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PMR055-05 Rhodesia, Victoria Falls: the Devil's Cataract, with rain forest vegetation Keywords: waterfalls, cascade, water power, overflow, inundation, deluge, hydro power
PMR-D3672 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A flowering Flamegold Rain Tree or Taiwanese Rain Tree (Koelreuteria elegans) in the adjoining park. Keywords: ancient, Asian, botanical, flowering tree, Han, historic, Lingqu, Middle Kingdom, national heritage, photogenic, picturesque, UNESCO, waterways
PMR-D3670 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. Flowers of the Flamegold Rain Tree or Taiwanese Rain Tree (Koelreuteria elegans) in the adjoining park. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, botanical, flowering tree, Lingqu
PMR-D9778 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: preserved area of Raised or Ombotrophic Bog between the villages of Ascholding and Egling. Such habitats are acidic and wet, fed only by rain and mineral salts from the atmosphere, and are usually based on a thick layer of peat, which can store more CO2 than a rain forest. Keywords: countryside, salt-deficient, biotope, ecological, hydrological, nature
PMR-D9777 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: preserved area of Raised or Ombotrophic Bog between the villages of Ascholding and Egling. Such habitats are acidic and wet, fed only by rain and mineral salts from the atmosphere, and are usually based on a thick layer of peat, which can store more CO2 than a rain forest. Here sheep are used to restrict the growth of trees and scrub. Keywords: countryside, salt-deficient, biotope, ecological, hydrological, nature
PMR-D9776 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: preserved area of Raised or Ombotrophic Bog between the villages of Ascholding and Egling. Such habitats are acidic and wet, fed only by rain and mineral salts from the atmosphere, and are usually based on a thick layer of peat, which can store more CO2 than a rain forest. Keywords: countryside, salt-deficient, biotope, ecological, hydrological, nature
PMR-D8781 Chile, Patagonia: view of the Rio Murta valley, densely covered with temperate rain forest, with the giant leaves of the Nalca plant (Gunnera) in the foreground. Keywords: South America, sand banks, trees, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains
PMR-D8780 Chile, Patagonia: view of the Rio Murta valley, densely covered with temperate rain forest. Keywords: South America, sand banks, trees, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains
PMR-D8744 Chile. Chaiten: view of the volcano Michinmahuida (2450 metres) with wild flowers and the temperate rain forest in the foreground.. Keywords: South America, Patagonia, picturesque, Minchimahuida, Minchinmavida, Latin America, Andes
PMR-D8740 Chile. Chaiten: valley of the Rio Palena surrounded by Valdivian temperate rain forest. Keywords: South America, Latin America, ecology, climate
PMR-D8735 Chile. Chaiten: snow-covered mountain peaks of the Andes with part of the Valdivian temperate rain forest in the foreground. Keywords: South America, climate, ecology, Latin America
PMR-D8521 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the parish church of St. John the Baptist was built in the late 13th century in Gothic style. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic
PMR-D8520 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the parish church of St. John the Baptist was built in the late 13th century in Gothic style. This fresco ofSt. Christopher with the Christ child dates back to the beginning of the 17th century. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic
PMR-D8519 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the parish church of St. John the Baptist was built in the late 13th century in Gothic style. This fresco of the Last Judgement dates back to the beginning of the 17th century. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D8518 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the Altes Schloss (Old Castle) was built between 1392 and 1421 and originally was moated. It has been rebuilt and added to many times over the years. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D8517 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: memorial statue to General Johann Tserclaes Tilly, commander in the 30.years war, who died from his wounds at the Battle of Rain in 1632. In the background is the 18th century Rathaus (Town Hall). Keywords: historic, bronze figure, monument, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, heritage
PMR-D8516 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: colourful Baroque gables on the high street. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D8515 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: memorial statue to General Johann Tserclaes Tilly, commander in the 30.years war, who died from his wounds at the Battle of Rain in 1632. Keywords: historic, heritage, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, monument, bronze figure
PMR-D8514 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the Rathaus (Town Hall ), built 1759-62 in Rococo style, is a protected building. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, historic
PMR-D8513 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the Rathaus (Town Hall ), built 1759-62 in Rococo style, is a protected building. View of the side facade with a step-gable on the main road. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D8512 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: the Schwabtor gate, first mentioned in writing in 1494, was rebuilt with two traffic lanes in 1973. With a handsome step-gable on the left. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
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
PMR272-04 U.S.A., Florida, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge: semi-tropical vegetation in a Palm Hammock. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, reservation, rain-forest, luxuriant, dense foliage
PMR252-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria: dead and dying trees on Mount Brauneck (1540 metres). Victims of acid rain? Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, mountain range, ecology, sustainability, global warming, environment, ecological, biotope
PMR-D3902 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Leishan: a handsome modern "Wind and Rain" ("Fengyu") covered wooden bridge spans the river. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, woodworkers, skills, architecture, carpenters
PMR-D3901 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Leishan: a handsome modern "Wind and Rain" ("Fengyu") covered wooden bridge spans the river. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, woodworkers, skills, architecture, carpenters
PMR-D3890 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: one of the "Wind and Rain" covered bridges over the river, with the "Drum Tower" in the background. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan
PMR-D3835 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long.. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam
PMR-D3831 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: ricefields, with, behind, the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long.. It has 5 pavilions and 19 verandas. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam
PMR-D3823 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long.. It has 5 pavilions and 19 verandas. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam
PMR-D3822 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long.. It has 5 pavilions and 19 verandas. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam
PMR-D3821 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long.. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam
PMR-D3813 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the Chengyang Wind and Rain ("Fengyu") Bridge, built by Dong woodworkers in 1912, stands on three stone piers and is 64.4 metres long.. The waterwheel in the foreground supplies the irregation system. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Yongji, Panlong, Kam
PMR-D3810 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: a modern "Wind and Rain" bridge built by the Dong people and completed in 2010. It is 398 metres long and 18 metres wide with two carriageways. The seven towers display the traditional woodworking skills of the Dong people. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, span, reflections
PMR-D3809 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: a modern "Wind and Rain" bridge built by the Dong people and completed in 2010. It is 398 metres long and 18 metres wide with two carriageways. The seven towers display the traditional woodworking skills of the Dong people. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, span, reflections
PMR-D3808 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: a modern "Wind and Rain" bridge built by the Dong people and completed in 2010. It is 398 metres long and 18 metres wide with two carriageways. The seven towers display the traditional woodworking skills of the Dong people. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, span, reflections
PMR-D3807 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: a modern "Wind and Rain" bridge built by the Dong people and completed in 2010. It is 398 metres long and 18 metres wide with two carriageways. The seven towers display the traditional woodworking skills of the Dong people. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, span, reflections
PMR-D3805 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: a modern "Wind and Rain" bridge built by the Dong people and completed in 2010. It is 398 metres long and 18 metres wide with two carriageways. The seven towers display the traditional woodworking skills of the Dong people. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, span, reflections
PMR-D3082 The Philippines, Samar Island: typical pueblo in the tropical forest of Pantayahan Barangay, Western Samar. Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, palm trees, rain forest, luxuriant, vegetation, verdant, leafy, lush
PMR-D3081 The Philippines, Samar Island: typical riverine scenery in Western Samar with luxuriant vegetation. Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, palm trees, rain forest, wooded hill, verdant, leafy, lush
PMR482-03 Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver: the harbour and skyline under low cloud, from Stanley Park. Keywords: picturesque, moorings, boats, rain, high-rise buildings, metropolis, city, reflections
PMR137K-30 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: a typical "multi-track" route across the steppe. After heavy rain all the tracks may be impassable for wheeled traffic. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR018K-27 Slovenia, Radovljica: Lake Bled in the rain. Keywords: Jugoslavia, Yugoslavia
PMR556-5 Australia, Western Australia, Walpole: Tree Top Walk in the Valley of the Giants (Karri Trees) near the Rainbow Coast, from where the life in the tree canopy can be watched. Keywords: tropical, aerial way, rain forest, ecology
PMR678-01 Mongolia, Töv: Rotel bus negotiating a tricky patch of mud after heavy rain. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR593-05 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Restoration work taking place on the Temple of Quetzalcoatl with its four steps (Tablero-Talud System) and alternating heads of Tlaloc, the rain god, and Quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent.
PMR590-05 Mexico, Kabah: this extensive site, 20 kilometres from Uxmal, remains unexplored, apart from the "Palace of the Masks" (Codz Poop). The facade is covered, from top to bottom, with masks of Chac, the Mayan rain god. Keywords: Maya
PMR588-10 Mexico, Chichen Itza: "La Iglesia" (the church) shows evidence of Puuc design (unadorned masonry on the ground floor). Above are many hook-nosed masks of Chac, the Maya god of rain.
PMR571-09 Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: a group of Welwitschia mirabilis plants on the "Welwitschia Trail". The plant is reputed to live to an age of 1500 years on occasions. Water is obtained from the morning coastal mists: there is almost no rain in Namibia. It may be likened to a tree whose trunk grows downwards from the surface.
PMR571-08 Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: a male plant of Welwitschia mirabilis. The plant is reputed to live to an age of 1500 years on occasions. Water is obtained from the morning coastal mists: there is almost no rain in Namibia. It may be likened to a tree whose trunk grows downwards from the surface.
PMR571-07 Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: close up of a plant of Welwitschia mirabilis in flower; there are separate male and female plants. The plant is reputed to live to an age of 1500 years on occasions. Water is obtained from the morning coastal mists: there is almost no rain in Namibia. It may be likened to a tree whose trunk grows downwards from the surface.
PMR571-06 Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: a plant of Welwitschia mirabilis. The plant is reputed to live to an age of 1500 years on occasions. Water is obtained from the morning coastal mists: there is almost no rain in Namibia. It may be likened to a tree whose trunk grows downwards from the surface.
PMR571-05 Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: a variety of lichens, brought together by the park wardens for visitors, obtain their moisture from the morning mists: ther is almost no rain in Namibia.

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