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PMR060-03 South Africa, Natal, Durban: cannas as foreground to a typical view in the hills around the city Keywords: plant, botany, horticulture, semi-tropical
PMR-D10559 Flowers of Leafy Lousewort (Pedicularis foliosa) on Kranzberg, Mittenwald, Bavaria. Keywords: spring, semi-parasitic, nature, wild flowers, botany, phytography, plants
PMR-D10558 Flowers of Leafy Lousewort (Pedicularis foliosa) on Kranzberg, Mittenwald, Bavaria. Keywords: spring, semi-parasitic, nature, wild flowers, botany, phytography, plants
PMR425-05 Madeira, Funchal: Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro ("Blandy's Garden") - the water-lily pool with Bunya Pine tree (Araucaria bidwillii). Madeira, Funchal: Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro ("Blandy's Garden") - the water-lily pool with Bunya Pine tree (Araucaria bidwillii). Keywords: island, hoticulture, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR425-04 Madeira, Funchal: Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro ("Blandy's Garden") - Amaryllis flowers with giant Crassula behind. Madeira, Funchal: Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro ("Blandy's Garden") - Amaryllis flowers with giant Crassula behind. Keywords: island, horticulture, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR425-03 Madeira, Funchal: restaurants in the pedestrian zone of the Avenida do Mar. Madeira, Funchal: restaurants in the pedestrian zone of the Avenida do Mar. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR-D7297 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: semi-wild donkeys (Equus africanus) not far from Djanet. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, ass, UNESCO
PMR-D7296 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: semi-wild donkeys (Equus africanus) not far from Djanet. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, ass, UNESCO
PMR-D7012 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: semi-wild donkeys (Equus africanus) on the steep, rocky wall of Wadi Iherir. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, ass, UNESCO
PMR-D0650 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: close-upof the floral semi-precious stone inlay in the marble columns of the galleries. Keywords: Arab, Islam, Muslim, architecture, traditional, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city
PMR347-12 India, Agra, the Red Fort, built by the Moghuls, but probably dating back before the 10th century: The massive walls are decorated with fine carvings and the marble columns of the belvedere are inlaid with semi-precious stones. Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, UNESCO
PMR344-09 India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: inlaid semi-precious stones on the pillars of the Diwan-i-khas (Hall of Private Audiences) with the domes of the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) in the background. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city, Islam, Muslim
PMR272-04 U.S.A., Florida, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge: semi-tropical vegetation in a Palm Hammock. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, reservation, rain-forest, luxuriant, dense foliage
PMR-D4014 People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: large residence with a semi-circular fountain pool containing figures of the 12 Chinese year names: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig, Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, culture, sculpture, calendar, zodiac, architecture
PMR-D3520 Germany, Lower Saxony, Goslar: semi-detached timber-frame houses, one with ornate slate-cladding, a local tradition. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR169-05 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, created out of sand dunes - a semi-circular bridge over the water. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city
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. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view
PMR428-08 Madeira, Canical: fishermen and helpers gutting the freshly-landed tuna-fish catch on the beach. View of the beach and fishing boats. Keywords: island, fish, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR515-09 Italy, Campania, Island of Procida: semi-ruined Castello on Terra Murata, with Cape Miseno on the mainland in the background. Keywords: picturesque, ruin, defence, fortifications, fortress, Flegrean Islands
PMR127K-16 Canada, Ontario, Toronto: suburban semi-detached house and garden in Bramalea. Keywords: domestic, summer, retired couple, commuter belt
PMR127K-15 Canada, Ontario, Toronto: suburban semi-detached house and garden in Bramalea. Keywords: domestic, architecture, commuter belt
PMR121K-09 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: view of the courtyard through marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones with gold capitals. Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture
PMR121K-04 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: gallery on one side of the courtyard, with endless rows of marble columns, inlaid with semi-precious stones. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR121K-03 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: closer view of the floral inlay work of semi-precious stones. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR121K-02 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: the courtyard, with surrounding marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones, and Moorish arches. Keywords: Arab state, traditional architecture, Koran, muezzin, minarets, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR104K-06 Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown. The inside walls of the semi-subterranean temple are studded with 175 carved stone heads, all different. Keywords: High Andes, archeological site, historical site, archeology, excavations, Tiahuanacu
PMR104K-05 Bolivia, Tiwanaku or Tiahuanaco: Ruins of the capital city of a great civilisation, dating back to 1500 BC, but becoming a centre of culture only about 300 BC. After about 400 AD the empire expanded to take in large parts of present-day Peru, Bolivia and Chile on the west coast. Their success was based on highly effective agricultural innovation. In about 1000 AD the civilisation was virtually wiped out by continuing drought, the remnants being incorporated into the Inca empire around 1450 AD. These people had no written language and their name is unknown. At the equinoxes the sun's rays shone through the main entrance to the Kalasasaya, on to the priest monolith. In the foreground the semi-subterranean temple. Keywords: High Andes, Tiahuanacu, excavations, archeology, historical site, archeological site
PMR046K-12 Costa Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres above sea level: semi-tame ant-eater making short work of a bread roll. Keywords: wild animals, flora and fauna
PMR046K-11 Coata Rica, Cartago: Irazu Volcano National Park, 3432 metres above sea level: semi-tame ant-eater on a park bench. Keywords: wild animals, flora and fauna
PMR000K-01 Egland, Cheshire, Cheadle: Snowfall in suburbia, with collie dog. 1950s. Keywords: suburbia, nostalgia, semi-detached houses
PMR036K-31 Namibia: Sesriem Canyon, 30 metres deep, carved by the River Tsauchab in 2 million years. The name derives from the fact that it needed six (ses) oxen spans (riem) joined together to haul a bucket of water up from the bottom of the canyon. Here, the path leading out of the canyon. Keywords: geology, gorge, river erosion, semi-desert, rock formations
PMR036K-30 Namibia: Sesriem Canyon, 30 metres deep, carved by the River Tsauchab in 2 million years. The name derives from the fact that it needed six (ses) oxen spans (riem) joined together to haul a bucket of water up from the bottom of the canyon. Here, view along the floor of the canyon. Keywords: geology, gorge, river erosion, semi-desert
PMR036K-29 Namibia: Sesriem Canyon, 30 metres deep, carved by the River Tsauchab in 2 million years. The name derives from the fact that it needed six (ses) oxen spans (riem) joined together to haul a bucket of water up from the bottom of the canyon. Here, a standing rock pinnacle on the floor of the canyon. Keywords: geology, gorge, river erosion, semi-desert, rock formations
PMR036K-28 Namibia: Sesriem Canyon, 30 metres deep, carved by the River Tsauchab in 2 million years. The name derives from the fact that it needed six (ses) oxen spans (riem) joined together to haul a bucket of water up from the bottom of the canyon. Keywords: geology, gorge, river erosion, semi-desert
PMR036K-27 Namibia: Distant view of the serried ranges of the Naukluft and Rast Mountains, from the road to Sesriem. Keywords: arid landscape, African plain, semi-desert
PMR035K-24 Namibia: Ai-Ais, a resort in a canyon in the desert with hot mineral springs and a trailer park with bar/restaurant. View of the canyon, river and campsite from the top of a neighbouring peak. Keywords: arid landscape, barren land, semi-desert
PMR035K-23 Namibia: Ai-Ais, a resort in a canyon in the desert with hot mineral springs and a trailer park with bar/restaurant. Here, climbing a mountain for a view of the area. Keywords: arid landscape, barren land, semi-desert
PMR035K-22 Namibia: Ai-Ais, a resort in a canyon in the desert with hot mineral springs and a trailer park with bar/restaurant. Here, part of the canyon where a troop of black baboons was seen. Keywords: arid landscape, semi-desert, barren land
PMR035K-21 Namibia: The Rolling Hotel during a pause on the C12 road in the south. Keywords: arid landscape, barren land, semi-desert
PMR035K-20 Namibia: A lonely quiver tree struggles for existance. Keywords: arid landscape, barren land, semi-desert
PMR035K-19 Namibia: View of the Kara Mountains in the south, purple in the distance. Keywords: arid landscape, barren land, semi-desert
PMR035K-05 Namibia, Windhoek: View of the capital city from a hill to the east, showing the administrative centre. Keywords: African cities, arid, semi-desert
PMR035K-04 Namibia, Windhoek: View of the capital city from a hill to the east. Keywords: African cities, arid, semi-desert
PMR033K-10 England, Lancashire, Baguley: 3, Brencon Avenue, suburban, semi-detached residence, tudor style, built 1930s. Keywords: dwellings, suburbia, architecture
PMR033K-09 England, Lancashire, Swinton: Warren Drive, suburban, semi-detached residences, built 1930s, modernised. Keywords: dwellings, suburbia, architecture
PMR033K-08 England, Lancashire, Swinton: 15, Warren Drive, suburban, semi-detached residence, built 1930s, modernised. Keywords: dwellings, suburbia, architecture
PMR430-03 Madeira, Curral das Freiras: Disc Houseleek (Aeonium glandulosum = Sempervivum glandulosum), a native species. Keywords: island, plants, botanical, botany, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR430-02 Madeira, Curral das Freiras: Downy Stonecrop (Aichryson villosum = Sempervivum villosum), a native species. Keywords: island, plants, botanical, botany, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR430-01 Madeira, Curral das Freiras: Viper's Bugloss (Echium judaicum). Keywords: island, plants, botanical, botany, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR429-12 Madeira, Funchal: azulejos (tiles) depicting life as it used to be at the beginning of the last century: women embroidering before traditional thatched dwellings. Keywords: island, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR429-11 Madeira, Camera de Lobos: evening view of the town and harbour from the west. Keywords: island, fishing village, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR429-10 Madeira, Ponta do Pargo: the coastline to the north of the lighthouse is even steeper than that to the south. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, botany
PMR429-09 Madeira, Ponta do Pargo: steep coastline to the south, with flowering cacti in the foreground. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, cactus, botanical, botany
PMR429-08 Madeira, Ponta do Pargo: lighthouse on the most westerly point of Madeira, with flowering cacti in the foreground. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, cactus, botanical, botany
PMR429-07 Madeira, Sao Vicente: view from the top of the street, with terraced houses and church at the bottom and hillside as backcloth. Keywords: island, picturesque, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical, picturesque
PMR429-06 Madeira, Sao Vicente: view from higher up the street, with terraced houses and church at the bottom. Keywords: island, picturesque, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR429-05 Madeira, Sao Vicente: main street of terraced houses running up the hillside. Keywords: island, picturesque, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR429-04 Madeira, Sao Vicente: main street with church and pub, "Ferro Velho". Keywords: island, picturesque, picturesque, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR429-03 Madeira, Boca d'Encumeada: view of the mountains to the east just before reaching the Encumeada Pass, with hamlet in the valley. Keywords: island, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR429-02 Madeira, Serra d'Agua: hillside covered with flowering broom and pine trees. Keywords: island, landscape, picturesque, flora and fauna, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR429-01 Madeira, Serra d'Agua: heavily wooded mountains near the centre of the island, traversed by the steep-sided valley of the Ribeira do Pico. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR428-12 Madeira, Ponta de Sao Lourenco: the eastermost tip of Madeira is a relatively desolate peninsula with sandstone cliffs streaked with volcanic lava "funnels". Gathering storm clouds, with the sun's reflection on the sea. Keywords: island, geology, rocky, surf, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR428-11 Madeira, Ponta de Sao Lourenco: the eastermost tip of Madeira is a relatively desolate peninsula with sandstone cliffs streaked with volcanic lava "funnels". Keywords: island, geology, rocky, surf, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR428-10 Madeira, Ponta de Sao Lourenco: local craftsman displaying his range of carved whalebone models for sale in the car park. Keywords: island, souvenirs, artisan, resort, semi-tropical
PMR428-09 Madeira, Ponta de Sao Lourenco: the eastermost tip of Madeira is a relatively desolate peninsula with sandstone cliffs streaked with volcanic lava "funnels". Keywords: island, geology, rocky, surf, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR428-07 Madeira, Canical: fishermen and helpers gutting the freshly-landed tuna-fish catch on the beach. View of the beach and fishing boats. Keywords: island, fish, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR428-06 Madeira, Canical: fishermen and helpers gutting the freshly-landed tuna-fish catch on the beach. Keywords: island, fish, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR428-05 Madeira, Canical: fishermen and helpers gutting the freshly-landed tuna-fish catch on the beach. Keywords: island, fish, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR428-04 Madeira, Levada da Serra: an old-established network of aqueducts (levadas) brings water from the mountains to irregate the crops. Following a levada path, one can be alone with the scenery. Cows, with calf, find better grazing near the levadas. Most cows on the island are kept permanently in stalls, due to the lack of pasture. Keywords: island, cattle, landscape, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR428-03 Madeira, Levada da Serra: an old-established network of aqueducts (levadas) brings water from the mountains to irregate the crops. Following a levada path, one can be alone with the scenery. Keywords: island, landscape, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR428-02 Madeira, Levada da Serra: an old-established network of aqueducts (levadas) brings water from the mountains to irregate the crops. Following a levada path, one can be alone with the scenery. Keywords: island, landscape, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR428-01 Madeira, Levada da Serra: an old-established network of aqueducts (levadas) brings water from the mountains to irregate the crops. Following a levada path, one can be alone with the scenery. Keywords: island, landscape, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR427-12 Madeira, Ribeira Brava: the town, sited at the foot of a cliff on the south coast, is separated from the Ponta do Sol by a number of road tunnels. The road to Sao Vicente, which bisects the island, starts here. View of the luxuriant garden of the town hall, with roses and jacaranda. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR427-11 Madeira, Ribeira Brava: the town, sited at the foot of a cliff on the south coast, is separated from the Ponta do Sol by a number of road tunnels. The road to Sao Vicente, which bisects the island, starts here. View along the valley, towards the centre of the island. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR427-10 Madeira, Ribeira Brava: the town, sited at the foot of a cliff on the south coast, is separated from the Ponta do Sol by a number of road tunnels. The road to Sao Vicente, which bisects the island, starts here. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR427-09 Madeira, Camara de Lobos: colourful fishing boats on the beach of this pretty fishing village, with jetty and lighthouse in the background. Keywords: island, picturesque, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR427-08 Madeira, Camara de Lobos: fishing boats are still built on the beach of this pretty fishing village. This scene was apparently painted by Winston Churchill, during several of his stays on the island. Keywords: island, boatbuilding, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, picturesque
PMR427-07 Madeira, Penha de Aguia (Eagle Rock): it is said that eagles used to nest on the sheer walls of this massif, standing, isolated, on the north coast. Keywords: island, landscape, monolith, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR427-06 Madeira, Faial: nestling in the mouth of a valley on the north coast, the town is dominated by its modern church. Keywords: island, cultivation, agriculture, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR427-05 Madeira, Santana: one of the thatched, tent-shaped dwellings, traditional to this area, reputedly cool in summer and warm in winter. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR427-04 Madeira: Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the island (1861 metres). A retaurant near the summit, and the return path, carefully paved for most of the way. Keywords: island, summit, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR427-03 Madeira: Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the island (1861 metres), lies above the clouds. Typical Madeira fencing, made of branches of erica bushes. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, summit
PMR427-02 Madeira: Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the island (1861 metres). The volcanic origin of the mountains is clear, with vertical seams of old lava breaking through the sandstone. Keywords: island, volcano, geological, geology, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, summit
PMR427-01 Madeira: an obelisk marks the summit of Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the island (1861 metres). Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, summit
PMR426-12 Madeira: Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the island (1861 metres), lies above the clouds. An ancient erica bush struggles to exist on the high, inhospitable slopes. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, summit
PMR426-11 Madeira: Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the island (1861 metres), lies above the clouds. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, summit
PMR426-10 Madeira, Santana: a new batch of willow canes being secured at the side of the road. Keywords: island, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR426-09 Madeira, Santana: one of the thatched, tent-shaped dwellings, traditional to this area, reputedly cool in summer and warm in winter. Keywords: island, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR426-08 Madeira, Santana: willow canes propped up in rows at the roadside to dry out in the sun. Keywords: island, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR426-07 Madeira, Santana: the road leading up to the refuge, the trees laden with epiphytes. Keywords: island, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR426-06 Madeira, Santana: Junta Geral refuge in the Parque das Queimadas, 883 metres above Santana. The kitchens and washrooms are contained in this thatched cottage. Accommodation can be rented here from the government. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR426-05 Madeira, Santana: Junta Geral refuge in the Parque das Queimadas, 883 metres above Santana. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR426-04 Madeira, Santana: peeled and treated willow shoots in bundles ready for basket weaving; in the background the shoots are being made supple by soaking under water sprays. Keywords: island, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR426-03 Madeira, Sao Roque do Faial: view to the north, showing scenery typical of the north side of the island. Keywords: island, hilly, hills, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR426-02 Madeira, Sao Roque do Faial: cultivating vines, bananas and other crops on the steep sides of the valley. Keywords: island, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR426-01 Madeira, Funchal: the colourful fruit and vegetable market. Keywords: island, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR425-12 Madeira, Funchal: cacti in the Botanical Gardens, with palm tree and Funchal spread out below. Keywords: island, cactus, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR425-11 Madeira, Funchal: new viaduct over the wild Ribeira de Joao Gomes Valley, with Funchal spread out below, seen from the Botanical Gardens. Keywords: island, tunnel, bridge, construction, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR425-10 Madeira, Funchal: new viaduct over the wild Ribeira de Joao Gomes Valley, seen from the Botanical Gardens. Keywords: island, tunnel, bridge, construction, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR425-09 Madeira, Funchal: Botanical Gardens, displaying a striking mosaic pattern formed of plants with coloured foliage. Keywords: island, horticulture, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR425-08 Madeira, Funchal: Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro ("Blandy's Garden") - the quinta, built in traditional style, belonging to the Blandy family. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, archtecture, picturesque
PMR425-07 Madeira, Funchal: Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro ("Blandy's Garden") - a striking palm tree overlooking a colourful herbacious border. Keywords: island, picturesque, horticulture, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR425-06 Madeira, Funchal: Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro ("Blandy's Garden") - enchanting vista of flowers and shrubs. Keywords: island, picturesque, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR385-04 Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; view of the train approaching Cairns through typical vegetation. Keywords: semi-tropical, train, locomotive, seaside, diving centre, resort
PMR385-03 Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; view of a small settlement on the coastal plain, from the descending train. Keywords: semi-tropical, train, locomotive, seaside, diving centre, resort
PMR385-02 Australia, Queensland, Kuranda: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; some of the flowering shrubs and trees on Kuranda Railway Station. Keywords: semi-tropical, train, locomotive, seaside, diving centre, resort
PMR385-01 Australia, Queensland, Kuranda: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; the railway station at Kuranda - more reminiscent of a botanic garden! Keywords: semi-tropical, train, locomotive, seaside, diving centre, resort
PMR384-09 Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; approaching a waterfall on the mountainside, near the end of the 34-kilometre climb to Kuranda. Keywords: semi-tropical, train, locomotive, seaside, diving centre, resort
PMR384-08 Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; crossing a viaduct over a steep ravine, one of many bridges and tunnels on the 34-kilometre climb to Kuranda. Keywords: semi-tropical, resort, diving centre, seaside, locomotive, train
PMR384-07 Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; ascending through a bushy cutting. Keywords: semi-tropical, train, locomotive, seaside, diving centre, resort
PMR383-10 Australia, Queensland, Cairns: catamaran "Ocean Spirit" moored in the marina after returning from the Great Barrier Reef. Keywords: semi-tropical, seaside, diving centre, resort
PMR383-09 Australia, Queensland, Cairns: catamaran "Siska IV" arriving at Cairns from the Great Barrier Reef. Keywords: semi-tropical, seaside, diving centre, resort
PMR383-08 Australia, Queensland, Cairns: returning from the Great Barrier Reef on the catamaran "Ocean Spirit" under sail at 9 knots. Keywords: semi-tropical, seaside, diving centre, resort
PMR383-07 Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef - rookery of Sooty Terns (Sterna fuscata) and Common Noddies (Anous stolidus), one of the largest in the southern hemisphere. Keywords: semi-tropical, resort, diving centre, seaside, ornithology, birds
PMR383-06 Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef - Sooty Tern (Sterna fuscata) adult and Common Noddies (Anous stolidus) perched on the wooden barrier. Keywords: semi-tropical, resort, diving centre, seaside, ornithology, birds
PMR383-05 Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef - juvenile Sooty Terns (Sterna fuscata) enjoying the hot sand. Keywords: semi-tropical, resort, diving centre, seaside, ornithology, birds
PMR383-04 Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Marlin Marina and the new Pier Building, containing shopping centre and hotels. Keywords: semi-tropical, seaside, diving centre, resort
PMR383-03 Australia, Queensland, Cairns: colourful DHC-2 Beaver aircraft on floats belonging to Barrier Reef Airways, in the Marlin Marina. Keywords: semi-tropical, seaside, diving centre, resort
PMR686-10 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: view of the courtyard, from the arcaded gallery, with semi-precious stone inlays on the columns. Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture
PMR626-10 Spain, Lanzarote: Monumento al Campesino: designed by Cesar Manrique, the 15 metre monument was assembled in 1968 from old fishing boat drinking water canisters welded together, and represents a peasant with his traditional assistants, an ass and a dromedary. The monument is surrounded by vines growing in "picon" (volcanic gravel), each with its own semi-circular protecting wall against the wind. Keywords: artistic design, Canary Islands, heritage, monument to the peasant, modern sculpture
PMR666-08 United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque, completed in 2007, cost $545m. and combines Mughal, Moorish and Arab architecture. It was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore and Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. It has 82 domes and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main hall of prayer contains the world's largest chandelier (over 9 tonnes in weight) and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and can accommodate over 7,000 worshippers. This picture: gallery on one side of the courtyard, with its countless marble columns inlaid with semi-precious stones in floral patterns, supporting Moorish arches. Keywords: Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, desert city, minarets, muezzin, Koran, traditional architecture
PMR641-03 Libya, Tripolitania: ruins of the ancient city of Sabratha, founded about 500 BC as a Phoenician trading post, later being Romanised after Carthage fell to the Romans in the Third Punic War in 146 BC. It reached its apogee under the Emperor Septimius Severus in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, but was severely damaged in an earthquake in 365 AD. After the Arab conquest it lost all importance to Leptis Magna. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. The stage of the well-preserved theatre, dating from 190 AD, with its three-tiered facade incorporating 108 fluted Corinthian columns, and finely carved semi-circular niches in the front of the stage. Keywords: Roman architecture, artistic, stone carving, archeological excavations, archeology, Maghreb, Punic architecture

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