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PMR099-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: view to the north-east with the North Ring Road and BMW Tower and Museum from the top of the Olympia Tower. Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, panorama, ring road
PMR099-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: view of the underpass on the North Ring Road, with the BMW Tower and Museum in the background; from the Olympia Park Bridge. Keywords: München, architecture, urban motorway, traffic flow
PMR-D11862 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): Coatis or Coatimundis (Nasua nasua) feeding in the local zoo. Keywords: animals, fauna, mammals, quadrupeds, ring-tailed
PMR-D11861 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): Coatis or Coatimundis (Nasua nasua) feeding in the local zoo. Keywords: animals, fauna, mammals, quadrupeds, ring-tailed
PMR-D9576 Iceland: mountainous scenery in the east of the island near Heydalir, where the Ring Road (No.1) bridges many rivers. Keywords: landscape, scenery, nature
PMR-D8202 Sweden, Öland Island: the lighthouse "Lange Jan" stands on the southern tip of the island, where a bird station rings and monitors the flow of migrant birds in spring and autumn. Keywords: architecture, beacon, Scandinavia
PMR-D8201 Sweden, Öland Island: the lighthouse "Lange Jan" stands on the southern tip of the island, where a bird station rings and monitors the flow of migrant birds in spring and autumn. Keywords: architecture, beacon, Scandinavia
PMR-D6500 Common or Ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in Wakehurst Gardens. Keywords: ornithology, birds, Galliforms, game, colourful
PMR-D1030 Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from 1441. One of the monks ringing the bell for prayers. Keywords: Buddhist, Siam, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0842 Myanmar, Yangon: inside a carriage of a local train on the city ring line. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR253-08 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: 15th century Vauban Rampart over the River Ill completed the ring of fortifications round the city. It now serves as a viewing terrace offering a fine panorama. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, reflections
PMR252-12 France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: 15th century Vauban Rampart over the River Ill completed the ring of fortifications round the city. It now serves as a viewing terrace offering a fine panorama. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, reflections
PMR241-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Siemens Office Block, Frankfurter Ring 152. Keywords: München, architecture, car park, offices, accommodation
PMR235-03 Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery well, showing the grounds and massive ring wall, 6 metres high and 3 metres thick, with octagonal towers on each corner. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR235-01 Romania, Moldavia, Sucevita: the monastery church with built-on vestibule. Founded by the Movila Brothers and built in 1582-4, it was the last of the "painted monasteries" to be completed. View of the living quarters, ring wall and defence tower, from the vestibule. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR234-06 Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: the frescoed church of Moldovita Monastery, showing the defensive ring-wall and gate house. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque
PMR-D2448 Iran, Naqsh-e Rostam: bas-relief of the investiture with the ring of kingship of Sassanid King Narseh (c. 293-303). The female figure presenting the ring is assumed to be the divinity Anahita. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, archeology
PMR-D2348 Iran, Bisotun: the towering cliffs are carved with a series of famous bas-reliefs dating from 520 BC, carried out on the orders of Darius I after his victory over the Medes. The three-language inscriptions enabled the first deciphering of the cuneiform script. *** Local Caption *** Here: the bas-relief of Ardashir II, receiving the ring of Kingship from Ahuramazda (right). Behind the king is Mithras standing on a lotus flower. Beneath their feet is the body of defeated Roman Emperor Julian. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, UNESCO, historic, heritage, antiquity, archeology, Sassanids, Persian Empire
PMR-D0919 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: the ring of stone pillars surrounding the zedi of Kaunghmudaw Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR475-09 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Olympic Esplanade: laid out for the 1992 Olympic Games, the Esplanada has as its centrepiece the Anell Olimpic (Olympic Ring) sculpture. Keywords: culture, spectacle, creation, modern art, work of art
PMR506-05 Turkey, Istanbul: Beyazit Meydani (Square) with the monumental gateway to Istanbul University and the Beyazit Tower. In the foreground the ubiquitous "simit" stall (sesame-covered bread rings). Keywords: entrepreneurs, Istanbul street scene, small business
PMR119K-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view from Zeppelin LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of Karl's Gate, Karlsplatz (Stachus) and the Inner Ring Road. Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation
PMR119K-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view east from Zeppelin LZ N07-100 Airship (D-LZZF) of the Georg-Brauchle-Ring, with the O2 building and Olympia Park. Keywords: Zeppelin, aerial view, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation
PMR116K-08 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: Bedouin graveyard in the desert, ring-fenced. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR107K-19 Peru, Lima, Miraflores: view to the south-east, of the beach and bay, ringed with modern residential blocks and hotels. Keywords: coastal resort, holiday resort, beach, swimming, bathing
PMR083K-31 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: male Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus). Keywords: birds, bird-watching, ornithology
PMR083K-30 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: male Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus). Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching
PMR083K-29 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Cetti's Warbler (Cettia cetti). Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching
PMR083K-28 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Fan-tailed Warbler or Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis). Keywords: birds, bird-watching, ornithology
PMR083K-27 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Fan-tailed Warbler or Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis). Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching
PMR083K-26 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus). Keywords: birds, bird-watching, ornithology
PMR083K-25 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus). Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching
PMR083K-24 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Olivacious Warbler (Hippolais pallida). Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching
PMR083K-23 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Olivacious Warbler (Hippolais pallida). Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching
PMR083K-14 Ring-tailed Lemurs (Lemur catta) roaming the trees at Hellabrunn Zoological Gardens. Keywords: München, monkeys, apes, animals, Simean species
PMR083K-13 Ring-tailed Lemurs (Lemur catta) roaming the trees at Hellabrunn Zoological Gardens. Keywords: München, Simean species, animals, apes, monkeys
PMR057K-11 England, Devon: Ring of Bells, a thatched public house in North Bovey, on Dartmoor.
PMR053K-19 Spain, New Castile: View of Toledo, with the cathedral and Alcazar, from a belvedere on the ring road, with the River Tagus (Tajo) looping round the city, in the foreground..
PMR044K-04 Russia: Uglich, one of the "Golden Ring" cities: the Church of St. Demetrius's Blood, built in 1692, and standing on the spot where the young tsarevich was murdered on 15th May 1591, probably on the orders of Boris Godunov. Blue and gold onion domes represent the sky and stars.
PMR044K-03 Russia: Uglich, one of the "Golden Ring" cities: the Church of St. Demetrius's Blood, built in 1692, and standing on the spot where the young tsarevich was murdered on 15th May 1591, probably on the orders of Boris Godunov.
PMR590-02 Mexico: Uxmal, (in the Maya language = "thrice built"), the second largest Maya site, centre of the puuc area, flourished between VI and IX centuries AD. Ball Court (juego de pelota), much smaller than Chichen Itza's, with lower target ring. On the same axis lies the entrance to the "Nunnery Quadrangle" in the background. Keywords: Maya
PMR589-02 Mexico, Chichen Itza: east wall of the ball court (juego de pelota) showing the goal or target ring, surmounted by the square Temple of the Jaguars Keywords: Maya

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