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PMR178-12
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Obertsrot: the village lies on the River Murg in the Black Forest and is overlooked by vineyards and the ruins of Schloss Eberstein.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR176-04
U.S.A., New York State, Niagara Falls: the American Falls with Bridal Veil Falls reflected in the Niagara River and the "Maid of the Mist" close to the cascade.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, waterfalls, spume, white water, foam, cataract, cascade, force, deluge

PMR176-03
U.S.A., New York State, Niagara Falls: Horseshoe Falls and Goat Island, with view upstream the Niagara River, from the top of the Canadian Skylon Tower (520 feet high).
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, waterfalls, spume, white water, foam, cataract, cascade, force, deluge

PMR175-11
U.S.A., New York State, Niagara Falls: view of the lip of the Horseshoe Falls where 136 million litres of water plunge 44 metres every minute, with part of the upstream Niagara River.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, waterfalls, spume, white water, foam, cataract, cascade, force, deluge

PMR175-07
U.S.A., New York State, Niagara Falls: view of the lip of the Horseshoe Falls where 136 million litres of water plunge 44 metres every minute, with part of the upstream Niagara River.
Keywords: heritage, picturesque, waterfalls, spume, white water, foam, cataract, cascade, force, deluge

PMR174-02
U.S.A., New York: United Nations General Assembly Building, from the gardens by the East River.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR173-09
U.S.A., New York: late sunset view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys) across the Hudson River to New Jersey.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-08
U.S.A., New York: early sunset view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys) across the Hudson River to New Jersey.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-05
U.S.A., New York: south-east view from the top of the Empire State Building (1472 feet high, 102 storeys) across the East River and Williamsburg Bridge.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR173-03
U.S.A., New York: the aircraft carrier "Intrepid", moored on the Hudson River, is now a naval museum. Among the aircraft displayed on deck are Grumman Albatross, North American Fury, Lockheed Neptune.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, carrier-borne, aviation, fighter, amphibian

PMR173-02
U.S.A., New York: the aircraft carrier "Intrepid", moored on the Hudson River, is now a naval museum. Among the aircraft displayed on deck are Grumman Albatross, North American Fury, Lockheed Neptune.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, carrier-borne, aviation, fighter, amphibian

PMR173-01
U.S.A., New York: Riverside Park, from the Hudson River, with Grant's Tomb (left) and Riverside Church.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city

PMR172-12
U.S.A., New York: United Nations Secretariat Building (skyscraper), Conference Building (foreground), and the General Assembly Building (right), from the East River. Chrysler Building in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-11
U.S.A., New York: United Nations Buildings from the East River.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-10
U.S.A., New York: Brooklyn Bridge (celebrating its centenary in 1983) from the East River, with the World Trade Center behind.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-09
U.S.A., New York: Manhattan skyline from the East River, with South Street Museum of Historic Ships. Behind are the World Trade Center and Chase Manhattan Bank Building (end on).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR172-07
U.S.A., New York: night view over the East River, with Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges from the top of the World Trade Center (1350 feet high, 110 storeys).
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, panorama, bird's-eye view, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high-rise

PMR164-03
U.S.A., Utah, Zion National Park: Virgin River in Zion Canyon, with Sentinel Mountain (2181 metres) behind.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage

PMR163-11
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Spectacular outcrops from the south rim in the region of Hermit's Rest. Looking over the south rim towards Grand Canyon Village. Seen from the air.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-10
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Spectacular outcrops from the south rim in the region of Havasupai Point. Typical semi-circular erosion of cliffs to form an "amphitheatre". Seen from the air. the air.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-09
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Spectacular outcrops from the south rim in the region of Havasupai Point. Seen from the air.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-08
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Colorado River, seen from the air, looking west. South rim of the Grand Canyon in the background.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-07
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Unidentified side canyon, running towards the north rim, seen from the air.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-06
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Bright Angel Canyon, seen from the air. Phantom Ranch is in the trees, just off the bottom of the picture.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-05
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. River gulley, with north rim of the canyon in the background, seen from the air.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-04
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. The muddy Colorado River, seen from the air, looking north.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-03
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: camping at Grand Canyon Village, in a wood of Ponderosa Pines.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, tent

PMR163-02
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Evening outlook from Grandview Point, with Pinyon Pines in the foreground.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR163-01
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Evening outlook from Grandview Point.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-12
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Late afternoon at Grandview Point; view looking north-east, with "Wotan's Throne" and "Vishnu Temple" visible.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-11
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Late afternoon at Grandview Point (7399 feet), with the branch of a Pinyon Pine.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-10
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View through the trees at Moran Point.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-09
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Moran Point.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-06
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View from Lipan Point, looking west.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-05
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View from Lipan Point, looking north.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-04
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Desert View Watchtower, overlooking the Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert, built by traditional Indian methods and decorated internally by Hopi Indian artists.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-03
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. The public viewing platform at Desert View (bottom right). The Painted Desert lies to the right.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-02
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View to the west from Desert View.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR162-01
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View to the north from Desert View.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-12
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View of the Bright Angel Trail from the south rim by Bright Angel Lodge.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-10
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Common flower on the south rim: Giant Red Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata).
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-09
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View of the Bright Angel Canyon, where the trail ascends to the north rim.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-08
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Typical flora of the south rim: Pinyon Pines, Utah Juniper Yuccas, etc.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-07
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. The Bright Angel Trail leading down to the suspension bridge over the Colorado River.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-06
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View from Yavapai Point on the south rim.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage

PMR161-02
U.S.A., Arizona: Black Canyon: the Colorado River on the downstream side of the Hoover Dam.
Keywords: spectacular, hydro power, ecology, electricity generation, engineering feat

PMR161-01
U.S.A., Arizona: Hoover Dam, on the Colorado River; at 726 feet high, one of the highest ever built.
Keywords: spectacular, hydro power, ecology, electricity generation, engineering feat

PMR160-12
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Shades of brown, ochre and yellow from a dried-up river bed, with distant blue hills.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR155-10
England, London: Cruiser "Belfast" on the River Thames, with Tower Bridge in the background.
Keywords: metropolis, capital city, culture, historic, national heritage, warship, naval museum

PMR155-06
England, London: Houses of Parliament, with reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, neo-Gothic, Big Ben

PMR146-06
Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: capital of the second Bulgarian Empire 1185-1396 (when the Turks arrived): The present-day town rises in picturesque terraces from the River Yantra which loops three times through the town.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, heritage, culture, City of the Tsars, reflections

PMR146-05
Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo: capital of the second Bulgarian Empire 1185-1396 (when the Turks arrived): The present-day town rises in picturesque terraces from the River Yantra which loops three times through the town.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, heritage, culture, City of the Tsars, reflections

PMR139-09
Italy, Rome: Piazza San Pietro (St. Peter's Square), Via della Conciliazione, and the River Tiber, seen from the top of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, palace, classical, monument, masonry, culture, capital city, Christian, Pope, Catholic, panora...

PMR135-11
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: "Mississippi Sternwheeler" on the River Rhine with the Siebengebirge (Seven Hills) in the background.
Keywords: quayside, jetty, mooring, boat, steamer, pleasure boat, cruiser

PMR135-10
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Bonn: "Mississippi Sternwheeler" on the River Rhine with the Siebengebirge (Seven Hills) in the background.
Keywords: quayside, jetty, mooring, boat, steamer, pleasure boat, cruiser

PMR135-09
Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Remagen-am-Rhein: the Rhine car ferry between Linz and Kripp.
Keywords: Eifel, reflections, river, boat, steamer, cruiser

PMR-D13331
Germany, Bavaria, Ebermannstadt: water wheel and sluice gates on an arm of the River Wiesent.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, Wiesent Valley

PMR-D13328
Germany, Bavaria, Ebermannstadt: one of the old water wheels on an arm of the River Wiesent, the hallmark of the modern town.
Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, Wiesent Valley

PMR-D12838
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Bad Wimpfen: the town dates back to Celtic times, and was an important Roman and Staufer centre when the Stauferpfalz (citadel) was built in the 12th century. The River Neckar from the wall of the Stauferpfalz, with the village of Offenau in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, cobbles, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, timber-frame, wattle and daub

PMR-D12822
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Heilbronn: River Neckar from the Friedrich Ebert Bridge, with colourful flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: attractive, culture, enchanting, heritage, nature, picturesque, reflections, scenic

PMR133-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Deutsches Museum on an island in the River Isar, with the Maximilianeum (Bavarian Parliament Building) in the distance.
Keywords: München, architecture, towers, picturesque, historic

PMR132-03
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Ulm: timber-frame houses in the "Fishermen's Quarter" by the River Danube.
Keywords: colourful, Swabia, heritage, architecture, half-timbered, historic, picturesque

PMR131-06
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: camping by the River Puttlach, not far from Pottenstein.
Keywords: picturesque, woods, tent, countryside, valley, rural

PMR123-06
England, Norfolk: Reedham Ferry on the River Yare.
Keywords: car ferry, crossing, river crossing, Norfolk Broads

PMR121-12
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: River Salzach and the Rudolfskai (Rudolph Quay) with Hohensalzburg Fortress on its hill behind.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture

PMR121-10
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view of the Cathedral, St Peter's Church and Hohensalzburg Fortress with the River Salzach in the foreground, from the Hettwer Bastion on the Mount of the Capuchins.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, Rudolfskai

PMR121-09
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view of the Cathedral and Hohensalzburg Fortress with the River Salzach in the foreground, from the Hettwer Bastion on the Mount of the Capuchins.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture

PMR121-05
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view from the Monchsberg, with the River Salzach and bridges, Holy Trinity Church and the wooded Mount of the Capuchins in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, Mönchsberg

PMR121-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wasserburg-am-Inn: the main gate, approached across the bridge over the River Inn.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic

PMR121-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wasserburg-am-Inn: backs of burgher houses on the main street, overlooking the River Inn.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic, reflections

PMR120-05
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the east from the Marienberg, with vineyard and St. Burkard's Romanesque Basilica on the near bank of the river, and the old university (red sandstone tower), St. Johannis' Church (top, left) and St. Stephan's Church (middle right) on the far bank of the River Main.
Keywords: reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Würzburg, Franconia, historic, panorama

PMR114-11
Italy, Lombardy, Chiavenna: a rocky river gorge divides the town, the capital of Valchiavenna, north of Lake Como, overlooked by the snow-capped Alps.
Keywords: historic, heritage, picturesque, mountains, spring

PMR114-10
Italy, Lombardy, Chiavenna: a rocky river gorge divides the town, the capital of Valchiavenna, north of Lake Como, overlooked by the snow-capped Alps.
Keywords: historic, heritage, picturesque, mountains, spring

PMR114-05
Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: the Bridge of Tiberius, built 14-21 AD across the River Marecchia, still carries much of the modern traffic entering Rimini.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, Roman

PMR114-04
Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Rimini: the Bridge of Tiberius, built 14-21 AD across the River Marecchia, still carries much of the modern traffic entering Rimini.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque, antiquity, Roman, reflections

PMR110-01
Egypt, Thebes: River Nile sunset, with feluccas.
Keywords: colouful, dusk, nightfall, tranquil

PMR108-11
Egypt, River Nile: feluccas "Nasser" and "Mary" about to set off on the last stretch to Luxor. Early morning.
Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows

PMR108-09
Egypt, River Nile: felucca "Nasser" coming about, close-in to shore.
Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows

PMR108-08
Egypt, River Nile: felucca "Nasser" coming up astern, with the sun behind.
Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows

PMR108-07
Egypt, River Nile: felucca "Nasser" with a full sail, passing some picturesque scenery.
Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows

PMR108-06
Egypt, River Nile: Ahmed, ship's boy on the felucca "Journ Ali".
Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows, crew

PMR108-05
Egypt, River Nile: Ahmed, ship's boy on the felucca "Journ Ali".
Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows, crew

PMR107-12
Egypt, River Nile: a trading felucca, fully laden, with a large spread of sail.
Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows

PMR107-10
Egypt, River Nile: felucca "Mary" coming about. Egypt, River Nile: felucca "Mary" coming about.
Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows

PMR107-08
Egypt, River Nile: felucca "Mary" on starboard tack.
Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows

PMR107-07
Egypt, River Nile: felucca "Journ Ali" moored at Kom Ombo.
Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows

PMR107-03
Egypt, River Nile: swimming from the feluccas "Nasser" and "Mary".
Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows, bathing

PMR107-02
Egypt, River Nile: captain of felucca "Journ Ali" with drum.
Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows, musical, rythm, percussion, tradition

PMR104-08
Egypt, Aswan: feluccas bringing visitors to Elephantine Island.
Keywords: culture, sailing boat, Nile, river, picturesque, reflections

PMR103-04
Egypt, Aswan: feluccas sailing on the River Nile; view from the steps of the Cataract Hotel.
Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, sailing boat, picturesque

PMR103-02
Egypt, Aswan: one of the older river Nile steamers, the "Memphis"; in the background the Aswan Oberoi Hotel on Elephantine Island.
Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture

PMR091-07
Austria, Vienna: allegorical figures on the Fountain of Athene, before the Parliament Building:
Above: law making and administration
Below: river gods Elbe and Moldau (left) and Donau (Danube) and Inn (behind). In the background the famous Burg Theatre can be seen.
Keywords: capital, city, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis, culture, sculpture, monument, art

PMR088-08
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: display of paintings by local artists on a terrace near the Piazzale Michelangelo, with the River Arno, cathedral, church of Santa Croce, and hills in the background.
Keywords: art market, city panorama

PMR088-07
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: display of paintings by local artists on a terrace near the Piazzale Michelangelo, with the River Arno, cathedral, Palazzo Vecchio, and Ponte Vecchio in the background.
Keywords: art market, city panorama

PMR087-12
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: the 14th century Ponte Vecchio spans the River Arno. Tourists thronging the gold- and silversmith's shops dating back to the 16th century.
Keywords: national heritage, historic bridge, heritage, architecture, attraction

PMR087-11
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: the 14th century Ponte Vecchio spans the River Arno. On either side are gold- and silversmith's shops dating back to the 16th century.
Keywords: bridges, national heritage, historic bridge

PMR087-10
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: artist painting the Ponte Vecchio and the River Arno.

PMR087-09
Italy, Tuscany, Florence/Firenze: the 14th century Ponte Vecchio spans the River Arno. On either side are gold- and silversmith's shops dating back to the 16th century.
Keywords: bridges, national heritage, historic bridge

PMR087-08
Italy, Verona, Volargne: the River Adige flowing through a gorge in the southern Alps. A nesting place for crag martins (Ptyonoprogne rupestris).
Keywords: heritage, cliffs, nature, countryside, Hirundinae, alpine, mountains

PMR084-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: rocky bed of the River Pollat, haunt of the Dipper
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, nature, fall, autumn colours, Allgau, alpine, ornithology

PMR083-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness".
Keywords: russet and gold, beech trees, trees, woods, autumn foliage, autumn leaves, fall

PMR083-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness".
Keywords: russet and gold, beech trees, trees, woods, autumn foliage, autumn leaves, fall

PMR083-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness".
Keywords: russet and gold, beech trees, trees, woods, autumn foliage, autumn leaves, fall

PMR083-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness".
Keywords: russet and gold, beech trees, trees, woods, autumn foliage, autumn leaves, fall

PMR083-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness".
Keywords: russet and gold, beech trees, trees, woods, autumn foliage, autumn leaves, fall

PMR083-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness".
Keywords: russet and gold, fall, autumn leaves, autumn foliage, woods, trees, beech trees

PMR083-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness".
Keywords: russet and gold, fall, autumn leaves, autumn foliage, woods, trees, beech trees

PMR083-03
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: "Henkersteg" ("Hangman's Bridge") and reflections in the River Pegnitz from the west.
Keywords: Nürnberg, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR083-02
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Weinstadel, once a warehouse for grain and wine, with its water tower and reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, architecture, timber-frame buildings, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR083-01
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: old roofed wooden bridge over the River Pegnitz, with the twin towers of St. Lawrence's Cathedral in the background.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR082-12
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Weinstadel, once a warehouse for grain and wine, with its water tower and reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, architecture, timber-frame buildings, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR082-11
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Henkersteg ("Hangman's Bridge") with Max Bridge visible on the far side, and reflections of arch in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR082-10
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Spital Bridge over the River Pegnitz with old burgher houses.
Keywords: Nürnberg, historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage

PMR082-09
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: the Heilig-Geist-Spital, a long established almshouse, part of which is on an island in the River Pegnitz
Keywords: Nürnberg, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR081-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: fishing in the River Isar from Prater Island, with the Maximilianeum just visible over the trees
Keywords: München, architecture, towers, picturesque, weir, autumn colours, tree-lined

PMR081-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Mallard on the River Isar with the Prince Regent Bridge (Prinzregentenbrucke) in the distance, and autumn foliage
Keywords: München, picturesque, colourful, ducks, waterfowl, gravelbanks

PMR081-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: peaceful scene on the banks of the River Isar, a few hundred yards from the bustle of the city centre
Keywords: München, picturesque, shady, trees, park, walking, strolling

PMR081-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Maximilianeum, seat of the Bavarian Parliament, built in 1857 by Friedrich Burklein, with the Maximilian Bridge over the River Isar
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, historic, reflections

PMR072-07
Italy, Vicenza, Bassano del Grappa: the old wooden roofed bridge spanning the River Brenta
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR072-06
Italy, Vicenza, Bassano del Grappa: view of the old town and River Brenta from the modern road bridge
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR068-01
Austria, Tyrol, Innsbruck: the wooden footbridge spanning the River Inn overlooked by the snow-capped northern chain of the Alps
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, spring, foliage

PMR067-10
Austria, Tyrol, Innsbruck: fishing from a bridge over the River Inn
Keywords: alpine, nature, alpine scenery, Alps, snow-capped, mountains

PMR067-09
Austria, Tyrol, Innsbruck: Forsythia flowers, and the northern alpine mountain range, from the bank of the River Inn
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, spring, blooms, snow-capped

PMR057-12
South Africa, Natal, Durban: Howick Falls, where the Umgeni River plunges 95 metres over a dolerite cliff
Keywords: waterfall, nature, countryside, vegetation, cascade, landscape

PMR055-12
Rhodesia, Victoria Falls: the Iron Railway Bridge spanning the Zambesi River, from the grounds of the Victoria Falls Hotel, with colourful bougainvillea in the foreground
Keywords: waterfalls, cascade, water power, overflow, inundation, deluge, hydro power, blossom, shrub, vivid

PMR050-02
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: view from the Stuttgart TV-Tower, looking east, with the River Neckar Valley in the distance
Keywords: panorama, aerial view, metropolis, urban spread

PMR049-06
East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: the former Yenidze cigarette factory, designed by architect Martin Hammitszch in oriental style in 1907 for entrepreneur Hugo Zietz, who imported tobacco from Yenidze in Thrace. (1977)
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque, dome, minarets

PMR049-05
East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: courtyard and north pavilion of the Zwinger, a Baroque Palace built by Poppelmann between 1711 -28. Rebuilt after war damage 1945-64. (1977)
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR049-04
East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: Post Platz, with part of the Zwinger on the left, and new buildings on the right (1977)
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR049-03
East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: ruins of the former Residenz, bombed by the RAF on the night of 13.2.45. A rebuild is planned (1977)
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR049-02
East Germany (GDR), Saxony, Dresden: the Zwinger, a Baroque Palace built by Poppelmann between 1711 -28. Rebuilt after war damage 1945-64. (1977)
Keywords: city, rebuilding, River Elbe, Rococo, metropolis, architecture, Baroque

PMR048-12
Poland, Warsaw: view of the Barbican and the town walls (about 50% intact, although entirely reconstructed), from the direction of the River Wisla (Weichsel)

PMR-D11871
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): the setting sun reflected in the River Ryck in Wieck, part of Greifswald.
Keywords: colourful, culture, golden, Hanseatic League, heritage, maritime, nautical, picturesque, sailing, sunset, yachts

PMR-D11868
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): yachts moored along the River Ryck in Wieck, part of Greifswald.
Keywords: colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, maritime, nautical, picturesque, sailing

PMR-D11851
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): yachts moored in Wieck, part of Greifswald, reflected in the waters of the River Ryck.
Keywords: colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, maritime, nautical, picturesque, sailing

PMR-D11845
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): yachts moored along the River Ryck in Wieck, part of Greifswald.
Keywords: colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, maritime, nautical, picturesque, sailing

PMR-D11844
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): yachts and other vessels moored along the River Ryck in Wieck, part of Greifswald.
Keywords: colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, maritime, nautical, picturesque, sailing

PMR-D11843
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): yachts moored along the River Ryck in Wieck, part of Greifswald.
Keywords: colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, maritime, nautical, picturesque, sailing

PMR-D11803
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Greifswald (Hansa Town): historic yacht moored in the harbour on the River Ryck.
Keywords: Hanseatic League, heritage, maritime, picturesque, sailing boat, tradition

PMR-D8636
Chile: Malleco Viaduct, crossing Malleco River Valley near Collipulli, was opened on 26th October 1890, at which time it was the highest bridge of that type in the world. It was constructed by the French company, Schneider et Cie.
Keywords: engineering, Latin America, railway bridge, South America, yellow

PMR-D11181
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia: Saklikent - site of a deep canyon, which lies about halfway between Patara and Fethiye, and whose walls rise vertically for 300 metres, providing welcome shade for the many visitors. Those who want to follow the gorge for the final 13 kilometres have to wade through the ice-cold, thigh-deep water.
Keywords: boulder-strewn, geology, gorge, river, tourist attraction

PMR-D11180
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia: Saklikent - site of a deep canyon, which lies about halfway between Patara and Fethiye, and whose walls rise vertically for 300 metres, providing welcome shade for the many visitors. Those who want to follow the gorge for the final 13 kilometres have to wade through the ice-cold, thigh-deep water.
Keywords: boulder-strewn, geology, gorge, river, tourist attraction

PMR-D11179
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia: Saklikent - site of a deep canyon, which lies about halfway between Patara and Fethiye, and whose walls rise vertically for 300 metres, providing welcome shade for the many visitors.
Keywords: geology, gorge, river, tourist attraction

PMR-D11178
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia: Saklikent - site of a deep canyon, which lies about halfway between Patara and Fethiye, and whose walls rise vertically for 300 metres, providing welcome shade for the many visitors.
Keywords: geology, gorge, river, tourist attraction

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-D11003
Germany, Lower Bavaria: the river Abens at Bad Gögging.
Keywords: bucolic, countryside, nature, peaceful, picturesque, reedbeds, riverine, rural scene

PMR030-03
Italy, Veneto, Verona: the old Roman stone bridge over the River Adige, the Ponte Pietra, and the Duomo with campanile (from 1187).
Keywords: architecture, panorama, heritage, historic, culture

PMR-D9625
Iceland, Vik: distant view of the Vatnajökull in the south-east of the island, with glacial-melt river in the foreground.
Keywords: ice, clouds, landscape, picturesque

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-D9530
Iceland, Gullfoss: the waterfalls where the Hvítá river falls 20 metres into a 2-kilometre-long canyon.
Keywords: picturesque, geology, landscape

PMR-D9529
Iceland, Gullfoss: the waterfalls where the Hvítá river falls 20 metres into a 2-kilometre-long canyon.
Keywords: picturesque, geology, landscape

PMR-D9526
Iceland, Thingvellir: the river Öxará forces its way through a wilderness of barren, volcanic rocks.
Keywords: picturesque, geology, waterfall

PMR-D9102
Argentina, Buenos Aires: the sailing ship ARA Presidente Sarmiento was built in 1898 as a training ship for the Argentinian Navy (Armada). She retired from seagoing service in 1938, but continued to sail Argentine rivers until 1961, since when she has been a stationary museum, moored in Puerto Madero.
Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, maritime, historic, heritage, veteran, vintage

PMR-D9099
Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Statue of Benito Quinquela Martin (1890-1977) a well-known local artist and philanthropist who painted port scenes, particularly La Boca.
Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, monument, memorial, culture

PMR-D9098
Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Even the quayside of the port basin of the Matanzas river has received the treatment.
Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians

PMR-D9097
Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Brightly coloured house-fronts and beckoning effigies tempt visitors into a bar on Caminito, the main pedestrian street.
Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians

PMR-D9096
Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. A demonstration of Tango dancing on the pedestrian street, Caminito.
Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians

PMR-D9095
Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. A shopping mall, off the main pedestrian street, Caminito.
Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians

PMR-D9094
Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Entrance to a shopping mall on the pedestrian street, Caminito.
Keywords: South America, street musicians, tango music, street vendors, grafitti, colourful, artistic, Latin America, capital city

PMR-D9093
Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Pope Franciscus greets the crowds in effigy, on the pedestrian street, Caminito.
Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians

PMR-D9092
Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. Gaily painted houses on the pedestrian street, Caminito.
Keywords: South America, street musicians, tango music, street vendors, grafitti, colourful, artistic, Latin America, capital city

PMR-D9091
Argentina, Buenos Aires: La Boca, a bohemian district, named after the nearby "mouth" of the Matanza river (Riachuelo), is popular with tourists. This grafitto mourns the hundreds of young people who went missing during the years of the Pinochet junta and are still unaccounted for.
Keywords: South America, capital city, Latin America, artistic, colourful, grafitti, street vendors, tango music, street musicians

PMR-D8888
Argentina, El Calafate: vivid turquoise waters of Lago Argentino, with river estuary in the foreground.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, colourful

PMR-D8852
Argentina, Perito Moreno: "Cueva de las Manos" (Cave of Hands), where prehistoric peoples left the imprints of their hands and illustrations of daily life, between 9000 and 13000 years ago. A UNESCO heritage site. View of cave in relation to the gorge of the River Pinturas.
Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia, historic, cave drawings

PMR-D8842
Argentina, Perito Moreno: Canadon del Rio Pinturas, a spectacular gorge, carved out by the River Pinturas.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, geology

PMR-D8841
Argentina, Perito Moreno: Canadon del Rio Pinturas, a spectacular gorge, carved out by the River Pinturas.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, geology

PMR-D8840
Argentina, Perito Moreno: Canadon del Rio Pinturas, a spectacular gorge, carved out by the River Pinturas, and site of the "Cueva de las Manos" (Cave of Hands), where prehistoric peoples left the imprints of their hands and illustrations of daily life, between 9000 and 13000 years ago.
Keywords: South America, cave drawings, historic, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, geology

PMR-D8839
Argentina, Perito Moreno: Canadon del Rio Pinturas, a spectacular gorge, carved out by the River Pinturas.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, geology

PMR-D8838
Argentina, Perito Moreno: Canadon del Rio Pinturas, a spectacular gorge, carved out by the River Pinturas.
Keywords: South America, geology, mountains, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia

PMR-D8836
Argentina, Perito Moreno: Canadon Caracoles Chico, a spectacular gorge, carved out by the River Chico.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, geology

PMR-D8835
Argentina, Perito Moreno: Canadon Caracoles Chico, a spectacular gorge, carved out by the River Chico.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains, geology

PMR-D8828
Chile, El Maiten: view from the Puente Rio Maiten bridge, where the river has carved out a deep gorge.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains

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-D8774
Chile, Patagonia: view of the Ibanez River valley with snow-capped Andes in the distance.
Keywords: South America, scenery, Latin America, mountains

PMR-D8767
Chile, Patagonia: colourful wild lupins (Lupinus) growing in a river valley near the Carretera Austral (Ruta 7), south of Coyhaique.
Keywords: South America, Andes, scenery, Latin America, botany, nature, phytography, plants

PMR-D8766
Chile, Patagonia: colourful wild lupins (Lupinus) growing in a river valley near the Carretera Austral (Ruta 7), south of Coyhaique.
Keywords: South America, Andes, scenery, Latin America, botany, nature, phytography, plants

PMR-D8765
Chile, Patagonia: colourful wild lupins (Lupinus) growing in a river valley near the Carretera Austral (Ruta 7), south of Coyhaique.
Keywords: South America, Andes, scenery, Latin America, botany, nature, phytography, plants

PMR-D8761
Chile, Puyuhuapi: view of the River Cisne from the Viaducto Piedra el Gato on the Carretera Austral (Ruta 7).
Keywords: South America, Andes, scenery, Latin America, river, viaduct, highway

PMR-D8760
Chile, Puyuhuapi: part of theViaducto Piedra el Gato on the Carretera Austral (Ruta 7) which follows the Rio Cisne through a gorge, with Rotel bus.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, highway, viaduct, river, Latin America, scenery, Andes

PMR-D8745
Chile. Chaiten: confluence of the Rio Palena and the Rio Frio (lower centre).
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, rainforest, rivers, Latin America

PMR-D8738
Chile. Chaiten: path of the lahar (mud slide) which engulfed the village of Villa Santa Lucia on 16th December 2017 in which five people died. The nearby volcano Chaiten erupted in May 2008, changing the course of the river Blanco which submerged the town of Chaiten.
Keywords: South America, landslide, razing, uprooting, avalanche, devastation, natural disasters, geology, Latin America

PMR-D8736
Chile. Chaiten: path of the lahar (mud slide) which engulfed the village of Villa Santa Lucia on 16th December 2017 in which five people died. The nearby volcano Chaiten erupted in May 2008, changing the course of the river Blanco which submerged the town of Chaiten.
Keywords: South America, landslide, razing, uprooting, avalanche, devastation, natural disasters, geology, Latin America

PMR-D8734
Chile. Chaiten: path of the lahar (mud slide) which engulfed the village of Villa Santa Lucia on 16th December 2017 in which five people died. The nearby volcano Chaiten erupted in May 2008, changing the course of the river Blanco which submerged the town of Chaiten.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, geology, natural disasters, devastation, avalanche, uprooting, razing, landslide

PMR-D8733
Chile. Chaiten: path of the lahar (mud slide) which engulfed the village of Villa Santa Lucia on 16th December 2017 in which five people died. The nearby volcano Chaiten erupted in May 2008, changing the course of the river Blanco which submerged the town of Chaiten.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, geology, natural disasters, devastation, avalanche, uprooting, razing, landslide

PMR-D8732
Chile. Chaiten: path of the lahar (mud slide) which engulfed the village of Villa Santa Lucia on 16th December 2017 in which five people died. The nearby volcano Chaiten erupted in May 2008, changing the course of the river Blanco which submerged the town of Chaiten.
Keywords: South America, landslide, razing, uprooting, avalanche, devastation, natural disasters, geology, Latin America

PMR-D8688
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: the Petrohue River continues in a winding canyon below the waterfalls.
Keywords: South America, rapids, rocky, canyon, Latin America

PMR-D8687
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: view of the Valdivian temperate rainforest with snow-capped volcano, Osorno (2652 m.), in the background, and Petrohue River in the foreground.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, wooded, landscape, Andes

PMR-D8684
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: the Petrohue River Waterfalls, with snow-capped volcano. Osorno (2.652 m.), in the background.
Keywords: South America, Andes, white water, rapids, rocky, canyon, Latin America, wooded, landscape

PMR-D8683
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: the Petrohue River Waterfalls, with snow-capped volcano. Osorno (2.652 m.), in the background.
Keywords: South America, white water, rapids, rocky, canyon, Latin America, wooded, landscape

PMR-D8682
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: visitor-bridge above the Petrohue River Waterfalls.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Latin America, canyon, rocky, rapids, white water

PMR-D8681
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: the Petrohue River Waterfalls.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Latin America, rocky, rapids, white water

PMR-D8680
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: the Petrohue River below the waterfalls.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Latin America, canyon, rocky, rapids, white water

PMR-D8635
Chile: Malleco Viaduct, crossing Malleco River Valley near Collipulli, was opened on 26th October 1890, at which time it was the highest bridge of that type in the world. It was constructed by the French company, Schneider et Cie.
Keywords: South America, railway bridge, yellow, engineering, Latin America

PMR-D8260
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: facades reflected in a branch of the River Oker, in "Little Venice".
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8149
Norway, Rogaland: approaching Voss, Route 13 passes along a steep-sided valley where a small bridge crosses the river.
Keywords: Scandinavia, landscape, scenic, picturesque, wild, countryside, nature

PMR-D8148
Norway, Rogaland: a wooded river valley near Nesflaten.
Keywords: Scandinavia, wild, granite, rocky, landscape, scenic, picturesque

PMR-D8147
Norway, Rogaland: white water rapids on a river near Nesflaten.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, scenic, landscape, rocky, granite, wild

PMR-D8028
Sweden, Gothenburg: view of the Göta Älv (river) and harbour installations from the top of the Lilla Bommen building (86 metres).
Keywords: Scandinavia, panorama, port, dockyard, shipping, commerce

PMR-D7980
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: view to the east from the Marienberg, with vineyard and St. Burkard's Romanesque Basilica on the near bank of the river, and the old Main bridge, Marienkapelle, Cathedral of St. Killian, old university (red sandstone tower), St. Johannis' Church (top, centre) and St. Stephan's Church (middle right) on the far bank of the River Main.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, historic, panorama

PMR-D7969
Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the main courtyard of the Marienberg Fortress: The Brunnentempel, built to house the well, which reaches down to the water level of the River Main. The statues are (left to right): Daniel with the lion; Hercules forcing open the lion's muzzle, and St Hieronymus. On the roof, the gilded figure of Fortuna on a rolling ball.
Keywords: architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, historic, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, sculpture, stone-carving

PMR-D7960
Germany, Bavaria, Würzburg: The Marienberg, with its fortress, is one of the oldest sites of settlement in Franconia, going back to at least 1000 BC. The present fortress was started about 1200 and remained the seat of the Prince-Bishops until 1719. It was remodelled into a Renaissance palace by Julius Echter from about 1600. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred. View with part of the bridge over the River Main.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, fortifications, defence

PMR-D7939
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: historic bridge over the River Tauber, with statue of a saint.
Keywords: picturesque, stone-carving, sculpture, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage

PMR-D7938
Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: historic bridge over the River Tauber, with statue of a saint.
Keywords: picturesque, stone-carving, sculpture, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage

PMR-D7924
Germany, Baden-Württemberg: the Tauber Valley near Bettwar.
Keywords: picturesque, River Tauber, nature, countryside, rural, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road

PMR-D7704
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberaudorf: "Gasthof Zollhaus" was previously the customs house dealing with salt shipments on the River Inn.
Keywords: picturesque, facade, wall paintings, architecture, hostelry, hotel, inn

PMR-D7524
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a grove of conifers in the wild scenery of Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l.
Keywords: Africa, trees, colourful, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque

PMR-D7523
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: sure-footed sheep in search of grass on the barren rocks in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l.
Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7522
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: sure-footed sheep in search of grass on the barren rocks in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l.
Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7521
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: wild scenery in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l.
Traces of chalk, washed out of the rock strata above.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, geology, colourful

PMR-D7520
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: caterpillars of the Pine Processionary Moth (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) crossing the road in procession in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l.
Keywords: lepidoptera, wildlife, nature, larva, insect, Thaumetopoeidae

PMR-D7519
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: wild scenery in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic

PMR-D7518
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: wild scenery in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7517
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) , showing some of the more recent housing, and the green vegetation of the oasis.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7516
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) , showing some of the more recent housing.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7515
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley)
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic

PMR-D7514
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley), winding its green way through the barren mountains, with a Berber village in the distance.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, geology, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim

PMR-D7513
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley), winding its green way through the barren mountains, Cultivated fields are found even in narrow gorges.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, geology, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim

PMR-D7512
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley), winding its green way through the barren mountains, with a Berber village in the distance.
Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, geology, picturesque

PMR-D7511
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley)
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic

PMR-D7510
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley)
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7509
Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: barren landscape beyond the green oasis in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley).
Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, colourful, geology, picturesque

PMR-D7504
Morocco, Ouarzazate: Ait Benhaddou, a carefully restored ksar or fortified kasbah of adobe, spreads picturesquely up a hill crowned by a fortress. It has been used in the making of numerous films, including "Sodom and Gomorrha" , "Lawrence of Arabia", "Alexander the Great" and "Gladiator". Part of the old town from above, with the river in the background.
Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, fortifications, UNESCO

PMR-D7492
Morocco, Tineghir: walking in the luxuriant vegetation of the oasis near the river Todra
Keywords: Africa, date palms, landscape, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, oasis, crops, fields

PMR-D7490
Morocco, Tineghir: walking in the luxuriant vegetation of the oasis near the river Todra. Many Berber villages are being abandoned for more modern accommodation, and the adobe walls are crumbling.
Keywords: Africa, fields, crops, oasis, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature, landscape

PMR-D7489
Morocco, Tineghir: walking in the luxuriant vegetation of the oasis near the river Todra. Many Berber villages are being abandoned for more modern accommodation, and the adobe walls are crumbling.
Keywords: Africa, landscape, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, oasis, crops, fields

PMR-D7488
Morocco, Tineghir: walking in the luxuriant vegetation of the oasis near the river Todra
Keywords: Africa, landscape, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, oasis, crops, fields

PMR-D7487
Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, where the fertile ground is extensively cultivated, and a string of Berber villages follows the river.
Keywords: Africa, landscape, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, oasis, crops, fields

PMR-D7485
Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, Here the river flows through the Todra Gorge, whose walls rise 300 metres, and which is only 10 metres wide in some places.
Keywords: Africa, shady, rocky, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature

PMR-D7484
Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, Here the river flows through the Todra Gorge, whose walls rise 300 metres, and which is only 10 metres wide in some places.
Keywords: Africa, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, rocky, shady

PMR-D7483
Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, Here the river flows through the Todra Gorge, whose walls rise 300 metres, and which is only 10 metres wide in some places. The hotel on the far shore was destroyed by a rock fall some years ago but has been partially rebuilt.
Keywords: Africa, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, rocky, shady

PMR-D7482
Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, where the fertile ground is extensively cultivated, and a string of Berber villages follows the river. In the foreground a row of colourful fabrics offered by a roadside trader.
Keywords: Africa, landscape, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, oasis, crops, fields, date palms

PMR-D7481
Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, where the fertile ground is extensively cultivated, and a string of Berber villages follows the river.
Keywords: Africa, date palms, fields, crops, oasis, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature, landscape

PMR-D7480
Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, where the fertile ground is extensively cultivated, and a string of Berber villages follows the river.
Keywords: Africa, landscape, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, oasis, crops, fields, date palms

PMR-D7479
Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, where the fertile ground is extensively cultivated, and a string of Berber villages follows the river.
Keywords: Africa, landscape, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, oasis, crops, fields, date palms

PMR-D7478
Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, where the fertile ground is extensively cultivated, and a string of Berber villages follows the river.
Keywords: Africa, date palms, fields, crops, oasis, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature, landscape

PMR-D7476
Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, where the fertile ground is extensively cultivated, and a string of Berber villages follows the river.
Keywords: Africa, fields, crops, oasis, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature, landscape

PMR-D7475
Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, where the fertile ground is extensively cultivated, and a string of Berber villages follows the river.
Keywords: Africa, fields, crops, oasis, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature, landscape

PMR-D7456
Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains: Ouadi Ziz (Ziz River Valley), overlooking the Tafilalet river oasis system where over 700,000 date palm trees grow. A Berber village in the forground.
Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature, landscape

PMR-D7455
Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains: Ouadi Ziz (Ziz River Valley), overlooking the Tafilalet river oasis system where over 700,000 date palm trees grow. A Berber village in the forground.
Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature, landscape

PMR-D7454
Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains: Ouadi Ziz (Ziz River Valley), overlooking the Tafilalet river oasis system where over 700,000 date palm trees grow.
Keywords: Africa, landscape, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim

PMR-D7453
Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains: Zaabal Tunnel in the Ziz River canyon was hacked out of the rock by French legionnaires without the use of any special tools.
Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature, landscape

PMR-D7452
Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains: the rocky, barren Ziz river canyon near 2000 metres a.s.l.
Keywords: Africa, landscape, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim

PMR-D6830
Ireland, County Kerry, Sneem: the River Sneem flows through the centre of the town and the olld stone bridge carries the main road across.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, rocks

PMR-D6790
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: The Aasleagh Falls, where the River Erriff crosses the border with County Mayo, flowing on to Killary Harbour.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, scenery, countryside, nature, waterfall, wild

PMR-D6789
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara: The River Erriff on the border of County Mayo, just below the Aasleagh Falls.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, scenery, countryside, nature

PMR-D6754
Ireland, County Mayo, Cong: ruins of Cong Abbey (Augustinian), which dates back to the 8th century but has been rebuilt many times. In the late 16th century the abbey was suppressed and fell into ruin. It posesses some notable early gothic stone carvings. Here: the monk's 15/16th century stone-built fishing house, built out over the River Cong.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque

PMR-D6750
Northern Ireland, Londonderry/Derry: the red-brick neo-gothic Guildhall building, built in 1890 (rebuilt after a fire in 1908), stands outside the city walls, close to the River Foyle.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, metropolis, culture

PMR-D6749
Northern Ireland, Londonderry/Derry: Peace Bridge, opened on 25th June 2011, connects the Protestant walled city with the Catholic quarter on the opposite side of the River Foyle. The red-brick Guildhall stands on the far side of the river.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, metropolis, culture, engineering, construction, suspension

PMR-D6622
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. Footbridge over the River Boyne, with neo-gothic St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6621
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: ruins of Old Mellifont Abbey, the first Cistercian abbey in the country, founded in 1152, closed after the dissolution in 1539. Footbridge over the River Boyne, with the new shopping complex built out over the river on stilts.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6620
Ireland, Louth, Drogheda: view from the roadbridge over the River Boyne, with St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church on the left and a Martello tower on the Millmount (possibly a prehistoric burial mound) ahead.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, architecture, picturesque

PMR-D6579
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: O'Connell Bridge (1880) over the River Liffey, with O'Connell Monument in the background.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6578
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the Ha'penny Bridge (1816) over the River Liffey, with Bachelors Walk on the right.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR-D6523
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the round lookout tower, 33 metres high, which has stood unchanged for a thousand years, seen from the tiny river Poulanass.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, picturesque, architecture, mediaeval

PMR-D6312
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: timber-framed houses on the island in the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6267
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: peaceful scene with reflections in the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6266
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: peaceful scene with reflections in the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6265
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the weir on the River Wörnitz with the 400-year-old St. Barbara's Church in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6264
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: view of the village from the stone bridge with reflections in the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6263
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the old stone bridge over the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6262
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz and the old town of Harburg with its original stone bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6261
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz and the old town of Harburg with its original stone bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6260
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz, the town of Harburg, and the main road which tunnels through the hill below.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6248
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: the castle of Harburg, dating back to before 1150, is one of the largest and best-preserved in southern Germany. View from the ramparts, with the River Wörnitz, the town of Harburg, and the main road which tunnels through the hill below.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, fortress, fortification, defence

PMR-D6238
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: reflections of the Riedl Gate in the waters of the River Wörnitz arm.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6228
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: path alongside the town wall and the arm of the River Wörnitz with the Färbertorl, a mediaeval defence tower, in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6227
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Donauwörth: Rieder Tor, the sole remaining town gate, with bridge over the River Wörnitz to Ried Island.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6194
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the weir on the River Lech, backed by a row of gabled houses and overlooked by the former Jesuit grammar school and church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6193
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the weir on the River Lech backed by a row of gabled houses and overlooked by the former Jesuit grammar school and church.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6176
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Landsberg am Lech: the weir on the River Lech, built in 14th century to provide a mill stream.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D6097
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: estuary of the River Adur, with St. Nicolas' Church, dating back to Anglo-Saxon origins. On the left is the footbridge spanning the river.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Norman, boats, harbour, port, fishing

PMR-D6096
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: estuary of the River Adur at low tide, with sailing boats on the mud flats.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Norman, boats, harbour, port, fishing, reflections

PMR-D6095
England, West Sussex, Shoreham: estuary of the River Adur, with St. Nicolas' Church, dating back to Anglo-Saxon origins.
Keywords: architecture, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Norman, boats, harbour, port, fishing

PMR-D5825
Oman, Nakhal: the river, just below the warm springs of Ain A'Thawwarah, is a popular place for local people to paddle and bathe.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, spa

PMR-D5450
Switzerland, Zurich: view of the River Limmat and its bridges, from the Lindenhof hill.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5441
Switzerland, Zurich: cruise boat terminal on Bürkliplatz, with the Quaibrücke, the first bridge over the River Limmat and the Grossmünster in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic

PMR-D5433
Switzerland, Zurich: footbridge over the River Limmat, with an impressive row of river facades, and the towers of the Grossmünster in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5431
Switzerland, Zurich: Bellevue Platz, with boats on the River Limmat, from Bürkliplatz.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5430
Switzerland, Zurich: view of the Münsterbrücke over the River Limmat, with medieval facades.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5428
Switzerland, Zurich: the twin towers of the Grossmünster, across the River Limmat, from Bürkliplatz.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5427
Switzerland, Zurich: the twin towers of the Grossmünster, across the River Limmat, from Bürkliplatz, with moored boats in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, colourful

PMR-D5426
Switzerland, Zurich: the twin towers of the Grossmünster, across the River Limmat, from Bürkliplatz.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5425
Switzerland, Zurich: Bellevue Platz and Quaibrücke, the last bridge over the River Limmat.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene

PMR-D5329
Uzbekistan, Jizzakh Province: following the old Silk Road along the Serashan Valley, now equipped with new bridges.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, Sunni Islam, river, landscape, parched

PMR-D5233
Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: Malik Sardoba, a 14th century water cistern fed by the River Serafschan to supply the former fortified caravanserai and Rabat Malik Palace.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir

PMR-D5232
Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: Malik Sardoba, a 14th century water cistern fed by the River Serafschan to supply the former fortified caravanserai and Rabat Malik Palace. View inside the cistern.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir

PMR-D5231
Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: Malik Sardoba, a 14th century water cistern fed by the River Serafschan to supply the former fortified caravanserai and Rabat Malik Palace.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir

PMR-D5230
Uzbekistan, Province Bukhara, Maklikrabot: Malik Sardoba, a 14th century water cistern fed by the River Serafschan to supply the former fortified caravanserai and Rabat Malik Palace. The information kiosk is in the form of a traditionally-shaped blue-lacquered jug.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, aqueduct, canal, reservoir

PMR-D5123
Uzbekistan, Surkhandarya Province: landscape en route to Termiz - sandstone mountain ranges and red earth with a sparse covering of vegetation. A herd of goats makes its way along the river valley.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, culture, heritage, geology, topography, scenic, desolate, livestock

PMR-D5021
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): spectacular scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, descending from the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres). Confluence of two rivers, one with muddy, red water, and the other with clear, turquoise water.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains

PMR-D5020
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): spectacular scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, descending from the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres). Confluence of two rivers, one with muddy, red water, and the other with clear, turquoise water.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains

PMR-D5019
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): spectacular scenery in the Tian Shan Mountains, descending from the Irkeshtam Pass (3450 metres). Confluence of two rivers, one with muddy, red water, and the other with clear, turquoise water.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains

PMR-D4955
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4954
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4951
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4950
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4949
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4948
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4947
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4946
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4945
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4944
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4943
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4942
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway, Ghez River Canyon: colourful rocks and verdant vegetation combine to provide unforgettable scenery on the approach to the Pamir Mountains, the "roof of the world".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive, spectacular

PMR-D4913
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
View of the eastern complex, on the other side of the Kuqa River.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4909
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site.
View of the eastern complex, on the other side of the Kuqa River.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO

PMR-D4900
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Southern Buddhist Temple, a cave-temple, is an imposing earthen mound, 20 metres long.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4899
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Southern Buddhist Temple, a cave-temple, is an imposing earthen mound, 20 metres long.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4896
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Northwest Buddhist Temple, built in the 5th century and restored during the 9th-10th centuries.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4895
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4894
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4893
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4892
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4891
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4890
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4889
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4888
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4887
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4886
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. Bust of a successful general.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan, statue, soldier

PMR-D4885
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. The Disney-style facade of the entry hall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan

PMR-D4791
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Old burgher houses on the bank of the River Danube, facades reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D4790
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Colourful old burgher houses on Stadtamhof, on the far side of the River Danube, with the cathedral in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, picturesque

PMR-D4789
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Colourful old burgher houses on Stadtamhof, on the far side of the River Danube.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, culture, picturesque

PMR-D4732
The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: pineapple flower.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle, sandy, bathing, botany, plants, horticulture, fruit

PMR-D4731
The Philippines, Eastern Visayas, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: view of Malajog Beach.
Keywords: landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle, sandy, bathing

PMR-D4680
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: ferryboat crossing to Koh Oknha Tey (Silk Island) from Koh Dach (Mekong Island).
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, transport, river

PMR-D4649
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Phnom, founded in 1373, according to legend to house four statues of Buddha rescued from the Mekong River by Madame Penh. The main entrance is by the eastern stairway, guarded by nagas.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, temple

PMR-D4648
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Phnom, founded in 1373, according to legend to house four statues of Buddha rescued from the Mekong River by Madame Penh. A monk in the grounds and bougainvillea blossom.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, temple, colourful, gardens

PMR-D4647
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Phnom, founded in 1373, according to legend to house four statues of Buddha rescued from the Mekong River by Madame Penh. View of the interior of the vihara, with presiding figure of Buddha.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, temple

PMR-D4627
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the waterfront across the Tonle Sap River, from Koh Dach (Mekong Island) with traditional boats, some acting as dwellings, moored in the foreground.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, skyline, panorama, waterway

PMR-D4626
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the latest high-rise blocks across the Tonle Sap River, from Koh Dach (Mekong Island).
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, skyline, panorama, waterway

PMR-D4625
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the waterfront and the Grand Waterfront Hotel across the Tonle Sap River, from Koh Dach (Mekong Island).
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, skyline, panorama, waterway, architecture

PMR-D4624
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the waterfront and Sisowath Quay across the Tonle Sap River, from Koh Dach (Mekong Island) with traditional boats moored in the foreground.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, skyline, panorama, waterway

PMR-D4621
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the city from the roof of the Grand Waterfront Hotel, with the Tonle Sap River in the background.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, accommodation, panorama, rooftops

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-D4595
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the promenade and Tonle Sap River shortly before the confluence with the Mekong.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, waterway

PMR-D4494
England, Devon, Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary: North American river otters (Lontra canadensis).
Keywords: wild animals, mammals, carnivores, feeding

PMR-D4493
England, Devon, Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary: North American river otter (Lontra canadensis).
Keywords: wild animals, mammals, carnivores, feeding

PMR-D4426
The Philippines, Samar Island: lush vegetation crowds the banks of the river near the village of Longsub.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, lush, verdant, cultivation, crop, grain, staple

PMR-D4421
The Philippines, Samar Island: crossing a river to the neighbouring village, Longsub.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, lush, verdant, outrigger, boat

PMR-D4420
The Philippines, Samar Island: local outrigger trading boat, with dense jungle vegetation on the river bank, behind.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, lush, verdant, outrigger, boat

PMR-D4419
The Philippines, Samar Island: crossing a river to the neighbouring village, Longsub.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, lush, verdant, outrigger, boat

PMR-D4418
The Philippines, Samar Island: crossing a river to the neighbouring village, Longsub.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, lush, verdant, outrigger, boat

PMR-D4417
The Philippines, Samar Island: Bangon Waterfalls..
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, lush, verdant

PMR-D4414
The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: bathers cooling off at Malajog Beach.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle, sandy, leisure

PMR-D4413
The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: view along the coast.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle

PMR-D4412
The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: view along the coast.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle

PMR-D4411
The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: view along the coast.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle

PMR-D4410
The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: the ridge path runs through lush vegetation.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, jungle

PMR-D4409
The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: view of Malajog Beach.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle, sandy, bathing

PMR-D4408
The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: Saribus rotundifolius or footstool palm or Anahaw, the unofficial national leaf of the Philippines, whose leaves are used for thatching.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle, botany, flora

PMR-D4407
The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Ridge Nature Reserve: view along the coast.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle

PMR-D4406
The Philippines, Samar Island: Turtle Island, off Malajog Beach
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, verdant, lush, jungle

PMR-D4291
The Philippines, Samar Island: Bangon Waterfalls..
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river

PMR-D4290
The Philippines, Samar Island: children playing in the lower reaches of Bangon Waterfalls..
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, slide, recreation, enjoyment, fun

PMR-D4289
The Philippines, Samar Island: the lower reaches of Bangon Waterfalls..
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river

PMR-D4288
The Philippines, Samar Island: the lower reaches of Bangon Waterfalls..
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river

PMR-D4212
England, Sussex, Littlehampton: waterfront on the River Arun estuary, with yacht moorings.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, port, harbour, boats, jetty, quay, promenade

PMR-D1200
People's Republic of China, Tibet: a lookout terrace on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, at a former river-burial point.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, landscape

PMR-D1199
People's Republic of China, Tibet: fishing boats on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, with plantations of poplar trees in the background.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1198
People's Republic of China, Tibet: an arm of the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River.
Keywords: architecture, landscape, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1197
People's Republic of China, Tibet: an arm of the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, with plantations of poplar trees.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1196
People's Republic of China, Tibet: new bridge over the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River near Dagar.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1157
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1156
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong. Illuminated boat passing in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1155
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong. Illuminated boat passing in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1154
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong. Illuminated boat passing in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1153
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong. Illuminated boat passing in the foreground.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1152
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1151
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture

PMR-D1150
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the Bund at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River, from Pudong.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture

PMR-D1144
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: skyscrapers of Pudong, with Oriental Pearl TV Tower, World Financial Centre, Jinmao Tower and Huangpu River, from the Bund.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D0996
Myanmar, Yangon: aerial view of the Aung Zeya Suspension Bridge over the Hlaing River.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon

PMR-D0948
Myanmar, Bagan: Bagan Jetty, on the Ayeyarwady River, from Bupaya.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0945
Myanmar, Mandalay: sunset on the Ayeyarwady River, from the Mandalay jetty.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0944
Myanmar, Mandalay: ablutions and clothes-washing in the Ayeyarwady River.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0936
Myanmar, Mandalay: light cargo boat on the Ayeyarwady River near Mingun.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0935
Myanmar, Mandalay: light cargo boat on the Ayeyarwady River near Mingun.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0934
Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: the ferryboat, waiting to return to Mandalay, about 1-hour away on the Ayeyarwady River.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0921
Myanmar, Mandalay: barge, laden with timber, on the Ayeyarwady River.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0920
Myanmar, Mandalay: roadside stall serving breakfasts near the jetty on the Ayeyarwady River.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0913
Myanmar, Mandalay: distant view of the British-built Ava bridge, the only bridge to span the Ayeyarwady River until recent years. Now replaced with a new bridge. Plumeria flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0839
Myanmar, Yangon: view of Sule Paya and Yangon River from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of the Sakura Tower.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0830
Myanmar, Yangon: the 23-tonne Maha Ganda bell, cast in 1775-9, removed by the British but dropped in the Yangon River. Later recovered by the Burmese and displayed on the platform of Shwedagon Paya.
Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0791
Thailand, Bangkok: Rama VIII Suspension Bridge over the Chao Phraya River.
Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0685
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: view of the town and Judenturm (Jews' Tower) from the River Pegnitz, with the weir in the foreground.
Keywords: Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, flowers

PMR-D0684
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: view of the town and Johanneskirche (St. John's Church) from the river, with colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, flowers

PMR-D0683
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: view of the town and Johanneskirche (St. John's Church) from the river, with colourful flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, flowers

PMR-D0682
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Heilig-Geist-Spital (Holy Ghost Hospital), built 1332-39, floodlit at night, and reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Franconia, Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D0563
Laos, Vientiane: aerial view of Vientiane and the River Mekong.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, largest city, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom

PMR-D0509
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: River Ammer, flowing from the Ammergauer Alps through autumn scenery.
Keywords: picturesque, countryside, nature

PMR-D0173
Brazil, Iguazu: the River Iguazu below the falls.
Keywords: Iguassu, spectacular, spectacle, waterfalls, Iguazu, Iguacu

PMR-D0172
Brazil, Iguazu: a swarm of black and yellow butterflies by the River Iguazu.
Keywords: Lepidoptera, insects

PMR-D0149
England, Wiltshire: Bradford on Avon, a town which flourished in the 17th century due to the woollen textile industry. The flooding River Avon in December 2008 with the ancient stone bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, floods, stone buildings

PMR365-09
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: facades of the entire main street with the River Salzach and the bridge to Austria behind. As seen from the castle.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-07
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the tower of St. Jacob's Parish Church and the town centre. The farther side of the River Salzach belongs to Austria, the customs post being at the end of the bridge. View from the roof of the "Palas" in the castle.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR365-06
Germany, Bavaria, Burghausen: the castle, which dates back to 1025 or even earlier, was constantly extended, and now comprises an inner courtyard and 5 outer courtyards, straggling along a ridge for 1051 metres, making it the longest castle in the world. Lake Wöhr, which occupies the former course of the River Salzach, from the roof of the Palas.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, gables, fortifications, defence, mediaeval

PMR364-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: church tower, reflected in the waters of the River Seebach, with new apartment block on the right.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, München, spring

PMR359-12
France, Haute-Savoie: River Dranse near Le Jotty, with rafters shooting the rapids.
Keywords: water sport, rafting, white water, stimulating, outdoor life, open air, paddling, oars, paddles

PMR359-11
France, Haute-Savoie: River Dranse near Le Jotty, with rafters shooting the rapids.
Keywords: water sport, rafting, white water, stimulating, outdoor life, open air, paddling, oars, paddles

PMR359-10
France, Haute-Savoie: River Dranse near Le Jotty, with rafters landing their craft.
Keywords: water sport, rafting, white water, stimulating, outdoor life, open air, paddling, oars

PMR359-09
France, Haute-Savoie: Devil's Bridge Gorge at le Jotty, between Thonon and Morzine, where the River Dranse forces its way through a limestone ridge.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, alpine scenery, canyon, rocky, geology, geological, boulders

PMR347-11
India, Agra, the Red Fort, built by the Moghuls, but probably dating back before the 10th century: This white marble belvedere on the walls of the Red Fort offers extensive views of the Yamuna River.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing

PMR344-01
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Cologne: old warehouses on the banks of the River Rhine.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, gables, Köln

PMR339-08
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: houses on the Unterseen waterfront, with reflections in the River Aare.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, chalets, colourful, architecture

PMR329-07
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Granite-faced office block on the north bank of the River Aurajoki, with returning fishing boat.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, imposing, watercraft, moorings

PMR328-07
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. View of the moorings along the River Aurajoki, with the cathedral in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, boats, watercraft, jetty

PMR328-06
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. The town has grown up around the River Aurajoki. The modern theatre lies on the south bank.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, watercraft, boats, moorings, stage, drama, plays

PMR327-04
Finland, Porvoo (in Swedish: Borga): wooden houses bordering the River Borga, with the roof of the cathedral visible on the hill behind. The town, Finland's second oldest, was founded in 1364 by Magnus Eriksson.
Keywords: culture, historic, heritage, dwellings, riverine, landscape

PMR323-05
USSR, Leningrad: Academy of Sciences and Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (formerly the Kunstkamera) on University Quay, seen from the far bank of the River Neva.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, panorama, imposing, St- Petersburg

PMR323-04
USSR, Leningrad: Palace Bridge over the River Neva to the Strelka on Vasilyevskiy Island, with the Zoological Museum on the left.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, historic, heritage, street scene, Rostral column, St. Petersburg

PMR323-03
USSR, Leningrad: Museum of Anthropology aand Ethnography, formerly the Kunstkamera, on University Quay overlooking the River Neva. The further building is the classical Academy of Sciences.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, imposing, St. Petersburg

PMR322-12
USSR, Leningrad: returning pleasure boat on the River Neva, with late afternoon sun illuminating the golden spire of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, boat, river-cruiser, tourism, sightseeing, St. Petersburg

PMR322-11
USSR, Leningrad: north west facade of the Winter Palace, 250 metres long, overlooking the River Neva Designed mainly by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, it was the seat of the Tsars from the early 18th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, Baroque, Rococo, Hermitage, St. Petersburg

PMR322-08
USSR, Leningrad: Strogonov Palace, built in 1752-54 by Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli, stands on the Moyka River. The Strogonovs were one of Russia's leading families and patrons of the arts.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Baroque, noble, imposing, St. Petersburg

PMR321-06
USSR, Novgorod: bridge over the River Volkhov, with Kremlin walls, domes and belltower of St. Sophia's Cathedral, built in 1045-50 by Kiev architects.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, landscape, skyline

PMR321-05
USSR, Novgorod: distant view of the Kremlin walls and the domes of St. Sophia from the far side of the River Volkhov, with a colourful flowerbed in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR319-12
USSR, Moscow: view of the Kremlin and River Volga from Kamenny Bridge, showing the Kremlin walls and Water Tower.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, monument, capital city, skyline

PMR316-09
Poland, Cracow: River Vistula seen from the walls of the Wawel Fortress with the Kosciuszko Mound in the distamce.
Keywords: picturesque, buttress, fortifications , defence

PMR314-08
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: the River Altmühl, seen from the town's bridge, with the church of St. Walburg Benedictine Convent in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, reflections, horse-chestnut tree, wooded

PMR314-07
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: approach to the town by the bridge over the River Altmühl, with the Baroque west front of the cathedral behind.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR313-02
Switzerland, Basel: tethered ferry boat arriving from the north bank of the River Rhine, with the city's fireboat, ever ready for action.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, culture, quayside, ferry crossing

PMR312-10
Switzerland, Basel: the stone Middle Bridge on the site of the first stone bridge over the River Rhine, built in 1225. Flag in the foreground bears Basel's armorial symbol: a bishop's crosier
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage

PMR311-04
Switzerland, Basel: artist painting the cathedral, with the Middle Bridge over the River Rhine in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, artistic, painter

PMR311-03
Switzerland, Basel: view of the stone Middle Bridge over the River Rhine from the promenade "Oberer Rheinweg".
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR311-02
Switzerland, Basel: view of the cathedral from the Wettstein Bridge over the River Rhine.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage

PMR310-09
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: view of Prunn Castle from the heights on the opposite side of the valley, with the River Altmühl flowing between.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, rocky, steep, precipitous, limestone, jura, Burg Prunn

PMR310-05
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: view of Essing and the town gate from the wooden bridge over the River Altmühl, with Burg Randeck, built ca. 1000, on the clifftop.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, rocky, steep, precipitous, limestone, jura, fortifications, defence

PMR310-04
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: Bridge over the river in the Altmühl Valley at Essing, with Burg Randeck, built ca. 1000, on the clifftop.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, rocky, steep, precipitous, limestone, jura, fortifications, defence

PMR310-03
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: the Altmühl Valley near Kehlheim.. The old river course lies to the left and right of the new Rhine-Main-Danube Canal.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, waterways

PMR308-11
Germany, West Berlin: row of crosses on the bank of the River Spree near the Reichstag commemorates those who lost their lives in an attempt to scale the wall or swim across the Spree.
Keywords: memorial, tribute

PMR308-03
Germany, East Berlin: protestant cathedral (1905) and bridge over the River Spree, with reflections in the water.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR308-02
Germany, East Berlin: the TV Tower, as seen from the Museum Island in the River Spree.
Keywords: architecture, monument, artistic, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque

PMR307-02
Italy, Tuscany, Florence: Ponte Vecchio and other bridges over the River Arno as seen from the Galleria degli Uffizi. The corridor on the right crosses the Ponte Vecchio over the shops and links the Uffizi with the Palazzo Pitti.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR302-10
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: view of the confluence of the Rivers Mosel (right) and Rhine (left), with the "Deutsches Eck" on the tongue of land between them, where once stood a gigantic equestrian statue of Wilhelm I. Seen from the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, barge

PMR300-07
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: the fastest way to cool down: a spring into the Rhine from the bridge!
Keywords: summer heat, cooling water, diving, jumping into river

PMR300-06
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: promenade and river frontages, with with Höhenklingen Castle atop the hill in the background.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, waterfront, wooded

PMR300-05
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: bathing and canoeing in the Rhine.
Keywords: water sport, cooling water, summer heat, River Rhine

PMR235-06
Romania, Moldavia, Jacobeni: the railway and Bistrita River with snow still visible on the mountains behind.
Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, railway-track, railway-line, wooded valley

PMR299-10
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: The Loreley Rocks overlooking the Rhine Valley, where, according to legend, a beautiful enchantress lured boatmen to their deaths with her song. Here: view of the River Rhine, snaking its way northwards between steep banks.
Keywords: Romantic Rhine, Rock of Lore, landscape, autumn, hills

PMR299-05
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the old stone bridge over the River Lahn with its tower dating from 1543, reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval

PMR299-02
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the old stone bridge over the River Lahn with its tower dating from 1543, reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval

PMR299-01
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: late afternoon view from the old stone bridge over the River Lahn. Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: late afternoon view from the old stone bridge over the River Lahn.
Keywords: church, religious building, historic building, mediaeval

PMR297-11
Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: Schloss Johannisburg; built of red sandstone between 1605 and 1614 on the site of a mediaeval fortress for the Archbishops of Mainz, the castle now houses the state art gallery and municipal museum in addition to the richly furnished state apartments. View across the River Main.
Keywords: palace, architecture, Renaissance, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, medieval

PMR291-02
Turkey: bowl-shaped river valley leading through a natural gate in the coastal cliffs, to the sea, not far from Silifke.
Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, nature reserve, unspoilt, vegetation, hills, wooded

PMR287-03
Turkey. a profusion of pink oleanders (Nerium oleander) on the banks of the River Cine approaching Aydin.
Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, unspoilt, vegetation, hills, botany

PMR287-02
Turkey: three-arched Turkish bridge over the rocky bed of the River Cine.
Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, vegetation, oleander flowers, barren

PMR267-12
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: airboat returning to the Miccosukee Village after a high speed trip across the marshes. The driver is a Miccosukee Indian.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR267-08
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: mangroves near Everglades City.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR267-07
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: Gulf Coast Ranger Station at Everglades City, with Chokoloskee Bay and islands, from the Observation Tower.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR267-02
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: baby alligator.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation, reptiles

PMR267-01
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: baby alligator.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation, reptiles

PMR266-12
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: typical landscape showing what the Indians call "the river of grass" (marshland).
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, water birds, marshland, reservation, ecosystem

PMR265-11
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: fishing in the Nine Mile Pond. The water is dyed dark brown by tannin given off by the mangroves.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR265-10
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: Coconut Palm Tree at Flamingo, with the marina in the background.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR265-09
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) on a mooring post in the marina at Flamingo.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR265-08
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: typical vegetation, with Bromeliads (Air Plants) growing on branches of trees).
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR265-07
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: Great White Heron (Ardea occidentalis)
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation, ornithology

PMR265-05
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: Mrazek Pond, haunt of water birds and mosquitos.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR262-11
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: the ruined castle, Burg Landshut, on a promontary overlooking the River Mosel.
Keywords: picturesque, Rheinland-Pfalz, wine-growing, grapes, vineyards, cultivation

PMR262-10
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: church and landing place on the River Mosel of the 1000-year-old wine-growing village of Kesten. Vine-covered slopes in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Rheinland-Pfalz, wine-growing, grapes, vineyards, cultivation

PMR262-09
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: terraced slopes covered with vines on the banks of the River Mosel. Not an inch of soil is wasted.
Keywords: picturesque, Rheinland-Pfalz, wine-growing, grapes, vineyards, cultivation

PMR262-08
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: a small wine-growing village with church reflected in the waters of the River Mosel, with vine-covered slopes in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Rheinland-Pfalz, German flag, wine-growing, grapes, vineyards, cultivation

PMR262-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: barge on the River Mosel, with vine-covered slopes in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Rheinland-Pfalz, trade, water-transport, German flag, wine-growing, grapes, vineyards, cultivation

PMR262-06
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: Dutch barge going through the locks at Schleich on the River Mosel.
Keywords: picturesque, Rheinland-Pfalz, trade, water-transport, German flag

PMR262-05
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: pleasure steamer on th River Mosel at Trier, with the red cliffs behind.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, colourful, Rheinland-Pfalz, tourism, river-cruisers

PMR262-02
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: view along the River Mosel, with the Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge in the foreground, and the Roman Bridge in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rheinland-Pfalz, panorama

PMR262-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Trier: view of the town from the cliffs on the far side of the River Mosel, with the cablecar crossing the river. Easily visible are the cathedral, the basilica and the tower of St. Gangolf's.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, Rheinland-Pfalz, panorama

PMR260-01
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: horse in a field of buttercups on the bank of the River Mosel.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Rheinland-Pfalz, countryside, nature, landscape, pasture, meadow, tranquil, peaceful, wildflowers, flora and fauna

PMR256-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: statue overlooking the River Isar near the Maximilian Bridge, with vivid autumn beech trees.
Keywords: München, picturesque, historic, monument, sculpture

PMR255-06
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Protestant Seminary and School on the River Ill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, Christian, religion, Baroque

PMR255-05
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: pleasure cruiser about to enter the locks on the River Ill, with half timbered water frontages as a backdrop.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR253-12
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: river frontage of the Restaurant du Pont St. Martin with a fine display of geraniums.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR253-11
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: half-timbered buildings of the Tanners' District reflected in the waters of the River Ill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR253-09
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: Quai de la Petite France and river frontages.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, lreflections

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

PMR253-06
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: the Historical Museum, with reflections in the River Ill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR253-05
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: the Old Customs House (1356) and Pont du Corbeau., mirrored in the waters or the River Ill.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic style, bridge

PMR253-04
France, Alsace-Lorraine, Strasbourg: view over the city to the south east from the base of the tower of the cathedral (above the belfry), with Rohan Palace in the foreground, then river frontages of Quai des Bateliers, church of St. Madelaine, Esplanade, and the new University buildings in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, panorama

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

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

PMR251-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the old hammer mill, with mill race and water wheel, with the weir on the River Blau in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR245-10
Switzerland, Fribourg: view from the Zähringen Bridge, with Tour Rouge, Tour de Chats, and wooden Pont de Berne over La Sarine River.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, hills, tower, mediaeval, medieval, autumn colour, valley, woods

PMR238-01
Romania, Transylvania: washing laundry in the river which flows from the snow-capped Fagaras Mountains, part of the southern Carpathians, rising to 2500 metres and visible in the distance.
Keywords: rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque

PMR237-12
Romania, Transylvania: a river flowing fom the Fagaras Mountains, part of the southern Carpathians, rising to 2500 metres and visible in the distance.
Keywords: rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque

PMR234-04
Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: a tributary of the River Moldovita flowing through typical Moldavian countryside.
Keywords: colourful, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque

PMR222-03
Austria, Styria, Leoben: the toll tower (1280) and the church of St. Francis Xavier (1660-5) behind the bridge over the River Mur.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, medieval, culture, colourful, architecture

PMR221-07
Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: view of the river, the railway station, and part of the town, from the fortress.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town

PMR221-06
Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: River Inn promenade with the fortress in the background.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town

PMR217-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: confluence of the Rivers Danube (centre) and the Ilz (right) and the town skyline.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR217-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: view of the town and River Inn from the Klosterberg, showing the Town Hall, St. Michael's Church and, on the far side of the river, the Convent of Mariahilf.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: view of the River Inn from the Mariahilf Convent, with the cathedral, Bishops' Palace and Maria Bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: the immaculate convent church of Mariahilf, high above the River Inn. The Baroque tower-domes date from 1665.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: confluence of the Rivers Danube (left) and Inn (right). The different coloured waters flow side by side for several hundred metres beforemerging. View fron "Dreiflüsse-eck" ("three-river-point")
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: Upper Fortress and Lower Fortress (connected by private stairway), standind between the Rivers Danube (foreground) and Ilz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: the promenade on the River Inn and the Schaibling Tower (1481).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: a corner in the old town.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: Veste Oberhaus (Upper Fortress) built in 1219 by Bishop Ulrich II, towers over the Danube.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: Town Hall tower (1893), with a glimpse of th River Danube beyond.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: St. Stephen's Cathedral from the cathedral square, with statue of King Maximilian I of Bavaria. The cathedral contains the world's largest organ (1985), with 17,300 pipes and 231 registers.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port, music

PMR216-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: houses lining the River Danube.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR216-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: Old Cattle Market and tower of the Baroque St. Paul's Church (1678).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR215-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: promenade and quay on the River Inn (formerly used in the salt trade) with St. Michael's Church and the Schaibling Tower (1481) behind.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR215-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Passau: the cathedral and old bishops' palace from the Maria Bridge over the River Inn.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, River Danube, River Inn, River Ilz, confluence, architecture, bishopric, port

PMR214-11
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: vista across the lake in the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park, laid out by the Marquis de Girardin between 1763 and 1778 in the English style, with the Isle of Poplars in the distance. In the south it links with the river Launette.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape

PMR210-11
Israel: Huleh Nature Reserve, an area of swampland and lakes, rich in flora and fauna, in the Jordan River Valley.
Keywords: landscape, wildlife, marshland, bird sanctuary, waterfowl, blossom tree

PMR201-05
Israel, Negev Desert: late afternoon sun in the Shani river valley, about 30 km. from Eilat. Evening shadows on the colourful rocks of sandstone and limestone.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR201-04
Israel, Negev Desert: late afternoon sun in the Shani river valley, about 30 km. from Eilat. View along the Red Canyon, carved out by the river Shani.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR201-03
Israel, Negev Desert: late afternoon sun in the Shani river valley, about 30 km. from Eilat.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR-D3998
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: night view of Xishi River, with Chinese lanterns reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3997
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: night view of Xishi River, with the lanterns of a restaurant and a traditional bridge reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3996
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: night view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences, their lights reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3995
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3994
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3993
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3992
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3987
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: view from the top of the 420.metre-high Jin Mao Tower at night, with the lights of Pudong in the foreground and the floodlit Bund on the other side of the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3985
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: view from the top of the 420.metre-high Jin Mao Tower at night, with the lights of Pudong in the foreground and the floodlit Bund on the other side of the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3984
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: view from the top of the 420.metre-high Jin Mao Tower at night, with the lights of Pudong in the foreground and the floodlit Bund on the other side of the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3983
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: view from the top of the 420.metre-high Jin Mao Tower at night, with the lights of Pudong in the foreground and the floodlit Bund on the other side of the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3982
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the lights of Pudong at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3981
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: illuminated boat on the Huangpo River with the lights of Pudong in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3980
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the lights of Pudong at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3979
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the lights of Pudong at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3976
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the lights of Pudong at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3975
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: illuminated boat on the Huangpo River with the lights of Pudong in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3974
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the lights of Pudong at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3973
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: the lights of Pudong at night, with reflections in the Huangpo River.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers, neon

PMR-D3933
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: view along the Panlong River with some of the high-rise buildings in the centre.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene

PMR-D3918
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
A lake with fountain and water lilies.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3917
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
A lake with fountains adjoining the viewing terrace.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3916
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
A lake with fountains and water lilies with densely wooded hills behind.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3915
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
A pretty young Chinese visitor.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3914
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Two pretty girls in colourful Dong or Hmong costumes act as guides.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre, traditional, dress

PMR-D3913
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Two pretty girls in colourful Dong or Hmong costumes act as guides.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre, traditional, dress

PMR-D3912
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Two pretty girls in colourful Dong or Hmong costumes act as guides.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre, traditional, dress

PMR-D3911
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3910
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year. Here, the name plates are clearly visible.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3909
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3908
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3907
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3906
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3905
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

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-D3893
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river whose water level is retained by weirs.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

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-D3887
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: a weir raises the level of the river to provide reflections of the wooden buildings.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3876
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: young woman washing clothes by the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, laundry, washday

PMR-D3875
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river whose water level is retained by weirs.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3874
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3873
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river, where they are mirrored in the water.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3872
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3871
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river whose water level is retained by weirs.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3853
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses in a terrace, drying clothes,
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3852
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses, two women washing onions.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3851
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses, drying material, piled-up logs, cooking rice in a wok.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3850
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses, drying rice, drying cotton, firewood in a pile.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3849
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses, drying rice, firewood in a pile.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3839
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the newer houses in the Dong village are brick-built. Reflections in the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3825
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: a tourist group crossing the river, with the "Drum Tower" or assembly hall, on the right.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3824
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden houses in the Dong village reflected in the river, with the "Drum Tower" or assembly hall, in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3806
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: waterside houses reflected in the River Rong in early-morning mist.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, reflections

PMR-D3785
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: bamboo rafting on the Yulong River with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills. Stacked rafts for return to the starting point.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, limestone

PMR-D3784
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: demonstration of fishing with cormorants on the Yulong River. Removing the fish from the cormorant's gullet.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, bamboo raft

PMR-D3783
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: demonstration of fishing with cormorants on the Yulong River. Cormorant with a large fish in its gullet.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, bamboo raft

PMR-D3782
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: demonstration of fishing with cormorants on the Yulong River.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, bamboo raft

PMR-D3781
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: demonstration of fishing with cormorants on the Yulong River.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, bamboo raft

PMR-D3780
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: demonstration of fishing with cormorants on the Yulong River. Cormorant catching fish.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, bamboo raft

PMR-D3779
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: demonstration of fishing with cormorants on the Yulong River. Cormorant searching for fish.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, bamboo raft

PMR-D3778
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: demonstration of fishing with cormorants on the Yulong River. Removing a fish from the cormorant's gullet.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, bamboo raft

PMR-D3777
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: demonstration of fishing with cormorants on the Yulong River.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, bamboo raft

PMR-D3776
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: demonstration of fishing with cormorants on the Yulong River.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, bamboo raft

PMR-D3774
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: finishing point of the bamboo rafting on the Yulong River with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, limestone

PMR-D3773
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: bamboo rafting on the Yulong River with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, limestone

PMR-D3772
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: the Yulong River with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills and graceful bamboo fronds in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, limestone

PMR-D3771
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: bamboo rafting on the Yulong River with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, limestone

PMR-D3770
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: bamboo rafting on the Yulong River with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, limestone

PMR-D3769
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: bamboo rafting on the Yulong River with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, limestone

PMR-D3768
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: bamboo rafting on the Yulong River with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, limestone

PMR-D3767
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: bamboo rafting on the Yulong River with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills. Going over a weir.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, limestone

PMR-D3766
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: bamboo rafting on the Yulong River with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, limestone

PMR-D3765
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: bamboo rafting on the Yulong River with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, limestone

PMR-D3764
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: bamboo rafting on the Yulong River with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, limestone

PMR-D3763
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: bamboo rafting on the Yulong River with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, limestone

PMR-D3762
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: starting point for the bamboo rafting on the Yulong River with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, limestone

PMR-D3756
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: tourists throng the streets of the town, which is the terminus for the boats on the Li River.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, sightseeing, shopping, tourist Mecca

PMR-D3755
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the remarkable landscape of tree-covered hills from the Lijiang, or Li River, with graceful bamboo fronds in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3754
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills, from the deck of a river cruiser.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3753
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: a large sandbank on the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3752
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: heavy traffic on the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3751
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills and a river cruiser in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3750
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the remarkable landscape of tree-covered hills from the Lijiang, or Li River.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3749
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the remarkable landscape of tree-covered hills from the Lijiang, or Li River, with graceful bamboo fronds in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3748
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: sandbanks on the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3747
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: a solitary finger, part of the remarkable landscape of tree-covered hills from the Lijiang, or Li River.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3746
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills. River cruisers on a backwater.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3745
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3744
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3743
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills. A waterside village with its assorted watercraft.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3742
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3741
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3740
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3739
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3738
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3737
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills and sightseeing boats operating from the beach.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3736
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3735
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3734
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3733
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3732
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills and a line of river cruisers.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3731
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3730
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the remarkable landscape of tree-covered hills from the Lijiang, or Li River, with graceful bamboo fronds in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3729
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3728
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with "Page-Boy Hill", part of the remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3727
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: "the fox" , part of the remarkable landscape of tree-covered hills from the Lijiang, or Li River, with beach settlement in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3726
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: "the fox" , part of the remarkable landscape of tree-covered hills from the Lijiang, or Li River.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3725
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the remarkable landscape of tree-covered hills from the Lijiang, or Li River, with graceful bamboo fronds in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3724
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3723
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the remarkable landscape of tree-covered hills from the Lijiang, or Li River.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3722
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills. The corniche road follows the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3721
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3720
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3719
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills. A river cruiser in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3718
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills. Joining of a tributary.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3717
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3716
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3715
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3714
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3713
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3712
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the remarkable Cao Ping karst landscape of tree-covered hills from the Lijiang, or Li River.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3711
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3710
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills and a line of river cruisers in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3709
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3708
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Little Egrets (Egretta garzetta) on the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology, birds, herons, waders, ornithology

PMR-D3707
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3706
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with the remarkable landscape of karst hills and local watercraft in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3705
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: river cruisers at the jetty before leaving on a trip along the Lijiang, or Li River, to Yangshuo.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing

PMR-D3704
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: river cruisers at the jetty before leaving on a trip along the Lijiang, or Li River, to Yangshuo.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing

PMR-D3703
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with the remarkable landscape of karst hills and a sightseeing boat in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing

PMR-D3702
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: river cruisers at the jetty before leaving on a trip along the Lijiang, or Li River, to Yangshuo.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing

PMR-D3676
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 park and museum provide views and technical details. Dual colour hibiscus bush in the park.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, botanical, flowering tree, Lingqu

PMR-D3675
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 park and museum provide views and technical details. Punt, used to show visitors around, with the weir in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu

PMR-D3674
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 park and museum provide views and technical details. Punts are used to show visitors round.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu

PMR-D3673
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 park and museum provide views and technical details. The original weir, to maintain the water level.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, Lingqu

PMR-D3671
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 park and museum provide views and technical details. Punt, on a leafy backwater in the park.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu

PMR-D3669
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 park and museum provide views and technical details.
One of a pair of horsemen guarding the entrance to the park.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, Lingqu

PMR-D3587
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): anglers on the bank of the Xin'an Jiang River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, fishing, angling, hobbies

PMR-D3586
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): modern bridge over the Xin'an Jiang River in traditional style.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3585
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province, Tunxi (Huangshan Shi): modern bridge over the Xin'an Jiang River, with mountains in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3572
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: sightseeing boat on the Xishi River, with a crop of mauve-flowered plants being harvested in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, colourful

PMR-D3568
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: fisherman with cormorants on the Xishi River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3567
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: cormorants used for fishing on the Xishi River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3566
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: fisherman with cormorants on the Xishi River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3565
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: boats on the Xishi River with ancient wooden residences in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3564
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: boats on the Xishi River on the outskirts of the village.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3563
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3381
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: view of the mediaeval streets of the lower town and the River Elbe from the top of a cathedral tower.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno, panorama

PMR-D3379
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: an eagle as a gargoyle overlooks the River Elbe from a tower of the cathedral.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3376
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: view of the east bank of the River Elbe with the two bridges, from the tower of the cathedral.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3373
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: view of the "Burgberg" with Albrechtsburg and Cathedral from the River Elbe, with reflections in the water.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3372
Germany, Saxony, Meissen, founded by King Henry I in 929: view of the "Burgberg" with Albrechtsburg and Cathedral from the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, ancient, architecture, mediaeval, culture, tradition, Misnia, Misno

PMR-D3367
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3365
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3364
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3363
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3362
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3347
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): a pleasure steamer on the River Elbe, seen from the Lilienstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside, boat, cruiser

PMR-D3322
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the Baroque Friedrichsburg on the walls of the Königstein Fortress enjoyed panoramic views. Originally built in 1589, it was converted to Baroque in 1731, with the lower storey used to store armaments and the upper storey as a barqueting room. View of the River Elbe towards Rathen.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic, architecture

PMR-D3320
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): view from the walls of the Königstein Fortress, 240 metres above the River Elbe, with one of the ornamental stone urns in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic, panorama, woods

PMR-D3316
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): steamship "Dresden", built in 1926, passing Königstein on the River Elbe, with the Lilienstein massif on the horizon.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, historic, paddle steamer, veteran, vintage, old-timer, countryside, panorama, landscape

PMR-D3314
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): River Elbe and Königstein from the precipitous fortress walls.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic, panorama

PMR-D3295
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): view along the River Elbe towards Rathen, with sandstone rock formations, from the Bastei.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, nature, landscape

PMR-D3291
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): two Elbe steamers passing near Rathen, seen from the Bastei cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, boat, river, cruise boat

PMR-D3289
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): spectacular sandstone rock formations overlooking the River Elbe as seen from the Bastei.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3288
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): spectacular sandstone rock formations overlooking the River Elbe as seen from the Bastei.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3284
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): Elbe steamer picking up passengers near Rathen, seen from the Bastei cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, boat, river, cruise boat, jetty

PMR-D3259
Czech Republic, Cheb: the wooden bridge across the River Ohre, reflected in the calm waters.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, Eger

PMR-D3250
Czech Republic, Cheb: the wooden bridge across the River Ohre, reflected in the calm waters.
Keywords: historic, architecture, heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, colourful, Eger

PMR-D3130
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: luxuriant tropical forest and palm trees reflected in the glassy waters of the Malajog River.
Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, ecology, verdant, leafy, lush

PMR-D3129
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: luxuriant tropical forest and palm trees reflected in the glassy waters of the Malajog River.
Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, ecology, verdant, leafy, lush

PMR-D3128
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: an isolated, thatched dwelling with boat on the Malajog River.
Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, tropical forest, ecology

PMR-D3127
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: fishing boat with outriggers on the Malajog River.
Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, tropical forest, ecology

PMR-D3126
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: Malopalo Marble Park on the Malajog River is home to a number of caves, some of which have still to be explored.
Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, tropical forest, ecology, speleology, verdant, leafy, lush

PMR-D3118
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: swimming in the emerald waters of the Blanca Aurora River, upstream from the falls.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, tropical forest, colourful, palm trees, cooling, bathing

PMR-D3117
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: swimming in the emerald waters of the Blanca Aurora River, upstream from the falls.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, tropical forest, colourful, palm trees, cooling, bathing

PMR-D3116
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: the picturesque Blanca Aurora River, upstream from the falls.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, tropical forest, shingle, flowing water, colourful

PMR-D3103
The Philippines, Samar Island: typical scenery on the Oquendo River in Western Samar with luxuriant vegetation.
Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, palm trees, tropical forest, verdant, leafy, lush

PMR-D3102
The Philippines, Samar Island: typical scenery on the Oquendo River in Western Samar with luxuriant vegetation.
Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, palm trees, tropical forest, verdant, leafy, lush

PMR-D3101
The Philippines, Samar Island: typical scenery on the Oquendo River in Western Samar with luxuriant vegetation. Boatman poling in shallows.
Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, palm trees, tropical forest

PMR-D3091
The Philippines, Samar Island: typical scenery on the Oquendo River in Western Samar with luxuriant vegetation.
Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, palm trees, wooded hill, tropical forest, verdant, leafy, lush

PMR-D3090
The Philippines, Samar Island: typical scenery on the Oquendo River in Western Samar with luxuriant vegetation.
Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, palm trees, tropical forest, verdant, leafy, lush

PMR-D3089
The Philippines, Samar Island: boarding a boat on the Oquendo River to get to Barangay Longsob.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, touring boat

PMR-D3018
England, Devon, Dartmouth: the Dart estuary, with part of the yacht marina.
Keywords: picturesque, scenery, river, boats, moorings, landscape, autumn

PMR-D3017
England, Devon, Dartmouth: the Dart estuary.
Keywords: picturesque, scenery, river, boats, moorings, landscape

PMR-D2996
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schiebum: the River Ammer here must flow through a metre-wide strait.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, ecology, biotope, geology, rocky, riverbed, narrows

PMR-D2991
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schiebum: a secluded stretch of the River Ammer which here flows between steep banks.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, ecology, biotope, geology, forest, conifers, woods

PMR-D2940
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: buyers throng a newly-arrived fishing boat with a fresh catch of fish on the River Calbayog.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, watercraft, moorings, jetty

PMR-D2939
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: colourful wooden fishing boats with typical outriggers on the River Calbayog.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, watercraft, moorings, jetty

PMR-D2938
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: colourful wooden fishing boat with typical outriggers leaving its mooring on the River Calbayog.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, watercraft, moorings, jetty

PMR-D2937
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: colourful wooden fishing boats with typical outriggers on the River Calbayog.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, watercraft, moorings, jetty

PMR-D2936
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: colourful wooden fishing boats with typical outriggers on the River Calbayog.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, watercraft, moorings, jetty

PMR-D2935
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: a colourful confusion of fishing boats and freighters drawn up at the quayside on the Calbayog River.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, watercraft, jetty, port

PMR-D2933
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: colourful waterside dwellings reflected in the Calbayog River.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, houses, homes

PMR-D2930
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: children cooling off in the water of the Calbayog River.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, swimming, bathing, splashing, fresh

PMR-D2929
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: colourful waterside dwellings on the Calbayog River.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, houses, homes

PMR-D2928
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: colourful waterside dwellings on the Calbayog River.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, houses, homes

PMR-D2925
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: wooden fishing boats with typical outriggers on the River Calbayog.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, watercraft

PMR-D2924
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: wooden fishing boats with typical outriggers on the River Calbayog.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, watercraft

PMR-D2923
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: wooden fishing boats with typical outriggers on the River Calbayog.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, watercraft

PMR-D1605
Pearl TV Tower, World Financial Centre and Jinmao Tower. People's Republic of China, Shanghai: skyscrapers of Pudong, with Oriental Pearl TV Tower, World Financial Centre, Jinmao Tower and Huangpu River, from the Bund.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1604
People's Republic of China, Shanghai: skyscrapers of Pudong, with Oriental Pearl TV Tower, World Financial Centre, Jinmao Tower and Huangpu River, from the Bund.
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR-D1587
Nepal, Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Hindu Temple Complex, bisected by the vestigial River Bagmati where the holy cows wander freely, with bodies being burnt on the Ghat.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, Hindu

PMR-D1586
Nepal, Kathmandu: Pashupatinath Hindu Temple Complex, bisected by the vestigial River Bagmati.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, Hindu

PMR-D1525
Nepal: Banyan tree growing on a large boulder in the Po Chu River.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1506
Nepal: the Friendship Highway follows the river along the Po Chu Valley.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1470
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shegar/Shekar: view of the town and its river from Chöde Monastery.

PMR-D1469
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shegar/Shekar: view of the town and its river from Chöde Monastery.
Keywords: architecture, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1395
People's Republic of China, Tibet: barren river valley, approaching Shegar.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1338
People's Republic of China, Tibet: dammed river Nyang Chhu, approaching Gyantse.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1337
People's Republic of China, Tibet: dammed river Nyang Chhu, approaching Gyantse.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1336
People's Republic of China, Tibet: dammed river Nyang Chhu, approaching Gyantse.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1202
People's Republic of China, Tibet: shrine at the lookout terrace on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, at a former river-burial point.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, landscape

PMR-D1201
People's Republic of China, Tibet: a lookout terrace on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, at a former river-burial point.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, landscape

PMR198-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fussen: a group of nuns walking by the blue waters of the River Lech.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, Füssen, shingle beach, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR198-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fussen: turquoise waters of the River Lech, with the woods a riot of autumn colour.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, Füssen, shingle beach, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR198-10
Austria, Tyrol: the River Lech at Unterletzter.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, reflections, calm

PMR188-08
Italy, Tuscany, Pisa: Church of St. Mary of the Thorn (Santa Maria della Spina) on the bank of the River Arno. Architecturally, the school of the Pisanos, dating from the 14th century.
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Toscana

PMR188-01
Italy, Tuscany: Ponte della Maddalena, a mediaeval bridge over the River Serchio, dating from about the 11th century, at Borgo a Mozzano, not far from Lucca.
Keywords: mountains, nature, landscape, Ponte del Diavolo, Toscana

PMR187-07
Hungary, Budapest: a cruiser on the River Danube passing the House of Parliament.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, sightseeing, boat, steamer

PMR187-02
Hungary, Budapest: Szabadsay-hid (Freedom Bridge) over the River Danube, with the Russian war memorial on the hilltop beyond.
Keywords: architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, engineering, construction

PMR186-11
Hungary, Esztergom: the huge basilica dominates the town with its classical cupola, 71-metres high. It is the largsest church in Hungary and was built between 1822 and 1869. View from a tributary of the River Danube.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, historic , heritage

PMR186-10
Hungary, Esztergom: view of the River Danube and part of the town from the 71-metre cupola of the basilica. It is the largsest church in Hungary and was built between 1822 and 1869. In the distance is the bridge which used to link the town with Czechoslovakia, destroyed in WWII and never rebuilt.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, historic , heritage, panorama

PMR186-09
Hungary, Esztergom: view of the River Danube and part of the town from the 71-metre cupola of the basilica. It is the largsest church in Hungary and was built between 1822 and 1869.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic , heritage, panorama, rooftops, dome

PMR186-05
Hungary, Budapest: view of the River Danube, Margaret Island, Margaret Bridge and the House of Parliament, from the Fishermen's Bastion, Buda.
Keywords: traditional, architecture, capital city, metropolis, culture, historic , heritage, panorama

PMR184-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the River Isar near Mittenwald, with snow-capped Karwendel Mountains in the background.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter

PMR184-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria: a study in blue and russet - the River Isar reflecting budding willows and snow-capped mountains, with early coltsfoot in flower.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, spring, flora, wildflowers

PMR184-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria: pebbly beach of the River Isar near Mittenwald, with snow-capped Karwendel Mountainsin the background.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter

PMR184-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria: reflections in the River Isar near Mittenwald.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter

PMR184-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria: reflections of the Karwendel Mountains in the River Isar near Mittenwald.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter

PMR184-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the River Isar near Mittenwald, with snow-capped mountain.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter

PMR179-09
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Schiltach in the Black Forest: half timbered houses on the main road, and bridge over the River Kinzig.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, timber-framed

PMR047-03
Czechoslovakia, Prague: the Charles Bridge crossing the Vltava River with St. Vitus' Cathedral on the far side (1977)
Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval, statue, River Moldau

PMR-D2483
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Si-o-Seh (Si-o-Seh Bridge)(=33-Arch Bridge) was built by General Allahverdi Khan between 1599 and 1602 in the Safavid era. It is 298 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh if necessary.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2482
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Si-o-Seh (Si-o-Seh Bridge)(=33-Arch Bridge) was built by General Allahverdi Khan between 1599 and 1602 in the Safavid era. It is 298 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh if necessary.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2481
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2480
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2479
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2478
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2477
Iran, Isfahan: Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) was built under Shah Abbas II in about 1650 in the Safavid era. It is 110 metres long and can be used to dam the River Zayandeh when necessary. The tea room in the centre, built for the Shah, is no longer in use.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, historic, heritage

PMR-D2358
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: Iranians picnicking on the banks of the River Karcheh,
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, leisure, picnic, eating

PMR-D2357
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: ruins of a major bridge over the River Karcheh, built on the orders of the Sassanid King Shahpur I (242-272) by Roman prisoners of war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D2356
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: ruins of a major bridge over the River Karcheh, built on the orders of the Sassanid King Shahpur I (242-272) by Roman prisoners of war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D2355
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: ruins of a major bridge over the River Karcheh, built on the orders of the Sassanid King Shahpur I (242-272) by Roman prisoners of war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D2354
Iran, Pol-e-Dokhtar: ruins of a major bridge over the River Karcheh, built on the orders of the Sassanid King Shahpur I (242-272) by Roman prisoners of war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, archeology, historic, heritage

PMR-D2318
Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved Ottoman bridge with 7 spans, not far from Erzurum.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, river, crossing, brick-built

PMR-D2317
Turkey, Anatolia: river landscape, not far from Erzurum.
Keywords: picturesque, river, landscape, mountains

PMR-D2316
Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved Ottoman bridge with 7 spans, not far from Erzurum.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, river, crossing, brick-built

PMR-D2315
Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved Ottoman bridge with 7 spans, not far from Erzurum.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, river, crossing, brick-built

PMR-D2314
Turkey, Anatolia: a well-preserved Ottoman bridge with 7 spans, not far from Erzurum.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, river, crossing, brick-built

PMR128K-06
Canada, Quebec City: view of Chateau Frontenac and the city, with the St Laurence River ferry, from Lévis.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, French-speaking, picturesque, francophile

PMR097K-31
Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. The lower River Iguassu with the whole array of waterfalls on the Argentinian side.
Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguazu Falls, Iguacu Falls, white water, foam, water power

PMR-D2214
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: admministrative wing of the 14-15th century Heilig Geist Spital, now an old people's home, with reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D2306
Laos, Luang Prabang: aerial view of the old town on a peninsula between the Nam Khan and the Mekong River.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2301
Laos, Luang Prabang: 25 kilometres upstream, where the Nam Ou flows into the Mekong, the Pak Ou Caves overlook the river and house a collection of gilded Buddhas (no lighting!)
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2300
Laos, Luang Prabang: the Nam Khan River at its confluence with the Mekong.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2288
Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Pa Huak contains some unique murals, dating from 1860, showing visiting Chinese diplomats arriving on the Mekong River.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2217
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: admministrative wing of the 14-15th century Heilig Geist Spital, now an old people's home, with reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D2216
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: admministrative wing of the 14-15th century Heilig Geist Spital, now an old people's home, with reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR-D2203
Laos, Luang Prabang: Saynamkhan River View Hotel, dating from French colonial times.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2180
Laos, Luang Prabang: river craft on the Mekong.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2179
Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2178
Laos, Luang Prabang: moored river craft on the Mekong River outside the Buddha Caves.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2177
Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2176
Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2175
Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2174
Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2173
Laos, Luang Prabang: water buffalo with calf on the bank of the Mekong River.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2172
Laos, Luang Prabang: river craft on the Mekong.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2170
Laos, Luang Prabang: river craft on the Mekong.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2169
Laos, Luang Prabang: view upstream of the Nam Khan River with mountainous background.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2168
Laos, Luang Prabang: the seasonal bamboo bridge across the Nam Khan River which flows into the Mekong after a few hundred metres.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2167
Laos, Luang Prabang: the seasonal bamboo bridge across the Nam Khan River which flows into the Mekong after a few hundred metres.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2164
Laos, Luang Prabang: view of sandbanks in the Mekong River from Phu Si hill, with Flamboyant tree (Delonix regia).
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2159
Laos, Luang Prabang: view of Sisvangvong Road and the old town from Phu Si hill, with the Mekong River on the left and a Flamboyant tree in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2158
Laos, Luang Prabang: view across the Mekong River from Phu Si hill, with the old town in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2157
Laos, Luang Prabang: view of Sisvangvong Road and the old town from Phu Si hill, with the Mekong River on the left and a Flamboyant tree in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2154
Laos, Luang Prabang: Saynamkhan River View Hotel, dating from French colonial times.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2089
Oman, Muscat: hundreds of feral pigeons on the dried-out river bed.
Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State

PMR-D1996
Northumberland: old stone bridge over the River Croquet at Warkworth.
Keywords: architecture, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage

PMR-D1782
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): the River God in the Grotto.
Keywords: architecture, manor house, heritage, picturesque, culture, historic, landscape garden, park, ancestral home, estate

PMR147K-35
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall), dating from 1440, on its island in the River Regnitz, view from the south-west.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, architecture, timber frame, half-timbered

PMR147K-26
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: "Am Kranen" and "Klein Venedig" (Little Venice), from a river cruise boat.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia

PMR147K-24
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall), dating from 1440, on its island in the River Regnitz, with both bridges in view.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, architecture, timber frame, half-timbered

PMR147K-23
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: Altes Rathaus (Old Townhall), dating from 1440, on its island in the River Regnitz, with the frescoes visible beyond the bridge.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, architecture, timber frame, half-timbered

PMR147K-22
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: burgher house frontages reflected in the River Regnitz, with the first coltsfoot flowers of spring.
Keywords: picturesque, half timbered, timber-framed, architecture, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia

PMR147K-20
Germany, Bavaria, Upper Franconia, Bamberg: "Am Kranen", the quayside of the River Regnitz, with preserved veteran cranes.
Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval, national heritage, Franconia, cobblestones

PMR485-09
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: "An der Obertrave" - houses facing onto the River Trave.
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR485-03
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: sightseeing boats start from "An der Obertrave", the quay on the River Trave.
Keywords: picturesque, pleasure boats, cruisers, reflections, architecture, national heritage

PMR481-09
Canada, British Columbia: the town of Lillooet and bridge over the muddy Fraser River.
Keywords: nature, Rocky Mountains, mountain range, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside

PMR479-10
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: view from the observation deck of Calgary Tower (formerly Husky Tower), with Olympic Plaza (bottom left), Old City Hall. new Municipal Building, andbridges over the Bow River.
Keywords: metropolis, panorama, architecture, skyscrapers, high rise, modern city, oil town

PMR479-03
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Canada Geese (Branta Canadensis) on the Bow River, with new tower blocks beyond the trees.
Keywords: metropolis, wildlife, water fowl, skyscrapers, high rise, modern city, oil town

PMR479-02
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: bridge over the Bow River to Prince's Island, with Eau Claire Market in the background.
Keywords: metropolis, reflections, skyscrapers, high rise, modern city, oil town

PMR477-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: Herrenchiemsee Palace, on an island in Lake Chiem, was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1878, after being inspired by the French King Louis IV and the Palace of Versailles. The "Fountain of Fortune", crowned by the figure of Flora, with a river god in the foreground and the palace behind.
Keywords: architecture, allegory, sculptures, national heritage, picturesque, magnificence, splendour, pomp, historic

PMR477-02
Germany, Bavaria, Straubing: the castle of Duke Albrecht I, built in 1356, reflected in the waters of the River Danube.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, mediaeval, historical

PMR474-02
Spain, Catelonia, Girona: the Riu (River) Onyar which divides the town, with reflections of apartment houses.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, dwellings

PMR473-01
France, Languedoc, Béziers: 13th century Gothic Cathedral of St. Nazaire and the old stone bridge (Pont Vieux) spanning the River Orb reflected in the waters.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR472-12
France, Languedoc, Béziers: 13th century Gothic Cathedral of St. Nazaire and the old stone bridge (Pont Vieux) spanning the River Orb, with flowerbeds in the foreground.
Keywords: mediaeval, colourful, historic, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR472-11
France, Languedoc, Béziers: 13th century Gothic Cathedral of St. Nazaire and the old stone bridge (Pont Vieux) spanning the River Orb reflected in the waters.
Keywords: mediaeval, historic, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR466-12
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: the new Bancorex glass rotunda, reflected in the canalised waters of the River Dambovita.
Keywords: architecture, Dacia, metrolpolis, capital city, Bucuresti, picturesque, culture

PMR458-12
Germany, Bavaria, Passau: onion domes of the cathedral and Danube cruise boats reflected in the waters of the river.
Keywords: picturesque, churches, reflections, skyline, architecture

PMR458-08
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: the River Danube winds its way between the typical green hills of the Wachau.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, countryside, rustic, bucilic, national heritage

PMR458-05
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: wooded banks of the River Danube, from the promenade.
Keywords: picturesque, rustic, bucolic, nature, landscape, countryside

PMR457-12
Slovakia, Bratislava: Terrace and facade of the new parliament building overlooking the River Danube.
Keywords: architecture, assembly, congress, capital city, Pressburg

PMR457-10
Slovakia, Bratislava: SNP Bridge ("Bridge of the Uprising of the Slovakian People") spans the River Danube to the residential area "Petrzalka", where 150,000 people live. Atop the bridge supports is a restaurant with a panoramic view.
Keywords: picturesque, dormitory suburb, river barges, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage

PMR457-09
Slovakia, Bratislava: St. Martin's Cathedral was used from 1563 to 1830 for the coronations of the kings of Hungary, when Budapest was occupied by the Turks; hence the gold crown atop the spire. The red building is an extension to the Slovakian National Gallery. River Danube can be seen in the distance.
Keywords: mediaeval, panorama, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR455-12
Hungary, Budapest: view of the River Danube and city from the Citadel, with Elizabeth Bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, metropolis, capital city, national heritage

PMR454-10
Austria, Styria: typical autumn landscape in the "Gesäuse", a long and steep-sided pass through the Ennstaler Alps.
Keywords: alpine, river-bank, snow, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR450-06
Estonia, Narva: the tower "Langer Hermann" in Hermann's Fortress stands eyeball-to-eyeball with the Russian fortress Ivangorod, on the opposite side of the River Narva. It now houses a number of museums.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, fortifications, defence

PMR450-04
Estonia, Narva: the Russian fortress Ivangorod from the bank of the River Narva.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, fortifications, defence

PMR450-02
Estonia, Narva: the tower "Langer Hermann" in Hermann's Fortress stands eyeball-to-eyeball with the Russian fortress Ivangorod, on the opposite side of the River Narva. It now houses a number of museums.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, fortifications, defence

PMR448-08
Latvia: beach scene near Vitrupe, not far from the Estonian border.
Keywords: landscape, deserted, river, sand, nature

PMR447-07
Latvia, Riga: view of the cathedral, the castle, St. Jacob's Church, the River Daugava and the docks, with Cathedral Square in the centre, from the tower of St. Peter's Church.
Keywords: city, panorama, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-06
Latvia, Riga: view of the cathedral, the castle and Vansu Suspension Bridge over the River Daugava, from the tower of St. Peter's Church.
Keywords: city, panorama, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR447-05
Latvia, Riga: view of the cathedral, the castle and Vansu Suspension Bridge over the River Daugava, from the tower of St. Peter's Church.
Keywords: city, panorama, national heritage, historic, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture

PMR441-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Füssen: the River Lech rushes through a deep gorge after negotiating the Lech Falls.
Keywords: alpine, rapids, white water, waterfall, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature

PMR439-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Prince Regent Bridge over the River Isar, with the Angel of Peace on a column in the background.
Keywords: München, fall, autumn foliage, autumn colour

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

PMR439-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the new European Patent Office on the bank of the River Isar.
Keywords: München, fall, autumn foliage, European Union, architecture

PMR439-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: tower of the Deutsches Museum on its island in the River Isar with the Maximilianeum (Bavarian Parliament) on the skyline.
Keywords: München, autumn foliage, fall, autumn colour

PMR439-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: tower of the Deutsches Museum, with part of its marine collection, seen through autumn foliage on the River Isar.
Keywords: München, fall, autumn colour

PMR438-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: River Ammer, flowing from the Ammergauer Alps through autumn scenery.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, colourful, nature, fall, autumn colours

PMR438-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, in the grounds of Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace: river goddess on the terrace.
Keywords: alpine, sculpture, statue, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature

PMR437-06
Poland, Wroclaw: Mlynski Bridge crosses an arm of the River Oder; seen from Cathedral Bridge.
Keywords: mediaeval, Breslau, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR539-02
Slovakia, Zilina: view of the River Vah from the ramparts of Strecno Castle, looking towards Zilina.
Keywords: defence, Sillein, fortifications, national heritage, mediaeval, historic, panorama

PMR538-08
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view of the Hohensalzburg Fortress, the cathedral, and the Collegiate Church, with the River Salzach in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Mozart, music festival, skyline

PMR538-06
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: the cathedral, built in the Baroque style between 1614 and 1655, faces onto the fully-enclosed Domplatz (Cathedral Square). The first church on this site was built in the 8th century. Beyond flows the River Salzach.
Keywords: picturesque, music festival, Mozart, rooftops, panorama

PMR538-04
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view from the Hohensalzburg Fortress with St. Peter's Church in the left foreground, the Cathedral right, and Franciscan Church (with narrow spire) behind. Beyond flows the River Salzach.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival

PMR434-08
Poland, Gdansk: gabled frontages on the River Motlawa with the Green Gate and Long Quay behind.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR434-05
Poland, Gdansk: gables and the Big Crane on the Long Quay reflected in the waters of the River Motlawa, with the towers of St. Mary's Cathedral behind.
Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR534-12
Iraq: final glimpse of the River Euphrates.
Keywords: Islam, countryside, landscape, Mesopotamia, Muslim

PMR534-10
Iraq, Baghdad: view of "Baghdad Island" and boating lake from the top of the tower, with bridge over the River Tigris in the background.
Keywords: architecture, leisure park, leisure centre, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam

PMR534-02
Iraq, Baghdad: tower and concert bowl reflected in the lake on "Baghdad Island", a peninsula in the River Tigris.
Keywords: architecture, leisure resort, resort, music, reflections, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR534-01
Iraq, Baghdad: tower and concert bowl on "Baghdad Island", a peninsula in the River Tigris.
Keywords: architecture, leisure resort, resort, music, reflections, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR532-06
Iraq, Mosul: River Tigris near to the camping site, with wild mustard flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: Muslim, peaceful, landscape, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia

PMR531-10
Iraq, Mosul: ruins of Bash-Tapia fortified palace and all that remains of the city wall facing the River Tigris.
Keywords: architecture, defence, Muslim, Islam, Mesopotamia, natural heritage, archeology, archeological

PMR528-08
Iraq, Najaf: luxuriant vegetation and plantations of date palms on the River Euphrates.
Keywords: picturesque, biotope, botanical, botany, landscape, Muslim, Islam

PMR525-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: view of the Ludwigs-Brucke over the River Isar, with the tower of the Volksbad on the right, part of the Deutsches Museum on the left, and the German Patent Office and the European Patent Office in the background.
Keywords: München, winter sunshine, metropolis, traffic

PMR524-10
England, London: the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben floodlit, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR524-09
England, London: the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben floodlit, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR524-08
England, London: St. Paul's Cathedral floodlit, with Blackfriars Bridge, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR524-07
England, London: St. Paul's Cathedral floodlit at dusk, from the south bank, with light reflections in the River Thames.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR524-06
England, London: River Thames with Blackfriars railway bridge and station, from Blackfriars road bridge, with St. Paul's Cathedral in the background.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, capital city, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR524-05
England, London: River Thames and city skyline from Waterloo Bridge with pleasure cruiser and floating jetty in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, capital city, metropolis

PMR142K-30
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: River Ammer, flowing from the Ammergauer Alps through autumn scenery.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, colourful, nature, fall, autumn colours

PMR142K-29
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: River Ammer, flowing from the Ammergauer Alps through autumn scenery.
Keywords: alpine, autumn colours, fall, nature, colourful, picturesque

PMR142K-03
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: the Industry Museum, reflected in the River Pegnitz, was formerley the home of Dietz & Pfriem, a leading manufacturer of engine valves, and displays their workshops and machinery.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR142K-01
Germany, Bavaria, Lauf an der Pegnitz: Wenzelschloss (Kaiserburg) on the Schlossinsel (Castle-island) in the River Pegnitz, dates from th 12th century.
Keywords: mediaeval, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR141K-29
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Heilig-Geist-Spital (Holy Ghost Hospital), built 1332-39, reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-21
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hallertor was the main gate in the weat wall of the mediaeval city and spans the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-19
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: reflections of the Maxbrücke (bridge) and Hangman's House in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-18
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: burgher houses reflected in the River Pegnitz, from the old wooden Henkersteg (Hangman's Bridge).
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-17
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hangman's House and former wine hall "Weinstadel", reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR141K-16
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Hangman's House and former wine hall "Weinstadel", reflected in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR137K-34
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Rotel bus parked for the night at a "wildernis site" by the Orkhol River. Picturesque landscape and skyscape.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-33
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Rotel bus parked for the night at a "wildernis site" by the Orkhol River.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-32
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Rotel bus parked for the night at a "wildernis site" by the Orkhol River.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-31
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: landscape with the Orkhon River in the foreground.
Keywords: Mongol, picturesque, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-26
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). A picturesque view of the river above the waterfall.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-25
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). The river flows through a gorge with pine trees after the waterfall.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-24
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Orkhon Khürkhree (Orkhon Waterfall) drops 20 metres abruptly into a gorge. An attraction for tourists, although it is likely to be dry for about 10 months of the year.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-23
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Orkhon Khürkhree (Orkhon Waterfall) drops 20 metres abruptly into a gorge. An attraction for tourists, although it is likely to be dry for about 10 months of the year.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-22
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Visitors arriving at the gorge to see the waterfall.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-21
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). A flock of goats drinking at the river on a deep valley floor.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-20
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Here the river flows along the bottom of an escarpment where a few trees manage to thrive.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-19
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon), with the river and leaves of Iris lactea in the foreground.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-18
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Young Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus) scurrying for cover.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-17
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon), with shamanistic "ovoo" and blue cloth offerings.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-16
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon).
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR137K-15
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon).
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR136K-11
Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): crossing the Orkhon Gol, the longest river in Mongolia.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR134K-16
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Giessbach Falls: a turbulent stretch of the River Giessbach, with blowing spume.
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR134K-10
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Giessbach Falls: five of the fourteen drops of the River Giessbach down to Lake Brienz, after starting at 2700 metres on the Schwarzhorn.
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR134K-01
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Thun: view along the Inner Aare River with snow-capped Alps in the distance.
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR133K-36
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Thun: traditional houses on the Outer River Aare, seen from the Postbrücke (bridge).
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR133K-35
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Thun: a surfer tests his skills on the River Aare below the Obere Schleuse (Upper Weir).
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR133K-34
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Thun: a surfer tests his skills on the River Aare below the Obere Schleuse (Upper Weir).
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR133K-10
Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere.

This picture: touring boats frequently go aground on the sandbanks of the Tonle Sap River.
Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology

PMR133K-04
Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere.

This picture: a constant stream of touring boats leaves the quay on Tonle Sap River, heading for the lake.
Keywords: biosphere, natural heritage, wild life habitat, nature reserve, bird reserve, ecology

PMR130K-15
Holland, Maastricht: pleasure boats moored at the jetty on the River Maas.
Keywords: historic, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR129K-16
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: vivid maple trees on the Ottawa River near Rockcliffe Park.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves

PMR129K-15
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: vivid maple trees on the Ottawa River near Rockcliffe Park.
Keywords: trees, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR129K-14
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: waterside houses on Ottawa River in Gatineau, Quebec Province.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-12
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: waterfall over the weir, near where the Rideau Canal leaves the Rideau River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-10
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings with library rotunda, reflected in the Ottawa River, with vivid autumn foliage in the foreground.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-09
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: Parliament Buildings with library rotunda, reflected in Ottawa River, as seen from Gatineau, Quebec Province.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-08
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the National Gallery and Ottawa River through autumn foliage.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-06
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: bucolic scene - Victoria Island in the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-02
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: view to the east from Parliament Hill terrace, with Alexandra Bridge over the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR129K-01
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: view to the west from Parliament Hill terrace, with Victoria Island and Portage Bridge over the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, cityscape, autumn, historic, national heritage, picturesque, capital city, architecture

PMR128K-33
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: series of locks on the steeply descending Rideau Canal where it flows into the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-32
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the Museum of Civilisation on the north side of the Ottawa River, in Gatineau, Quebec Province.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-27
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: the skyline looking west, with Victoria Island and Portage Bridge over the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-24
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: view of Alexandra Bridge over the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-23
Canada, Ontario, Ottawa: series of locks on the steeply descending Rideau Canal, where it flows into the Ottawa River.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, capital city, picturesque, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-19
Canada, Quebec City: Chateau Frontenac, with cruise-liner terminal on the St. Lawrence River, viewed from the Citadel.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR128K-04
USA, Maine: route 201 not far from Moose River, western Maine.
Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR128K-03
USA, Maine: wooded autumn landscape not far from Moose River, western Maine.
Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR128K-02
USA, Maine: white water stream flowing through autumn landscape not far from Moose River, western Maine.
Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR128K-01
USA, Maine: wild stream flowing through autumn landscape not far from Moose River, western Maine.
Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR127K-01
Germany, Berlin: pleasure cruiser on the River Spree passing sunbathers taking advantage of the free deckchairs.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, capital city

PMR126K-24
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: island retreat in the River Schafgraben, Sans Souci Park, with Roman figure on a column.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-01
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: the Chinese House in Sans Souci Park, seen through the trees, with reflection in the River Schafgraben.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR125K-14
Germany, Berlin: view from the roof of the Reichstag Building - River Spree and Friedrichstrasse Station with the TV Tower in the background.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-05
Germany, Berlin: Bundestag - Paul-Löbe-Haus (left of the River Spree) is linked to Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus by a footbridge.
Keywords: East Germany, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, capital city

PMR125K-04
Germany, Berlin: the new Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) opened in May 2006 by Angela Merkel, from the Alt-Moabit Bridge over the River Spree.
Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR125K-03
Germany, Berlin: the new Hauptbahnhof (Main Station) opened in May 2006 by Angela Merkel, with the River Spree in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, capital city, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR124K-20
Germany, Saxony, Bautzen: the River Spree, with the Old Waterworks Tower, St. Michael's Church and the cathedral spire in the distance.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage

PMR124K-13
Germany, Saxony, Görlitz: houses in Zgorzelec, on the Polish side, reflected in the waters of the River Neisse.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque

PMR119K-29
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: pavement café and facades of burgher houses stretching down the Marktstrasse towards the River Isar.
Keywords: architecture, Bavarian village, frescoes, painted facades, colourful facades, picturesque, national heritage, tradition

PMR119K-24
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) on the Kalvarienberg, from the bank of the River Isar.
Keywords: architecture, spring blossom, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR113K-27
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: Rieder Gate and bridge reflected in a branch of the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: architecture, Gothic architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, Schwaben

PMR113K-24
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Donauwörth: view along the River Wörnitz with bridge and reflections.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, national heritage, historic, mediaeval, Schwaben

PMR113K-02
USA, Oregon: the beach with numerous rock monoliths near Pistol River.
Keywords: countryside, cliffs, beach, breakers, deserted shore, coastline, rugged coast

PMR112K-34
USA, Oregon, Astoria: the 6.5-km-long Astoria-Megler cantilever-through-truss bridge over the Colombia River, which divides the state of Washington from Oregon, carries the US 101, with small craft moorings in the foreground.
Keywords: coastline, small boats, rugged coast, fishing, jetty, quayside, seagulls, hotel, cantilever bridge

PMR112K-32
USA, Oregon, Astoria: the 6.5-km-long Astoria-Megler cantilever-through-truss bridge over the Colombia River, which divides the state of Washington from Oregon, carries the US 101. Gutting the salmon catch in front of onlookers.
Keywords: coastline, rugged coast, fishing, jetty, quayside, seagulls, hotel, cantilever bridge

PMR112K-31
USA, Oregon, Astoria: the 6.5-km-long Astoria-Megler cantilever-through-truss bridge over the Colombia River, which divides the state of Washington from Oregon, carries the US 101.
Keywords: coastline, cantilever bridge, hotel, seagulls, quayside, jetty, fishing, rugged coast

PMR110K-01
France, Périgord: view over the River Dordogne from Chateau Castelnaud, showing Chateau Beynac, its traditional rival on the other side of the river.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-36
France, Périgord: view over the River Dordogne from Chateau Castelnaud, showing the heavily wooded countryside.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-31
France, Périgord, Saint Léon sur Vézere: the oldest Romanesque church in Périgord, dating from the 12th century, was formerly a Benedictine church. View of the church and village, reflected in the waters of the River Vézere.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, reflections

PMR109K-26
France, Périgord: canoeing on the tree-lined River Vézere, seen here from the ramparts of Chateau de Losse.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-16
France, Périgord, Montignac: market stalls overlooking the river Vézere from the high stone embankment.
Keywords: Dordogne, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, market day

PMR108K-33
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schloss Albrechtsberg, Schloss Eckberg and Villa Stockhausen in the Elbe Valley (UNESCO site of natural beauty).
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, countryside, river, watermeadows

PMR108K-09
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Saxon State Chancellery, formerly Ministry of the Interior, built 1900-04 on the River Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-08
Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Saxon State Chancellery, formerly Ministry of the Interior, built 1900-04 on the River Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

PMR108K-07
Germany, Saxony, Pirna: view of the town from the River Elbe.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, picturesque, landscape, panorama

PMR108K-06
Germany, Saxony, Pirna: veteran sidewheel paddle steamer on the River Elbe, with grey geese in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, picturesque, ship, paddle boat, pleasure steamer

PMR106K-35
Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas.

The Patakancha River today flows past modern buildings decorated with colourful flowers.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu

PMR106K-12
Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found.

The Sacred Valley of the Incas, the River Vilcanota (which becomes the River Urubamba) and the modern town of Pisac.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, bird's eye view, panorama

PMR106K-11
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the entire site from the "watchman's post", in sunshine.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR106K-10
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

The lowest part of the path to the Sun Gate, passing through agricultural terraces. The "watchman's post" on the horizon.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-09
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the sacred mountain, Huayna Picchu, from the path to the Sun Gate.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR106K-08
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the Urubamba River, the Hiram Bingham Highway and the surrounding mountains.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR106K-07
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

The Sun Gate ("Intipuncu") from where the "Inca Trail" leads to Cusco.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR106K-06
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

The River Urubamba from the Inca Trail. The mountain which it encloses was considered sacred by the Incas.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR106K-05
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the entire site from the Inca Trail, leading to the Sun Gate.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR106K-04
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

The River Urubamba and the access road (Hiram Bingham Highway), winding up to the site in a series of hairpin bends. Buses bring visitors up this road from the railway terminus, Aguas Calientes.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR106K-03
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the site from the "Inca Trail" up to the Sun Gate.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR106K-02
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

The River Urubamba, which forms a loop around the Inca city, aiding its defence.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR106K-01
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

Ritual stone on the top of the "Intiwatana" pyramid.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR105K-36
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

More than sufficient food for the whole community could be grown on these terraces.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR105K-35
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

A street with dwelling houses, which were not constructed with cut stones like the religious buildings.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR105K-34
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

"Intiwatana", a flat-topped, terraced pyramid (centre) where astronomical measurements were made ("inti" = sun).
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR105K-33
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

The entrance gate from the inside, showing the sockets either side for securing the crossbar.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR105K-32
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

This doorway was the only entrance to the city and could easily be defended.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR105K-31
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

View of the residential area. The houses were formerly roofed with tree trunks and straw.
Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site

PMR105K-30
Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

General view of the site from the "watchman's post", with the sacred mountain Huayna Picchu behind.
Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco

PMR100K-09
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River

PMR100K-08
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River

PMR100K-07
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River

PMR100K-06
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River

PMR100K-05
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, Las Conchas River, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations

PMR100K-04
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, Las Conchas River, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations

PMR100K-03
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows.
Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River

PMR100K-02
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. The sandy valley floor and emerging bare, red rocks of the sierra.
Keywords: landscape, Las Conchas River, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations

PMR100K-01
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Clouds on the peaks of the sierra.
Keywords: landscape, Las Conchas River, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations

PMR099K-12
Argentina: Termas de Rio Hondo, a spa town famous for its copious hot springs. View of the causeway of the nearby Rio Hondo Dam and the run-off of the Rio Dulce.
Keywords: dam, Rio Hondo Dam, hydro-electric power, water power, River Dulce, reservoir

PMR099K-11
Argentina: Termas de Rio Hondo, a spa town famous for its copious hot springs. Neotropic Cormorants (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) in the lee of the nearby Rio Hondo Dam.
Keywords: dam, reservoir, River Dulce, water power, hydro-electric power, Rio Hondo Dam

PMR099K-10
Argentina: Termas de Rio Hondo, a spa town famous for its copious hot springs. Anglers with rod and line, arrayed along the wall of the nearby Rio Hondo Dam, find rich pickings.
Keywords: dam, reservoir, River Dulce, water power, hydro-electric power, Rio Hondo Dam

PMR099K-09
Argentina: Termas de Rio Hondo, a spa town famous for its copious hot springs. Fishermen are able to catch Dorado with a gaff or net in the shallow waters of the run-off from the Rio Hondo Dam nearby.
Keywords: dam, reservoir, River Dulce, water power, hydro-electric power, Rio Hondo Dam

PMR099K-08
Argentina: Termas de Rio Hondo, a spa town famous for its copious hot springs. The run-off from the nearby Rio Hondo Dam. The waters are rich in fish (e.g. Dorado) and attract large numbers of cormorants.
Keywords: dam, reservoir, River Dulce, water power, hydro-electric power, Rio Hondo Dam

PMR099K-06
Argentina: Termas de Rio Hondo, a spa town famous for its copious hot springs. Cormorants and Snowy Egrets in the shallows of the River Dulce, in the lee of the dam.
Keywords: dam, wild life, water birds, hydro-electric power

PMR098K-14
Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. Salto Bossetti and the lower River Iguassu from the Brazilian side, with palm trees in the foreground.
Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguazu Falls, Iguacu Falls

PMR098K-09
Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. Aerial view of Salto Rivadavia and the upper river.
Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguacu Falls, Iguazu Falls

PMR097K-35
Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. View of the lower walkway (bottom left) with a rainbow over the falls and a boat on the lower River Iguassu in the background.
Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguazu Falls, Iguacu Falls

PMR097K-30
Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. The lower River Iguassu with Salto Mbiga in the background, from the Lower Circuit on the Argentinian side.
Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguazu Falls, Iguacu Falls

PMR097K-24
Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. The upper Iguassu River makes a short drop, seconds before it hurtles over the edge of the main falls.
Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguazu Falls, Iguacu Falls

PMR096K-34
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: the Zugspitze massif, part of the Wetterstein Mountains, from the bank of the River Loisach, with snow-covered landscape.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, winter wonderland, snow scene, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR096K-33
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: the Zugspitze massif, part of the Wetterstein Mountains, with the bridge over the River Loisach in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, winter wonderland, snow scene, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR096K-02
England, Wiltshire: Bradford on Avon, a town which flourished in the 17th century due to the woollen textile industry. The flooding River Avon in December 2008 with the ancient stone bridge in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, stone buildings, floods

PMR096K-01
England, Wiltshire: Bradford on Avon, a town which flourished in the 17th century due to the woollen textile industry. The flooding River Avon in December 2008, with the Swan Hotel in the background.
Keywords: architecture, floods, stone buildings

PMR093K-11
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: old burgher houses with their reflections in the River Pegnitz.
Keywords: Nürnberg, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, historic town

PMR093K-03
Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Cape Helles: "V" Beach, where two Irish battalions landed under fire, one from the SS River Clyde, with the military cemetery, Seddülbahir harbour and Kale (fortress) beyond.
Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal

PMR091K-11
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. 15th century Ottoman stone bridge linking the two sides of the city over the River Vardar.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, national heritage, picturesque

PMR091K-08
Macedonia, Mavrovo: Monastery of St. Jovan Bigorsky (St John the Baptist) on the steep side of the gorge of the River Radika. Founded in 1020, the monastery church (right) contains an iconostasis which is a masterpiece of woodcarving. The entrance is decorated with the Macedonian flag.
Keywords: Orthodox church, Byzantine architecture, Yugoslavia, national heritage, historic, Christian

PMR091K-07
Macedonia, Mavrovo: Monastery of St. Jovan Bigorsky (St John the Baptist) on the steep side of the gorge of the River Radika. Founded in 1020, the monastery church contains an iconostasis which is a masterpiece of woodcarving. On these wooden galleries are the "konaks" or lodgings for visitors.
Keywords: Orthodox church, Christian, historic, national heritage, Yugoslavia

PMR090K-15
Albania, Berat: Ottoman houses mounting the hillside give the town its pseudonym "town of a thousand windows". In the 6th century BC it was a Greek fortress-settlement of the Dassaretae tribe, later the Illyrian town of "Antipatrea", and then taken by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. Here: houses in the Gorica quarter, on the other side of the River Osum, in late afternoon.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, Turkish houses, historic town, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR089K-06
Montenegro, Podgorica: construction of a weir (?) in the River Moraca, with the Millennium Bridge.
Keywords: Yugoslavia, new capital city, suspension bridge

PMR089K-03
Montenegro, Podgorica: the new Millennium Bridge over the River Moraca, opened 13th July 2005.
Keywords: Yugoslavia, engineering, suspension bridge

PMR088K-35
Montenegro, Podgorica: Moraca Sports Centre (left) on the River Moraca which flows through the centre of the capital city.
Keywords: historic city, Yugoslavia

PMR088K-08
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the Small Onofrio's Fountain, provides fresh water from the Dubrovnik River (designed by Onofrio della Casa in 1438).
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-02
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Trebinje: River Trebisnijica and the Stone Bridge and mountains, looking north.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-34
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo: the Latin Bridge over the River Miljacka where Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914, plunging the world into war.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque, momentous events

PMR087K-33
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo: the bridge over the River Miljacka reflected in the water, looking towards Zmajevac.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Bosniaks, Ottoman, historic, national heritage, picturesque

PMR087K-29
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Blagaj: the River Buna, gushing from an underground "karst system", is a popular outing for residents of Mostar, 15 kilometres away.
Keywords: Islam, picturesque, national heritage, historic, Ottoman, Bosniaks, Muslim

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