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PMR110K-32 Canada, British Colombia, Vancouver Island, Victoria: C-FIUZ, de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Turbo Otter floatplane (c/n 135) of Harbour Air on a steep landing approach. Keywords: aviation, aeroplane, airplane, airliner, aircraft, civil aviation, airline, seaplane, floatplane, air taxi, in flight

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PMR109-06 Egypt, Thebes: leading donkeys down the steep path to the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR084-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: start of the steep footpath leading to the top of the Tegelberg Keywords: picturesque, colourful, nature, fall, autumn colours, Allgau, alpine
PMR-D11203 Greece, Island of Kastellorizo: approaching the port from the sea by ferry from Kas with the coastal settlement dwarfed by the steep wooded cliffs. Local ferryboat in the foreground. Keywords: mountains, picturesque, resort
PMR-D11202 Greece, Island of Kastellorizo: approaching the port from the sea by ferry from Kas with the coastal settlement dwarfed by the steep cliffs. Keywords: mountains, picturesque, resort
PMR-D10426 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: Lagoa do Fogo ("Lake of Fire"), a steep-sided caldeira near the centre of the island. View of the twin peninsulas in the lake. Keywords: picturesque, volcanic
PMR-D10425 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: Lagoa do Fogo ("Lake of Fire"), a steep-sided caldeira near the centre of the island. View from Pico da Barrosa (947m.). Keywords: picturesque, volcanic
PMR-D10424 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: Lagoa do Fogo ("Lake of Fire"), a steep-sided caldeira near the centre of the island. View from Pico da Barrosa (947m.). Keywords: picturesque, volcanic
PMR-D10423 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: Lagoa do Fogo ("Lake of Fire"), a steep-sided caldeira near the centre of the island. View from Pico da Barrosa (947m.). Keywords: picturesque, volcanic
PMR-D10421 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: Lagoa do Fogo ("Lake of Fire"), a steep-sided caldeira near the centre of the island. View from Pico da Barrosa (947m.). Keywords: picturesque, volcanic
PMR-D10412 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Lagoa Azul in the background. Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape
PMR-D10411 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. with the town of Sete Cidades on Lagoa Azul in the background. Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape
PMR-D10410 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Lagoa Azul in the background. Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape
PMR-D10409 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Lagoa Azul in the background. Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape
PMR-D10408 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa de Sao Tiago from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Lagoa Azul in the background. Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape
PMR-D10407 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: steep-sided Lagoa Rasa in the volcanic crater of Sete Cidades from the Miradouro (look-out) Lagoa do Canario. Keywords: picturesque, geological, lakes, landscape
PMR-D8724 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: colourful houses line the steep hill leading to the port. Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America, culture
PMR-D8723 Chile. Chiloe, Castro: colourful houses line the steep hill leading to the port. Keywords: South America, picturesque, Latin America, 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-D8006 Sweden, Bohusläd, Marstrand Island: typical wooden houses on the steep main street. Keywords: picturesque, Scandinavia, street scene, architecture, homes, residences, timber
PMR-D7020 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: rain-filled pool (guelta) and lush vegetation under the steep walls of Wadi Iherir. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, 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-D5931 Oman, Wadi al Khalid: view into the rugged steep-sided gorge. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky, craggy, geology
PMR-D5930 Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the green waters of the steep-sided upper pool. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky
PMR-D5929 Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the green waters of the steep-sided upper pool. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky
PMR-D5928 Oman, Wadi al Khalid: swimming in the waters of the steep-sided upper pool. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, oasis, desert resort, swimming, bathing, picturesque, rocky
PMR-D5855 Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): the village stands on a steep hillside; the inhabitants are accustomed to the steps. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque
PMR-D5714 Greece, Island of Amorgos: view of the steep coast from the path up to the fortified monastery of Chozoviotissa. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades
PMR-D5571 Greece, Island of Santorini: view of the steep lip of the ex-volcano at the narrowest part of the island, looking north from Imerovigli. Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, shoreline, volcanic, cape, ridge, Hellas, Thera, Thira, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D5570 Greece, Island of Santorini: view of the steep lip of the ex-volcano at the narrowest part of the island, looking north from Imerovigli. Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, shoreline, volcanic, cape, ridge, Hellas, Thera, Thira, Greek Islands, Cyclades
PMR-D5506 Greece, Island of Astypalaia: a typical steep street in Chora, the town surrounding the the Querini Fortress, built under the Venetian administration, and ruined in an earthquake in 1956. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, blue-white
PMR-D5499 Greece, Island of Astypalaia: a typical steep street in Astypalaia town. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping
PMR-D4358 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with rows of moored boats, backed by steep karst cliffs. Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4357 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with rows of moored boats, backed by steep karst cliffs. Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D0523 Aerial view of the snow-covered Alps. Keywords: alpine, mountains, snow, snowy, summit, steep, craggy, picturesque
PMR-D0522 Aerial view of the snow-covered Alps. Keywords: alpine, mountains, snow, snowy, summit, steep, craggy, picturesque
PMR-D0491 Turkey, Marmoris: approaching the jetty from the sea, with moored yachts, and steep, wooded hills behind. Keywords: island hopping, yachting centre, port, harbour, holiday resort
PMR-D0490 Turkey, Marmoris: approaching the moorings from the sea, with the castle in the background flying the Turkish flag, and steep, wooded hills behind. Keywords: island hopping, yachting centre, port, harbour, holiday resort
PMR-D0195 Argentina, Purmamarca: the steep-sided valley (Quebrada de Humahuaca) approaching Purmamarca, showing the eroded mountainsides of yellowish rock. Keywords: Andes, weathering, erosion , geological, geology, mountains
PMR-D0191 Argentina, Humahuaca: the steep-sided valley (Quebrada de Humahuaca) approaching Purmamarca, showing the eroded mountainsides and valley-floor vegetation. Keywords: Andes, weathering, erosion , geological, geology, mountains
PMR-D0189 Argentina, Humahuaca: the steep-sided valley (Quebrada de Humahuaca) approaching Purmamarca; a closer look at the rock formations. Keywords: Andes, sheer, cliffs, geological, geology, mountains
PMR-D0188 Argentina, Humahuaca: the steep-sided valley (Quebrada de Humahuaca) approaching Purmamarca. Keywords: Andes, mountains
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
PMR310-08 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: approaching Prunn Castle, perched on its vertical cliffs in the Altmühl Valley, with crop of rape and parish church in the foreground. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, rocky, steep, precipitous, colourful, yellow, limestone, jura
PMR310-07 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: Burg Randeck (ca. 1000 AD), perched on the clifftop above Essing, is one of the oldest fortified castles in Bavaria. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, rocky, steep, precipitous, limestone, jura, fortifications, defence
PMR310-06 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: field of golden dandelions, with Burg Randeck on the cliffs overlooking Essing. Typical scenery in the limestone Franconian Jura. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, rocky, steep, precipitous, limestone, jura, yellow
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
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
PMR263-02 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Bernkastel: half-timbered houses on the Burgstrasse, with steep vine-covered slopes behind. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, Rheinland-Pfalz
PMR250-02 Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: view of Sant' Angelo, its causeway, and rock, surmounted by a tower, seen from the car park and bus terminus. Keywords: cliffs, picturesque, colourful, jetty, fishing boats, promenade, photogenic, steep hillside, landscape
PMR249-12 Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: view of Sant' Angelo and harbour from the far end of the causeway, with small fishing craft moored in the foreground. Keywords: cliffs, picturesque, colourful, jetty, fishing boats, promenade, photogenic, steep hillside, landscape
PMR249-11 Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: fishing boats and harbour of Sant' Angelo from the jetty. Keywords: cliffs, picturesque, colourful, jetty, fishing boats, promenade, photogenic, steep hillside, landscape
PMR249-09 Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: fishing village of Sant' Angelo on the south coast, from the road near Serrara Fontana, showing the cultivated terraces on the hillside. Keywords: cliffs, picturesque, colourful, jetty, fishing boats, promenade, photogenic, steep hillside, landscape
PMR249-04 Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: masses of Red Valerian (Centranthus ruber) and view of the south coast of the island. Keywords: cliffs, picturesque, colourful, photogenic, steep hillside, landscape, panorama, wild flowers, botany, flora
PMR249-03 Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: deeply rutted donkey track leading down from the summit of Mount Epomeo and bordered by colourful wild flowers. Keywords: cliffs, reflections, picturesque, colourful, jetty, fishing boats, promenade, photogenic, steep hillside, landscape
PMR249-01 Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: view to the north-west from the summit of Mount Epomeo, with the town of Forio to the left, and Lacco Ameno to the right; Punta di Caruso at upper left. Keywords: cliffs, picturesque, colourful, photogenic, steep hillside, landscape, panorama, woods
PMR248-12 Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: view from the peak of Mount Epomea (788 metres) with colourful umbrellas of the summit restaurant. Keywords: cliffs, picturesque, colourful, photogenic, steep hillside, landscape, panorama
PMR248-11 Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: modern shopping precinct, backing on to the harbour where the Naples ferry is loading. Keywords: cliffs, reflections, picturesque, colourful, jetty, fishing boats, promenade, photogenic, steep hillside, landscape
PMR248-10 Italy, Campania, Island of Capri: the colourful harbour and quay of Marina Grande reflected in the translucent waters. Keywords: cliffs, reflections, picturesque, colourful, jetty, fishing boats, promenade, photogenic, steep hillside
PMR248-04 Republic of San Marino (population ca. 32,000): Ristorante Titano and a typical steep, narrow street. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, tourism, defence
PMR243-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria: the steep climb to the summit of the Ettaler Mandl. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR205-02 Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Northern Palace of Herod the Great: the circular middle terrace as seen from the upper terrace. A Roman siege camp site is visible in the background. Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable
PMR205-01 Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Northern Palace of Herod the Great: part of a row of columns on the lower terrace. Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable
PMR204-12 Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. View from the lookout tower: stone quarry in the foreground, storerooms on the left, and the Dead Sea in the background. Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable
PMR204-11 Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. The synagogue, from Herod's time, the oldest synagogue so far discovered. Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable
PMR204-10 Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Earth Ramp built by the Romans prior to storming the fortress. The site of the Roman siege camps (X Legion) are clearly to be seen. Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable
PMR204-09 Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Washroom for visitors to the Western Palace of Herod. In the background: the swimming pool and a smaller royal residence. Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable
PMR204-08 Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Pathway leading up to the Western Gate from Wadi Masada. Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable
PMR204-07 Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Herodian swimming pool with steps leading down. Formerly lined with waterproof mortar. Everything above the black line has been reconstructed, below it is original. Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable
PMR204-06 Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Columbarium, a round Herodian building with niches for the deposit of ashes of non-Jewish members of the garrison. Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable
PMR204-05 Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. A casemate in the curtain wall on the edge of a sheer drop; built by Herod the Great but later used as a dwelling by Byzantines and Jews. Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable
PMR204-04 Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. View of the snake path, cable car and car park, with the Dead Sea in the background. On the left, site of one of the Roman siege camps. Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable
PMR-D3860 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: typical wooden houses, clustered on a steep hill. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, woodworkers
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-D1298 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Drepung Monastery, seat of the Dalai Lamas until the fifth moved to Potala Palace in 1649, and once home to 7000+ monks. The tombs of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Dalai Lamas are to be found in Drepung. The monastery extends up a steep hillside. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR189-12 Italy, Campania, Amalfi: the first Maritime Republic in Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire, Amalfi possessed one of the largest fleets of the area in the 11th century. Hotel Excelsior, overlooking Amalfi Harbour. Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, rocky, historic, architecture, heritage, culture
PMR191-11 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: Villa Iovis (Jupiter's Villa), the former palace of Tiberius, surmounting Mount Tiberius (275 metres). Marina Grande lies below. Keywords: steep, heritage, Roman, ruins, archeology, architecture, commanding view
PMR191-10 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: turquoise waters glimpsed far below through the Arco Naturale. Keywords: steep, rocky, picturesque, heritage, vegetation, wooded, natural arch, rock arch, geology
PMR191-08 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: rocky, wooded headland on the east of the island, dotted with flowering brooms, and turquoise sea beyond. Keywords: steep, rocky, picturesque, colourful, heritage, photogenic
PMR191-04 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: one of the little beaches at Marina Piccola, with natural arch in the rocks, and moored boats. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, beach, sand, sunbathing, boats, bathing, rocky, steep, cove
PMR191-03 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: one of the little beaches at Marina Piccola, with beach cafe and boats. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, beach, sand, sunbathing, boats, bathing, rocky, steep, natural arch, cove
PMR191-02 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: lear waters feflecting the colourful beach huts on one of the little beaches at Marina Piccola. A tiny Byzantine church is almost hidden by the trees. Keywords: steep, rocky, picturesque, colourful, heritage, beach, sand, sunbathing, deck-chairs, bathing, translucent
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
PMR190-10 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: crystal clear water of the coast, seen from the belvedere of the Parco Augusto, high above the sea. Keywords: steep, rocky, picturesque, colourful, heritage, photogenic, turquoise, translucent
PMR190-08 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: the colourful harbour and quay of Marina Grande with its small craft at their moorings, overlooked by barren mountains. Keywords: steep, rocky, picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture, moorings, photogenic, reflections, boats
PMR190-07 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: approaching the quayside at Marina Grande, with reflections of the coloured facades in the water and cloud-shrouded mountains behind. Keywords: steep, rocky, picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture, moorings, photogenic, boots
PMR190-06 Italy, Campania: valerian and broom which cover the lower slopes of Vesuvius with colour in spring. Torre Annunziata and Pompeii are visible in the distance. Keywords: steep, rocky, volcano, ash, lava, magma, cinders, volcanic, eruption, sulphur
PMR190-05 Italy, Campania: rocks composing the lip of the crater of Vesuvius are of various colours according to their mineral content. Keywords: steep, rocky, volcano, ash, lava, magma, cinders, volcanic, eruption, sulphur, colourful
PMR190-04 Italy, Campania: view across the the crater of Vesuvius. Keywords: steep, rocky, volcano, ash, lava, magma, cinders, volcanic, eruption, sulphur
PMR190-03 Italy, Campania: viewing the bottom of the crater of Vesuvius, which is substantially deeper since the last eruption in 1944. Keywords: steep, rocky, volcano, ash, lava, magma, cinders, volcanic, eruption, sulphur
PMR190-02 Italy, Campania: inspecting plumes of steam inside the crater of Vesuvius. Keywords: steep, rocky, volcano, ash, lava, magma, cinders, volcanic, eruption, sulphur
PMR190-01 Italy, Campania, Maiori: view of the coast, over the domes of a Byzantine-style church, from the terrace of the Villa Rufolo in Ravello, with an umbrella pine in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, steep, historic, architecture, heritage, culture, terraces
PMR189-11 Italy, Campania, Amalfi: the first Maritime Republic in Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire, Amalfi possessed one of the largest fleets of the area in the 11th century. Capo Atrani and Capo d'Orso from the heights of the Pogerola road. Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, rocky, historic, architecture, heritage, culture
PMR189-09 Italy, Campania, Amalfi: Piazza Duomo, with fountain and ceramics shops, overlooked by the cathedral bell tower in Romanesque style with Scilian-Arab summit. Keywords: picturesque, steep, beach, rocky, historic, architecture, heritage, culture
PMR189-08 Italy, Campania, Amalfi: the first Maritime Republic in Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire, Amalfi possessed one of the largest fleets of the area in the 11th century. Wedding party ascending the steps of the Cathedral of St. Andrew, dating from the 11th century, but largely rebuilt in the 19th century. Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, historic, architecture, heritage, culture, Romanesque
PMR189-06 Italy, Campania, Amalfi: the first Maritime Republic in Italy after the fall of the Roman Empire, Amalfi possessed one of the largest fleets of the area in the 11th century. View of the harbour and fishing boats Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, rocky, historic, heritage, culture, quay, jetty
PMR189-05 Italy, Campania: the rugged Amalfi Coast, looking towards Furore and Positano. Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, beach, sand, cliffs, rocky
PMR189-04 Italy, Campania: the rugged Amalfi Coast, with a distant view of Amalfi, towards Capo d'Orso. Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, beach, sand, cliffs, rocky
PMR189-03 Italy, Campania: Furore on the Amalfi Coast, with fishermen's houses and boats in the Vallone di Furore. Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, beach, sand, gorge, cliffs, wooded hills
PMR189-02 Italy, Campania: Furore on the Amalfi Coast, with fishermen's houses and boats in the Vallone di Furore. Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, beach, sand, gorge, cliffs, wooded hills
PMR188-12 Italy, Campania: Positano on the Amalfi Coast. Keywords: panorama, picturesque, terraced, steep, beach, bathing, sand, boats
PMR166-08 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: towering rock formations guarding the steep entrance to "Wall Street" on the Navajo Loop" trail. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR130-12 France, Cote d'Azur, Gorbio: Mairie (Town Hall) of the village which perches on top of a steep hill overlooking Menton, not far from the Italian border. Keywords: Mediterranean, mediaeval, architecture, picturesque, historic, heritage, tricolor
PMR482-08 Canada, Alberta, a sombre view of Moraine Lake, in Banff National Park, surrounded by steep. snow-covered mountain slopes. A UNESCO National Heritage site. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, Rocky Mountains
PMR470-06 Romania. Transylvania, Fagaras Mountains: descent from the saddle on the south side. The road is a considerable feat of engineering, crossing 28 large, and 550 small bridges, and traversing the peak through a 900-metre-long tunnel, in the course of its 90 kilometres. Keywords: picturesque, wild, mountainous, steep, desolate
PMR470-05 Romania. Transylvania, Fagaras Mountains: descent from the saddle on the south side. The road is a considerable feat of engineering, crossing 28 large, and 550 small bridges, and traversing the peak through a 900-metre-long tunnel, in the course of its 90 kilometres. Keywords: picturesque, wild, mountainous, steep, desolate
PMR470-04 Romania. Transylvania, Fagaras Mountains: Lake Bilea, lying at over 2000 metres in the clouds, with the refuge hut on a knoll behind reflected in the waters. Keywords: picturesque, reflections, wild, mountainous, steep, desolate
PMR470-03 Romania. Transylvania, Fagaras Mountains: Lake Bilea, lying at over 2000 metres in the clouds, is a popular destination for excursions. Keywords: picturesque, wild, mountainous, steep, desolate
PMR470-02 Romania. Transylvania, Fagaras Mountains: Lake Bilea, lying at over 2000 metres in the clouds, is a popular destination for excursions. Keywords: picturesque, wild, mountainous, steep, desolate
PMR470-01 Romania. Transylvania, Fagaras Mountains: approaching the highest point of the Trans-Fagaras Pass (2034 metres) and close to the highest peak in Romania, Moldoveanu (2544 metres). Keywords: picturesque, wild, mountainous, steep, desolate, forbidding
PMR491-08 Island of Santorini, Oia: donkeys are the only practical means of transport on such steep and narrow ways. The muleteer urges from the rear. Keywords: pedestrian zone, photogenic, old quarter, picturesque, hilltop site, beast of burden, ass
PMR491-07 Island of Santorini, Oia: donkeys are the only practical means of transport on such steep and narrow ways. Keywords: pedestrian zone, photogenic, old quarter, picturesque, hilltop site, beast of burden, ass
PMR490-01 Island of Santorini: view of the steep lip of the ex-volcano at the narrowest part of the island, looking north from Imerovigli. Keywords: picturesque, geological, geology, shoreline, volcanic, cape, ridge
PMR489-10 Island of Santorini: view along the steep coast from Imerovigli looking towards Fira, with anchored cruise ships. Keywords: photogenic, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses
PMR489-03 (2) Island of Santorini, Fira: the town of Fira clings to the steep lip of the ex-volcano crater. On the left is the rock "Skaros", on which an impregnable fortress provided refuge from pirates for the island inhabitants in the Middle Ages. Keywords: photogenic, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses
PMR458-07 Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: houses built against the steep, rocky mountainside, overlooked by the remains of the old town fortifications. Keywords: mediaeval, defence, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
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
PMR116K-30 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: the steep. rocky walls of Wadi Dana. Keywords: geology, wild animals, wild flowers, picturesque, rock formations, natural history, nature reservation, botany
PMR110K-08 Austria, Tyrol, Scharnitz: ruined fortifications of the "Porta Claudia" erected by the Archduchess Claudia de Medici in 1633 on a steep mountainside, to keep the Bavarians out of Tyrol. Keywords: alpine, national heritage, historical, ruins, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR105K-26 Peru: Cusco/Cuzco/Qosqo (3300 metres a.s.l.), was occupied by the Killke people, from about 900 to 1200 AD, after which it became the capital city of the Incas. Inca legend has it that the city was built by Chief Pachacuti. In 1533 the Spanish arrived and largely rebuilt the city. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983. Away from the centre the roads can be narrow and steep: llamas and cars. Keywords: High Andes, architecture, colonial architecture, Historical Capital of Peru, The Imperial City, La Ciudad Imperial, Qosqo, Cuzco
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
PMR048K-27 Guatemala, Panajachel: Lago de Atitlan/Lake Atitlan, lying high in the volcano belt near the Pacific coast, and surrounded by volcanoes, is regarded by many as the world's most beautiful lake. Here, dwellings clinging to the steep side of the volcano, above the lake.
PMR071K-05 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the remains of shopping units on the "Commercial Agora". Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR071K-04 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: view of the sports stadium from the east, showing the three seating terraces. Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity, Lycia
PMR071K-03 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the Graeco-Roman amphitheatre showing the orchestra and ruined stage buildings. Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity, Lycia
PMR071K-02 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: modern simulation of a race on the running track! Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR071K-01 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the Graeco-Roman sports stadium with seating terraces on the left. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR070K-36 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: view of the Scaene (stage building) of the amphitheatre, which is from the late Hellenic period. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR070K-35 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the typically Greek, horseshoe-shaped amphitheatre with 20 rows of seats. It enjoys excellent acoustics and views of the landscape. Keywords: Greek ruins, Lycia, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity
PMR070K-34 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the central stage entrance doorway to the amphitheatre. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR070K-33 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the Odeon (concert and meeting hall) is accessed by three arched doorways from the Agora. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR070K-32 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the retaining wall of the Agora, showing the skill with which irregular stones were fitted together. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins, Lycia
PMR069K-16 Turkey, Lycia, Fethiye: View over Fethiye towards the sea, with the steep cliffs, where the rock tombs are to be found, in the foreground. The town stands on the site of the antique "Telmessos". Keywords: Lycia, panorama
PMR062K-33 Veliko Tarnovo, the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187. The site was previously used by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came, and is virtually surrounded by a loop of the River Yantra. Here, houses in terraces, competing for space, from top to bottom of the steep slope.
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
PMR429-01 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
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
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
PMR380-07 Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - view of the start of the steep-sided fourth gorge from the rocks at the end. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR563-4 Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park: lies in the granite belt. View from the summit of "The Pyramid", a very smooth and steep climb. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope
PMR556-2 Australia, Western Australia: Nullarbor (= no trees) Plain, looking along the steep coastline towards Victoria, 110 kilometres away. Keywords: empty, breakers, cliffs, flat expanse, treeless, unpopulated
PMR547-06 Switzerland, Valais: lac du Vieux Emosson, 2205 metres above sea level, also dammed, with reflections of the steep mountain walls in the water. Keywords: Alps, barren, mountains, scenic, alpine, spectacular, scenery, hiking, rugged, dramatic
PMR682-04 Greece, Island of Nisyros: a steep street in the mountain-top village of Nikeia (population 48) Keywords: Greek Isles, alley, whitewashed walls, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church
PMR627-01 Spain, Lanzarote, Famara: Playa de Famara: sand dunes behind the beach where strong currents make swimming risky; Famara Settlement lies at the foot of the steep Famara Massif in the background. Keywords: Canary Islands
PMR624-07 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: tiered stone seating in the Odeon, the concert and meeting hall, showing the orchestra and rear of the facade. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins
PMR624-06 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the "State Agora", with three arched doorways on the north side leading into the Odeon, the concert and meeting hall. Keywords: Greek ruins, towns of antiquity, excavations, archeology, Lycians, Graeco-Roman architecture, Graeco-Roman ruins, Roman ruins
PMR624-05 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the "State Agora" with retaining walls - the southern wall has collapsed into the valley. Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity
PMR624-04 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: stairway leading to the "State Agora" from the gymnasium and baths complex. Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity
PMR624-03 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: facade wall of the Graeco-Roman gymnasium and baths complex on a lower terrace. Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity

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