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Penang pictures 1959 (2 files)

PMR.PN-02 Malaya, Penang Island 1959: colourful chalets shaded by Flamboyant trees (Delonix regia) at Sandycroft Leave Centre. Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East
PMR.PN-01 Malaya, Penang Island 1959: Flamboyant trees (Delonix regia) shading the chalets of Sandycroft Leave Centre. Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

Travel (69 files)

PMR141-02 Italy, Lombardy, Laveno on Lago Maggiore: view of the harbour and tree-shaded promenade. Keywords: picturesque, port, boats, yachts, reflections, Varese, moorings
PMR-D11353 Angle Shades moth (Phlogophora meticulosa) Keywords: butterflies, insects, lepidoptera, moths, Noctuoidea
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-D9975 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: Terra Nostra Garden, originally laid out in 1770 by Thomas Hickling, an orange farmer. In 1848 the garden was acquired and enhanced by the Visconde da Praia and is now owned and managed by the Garden Hotel company. A long avenue of Gingko trees provides welcome shade. Keywords: heritage, picturesque, park, botanical, landscaped, mild climate, flora, exotic trees, arboretum
PMR-D8195 Norway, Hordaland, Hardanger Fjord under overcast skies, with mountains as background. Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, scenic, landscape, nature, fjord, isolated, dramatic, light and shade
PMR-D8194 Norway, Hordaland, Hardanger Fjord under overcast skies, with mountains as background. Keywords: Scandinavia, light and shade, dramatic, picturesque, scenic, landscape, nature, fjord, isolated
PMR-D7550 Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. A memorial stele honours them in a corner of the gardens. Keywords: Africa, colourful, artistic, botanical, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh
PMR-D7549 Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. A tall flowering tree with yellow blooms. Keywords: Africa, colourful, artistic, botanical, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh
PMR-D7548 Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. Part of the extensive collection of cacti, with the museum/cafe, painted in "Majorelle Blue", in the background. Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, botanical, artistic, colourful
PMR-D7547 Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. Vivid red flowers of a bougainvillea shrub. Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, botanical, artistic, colourful
PMR-D7546 Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. Yellow flowers on an acacia tree. Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, botanical, artistic, colourful
PMR-D7545 Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. The goldfish pool, with "Majorelle Blue" surround. Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, botanical, artistic, colourful
PMR-D7544 Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. Turtles share the pool with goldfish. Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, botanical, artistic, colourful
PMR-D7543 Morocco, Marakech: Majorelle Garden, created by Jacques Majorelle, starting in 1923. It was bought by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in the 1980s and replanned. The predominant shade of blue was patented by Majorelle and bears his name. Reflections of the palm trees in the water lily pool. Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, culture, botanical, artistic, colourful
PMR-D7299 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: a Tuareg driver relaxing in the shade of an acacia tree in the desert with nearby rock formations, not far from Djanet. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, ass, UNESCO
PMR-D7102 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the Tadrart mountains from the shade of a Camel Thorn tree (Vachellia /Acacia ercoloba). Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered
PMR-D7101 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: sandstone rock formations in the Tadrart mountains from the shade of a Camel Thorn tree (Vachellia /Acacia ercoloba). Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered
PMR-D6532 Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: a birch grove in the park. Keywords: picturesque, trees, copse, wood, woodland, light & shade
PMR-D6018 Oman, Wadi Darbat: a large Tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica) provides welcome shade for visitors. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, nature, countryside, flora
PMR-D5951 Oman: inside a Bedouin "tent" in the Wahabi Sands, south of Al Wasil. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, tradition, shade, cool, shelter, carpets
PMR-D5937 Oman, Al Wasil Desert Camp, Wahiba Sands: sand dunes in late afternoon light. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, desert resort, light & shade, picturesque, photogenic
PMR-D5824 Oman, Nakhal: Omani family enjoying a picnic in the shade near to the warm springs of Ain A'Thawwarah. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, oasis, children, eating, mealtime
PMR-D5660 Greece, Island of Milos: picnickers enjoying the shade of a solitary tree among the brilliant white volcanic rocks at Sarakiniko. on the south coast. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo
PMR-D5596 Greece, Island of Folegandros: outside stairs save living space, as in this house in Chora with its shade-giving tree in the yard. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades
PMR-D5285 Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: view of the south-east (entrance) side of the tree-shaded courtyard of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60, from the iwan on the opposite side. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5283 Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Registan: facade and iwan on the north-west side of the inner courtyard of Tilya-Kori ("gilded") madrasa, built 1646-60, from the shade of the trees in the centre of the courtyard. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam
PMR-D4116 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula: sheltering from the sun in the shade of the "Stone Oak" before returning to the ship. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, hiking
PMR-D4115 Turkey, Resadiye Peninsula: sheltering from the sun in the shade of the "Stone Oak" before returning to the ship. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, hiking
PMR-D0868 Myanmar, Mandalay: a resident washing clothes under the shade of a Bougainvillea tree, on Mandalay Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR270-09 Bahamas, Nassau: Cabbage Beach, Paradise Island, from the shade of the trees. Keywords: sand, sea, sunbathing, bathing, swimming, sunshine, unfrequented
PMR-D2948 The Philippines: Biri Island, off the north-west coast of Samar, is a marine protected reserve. Eroded caves in the cliffs provide welcome shade from the sun. Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, ecology, biotope, coral reef, marine life, marine animals, rock formations, erosion, fantastic, reservation
PMR194-03 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: view of the town of Capri from the pine-shaded terrace on the summit of Mount Solaro (589 metres). reached from Anacapri by chairlift. Keywords: commanding view, picturesque, seascape, panorama
PMR191-07 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: a corner of the Piazza Umberto with town hall (Municipio)and open air restaurants, overlooked by a rocky outcrop. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, architecture, street scene, crowded, market square, historic, sun-shades, terraces
PMR190-11 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: pleasant shade under the trees of the Parco Augusto, with the Faraglioni Rocks visible from the terrace. Keywords: steep, picturesque, heritage, trees, gardens
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
PMR160-01 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Shades of pink and yellow in a gorge in the Black Mountains. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR-D2436 Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak. Portico of the "Tachara" or Palace of Darius the Great depicting the King entering with attendants bearing a sun shade behind him. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology
PMR-D1850 Upper Bavaria: shade-seeking cows near Bad Tolz. Keywords: alpine, cattle, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR476-01 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: typical scene on the tree-shaded Ramblas, the bustling heart of the city. Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, metropolis, pedestrians, street scene
PMR475-03 Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona, Montjuic, Jardins de Joan Maragall, part of the King's Residence, Palauet Albéniz: shaded walk with ornate seats, monopteros in the background. Keywords: national heritage, gardens, metropolis, picturesque, culture, park
PMR098K-06 Brazil, Iguassu Falls, a system of 275 waterfalls stretching for 2.7 kilometres between Brazil and Argentina. Aerial view of Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat) - sunlight and shade - with the long stilted walkway from the Argentinian side. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Iguacu Falls, Iguazu Falls
PMR097K-05 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: Copacobana Beach, with palm trees in the foreground providing welcome shade. Keywords: sand, sunshine, vacation, holidays, relaxing, seaside, swimming, bathing, sunbathing
PMR046K-29 Nicaragua, Granada: Typical restored colonial houses, painted in pastel shades, with a newly painted two-storey house towering over the rest.
PMR046K-28 Nicaragua, Granada: Typical restored colonial houses, painted in pastel shades, on a side street, with the volcano Mombacho rising in the background.
PMR046K-27 Nicaragua, Granada: Typical restored colonial houses, painted in pastel shades, with a fine balcony (centre).
PMR046K-24 Costa Rica, Playa de Coco: View of the beach from the welcome shade of a tree.
PMR038K-14 Namibia, Twyfelfontein: The thatched roofs of Twyfelfontein Country Lodge providing shade for visitors. Keywords: visitor centre, African hopitality
PMR076K-27 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schlehdorf: a myriad shades of green as trees burst into spring foliage across a buttercup meadow, with the Alps in the background. Keywords: alpine, spring, mountain range, pasture
PMR074K-33 Spain, Fuerteventura, Pájara: shade-giving palm trees with masses of brilliant Bougainvillea in the background. Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic, park, gardens
PMR074K-32 Spain, Fuerteventura, Pájara: shade-giving palm trees with masses of brilliant Bougainvillea in the background. Keywords: Canary Islands, gardens, park, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR074K-12 Spain, Lanzarote: "Monumento al Campesino" ("Monument to the Farmers"), planned and designed by César Manrique. Here: the flight of steps leading down from the monument to the patio, shaded by palm trees. Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR069K-23 Turkey, 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. Here, above the canyon visitors cross the river on wooden bridges to reach the entrance. On the left are shady restaurants overlooking the water, serving freshly grilled trout. Keywords: gorge, natural phenomena, Lycia
PMR069K-22 Turkey, 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: gorge, geology, natural phenomena, Lycia
PMR069K-21 Turkey, 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: natural phenomena, geology, Lycia
PMR386-12 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: the botanic gardens, seen from the shade of a colossal old fig tree. Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR385-06 Australia, Queensland, Airlie Beach: palm trees provide shade on the beach. Keywords: outback, wildlife, flora and fauna, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR371-02 Singapore: Godowns, mostly converted into shops and boutiques, from the shade of a tree on the other side of the Singapore River. Keywords: historic, far east, financial-centre, shopping-mecca, picturesque, orient, tropics, island
PMR564-3 Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: tree-shaded Fitzroy Gardens, haunt of backpackers and centre of the red light district at night. Keywords: architecture, park
PMR561-4 Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin: Raintree Park provides some welcome shade in the city centre. Keywords: tropical
PMR548-12 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: palm trees offer welcome shade near Creekside Park, with Deira in the distance, across the creek. Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert
PMR667-05 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Dubai Mall, in the Burj Khalifa Complex, opened in 2008, and contains a 250-room hotel, 1200 stores, a 22-screen cinema, an ice rink and an aquarium. Fronting onto the pool with the "Dancing Fountains" are hotels and apartments, with shade provided by Flame of the Forest trees. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR617-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View of the Karwendel chain of mountains with Lake Gerold, from Mount Wank, with rowan tree in shades of russet. Keywords: mountains, conifers, forest, nature, Alps
PMR617-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View of the Karwendel chain of mountains from Mount Wank (1780 metres), with rowan tree in shades of russet. Keywords: mountains, conifers, forest, nature, Alps, autumn, fall
PMR607-08 Austria, Tyrol, Hinterriss: trees on the "Ahorn-Boden" displaying various autumn shades.. Keywords: autumn trees
PMR584-09 Guatemala, Antigua: Luxuriant shade-giving garden of one of the old colonial houses in Antigua, which was the capital city of Guatemala from 1541 to 1773, year of the great earthquake.
PMR652-07 Argentina, Jujuy, Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. Shades of red and ochre, with the ubiquitous yellow daisies in the foreground. Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits