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PMR113K-04 USA, Oregon Coos Bay: N7765G, Cessna 172L floatplane (c/n 59465) taking off on a pleasure flight. Keywords: aviation, airline, floatplane, fun flights, civil aviation, aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, air rides

Travel (19 files)

PMR104-10 Egypt, Aswan: mounting camels on the west bank for the trip to the Tombs of the Nobles and Monastery of St. Simeon. Keywords: culture, desert, riding, colourful, costumes, sand
PMR-D6631 Northern Ireland, County Down, Castlewellan Forest Park: the castle was built 1856-58 by the Annesley family and is now used as a conference centre. The extensive gardens contain the National Arboretum of Northern Ireland. Horse-riding on Slievenaslat on the estate. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, estate, landscape, Rosebay Willowherb, Fireweed
PMR-D0247 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Jordanian, riding a donkey up the long path to "the monastery". Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR346-11 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Elephant rides. Keywords: culture, colourful, heritage, Pachyderm, tourists
PMR341-07 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Jungfraujoch (3466 metres): huskies taking a rest between sleigh rides, near the summit of the funicular station. Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets
PMR292-06 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. A pair of camels taking a break after giving rides to tourists. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
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
PMR152-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest Costume Procession: leading the procession, the "Munchner Kindl" (Little Monk), symbol of Munich, riding a dray horse. Keywords: colourful, beer festival, München, traditional, dirndl, uniform, national dress, regional dress, lederhosen, ceremonial
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-D2165 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Pa Huak with facade showing Buddha riding Airavata, the three-headed elephant from Hindu mythology which featured on the Lao flag before 1975. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR144K-20 Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): elephant rides, with Wat Phra Ram in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious, historic, national heritage
PMR529-07 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): the Lion of Babylon (head missing), sculpted from basalt, devouring a person; this animal is the symbol of the goddess "Ishtar", who would have been riding the lion. Keywords: architecture, sculpture, statue, monument, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia
PMR143K-17 Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. Elephant rides are available for visitors to the sanctuary. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR130K-02 Sweden, Gothenburg: toboggan ride on a frozen lake. Keywords: winter, snow, outdoor, healthy, child, family sport
PMR122K-21 Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: elephant rides. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR115K-25 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Horse rides are offered from the entrance as far as the start of the "Siq" (Gorge). Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR031K-36 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: Sleigh ride in the snow. Keywords: snow scene, holidays, horse-drawn sleigh, mountains
PMR071K-20 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oktoberfest Procession, Munich: Massenhausen Riding Group - Munich Civic Guard. Keywords: tradition, Munich, München, national dress, beer festival, lederhosen, dirndl, traditional costume, regional costume, local costume, national costume
PMR667-02 Thailand, Pattaya: Koh Larn Island (formerly Coral Island): colourful Buddhist temple at Naban, showing Buddha riding on the back of a turtle. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam

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