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PMR.HK-14 Hong Kong 1958: part of a sun-scorched Happy Valley Racecourse with the straits and mainland in the background. Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

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PMR109-04 Egypt, Thebes: Valley of the Kings: after a short climb, a fine panorama unfolds. Mounting donkeys for the trek to Deir el Bahari. Keywords: Egyptology, culture, landscape, mountains, geology, donkey
PMR109-03 Egypt, Thebes: Valley of the Kings: after a short climb, a fine panorama unfolds. Keywords: Egyptology, culture, landscape, mountains, geology, donkey
PMR109-02 Egypt, Thebes: Valley of the Kings: entrance to the tomb of Ramesses III. Behind is the pyramid-shaped Theban mountain, under which the kings wished their tombs to lie. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR109-01 Egypt, Thebes: Valley of the Kings: entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun, and, directly behind, entrance to the tomb of Ramesses VI. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR107-01 Egypt, Aswan: view from plane of the flooded valleys south of Aswan - the consequences of the Aswan High Dam since 1970. Keywords: landscape, aerial view, panorama, irregation, lakes, reservoir
PMR100-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria: hiking in the Ammergauer Alps - track along the valley. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, walking, trekking, outdoor, exercise
PMR087-07 Austria, Tyrol, Zell am Ziller: Grand Opening of the new cable car system, 03.03.79. View of the tree-dotted slopes with the Ziller Valley (Zillertal) below. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, skiing, winter sports, snow, piste, gondola, ski-lift
PMR087-01 Austria, Tyrol, Zell am Ziller: Grand Opening of the new cable car system, 03.03.79. View of the bottom station in the Ziller Valley (Zillertal) and overflowing car park, from a new gondola. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, skiing, winter sports, snow, piste, gondola, ski-lift
PMR083-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness". Keywords: russet and gold, beech trees, trees, woods, autumn foliage, autumn leaves, fall
PMR083-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness". Keywords: russet and gold, beech trees, trees, woods, autumn foliage, autumn leaves, fall
PMR083-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness". Keywords: russet and gold, beech trees, trees, woods, autumn foliage, autumn leaves, fall
PMR083-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness". Keywords: russet and gold, beech trees, trees, woods, autumn foliage, autumn leaves, fall
PMR083-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness". Keywords: russet and gold, beech trees, trees, woods, autumn foliage, autumn leaves, fall
PMR083-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness". Keywords: russet and gold, fall, autumn leaves, autumn foliage, woods, trees, beech trees
PMR083-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness". Keywords: russet and gold, fall, autumn leaves, autumn foliage, woods, trees, beech trees
PMR067-08 Austria, Tyrol, Arzl: child picking cowslips in the meadow overlooking the village in the Inn Valley Keywords: alpine, picturesque, village life, spring, flora, birch trees
PMR067-07 Austria, Tyrol, Arzl: cowslips in the meadow overlooking the village in the Inn Valley Keywords: alpine, picturesque, village life, spring, flora, birch trees
PMR067-06 Austria, Tyrol, Arzl: the local band being photographed against snow capped mountains in the Inn Valley Keywords: alpine, picturesque, village life, Alps, mountain, mountain range, meadow
PMR067-05 Austria, Tyrol, Arzl: street scene in this village in the Inn Valley Austria, Tyrol, Arzl: street scene in this village in the Inn Valley Keywords: alpine, picturesque, pear trees, village life
PMR067-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria: late snow on the verges of the Sylvenstein Reservoir, from which Munich draws part of its water supply, looking along the Sylvenstein Valley Keywords: alpine, picturesque, nature, drinking water, hydro
PMR060-02 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - the witchdoctor or shaman outside his hut Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound, medecine man
PMR060-01 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - first and second wives of the chief grinding corn Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound
PMR059-12 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - the chief presents his wives in a dance led by the head wife who leads the action with signals given by whistle Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound, chant, rhythm
PMR059-11 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - the chief presents his wives in a dance led by the head wife who leads the action with signals given by whistle Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound, chant, rhythm
PMR059-10 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - two of the chief's wives grinding corn Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound, colourful
PMR059-09 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - two of the chief's youngest warriors Keywords: native, way of life, tradition, Zulu children
PMR059-08 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - view of the kraal on a hillside Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound
PMR054-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria: the Nagelfluh Mountains in West Allgau, from the Deutsche Alpenstrasse Keywords: alpine, picturesque, colourful, nature, fall, autumn colours, valley, countryside
PMR053-07 Austria, Tyrol, Mayrhofen: view from the top of the Gefrorene Wand glacier (3200m.) with a valley still full of mist in the distance Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, snow, craggy, rocks
PMR053-06 Austria, Tyrol, Mayrhofen: Zillertaler Alps from the Zemmtal (Valley) with autumn foliage in the foreground Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR050-02 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart: view from the Stuttgart TV-Tower, looking east, with the River Neckar Valley in the distance Keywords: panorama, aerial view, metropolis, urban spread
PMR046-05 Austria, Vorarlberg, Mittelberg: large cablecar approaching the summit of the Walmendinger Horn (1993m.) in the Kleinwalsertal (valley) Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, mountain peaks, winter sports, skiing, snow scene
PMR046-04 Austria, Vorarlberg, Mittelberg: view from the summit of the Walmendinger Horn (1993m.) showing some of the ski pistes in the Kleinwalsertal (valley) Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, mountain peaks, winter sports, skiing, snow scene, piste
PMR046-03 Austria, Vorarlberg, Mittelberg: view from the summit of the Walmendinger Horn (1993m.) showing some of the ski pistes in the Kleinwalsertal (valley) Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, mountain peaks, winter sports, skiing, snow scene
PMR046-02 Austria, Vorarlberg, Mittelberg: view from the summit of the Walmendinger Horn (1993m.) looking across the Kleinwalsertal (valley), with Baad and Mittelberg below Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, mountain peaks, snow-moving, winter sports, skiing
PMR046-01 Austria, Vorarlberg, Mittelberg: view from the summit of the Walmendinger Horn (1993m.) looking along the Kleinwalsertal (valley), a popular ski resort Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, mountain peaks, snow-moving, winter sports, skiing
PMR-D8636 Chile: Malleco Viaduct, crossing Malleco River Valley near Collipulli, was opened on 26th October 1890, at which time it was the highest bridge of that type in the world. It was constructed by the French company, Schneider et Cie. Keywords: engineering, Latin America, railway bridge, South America, yellow
PMR-D11250 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the Roman lighthouse (built 60 AD), under reconstruction on its old foundations. Originally 26m high it was destroyed by an earthquake/tsunami. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11249 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the almost perfectly preserved Arch of Mettias Medustus (100 AD) which was the north gate to the city. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11248 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the main street which connects the harbour to the Agora and is lined with Ionic columns, granite on the east and marble on the west. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11247 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Abora IV - replica of an ancient Egyptian ship built entirely of totora reed and wood by German archeologist Dominique Goerlitz who built the ship himself according to old Egyptian paintings. Keywords: Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, Kon-tiki, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11246 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the cavea of the Bouleuterion or Prytaneion, which held 1400 people. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11245 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11244 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11243 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the well-preserved amphitheatre was rebuilt by Antoninus Pius in 147 AD after an earthquake. It held ca. 6000 spectators. Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D11242 Turkey, Lycia, Patara: formerly a major city of the Lycian League due to its outstanding port, has been ruled by Hittites, Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans et al. since the 7th century BC. Birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus). Due to the silting-up of the harbour the city was finally deserted by 1340. This picture: the Bouleuterion or Prytaneion, the assembly hall of the Lycian League (1st century BC). Keywords: archeology, architecture, Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, masonry, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley
PMR-D3672 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A flowering Flamegold Rain Tree or Taiwanese Rain Tree (Koelreuteria elegans) in the adjoining park. Keywords: ancient, Asian, botanical, flowering tree, Han, historic, Lingqu, Middle Kingdom, national heritage, photogenic, picturesque, UNESCO, waterways
PMR-D3670 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. Flowers of the Flamegold Rain Tree or Taiwanese Rain Tree (Koelreuteria elegans) in the adjoining park. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, botanical, flowering tree, Lingqu
PMR-D10569 Germany, Upper Bavaria, MIttenwald: view of the Karwendel Mountains from the Kranzberg with Mittenwald on the valley floor. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D10557 Germany, Upper Bavaria, MIttenwald: view of the Karwendel Mountains from Lake Wilden in the Isar Valley. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature
PMR-D10556 Germany, Upper Bavaria, MIttenwald: view of the snow-capped Karwendel Mountains from Lake Wilden in the Isar Valley. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D9581 Iceland: waterfalls near Berufjördur in the east of the island, where streams gouge a way through the rocks and wild flowers cover the valley floor. Keywords: landscape, scenery, nature, waterfall
PMR-D9178 Germany, Upper Bavaria, MIttenwald: view of the Karwendel Mountains and Lake Wilden in the Isar Valley, from Mount Kranzberg (1391 metres). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D8781 Chile, Patagonia: view of the Rio Murta valley, densely covered with temperate rain forest, with the giant leaves of the Nalca plant (Gunnera) in the foreground. Keywords: South America, sand banks, trees, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains
PMR-D8780 Chile, Patagonia: view of the Rio Murta valley, densely covered with temperate rain forest. Keywords: South America, sand banks, trees, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains
PMR-D8776 Chile, Patagonia: view of the Ibanez River valley with many pools frequented by wildfowl. Keywords: South America, reeds, scenery, Latin America, mountains
PMR-D8775 Chile, Patagonia: view of the Ibanez River valley with many pools frequented by wild fowl. Keywords: South America, Andes, scenery, Latin America, mountains
PMR-D8774 Chile, Patagonia: view of the Ibanez River valley with snow-capped Andes in the distance. Keywords: South America, scenery, Latin America, mountains
PMR-D8767 Chile, Patagonia: colourful wild lupins (Lupinus) growing in a river valley near the Carretera Austral (Ruta 7), south of Coyhaique. Keywords: South America, Andes, scenery, Latin America, botany, nature, phytography, plants
PMR-D8766 Chile, Patagonia: colourful wild lupins (Lupinus) growing in a river valley near the Carretera Austral (Ruta 7), south of Coyhaique. Keywords: South America, Andes, scenery, Latin America, botany, nature, phytography, plants
PMR-D8765 Chile, Patagonia: colourful wild lupins (Lupinus) growing in a river valley near the Carretera Austral (Ruta 7), south of Coyhaique. Keywords: South America, Andes, scenery, Latin America, botany, nature, phytography, plants
PMR-D8740 Chile. Chaiten: valley of the Rio Palena surrounded by Valdivian temperate rain forest. Keywords: South America, Latin America, ecology, climate
PMR-D8635 Chile: Malleco Viaduct, crossing Malleco River Valley near Collipulli, was opened on 26th October 1890, at which time it was the highest bridge of that type in the world. It was constructed by the French company, Schneider et Cie. Keywords: South America, railway bridge, yellow, engineering, Latin America
PMR-D8586 Austria, Tyrol, Hinterthiersee: view of the village after a heavy fall of snow with the Alps in the background. Keywords: mountains, alpine, landscape, street scene, valley
PMR-D8149 Norway, Rogaland: approaching Voss, Route 13 passes along a steep-sided valley where a small bridge crosses the river. Keywords: Scandinavia, landscape, scenic, picturesque, wild, countryside, nature
PMR-D8148 Norway, Rogaland: a wooded river valley near Nesflaten. Keywords: Scandinavia, wild, granite, rocky, landscape, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D7956 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: entrance to the Baroque Palais built for wine merchant Johann Georg Bögner in 1744, now known as the Mackert-Haus. Keywords: picturesque, historic, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage
PMR-D7955 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: a private mews, not far from the centre of the town. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7954 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: St. Peter's Chapel (Peterskapelle), the oldest church in the town, built in 1180. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7953 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: Schlossplatz (Castle Square) with Volksschule, and top of the Türmersturm.. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7952 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: bronze citizens of the town, relaxing in Schlossplatz (Castle Square), with the tower of St. Martin's church in the background. Keywords: picturesque, statues, sculptures, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7950 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: Kurmainzisches Schloss (Castle) dates back to the late 13th century and is now home to the Tauber-Franconia Countryside Museum. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D7949 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: the Bischemer Frog Fountain, named after a group of active carnival supporters. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7948 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: the Türmersturm (tower), dating from 1270, was once part of the defence fortifications. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7947 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: the Zwinger, a former defence fortification, in Schlossplatz (Castle Square). Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7946 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: neo-Gothic tower of St. Martins church, built 1910-14. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7945 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: ´historic house facades on the Market Place, with half- timbered Stern Apothek in the centre. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7944 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: the former alms hospital in Klostergasse. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7943 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: mediaeval timber-frame houses on the Market Place, with the Baroque church of St. Lioba at the far end. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D7942 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: historic fountain in the Market Place, with the town hall, dating from 1865, at the far end. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7941 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: historic fountain in the Market Place, with the town hall, dating from 1865, at the far end. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, heritage, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7940 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Tauberbischofsheim: facades of burgher houses on Hauptstrasse (Main Street) in the pedestrian zone, with the tower of St. Martin's church in the distance. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage, mediaeval
PMR-D7939 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: historic bridge over the River Tauber, with statue of a saint. Keywords: picturesque, stone-carving, sculpture, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage
PMR-D7938 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: historic bridge over the River Tauber, with statue of a saint. Keywords: picturesque, stone-carving, sculpture, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, heritage
PMR-D7937 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: a picturesque row of burgher houses in Lauda. Keywords: heritage, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic
PMR-D7936 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: the town had strong connections with the railway, which explains this immaculately restored steam locomotive from the year 1942, preserved as a memorial. Keywords: heritage, transport, mechanics, engineering, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, Tauber Valley, historic
PMR-D7935 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: street decorations in Marienstrasse, with a group of timber-framed burgher houses in the background. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic, heritage
PMR-D7934 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: the church of St. Jakobus was built in Gothic style in 1322-33 but almost completely rebuilt in Baroque style in 1608 by Prince- Bishop Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic, heritage
PMR-D7933 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: a group of timber-framed houses in the old quarter of Lauda. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic, heritage
PMR-D7932 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Lauda-Königshofen: the Oberes Stadttor (town gate) in Lauda, with mediaeval timber framed houses. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley, historic, heritage
PMR-D7924 Germany, Baden-Württemberg: the Tauber Valley near Bettwar. Keywords: picturesque, River Tauber, nature, countryside, rural, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road
PMR-D7923 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the mediaeval Gänsturm now houses the town museum. Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, sculptures, carvings, statues, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7922 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the stone figure of an angel surmounts the fountain in the Market Square, while a group of bronze burghers confers before the local museum. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, statues, sculptures, Tauber Valley
PMR-D7921 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe replaced an original dating from 1586. A "dwarfs' gallery" enhances the fortified outer wall, which encloses the rose garden. Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, statues, carvings, sculptures
PMR-D7920 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family which replaced an original castle dating from 1586, viewed from the rose garden. Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, sculptures, carvings, statues, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7919 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. A view of the rose garden. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, statues, carvings, sculptures, Tauber Valley, flowers
PMR-D7918 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. The main entrance from the Town Hall Square. Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. The main entrance from the Town Hall Square. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, carvings, sculptures, Tauber Valley
PMR-D7917 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. The main entrance from the Market Square. Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, sculptures, carvings, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7916 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: old burgher houses, some with timber frames, on the Rosenstrasse. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Tauber Valley
PMR-D7915 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: old burgher houses, some with timber frames, on the Rosenstrasse. Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, mediaeval, heritage, historic, colourful
PMR-D7914 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: a stone angel commands the fountain in the Marketl Square with the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family on the far side. It replaced an original castle dating from 1586. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, statues, carvings, sculptures, Tauber Valley
PMR-D7913 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family replaced an original castle dating from 1586. The main entrance from the Market Square. Keywords: picturesque, Tauber Valley, sculptures, carvings, architecture, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture
PMR-D7912 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Laudenbach: the Maria fountain in the centre of the village dates from 1574. Keywords: picturesque, carving, statue, Tauber Valley, colourful, heritage, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR-D7911 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Laudenbach: the mediaeval stone watchtower on the outskirts of the village. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, historic, heritage, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, Taber Valley
PMR-D7910 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Laudenbach: geraniums overlooking the Ebertsbronner brook, which runs through the centre of the village. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, Tauber Valley
PMR-D7524 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a grove of conifers in the wild scenery of Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l. Keywords: Africa, trees, colourful, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque
PMR-D7523 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: sure-footed sheep in search of grass on the barren rocks in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l. Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D7522 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: sure-footed sheep in search of grass on the barren rocks in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l. Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D7521 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: wild scenery in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l. Traces of chalk, washed out of the rock strata above. Keywords: Africa, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, geology, colourful
PMR-D7520 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: caterpillars of the Pine Processionary Moth (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) crossing the road in procession in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l. Keywords: lepidoptera, wildlife, nature, larva, insect, Thaumetopoeidae
PMR-D7519 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: wild scenery in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l. Keywords: Africa, colourful, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic
PMR-D7518 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: wild scenery in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) at about 1800 metres a.s.l. Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D7517 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) , showing some of the more recent housing, and the green vegetation of the oasis. Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D7516 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) , showing some of the more recent housing. Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D7515 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic
PMR-D7514 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley), winding its green way through the barren mountains, with a Berber village in the distance. Keywords: Africa, picturesque, geology, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D7513 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley), winding its green way through the barren mountains, Cultivated fields are found even in narrow gorges. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, geology, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D7512 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley), winding its green way through the barren mountains, with a Berber village in the distance. Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, geology, picturesque
PMR-D7511 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, picturesque, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic
PMR-D7510 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: a Berber village in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley) Keywords: Africa, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, picturesque, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb
PMR-D7509 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: barren landscape beyond the green oasis in Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley). Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, colourful, geology, picturesque
PMR-D7493 Morocco, Ouad Dades (Dades Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, with a glimpse of the snow-covered High Atlas peaks in the distance. Keywords: Africa, landscape, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D7487 Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, where the fertile ground is extensively cultivated, and a string of Berber villages follows the river. Keywords: Africa, landscape, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, oasis, crops, fields
PMR-D7485 Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, Here the river flows through the Todra Gorge, whose walls rise 300 metres, and which is only 10 metres wide in some places. Keywords: Africa, shady, rocky, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature
PMR-D7484 Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, Here the river flows through the Todra Gorge, whose walls rise 300 metres, and which is only 10 metres wide in some places. Keywords: Africa, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, rocky, shady
PMR-D7483 Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, Here the river flows through the Todra Gorge, whose walls rise 300 metres, and which is only 10 metres wide in some places. The hotel on the far shore was destroyed by a rock fall some years ago but has been partially rebuilt. Keywords: Africa, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, rocky, shady
PMR-D7482 Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, where the fertile ground is extensively cultivated, and a string of Berber villages follows the river. In the foreground a row of colourful fabrics offered by a roadside trader. Keywords: Africa, landscape, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, oasis, crops, fields, date palms
PMR-D7481 Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, where the fertile ground is extensively cultivated, and a string of Berber villages follows the river. Keywords: Africa, date palms, fields, crops, oasis, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature, landscape
PMR-D7480 Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, where the fertile ground is extensively cultivated, and a string of Berber villages follows the river. Keywords: Africa, landscape, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, oasis, crops, fields, date palms
PMR-D7479 Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, where the fertile ground is extensively cultivated, and a string of Berber villages follows the river. Keywords: Africa, landscape, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, oasis, crops, fields, date palms
PMR-D7478 Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, where the fertile ground is extensively cultivated, and a string of Berber villages follows the river. Keywords: Africa, date palms, fields, crops, oasis, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature, landscape
PMR-D7477 Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range. A deserted Berber village of adobe buildings. Keywords: Africa, fields, crops, oasis, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature, landscape
PMR-D7476 Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, where the fertile ground is extensively cultivated, and a string of Berber villages follows the river. Keywords: Africa, fields, crops, oasis, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature, landscape
PMR-D7475 Morocco, Ouad Todhra (Todra Valley) between the High Atlas Mountains and the Jebel Saghro range, where the fertile ground is extensively cultivated, and a string of Berber villages follows the river. Keywords: Africa, fields, crops, oasis, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature, landscape
PMR-D7456 Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains: Ouadi Ziz (Ziz River Valley), overlooking the Tafilalet river oasis system where over 700,000 date palm trees grow. A Berber village in the forground. Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature, landscape
PMR-D7455 Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains: Ouadi Ziz (Ziz River Valley), overlooking the Tafilalet river oasis system where over 700,000 date palm trees grow. A Berber village in the forground. Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature, landscape
PMR-D7454 Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains: Ouadi Ziz (Ziz River Valley), overlooking the Tafilalet river oasis system where over 700,000 date palm trees grow. Keywords: Africa, landscape, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D6870 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Jachenau: autumn in the Laine Valley. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, russet, fall, outdoors
PMR-D6869 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Jachenau: autumn in the Laine Valley. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, russet, fall, outdoors
PMR-D6868 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Jachenau: Lainlalm (Laine Valley) in autumn. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, russet, fall, outdoors, log cabin, wooden hut
PMR-D6867 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Jachenau: Lainlalm (Laine Valley) in autumn. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, russet, fall, outdoors, log cabin, wooden hut
PMR-D6866 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Jachenau: autumn in the Laine Valley. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, russet, fall, outdoors
PMR-D6840 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberaudorf: view of the Inn Valley from Schwarzenberg (1100 m) with the Kaiser Mountains in the background. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D6768 Ireland, County Galway: Connemara countryside with a stream winding its way along a valley. Keywords: landscape, scenery, panorama, countryside, nature, meadows
PMR-D6540 Ireland, Wicklow, Powerscourt Estate dates back to ca. 1300, but the Palladian mansion was built in 1741 and twice restored after disastrous fires: view down the valley from the top terrace with the Sugarloaf Mountain in the distance. Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, park , gardens, picturesque, colourful, landscape
PMR-D6538 Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the sides of Glendalough Valley are well wooded, with grassland at the bottom. Keywords: historic, heritage, culture, nature, countryside, picturesque
PMR-D6507 England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): Bloomers Valley, which is reverting to flower meadows after years of cultivation. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, ecology, biotope
PMR-D6503 England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): masses of wild flowers in Loder Valley, by Westwood Lake. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house
PMR-D6174 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view south from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres) with Mount Hohe Munde and the Inn Valley, and the Marmolada in the Dolomites on the horizon. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste, snow
PMR-D6172 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, looking down on the "White Valley", with Mount Hohe Munde and the Inn Valley in the middle distance. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste
PMR-D6169 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, looking down on the "White Valley". Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste
PMR-D6166 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, looking down on the "White Valley". Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste
PMR-D6165 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps and the Inn Valley in the background, looking down on the "White Valley". Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste
PMR-D6164 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, looking down on the "White Valley". Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste
PMR-D6162 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: part of the skiing area on the Zugspitze glacier with the snow-covered Alps in the background, looking down the "White Valley", from the summit, 2962 metres high. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama, ski lifts, ski slopes, ski piste
PMR-D5600 Greece, Island of Folegandros: view of Chora with the zig-zag flight of whitewashed steps leading up to the Orthodox church, from the valley. Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades
PMR-D5329 Uzbekistan, Jizzakh Province: following the old Silk Road along the Serashan Valley, now equipped with new bridges. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, Sunni Islam, river, landscape, parched
PMR-D5123 Uzbekistan, Surkhandarya Province: landscape en route to Termiz - sandstone mountain ranges and red earth with a sparse covering of vegetation. A herd of goats makes its way along the river valley. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, culture, heritage, geology, topography, scenic, desolate, livestock
PMR-D5063 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): ploughing a field, old style, with horse and wooden plough. Seen from the road between Sary-Tash and Osh. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, agriculture, traditional, crops, fertile, valley, fallow, peasant
PMR-D5056 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): a young Kyrgyz watches from horseback on the road between Sary-Tash and Osh. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, verdant, valleys, unspoilt, nature, countryside, boy, equestrian, youth
PMR-D5054 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): striking scenery in the sandstone hills between Sary-Tash and Osh, with snow capped mountains in the distance. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, verdant, valleys, unspoilt, nature, countryside
PMR-D5053 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): striking scenery in the multicoloured sandstone hills between Sary-Tash and Osh. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, verdant, valleys, unspoilt, nature, countryside
PMR-D5052 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): striking scenery in the sandstone hills between Sary-Tash and Osh. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, verdant, valleys, unspoilt, nature, countryside
PMR-D5051 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): striking scenery in the sandstone hills between Sary-Tash and Osh. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, verdant, valleys, unspoilt, nature, countryside
PMR-D5050 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): striking scenery in the sandstone hills between Sary-Tash and Osh, with snow-capped mountains in the distance. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, verdant, valleys, unspoilt, nature, countryside
PMR-D5049 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): striking scenery in the sandstone hills between Sary-Tash and Osh. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, verdant, valleys, unspoilt, nature, countryside
PMR-D5047 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), modern Kyrgyz family with caravan instead of yurt in the "Jailoo" (lower mountain pasture) for the summer, between Sary-Tash and Osh. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, livestock , herdsman, valley, stream
PMR-D5046 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): walking along a green valley on the way from Sary-Tash to Osh. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, stream, brook, fertile, pasture
PMR-D4900 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Southern Buddhist Temple, a cave-temple, is an imposing earthen mound, 20 metres long. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4899 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Southern Buddhist Temple, a cave-temple, is an imposing earthen mound, 20 metres long. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4896 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Northwest Buddhist Temple, built in the 5th century and restored during the 9th-10th centuries. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4895 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4894 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4893 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4892 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4891 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4890 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4889 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4888 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4887 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4886 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. Bust of a successful general. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan, statue, soldier
PMR-D4885 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. The population was ca. 7000 in the Tang dynasty. The Disney-style facade of the entry hall. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4859C People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Bezeklik Caves, in the valley of the Flaming Mountains, on the edge of the Taklmakan Desert, were occupied by Buddhist monks from the 5th to 14th centuries, when they fell victim to Genghis Khan's hordes. The best murals were removed to museums in the early 20th century Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Uighur
PMR-D4859B People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Bezeklik Caves, in the valley of the Flaming Mountains, on the edge of the Taklmakan Desert, were occupied by Buddhist monks from the 5th to 14th centuries, when they fell victim to Genghis Khan's hordes. The best murals were removed to museums in the early 20th century Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Uighur
PMR-D4859A People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Bezeklik Caves, in the valley of the Flaming Mountains, on the edge of the Taklmakan Desert, were occupied by Buddhist monks from the 5th to 14th centuries, when they fell victim to Genghis Khan's hordes. The best murals were removed to museums in the early 20th century Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Uighur
PMR-D0656 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Reit-im-Winkl: winter scene - a stream flowing down a snowy valley. Keywords: alpine, cold, snow, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life
PMR-D0217 Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: the "Ahorn Boden", a large, flat valley floor in the Karwendel Mountains where maples (Acer pseudoplatanus) or "Bergahorn" grow; some have reached an age of 500 years or more. In autumn the coloured foliage attracts thousands of visitors. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature
PMR-D0216 Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: the "Ahorn Boden", a large, flat valley floor in the Karwendel Mountains where maples (Acer pseudoplatanus) or "Bergahorn" grow; some have reached an age of 500 years or more. In autumn the coloured foliage attracts thousands of visitors. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature
PMR-D0215 Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: the "Ahorn Boden", a large, flat valley floor in the Karwendel Mountains where maples (Acer pseudoplatanus) or "Bergahorn" grow; some have reached an age of 500 years or more. In autumn the coloured foliage attracts thousands of visitors. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature
PMR-D0214 Austria, Tyrol, Eng: part of the hamlet of Eng, at the end of the Riss Valley, which is occupied only in the summer, with the Wendelstein Mountains behind. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D0213 Austria, Tyrol, Hinterriss: tables outside a wooden chalet restaurant in the Riss Valley. Keywords: alpine, eating, food, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D0195 Argentina, Purmamarca: the steep-sided valley (Quebrada de Humahuaca) approaching Purmamarca, showing the eroded mountainsides of yellowish rock. Keywords: Andes, weathering, erosion , geological, geology, mountains
PMR-D0191 Argentina, Humahuaca: the steep-sided valley (Quebrada de Humahuaca) approaching Purmamarca, showing the eroded mountainsides and valley-floor vegetation. Keywords: Andes, weathering, erosion , geological, geology, mountains
PMR-D0189 Argentina, Humahuaca: the steep-sided valley (Quebrada de Humahuaca) approaching Purmamarca; a closer look at the rock formations. Keywords: Andes, sheer, cliffs, geological, geology, mountains
PMR-D0188 Argentina, Humahuaca: the steep-sided valley (Quebrada de Humahuaca) approaching Purmamarca. Keywords: Andes, mountains
PMR-D0183 Argentina: Salta, a city lying in the Lerma Valley, in the foothills of the Andes. Panoramic view from San Bernardo Hill. Keywords: capital, Salta la linda
PMR-D0182 Argentina: Salta, a city lying in the Lerma Valley, in the foothills of the Andes. Equestrian statue to General Martin Miguel de Güemes, who led the battle against the Spaniards. Keywords: monument, memorial, bronze figures
PMR362-04 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: path from the Gemmenalphorn from the Niederhorn: Justus Valley lies far below the precipitous cliffs. Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets
PMR361-07 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: approaching Wengen from Wengenalp, with Lauterbrunnen Valley behind. Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets, nature
PMR359-02 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Matten, with the Lütschine Valley behind, and overlooked by the Jungfrau mountains. Aaron's Rod (Verbascum thapsus) in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, panorama, wild flowers, botany
PMR358-11 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: cows decorated ion the traditional manner for the return from the high alm to the valley in autumn ("Almabtrieb", "Viehabtrieb"). Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial
PMR338-10 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: view of the town, in its green valley, from the Pfingstegg path. Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets, panorama
PMR338-05 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald: glimpse of the Fiescherwand, covered in snow, between the Schreckhorn and the Eiger, with meadows and chalets in the foreground. Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets, valley
PMR338-04 Switzerland: the Furka Pass (2431 metres) with the road leading down to Gletsch. Keywords: alpine, countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, scenery, tortuous, valley
PMR333-09 Principality of Liechtenstein, Vaduz: view from the Castle of Liechtenstein across the Rhine Valley. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, park, grounds
PMR315-04 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: Willibaldsburg (St. Willibald's Castle), built in 1353 - the Gemmingen Building seen from the west in the valley. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence
PMR314-01 Switzerland, Basel: surviving part of the city's fortified wall in St. Alban-Tal (Valley).. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, fortifications, defence
PMR310-09 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: view of Prunn Castle from the heights on the opposite side of the valley, with the River Altmühl flowing between. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, rocky, steep, precipitous, limestone, jura, Burg Prunn
PMR310-08 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: approaching Prunn Castle, perched on its vertical cliffs in the Altmühl Valley, with crop of rape and parish church in the foreground. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, rocky, steep, precipitous, colourful, yellow, limestone, jura
PMR310-04 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: Bridge over the river in the Altmühl Valley at Essing, with Burg Randeck, built ca. 1000, on the clifftop. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, rocky, steep, precipitous, limestone, jura, fortifications, defence
PMR310-03 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia: the Altmühl Valley near Kehlheim.. The old river course lies to the left and right of the new Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, waterways
PMR303-04 Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: ski piste leading down to the Christlum Alm, with Achen Valley and the snow-capped Unnütz Mountains in the background. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, mountain peaks, winter sports, skiing, snow scene, piste
PMR300-03 Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: the triple peaks of Unnütz: Hinter Unnütz (2008m.), Hoch Unnütz (2075m.) and Vorder Unnütz (2077m.), from Mount Seekarspitz (2050m.) with the Achen Valley between. Keywords: Alps, mountains, alpine scenery, outdoor life, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, mountain range, panorama, trekking
PMR235-05 Romania, Moldavia, Vama: view of the town and Moldova Valley. Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, vista
PMR235-06 Romania, Moldavia, Jacobeni: the railway and Bistrita River with snow still visible on the mountains behind. Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, railway-track, railway-line, wooded valley
PMR224-04 Greece, Delphi: Apollo's Temple, erected between 370 and 330 BC, where the Omphalos stone (the centre of the Greek world) and the Pythia oracle were to be found. View from above, showing part of the amphitheatre and view of the valley. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations
PMR224-03 Greece, Delphi: Apollo's Temple, erected between 370 and 330 BC, where the Omphalos stone (the centre of the Greek world) and the Pythia oracle were to be found. View of part of the temple with the valley in the background. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, Greek, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations
PMR299-11 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: The Loreley Rocks overlooking the Rhine Valley, where, according to legend, a beautiful enchantress lured boatmen to their deaths with her song. Statue surrounded by roses. Keywords: Romantic Rhine, Rock of Lore, monument, sculpture, myth
PMR299-10 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: The Loreley Rocks overlooking the Rhine Valley, where, according to legend, a beautiful enchantress lured boatmen to their deaths with her song. Here: view of the River Rhine, snaking its way northwards between steep banks. Keywords: Romantic Rhine, Rock of Lore, landscape, autumn, hills
PMR299-09 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: The Loreley Rocks overlooking the Rhine Valley, where, according to legend, a beautiful enchantress lured boatmen to their deaths with her song. Here: a Rhine steamer passing below the Loreley Rocks. Keywords: Romantic Rhine, Rock of Lore, camp site, pleasure boat, Rhine cruiser
PMR294-02 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. General view of Göreme Open Air Museum where numerous churches are to be seen, some with elaborate vaulting, and others with well preserved frescos from the Middle Ages. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR294-01 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. This stone pyramid in Göreme Open Air Museum was formerly a "convent" for Armenian Christian nuns who were persecuted by the Muslims in the 9th century. It contains a large refectory as well as living quarters. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR293-04 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR293-02 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR293-01a Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR293-01 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-12 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-11 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-10 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. View of the remarkable landscape from the top of the highest peak. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves, panorama
PMR292-09 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-08 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-07 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. The largest "multi-storey apartment" contains dozens of dwellings. At the top, where the flag is flying, is a public viewing platform. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-06 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. A pair of camels taking a break after giving rides to tourists. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-05 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Attempts to grow crops are often doomed to failure. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-04 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR292-03 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. The caves at the top of this cliff are not easily accesible. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes
PMR292-02 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Part of this cone has split apart, revealing the living room. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes
PMR292-01 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR291-12 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. A volcanic cone hollowed out for habitation. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes
PMR291-11 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR291-10 Turkey, Cappadocia, Göreme Valley, an area of bizarre volcanic rock formations, tunnelled out for dwellings since 1000 BC at least. Keywords: UNESCO, world heritage, geology, colourful, picturesque, spectacular, barren, parched, erosion, phenomenon, landscape, fantastic, troglodytes, caves
PMR291-02 Turkey: bowl-shaped river valley leading through a natural gate in the coastal cliffs, to the sea, not far from Silifke. Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, nature reserve, unspoilt, vegetation, hills, wooded
PMR283-01 Turkey, Pergamon: valley, flooded after building of dam. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, reservoir, water supply, hydro-electric, sustainable energy
PMR259-02 Austria, Tyrol: Stift Stams, a Cistercian Abbey in the upper Inn Valley, founded in 1284. View of the abbey through the gateway arch, with the snow-capped Mieminger Mountains as a backdrop. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, architecture, Baroque, culture, national heritage, Catholic, religionj
PMR259-01 Austria, Tyrol: Stift Stams, a Cistercian Abbey in the upper Inn Valley, founded in 1284. Main facade, with the snow-capped Mieminger Mountains as a backdrop. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, architecture, Baroque, culture, national heritage, Catholic, religionj
PMR258-07 Austria, Tyrol, Kühtai: view over the Sellrain Valley from the Hochalter Kar (2480 metres). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, mountain peaks, winter sports, skiing, snow scene, piste
PMR258-05 Austria, Tyrol: Gries in the Sellrain Valley. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR257-11 Austria, Tyrol, St. Sigmund: Kraspes Valley with part of the Gaisskogl mountains. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, mountain peaks, winter sports, skiing, snow scene, piste
PMR256-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wildbad Kreuth: autumn foliage in the Weissach Valley. Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves
PMR250-07 Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. View of the town and its valley from the Abbey. Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR247-12 Italy: Falcade, a winter skiing resort in the Dolomites with church in the foreground. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama, architecture, meadows, snow-capped, woods, precipitous, valley-head
PMR247-01 Austria, Tyrol: Gerlosstein cablecar approaching the summit with the Ziller Valley in the background. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, mountain peaks, winter sports, skiing, snow scene, piste
PMR245-10 Switzerland, Fribourg: view from the Zähringen Bridge, with Tour Rouge, Tour de Chats, and wooden Pont de Berne over La Sarine River. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, hills, tower, mediaeval, medieval, autumn colour, valley, woods
PMR244-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria: view of the Isar Valley from the summit of Mount Krottenkopf (2086 metres) with the Karwendel Mountains in the distance. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR244-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberau: view of the village in the Loisach Valley from Mount Krottenkopf. Ettal Monastery is just visible in the left middle distance, and the Ettaler Mandl top centre. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama
PMR244-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria: early morning mists in the Loisach Valley, near Farchant. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, reflections, calm, peaceful, tranquil
PMR243-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: view of the Ammer Valley with a hang glider over Oberammergau, as seen from the Laberjoch summit (1683 metres). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR243-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria: view from the peak of the Ettaler Mandl (1634 metres) with the Loisach Valley in the background. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR237-09 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt: view of the idyllic Secu Valley, with grazing horse. Keywords: rural, landscape, picturesque, natural, nature, countryside, blossom, meadow, kingcups
PMR237-08 Romania, Moldavia, Sihastria Hermitage, with frescoed entrance arch. Like Neamt and Secu Monasteries, it lies in the Secu Valley. Keywords: frescoes, fortifications, defence, colourful, mediaeval, architecture, Orthodox, Christian, rustical, rural, landscape, picturesque
PMR223-08 Greece: wild coastal valley on the Sithonia Peninsula. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, landscape, countryside, nature, unspoilt
PMR221-08 Austria, Tyrol, Kufstein: casemates of the fortress, and view along the Inn valley towards Innsbruck. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, Alps, historic, culture, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, defence, fortifications, border-town
PMR210-11 Israel: Huleh Nature Reserve, an area of swampland and lakes, rich in flora and fauna, in the Jordan River Valley. Keywords: landscape, wildlife, marshland, bird sanctuary, waterfowl, blossom tree
PMR208-06 Israel, Jerusalem: the Church of All Nations and the Russian Church of Mary Magdalene, built in 1888 for Tsar Alexander III. In the foreground is Qidron Valley. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR205-04 Israel, Negev Desert: En Gedi National Park during Jewish Bank Holiday (Passover). Fresh water is always a magnet in the Negev Desert. Leopards can sometimes be seen in this valley, as well as ibex. Keywords: desert, colourful, picturesque, sunbathing, swimming, cooling off, refreshing
PMR205-03 Israel, Negev Desert: En Gedi National Park during Jewish Bank Holiday (Passover). Fresh water is always a magnet in the Negev Desert. Leopards can sometimes be seen in this valley, as well as ibex. Keywords: desert, colourful, picturesque, sunbathing, swimming, cooling off, refreshing
PMR202-05 Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: view from the top of King Solomon's Pillars. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque
PMR202-04 Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: contorted rock formations rising high between the Pillars of King Solomon. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque
PMR202-03 Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: King Solomon's Pillars, red sandstone, 50 metres high. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque
PMR202-02 Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: cliffs forming the north-western boundary, with a tree in the foreground. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque
PMR202-01 Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: cliffs forming the north-western boundary. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque
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
PMR201-11 Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: entrance to a copper mine, possibly dating from 4000 BC, the oldest known shaft-and-gallery mines. Another behind. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque
PMR201-10 Israel, Negev Desert: "The Arches", a natural feature in the sandstone cliffs in the Timna Valley National Park. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque
PMR201-09 Israel, Negev Desert: view of Timna Valley National Park, showing some of the rock formations of dark granite, red sandstone, and paler dolomite and limestone. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque
PMR201-08 Israel, Negev Desert: the Mushroom Rock of vivid red sandstone in the Timna Valley National Park. Nearby are a number of early copper smelting sites used by the Egyptians in 1400/1300 BC. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque
PMR201-07 Israel, Negev Desert: the Mushroom Rock of vivid red sandstone in the Timna Valley National Park. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque
PMR201-05 Israel, Negev Desert: late afternoon sun in the Shani river valley, about 30 km. from Eilat. Evening shadows on the colourful rocks of sandstone and limestone. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque
PMR201-04 Israel, Negev Desert: late afternoon sun in the Shani river valley, about 30 km. from Eilat. View along the Red Canyon, carved out by the river Shani. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque
PMR201-03 Israel, Negev Desert: late afternoon sun in the Shani river valley, about 30 km. from Eilat. Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque
PMR-D3676 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Dual colour hibiscus bush in the park. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, botanical, flowering tree, Lingqu
PMR-D3675 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Punt, used to show visitors around, with the weir in the background. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu
PMR-D3674 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Punts are used to show visitors round. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu
PMR-D3673 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. The original weir, to maintain the water level. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, Lingqu
PMR-D3671 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Punt, on a leafy backwater in the park. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu
PMR-D3669 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. One of a pair of horsemen guarding the entrance to the park. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, Lingqu
PMR-D3366 Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Bad Schandau: the famous free-standing lift, built in 1904 on the inspiration of a local hotellier, offers a short-cut to the village of Ostrau. View along the Elbe Valley towards the Czech Republic. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion
PMR-D3276 Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: Burg Hohnstein (Castle) dates back to the 12th century and has been held alternately by Bohemian and Saxon nobility whilst being constantly expanded. It now houses one of the largest youth hostels. View from the valley. Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Baroque, Saxon Switzerland, defence, fortifications
PMR135-04 Austria, Tyrol, Innsbruck: colourful hang-glider just after launching from the summit of Mount Patscherkofel (2247 metres), with a view along the Inn Valley and snow capped peaks. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, wintersports, snow, flying, sport
PMR-D3049 Yugoslavia: aerial view of ranges of sunlit snow-covered mountain peaks, enhanced by the shadow-filled valleys, on the Dalmatian coast. Keywords: panorama, picturesque, scenic, awe-inspiring, dramatic, striking, imposing, geology, geological
PMR-D3048 Yugoslavia: aerial view of ranges of sunlit snow-covered mountain peaks, enhanced by the shadow-filled valleys, on the Dalmatian coast. Keywords: panorama, picturesque, scenic, awe-inspiring, dramatic, striking, imposing, geology, geological
PMR-D3047 Yugoslavia: aerial view of ranges of sunlit snow-covered mountain peaks, enhanced by the shadow-filled valleys, on the Dalmatian coast. Keywords: panorama, picturesque, scenic, awe-inspiring, dramatic, striking, imposing, geology, geological
PMR-D3046 Yugoslavia: aerial view of ranges of sunlit snow-covered mountain peaks, enhanced by the shadow-filled valleys, on the Dalmatian coast. Keywords: panorama, picturesque, scenic, awe-inspiring, dramatic, striking, imposing, geology, geological
PMR-D3045 Yugoslavia: aerial view of ranges of sunlit snow-covered mountain peaks, enhanced by the shadow-filled valleys, on the Dalmatian coast. Keywords: panorama, picturesque, scenic, awe-inspiring, dramatic, striking, imposing, geology, geological
PMR-D2994 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schiebum: the unique Schleierfälle (Bridal-veil Waterfalls) in the Ammer Valley are under state protection: chalky water, falling over the rocks, is filtered by luxuriant mosses, with the resultant continual build-up of the rock face. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, ecology, biotope, geology, natural phenomenon
PMR-D2993 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schiebum: the unique Schleierfälle (Bridal-veil Waterfalls) in the Ammer Valley are under state protection: chalky water, falling over the rocks, is filtered by luxuriant mosses, with the resultant continual build-up of the rock face. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, ecology, biotope, geology, natural phenomenon
PMR-D2992 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schiebum: the unique Schleierfälle (Bridal-veil Waterfalls) in the Ammer Valley are under state protection: chalky water, falling over the rocks, is filtered by luxuriant mosses, with the resultant continual build-up of the rock face. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, ecology, biotope, geology, natural phenomenon
PMR-D2990 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schiebum: unique wall of luxuriant mosses in the Ammer Valley, fed by water seepage through porous limestone. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, ecology, biotope, geology
PMR-D1678 People's Republic of China, Tibet: the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) Valley. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1591 Nepal, Patan: preparations for the Rato Machendranath (Patron Saint of Kathmandu Valley) Jatra Festival, for which a 15m-high tower of bamboo poles is towed precariously through the streets on a massive wooden wagon. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Hindu, religion, Asian, colourful
PMR-D1590 Nepal, Patan: preparations for the Rato Machendranath (Patron Saint of Kathmandu Valley) Jatra Festival, for which a 15m-high tower of bamboo poles is towed precariously through the streets on a massive wooden wagon. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Hindu, religion, Asian, colourful
PMR-D1543 Nepal, Bhaktapur: the 5-roofed Nyatapola Temple, at 30 metres, the highest in the Kathmandu Valley, in Taumadhi Tol (Square). Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1526 Nepal: red earth cultivation terraces in the lower Po Chu Valley. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1519 Nepal: dwelling houses and cultivation terraces in the Po Chu Valley. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1516 Nepal: the Friendship Highway in the Po Chu Valley with cultivation terraces in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1509 Nepal: close view of the wild bees' nests hanging on the cliff face in the Po Chu Valley. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1508 Nepal: wild bees' nests hanging on the cliff face in the Po Chu Valley. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1507 Nepal: waterfall in the Po Chu Valley. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1506 Nepal: the Friendship Highway follows the river along the Po Chu Valley. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1504 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Zhangmu: view of part of the town, in the Po Chu Valley, looking towards Nepal, from hotel window. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1503 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Zhangmu: view of part of the town, in the Po Chu Valley, from hotel window. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1497 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Zhonggang, on the floor of the valley, from the Friendship Highway. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1395 People's Republic of China, Tibet: barren river valley, approaching Shegar. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1315 People's Republic of China, Tibet: descent from Kamba La (Pass)(4794m.) with the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) Valley below. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1312 People's Republic of China, Tibet: ascent to Kamba La (Pass)(4794m.) with the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) Valley below. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1246 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. View of Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley from the monastery walls. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1226 People's Republic of China, Tibet: plantation of poplars in the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley. near Tsetang. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1225 People's Republic of China, Tibet: sand dunes in the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley near Tsetang. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1224 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: view of Yarlung Tsangpo Valley from the Tselong Pass, near Tsetang, with prayer flags in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1221 People's Republic of China, Tibet: sand dunes in theYarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley, near Tsetang. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1220 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley, near Tsetang, showing efforts at sand dune stabilisation. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1219 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley, near Tsetang. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1218 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley, near Tsetang. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1213 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley. This picture. view of the monastery from the adjoining hill. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1212 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley. This picture. view of the monastery from the adjoining hill. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1211 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley. This picture: starting out on the "kora" which passes over an adjoining peak. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1210 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley. This picture. Buddhist symbols on the roof. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1209 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1208 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1207 People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the fertille valley floor from Yumbulagang Monastery. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR197-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view north from Kreuz Eck (1652 metres) with the town in the foreground, Wank cablecar opposite, and the Loisach Valley leading to Munich in the distance. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama, good visiblity
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
PMR164-05 U.S.A., Utah, Zion National Park: "The East Temple" (2167 metres) with "Towers of the Virgin" peaks in the distance. Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, cliffs, mountains, valley, colourful
PMR160-12 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Shades of brown, ochre and yellow from a dried-up river bed, with distant blue hills. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR160-11 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Dante's View, looking across Death Valley to the south, with alpine aster in the foreground. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, flora, botany, botanical
PMR160-10 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Dante's View. At this height vegetation makes a welcome reappearance. Many Horned Toads around. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR160-09 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park: Under this salt lake lies the lowest elevation in the U.S.A.: 282 feet below sea level. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR160-08 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Looking north from Dante's View, 5475 feet above sea level. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR160-07 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. View of the spectacularly eroded ridges of yellow clay from Zabriskie Point, seen from the side. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR160-06 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. View of the spectacularly eroded ridges of yellow clay from Zabriskie Point. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR160-05 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. "Old Dinah", a veteran steam tractor used by miners for transporting extracted borax ore, dating from 1894. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, locomotive, machinery
PMR160-04 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Camping at Furnace Creek. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, tent
PMR160-03 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. The "Artist's Palette", a particularly unusual mosaic of red, yellow, orange, green, violet, brown and black hues. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR160-02 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. A deep gulley eroded in the yellow clay, with the "Artist's Palette" in the background. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR160-01 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Shades of pink and yellow in a gorge in the Black Mountains. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR159-12 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR159-11 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR159-10 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR159-09 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Desert plants struggling for survival. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, flora, botany, botanical, succulents
PMR159-08 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Part of the Black Mountains. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR159-07 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Part of the Black Mountains. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR159-06 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. One of the few flowering plants to flourish in the desert conditions. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, flora, botany, botanical, succulent
PMR159-05 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR159-04 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Yellow earth is coloured by the iron ores it contains. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR159-03 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. A type of desert sea holly. U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. A type of desert sea holly. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, plants, botany, flora
PMR159-02 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Mouth of the Marble Canyon, looking onto the salt lakes of Death Valley. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR159-01 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Torrent-smoothed walls of the Marble Canyon, nesting place of Ravens. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
PMR158-12 U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Late afternoon view of the Black Mountains near Zabriskie Point. Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular
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
PMR154-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria: view on a clear day from the top of the Zugspitze (2964 metres), with Mount Waxenstein (2278 metres) in the foreground, and the Loisach Valley behind. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view
PMR154-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria: view on a clear day from the top of the Zugspitze (2964 metres), looking north, with Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the Loisach Valley, Lake Ammer, Lake Starnberg and Munich in the far distance. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, good visibility, distant view, clear
PMR151-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: belvedere near the summit of Mount Wendelstein (1840 metres) with the town of Bayerischzell in the valley below. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR145-11 Bulgaria, Kazanlak: field of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), grown for the perfume industry, in the Valley of Roses, near Kazanlak. Bulgaria, Kazanlak: field of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), grown for the perfume industry, in the Valley of Roses, near Kazanlak. Keywords: colourful, agriculture, cosmetics, scent, Lavandula
PMR136-10 Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: view of Gasseldorf, sheltered by its limestone cliffs, and the Wiesent Valley, from Hummerstein (472 metres). Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, Franconia, landscape, nature, countryside, woods, rooftops
PMR136-09 Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: view of the Leinleiter Valley from Hummerstein, with the village of Unterleinleiter in the distance. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, Franconia, landscape, nature, countryside, woods
PMR136-05 Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: view of the village of Streitberg and the Wiesent Valley. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, woods, Franconia, landscape, nature, countryside
PMR135-06 Austria, Tyrol, Innsbruck: view across the Inn valley from the woods on the lower slopes of Mount Patscherkofel (2247 metres), with snow-covered mountains on the north of the Inn valley as backdrop. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter sport, skiing
PMR135-05 Austria, Tyrol, Innsbruck: competitor in a ski-slalom on the upper slopes of Mount Patscherkofel (2247 metres), with snow-covered mountains on the north of the Inn valley as backdrop. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter sport, skiing
PMR135-01 Austria, Tyrol, Innsbruck: view of the town from the ski-slopes of Mount Patscherkofel (2247 metres), with snow-covered mountains on the north of the Inn valley as backdrop. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter sport, skiing
PMR131-06 Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: camping by the River Puttlach, not far from Pottenstein. Keywords: picturesque, woods, tent, countryside, valley, rural
PMR131-03 Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: houses built on and between the pointed limestone pinnacles in the village of Tuchersfeld in the Ailsbach Valley. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, architecture, timber-framed, geology, geological
PMR131-02 Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: view of the village of Tuchersfeld in the Ailsbach Valley, from the top of one of the limestone pinnacles. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, panorama, bird's eye view, rooftops, woods
PMR123-05 Upper Austria, Salzkammergut: field of cow parsley and buttercups in the Lammer Valley, approaching Abtenau. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, spring, alpine, colourful, meadow, flowers, landscape
PMR123-04 Upper Austria, Salzkammergut: field of dandelions and buttercups in the Lammer Valley, approaching Abtenau. Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, spring, alpine, mountains, colourful, meadow, flowers, landscape
PMR-D2727 Austria, Tyrol, Mösern: overlooking the Inn Valley towards Innsbruck, with alpine ranges in the background. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, spring
PMR-D2692 Iran: a tiny, mud-brick mosque in a fertile valley in the wild Zagros Mountains not far from Farrashband. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, nature, scenery, mountainous, riverbed
PMR-D2691 Iran: a fertile valley with mosque in the wild Zagros Mountains not far from Farrashband. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, nature, scenery, mountainous, riverbed
PMR-D2690 Iran: a fertile valley in the wild Zagros Mountains not far from Farrashband. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, nature, scenery, mountainous, riverbed
PMR116K-05 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: a Bedouin family member, in front of his tent. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR-D1857 Austrian Tyrol: Seefeld and Inn Valley from Seefelder Joch. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life
PMR-D1854 Austrian Tyrol: Eppzirler Alm in Eppzirler Valley. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life
PMR482-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria: view along the Partnach Valley, with the Wetterstein Mountains in the distance. Keywords: alpine, stream, shingle, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life
PMR482-06 Canada, British Columbia: the town of Golden, in the lee of a snow-capped chain of the Rocky Mountains. Keywords: nature, valley, mountain range, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside
PMR471-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria: snow scene with bench in the Loisach Valley. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, winter, snow
PMR471-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria: snow-laden trees against a blue sky in the Loisach Valley. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, winter, snow
PMR471-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria: snow-laden trees in the Loisach Valley. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, winter, snow
PMR469-12 Romania, Transylvania: landscape with stream in the foothills of the Fagaras Mountains, not far from Sibiu. in the Carpathian Mountains. Keywords: countryside, bucolic, fertile, harvest, fruitful, green hills, scenery, rustical, valley
PMR463-08 Romania, Southern Bucovina: landscape with stream near Voronet Monastery in the Carpathian Mountains. Keywords: countryside, fertile, harvest, fruitful, green hills, scenery, rustical, valley
PMR461-01 Romania, Southern Bucovina: rolling countryside with fertile valley near Iacobeni in the Carpathian Mountains. Keywords: countryside, green hills, scenery, rustical
PMR510-02 Italy, South Tyrol, Novale: the Brenner Autobahn strides down the valley from the Brenner Pass. Keywords: alpine, Ried-am-Brenner, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR459-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Wetterstein Mountains and the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, with the village of Grainau in the valley. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature
PMR459-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria: western end of the Wetterstein mountains, with the village of Hammersbach in the valley. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature
PMR455-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria: forester's wooden hut in the Leitzach Valley near Bayrischzell. Keywords: trees, chalet, alpine, woods, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, fallen leaves
PMR536-01 Syria, Palmyra: one of the best preserved tower-graves dating from the end of the first century AD, in the Valley of the Graves. Keywords: architecture, memorial, burial, national heritage, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, Roman
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
PMR143K-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: autumn view of the Karwendel Mountains from the reedy shore of Lake Ferchen. Keywords: alpine, hiking, alpine lake, alpine valley, fall, autumn colours
PMR142K-36 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: autumn view of the Karwendel Mountains from the reedy shore of Lake Ferchen. Keywords: alpine, autumn colours, fall, alpine valley, alpine lake, hiking
PMR142K-35 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: autumn view of the Karwendel Mountains from Hoher Kranzberg (1391 metres). Keywords: alpine, hiking, alpine lake, alpine valley, fall, autumn colours
PMR142K-25 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bernried on Lake Starnberg: church of the monastery of the former Augustine Prebendary Monks, founded in 1121 by Duke Otto von Valley, seculariized in 1803, and now used for church administration. Keywords: Catholic, fall, Baroque, onion dome, autumn colours
PMR141K-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Pfronten: view along the Sebental (valley) into Austria, with Mount Gimpel and Mount Kellenspitze (2240 metres), seen from Mount Aggenstein. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR137K-26 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). A picturesque view of the river above the waterfall. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-25 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). The river flows through a gorge with pine trees after the waterfall. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-24 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Orkhon Khürkhree (Orkhon Waterfall) drops 20 metres abruptly into a gorge. An attraction for tourists, although it is likely to be dry for about 10 months of the year. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-23 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Orkhon Khürkhree (Orkhon Waterfall) drops 20 metres abruptly into a gorge. An attraction for tourists, although it is likely to be dry for about 10 months of the year. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-22 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Visitors arriving at the gorge to see the waterfall. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-21 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). A flock of goats drinking at the river on a deep valley floor. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-20 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Here the river flows along the bottom of an escarpment where a few trees manage to thrive. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-19 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon), with the river and leaves of Iris lactea in the foreground. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-18 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Young Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus) scurrying for cover. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-17 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon), with shamanistic "ovoo" and blue cloth offerings. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-16 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-15 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR133K-28 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: view of the Weisse Lutschine Valley from the peak of Schynige Platte (2100 metres). Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains
PMR133K-25 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: view along Weisse Lutschine Valley towards Lauterbrunnen with Globe Flowers in the foreground from the Schynige Platte (2068 metres) Keywords: Alps, mountains, alpine, alpine flowers, snow-capped, outdoor, picturesque, colourful, alpine meadows
PMR133K-22 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: view along Weisse Lutschine Valley towards Lauterbrunnen. Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains
PMR127K-14 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Pfronten: Engetal Valley on the descent from Breitenberg. Keywords: alpine, wooded hills, countryside, spring, mountain range, pasture
PMR127K-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Pfronten: Aggenstein (1987 metres a.s.l.) with the Engetal Valley behind, viewed from the Breitenberg (1838 metres a.s.l.). Keywords: alpine, spring, mountain range, pasture
PMR118K-22 Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). Masses of yellow daisies, with the Yarmouk Valley and southern Golan Heights behind. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara
PMR118K-17 Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). View of the Yarmouk Valley and southern Golan Heights on the Israeli side. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara
PMR116K-20 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: Flock of goats, with striking rock formations in the background. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-19 Jordan: Wadi Rum, a broad, desert valley with spectacularly sculpted rock outcrops, made famous by T.E. Lawrence in his book, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom". It lies in the south of Jordan, not too far from the Saudi border. This picture: Young Bedouin goatherd, with his charges, with striking rock formations in the background. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-18 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: View of the mountains from the road to Al-Munayshir. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-17 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: View of the mountains from the road to Al-Munayshir. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-16 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: View of the mountains from the road to Al-Munayshir. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-15 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: View of the mountains from the road to Al-Munayshir. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-14 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: Close-up of the pink-flowered plant which grows in such profusion. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR116K-13 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: View of the mountains from a sand dune near the road to Al-Munayshir. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR116K-12 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: The road to Al-Munayshir, just outside the reservation. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR116K-11 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: T.E. Lawrence's "Seven Pillars of Wisdom", a monumental rock formation near the visitors centre. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR116K-10 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: Three Oryx, newly introduced after becoming extinct, in an enclosed area. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR116K-09 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: Bedouin guide, Eid, with his father. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR116K-08 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: Bedouin graveyard in the desert, ring-fenced. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-07 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: Bedouin guide, Eid, (21) with his V8-engined Jeep in a mass of pink flowers, later plucked for goat fodder. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR116K-06 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: Head of the Bedouin family, father of Eid, pouring morning coffee, made from self-roasted coffee beans. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR116K-04 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: Bedouin tent, home of the family of Eid. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
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
PMR116K-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: Natural bridge in a sandstone outcrop. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR116K-01 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: Baby goat belonging to a Bedouin family in the desert. Keywords: geology, natural caves, sand, sandstone outcrops, Bedouin country, desert life, fantastic rock formations, drought
PMR113K-36 Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: the "Ahorn Boden", a large, flat valley floor in the Karwendel Mountains where maples (Acer pseudoplatanus) or "Bergahorn" grow; some have reached an age of 500 years or more. In autumn the coloured foliage attracts thousands of visitors. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR110K-02 France, Périgord: the Donjon ("Keep") of Chateau Castelnaud, and view along the Dordogne Valley, showing the heavily wooded countryside. Keywords: Dordogne, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR108K-33 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schloss Albrechtsberg, Schloss Eckberg and Villa Stockhausen in the Elbe Valley (UNESCO site of natural beauty). Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, countryside, river, watermeadows
PMR108K-32 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schloss Eckberg, completeted in 1861 in Tudor style for an industrialist, is situated in the Elbe Valley and serves as a luxury hotel. Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, palace, mansion, castle
PMR108K-31 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: Schloss Albrechtsberg, built 1853, the former home of Prinz Albrecht von Preussen, in the Dresdner Elbtal (Elbe Valley). Keywords: East Germany, palace, mansion, picturesque, architecture, historic, national heritage
PMR106K-35 Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas. The Patakancha River today flows past modern buildings decorated with colourful flowers. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu
PMR106K-34 Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas. Statue of Inca Chief Ollanta, who gave his name to the town Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu, monument, Inca warrior
PMR106K-33 Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas. Three Quechua women in colourful costumes, with original Inca buildings in the background.. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu, Quechua dress, traditional dress
PMR106K-32 Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas. Part of the extensive Inca waterworks: an irregation channel bringing water from the terraces. Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR106K-31 Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas. A perfectly preserved Inca spring, with the water still running, to the north of Manyakari Square. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu, Inca waterworks
PMR106K-30 Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas. An Inca bath with the water supply still functioning, to the north of Manyakari Square. Keywords: High Andes, Inca waterworks, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR106K-29 Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas. The Araqhama quarter of the Inca town, with its square, Manyaraki to the right. Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR106K-28 Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas. The cliff to the west of the town is terraced from top to bottom and could supply sufficient food for the whole population. Unlike most Inca terraces, these are built with cut and worked stones. Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR106K-27 Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas. Inca corn granaries carved out of the cliff (right) and "the face" (left). The grain was here secure against pests, protected from the weather, and well ventillated. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Ullantaytampu
PMR106K-26 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. Plaza mayor in Pisac with market stalls and the renowned 400-year-old Pisonay tree (left). Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley
PMR106K-25 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. Large, colourful triptique by the bridge in Pisac, illustrating Inca legends and history. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley
PMR106K-24 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. Figure of a mayor in Sunday dress. The mayors of the neighbouring villages assemble in Pisac for Sunday Mass in Quechua. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, monument, statue
PMR106K-23 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. Plant with gentian-blue flowers (name t.b.a.). Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, flora and fauna, botany
PMR106K-22 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. View along the Secret Valley towards the modern town of Pisac. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley
PMR106K-21 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. Flowering cactus - Erdisia (Corryocactus) quadrangularis. Keywords: High Andes, botany, flora and fauna, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR106K-20 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. View of the lower Inca site (Pisaqa) where the buildings were constructed with uncut stone, probably dwelling houses (?) Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, bird's eye view, flower profusion
PMR106K-19 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. View of the lower ruins (Pisaqa) with terraces down the side of the Sacred Valley and surrounding mountains. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley
PMR106K-18 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. Part of the Inca path, leading to the Sun Temple (Intihuatana). Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley
PMR106K-17 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. Part of the Inca path, leading to the Sun Temple (Intihuatana). Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley
PMR106K-16 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. Ruins of an Inca Gate, on the path up to the Sun Temple (Intihuatana). Keywords: High Andes, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR106K-15 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. Yellow irises, which grow in profusion in the area. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, iris, flower, flora and fauna, botany
PMR106K-14 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. A colourful group of Quechua women and children, the probable descendants of the Inca, with the Sacred Valley in the background. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, Quechua dress, traditional dress, national dress
PMR106K-13 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. The ruins of Q'allaqasa (the citadel), the highest of the ruins at Pisac, which are currently under restoration (March 2009). Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, fortifications, fort
PMR106K-12 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. The Sacred Valley of the Incas, the River Vilcanota (which becomes the River Urubamba) and the modern town of Pisac. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley, bird's eye view, panorama
PMR106K-11 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the entire site from the "watchman's post", in sunshine. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-10 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The lowest part of the path to the Sun Gate, passing through agricultural terraces. The "watchman's post" on the horizon. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR106K-09 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the sacred mountain, Huayna Picchu, from the path to the Sun Gate. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-08 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the Urubamba River, the Hiram Bingham Highway and the surrounding mountains. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-07 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The Sun Gate ("Intipuncu") from where the "Inca Trail" leads to Cusco. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-06 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The River Urubamba from the Inca Trail. The mountain which it encloses was considered sacred by the Incas. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-05 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the entire site from the Inca Trail, leading to the Sun Gate. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-04 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The River Urubamba and the access road (Hiram Bingham Highway), winding up to the site in a series of hairpin bends. Buses bring visitors up this road from the railway terminus, Aguas Calientes. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR106K-03 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the site from the "Inca Trail" up to the Sun Gate. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-02 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The River Urubamba, which forms a loop around the Inca city, aiding its defence. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR106K-01 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Ritual stone on the top of the "Intiwatana" pyramid. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-36 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. More than sufficient food for the whole community could be grown on these terraces. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-35 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. A street with dwelling houses, which were not constructed with cut stones like the religious buildings. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-34 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. "Intiwatana", a flat-topped, terraced pyramid (centre) where astronomical measurements were made ("inti" = sun). Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-33 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The entrance gate from the inside, showing the sockets either side for securing the crossbar. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR105K-32 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. This doorway was the only entrance to the city and could easily be defended. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-31 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the residential area. The houses were formerly roofed with tree trunks and straw. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Quechua, historic site
PMR105K-30 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. General view of the site from the "watchman's post", with the sacred mountain Huayna Picchu behind. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
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
PMR102K-07 Chile, Parinacota: one of the isolated green valleys running inland from the coast in the Atacama Desert. Keywords: landscape, oasis
PMR101K-15 Argentina, Jujuy: after Purmamarca the road begins to rise along a valley amid barren scenery to the pass "Abra Potrerillos" (4170 metres a.s.l.) View of the numerous hairpin bends as the road ascends to the pass. Keywords: picturesque, coloured mountain, coloured cliffs, coloured rocks, geological formations
PMR101K-14 Argentina, Jujuy: after Purmamarca the road begins to rise along a valley amid barren scenery to the pass "Abra Potrerillos" (4170 metres a.s.l.). View of the surrounding snow-covered mountains. Keywords: picturesque, coloured mountain, coloured cliffs, coloured rocks, geological formations
PMR101K-13 Argentina, Jujuy: after Purmamarca the road begins to rise along a valley amid barren scenery to the pass "Abra Potrerillos" (4170 metres a.s.l.) Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, coloured rocks, coloured cliffs, coloured mountain
PMR101K-12 Argentina, Jujuy: after Purmamarca the road begins to rise along a valley amid barren scenery to the pass "Abra Potrerillos" (4170 metres a.s.l.) Keywords: picturesque, coloured mountain, coloured cliffs, coloured rocks, geological formations
PMR101K-11 Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours. Cactus in the foreground. Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, coloured rocks
PMR101K-10 Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours. Keywords: picturesque, geological formations, coloured rocks
PMR101K-02 Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours. Keywords: picturesque, geological formations
PMR101K-01 Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours. Keywords: picturesque, geological formations
PMR100K-36 Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours. Keywords: picturesque, geological formations
PMR100K-35 Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours. Keywords: picturesque, geological formations
PMR100K-34 Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours. Keywords: picturesque, geological formations
PMR100K-33 Argentina, Jujuy: Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca, known as "Las Coloradas": the rocks manifest many vivid and unusual mineral colours. Keywords: picturesque, geological formations
PMR100K-22 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca: llama walking along the stream. Keywords: camelids, flora and fauna
PMR100K-21 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca: young llama and mother running alongside the bus. Keywords: camelids, flora and fauna
PMR100K-20 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca: inquisitive young llama. Keywords: wildlife, camelids, flora and fauna
PMR100K-18 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca; some of the interesting and colourful rock formations through which the Rio Grande flows. Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits
PMR100K-17 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca: farmholding with large numbers of llamas in pens. Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits
PMR100K-16 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca; red cliffs, green hills and cacti growing in the foreground. Keywords: landscape, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations, picturesque
PMR100K-15 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca; the village of Maimará at the foot of some striking rock formations. Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits
PMR100K-14 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca; some of the interesting and colourful rock formations through which the Rio Grande flows. Keywords: landscape, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations, picturesque
PMR100K-13 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca; some of the interesting and colourful rock formations through which the Rio Grande flows. Keywords: landscape, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations, picturesque
PMR100K-12 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca; some of the interesting and colourful rock formations through which the Rio Grande flows. Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits
PMR100K-11 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de Humahuaca; some of the interesting and colourful rock formations through which the Rio Grande flows. Keywords: landscape, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations, picturesque
PMR100K-09 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows. Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River
PMR100K-08 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows. Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River
PMR100K-07 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows. Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River
PMR100K-06 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows. Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River
PMR100K-05 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows. Keywords: landscape, Las Conchas River, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations
PMR100K-04 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows. Keywords: landscape, Las Conchas River, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations
PMR100K-03 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Some of the bizarre and colourful rock formations through which the river flows. Keywords: landscape, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits, Las Conchas River
PMR100K-02 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. The sandy valley floor and emerging bare, red rocks of the sierra. Keywords: landscape, Las Conchas River, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations
PMR100K-01 Argentina, Salta: Quebrada (valley) de las Conchas stretches for 80 kilometres north of Cafayate along the Rio Las Conchas. Clouds on the peaks of the sierra. Keywords: landscape, Las Conchas River, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations
PMR099K-35 Argentina, Tucumán: the ruins of a pre-Inca citadel of the Quilmes people, who were forcibly relocated to Buenos Aires in 1667. The settlement comprised about 5000 members of the Diaguita tribe. General view of the site and the Calchaquíes valley beyond. Keywords: excavations, indigenous people, community, settlement, archeology
PMR099K-34 Argentina, Tucumán: the ruins of a pre-Inca citadel of the Quilmes people, who were forcibly relocated to Buenos Aires in 1667. The settlement comprised about 5000 members of the Diaguita tribe. General view of the site and the Calchaquíes valley beyond. Keywords: excavations, indigenous people, community, settlement, archeology
PMR097K-16 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: multi-storey blocks and urban development, spreading along the valleys as far as one can see. From Sugar Loaf Mountain. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Cidade Maravilhosa, carnival city, breathtaking views
PMR093K-36 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: brilliant autumn foliage in the Halblech Valley, Allgäu. Keywords: trees, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR093K-35 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: brilliant autumn foliage in the Halblech Valley, Allgäu. Keywords: trees, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR093K-34 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: brilliant autumn foliage in the Halblech Valley, Allgäu. Keywords: trees, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR093K-33 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: brilliant autumn foliage in the Halblech Valley, Allgäu, with the Alps in the background. Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR093K-19 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: the first autumn leaves in the Leutasch valley, Karwendel Mountains. Keywords: woods, seasons, autumn hues, beech tree
PMR085K-27 Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: Igelsee Lake in the Gaistal (Gais Valley) with fir trees and buttercup meadow reflected in the water and the Wetterstein Mountains behind. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, spring, pasture, meadow, hiking
PMR085K-26 Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: Igelsee Lake in the Gaistal (Gais Valley) with fir trees and buttercup meadow reflected in the water and the Wetterstein Mountains behind. Keywords: alpine, hiking, meadow, pasture, spring, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR085K-25 Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: Igelsee Lake in the Gaistal (Gais Valley) with fir trees and buttercup meadow reflected in the water and the Wetterstein Mountains behind. Keywords: alpine, hiking, meadow, pasture, spring, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR085K-24 Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: Igelsee Lake in the Gaistal (Gais Valley) with fir trees and buttercup meadow reflected in the water. Keywords: alpine, hiking, meadow, pasture, spring, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR085K-23 Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: Igelsee Lake in the Gaistal (Gais Valley) with fir trees and buttercup meadow reflected in the water. Keywords: alpine, hiking, meadow, pasture, spring, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR085K-22 Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: Igelsee Lake in the Gaistal (Gais Valley) with fir trees and buttercup meadow reflected in the water. Keywords: alpine, hiking, meadow, pasture, spring, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR085K-21 Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: the path along the Gaistal (Gais Valley) follows the Gaistalbach (stream) much of the way. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, spring, brook, river, hiking
PMR085K-20 Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: Mieminger Mountains from the Gaistal (Gais Valley). Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, spring, fir trees
PMR082K-04 Cyprus, Akamas: Viklari Restaurant, "The Last Castle" on its hill, with orange groves in the valley in the foreground. Keywords: landmarks, eating places
PMR057K-24 Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: Snow-laden trees with the Alps behind and threatening clouds near Lake Mösern, overlooking the Inn Valley. Keywords: Alps, winter, Tyrolean Alps, Christmas scene, fir trees, snow
PMR057K-23 Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: Tyrolean-style restaurant in a snowy countryside near Lake Mösern, overlooking the Inn Valley. Keywords: Alps, winter, Tyrolean Alps, Christmas scene, snow
PMR057K-22 Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: The "Bell of Peace of the Alpine Region" is rung daily at 5.00 p.m. near Lake Mösern, overlooking the Inn Valley. Keywords: Alps, winter, Tyrolean Alps, Christmas scene
PMR057K-21 Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: Snow on the branches of trees provides a study in black and white near Lake Mösern, overlooking the Inn Valley. Keywords: Alps, winter, Tyrolean Alps, Christmas scene
PMR057K-20 Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: Snow scene near Lake Mösern, overlooking the Inn Valley. Keywords: Alps, winter, Tyrolean Alps, Christmas scene
PMR047K-11 Honduras: Typical landscape in the mountainous centre of Honduras, with a stream wending its way along a stony valley.
PMR046K-04 Costa Rica, Cartago: Sanchiri Lodge gardens, with the road running through a wooded valley below.
PMR045K-16 Austria, Tyrol: Aerial view of the Inn Valley and the snow covered Tyrolean Alps. Keywords: Alps, Alpine panorama, snow covered mountains, winter
PMR025K-01 Australia, New South Wales: Lookout over Jamison Valley near Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains Keywords: Eucalyptus trees, admiring the view
PMR020K-19 Austria, Tyrol, Hinterriss: Picturesque restaurant in the Riss Valley in the Karwendel Mountains. Keywords: Alps, fall
PMR020K-14 Romania, Moldavia, Secu Valley: Newly built monastery seen from the hermit's cave of Saint Theodora. Keywords: monastery, Orthodox, religion, Christian, Carpathian Mountains
PMR020K-13 Romania, Moldavia, Sihastru: High and isolated on a mountainside, the Hermitage church of Danilo Sihastru ("Hermit Daniel") above the Secu Valley, was built and is maintained by four Orthodox monks. Keywords: monastery, religion, Christian, Carpathian Mountains
PMR018K-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: View of the valley of Graswang from the summit of the Sonnenspitze (1622 metres), with the summit cross in the foreground.. Keywords: Alps, open air, hiking paths, mountains
PMR014K-31 Italy, Sicily, Agrigento: view of the town from the valley. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historic, pretzels, Greek temples, culture, Greek civilisation
PMR011K-35 Aerial view of snow covered Dolomites in the Italian Alps, with an isolated peak in the centre. Keywords: Alps, mountains, valleys, peaks, geology
PMR011K-34 Aerial view of snow covered Dolomites in the Italian Alps. Keywords: Alps, mountains, valleys, peaks, geology
PMR011K-33 Aerial view of snow covered Alps in Austria and Italy. Keywords: Alps, mountain ranges, panorama, peaks, valleys, mountains
PMR011K-32 Aerial view of snow covered Alps in Austria and Italy. Keywords: Alps, mountains, valleys, peaks
PMR005K-13 Enjoying the autumn sunshine in the Leitzach Valley near Bayrischzell, with typical crucifix behind. Keywords: picnic, refreshment break
PMR002K-14 Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: Winter view of the valley and mountains from the Panorama path. Keywords: Alps, snow
PMR039K-26 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Graf Arco Brewery, Valley Castle, rebuilt after a fire in 1837. Keywords: beer, alcoholic drinks
PMR038K-08 Namibia, Twyfontein: Engravings of wild animals on the rocks, estimated to be up to 6000 years old. "Uri-Ais" ("Springing Fountain") was the name given to this valley by the natives. Over 2500 engravings have been found. Keywords: rock drawings, prehistoric drawings
PMR037K-14 Namiba: Sightseeing flight from Swakopmund: Kuiseb River Valley - sand to the west, rock to the east. Keywords: sand, desert, aerial view, wind-carved shapes, sand dunes, sandhills
PMR031K-09 Austria, Tyrol: Snow-covered Zugspitze massif from the Leutasch Valley. Keywords: Austrian Alps, winter landscape, Alps
PMR031K-08 Austria, Tyrol: Stream in the Leutasch Valley, with snow-covered Wetterstein Mountains behind. Keywords: Austrian Alps, winter landscape, Alps
PMR073K-12 Spain, Lanzarote: view of Haría in the "Valley of a Thousand Palms" with the extinct volcano "La Mesa" in the background. Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR073K-11 Spain, Lanzarote: view of Haría in the "Valley of a Thousand Palms", with the extinct volcano "La Mesa" in the background. Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR071K-26 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: looking south, over the indented peak of Hohe Munde Mountain, to the Inn Valley and the snow-capped giants in Austria and Italy, 150 kilometres away. Keywords: mountains, nature, Alps, alpine, panorama, good visibility, mountain peaks, Wetterstein Mountains
PMR071K-21 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: the Loisach Valley, leading north, with the peak of Mount Waxenstein in the foreground and Garmisch-Partenkirchen (partly hidden). Keywords: mountains, Wetterstein Mountains, mountain peaks, good visibility, panorama, alpine, Alps, nature
PMR069K-10 Turkey, Lycia, Lydae: Remains of the ancient town of Lydae, on a hill near the Gulf of Fethiye. Here: an unidentified ruined building, and view of the valley and surrounding hills. Keywords: Roman remains, cities of antiquity, archeological excavations, Graeco-Roman remains, Roman architecture, Lycia
PMR065K-27 Germany, Franconia, Essing: Burg Prunn, a mediaeval castle, high on its crag overlooking the Altmühl Valley.
PMR065K-26 Germany, Franconia, Essing: Reflections of houses in the River Altmühl in the Altmühl Valley, with a ruined castle on the cliffs behind.
PMR065K-20 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Farchant: Bird's eye view of the village of Farchant in the Loisach Valley, from Mount Wank. Keywords: Alps, Bavarian Alps
PMR429-03 Madeira, Boca d'Encumeada: view of the mountains to the east just before reaching the Encumeada Pass, with hamlet in the valley. Keywords: island, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR429-01 Madeira, Serra d'Agua: heavily wooded mountains near the centre of the island, traversed by the steep-sided valley of the Ribeira do Pico. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR427-11 Madeira, Ribeira Brava: the town, sited at the foot of a cliff on the south coast, is separated from the Ponta do Sol by a number of road tunnels. The road to Sao Vicente, which bisects the island, starts here. View along the valley, towards the centre of the island. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR427-06 Madeira, Faial: nestling in the mouth of a valley on the north coast, the town is dominated by its modern church. Keywords: island, cultivation, agriculture, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR426-02 Madeira, Sao Roque do Faial: cultivating vines, bananas and other crops on the steep sides of the valley. Keywords: island, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR425-11 Madeira, Funchal: new viaduct over the wild Ribeira de Joao Gomes Valley, with Funchal spread out below, seen from the Botanical Gardens. Keywords: island, tunnel, bridge, construction, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR425-10 Madeira, Funchal: new viaduct over the wild Ribeira de Joao Gomes Valley, seen from the Botanical Gardens. Keywords: island, tunnel, bridge, construction, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR421-08 Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: Eppzirl Valley and Mountains from Seefelder Spitze (2222 metres). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR416-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: a rocky gorge in the Karwendel Mountains near the valley floor, overlooked by some of the highest peaks. Keywords: alpine, woods, conifers, rocks, landscape, crags, craggy
PMR415-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: view of part of the town with the Wettersteinspitze (2152 metres) behind, from the Karwendel Mountains. Keywords: alpine, alpine valley, mountains, panorama
PMR410-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberstdorf: Iller Valley from the snow-covered summit of the Nebelhorn (2224 metres). Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, outdoor life, snow, winter
PMR407-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: summit of Mount Kampenwand from Hochries, with rowan tree berries in the foreground. Keywords: alpine, open air, alpine scenery, mountain-scape, landscape, mountains, alpine valley, hiking
PMR407-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: a hang-glider after launch near the summit of Hochries. Keywords: alpine, open air, alpine scenery, mountain-scape, landscape, mountains, alpine valley, hiking
PMR407-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: hikers climbing Hochries along a rocky path. Keywords: alpine, open air, alpine scenery, mountain-scape, landscape, mountains, alpine valley, hiking
PMR407-01 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: view from Hochries (1569 metres) with mountain hut in the foreground. Keywords: alpine, open air, alpine scenery, mountain-scape, landscape, mountains, alpine valley, hiking
PMR405-03 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Cochem: jetty and promenade on the River Mosel. Keywords: Moselle Valley, boat moorings
PMR404-12 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mosel Valley: part of a backyard in Münstermaifeld, adjoining a small pottery. Keywords: picturesque, doorway, colourful, quaint, courtyard, flowery, sunny spot
PMR404-11 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mosel Valley: view of the River Mosel with town and bridge of Löf, from the vinyards of Burg Thurant. Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, defence, fortifications, national heritage, castle
PMR404-10 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Mosel Valley: Burg Thurant with its twin towers, each of which was once occupied by rival scions of the same family. Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, defence, fortifications, national heritage, castle
PMR404-09 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: entrance (formerly a drawbridge) to Burg Thurant, which overlooks Alken, in the Mosel Valley. Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, castle, national heritage, fortifications, defence
PMR404-08 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: a sunny corner of Wiltberger Schloss (castle) in Alken. Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, picturesque, sun-enjoyment, sun-worship, flowery, courtyard, national heritage
PMR404-07 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: 15th-17th century castle in the Mosel Valley between Kobern and Gondorf, formerly surrounded by water. Keywords: historic place, vinyard, defence, fortifications, national heritage
PMR404-06 Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate: Arnstein Abbey on the River Lahn, with two Romanesque and two Gothic towers. Keywords: historic place, Moselle Valley, picturesque, landscape, panorama, valley, church, architecture, national heritage
PMR392-07 New Zealand, North Island, Rotorua, Wairakei Thermal Valley: area of former thermal activity, now dormant due to neighbouring commercial exploitation of the geothermal sources. Keywords: antipodes, hot springs, eruption, volcano, volcanic, fumerole, geyser, Maori, landscape, picturesque
PMR388-05 Australia, New South Wales: the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley from Echo Point in the Blue Mountains. Keywords: natural, picturesque, wildlife, flora and fauna, bush, nature
PMR383-02 Australia, Queensland, Atherton Tablelands: Lake Tinaroo, a flooded valley, caused by the damming of Downfall Creek. Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness, flora and fauna, wildlife
PMR383-01 Australia, Queensland, Atherton Tablelands: Lake Tinaroo, a flooded valley, caused by the damming of Downfall Creek. Keywords: outback, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness, flora and fauna, wildlife
PMR379-01 Australia, Northern Territory: the Olgas (Kata Tjuta) from the air, with "Lookout Point" centre-right, and the "Valley of the Winds" behind. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR378-06 Australia, Northern Territory: in the "Valley of the Winds" in the Olgas (Kata Tjuta). Keywords: outback, monolith, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR560-6 Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park: this Boab tree (Adansonia gregorii) lurks in its rocky niche like an octopus. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope
PMR560-5 Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park: a grove of Boab saplings (Adansonia gregorii). Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness
PMR560-4 Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park: much-eroded sandstone cliffs by the signed path. Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness
PMR560-3 Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park has its own spectacular "Mini-Bungles", beehive-shaped rocks. Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness
PMR560-1 Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park: the pinnacle, formed from eroded sandstone. Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness
PMR560-02 Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park, with view over Kununurra, the Kimberley's newest town, from one of the hills (most of the buildings are hidden in the trees). Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR556-5 Australia, Western Australia, Walpole: Tree Top Walk in the Valley of the Giants (Karri Trees) near the Rainbow Coast, from where the life in the tree canopy can be watched. Keywords: tropical, aerial way, rain forest, ecology
PMR553-3 Australia, Tasmania: Typical farming countryside approaching Launceston in the Tamar Valley. Keywords: agriculture, fertile, pasture land
PMR553-2 Australia, New South Wales, Blue Mountains: Jamison Valley and the cliffs from Katoomba. Keywords: Eucalyptus forest, gum trees, rock pinnacles, rock outcrops
PMR552-11 Australia, New South Wales, The Blue Mountains: visitors viewing the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley from Echo Point. Keywords: rock pinnacles, rock formations
PMR547-07 France, Savoy, Chamonix: Mont Blanc (4807 metres) from above Plan de la Cry, with the outskirts of Les Houches in the valley. Keywords: Alps, highest mountain, glacial, dramatic, rugged, hiking, scenery, spectacular, alpine, scenic, snow, mountains
PMR546-02 Hinterriss: Riss Valley in the Karwendel Mountains; beech trees on the river bank in vivid autumn colours. Keywords: Alps, russet and gold, fall, colourful
PMR545-9 Moldavia, Sihastria Monastery in the Secu Valley: the new church and the wooden well-house, with part of the old church on the left. Keywords: monastery, Orthodox Church, Orthodox, seclusion, isolation, self dedication, worship
PMR545-8 Moldavia, Sihastria Monastery in the Secu Valley: bell tower with part of the monks' quarters on the left. Keywords: monastery, onion dome, seclusion, isolation, self dedication, worship
PMR545-7 Moldavia, Sihastria Monastery in the Secu Valley: the new church with part of the flower gardens and surrounding wooded countryside where bears still roam. Keywords: monastery, Orthodox, seclusion, isolation, self dedication, worship
PMR545-6 Moldavia, Sihastria Monastery in the Secu Valley: the newly built Orthodox church, with colourful mosaics of holy men on the entry porch. Keywords: monastery, architecture, seclusion, isolation, self dedication, worship
PMR685-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Vorderriss: frost in the Riss Valley, which the sun scarcely reaches in winter, with the Karwendel Mountains behind. Keywords: alpine, bucolic, meadow, Catholic, spring, pasture, Benedictine
PMR544-2 Bran Castle, built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls, now exclusively associated with the "Count Dracula" stories of Bram Stoker which were perhaps based on Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler") the bloodthirsty Prince of Wallachia (born 1431), although the latter did not live in Transylvania. Here: view of the castle from the nearby valley, surrounded by forest. Keywords: Count Dracula, Transylvania, Vampire, Gothic Horror Stories, Bram Stoker, Blood-sucking, Gothic Castle, Spooky, Eerie, Frightening, Bloddthirsty, ghoulish, demonic, devilish, weird, vampirish
PMR684-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bernried on Lake Starnberg: church of the monastery of the former Augustine Prebendary Monks, founded in 1121 by Duke Otto von Valley, seculariized in 1803, and now used for church administration. Keywords: Catholic, Baroque, onion dome
PMR684-06 Austria, Tyrol, Grän: huts in the Sebental (valley), with Mount Aggenstein ion the background. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR684-05 Austria, Tyrol, Grän: autumn colours among the trees round the foot of Mount Sebenspitze, seen from the Sebental (valley). Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR684-02 Austria, Tyrol, Grän: view of Grän village and the Engetal (valley) from the Sonnenalm (1816 metres), with cable car just arriving. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life
PMR675-04 Mongolia, Övörkhangai: picturesque landscape in Orkhon Gol (River) Valley in the Khangaii Nuruu National Park. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR674-12 Mongolia, Övörkhangai: landscape in Orkhon Gol (River) Valley in the Khangaii Nuruu National Park. Trees growing in the shelter of the escarpment. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR674-11 Mongolia, Övörkhangai: landscape in Orkhon Gol (River) Valley in the Khangaii Nuruu National Park. Leaves of Iris lactea plants in the foreground. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR674-10 Mongolia, Övörkhangai: landscape in Orkhon Gol (River) Valley in the Khangaii Nuruu National Park. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR674-02 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: Bachalpsee (lake) (2265 metres a.s.l.) with the Wetterhorn (3701 m.) and the Schreckhorn (4078m.) across the valley, with snowfield in the foreground. Keywords: Alps, mountains, alpine, alpine flowers, snow-capped, outdoor, picturesque, colourful, alpine meadows
PMR673-12 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: the Bachalpsee (mountain lake), 2265 metres high, with the Schreckhorn (4078 metres) across the valley. Keywords: Alps, mountains, alpine, alpine flowers, snow-capped, outdoor, picturesque, colourful, alpine meadows
PMR673-10 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: the Eiger (3970 metres) with cloud-filled valley and the track up to the Bachalpsee (lake). Keywords: Alps, mountains, alpine, alpine flowers, snow-capped, outdoor, picturesque, colourful, alpine meadows, low cloud
PMR626-09 Spain, Lanzarote, Haria: View of the town lying in the high "Valley of the Thousand Palm Trees", with spring flowers in the foreground. Keywords: Canary Islands
PMR624-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View of Mount Waxenstein from the summit of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, showing the bed of a former glacier and the Loisach Valley beyond. Keywords: mountain top, mountaineering, climbing, rocky, cliff, mountain panorama
PMR624-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View of Mount Waxenstein from the summit of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, showing the bed of a former glacier and the Loisach Valley beyond. Keywords: mountain top, mountaineering, climbing, rocky, cliff, mountain panorama
PMR624-05 Turkey, Lycia, Arykanda: The ancient city of Arykanda or Arykandos which may date back to the 20th century BC, disappeared from the map of the known world after the Graeco-Roman inhabitants left, until rediscovered by Charles Fellows in 1838. Since then many Graeco-Roman remains have come to light. Situated on the side of a steep, rocky hill, Arykanda was easy to defend, and required no extensive fortifications. Here: the "State Agora" with retaining walls - the southern wall has collapsed into the valley. Keywords: Greek ruins, Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman ruins, Graeco-Roman architecture, Lycians, archeology, excavations, towns of antiquity
PMR617-11 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Essing: Burg Prunn, perched high on its rocky crag above the Altmühl Valley, dates back to the eleventh century or earlier. Keywords: defensive position, fortified castles, inaccessible, romantic castles, mediaeval castles, Fränkische Schweiz
PMR617-10 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Essing: The wooden bridge which crosses the River Altmühl to provide access to the village of Essing, with the old gate tower commanding the entrance. A ruined tower sits atop the lofty cliff behind. Keywords: limestone cliffs, Altmühl Valley, Fränkische Schweiz
PMR617-09 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Essing: Swans by the wooden bridge which crosses the River Altmühl to provide access to the village of Essing, with the old gate tower commanding the entrance. A ruined tower sits atop the lofty cliff behind. Keywords: limestone cliffs, Altmühl Valley, Fränkische Schweiz
PMR617-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Bird's eye view of the village of Farchant in the Loisach Valley, from Mount Wank (1780 metres). Keywords: mountains, Alps, meadows, nature, conifers, forests
PMR614-05 Bulgaria, Assenovgrad: View of the town and approach road from the Assen Krepost (Fortress). Keywords: panorama of Assenovgrad, valley, forest
PMR613-02 Bulgaria: Preobrashenski ("Transfiguration") Monastery sits high on the rim of the Yantra Valley, about 6 kilometres north of Veliko Tarnovo facing a convent on the opposite side. Main entrance. Keywords: religious building, Orthodox monastery, monks, retreat
PMR613-01 Bulgaria: Preobrashenski ("Transfiguration") Monastery sits high on the rim of the Yantra Valley, about 6 kilometres north of Veliko Tarnovo facing a convent on the opposite side. Part of the living quarters. Keywords: religious building, retreat, monks, Orthodox monastery
PMR609-05 Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: Ski huts on Mount Grubigstein, with the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, behind and the Tyrolean village of Ehrwald in the valley. Keywords: Alps, conifers, fir trees, coniferous forest, alpine meadow
PMR609-03 Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: View of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, from a buttercup-meadow on Mount Grubigstein, with the Tyrolean village of Ehrwald in the valley below. Keywords: Alps, alpine meadow, coniferous forest, fir trees, conifers
PMR584-08 Guatemala: Valley of Rio Motagua about 90 km. before Guatemala City, near San Cristobal Acasaguastlan,
PMR584-07 Guatemala, Valley of Rio Motagua near San Cristobal de Acasaguastlan, about 90 km. from Guatemala City.
PMR576-12 Cyprus, Troodos: Village with Orthodox church in the Marathasa Valley in the High Troödhos Mountains.
PMR574-10 Romania, Giulesti: Wooden church with high tower, typical for the Maramures region, in the village of Giulesti in the Mara Valley.
PMR572-12 Namibia, Twyfelfontein: "Uri-Ais" ("Springing Fountain") was the name given to this valley by the natives; over 2500 rock engravings have been identified here.
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
PMR665-01 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: one of a number of natural bridges in the sandstone outcrops of this protected desert area. Keywords: geology, drought, fantastic rock formations, desert life, Bedouin country, sandstone outcrops, sand, natural caves
PMR569-08 Namibia: Ai-Ais (meaning "boiling hot" in the Khoikhoi language) is a resort in a wide valley where hot mineral springs occur. View of rocks and reeds on the bed of the canyon.
PMR569-07 Namibia: Ai-Ais (meaning "boiling hot" in the Khoikhoi language) is a resort in a wide valley where hot mineral springs occur. View along the canyon from a neighbouring peak, showing the luxuriant growth of reeds on the water course.
PMR569-06 Namibia: Ai-Ais (meaning "boiling hot" in the Khoikhoi language) is a resort in a wide valley where hot mineral springs occur. View of the camping site with restaurant and bar and thermal bath, from a neighbouring peak.
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.
PMR569-04 Namibia: Ai-Ais (meaning "boiling hot" in the Khoikhoi language) is a resort in a wide valley where hot mineral springs occur. Waterhole in the canyon, close to where a troop of black baboons inhabited the cliffs.
PMR663-10 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: the Great Temple, built by the Nabataeans in the first century BC, viewed from the opposite side of the valley, from the Temple of the Winged Lions. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR661-12 Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: the "Ahorn Boden", a large, flat valley floor in the Karwendel Mountains where maples (Acer pseudoplatanus) or "Bergahorn" grow; some have reached an age of 500 years or more. In autumn the coloured foliage attracts thousands of visitors. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature
PMR658-09 France, Périgord, Domme: view of the Dordogne Valley from the belvedere of the "bastide" or fortified town laid out by Philippe le Hardi ("the Bold") in 1281. Keywords: historic, mediaeval, fortifications, national heritage, Dordogne, countryside, wooded countryside
PMR655-11 Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas. The precisely-built terraces, which run from top to bottom of the hill, would have provided more than sufficient agricultural produce for the whole community. Surmounting the terraces is a partially completed Temple of the Sun, abandoned for unknown reasons. Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR655-10 Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas. The precisely-built terraces (right), which run from top to bottom of the hill, would have provided more than sufficient agricultural produce for the whole community. Manyaraki Square centre left. Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR655-09 Peru, Cusco, Ollantaytambo: an Inca town (2792 metres a.s.l.) built by Pachacuti in the 15th century, which largely retains intact the original layout of roads and houses. Many houses are today occupied by descendants of the Incas. The Araqhama quarter of the Inca town, with its square, Manyaraki, and original Inca buildings. Note the grain storage chambers built into the cliff at the rear, and the "face" to their left. Keywords: High Andes, Ullantaytampu, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR655-08 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. The ruins of Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, another part of the Inca Pisac complex (higher than Pisaqa), which contained temples and baths, and had an astronomical significance. In this view the excellence of the construction techniques used by the Incas can be appreciated. The cylindrical protrusions were for pegging the roof. Keywords: High Andes, Cuzco, Qosqo, Inca architecture, Urubamba Valley
PMR655-07 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. The ruins of Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, another part of the Inca Pisac complex (higher than Pisaqa), which contained temples and baths, and had an astronomical significance. Keywords: High Andes, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR655-06 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. The ruins of Pisaqa, the lower part of the Inca Pisac complex, which was destroyed by the Spaniards. Built with unworked stone, unlike Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, so probably former dwelling houses. Keywords: High Andes, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR655-05 Peru, Cusco, Pisac: In the vicinity of Pisac and the "Sacred Valley" a number of important Inca sites are to be found. View of the "Sacred Valley", with the River Vilcanota (which becomes the Urubamba) and part of the modern town of Pisac. Keywords: High Andes, Urubamba Valley, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR655-04 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the site from the "watchman's post", showing the residential section in the foreground, the main square (grassed), "Intiwatana" (astronomical observatory), with the sacred mountain "Huayna Picchu" in the background. In sunshine. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR655-03 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the River Urubamba (right), with the access road, Hiram Bingham Highway, serviced by buses, winding up to the site in a series of hairpin bends. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR655-02 Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu: ruins of a pre-Colombian Inca site situated 2430 metres a.s.l. on a ridge above the Urubamba River (the Inca "Sacred Valley"). Sometimes called "The Lost City of the Incas" because it was not found by the Spanish invaders. Begun in 1430 AD, it was abandoned before completion for reasons which are not yet clear. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. View of the site from the "watchman's post", showing the residential section in the foreground, the main square (grassed), "Intiwatana" (astronomical observatory), with the sacred mountain "Huayna Picchu" in the background. Keywords: High Andes, historic site, Quechua, Inca architecture, Qosqo, Cuzco
PMR654-03 Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: "Valle de la Luna", 12 kilometres west of the town, where erosion has produced a lunar landscape in a valley. Keywords: High Andes, high plain, altiplano, barren, landscape
PMR654-02 Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: "Valle de la Luna", 12 kilometres west of the town, where erosion has produced a lunar landscape in a valley. View of the altiplano with the cordillera in the distance. Keywords: High Andes, high plain, altiplano, barren, landscape
PMR654-01 Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: "Valle de la Luna", 12 kilometres west of the town, where erosion has produced a lunar landscape in a valley. View of the altiplano with the cordillera in the distance. Keywords: High Andes, high plain, altiplano, barren, landscape
PMR65208 Argentina, Jujuy, Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. Hues of red and pink with cultivated fields in the foreground. Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits
PMR652-07 Argentina, Jujuy, Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. Shades of red and ochre, with the ubiquitous yellow daisies in the foreground. Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits
PMR652-06 Argentina, Salta, Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. Cemetery of the village of Maimará with some elaborate graves, and colourful rock formations behind. Keywords: landscape, picturesque, geological formations, rock formations, coloured minerals, mineral deposits
PMR652-05 Argentina, Jujuy, Quebrada (valley) de Purmamarca: the road from Humahuaca to Purmamarca is known as "Las Colorados" for the colourful mineral deposits in the surrounding rocks. View of the valley floor. Keywords: landscape, mineral deposits, coloured minerals, rock formations, geological formations, picturesque
PMR652-04 Argentina, Tucumán: the ruins of a pre-Inca citadel of the Quilmes people, a branch of the Diaguita tribe, who resisted both Incas and Spaniards until forcibly relocated by the latter in 1667 to a reservation near Buenos Aires. The settlement comprised about 5000 persons. Restored in 1978. View from above showing the Calchaquies Valley behind. Keywords: excavations, archeology, ruined settlement, indigenous people
PMR640-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: the woods present a range of autumn colours from green to gold in the Halblech Valley. Keywords: alpine, colourful, autumn leaves, fall, russet and gold, Alps, autumn, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse
PMR640-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: vivid autumn foliage in the Halblech Valley. Keywords: alpine, colourful, autumn leaves, fall, russet and gold, Alps, autumn, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse