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PMR445-06
SP-EGA Antonov AN-2TD biplane (c/n 1G168-06) in a striking colour scheme at Olsztyn, Poland.
Keywords: colourful, veteran, vintage, aviation, aircraft, airplane, aeroplane

Travel (122 files)

PMR116-06
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance: flowerbeds and fountains on the lakeside, with monument to Count Zeppelin (left), inventor of the dirigible airship, born in Constance in 1838.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens

PMR116-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: beds of tulips in the courtyard of the mansion, seen through the decorative wrought-iron grille (B = Bernadotte).
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical

PMR116-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: drifts of tulips in a clearing with one of many redwood trees in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical

PMR116-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: view of the lake with the flower-plan of Lake Constance in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical

PMR116-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: wing of the mansion home of Count and Countess Bernadotte, with the island's little Baroque chapel of St. Marien (1739). Beds of colourful tulips in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical, architecture, noble, church

PMR116-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: view of the lake from the terrace of the mansion, with beds of multicoloured tulips and wallflowers in eye-catching shapes.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical

PMR115-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: view of the mainland with brilliant red and yellow tulips and a stone vase.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical

PMR115-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: view of the lake from the terrace of the mansion, with multicoloured beds of tulips and wallflowers.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical

PMR115-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: view of the lake from the terrace of the mansion, with beds of tulips and wallflowers.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical

PMR115-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: Azalea japonica var. Neye in full flower.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical

PMR115-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: beds of red and yellow tulips and pansies in a vista of copper beeches.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical

PMR115-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: plan of Lake Constance in grape hyacinths with tulips marking the towns.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical

PMR115-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: beds of red and yellow tulips in a vista of copper beeches.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical

PMR115-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mainau Island in Lake Constance: beds of red, white and blue pansies and Rob Roy daisies make an eye-catching display.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, island, Swabia, Bodensee, flowerbeds, display, striking, brilliant, bright-hued, vivid, bright, plants, flowers, parkland, gardens, botanical

PMR070-04
Italy, Venice: The Clock Tower with astrological clock and two Moors striking the hours
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR-D11889
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the church of St. Mary, completed in its present form in 1485, although it originally had a Gothic spire, 151 metres high (!) which burnt out after a lightning strike in 1647.
Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11819
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the church of St. Mary, completed in its present form in 1485, although it originally had a Gothic spire, 151 metres high (!) which burnt out after a lightning strike in 1647. Seen reflected in the waters of the Franken Teich (lake).
Keywords: architecture, brick-Gothic, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11812
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the Gothic arches of the side isles of St. Nicholas' church have been restored to their original striking colours. The Renaissance pulpit dates from 1611.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11810
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): the Gothic arches of the side isles of St. Nicholas' church have been restored to their original striking colours.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

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-D11145
Turkey, Lycia, Koycegiz: glass "Fatima's Eye" good luck tokens and other trinkets in the Monday weekly market.
Keywords: buying & selling, colourful, commerce, Islam, souvenirs, striking, trading

PMR-D11144
Turkey, Lycia, Koycegiz: a mass of glass "Fatima's Eye" good luck tokens in the Monday weekly market.
Keywords: blue, buying & selling, colourful, commerce, Islam, striking, trading

PMR-D10486
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: one of the intricate coloured patterns used in religious festivals, displayed in the Carlos Machado Museum. It is composed of chopped flowers, coloured wood-shavings or coloured gravel stones.
Keywords: religious, striking, tradition, colourful, decoration, ornamentation

PMR-D8995
Chile, Puerto Natales: the striking Town Hall building.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, architecture, ayuntamiento

PMR-D8112
Norway, Rogaland: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8111
Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8109
Norway, Rogaland: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Jossingfjord, famous for the "Altmark Incident" and RAF Beaufighter attack on German warships in the 2WW.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8108
Norway, Rogaland: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Jossingfjord, famous for the "Altmark Incident" and RAF Beaufighter attack on German warships in the 2WW.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8107
Norway, Rogaland: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes. Jossingfjord, famous for the "Altmark Incident" and RAF Beaufighter attack on German warships in the 2WW.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8106
Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, picturesque, landscape, scenery, striking, reflections, impressive

PMR-D8105
Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, impressive, reflections, striking, scenery, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D8104
Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, impressive, reflections, striking, scenery, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D8103
Norway, Vest-Agder, Magma Geopark: granite rocks provide dramatic scenery on the "North Sea Route", the coastal road between Flekkefjord and Sandnes.
Keywords: Scandinavia, impressive, reflections, striking, scenery, landscape, picturesque

PMR-D7566
Morocco, Marakech: a striking jacaranda tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia) in full bloom near the Koutoubia Gardens,
Keywords: Africa, Marakesh, Islam, Muslim, Maghreb, colourful, botanical, flowers

PMR-D6891
Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: two bronze mechanical figures strike the hours on three bells (two smaller, inside the largest) on the roof of the 12-storey Krochhochhaus, the first high-rise building in Leipzig, dating from 1927, built by Martin Samuel Kroch for his bank. Based on the "Torre dell'Orologio" in Venice. The block houses the Museum of Egyptology.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, astrological, carillon, Omnia Vincit Labor

PMR-D6841
Striking red berries of the Rowan or Mountain Ash tree (Sorbus aucuparia).
Keywords: nature, botany, phytography, shrubs, trees, autumn

PMR-D5054
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): striking scenery in the sandstone hills between Sary-Tash and Osh, with snow capped mountains in the distance.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, verdant, valleys, unspoilt, nature, countryside

PMR-D5053
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): striking scenery in the multicoloured sandstone hills between Sary-Tash and Osh.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, verdant, valleys, unspoilt, nature, countryside

PMR-D5052
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): striking scenery in the sandstone hills between Sary-Tash and Osh.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, verdant, valleys, unspoilt, nature, countryside

PMR-D5051
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): striking scenery in the sandstone hills between Sary-Tash and Osh.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, verdant, valleys, unspoilt, nature, countryside

PMR-D5050
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): striking scenery in the sandstone hills between Sary-Tash and Osh, with snow-capped mountains in the distance.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, verdant, valleys, unspoilt, nature, countryside

PMR-D5049
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): striking scenery in the sandstone hills between Sary-Tash and Osh.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, verdant, valleys, unspoilt, nature, countryside

PMR-D4965
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Karakoram Highway: Karakul Lake lies at a height of 3600 metres near the junction of the Pamir, Tian Shan and Kunlun mountain ranges. View of the striking, turquoise-blue Little Karakul Lake.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, geology, scenic, landscape, topography, geography, picturesque, impressive

PMR-D4922
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: striking sandstone gorge to the west of Kuqa.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, geology, landscape, scenery, rock-formations, erosion

PMR-D4921
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: striking sandstone gorge to the west of Kuqa.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, geology, landscape, scenery, rock-formations, erosion

PMR-D4920
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: striking sandstone gorge to the west of Kuqa.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, geology, landscape, scenery, rock-formations, erosion

PMR-D4354
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: view from Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village, with boats at their moorings and the striking karst rocks in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4311
Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: colourful graffiti art on the corner of Soi Rommanee.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, artistic, striking

PMR-D4215
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: the Alps and the Zugspitze, seen from about 100 kilometres away, at sunset, with Munich's Olympia Tower in the centre.
Keywords: lighting effects, extraordinary, remarkable, striking, unusual, Alps, freak lighting

PMR-D4214
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: the Alps and the Zugspitze, seen from about 100 kilometres away, at sunset, with Munich's Olympia Tower in the centre.
Keywords: lighting effects, extraordinary, remarkable, striking, unusual, Alps, freak lighting

PMR-D2801
Greece, Island of Rhodes: mosaic floor with representation of Bellerophon, mounted on Pegasus, about to strike Chimaira, the awesome fabulous beast (3rd century BC) from the ancient city of Rhodos (natural pebbles of white, grey and black). In the Architectural Museum.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, historic, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D0861
Myanmar, Mandalay: striking mosaic panel in Sutaungpyei Pagoda on the top of Mandalay Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0635
Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the striking Dusit Maha Prasat Hall, built in 1783 by Rama I for coronations, but now used exclusively for lying in state.
Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful

PMR-D0459
Greece, Island of Symi: striking pebble-mosaic floor in Panormitis Monastery.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR357-11
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: full view of the two glaciers of the Gewächthorn with the lake formed by melting ice.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, awe-inspiring, awesome, breathtaking, stupendous, striking

PMR357-10
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: the lake formed by the melting glaciers of the Gewächtenhorn, seen from the Susten Pass (2224 metres).
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, awe-inspiring, awesome, breathtaking, stupendous, striking

PMR357-09
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: Gewächtenhorn with its glaciers reflected in the lake at the summit of the Susten Pass (2224 metres).
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, breathtaking, striking

PMR329-01
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Viking Line Ferry leaving Turku for Stockholm, passing Ruissalo Island, with striking cloud formation, typical at this latitude.
Keywords: picturesque, skyscape, meteorology

PMR328-12
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. View from the camping site on Ruissalo Island with striking cloud formation, typical at this latitude.
Keywords: picturesque, skyscape, meteorology

PMR328-11
Finland, Turku (in Swedish: Abo): Finland's oldest town, and capital city until Helsinki took its place in 1812. Beach near the camping site on Ruissalo Island with returning fishing boat in the distance and striking cloud formation.
Keywords: picturesque, skyscape, meteorology

PMR300-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the striking headquarters of the Bayerische Hypotech- und Wechselbank (now part of Credito Italiano), built between 1975 and 1981. Architects: Walther and Bea Betz.
Keywords: modern architecture, bank, multi-storey, high-rise, skyscraper, modernistic, futuristic.

PMR300-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the striking headquarters of the Bayerische Hypotech- und Wechselbank (now part of Credito Italiano), built between 1975 and 1981. Architects: Walther and Bea Betz.
Keywords: modern architecture, bank, multi-storey, high-rise, skyscraper, modernistic, futuristic.

PMR234-07
Romania, Moldavia, Vatra Moldovitei: the frescoed church of Moldovita Monastery, showing the vestibule and a nun rythmically striking a plank with a hammer, as the call to prayers.
Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, painted monastery, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque

PMR-D4028
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4027
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4026
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4025
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4024
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4023
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4022
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD. Reflections in the underground lake.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4021
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4020
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4019
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D4018
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: colourful lighting effects in the Reed Flute Cave whose limestone formations are about 180 million years old. It has been attracting visitors for over 1200 years and has ink inscriptions which can be dated to 792 AD.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, photogenic, spelaeology, speleology, tourist attraction, spectacular, underground, historic, heritage, striking, stalactites, stalagmites

PMR-D3536
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden to Linger In (Liu Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1593) by Xu Taishi: a striking circular sheet of marble with patterning resembling Huang Shan Mountains.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, classical, UNESCO, polished stone, minerals, Mineralogy, lithology

PMR-D3398
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: innovative modern apartment block near the Church of Our Lady, with modern bronze figures in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, block of flats, unusual, striking

PMR-D3049
Yugoslavia: aerial view of ranges of sunlit snow-covered mountain peaks, enhanced by the shadow-filled valleys, on the Dalmatian coast.
Keywords: panorama, picturesque, scenic, awe-inspiring, dramatic, striking, imposing, geology, geological

PMR-D3048
Yugoslavia: aerial view of ranges of sunlit snow-covered mountain peaks, enhanced by the shadow-filled valleys, on the Dalmatian coast.
Keywords: panorama, picturesque, scenic, awe-inspiring, dramatic, striking, imposing, geology, geological

PMR-D3047
Yugoslavia: aerial view of ranges of sunlit snow-covered mountain peaks, enhanced by the shadow-filled valleys, on the Dalmatian coast.
Keywords: panorama, picturesque, scenic, awe-inspiring, dramatic, striking, imposing, geology, geological

PMR-D3046
Yugoslavia: aerial view of ranges of sunlit snow-covered mountain peaks, enhanced by the shadow-filled valleys, on the Dalmatian coast.
Keywords: panorama, picturesque, scenic, awe-inspiring, dramatic, striking, imposing, geology, geological

PMR-D3045
Yugoslavia: aerial view of ranges of sunlit snow-covered mountain peaks, enhanced by the shadow-filled valleys, on the Dalmatian coast.
Keywords: panorama, picturesque, scenic, awe-inspiring, dramatic, striking, imposing, geology, geological

PMR181-09
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Reichelsheim in the Oden Forest: "Reichelsheimer Michelsmarkt" parade (28.08.83) - the junior pipe band, in striking red, white and black costumes with white hose.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, traditional, Odenwald, local dress, dirndl, lederhosen

PMR177-06
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: IVth International Horticultural Exhibition, 28th April to 9th October 1983: a striking red, white and purple colour scheme, based on pelargoniums etc.
Keywords: plants, gardens, botany, botanical, flowers, display, gardening, colourful, flowerbeds

PMR158-10
U.S.A., California, Barstow: Calico Ghost Town, an old silver mining town in the Mojave Desert, restored by Walter Knott. The town grew from a mining strike in 1881 and was already deserted by 1907. View of the Playhouse and Lil's Saloon.
Keywords: wild west, wooden buildings, 19th century lifestyle

PMR158-09
U.S.A., California, Barstow: Calico Ghost Town, an old silver mining town in the Mojave Desert, restored by Walter Knott. The town grew from a mining strike in 1881 and was already deserted by 1907. View of the main (and only) street.
Keywords: wild west, wooden buildings, 19th century lifestyle

PMR158-08
U.S.A., California, Barstow: Calico Ghost Town, an old silver mining town in the Mojave Desert, restored by Walter Knott. The town grew from a mining strike in 1881 and was already deserted by 1907. View of the school house.
Keywords: wild west, wooden buildings, 19th century lifestyle

PMR158-07
U.S.A., California, Barstow: Calico Ghost Town, an old silver mining town in the Mojave Desert, restored by Walter Knott. The town grew from a mining strike in 1881 and was already deserted by 1907. View of the town from above, with the Mojave Desert in the background.
Keywords: wild west, wooden buildings, 19th century lifestyle

PMR-D2521
Iran, Isfahan: Masjed-e Jameh (Jameh Mosque) dates back to around 771 AD and contains later additions from the Mongols, Seljuks, Muzzafarids, Timurids and Safavids. The largest mosque in Iran. Striking domed ceiling with surrounding band of quranic inscriptions.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, faience, tiling, minaret, arabesque, mosaics, UNESCO

PMR473-04
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: Parc Guell, planned and executed by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century: a striking wrought-iron fence, with gallery and raised promenade behind.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, artistic, iron-working

PMR469-11
Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: a modern Orthodox church with belltower in a striking black and white colour scheme.
Keywords: Saxon Land, Schaessburg, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, architecture

PMR464-08
Romania, Moldavia, Agapia: newly completed house of striking design, with extensive filigree-work.
Keywords: architecture, unusual, modern, artistic, dwelling

PMR513-03
Italy, Lombardy, Milan: built in 1386, demolished by a lightning strike on the arsenal in 1521, the main tower of Castello Sforzesco lay in ruins until the rebuilding in 1880.
Keywords: architecture, portcullis, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR449-04
Estonia, Tallinn: a novel sculpture in the Tornide väljak ("Place of Towers") Park.
Keywords: city, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, art, artistic, striking

PMR446-09
Lithuania, Trakai: this striking wooden building with columned portico is the office of the National Park administration.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, architecture

PMR142K-05
Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg: Laufer Schlagturm ("Strike-Tower") dating from 1250, named for its striking clock.
Keywords: Nürnberg, defence, fortifications, autumn colours, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval

PMR140K-06
Greece, Island of Leros: the fine harbourmaster's building overlooking the port of Lakki, erected by the Italians during the occupation in the 1930s. Lakki possesses one of the largest and most secure harbours in the whole of the Mediterranean, and was used by the Italians, British and Germans during WWII. With its future in mind, the Italians built a number of striking buildings in Lakki.
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR120K-25
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi: some of the striking multi-storey blocks on the palm-lined Corniche Road.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers

PMR119K-35
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: striking red and yellow hybrid tulips "Abu Hassan" in Munich's Botanical Gardens.
Keywords: metropolis, flower colour, national heritage, historic, architecture, Baroque, picturesque, München, capital of Bavaria, mediaeval

PMR116K-20
Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border.

This picture: Flock of goats, with striking rock formations in the background.
Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought

PMR116K-19
Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border.

This picture: Young Bedouin goatherd, with his charges, with striking rock formations in the background.
Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought

PMR107K-23
Germany, Munich, Botanical Gardens: striking colour match - forget-me-nots with orange tulips.
Keywords: plants, flowers, spring, cultivation, colour schemes, blossom

PMR100K-15
Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca; the village of Maimará at the foot of some striking rock formations.
Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits

PMR095K-31
Libya, Ubari Lakes Area: close-up of a striking Tuareg head dress and veil ("taguelmoust").
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, palm trees, sand-dune landscape, barren, Mandara Lakes, taguelmoust

PMR087K-19
Croatia, Dalmatia, Ploce: Blacinskaja jez, a striking blue lake in a picturesque countryside of rolling hills.
Keywords: Yugoslavia

PMR028K-32
Australia, Western Australia: Striking aerial view of the parallel "waves" of rock which break up the plain in the Kimberley, north Western Australia.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, outback, typical scenery, untouched nature

PMR074K-30
Spain, Fuerteventura: red, volcanic earth makes a striking contrast in Betancuria National Park.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR061K-14
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Constanta: The striking Art-Nouveau style casino, designed by Romanian architect Daniel Renard (1909).

PMR425-09
Madeira, Funchal: Botanical Gardens, displaying a striking mosaic pattern formed of plants with coloured foliage.
Keywords: island, horticulture, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR425-07
Madeira, Funchal: Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro ("Blandy's Garden") - a striking palm tree overlooking a colourful herbacious border.
Keywords: island, picturesque, horticulture, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR421-04
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hann. Münden: fountain in the pedestrian zone with striking half-timbered houses.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage, Hannoversch Münden

PMR386-08
Australia, Queensland, Goldcoast: architecturally striking marina shopping centre with pedestrian suspension bridge, palm trees and local resident.
Keywords: resort, beaches, holidays, seaside, development

PMR386-07
Australia, Queensland, Goldcoast: architecturally striking marina shopping centre with pedestrian suspension bridge and palm trees.
Keywords: resort, beaches, holidays, seaside, development

PMR562-8
Australia. Queensland, Barcaldine: the 160-year-old Tree of Knowledge, beneath whose boughs the Labour Party of Australia was formed during a shearing strike in 1891.
Keywords: historic, memorial, heritage

PMR549-02
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the striking headquarters of Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, from the golf links.
Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert

PMR614-08
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Here: belltower of the Church of Saints Helena and Constantine and some striking frontages with bay windows.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets

PMR611-03
Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here: a striking modern church.
Keywords: religious building, Christian, modern architecture, religious architecture, cross, park

PMR610-12
Romania, N. Dobruja: Constanta, founded about 500 BC, was known in Greek and Roman times as "Tomis" or "Tomi". It is now Romania's chief port on the Black Sea, and a number of tourist resorts have been developed on the adjacent fine beaches. Here: the striking French-style Art-Nouveau Casino designed by the Romanian architect Daniel Renard in 1909 on the seafront.
Keywords: modern architecture, betting, gambling, Romanian architecture

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