorge reflected in the pool.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, weather erosion

PMR027K-07
Australia, Western Australia, Shark Bay: Stromatolites: long believed extinct, but recently rediscovered sediment-trapping algae under about 20 centimetres of water in Hamelin Pool, Shark Bay. They are one of the earliest forms of life and have been identified in rocks estimated to be 3000 million years old.
Keywords: geology, beginnings of life, evolution, world history

PMR023K-36
Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Gardens and swimming pool in Kuala Lumpur City Centre Park, landscaped by Roberto Burle Marx, with high-rise buildings in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture

PMR022K-08
UAE, Dubai: Swimming pool of the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club.

PMR001K-36
Swimming pool on the roof of an apartment block.

PMR000K-20
Mediterranean Sea: water sports in the swimming pool of the cruise ship "Iberia". 1950s
Keywords: cruising, holidays

PMR000K-19
Mediterranean Sea: water sports in the swimming pool of the cruise ship "Iberia". 1950s
Keywords: cruising, holidays

PMR000K-18
Mediterranean Sea: water sports in the swimming pool of the cruise ship "Iberia". 1950s.
Keywords: competition, games

PMR000K-17
Mediterranean Sea: water sports in the swimming pool of the cruise ship "Iberia". 1950s
Keywords: cruising, holidays

PMR000K-16
Mediterranean Sea: water sports in the swimming pool of the cruise ship "Iberia". Spectators crowding the superstructure. 1950s.
Keywords: competition, holidays, games

PMR-014K-17
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: West facade of Nymphenburger Palace with fountain and reflecting pool.
Keywords: park, gardens, ornamental gardens, noble dwellings

PMR042K-14
Cyprus: Swimming pool and developing garden at Tala, about 5 kilometres above Paphos.
Keywords: property development

PMR042K-01
Hungary, Eger: Fountain and pool in Eco Park Guest House and Campsite.
Keywords: ecology, nature

PMR041K-26
Cyprus: New house with swimming pool and developing garden at Tala, about 5 kilometres above Paphos.
Keywords: property development

PMR041K-25
Cyprus: New house with swimming pool at Tala, about 5 kilometres above Paphos.
Keywords: property development

PMR032K-36
Wedding guests in the grounds of Powder Mills, Battle.
Keywords: formal occasion, round the swimming pool, garden party

PMR073K-27
Spain, Lanzarote, Tahiche: the Fundación César Manrique, former home of the artist, now open to the public. Here: swimming pool in a "lava cave", one of five such interconnected caves, originally air bubbles in the lava.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic

PMR073K-10
Spain, Lanzarote: "Jameos del Agua", a collapsed section of the enormous volcanic "tube" starting on Monte Corona, which has been landscaped with gardens and swimming pool, is one of the island's chief attractions. Here: the swimming pool from the highest point, with gardens.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR073K-09
Spain, Lanzarote: "Jameos del Agua", a collapsed section of the enormous volcanic "tube" starting on Monte Corona, which has been landscaped with gardens and swimming pool, is one of the island's chief attractions. Here: the swimming pool, viewed from the museum.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR073K-08
Spain, Lanzarote: "Jameos del Agua", a collapsed section of the enormous volcanic "tube" starting on Monte Corona, which has been landscaped with gardens and swimming pool, is one of the island's chief attractions. Here: the swimming pool from the first terrace, with the sea in the background.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR073K-07
Spain, Lanzarote: "Jameos del Agua", a collapsed section of the enormous volcanic "tube" starting on Monte Corona, which has been landscaped with gardens and swimming pool, is one of the island's chief attractions. Here: the dazzling white swimming pool contrasts with the black larva.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR073K-06
Spain, Lanzarote: "Jameos del Agua", a collapsed section of the enormous volcanic "tube" starting on Monte Corona, which has been landscaped with gardens and swimming pool, is one of the island's chief attractions. Here: reflections in the pool which has formed inside part of the volcanic "tube". It contains a rare species of crab, normally only found hundreds of metres below the surface of the sea.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic

PMR073K-02
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: "Jardin de Cactus", a cactus garden formed out of an extinct volcanic crater by César Manrique. It contains some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species, many flowering, as well as a restored windmill of the traditional local type. Here: a bizarre volcanic column stands in a decorative pool, surrounded by cacti.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR071K-34
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Restful scene by the pool in the Cure-Park, Mittenwald, with autumn foliage.
Keywords: convalescence, relax, recovery

PMR058K-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace, east front dating from 1664, with north and south wings from 1702, with swan and reflections in the pool. The summer palace of the Wittelsbach electors.

PMR418-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Prinz-Karl-Palais, built in 1803-05 by Karl von Fischer, is regarded as the most beautiful early classical building in Munich.
Keywords: gardens, pool, fountain, architecture, München

PMR396-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: spring colour in the Botanic Gardens at Nymphenburg provided by beds of tulips and pansies around the ornamental pool.
Keywords: botanical, horticulture, München, flora and fauna, gardens, flowers, colourful

PMR392-04
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: "Emerald Pool", in the crater of a dormant (?) volcano, contains large clumps of spaghnum moss which grow in the cold water. Before the eruption of 10.06.1886 this whole area was normal countryside - rolling scrub-covered hills.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR392-02
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: "Devil's Bath", a deep pool of hot water with a very high sulphur content.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR392-01
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: "Champagne Pool": with red algae and build-up of white sinter round the edges of the pool.
Keywords: antipodes, picturesque, landscape, Maori, geyser, fumerole, volcanic, volcano, eruption, hot springs

PMR391-12
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: "Champagne Pool", the largest in the area, being 60 metres in diameter and 60 metres deep. Water temperature is 74 degrees C. and the bubbles are carbon dioxide.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR391-08
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: "Opal Pool", a sulphurous spring.
Keywords: antipodes, picturesque, landscape, Maori, geyser, fumerole, volcanic, volcano, eruption, hot springs

PMR391-07
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: "Artist's Palette". Colours of every tint and hue are constantly changing in hot and cold pools and hissing fumeroles. View during a brief break in the clouds of steam.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR391-06
New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Waiotapu Thermal Area: "Artist's Palette". Colours of every tint and hue are constantly changing in hot and cold pools and hissing fumeroles.
Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR390-12
New Zealand, Rotorua: view of Government Gardens and Tudor Towers from the ornamental pool, with a prominent group of Japanese Cedars (Cryptomeria japonica).
Keywords: antipodes, architecture, picturesque, landscape, Maori, flora and fauna, arboriculture, trees

PMR387-10
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: South Bank Parklands - artificial beach and bathing pool, but real palm trees!
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR386-06
Australia, Queensland, Goldcoast: glass-fronted hotel atrium and swimming pool with fountain, and palm trees and the Pacific Ocean behind.
Keywords: resort, development, seaside, holidays, beaches

PMR381-09
Australia, Northern Territory, Howard Springs Nature Park: swimming pool, with Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopica) in the foreground.
Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness, flora and fauna, wildlife

PMR379-09
Australia, Northern Territory: Simpsons Gap, in the national park of the same name, reflected in the pool.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR375-07
Australia, Canberra: facade of the new Parliament House atop Capital Hill, with its 81-metre stainless steel flag mast and reflecting pool.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR561-2
Australia, Northern Territiry, Litchfield National Park: Wangi Falls and bathing pool, where the smaller Freshwater Crocodiles are sometimes found!
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR559-8
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. Freshwater pool in Cathedral Gorge, closely enclosed by the rock domes. Important for the prolific wildlife.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR559-7
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. Inside the enormous cathedral-like cave at the end of Cathedral Gorge, with reflections in the pool.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR559-6
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. A freshwater pool in Cathedral Gorge, important for the prolific wildlife.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR556-11
Australia, Western Australia, Shark Bay: stromatolites in Hamelin Pool. Long believed extinct, these sediment-trapping black algae were only recently discovered. They are one of the earliest forms of life on our planet, unchanged in 3000 million years.
Keywords: tropical, stromatolite, beginnings of life, biology, evolution

PMR551-2
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: The former Selangor Council Building (now called Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad), completed in 1897 from plans of architect A.C. Norman. View from the ornamental pool on the Padang (now called Merdeka Square).
Keywords: historic building, Islamic architecture, clocktower, colonial architecture

PMR549-03
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the swimming pool of the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR547-09
France, Savoy: green pool between Annecy and Thones, with anglers, overlooked by Mont Baron.
Keywords: Alps, angling, fishing, dramatic, rugged, hiking, scenery, spectacular, alpine, scenic, mountains

PMR685-09
England, Somerset, Wells: the cathedral, reflected in the pool fed by the subterranian wells which were known in Roman times.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic, heritage, mediaeval, Early English, mineral wells, spring water

PMR667-05
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Dubai Mall, in the Burj Khalifa Complex, opened in 2008, and contains a 250-room hotel, 1200 stores, a 22-screen cinema, an ice rink and an aquarium. Fronting onto the pool with the "Dancing Fountains" are hotels and apartments, with shade provided by Flame of the Forest trees.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR626-06
Spain, Lanzarote: Jameos del Agua: a creation of Cesar Manrique in a collapsed volcanic larva "tube": the dazzling white swimming pool with palm trees and well-tended gardens.
Keywords: Canary Islands, crater, artistic, artistic creation

PMR626-05
Spain, Lanzarote, Guatiza: Jardin de Cactus: a cactus garden created in an extinct volcano crater by Cesar Manrique in 1990, regarded as an artistic masterpiece, and the most visited attraction on Lanzarote. Some 10,000 cacti of about 1000 different species are on display, many in flower. Here: the ornamental pool surrounding volcanic columns, with the wind turbines in Parque Eolico near Los Valles visible in the far distance.
Keywords: Canary Islands, botany, botanical gardens, larva

PMR601-03
Spain, Segovia: La Granja de San Ildefonso, built by Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV, and largely inspired by Versailles: fountain with flying horse, and reflections in the pool.
Keywords: architecture, park, statuary

PMR594-08
Mexico City, Nuestra Senora de Guadelupe: Tableau depicting the Virgin ("La Morena") before a group of reverential Indians, with view of the pool and "Jardin del Tepeyac".

PMR588-04
Mexico, Valladolid: Cenote Dzitnup (or X'keken), 7 km. west of Valladolid, is a crystal clear pool of turquoise water in a limestone cave redolent with stalactites. Many such "cenotes" exist, due to subterranean erosion.

PMR585-08
Guatemala, Panajachel: Swimming pool of Hotel Tzanjuyu on Lago de Atitlan with reflected palm tree.

PMR582-04
Panama City: Shady pool in the Parque Natural Metropolitano, an island of unspoilt primary rainforest.

PMR579-04
Russia, St. Petersburg: Pushkin (Tsarskoye Selo) - facade of Catherine's Palace reflected in a pool in the park.

PMR666-05
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Flame of the Forest/Royal Poinciana/Flamboyant tree (Delonix regia) in Al Markaziyah Garden, with fountain and pool.
Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers

PMR665-10
Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa".

This picture: the well-preserved Nymphaeum on the Cardo Maximus, built about 191 AD, originally had a pool with fountains. a half-dome roof, and was faced with marble throughout.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, Gilead Hills, Gerasa, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city

PMR661-05
USA, Oregon: coastal pool or lagoon behind the beach, seen from Winema Wayfinding Point.
Keywords: countryside, coastline, deserted shore, breakers, beach

PMR660-06
Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - the Jade Water Pavilion from the opposite side, with water-lily pool.
Keywords: Oriental Garden, pagoda

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

PMR650-12
Tunisia, Djerba: dawn sky reflected in the swimming pool of the Hotel Floriana Castille.
Keywords: sunset, palm trees, silhouettes

PMR648-07
Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Leptis Magna. The city was founded by Phoenician colonists about 1100 BC but became part of the Roman Empire when Carthage fell in the Third Punic War, in 146 BC. It became the largest and most prosperous city in Roman Africa. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Natatio (swimming pool and entrance hall) in front of the enormous Baths of Hadrian, opened around 130 AD, soon after the city was provided with running water. The building was commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian. The Palaestra is visible in the background.
Keywords: Roman architecture, historical city, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

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