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PMR-D11477 Greece, Island of Corfu, Paleokastritsa: striking folded limestone rock strata forming small caves. Keywords: boat trip, colourful, geology, Ionian Islands, rock formations
PMR-D11476 Greece, Island of Corfu, Paleokastritsa: striking folded limestone rock strata forming small caves. Keywords: boat trip, colourful, geology, Ionian Islands, rock formations
PMR-D11475 Greece, Island of Corfu, Paleokastritsa: striking folded limestone rock strata forming small caves. Keywords: boat trip, colourful, geology, Ionian Islands, rock formations
PMR-D11474 Greece, Island of Corfu, Paleokastritsa: striking folded limestone rock strata forming small caves. Keywords: boat trip, geology, Ionian Islands, rock formations, sea caves
PMR-D11473 Greece, Island of Corfu, Paleokastritsa: striking folded limestone rock strata. Keywords: boat trip, colourful, geology, Ionian Islands, rock formations
PMR-D11472 Greece, Island of Corfu, Paleokastritsa: striking folded limestone rock strata. Keywords: boat trip, colourful, geology, Ionian Islands, rock formations, shapes
PMR-D7521 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: wild scenery in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l. Traces of chalk, washed out of the rock strata above. Keywords: Africa, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, geology, colourful
PMR-D7287 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: delicate sandstone strata exposed by the sand in the dunes of Tissetika in the Tadrart mountains. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, eroded, weathered, Imuhar
PMR-D0251 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Colourful graining in the sandstone rock. Keywords: archeology, rock tombcaves, archeological, excavations, geological, geology, ruins, colourful, strata, multicoloured, graining, Graeco-Roman architecture, Egyptian architecture
PMR-D0250 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Colourful graining in the sandstone rock. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0248 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Patiently waiting donkey against a background of rosy, rugged walls of Wadi Musa. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0247 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Jordanian, riding a donkey up the long path to "the monastery". Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0246 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Nabataean tomb, carved from the rock, known as "Al Deir" ("the monastery") dating from the 3rd century BC. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0245 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Nabataean tomb, carved from the rock, known as "Al Deir" ("the monastery") dating from the 3rd century BC. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0244 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Partially worked/ long ruined (?) feature in the cliffs on the path up to the "monastery". Keywords: archeology, rock tombcaves, archeological, excavations, geological, geology, ruins, colourful, strata, multicoloured, graining, Graeco-Roman architecture, Egyptian architecture
PMR-D0243 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Colourful graining in a sandstone boulder. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0242 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Patiently waiting donkeys against a background of rosy, rugged walls of Wadi Musa. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0241 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Eroded bands of sandstone in varying colours. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0240 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0239 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0238 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0237 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Byzantine floor mosaics in Petra Church. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0236 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Remains of the red and white stucco-work on the wall of the free-standing Great Temple. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0235 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Colourful graining in the sandstone rock. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0234 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Colourful graining in the sandstone rock. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0233 Jordan: Petra, a Nabataean city, probably dating from 500-600 BC, later administered by the Romans, in part carved out of the rose-red sandstone rocks of the Wadi Araba. Famous as "the rose-red city, half as old as time", Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. Colourful graining in the sandstone rock. Keywords: archeology, Egyptian architecture, Graeco-Roman architecture, graining, multicoloured, strata, colourful, ruins, geology, geological, excavations, archeological, rock tombcaves
PMR-D0184 Argentina La Quiaca: spectacular rock formations in the High Andes near the Bolivian border. Keywords: geology, mountains, Andes, strata, geological
PMR165-09 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: evening view of the "Natural Bridge". Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR167-03 U.S.A., Utah, Red Canyon: the red cliffs, seen from a pine copse on the other side of the stream. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR166-12 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: poplar saplings, eking out a precarious existence: Sunset Point, looking towards Sunrise Point. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR166-11 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: serried ranks, as far as the eye can see - the view from Sunset Point. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR166-10 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: the zig-zag trail down into the narrow gorge known as "Wall Street". Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR166-09 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: view from Sunset Point. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
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
PMR166-07 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: glowing colour in one of the narrowest canyons where the sun never reaches the bottom. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR166-05 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: "Wall Street" on the Navajo Loop trail. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR166-03 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: silhouettes in the "Queen's Garden" group. The one on the left has received the name "Queen Victoria" due to its resemblance to the seated monarch. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR165-12 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: waves of different-coloured sand, eroded from the cliffs above, engulf plants and trees alike. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR165-11 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: a group of riders on the Horse Trail. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR165-10 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: view over the pinnacles on the Queen's Garden trail. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR165-08 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: view from Bryce point. In the foreground is "the alligator". Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR165-01 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: two natural bridges on the Navajo Loop trail. Trunks of dead Douglas firs remain propped up by the narrow canyon walls. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR164-12 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: crazy pinnacles, close to the "Queen's Garden" formations. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR164-11 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: trees and vegetation have gained a foothold on the lower slopes of eroded rock. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, colourful, pinnacles
PMR164-09 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: "The Queen's Castle", a rock formation on the Queen's Garden trail. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, colourful, pinnacles
PMR164-08 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: Pinyon Pine, with roots almost completely exposed by erosion, appears about to take a walk! Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, flora, botany, tree, colourful, pinnacles
PMR164-07 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: forest of red limestone pinacles. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, colourful, pinnacles
PMR164-06 U.S.A., Utah, Bryce Canyon: view from Sunrise Point. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, pinnacles
PMR164-05 U.S.A., Utah, Zion National Park: "The East Temple" (2167 metres) with "Towers of the Virgin" peaks in the distance. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, cliffs, mountains, valley, colourful
PMR164-03 U.S.A., Utah, Zion National Park: Virgin River in Zion Canyon, with Sentinel Mountain (2181 metres) behind. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage
PMR164-02 U.S.A., Utah, Zion National Park: "The Beehives" (2080 metres) and "Altar of Sacrifice" (2259 metres) mountains. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage
PMR164-01 U.S.A., Utah, Kanab: campsite under the red cliffs. Keywords: geology, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, tent
PMR163-11 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Spectacular outcrops from the south rim in the region of Hermit's Rest. Looking over the south rim towards Grand Canyon Village. Seen from the air. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view
PMR163-10 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Spectacular outcrops from the south rim in the region of Havasupai Point. Typical semi-circular erosion of cliffs to form an "amphitheatre". Seen from the air. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view
PMR163-09 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Spectacular outcrops from the south rim in the region of Havasupai Point. Seen from the air. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view
PMR163-08 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Colorado River, seen from the air, looking west. South rim of the Grand Canyon in the background. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view
PMR163-07 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Unidentified side canyon, running towards the north rim, seen from the air. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view
PMR163-06 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Bright Angel Canyon, seen from the air. Phantom Ranch is in the trees, just off the bottom of the picture. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view
PMR163-05 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. River gulley, with north rim of the canyon in the background, seen from the air. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view
PMR163-04 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. The muddy Colorado River, seen from the air, looking north. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view
PMR163-03 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: camping at Grand Canyon Village, in a wood of Ponderosa Pines. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, tent
PMR163-02 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Evening outlook from Grandview Point, with Pinyon Pines in the foreground. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR163-01 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Evening outlook from Grandview Point. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-12 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Late afternoon at Grandview Point; view looking north-east, with "Wotan's Throne" and "Vishnu Temple" visible. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-11 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Late afternoon at Grandview Point (7399 feet), with the branch of a Pinyon Pine. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-10 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View through the trees at Moran Point. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-09 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Moran Point. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-06 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View from Lipan Point, looking west. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-05 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View from Lipan Point, looking north. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-04 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Desert View Watchtower, overlooking the Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert, built by traditional Indian methods and decorated internally by Hopi Indian artists. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-03 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. The public viewing platform at Desert View (bottom right). The Painted Desert lies to the right. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-02 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View to the west from Desert View. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR162-01 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View to the north from Desert View. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR161-12 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View of the Bright Angel Trail from the south rim by Bright Angel Lodge. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR161-10 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Common flower on the south rim: Giant Red Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata). Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR161-09 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View of the Bright Angel Canyon, where the trail ascends to the north rim. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR161-08 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Typical flora of the south rim: Pinyon Pines, Utah Juniper Yuccas, etc. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR161-07 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. The Bright Angel Trail leading down to the suspension bridge over the Colorado River. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR161-06 U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. View from Yavapai Point on the south rim. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage
PMR115K-19 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Eroded strata, in the form of concentric circles of coloured sandstone. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR494-10 Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: exposed rock strata on the side of the gorge. Keywords: picturesque, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks
PMR133K-30 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: tortured rock strata formation seen from the Schynige Platte (2068 metres). Keywords: Alps, mountains, alpine, alpine flowers, snow-capped, outdoor, picturesque, colourful, alpine meadows
PMR117K-01 Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: a remarkable example of eroded strata - resembling a giant cabbage. Keywords: geology, wild animals, wild flowers, picturesque, rock formations, natural history, nature reservation, botany, weathering, erosion
PMR115K-18 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: An eroded cliff, revealing the coloured strata of the sandstone. Keywords: rose red city, geology, archeological site, Egyptian architecture, Greek architecture, Roman architecture, rock tombs, natural caves, Nabataean capital
PMR045K-14 Cyprus, Paphos: Limestone strata eroded by the sea into a flight of steps at Sea Caves, Coral Bay. Keywords: natural phenomenon, geology
PMR045K-13 Cyprus, Paphos: Coastal erosion reveals the limestone strata and forms pinnacles and natural arches at Sea Caves, Coral Bay. Keywords: geology, natural phenomenon
PMR027K-06 Australia, Western Australia, Kalbarri: Eroded Tumblagooda sandstone with well defined strata in Kalbarri National Park, with the Murchison River below. Keywords: geology, gorge, strata, natural hole in rock, rock formations, red rocks
PMR027K-05 Australia, Western Australia, Kalbarri: "Nature's Window", eroded from Tumblagooda sandstone, in Kalbarri National Park. Keywords: geology, red rocks, rock formations, natural hole in rock, strata, gorge
PMR027K-03 Australia, Western Australia: "Nature's Window", eroded from Tumblagooda sandstone, in Kalbarri National Park, with the Murchison River below. Keywords: geology, red rocks, rock formations, natural hole in rock, strata, gorge
PMR380-08 Australia, Northern Territory: Katherine Gorge National Park (Aboriginal: "Nitmiluk") - the inclination of the strata is evident in this view along the fourth gorge. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR376-05 Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: the Twelve Apostles on a winter's afternoon. Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena
PMR556-9 Australia, Westwen Australia, Kalbarri: The Murchison River in Kalbarri National Park flows past an outcrop of spectacular Tumblagoods sandstone. Keywords: tropical, gorge, strata, red rocks, geology
PMR556-8 Australia, Western Australia, Kalbarri: The Murchison River makes a loop in a deep gorge in Kalbarri National Park. Keywords: tropical, outback, gorge, strata, red rocks, geology
PMR556-10 Australia, Weatern Australia, Kalbarri: "Nature's Window" in Kalbarri National Park, through which the Murchison River can be seen, far below. Keywords: tropical, sandstone, Tumblagooda, gorge, strata, red rocks, geology
PMR556-1 Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: view of the limestone cliffs and along the coast from a flower-covered clifftop. Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena
PMR555-9 Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: aerial view of the fantastic rock formations, with Loch Ard Gorge in the centre, where 51 people died in the wreck of the "Loch Ard" in 1878, and where a memorial now stands. Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena
PMR555-8 Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: aerial view of the coast, with the Twelve Apostles in the distance. Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena
PMR555-7 Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: the Twelve Apostles, with part of the public viewing platform. Keywords: cliffs, natural phenomena, natural bridges, natural holes, strata, geology, erosion, coastline, caves, rock pinnacles, limestone
PMR555-6 Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: the Twelve Apostles, standing more or less in line. Keywords: cliffs, natural phenomena, natural bridges, natural holes, strata, geology, erosion, coastline, caves, rock pinnacles, limestone
PMR555-4 Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: two of the rock pinnacles comprising the Twelve Apostles. Keywords: cliffs, natural phenomena, natural bridges, natural holes, strata, geology, erosion, coastline, caves
PMR555-12 Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: two of the yellow limestone natural arches near Loch Ard Gorge. Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena
PMR555-11 Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: aerial view of the Twelve Apostles and the Great Ocean Road. Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, natural phenomena, natural bridges, natural holes, strata, geology, erosion, coastline, caves
PMR555-10 Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: aerial view of the Twelve Apostles and the Great Ocean Road, with new car park and pedestrian underpass. Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, natural phenomena, natural bridges, natural holes, strata, geology, erosion, coastline, caves
PMR555-05 Australia, Victoria: The "Shipwreck Coast" in Port Campbell National Park: the Twelve Apostles, Keywords: cliffs, limestone, rock pinnacles, caves, coastline, erosion, geology, strata, natural holes, natural bridges, natural phenomena
PMR571-11 Namibia: Namib Naulkuft National Park: layers of black, volcanic stone in the strata, called "Damara", are probably ca. 1 billion years old.

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