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Hong Kong pictures 1958 (4 files)

PMR.HK-27
Hong Kong 1958: typical scenery in the New Territories, taken from the train.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-23
Hong Kong 1958: typical scenery with sampans in the New Territories, taken from the train.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-22
Hong Kong 1958: typical scenery in the New Territories, with railway tracks and paddy fields, taken from the train.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-01
Hong Kong 1958: a typical street in Kowloon.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

Travel (454 files)

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. the air.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

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

PMR158-11
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. A typical view with saltpan in the foreground.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR148-07
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a handsome modern Orthodox church outside the old town, typical of the area.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, Saxons, Schäßburg, Siebenburgen

PMR148-03
Romania, Transylvania, Sighisoara (Schassburg): a living museum-town of the middle ages: a colourful row of old houses with typical round-arch entrances.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, historical, heritage, mediaeval, UNESCO, Saxons, Schäßburg, cobblestones, Siebenburgen

PMR147-10
Romania, Dunavatu de Jos: Orthodox church, typical of the region, with White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) and nest on telegraph pole in the foreground.
Keywords: birds, aves, Ciconiiformes, Chordata, waders, breeding, paired, architecture

PMR146-12
Bulgaria, Nessebar: standing on a peninsula on the Black Sea coast, the ancient town has a long history. Typical fishermen's cottages (left), with part of the Church of Archangels Michael and Gabriel, dating from 13-14th century, in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Nesebar, UNESCO

PMR146-08
Bulgaria, Ahtopol: typical peasant's horse-drawn wagon with loop joining the shafts.
Keywords: heritage, culture, carriage, foal, driving

PMR-D13435
Greece, Island of Karpathos, Olympos: a typical alley in the old town, with bell tower and clock tower in view.
Keywords: architecture, blue and white, colourful, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Olymbos, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D13375
Greece, Island of Symi: a typical street with colourful classical facades.
Keywords: culture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, harbour, Hellas, island hopping, moorings, picturesque, pleasure boats, traditional, yachts

PMR-D13362
Turkey, Mugla Province, Heraclea: typical granite rocks on which the city stands.
Keywords: archeology, Greek , Hellenic, Herakleia, heritage, historical, Latmos, Roman

PMR118-11
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: typical old cottages in the Klosterhof, with arched gate for coaches.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, gables

PMR118-08
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: a typical street of half-timbered houses.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables

PMR116-10
Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Constance on the Bodensee: "Wohnturm zum goldenen Lowen", a five-storey tower house built about 1450, with frescoes from 1580, typical of Constance.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, Konstanz, Swabia, architecture, historic, heritage, mediaeval

PMR113-08
Republic of San Marino: founded on 3rd September 301 AD, San Marino claims to be the oldest sovereign state still extant. A typical street in Citta San Marino.
Keywords: enclave, micro-state, UNESCO, picturesque, historic, architecture

PMR103-01
Egypt, Aswan: typical village near Aswan, with most buildings constructed from mud bricks.
Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, dwellings, homes

PMR093-12
Austria, Burgenland, Illmitz: traditional reed-hut and well near Lake Zick, a bird reserve. Typical of the puszta landscape in nearby Hungary.
Keywords: picturesque, Lake District, rural

PMR075-01
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Trogir: a typical alleyway in the old town
Keywords: architecture, historic, mediaeval, stone, mellow, cobblestones

PMR074-02
Yugoslavia, Croatia, Porec: traditional old house with stone steps to the first floor entrance
Keywords: architecture, typical, dwelling, picturesque, flowerbeds, Istria

PMR070-07
Italy, Venice: a typical Venetian "Calle"
Keywords: Venezia, architecture, historic, heritage, palace, UNESCO

PMR065-01
England, Suffolk, Worlingham, 19 Park Drive: typical late 20th century bungalow
Keywords: architecture, home, house, dwelling, brick-built

PMR060-03
South Africa, Natal, Durban: cannas as foreground to a typical view in the hills around the city
Keywords: plant, botany, horticulture, semi-tropical

PMR-D12054
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: typical harsh, rocky landscape with Turkish flag.
Keywords: Aegean , geology, macchia, maquis, maritime, picturesque

PMR-D12042
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: typical harsh, rocky landscape.
Keywords: Aegean , geology, macchia, maquis, maritime, picturesque

PMR-D11952
Greece, Island of Nisyros: typical street in the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: colourful, culture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D11950
Greece, Island of Nisyros: typical street in the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: colourful, culture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D11940
Greece, Island of Nisyros: a street in Mandraki with typical wooden balconies and whitewashed walls.
Keywords: culture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, quaint, traditional

PMR-D11935
Greece, Island of Nisyros: a street in Mandraki with typical wooden balconies.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, quaint

PMR-D11884
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): a typical street.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage

PMR-D11800
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Usedom: a typical cobbled street
Keywords: architecture, colourful, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11259
Turkey, Mugla, Marmaris: street in the old town with typical Turkish enclosed wooden balconies and bougainvillea.
Keywords: colourful, flowers, old quarter, picturesque, traditional

PMR-D11195
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia, Kalkan: the main street, with typical Turkish wooden enclosed balcony and tourist boutiques.
Keywords: colourful, holidays, picturesque, resort

PMR-D11175
Turkey, Lycia, Pinara: a typical vault-shaped, stone sarcophagus of the Lycians, many of which dot the landscape.
Keywords: antique, archeology, architecture, culture, heritage, historic, Mediterranean

PMR-D10433
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: waterfront, to the east of the centre, dominated by a typical chapel.
Keywords: picturesque, port, harbour, quayside

PMR-D10417
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel: typical landscape in the west of the island, with small lakes between grass-covered undulating hills.
Keywords: picturesque, nature, geological, landscape

PMR-D9968
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: typical wooded countryside, separated by open meadows.
Keywords: picturesque, rural scene, nature

PMR-D9916
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: a typical narrow street in the pedestrian zone with its ornamental pavement mosaic.
Keywords: architecture, historic, picturesque, national heritage, street scene

PMR-D9915
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: Rua Marques da Praia e Monforte, a typical narrow, cobbled street in the old town. The former residence of the Marques da Praia stands on the right with its square observation tower for sighting the first ships for the orange harvest.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic

PMR-D9639
Iceland, Island of Heimaey: a typical street, running north from the harbour.
Keywords: Westman Islands, port, architecture

PMR-D9588
Iceland: typical scenery in the Stafafell Mountains, on the east coast, with reflections in a pool and cotton-grass (Eriophorum angustifolium) growing in the verges.
Keywords: landscape, flora, botany, plants, phytography, nature

PMR-D9587
Iceland: typical scenery in the Stafafell Mountains, on the east coast, with a stream in the foreground.
Keywords: landscape, nature, scenery, clouds

PMR-D9539
Iceland, Snaefellsnes Peninsula: a typical lava field on the coast.
Keywords: gloom, low cloud, volcanic, geology, barren, moss, lichen

PMR-D9522
Iceland, Reykjavik: typical coastal view near the capital.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, gloom, clouds, grey, vista, seascape, scenery

PMR-D9049
Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: Les Eclaireurs lighthouse in the Beagle Channel in typical weather conditions.
Keywords: South America, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America, beacon

PMR-D8991
Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: typical scenery with gnarled tree.
Keywords: South America, landscape, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, scenery

PMR-D8961
Argentina, El Calafate: a typically isolated estancia.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, farmhouse, landowner, homestead

PMR-D8728
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: a house overlooking the port, with typical shingled frontage.
Keywords: South America, architecture, Latin America

PMR-D8656
Chile. Valdivia: flooded fields and typical countryside, approaching Valdivia.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, scenery, nature, picturesque, reflections

PMR-D8450
Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical blue doorway with its contrasting plant pot.
Keywords: picturesque, photogenic, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D8448
Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical street in the hilltop town, with a houseware store displaying its wares .
Keywords: picturesque, church, alley, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D8447
Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical street in the hilltop town, with whitewashed houses and blue doors.
Keywords: picturesque, alley, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D8446
Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical street in the hilltop town, with the ancient fortified castle built by the Venetians in 1290 on a rocky outcrop, in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, alley, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades, taverna

PMR-D8445
Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical street in the colourful hilltop town.
Keywords: picturesque, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, alley

PMR-D8444
Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical street in the hilltop town, with a vivid overhanging bougainvilles.
Keywords: picturesque, whitewashed, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, alley, colourful

PMR-D8443
Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical alleyway in the hilltop town, with one of the many street cafes.
Keywords: picturesque, taverna, colourful, alley, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D8442
Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical street in the hilltop town, with a vivid overhanging bougainvilles.
Keywords: picturesque, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, alley, colourful

PMR-D8441
Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical street in the hilltop town, with a vivid overhanging bougainvilles.
Keywords: picturesque, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, alley, colourful

PMR-D8440
Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical alleyway in the hilltop town, with one of the many tavernas.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, alley, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades

PMR-D8439
Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical street in the hilltop town.
Keywords: picturesque, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, alley

PMR-D8438
Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical street in the hilltop town.
Keywords: picturesque, whitewashed, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, alley, blue and white

PMR-D8437
Greece, Island of Amorgos, Chora: a typical street in the hilltop town, with whitewashed dwelling houses.
Keywords: picturesque, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, alley

PMR-D8414
Greece, Island of Schoinoussa (pop. 256): typical houses on the approach to Chora.
Keywords: picturesque, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands, Cyclades, secluded, dwellings, blue and white

PMR-D8399
Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: a typical alley in the old quarter with two of the whitewashed, blue-domed Orthodox churches.
Keywords: Greek Islands, picturesque, colourful, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, Paroikia, street scene

PMR-D8397
Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: a typical alley in the old quarter with church facade and pink oleander flowers.
Keywords: Greek Islands, street scene, Paroikia, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, colourful, picturesque

PMR-D8395
Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: a typical alley in the old quarter with overhanging bougainvillea flowers.
Keywords: Greek Islands, picturesque, colourful, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, Paroikia, street scene

PMR-D8394
Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: a typical alley in the old quarter with overhanging bougainvillea flowers.
Keywords: Greek Islands, picturesque, colourful, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, Paroikia, street scene

PMR-D8391
Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: a typical alley, overhung with flowering shrubs.
Keywords: Greek Islands, picturesque, colourful, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, culture

PMR-D8387
Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: a typical alley in the old quarter.
Keywords: Greek Islands, picturesque, colourful, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas, Paroikia, street scene

PMR-D8386
Greece, Island of Paros. Parikia: a typical alley with cafe stools, overhung with flowering shrubs.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, colourful, picturesque

PMR-D8372
Greece, Island of Naxos: a typical village in the interior.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, historic, heritage, landscape, panorama, settlement

PMR-D8368
Greece, Island of Naxos: typical small Orthodox church on the outskirts of Apirathos.
Keywords: Greek Islands, architecture, heritage, historic, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas

PMR-D8142
Norway, Rogaland, Erfjord : typical white-painted wooden church.
Keywords: Scandinavia, village, picturesque

PMR-D8097
Norway, Vest-Agder: typical landscape near the south coast.
Keywords: Scandinavia, scenery, fjord, picturesque

PMR-D8087
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. General view of the Old Town, comprising urban buildings mainly from Oslo.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8086
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A turf-roofed barn from Natadal, Nedre, Flatdal, Telemark (1762).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8085
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A farmhouse from Gulsvik, Fla, Hallingdal (ca. 1750).
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8084
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Two storehouses from Troym, Helmedal (left) (1650-1700), and Holshagen, Hol (right) (1650), both from Hallingdal.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8083
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. General view of some farm outhouses.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8082
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A two.storey farmhouse from Akershus, Ostlandet (18th century).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8081
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Turf-roofed wooden house from Jaeren, Rogaland (1820-60).
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8080
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A slate-roofed woodshed from Bakka, Halandsdal, Sunnhordland (ca.1800).
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8079
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A tenant-farmer's house from Husmannsplass (19th century).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8078
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A turf-roofed farm outhouse.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8077
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A stall from Gronneflata, Uvdal, Numedal (1750-1800)
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8076
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A 'loft' storehouse from Brottveit Valle, Setesdal (1650-1700).
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8075
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. An open hearth farmhouse from Amlid Valle, Setesdal (1650-1700).
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8074
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. A farmhouse from Porsanger in Finnmark in the far north now houses an exhibition about Finnmark and the people who live there.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8073
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country. Ornate wooden carvings adorn the roof.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8072
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8071
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8070
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, containing valuable paintings from 1652.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8069
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, containing valuable paintings from 1652, including "the last supper", seen here.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8068
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, containing valuable paintings from 1652, including "the last supper", seen here.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8067
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Pride of the collection is this genuine Stave Church from around 1200, one of only 28 survivors in the country. Guides in period costume provide help.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Scandinavia, capital city, historical, farming, agriculture, timber

PMR-D8066
Norway, Oslo: Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (Norsk Folkemuseum) was founded in 1881 and is regarded as the world's oldest open air museum. It has a collection of over 150 typical Norwegian buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. Visitors can tour the extensive site by period coach.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, agriculture, farming, historical, capital city, Scandinavia, architecture

PMR-D8006
Sweden, Bohusläd, Marstrand Island: typical wooden houses on the steep main street.
Keywords: picturesque, Scandinavia, street scene, architecture, homes, residences, timber

PMR-D8003
Sweden, Bohusläd, Marstrand Island: typical white-painted wooden buildings on the main street, with Nautic Hotel in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, architecture, street scene, Scandinavia

PMR-D8002
Sweden, Bohusläd, Marstrand Island: typical wooden houses on the main street.
Keywords: picturesque, timber, residences, homes, architecture, street scene, Scandinavia

PMR-D7658
Morocco, Asilah: an arched gateway in a typical whitewashed alleyway in the medina.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, tradition, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7657
Morocco, Asilah: a typical whitewashed alleyway in the medina.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, tradition, culture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7590
Morocco, Essaouira: a typical alleyway in the old town, with colourful textiles on offer
Keywords: Africa, souvenirs, picturesque, tradition, historic, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7553
Morocco, Marakech: typical street scene in the medina.
Keywords: Africa, culture, Maghreb, Muslim, Islam, Marakesh

PMR-D7470
Morocco, Rissani: Ksar Abouam, a former Alaouite Wasir's fortified village dating from the 19th century, recently restored by UNESCO. This was inhabited by a whole self-contained community with granaries, mosque and hammam. The Alaouite dynasty, which has ruled Morocco since 1631, originated here.
A typical studded door with tiled surround.
Keywords: Africa, tradition, culture, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim

PMR-D7379
Morocco: typical fresh bread (khobz) on sale at a market near Ouezzane.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, food, bakery products, loaves, crusty, customer

PMR-D7366
Morocco: Chefchaouen: the ancient town, founded in 1471, lies on the edge of the Rif mountains. Traditionally, the houses and walls in the narrow, winding streets of the old town are blue-washed. A typical studded door with tiled surround.
Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, Maghreb

PMR-D6871
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Jachenau: a typical family farmhouse with the rear part devoted to animals and farm equipment. A colourful display of geraniums graces the balcony.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, autumn, chalet, Bauernhaus

PMR-D6858
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: typical moorland vegetation on Rottachmoore, with birch and juniper trees.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, biotope, ecology, reserve

PMR-D6814
Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilronan: typical horse-drawn cart passing a thatched cottage selling Aran sweaters.
Keywords: heritage, culture, tradition, shop knitware, picturesque

PMR-D5708
Greece, Island of Amorgos: a typical street in the hilltop village of Chora, 300 metres above the harbour, with its dazzling white houses.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5605
Greece, Island of Folegandros, Chora: a typical example of the immaculate streets.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5595
Greece, Island of Folegandros: a typical neatly-kept street in Chora.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades

PMR-D5547
Greece, Island of Santorini: typical Orthodox church with blue dome in Fira.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

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-D5491
Greece, Island of Nisyros: a typical house with balcony in the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, pristine

PMR-D5452
Switzerland, Zurich: a typical street in the Lindenhof quarter, not far from the site of the original Roman fortress.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, mediaeval

PMR-D5308
Uzbekistan, Samarkand: a typical pedestrians-only road, lined by shops.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam

PMR-D5199
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: typical housing in a residential quarter of the Ichan Kala.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5198
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: typical modern housing in the Ichan Kala.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D5093
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Opera and Ballet Theatre, built in 1946 in typical USSR style. Quotations from the president flank the facade.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, music, drama, stage

PMR-D4934
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Sunday Market: an Uighur man with typical headgear.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, livestock, trading, commerce, Uighur, colourful, bustle, farming

PMR-D4932
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Sunday Market: two Uighur women wearing typical brightly-coloured dresses.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, livestock, trading, commerce, Uighur, colourful, bustle, farming

PMR-D4931
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kashgar, the Sunday Market: an Uighur with typical headgear.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, livestock, trading, commerce, Uighur, colourful, bustle, farming

PMR-D4917
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: entrance to a typical Uighur house. These are being progressively demolished by the authorities and replaced with "modern" housing.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR-D4916
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: courtyard of a typical Uighur house.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR-D4915
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: entrance to a typical Uighur house.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, architecture, tradition

PMR-D4901
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: typical house in the city, in the Uighur style, with a ventilated room on the roof for drying grapes.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, culture, heritage, architecture, Turfan, raisins, sultanas

PMR-D4884
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: the Emin minaret adjoins the Uyghur mosque in Turpan. Built in 1777 , it is 44 metres high, the highest minaret in China. The geometrical and floral patterns on the sun-dried bricks are typical Uighur work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, tower, Turfan

PMR-D4883
People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: the Emin minaret adjoins the Uyghur mosque in Turpan. Built in 1777 , it is 44 metres high, the highest minaret in China. The geometrical and floral patterns on the sun-dried bricks are typical Uyghur work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, tower, Turfan

PMR-D4710
The Philippines, Samar Island, Catbalogan: typical houses and shops on the quayside, with boats moored to the jetty.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, picturesque, heritage, tradition, culture, Visayas

PMR-D4684
Cambodia, Phnom Penh: examples of typical stilt houses in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island.
Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dwellings, traditional , native

PMR-D4424
The Philippines, Samar Island: a typical house, thatched with Anahaw, in the village of Longsub.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, lush, verdant, dwelling, home

PMR-D2836
Greece, Island of Rhodes: typical street in the old town, with regular buttress-arches. Tables of a taverna on the left.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D2835
Greece, Island of Rhodes: minaret of the Suleiman Mosque, built in 1808, with a typical Turkish house in the foreground.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, mediaeval, architecture, Byzantine, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller

PMR-D1185
People's Republic of China, Tibet: locomotive of the newly opened Tibet Railway, the highest in the world, hauling a train through typical scenery.
Keywords: religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, picturesque

PMR-D0992
Myanmar, Bagan: part of a typical rural Burmese village on the road to Bagan.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0991
Myanmar, Bagan: part of a typical rural Burmese village on the road to Bagan.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0905
Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: typical colourful horse carriages which transport visitors around the unpaved roads of Inwa.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0752
Germany, Upper Bavaria: a typical house on the Fraueninsel (Women's Island) in Lake Chiemsee, Chiemgau.
Keywords: picturesque, dwelling, chalet

PMR-D0587
Laos, Vientiane: typical grave stupas in the temple grounds.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom

PMR-D0200
Argentina: Typical adobe settlement of indigenas with coralled llamas and goats, near Susques.
Keywords: Andes, dwellings, farm, livestock, living conditions, mud walls, aboriginal

PMR-D0196
Argentina, Jujuy: typical landscape on the altiplano in the High Andes.
Keywords: picturesque, altiplano, Andes, geological formations

PMR-D0181
Argentina, Tucumán Province: a typical village of the indigenas.
Keywords: cummunity, living conditions, dwellings, aboriginal, hamlet

PMR-D0177
Argentina, Santiago del Estero: a typical shrine of the indigenas.
Keywords: symbol, Shamanism, Shaman, religious, religion

PMR-D0111
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: a typical mud-walled street.
Keywords: Maghreb, oasis town, Berber, historic town, ancient town

PMR361-08
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: a wooden chalet, typical of the area, with the rocky slopes of Männlichen rising in the background.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, alpine meadows

PMR349-04
India, Agra: suburban street scene.
Keywords: culture, daily life, typical, tri-shaw, everyday scene

PMR344-08
India, New Delhi: inside the Red Fort (Lal Qila), built 1638-1648 by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan: gateway pavilion, seen from a typical arched colonnade.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, capital city

PMR342-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: a typical frescoed cottage facade with a colourful display of geraniums.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, colourful, traditional, show, frontage

PMR332-02
Sweden, Vadstena: typical wooden houses line the main street.
Keywords: architecture, culture, traditional, colourful, street scene

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

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

PMR305-11
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: a typical side street, with solidly built dwellings.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR305-09
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, famous for its fortified, soaring "Towers of Nobility" built in the Middle Ages during the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines: typical skyline, with some of the ancient towers.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval, Gothic, Romanesque

PMR304-11
Italy, Tuscany, Cafaggio: "Le Vigne", a typical farmhouse standing in its own grounds, with vines, olives, peaches and apricots and other fruit in season.
Keywords: traditional, dwelling, landscape, colourful, spring, wild flowers

PMR304-10
Italy, Tuscany, Cafaggio: "Le Vigne", a typical farmhouse standing in its own grounds, with vines, olives, peaches and apricots and other fruit in season.
Keywords: traditional, dwelling, landscape, colourful, poppies, spring, wildflowers

PMR298-10
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: the cathedral, St. Georgsdom, set on a rocky spur, is a classic example of Transitional Gothic architecture which was prevalent in Germany between 1210 and 1250, and externally appears to be pure Romanesque. Here: view of the typical Romanesque blind arcaded apse at the east end.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, church, religion

PMR298-09
Germany, Hessen, Limburg an der Lahn: typical half-timbered houses on the Kolpingstrasse, with the mitre-roofed towers of the cathedral rising above the rooftops.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, timber frame, half timbered, lathe and plaster, street scene, church, religion

PMR291-08
Turkey: a typical village in Cappadocia, with stone houses straggling up the barren hillside, on the outskirts of Nevsehir. Cowherd with cows returning from grazing.
Keywords: landscape, hills, poverty, community, stony

PMR291-07
Turkey: a typical village in Cappadocia, with stone houses straggling up the barren hillside, on the outskirts of Nevsehir. Cows returning from grazing.
Keywords: landscape, hills, poverty, community, stony

PMR291-06
Turkey: a typical village in Cappadocia, with stone houses straggling up the barren hillside, on the outskirts of Nevsehir.
Keywords: landscape, hills, poverty, community, stony

PMR290-05
Turkey, Fethiye: group of young Turkish schoolgirls in their typical black uniforms with white collars. In the background the snow-capped peak of Ak Dag (3024 metres) can be seen.
Keywords: landscape, mountains, children

PMR283-12
Turkey, Pergamon: typical painted horse-drawn cart in Bergama.
Keywords: culture, art, picturesque, national heritage, traditional

PMR277-12
Hungary, Szentendre: typical cobbled street and shop selling local costumes. The village is traditionally home to an artists' colony.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, national heritage, mediaeval, medieval

PMR275-08
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: a typical 19th century French building with rolling mansard roofs and elegant ironwork. Home to a boulevard cafe along both fronts.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR275-01
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: Indian culture in Canada is represented by this typical wooden building and totem pole, while to the left stands a replica of an early trading post.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR273-08
U.S.A., Florida: St. Augustine, an historic town founded by the Spanish in 1565. St. George Street in the old quarter, showing a typical wooden balcony
Keywords: national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, traditional, pedestrian zone, shopping area

PMR271-02
Bahamas, Nassau: a typical conch stall, with the fishing harbour in the background.
Keywords: colourful, photogenic, crustacians, shells, seafood

PMR266-12
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: typical landscape showing what the Indians call "the river of grass" (marshland).
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, water birds, marshland, reservation, ecosystem

PMR266-06
U.S.A., Florida, Key West: typical white clapboard colonial style houses with wide verandahs, and Flame of the Forest trees (Delonix regia).
Keywords: colourful, traditional, dwellings, shady, cool, wooden, architecture, historic, picturesque

PMR265-08
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: typical vegetation, with Bromeliads (Air Plants) growing on branches of trees).
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR252-02
Italy, Tuscany, Cafaggio: "Le Vigne", a typical farmhouse standing in its own grounds, with vines, olives, peaches and apricots and other fruit in season.
Keywords: traditional, dwelling, landscape, colourful, poppies

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

PMR242-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Gräfelfing: typical mid-twentieth-century family house and garden.
Keywords: München, architecture, dwelling, detached, house

PMR241-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Gräfelfing: typical mid-twentieth-century family house and garden.
Keywords: München, architecture, dwelling, detached, house

PMR239-06
Germany. Lower Saxony: Walsrode Ornithological Park, the largest bird collection in the world, with over 5,000 specimens on display. Part of the 40-foot-high "free flight" bird enclosure, where a typical sandy beach is reproduced, with rocks and breaking waves.
Oystercatchers, Turnstones, Sandpipers, a Cattle Egret and an Inca Tern on view.
Keywords: living enclosures, zoological garden, avifauna, ornithology, cages, birdlife

PMR239-05
Germany. Lower Saxony: Walsrode Ornithological Park, the largest bird collection in the world, with over 5,000 specimens on display.
Part of the 40-foot-high "free flight" bird enclosure, where a typical sandy beach is reproduced, with rocks and breaking waves.
Keywords: living enclosures, zoological garden, avifauna, ornithology, cages, birdlife

PMR234-04
Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: a tributary of the River Moldovita flowing through typical Moldavian countryside.
Keywords: colourful, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque

PMR209-02
Israel, Bethlehem: children returning from school along one of the typical narrow streets.
Keywords: street scene, arab quarter, old quarter, young Israelis

PMR201-12
Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: typical landscape with different coloured rocks
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR-D3862
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: typical wooden grain stores, mounted on stilts.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, woodworkers

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-D3855
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: typical wooden building on the village square, with drying rice and cotton.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3799
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Longsheng: typical housing, near the lower cable-car station.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, topography, extraordinary, breathtaking, spectacular, architecture, aerial view

PMR-D3701
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical means of transport in the city. Most motorcycles are electric.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, traffic, vehicles, popular, economical

PMR-D3700
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical means of transport in the city. Most motorcycles are electric.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, traffic, vehicles, popular, economical

PMR-D3699
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical means of transport in the city. Most motorcycles are electric.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, traffic, vehicles, popular, economical

PMR-D3698
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical means of transport in the city. Most motorcycles are electric.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, traffic, vehicles, popular, economical

PMR-D3697
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical means of transport in the city. Most motorcycles are electric.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, traffic, vehicles, popular, economical

PMR-D3679
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical Guangxi graveyard with traditional round graves.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs

PMR-D3678
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical Guangxi graveyard with traditional round graves.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs

PMR-D3677
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: typical Guangxi graveyard with traditional round graves.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs

PMR-D3653
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: typical street with channel for running water system.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3119
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: stop-off for Blanca Aurora Falls, about 10 minutes' hike away. Typical houses.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, village life, palm trees, street scene, dwellings, colourful

PMR-D3109
The Philippines, Samar Island: fisherman in small boat with typical outriggers, not far from Lavezares.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, watercraft, outriggers, jungle, fishing

PMR-D3103
The Philippines, Samar Island: typical scenery on the Oquendo River in Western Samar with luxuriant vegetation.
Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, palm trees, tropical forest, verdant, leafy, lush

PMR-D3102
The Philippines, Samar Island: typical scenery on the Oquendo River in Western Samar with luxuriant vegetation.
Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, palm trees, tropical forest, verdant, leafy, lush

PMR-D3101
The Philippines, Samar Island: typical scenery on the Oquendo River in Western Samar with luxuriant vegetation. Boatman poling in shallows.
Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, palm trees, tropical forest

PMR-D3091
The Philippines, Samar Island: typical scenery on the Oquendo River in Western Samar with luxuriant vegetation.
Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, palm trees, wooded hill, tropical forest, verdant, leafy, lush

PMR-D3090
The Philippines, Samar Island: typical scenery on the Oquendo River in Western Samar with luxuriant vegetation.
Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, palm trees, tropical forest, verdant, leafy, lush

PMR-D3084
The Philippines, Samar Island, Pantayahan Barangay: a typical family home.
Keywords: Samar Island, dwelling, home, village life, rural

PMR-D3082
The Philippines, Samar Island: typical pueblo in the tropical forest of Pantayahan Barangay, Western Samar.
Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, palm trees, rain forest, luxuriant, vegetation, verdant, leafy, lush

PMR-D3081
The Philippines, Samar Island: typical riverine scenery in Western Samar with luxuriant vegetation.
Keywords: Samar Island, jungle, sunshine, palm trees, rain forest, wooded hill, verdant, leafy, lush

PMR-D3038
Cyprus, Limassol: a typical street in the old quarter.
Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, Aphrodite's birthplace, architecture, shops, picturesque

PMR-D2939
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: colourful wooden fishing boats with typical outriggers on the River Calbayog.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, watercraft, moorings, jetty

PMR-D2938
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: colourful wooden fishing boat with typical outriggers leaving its mooring on the River Calbayog.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, watercraft, moorings, jetty

PMR-D2937
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: colourful wooden fishing boats with typical outriggers on the River Calbayog.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, watercraft, moorings, jetty

PMR-D2936
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: colourful wooden fishing boats with typical outriggers on the River Calbayog.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, watercraft, moorings, jetty

PMR-D2925
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: wooden fishing boats with typical outriggers on the River Calbayog.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, watercraft

PMR-D2924
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: wooden fishing boats with typical outriggers on the River Calbayog.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, watercraft

PMR-D2923
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: wooden fishing boats with typical outriggers on the River Calbayog.
Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, sunshine, watercraft

PMR-D1632
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: typical Tibetan houses in the old quarter with stocks of firewood on the roof.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1628
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: typical Tibetan houses in the old quarter with stocks of firewood on the roof.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1626
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: typical colourful doorway to a Tibetan house in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1552
Nepal, Bhaktapur: typical, modern, carved door which would allegedly cost about 400 Euros to purchase.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1498
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses in Zhonggang.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1496
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses in Zhonggang.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1479
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses not far from Shegar.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1478
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses not far from Shegar.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1477
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses not far from Shegar.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1463
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan house near Shegar, with dung stored on the walls and firewood on the roof.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1452
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses in barren surroundings near Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1451
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses in Passum.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1429
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan house in Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1428
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan house in Passum.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1427
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses, not far from Shegar.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1381
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan house on a barren hillside, near Lhatse.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1380
People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan farmhouse with stock, near Lhatse.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1368
People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: typical street in the monastery compound.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR191-06
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: typical narrow side street in the town.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, architecture, shady, arch, steps

PMR187-12
Italy, Tuscany: a typical village clinging to a mountain top in the Appian Alps surrounded by wooded hills, approaching Lucca.
Keywords: mountains, nature, landscape, spring, hills, meadows, Toscana

PMR187-10
Italy, Tuscany: a typical village in the Appian Alps with snow-capped Mount Cimone in the background.
Keywords: mountains, nature, landscape, spring, hills, meadows, Toscana

PMR187-09
Italy, Tuscany: typical landscape in the central Appian Alps in spring.
Keywords: mountains, nature, landscape, yellow, flowers, spring, hills, Toscana

PMR184-11
Hungary, Sopron: typical houses with oriels and balconies on Kolostor utca (street).
Keywords: picturesque, street scene, cobblestones, traditional, architecture

PMR180-02
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg: typical Black Forest house with flower-bedecked balcony, near Hintertodtmoos.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR180-01
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg: typical Black Forest houses near Hintertodtmoos.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, countryside, wooded hills

PMR179-12
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg: typical Black Forest landscape with colourful Fireweed (Rose Bay Willow Herb) near Todtmoos.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, nature, countryside, valley, wooded hills

PMR179-11
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg: typical Black Forest landscape with pine tree, between Schonwald and Furtwangen.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, nature, countryside, valley, wooded hills, Schönwald

PMR171-03
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: typical modern housing near West Harbor. Houses are built on to each other, due to the scarcity of land, but each is a different size and style.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwellings, homes, frontages

PMR171-02
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: typical modern housing near West Harbor. Houses are built on to each other, due to the scarcity of land, but each is a different size and style.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwellings, homes, frontages

PMR168-04
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: view along South Van Ness Avenue with a number of traditional houses typical of Old San Francisco.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwellings

PMR168-03
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: renovated Victorian house with wooden stairway to entrance, typical of Old San Francisco, on South Van Ness Avenue.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwelling

PMR-D2730
Austria, Tyrol, Mösern: typical alpine hut with its roof secured by stones.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, spring

PMR-D2633
Iran, Qareh Kalisa: typical young Azari girl in a village near the famous church.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, costume, dress, youth, child

PMR-D2632
Iran, Qareh Kalisa: typical colourfully dressed Azari girls in a village near the famous church.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, costume, dress, youth

PMR-D2631
Iran, Qareh Kalisa: typical young Azari girls in a village near the famous church.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, costume, dress, youth

PMR-D2597
Iran, Zanjan: Azarbaijan Mountains near Zanjan, with a typical village containing traditional mud-brick houses as well as more modern dwellings. Altitude over 2000 metres.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, landscape, picturesque, agriculture, homes, dwellings, adobi

PMR-D2565
Iran, Teheran: typical street scene with hoarding lauding a hero of the Iraq-Iran war.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, traffic lights, zebra crossing

PMR-D2497
Iran, Isfahan: a typical coffee shop.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, recreation, spare-time, social, drinking, tea

PMR-D2408
Iran, Shiraz: a typical local restaurant. This one has a collection of vintage wireless sets.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, radios, eating, waiter

PMR-D2366
Iran, Shush: the so-called Tomb of Daniel, a typical imamzadeh, previously a goal of Jewish pilgrims, now a mosque, built in 1871.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, biblical, Old Testament, faience, tiling, colourful

PMR-D2365
Iran, Shush: the so-called Tomb of Daniel, a typical imamzadeh, previously a goal of Jewish pilgrims, now a mosque, built in 1871.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, biblical, Old Testament, faience, tiling, colourful

PMR-D2234
The Philippines, Angeles: a group of dwellings in the Kalinga Village at Nayong Pilipino with typical crops in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses

PMR-D2233
The Philippines, Angeles: a guide at Nayong Pilipino in typical dress of Kalinga Province.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, costume, colourful, fashion

PMR484-06
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: typical old residential alleyway in the old town, with flowering roses.
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR484-05
Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Lubeck: typical cobbled street of gabled houses leading down to the water.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, cobblestones

PMR478-06
Canada, Alberta, Millarville: typical wooden house in rural Alberta.
Keywords: nature, plot, home, dwelling, picturesque, countryside

PMR478-02
Canada, Alberta, Millarville: typical wooden house in rural Alberta.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, dwelling, home, plot

PMR476-01
Spain, Catelonia, Barcelona: typical scene on the tree-shaded Ramblas, the bustling heart of the city.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, picturesque, metropolis, pedestrians, street scene

PMR474-03
Spain, Catelonia, Girona: a typical street in the old town.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, national heritage, picturesque, dwellings

PMR469-05
Romania. Transylvania: a typical fortified church with gate tower near Brateiu.
Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land

PMR463-06
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Humor: a new house, with carved gate and well-house, all roofed in intricately-worked aluminium sheeting.
Keywords: architecture, metal-working, artistic, wood-carving, typical house

PMR462-05
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Milisauti: modern version of the intricately carved and roofed gates, typical of this region.
Keywords: architecture, craft, tradition, typical house

PMR460-12
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Vatra Dornei: red brick administrative building in typical Romanian architectural style.
Keywords: architecture, natural heritage, street scene

PMR460-09
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Vatra Dornei: a typical modern Orthodox church.
Keywords: architecture, Byzantine, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque

PMR515-02
Italy, Campania, Island of Procida: typical alley in Olmo.
Keywords: picturesque, Flegrean Islands, street scene, colourful

PMR510-11
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano: a typical old alleyway in the historic centre of the town.
Keywords: alpine, architecture, cobbled street, mediaeval, picturesque, Bozen

PMR509-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Kohlgrub: typical Bavarian alpenland houses with flower-bedecked balconies.
Keywords: alpine, geraniums, traditional, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside

PMR507-12
Turkey, Istanbul: quayside at Eminönü, with the Golden Horn, Galata Tower and Galata Bridge on the right, typical passers-by in the foreground.
Keywords: Turks, Turkish everyday scene

PMR501-02
Cyprus (North), Lefkosa/ North Nicosia: a typical Turkish house near the UNO "green line" dividing north and south Cyprus.
Keywords: Lefkosa, dwelling

PMR499-09
Turkey, Istanbul: newly renovated Turkish wooden houses, with their typical overhanging upper storeys.
Keywords: architecture, Constantinople, Muslim, Byzantine, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, picturesque, old quarter, traditional houses, street scene

PMR458-08
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: the River Danube winds its way between the typical green hills of the Wachau.
Keywords: picturesque, landscape, countryside, rustic, bucilic, national heritage

PMR457-04
Slovakia, Bratislava: typical of the narrow alleyways in the old quarter of the city is the Basteigasse.
Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, capital city, Pressburg, 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

PMR452-02
Lithuania, Neringa Peninsula: typical thatched wooden fisherman's cottage in Nida.
Keywords: picturesque, tradition, heritage, colourful, village, fishing, Courland Spit

PMR446-10
Lithuania, Salociai: windmill and typical wood-carvings at the roadside, close to the Latvian border.
Keywords: picturesque, handwork, folk culture, folk art, wooden figures, sculptures, tradition, historic

PMR446-08
Lithuania, Trakai: typical wooden houses of the people of the Jewish Karaite sect who were brought here over 600 years ago from the Crimea to act as palace guards for Prince Vytautas, and still maintain their language and culture.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, tradition, historic, mediaeval

PMR443-12
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Island of Rügen: typical half-timbered cottage in the village of Garz.
Keywords: mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture

PMR443-10
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Island of Rügen: the village church with typical wooden belfry.
Keywords: mediaeval, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR435-04
Poland, Chmielewo: typical wayside crucifix, lovingly decorated with flowers and coloured ribbons. Stork's nest on the roof in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, tradition, Catholic

PMR536-11
Syria, Damascus: typical street in the old quarter of the city, showing the usual enclosed wooden balcony.
Keywords: architecture, alley, street scene, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis

PMR536-07
Syria, Damascus: a typical alley in the old quarter of the city.
Keywords: architecture, Muslim, Islam, picturesque, culture, capital city, historical, metropolis

PMR534-07
Iraq, Baghdad: a typical older burgher house, with balcony and ceramic tiling in the facade.
Keywords: architecture, middle-class, residence, dwelling, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam

PMR522-12
Italy, Apulia, Fasano: "Trullo", a typical conical, stone dwelling, only found in the Itria valley. These "Trulli" are being used as agricultural storehouses.
Keywords: trulli, home, house, shelter , store

PMR522-11
Italy, Apulia, Fasano: "Trullo", a typical conical, stone dwelling, only found in the Itria valley; currently occupied by a farmer.
Keywords: trulli, house, home

PMR518-03
Italy, Sicily, Taormina: a typical street in the old quarter.
Keywords: architecture, street scene, Sicilia, national heritage

PMR517-08
Italy, Sicily, Mount Etna: typical vegetation on new lava; sweet chestnut trees are prolific.
Keywords: Sicilia, biotope, volcanic, volcano

PMR137K-30
Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: a typical "multi-track" route across the steppe. After heavy rain all the tracks may be impassable for wheeled traffic.
Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism

PMR136K-24
Mongolia, Arkhangai Aimag (Province): a typical ger (yurt), equipped with solar panels, dish antenna and family car. In the foreground cheese is being strained in a muslin cloth.
Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia

PMR132K-17
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: rice field and typical countryside close to Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine

PMR131K-29
Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: model of a typical Thai community of the past.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR129K-24
Canada, Ontario: a typical house in the hamlet of Manchester, on route 7, amid autumnal trees.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves

PMR128K-13
Canada, Quebec City: view from the ramparts, typical of the older houses are the exterior stairways which saved on heating expenses.
Keywords: metropolis, picturesque, French-speaking, national heritage, historic, autumn, cityscape

PMR127K-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Pfronten: tower of the parish church of St. Nicholas, completed in 1749, with typical wooden farmhouse in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, Baroque, Gothic, village church, spring

PMR126K-22
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a gilded squatting mandarin figure crowns the cupola of the Chinese Teahouse, typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie. Figure by J.G. Büring (1754-7).
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-21
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a gilded musician on the Chinese Teahouse, a Rococo work typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR126K-20
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: gilded figures on the Chinese Teahouse, a Rococo work typical of the 18th century fashion for Chinoiserie.
Keywords: East Germany, Rococo, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR117K-05
Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: typical scenery on the Rummana Campground Trail, with "domed" rock formations.
Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals

PMR117K-04
Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: typical scenery on the Rummana Campground Trail, with unusual rock formations.
Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals

PMR117K-03
Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: typical scenery on the Rummana Campground Trail, with Giant Fennel in the foreground.
Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals

PMR117K-02
Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: typical scenery on the Rummana Campground Trail.
Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals

PMR116K-03
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: Typical monumental rock formation with masses of pink flowers in the foreground.
Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought

PMR114K-19
Cyprus, Kalavassós: typical landscape, with minaret of an abandoned Turkish mosque.
Keywords: rocky, hills, Turkish village

PMR104K-33
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Atuncolla: typical farmhouse of a Colla family: children from the neighbouring houses by the Rotel bus.
Keywords: High Andes, farm life

PMR104K-32
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Atuncolla: typical farmhouse of a Colla family: close-up of llama with red woollen ear tag.
Keywords: High Andes, farm life

PMR104K-31
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Atuncolla: typical farmhouse of a Colla family: the farmer's wife with her llama-wool rugs.
Keywords: High Andes, farm life

PMR104K-30
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Atuncolla: typical farmhouse of a Colla family: sow with piglets and hive-shaped sty.
Keywords: High Andes, farm life

PMR104K-29
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Atuncolla: typical farmhouse of a Colla family: guinea pig enclosure with sleeping quarters.
Keywords: High Andes, farm life

PMR104K-28
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Atuncolla: typical farmhouse of a Colla family: stone cooking stove and earthenware vessels.
Keywords: High Andes, farm life

PMR104K-27
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Atuncolla: typical farmhouse of a Colla family: llama cheese and bowls of traditional foods, including dehydrated and fresh potatoes.
Keywords: High Andes, farm life

PMR104K-26
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Atuncolla: typical farmhouse of a Colla family: traditional llama-wool rugs made by the family, with the loom on the right.
Keywords: High Andes, farm life

PMR104K-25
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Atuncolla: typical farmhouse of a Colla family: precisely-built stone welcome-arch topped with pottery bulls, the farmer's wife in the background.
Keywords: High Andes, farm life

PMR104K-24
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Atuncolla: typical farmhouse of a Colla family: stone-built farmhouse with welcome-arch over the entrance, and two tethered llamas in the foreground.
Keywords: High Andes, farm life

PMR103K-25
Bolivia, Nuestra Senora de La Paz, at 3660 metres, the highest capital city in the world. Typical example of the well decorated local micro buses.
Keywords: High Andes, architecture, street scene, bus, micro bus, local transport

PMR102K-10
Chile, Parinacota: typical valley in the Atacama Desert, running down to the sea, with signs of cultivation at the bottom.
Keywords: landscape, barren, dry

PMR102K-09
Chile, Parinacota: typical valley in the Atacama Desert, running down to the sea, with signs of cultivation at the bottom.
Keywords: landscape, dry, barren

PMR101K-36
Argentina, Jujuy: typical view of the altiplano, approaching the snow-covered volcanoes near the border with Chile.
Keywords: Andes, high plain, mountains, altiplano

PMR101K-31
Argentina, Jujuy: typical view of the altiplano, with snow-covered cordillera in the distance.
Keywords: Andes, high plain, mountains, altiplano

PMR101K-21
Argentina, Jujuy: typical view on the altiplano, approaching the Salinas Grandes (salt flats).
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, Andes, altiplano, salt lakes, saline

PMR101K-09
Argentina, Jujuy, Purmamarca: a typical unpaved street in the town, with rugs and dried cacti displayed outside the shops, and the coloured mountain in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, coloured rocks, coloured cliffs, coloured mountain

PMR100K-25
Argentina, Salta: Humahuaca, a village almost exclusively occupied by indigenas of the Coya tribe. A typical street.
Keywords: picturesque, indiginous peoples, Indio village

PMR098K-23
Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): a typical bullock cart on the road to Asunción.
Keywords: village life, local transport

PMR095K-01
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: a Tuareg in typical dress, in the modern food market.
Keywords: Maghreb, Berber, historic town, ancient town

PMR094K-35
Libya: Ghadames, a Tuareg town, population about 7000, lies approximately 500 miles south-west of Tripoli. It dates back probably to about 3000 BC, thriving in Roman, Byzantine and Arab times. The houses in the old town are all of baked mud, and many of the alleys are enclosed with vaulting as protection from the sun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here: a typical square, unpaved, with shops displaying locally made souvenirs.
Keywords: Maghreb, Berber, historic town, ancient town

PMR091K-16
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. "Carsija" Bazaar is about one thousand years old; a typical cobbled street in the "Bitbazaar" with minaret behind and distant dome of Mustafa Pasha Mosque.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, street scene, picturesque, national heritage

PMR091K-15
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. "Carsija" Bazaar is about one thousand years old; a typical cobbled street in the "Bitbazaar".
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, picturesque, national heritage, street scene

PMR091K-14
Macedonia, Skopje: devastated by an earthquake on 26th July 1963, the capital city has been largely rebuilt. "Carsija" Bazaar is about one thousand years old; a typical cobbled street with minaret behind.
Keywords: historic, Yugoslavia, street scene, picturesque, national heritage

PMR090K-23
Albania: typical countryside between Tirana and Elbasan (25 kilometres from Elbasan).
Keywords: Shqiperia, cultivated hillsides, landscape

PMR089K-27
Albania, Tirana: a typical street scene in the capital.
Keywords: Shqiperia, architecture, capital city

PMR089K-20
Montenegro, Cetinje (the old capital): a typical street in this small town of 19,000 inhabitants.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, historic city, Yugoslavia

PMR087K-30
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo: typical cobbled street in the old Ottoman Bascarsija quarter
Keywords: Islam, picturesque, national heritage, historic, Ottoman, Bosniaks, Muslim

PMR086K-29
Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: street scene, with a row of typical house facades and carved stone bay window. The Croatian flag flies from an adjacent building.
Keywords: national heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town

PMR082K-17
Cyprus, Omodhos: Plant-filled inner courtyard of a typical house, with balconies.
Keywords: photogenic, village, traditional village, heritage, visitor attraction, picturesque

PMR082K-15
Cyprus, Omodhos: a typical plant-lined street, with taverna.
Keywords: village, photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village

PMR082K-12
Cyprus, Omodhos: A typical narrow street, with overhanging orange tree.
Keywords: landscape, photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village, village

PMR079K-31
Tunisia, Sousse: typical house facade with wrought iron balkonies in the Medina.
Keywords: old quarter, picturesque, atmospheric, Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage

PMR054K-31
Malta, Valletta: Typical street with glassed-in balconies and British telephone kiosk.

PMR054K-07
Spain, Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, typical wide street of sand, with the church, Nuestra Senora del Rocio in the distance.

PMR053K-02
Spain, Old Castile, Segovia: A typical street in Segovia, with wrought iron balconies on every facade, some glassed-in.

PMR052K-13
Spain, Galicia, La Coruna: typical side street in the old quarter, with glassed-in balconies.

PMR052K-11
Spain, Galicia, La Coruna: view of the typical glassed-in frontages ("galerias") from across the harbour.

PMR047K-11
Honduras: Typical landscape in the mountainous centre of Honduras, with a stream wending its way along a stony valley.

PMR046K-30
Nicaragua, Granada: Typical restored colonial houses and a gaily painted horse carriage.

PMR046K-29
Nicaragua, Granada: Typical restored colonial houses, painted in pastel shades, with a newly painted two-storey house towering over the rest.

PMR046K-28
Nicaragua, Granada: Typical restored colonial houses, painted in pastel shades, on a side street, with the volcano Mombacho rising in the background.

PMR046K-27
Nicaragua, Granada: Typical restored colonial houses, painted in pastel shades, with a fine balcony (centre).

PMR029K-19
Australia, Northern Territory: Innumerable termite mounds in Kakadu National Park.
Keywords: outback, typical scenery

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

PMR028K-31
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of part of the Carr Boyd mountain ranges in north Western Australia.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, outback, typical scenery, untouched nature

PMR028K-06
Australia, Western Australia: Typical countryside in the Kimberley, with termite mound in the foreground, near Fitzroy Crossing.
Keywords: outback, typical scenery

PMR027K-34
Australia, Western Australia, Broome: Part of the shopping area in Broome, with plenty of shady verandahs.
Keywords: town view, typical street

PMR025K-08
Australia, Tasmania: Typical countryside in the green and fertile north-east of Tasmania, where eucalyptus woods cover large areas.

PMR025K-07
Australia, Tasmania: Typical countryside in the green and fertile north-east of Tasmania, not unlike parts of the British Isles.
Keywords: nature

PMR023K-09
Viet Nam: Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres. Here, a pair of dummies showing typical attire and weapons of the guerillas.
Keywords: Vietnam

PMR023K-08
Viet Nam: Cu Chi tunnels, 35 kilometres north west of Saigon, which were used to conceal Viet Cong movements from the eyes of U.S. Troops. The tunnel system extended for about 200 kilometres. Here, a pair of dummies showing typical attire and weapons of the guerillas with posing tourist.
Keywords: Vietnam

PMR018K-28
Slovenia, Radovljica: Typical old barn/storehouse of wooden construction on stone base, with geranium-lined balcony.
Keywords: architecture, Jugoslavia, Yugoslavia

PMR017K-15
Syria: A typical street in the old quarter of Damascus, with the dome of a new mosque visible behind.
Keywords: arab city, alleyway, narrow streets, middle east, Islam, Mohamed, muslim

PMR017K-12
Syria: A typical street in the old quarter of Damascus, with overhanging bays on the higher storeys.
Keywords: arab city, alleyway, narrow streets, middle east

PMR005K-13
Enjoying the autumn sunshine in the Leitzach Valley near Bayrischzell, with typical crucifix behind.
Keywords: picnic, refreshment break

PMR002K-22
Poland, Zakopane: Ski slopes on the Tatra Mountains, with typical wooden houses in Zakopane in the foreground.

PMR002K-21
Poland, Zakopane: Winter scene of typical wooden houses in the snow.

PMR002K-20
Owner and daughter in living room of a typical pension.

PMR002K-19
Owner and daughter in living room of a typical pension.

PMR043K-35
Russia, Karelia: Typical land- and seascape on the fringes of the Onega Sea, one of the largest inland seas in Europe.

PMR043K-31
Russia, Karelia: Open air museum on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea: one of the cruise ships, Leonard Krassin, at the jetty, with typical reeds in the foreground.

PMR043K-27
Russia, Karelia: Open air museum on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea: a wooden windmill (brought in from elsewhere) and a typical wooden fence.

PMR041K-12
Romania, Moldavia: Close-up of a Moldavian shepherd in the grounds of Neamt Monastery, wearing typical headgear.

PMR041K-11
Romania, Moldavia: Shepherd with a flock of sheep in the grounds of Neamt Monastery in a typical Carpathian landscape.

PMR041K-10
Romania, Moldavia: Shepherd with a flock of sheep in the grounds of Neamt Monastery in a typical Carpathian landscape.

PMR041K-03
Romania, Moldavia, Leghin: Local agricultural worker, Vasile Florescu with three children, daughter Carmen (18) and sons Marian (7) and Alexandru (4), a typical Moldavian peasant family.

PMR041K-02
Romania, Moldavia, Leghin: Local agricultural worker, Vasile Florescu with three children, daughter Carmen (18) and sons Marian (7) and Alexandru (4), a typical Moldavian peasant family.

PMR041K-01
Romania, Moldavia, Leghin: Backyard of the house of a local agricultural worker, Vasile Florescu.
Keywords: typical living conditions

PMR040K-13
Romania, Maramures: Two young girls of Giulesti in Sunday best, in a typical carved wooden gatehouse.
Keywords: pretty girls

PMR040K-08
Romania, Maramures: Wooden church with tower in Giulesti, typical of the Maramures.
Keywords: wooden churches

PMR030K-26
USA, Illinous, Chicago: Typical street in the city, with the loop overhead railway in the centre of the road.
Keywords: street scene, car parking, parking

PMR074K-25
Spain, Fuerteventura: typical landscape in the northern plain, south of La Oliva.
Keywords: Canary Islands, sunshine, holidays, leisure, volcanic

PMR071K-28
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Typical Bavarian in traditional dress and Lederhosen with his beer in the Biergarten "Sonn Alpin", 2600 metres above Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Keywords: nattional costume, thirst, drinking, pub, beer garden

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

PMR068K-32
Turkey: Marmaris goes back to almost 1000 BC when it was founded by Doric settlers with the name "Phiscus". Subsequently it fell under Lydian, Greek, and Roman rule until being absorbed into the Osman Empire in 1408. Now a leading holiday resort on the Turkish south coast, it can accommodate over 100,000 visitors at a time. Here: a carpet emporium and a ceramics stall, typical temptations for the visitor.
Keywords: tourist attraction, oriental, yachting, sailing, Turkish carpet centre, holiday resort, marina, Mediterranean resort, sunshine

PMR067K-26
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: typical narrow, cobbled street in the old quarter, with open air restaurant tables.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, German Architecture, Germen heritage

PMR061K-35
Bulgaria, Shipka: Typical countryside at the south end of the Shipka pass.

PMR060K-19
Romania, Northern Dobruja, Danube Delta Nature Reserve: typical landscape, with algae, reeds and willow trees.
Keywords: waterbird reserve, DDBRA, bird sanctuary, ecosystem, World Heritage List, wildlife, reed beds, Delta Dunarii, wetlands

PMR059K-35
Moldova: Typical bucolic landscape near the Danube Delta.

PMR432-10
Poland, Gdansk/Danzig: typical carved stone doorway and wall of a burgher house, which survived WWII. The raised stone forecourts were to avoid the effects of flooding.
Keywords: metropolis, Gdansk, architecture, cityscape, city

PMR427-03
Madeira: Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the island (1861 metres), lies above the clouds. Typical Madeira fencing, made of branches of erica bushes.
Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, summit

PMR426-03
Madeira, Sao Roque do Faial: view to the north, showing scenery typical of the north side of the island.
Keywords: island, hilly, hills, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR421-05
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hann. Münden: facade of a typical half-timbered house in the pedestrian zone.
Keywords: picturesque, Hannoversch Münden, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR420-01
Germany, Lower Saxony, Estebrügge near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Typical thatched, half-timbered farmhouse, with TV dish-aerial.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture

PMR419-05
Germany, Lower Saxony, Mittelkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Typical house with tiled roof and ornamental brickwork, dated 1797.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR419-04
Germany, Lower Saxony, Mittelkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Typical brick church with wooden belltower.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage

PMR416-10
Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): typical wooden houses of the German settlers of the Spis (Zips) area at the beginning of the last century.
Keywords: cottages, Kesmark, historic, heritage, Czechoslovakia

PMR390-01
New Zealand, North Island: typical farmer's homestead in a vale near Kaitaia.
Keywords: antipodes, Maori, landscape, picturesque

PMR388-01
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: typical bungalow in the suburbs (Mount Gravatt).
Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city

PMR385-04
Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; view of the train approaching Cairns through typical vegetation.
Keywords: semi-tropical, train, locomotive, seaside, diving centre, resort

PMR377-02
Australia, NorthernTerritory: typical vegetation in the "outback", Spinifex and Mulga bushes.
Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR376-04
Australia, Victoria: typical green and hilly landscape in the south of Victoria.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour

PMR367-11
Thailand, Bangkok: typical shopping street in the suburbs.
Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR565-7
Hawaii, Ka'a'awa: typical scenery on the north-east coast of Oahu, with palm tree in the foreground.
Keywords: tropical paradise, luxuriant vegetation

PMR563-3
Australia, Queensland, Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park: lies in the granite belt. Typical weathered outcrops.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope

PMR562-9
Australia, Queensland, Barcaldine: main street, whose buildings are typical of many outback towns, sporting wooden verandahs and arcades.
Keywords: architecture, wooden buildings

$PMR559-4 Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. The entrance to Cathedral Gorge with typical vegetation, including Grevillea refracta (tallest tree). Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope$

PMR559-1
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: typical scenery, not far from Halls Creek.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR558-12
Australia: Typical river in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Keywords: tropical

PMR558-11
Australia, Western Australia: Boab tree (Adansonia gregorii), a typical resident of the Kimberley region, although thought to have been an invader from East Africa originally.
Keywords: tropical, baobab

PMR557-6
Australia, Western Australia: Typical scenery in the region of the Tropic of Capricorn.
Keywords: tropical, outback, bush, desert, pampas, landscape

PMR553-3
Australia, Tasmania: Typical farming countryside approaching Launceston in the Tamar Valley.
Keywords: agriculture, fertile, pasture land

PMR546-11
Switzerland, Valais: typical houses on the higher slopes of the Barberine Mountains near the village of Finhaut.
Keywords: Alps, dramatic, rugged, hiking, scenery, spectacular, alpine, scenic, mountains

PMR680-10
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: example of the early traditional wooden-built housing.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-09
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: example of the early traditional wooden-built housing.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR680-08
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: example of the early traditional wooden-built housing.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-10
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal: the Bol'shaya River flows through meadows of flowers to the village.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-09
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal: the colourful Orthodox church of St. Nicholas is the parish church.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-08
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal: a typical example of the older wooden houses.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-03
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: "Volosnoye Pravlenye" ("District Administration") Building, built of wooden logs, relocated from an early settlement.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-02
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: a row of re-erected wooden houses, typical dwellings of farmers and land workers of the 18th/19th century.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR679-01
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: 19th century wooden church with dome, from an early settlement.
Keywords: historic, church, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR678-12
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: view of Lake Baikal from the museum grounds.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR678-11
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: part of a wooden farmhouse from the late 18th/early 19th century from an early settlement.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR678-10
Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: 18th century wooden church with part of the schoolhouse from early settlements.
Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR668-11
Germany, Brandenburg, Potsdam: a row of typically gabled red-brick houses in the Dutch quarter.
Keywords: East Germany, Dutch gables, metropolis, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque

PMR635-04
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hamelin: a typical narrow street of timber framed houses with pavement café in the foreground.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR635-01
Germany, Lower Saxióny, Hamelin: a fine facade on the main street with projection ("Utlucht") typical of the Weser Renaissance style.
Keywords: historic town, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, Niedersachsen, Hameln, pied piper of Hamelin, rat catcher, legends, Renaissance architecture

PMR630-03
Tunisia, Kairouan: beautiful filligree work on the frontage of a modern shop, with typical blue and white closed-in balcony.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture, Maghreb

PMR629-07
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: the 12th century cathedral, built of sandstone in typical Rheinland-Romanesque style: view of the triple towers at the west end of the cathedral from Leichhof Square, the lantern tower showing later Gothic and Baroque influences.
Keywords: Christian, church, religion, architecture, Romanesque

PMR629-05
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: the 12th century cathedral, built of sandstone in typical Rheinland-Romanesque style: view of the triple towers at the east end of the cathedral, showing the apse with blind arcades and dwarf gallery.
Keywords: Christian, church, religion, architecture, Romanesque

PMR629-04
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mainz: the 12th century cathedral, built of sandstone in typical Rheinland-Romanesque style: view from Liebfrauen Square.
Keywords: Christian, church, religion, architecture, Romanesque

PMR353-06
Belgium, Bruges: typical Flemish terraced cottages, with the spire of the Church of Our Lady in the background.
Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic

PMR619-04
Cyprus, Vretsia: The remains of an abandoned stone water mill race not far from Vretsia with typical Cyprus winter landscape.
Keywords: industrial archeology

PMR617-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Esterberg Alm Hut (1260 metres) in the Wetterstein Mountains.
Keywords: mountains, Alps, beergarden, biergarten, open air tables, typical alpine hut, good food and drink

PMR615-10
Bulgaria, Melnik: Sandstone cliffs are omnipresent in the town of Melnik in the Pirin Mountains, about 15 kilometres from the Turkish border. The town has been famous for its red wines and also tobacco for centuries. In 1900 the town had about 20,000 inhabitants; today just 245 live here, but it is being actively promoted as a tourist resort. Here: typical houses dominated by the sandstone cliffs.
Keywords: Turkish-style houses, Bulgarian architecture

PMR614-12
Bulgaria, Dospat: Typical countryside near Dospat in the Rodopi Mountains, with farmhouse in the foreground.
Keywords: Bulgarian landscape, hills, meadows

PMR613-11
Bulgaria: Plovdiv received international acclaim for its painstaking restoration of the old Turkish-style houses in the old quarter. Typical frontages with bay windows; the Balabanov House is visible at the bottom of the street.
Keywords: Turkish-style architecture, cobbled streets

PMR607-01
Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: A typical older wooden house with carved balustrades and a collection of antlers.
Keywords: tyrolean house, wooden balcony, spreading eaves, carved wooden house, alpine house, wooden house

PMR604-04
Malta, Marsaxlokk: beached fishing boat, with typical dwellings behind.
Keywords: fishing boats, luzzi

PMR603-09
Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders.
An altar niche, with mushroom-shaped altar, typical of the copper age temples.
Keywords: architecture, prehistoric temple, ruin, copper age

PMR603-08
Malta: Hagar Qim, a prehistoric temple from about 3000 BC formed from stone monoliths. Little is known of the builders.
Typical doorways formed from horizontal and vertical slabs of stone.
Keywords: architecture, copper age, prehistoric temple, ruin

PMR602-04
Spain, Huelva, El Rocio: the principal church, with typical sandy, unpaved streets.

PMR600-06
Spain, La Coruna/Corunna: view of the typical glassed-in frontages on the Avenida de la Marina from across the harbour.

PMR596-08
Mexico, Tepotzotlan: Templo de San Francisco Javier, built 1670-82 by the Jesuits, now houses the Museo Nacional de Arte Virreinal. Inside one finds a profusion of gilded, carved saints and cherubims. Facade with typical churrigueresque style carvings, arranged in vertical lines.

PMR590-08
Mexico, Maya village of Chunyaxnic: typical house with bamboo walls and adobe thatch, unchanged for hundreds of years.
Keywords: Maya

PMR584-04
Honduras, Tegucigalpa: Typical mountainous landscape in central Honduras, about 30 km. north-west of Tegucigalpa.

PMR574-10
Romania, Giulesti: Wooden church with high tower, typical for the Maramures region, in the village of Giulesti in the Mara Valley.

PMR574-08
Romania: Baia Mare Open Air Village Museum: typical wooden carvings on a gateway to a shingle-roofed farmhouse.

PMR574-07
Romania: Baia Mare Open Air Village Museum: typical wooden church of the Maramures region, with its high, wooden tower.

PMR572-05
Namibia, Uis: Typical landscape and smallholding not far from Uis.

PMR570-06
Namibia: Typical landscape and sandstone monolith on the C14 road near the Naukluft Mountains.

PMR665-02
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: typically eroded rock pillars as described by T.E. Lawrence.
Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves

PMR664-10
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: colourful sandstone bands in the rocks above typical cave tombs, with a boy on a donkey in the foreground.
Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology

PMR569-05
Namibia: Ai-Ais (meaning "boiling hot" in the Khoikhoi language) is a resort in a wide valley where hot mineral springs occur. Euphorbia bushes, typical of the sparse vegetation towards the end of the canyon.

PMR653-11
Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: a typical unpaved street, with carved wooden lamp-posts.
Keywords: High Andes, street scene, Andean village

PMR653-10
Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: a typical unpaved street, with carved wooden lamp-posts.
Keywords: High Andes, street scene, Andean village

PMR652-01
Argentina, Tucumán: typical landscape in the High Andes near Tafi del Valle, with abundant Trichocereus cacti.
Keywords: mountain view, cactus, mountain landscape

PMR643-02
Libya, Fezzan, Hamada of Murzuq: typical desert scenery with acacia trees on the road to Ghat.
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, sand-dune landscape, barren