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Hong Kong pictures 1958 (8 files)

PM R.HK-35
Hong Kong 1958: Tai Pak floating restaurant, moored in the bay by Aberdeen fishing village.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-34
Hong Kong 1958: view of Aberdeen fishing village and sampans from Aplichau Island. Behind, a Chinese graveyard on the mountainside, and hotels on the top.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-33
Hong Kong 1958: view of Aberdeen fishing village and sampans from Aplichau Island. Behind, a Chinese graveyard on the mountainside, and hotels on the top.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-31
Hong Kong 1958: moored sampans by Aberdeen fishing village, often the only dwelling of the owners.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-30
Hong Kong 1958: sampans in Aberdeen fishing village with a forest of junk masts behind.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-29
Hong Kong 1958: view of the crowded harbour at Aberdeen fishing village, with floating restaurants and Aplichau Island.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

PMR.HK-25
Hong Kong 1958: Sheung Shui village, the last stop on the railway line through the New Territories before the Chinese border.
Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

PMR.HK-11
Hong Kong 1958: Shaukiwan fishing village with sampans.
Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

Travel (741 files)

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

PMR101-03
Austria, Salzkammergut: reflections in the Grundlsee (lake) - view from the village of Gossl, with beach and children playing in a boat.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, autumn, russet, landscape

PMR101-02
Austria, Salzkammergut: reflections in the Grundlsee (lake) - view from the village of Gossl, with moored yacht in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, autumn, russet, landscape

PMR101-01
Austria, Salzkammergut: reflections in the Grundlsee (lake) - view from the village of Gossl, with rowing boat in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, autumn, russet, landscape

PMR100-12
Austria, Salzkammergut: reflections in the Grundlsee (lake) - view from the village of Gossl.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, autumn, russet, landscape

PMR100-09
Austria, Salzkammergut: Mondsee (Moon Lake), from the village of the same name.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, autumn, russet, landscape

PMR099-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: the former Olympic Village (now student accommodation) and Dachau Moss stretching into the distance.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, panorama

PMR099-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Olympia Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games: view of the Olympia Tower, the Swimming Hall, the park, and the Olympic Village, from the top of the (man-made) hill.
Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque

PMR093-03
Austria, Burgenland, Rust: the village square viewed from the church tower, with storks' nest in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, traditional, oriel window, picturesque

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

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

PMR059-08
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

PMR-D11954
Greece, Island of Nisyros: bizarre rock formations near the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, geology, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque

PMR-D11953
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the little blue and white chapel which overlooks the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: colourful, culture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, traditional

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

PMR-D11951
Greece, Island of Nisyros: church and belltower overlooking the village square in the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, traditional

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

PMR-D11949
Greece, Island of Nisyros: view of the caldera and craters of the dormant volcano Stefanos from the mountain-top village if Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, lava, sulphur

PMR-D5887
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: Arab state, barren, bleak, desert city, dirt-track, geology, Gulf State, Islam, limestone, Middle East, Muslim, oasis, picturesque, rocky, rugged, sultanate, treeless, untamed, wild

PMR-D11254
Turkey, Antalya, Lycia, Oludeniz: ruins of a long abandoned Greek village on an island in Gemiler Bay.
Keywords: 1922 emigration, deserted, desolate, houses, isolated, stone-built

pMR-D11239
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: the mediaeval crusader castle with swallowtail castellations on its well preserved walls was built for the Order of the Knights of St. John on the site of the ancient Lycian town of Simena. It dominates the present Turkish village of Kalekoy which can only be reached by boat or on foot.
Keywords: castle, culture, defence, fortifications, fortress, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D11237
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena (Turkish: Kalekoy) can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi.
Keywords: castle, colourful, culture, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D11235
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena (Turkish: Kalekoy) can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi.
Keywords: castle, colourful, culture, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D11234
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena (Turkish: Kalekoy) can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi.
Keywords: castle, colourful, culture, heritage, historic, picturesque

PMR-D7533
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Intricate symmetrical patterns used for the polychrome tiling.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7530
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Intricate symmetrical patterns used for the polychrome tiling.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D10578
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Lake Starnberg: yachts at their moorings near the village of Berg.
Keywords: picturesque, sailing, pleasure boats, landscape, nature, countryside

PMR-D10510
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Rottachspeichersee and the Autobahn A7, with the village of Haag in the foreground, from a hot-air balloon.
Keywords: countryside, alpine foothills, aerial, lighter-than-air, nature

PMR-D9938
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta dos Mosteiros: the village square, surrounded by plane trees, with bandstand and fountain.
Keywords: picturesque, peaceful

PMR-D9937
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta dos Mosteiros: cottages facing the village square, with open air cafe tables.
Keywords: picturesque, peaceful, dwellings

PMR-D9778
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: preserved area of Raised or Ombotrophic Bog between the villages of Ascholding and Egling. Such habitats are acidic and wet, fed only by rain and mineral salts from the atmosphere, and are usually based on a thick layer of peat, which can store more CO2 than a rain forest.
Keywords: countryside, salt-deficient, biotope, ecological, hydrological, nature

PMR-D9777
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: preserved area of Raised or Ombotrophic Bog between the villages of Ascholding and Egling. Such habitats are acidic and wet, fed only by rain and mineral salts from the atmosphere, and are usually based on a thick layer of peat, which can store more CO2 than a rain forest. Here sheep are used to restrict the growth of trees and scrub.
Keywords: countryside, salt-deficient, biotope, ecological, hydrological, nature

PMR-D9776
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ascholding: preserved area of Raised or Ombotrophic Bog between the villages of Ascholding and Egling. Such habitats are acidic and wet, fed only by rain and mineral salts from the atmosphere, and are usually based on a thick layer of peat, which can store more CO2 than a rain forest.
Keywords: countryside, salt-deficient, biotope, ecological, hydrological, nature

PMR-D8752
Chile. Puyuhuapi: situated at the north end of the Seno (Sound) Ventisquero, this pretty village was founded by a group of German immigrants, and had grown to 826 inhabitants at the last census. A colourful display of lilies in the garden of the teashop.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, community, picturesque, Latin America, Andes

PMR-D8751
Chile. Puyuhuapi: situated at the north end of the Seno (Sound) Ventisquero, this pretty village was founded by a group of German immigrants, and had grown to 826 inhabitants at the last census. View of the shore and moored boat.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, community, picturesque, Latin America

PMR-D8750
Chile. Puyuhuapi: situated at the north end of the Seno (Sound) Ventisquero, this pretty village was founded by a group of German immigrants, and had grown to 826 inhabitants at the last census. Here, the illustrated bus stop shelter.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, Andes, Latin America, picturesque, community, colourful

PMR-D8749
Chile. Puyuhuapi: situated at the north end of the Seno (Sound) Ventisquero, this pretty village was founded by a group of German immigrants, and had grown to 826 inhabitants at the last census.
Keywords: South America, Patagonia, community, picturesque, Latin America, Andes

PMR-D8738
Chile. Chaiten: path of the lahar (mud slide) which engulfed the village of Villa Santa Lucia on 16th December 2017 in which five people died. The nearby volcano Chaiten erupted in May 2008, changing the course of the river Blanco which submerged the town of Chaiten.
Keywords: South America, landslide, razing, uprooting, avalanche, devastation, natural disasters, geology, Latin America

PMR-D8736
Chile. Chaiten: path of the lahar (mud slide) which engulfed the village of Villa Santa Lucia on 16th December 2017 in which five people died. The nearby volcano Chaiten erupted in May 2008, changing the course of the river Blanco which submerged the town of Chaiten.
Keywords: South America, landslide, razing, uprooting, avalanche, devastation, natural disasters, geology, Latin America

PMR-D8734
Chile. Chaiten: path of the lahar (mud slide) which engulfed the village of Villa Santa Lucia on 16th December 2017 in which five people died. The nearby volcano Chaiten erupted in May 2008, changing the course of the river Blanco which submerged the town of Chaiten.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, geology, natural disasters, devastation, avalanche, uprooting, razing, landslide

PMR-D8733
Chile. Chaiten: path of the lahar (mud slide) which engulfed the village of Villa Santa Lucia on 16th December 2017 in which five people died. The nearby volcano Chaiten erupted in May 2008, changing the course of the river Blanco which submerged the town of Chaiten.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, geology, natural disasters, devastation, avalanche, uprooting, razing, landslide

PMR-D8732
Chile. Chaiten: path of the lahar (mud slide) which engulfed the village of Villa Santa Lucia on 16th December 2017 in which five people died. The nearby volcano Chaiten erupted in May 2008, changing the course of the river Blanco which submerged the town of Chaiten.
Keywords: South America, landslide, razing, uprooting, avalanche, devastation, natural disasters, geology, 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-D8372
Greece, Island of Naxos: a typical village in the interior.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, Cyclades, historic, heritage, landscape, panorama, settlement

PMR-D8191
Norway, Hordaland, close-up of the church and houses in the village of Modalen, at the end of the Osterfjord.
Keywords: Scandinavia, isolated, fjord, countryside, nature, landscape, scenic, picturesque

PMR-D8190
Norway, Hordaland, approaching the village of Modalen, at the end of the Osterfjord.
Keywords: Scandinavia, isolated, fjord, countryside, nature, landscape, scenic, picturesque

PMR-D8143
Norway, Rogaland, Erfjord: jetty on the Erfjorden where the villagers' boats are usually moored.
Keywords: Scandinavia, waterside, landing stage, fjord

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

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-D7909
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: colourful house facades in the upper village, adjacent to the castle, with the watertower in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, colourful, cobblestones

PMR-D7908
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Schillingsfürst: the hostelry adjacent to the castle, seen from the square of the upper village, with stone fountain in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, cobblestones, colourful, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR-D7737
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Aidling: view of the village with snow-covered Alps and the Riegsee (lake) in the background, from the Aidlinger Höhe.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, spring

PMR-D7736
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Aidling: view of the village with snow-covered Alps and the Riegsee (lake) in the background, from the Aidlinger Höhe.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, spring

PMR-D7539
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
View of the exterior, the stonework somewhat in need of restoration.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7535
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Polychrome mosaics on a domed ceiling will soon be in need of restoration.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7534
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Intricate "stalactite" stucco decoration over the archways.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic, artistic

PMR-D7532
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
A pleasing view of the landscape through a wrought iron window arch.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7531
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Intricate "stalactite" stucco decoration over the archways.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic, artistic

PMR-D7529
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Pattern used for the polychrome tiling.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7528
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Cedarwood was used for the carved doors and ceiling frieze and polychrome faience tiles adorn the walls.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7527
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
Cedarwood was used for the carved doors and ceiling frieze.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb

PMR-D7526
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
The walls and column arches are covered with the finest stucco work.
Keywords: Africa, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, architecture, culture, national heritage, historic, artistic

PMR-D7525
Morocco, Telouet: the Palace of Glaoui on the caravan route from the Sahara to Marakesh over the High Atlas Mountains was the home of the wealthy Glaoui family. Built in the 1860s and extended in the early 20th century, no cost was spared on the interior decoration. It lies at 1800 metres a.s.l. near the Berber village of Telouet.
A House Bunting made its nest in one of the filigree stucco lamp-holders.
Keywords: Africa, artistic, historic, national heritage, culture, architecture, 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-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-D7490
Morocco, Tineghir: walking in the luxuriant vegetation of the oasis near the river Todra. Many Berber villages are being abandoned for more modern accommodation, and the adobe walls are crumbling.
Keywords: Africa, fields, crops, oasis, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, nature, landscape

PMR-D7489
Morocco, Tineghir: walking in the luxuriant vegetation of the oasis near the river Todra. Many Berber villages are being abandoned for more modern accommodation, and the adobe walls are crumbling.
Keywords: Africa, landscape, nature, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim, oasis, crops, fields

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-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-D7471
Morocco, Rissani: Ksar Abouam, a former Alaouite Wasir's fortified village dating from the 19th century, recently restored by UNESCO. This was inhabited by a whole self-contained community with granaries, mosque and hammam. The Alaouite dynasty, which has ruled Morocco since 1631, originated here.
The well, in the main courtyard.
Keywords: Africa, tradition, culture, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim

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

PMR-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-D7039
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Essendilene: Berber village in the canyon and site of the communal fire.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7029
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Tuareg guest accommodation in the village of Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO

PMR-D7001
Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park: Tuareg guest huts in the village of Iherir.
Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber

PMR-D6865
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Jachenau: view of the village and parish church, St. Nikolaus, dating back to 1291.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, onion dome, autumn

PMR-D6839
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberaudorf: tower and onion dome of the baroque Church of Our Lady.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, architecture, flowers, village

PMR-D6831
Ireland, County Kerry, Sneem: colourful cottages, seen from the village green.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, rural

PMR-D6807
Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilmurvey: the path from the village up to Dun Aonghasa prehistoric fort, believed to be about 2000 years old, which stands on the edge of a 60-metre sheer cliff.
Keywords: heritage, culture, picturesque, fortress, defence, prehistoric, Dun Aengus

PMR-D6775
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara, Ballyconneely: customers spill out of the pubs and restaurants on to the street during a balmy summer evening.
Keywords: village, street scene, throngs, drinkers, pedestrians

PMR-D6774
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara, Ballyconneely: customers spill out of the pubs and restaurants on to the street during a balmy summer evening.
Keywords: village, street scene, throngs, drinkers, pedestrians

PMR-D6771
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara, Ballyconneely: fishing boats pulled up on to the beach, overlooked by a row of cottages on the main road,
Keywords: village, harbour, sailing boats, quayside, sea-shore

PMR-D6770
Ireland, County Galway, Connemara, Ballyconneely: fishing boats moored to the jetty, overlooked by a row of cottages on the main road,
Keywords: village, harbour, sailing boats, quayside, sea-shore

PMR-D6759
Ireland, County Mayo, Cong: stone cross and picuresque pub in the village square.
Keywords: monument, historic, heritage, colourful, traditional

PMR-D6698
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Cushendun: the village is known for its Cornish-style cottages , designed by Clough Williams-Ellis, architect of Portmeirion, now owned by the National Trust.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque

PMR-D6697
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Cushendun: the village is known for its Cornish-style cottages , designed by Clough Williams-Ellis, architect of Portmeirion, now owned by the National Trust. The village pub.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, picturesque

PMR-D6696
Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Cushendun: the village is known for its Cornish-style cottages , designed by Clough Williams-Ellis, architect of Portmeirion. View of the harbour.
Keywords: heritage, historic, architecture, culture, fishing boats, picturesque

PMR-D6264
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Harburg: view of the village from the stone bridge with reflections in the River Wörnitz.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D5913
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: cultivated terraces adjacent to the village of A'Sheregah on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rocky, wild, geology, limestone, chasm, agriculture, crops

PMR-D5911
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: view of the village of A'Sheragah with its terraces and falaj (irregation channel) on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5910
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: a tiled doorway in the village of Al Ayn on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, faience, ceramic, colourful

PMR-D5909
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: view of the village of Al Aqr from Al Ayn on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5908
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: a natural water hole near the village of Al Ayn, overlooking Wadi Al Ayn.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5907
Oman, the Saiq Plateau: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the village of Al Ayn, with a terrace of gardens in the foreground.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5906
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view of the village of Al Aqr from the village of Al Ayn, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5904
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view along Wadi Al Ayn, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains from the Saiq Plateau, with the village of Al Ayn on its rocky spur in the foreground, and A'Sheragah in the distance.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5900
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, with the village of Al Ayn on its rocky spur.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5899
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn, with the village of A'Sheragah and its terraces.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5898
Oman, the Saih Katenah: view from Lady Di's Point, 2200m, in the Jebel Akhdar Mountains on the Saiq Plateau, on the lip of Wadi Al Ayn. Villages of A'Sheragah (left) and Al Ayn (right) on the far side.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, chasm

PMR-D5897
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis

PMR-D5896
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis

PMR-D5895
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5894
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: entrance to the village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis

PMR-D5890
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5889
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5888
Oman, Birkat al Mawz: a village of abandoned mudbrick buildings at the foot of a spectacular stone outcrop, surrounded by a sea of date palms.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, oasis

PMR-D5857
Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): the village is a green oasis in barren surroundings
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque

PMR-D5855
Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): the village stands on a steep hillside; the inhabitants are accustomed to the steps.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque

PMR-D5854
Oman, Misfat al Abryeen (Misfah al Abriyin): the ruined watchtower overlooking the village.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone

PMR-D5843
Oman: the village of Bilad Sayt in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, traditional

PMR-D5842
Oman: the village of Bilad Sayt in Wadi Bani Awf in the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi).
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, traditional

PMR-D5790
Oman, Muscat: village surrounded by dark, barren crags, on the coast east of Muscat.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime, rocks, cliffs

PMR-D5789
Oman, Muscat: village surrounded by dark, barren crags, on the coast east of Muscat.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, geology, maritime, rocks, cliffs

PMR-D5416
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayrischzell: view of the village with Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres) behind, from Mount Seeberg (1538 metres).
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D1242
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 the monastery and village from a lookout above Hepo Ri.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D5786
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the village of Schliersee reflected in the calm waters of Lake Schlier, seen from the promenade.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, autumn colours, russet and gold, fall, Golden October, colourful, fallen leaves, long shadows

PMR-D5785
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the village of Schliersee reflected in the calm waters of Lake Schlier, seen from the promenade.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, autumn colours, russet and gold, fall, Golden October, colourful, fallen leaves, long shadows

PMR-D5784
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the village of Schliersee reflected in the calm waters of Lake Schlier.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, autumn colours, russet and gold, fall, Golden October, colourful

PMR-D5782
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Birkenstein: view of the village with trees in autumn colours, and the Alps in the background.
Keywords: turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, mountains, geraniums, chalet, fallen leaves

PMR-D5709
Greece, Island of Amorgos: path down to the coast and monastery from the hilltop village of Chora, 300 metres above the sea.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades

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

PMR-D5707
Greece, Island of Amorgos: the Venetian fortification, Apano Kastro, built in 1290, rises above the centre of the hilltop village of Chora, 300 metres above the harbour.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5706
Greece, Island of Amorgos: pavement cafe in the hilltop village of Chora, 300 metres above the harbour.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5669
Greece, Island of Milos: the belltower of the church at Mandrakia, a fishing village.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, architecture

PMR-D5668
Greece, Island of Milos: the outer harbour at Mandrakia, a fishing village.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, boats

PMR-D5667
Greece, Island of Milos: the tiny inner harbour at Mandrakia, a fishing village, with its gaily painted steps.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful

PMR-D5666
Greece, Island of Milos: the tiny inner harbour at Mandrakia, a fishing village, with its gaily painted steps.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful

PMR-D5665
Greece, Island of Milos: the tiny inner harbour at Mandrakia, a fishing village.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, boats

PMR-D5664
Greece, Island of Milos: the tiny inner harbour at Mandrakia, a fishing village.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, boats

PMR-D5663
Greece, Island of Milos: the tiny inner harbour at Mandrakia, a fishing village.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, Venus de Milo, colourful, boats

PMR-D5620
Greece, Island of Milos: the town of Tripiti, spread along the ridge, with the colourful fishermen's houses in the village of Klima, at the foot of the hill.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5619
Greece, Island of Milos: the town of Tripiti, spread along the ridge, with the colourful fishermen's houses in the village of Klima, at the foot of the hill.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, heritage, Cyclades, geology, vulcanism, Venus de Milo

PMR-D5588
Greece, Island of Santorini: the cliff-top village of Oia on its red volcanic rocks, with a small harbour below.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5586
Greece, Island of Santorini: the cliff-top village of Oia, with a distant view of Fira, across the caldera.
Keywords: Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Cyclades, Thera, Thira

PMR-D5492
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the little blue and white chapel which overlooks the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage

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

PMR-D5490
Greece, Island of Nisyros: artistic pulpit in the Orthodox parish church in the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, frescoes, iconostasis

PMR-D5489
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the interior of the Orthodox parish church in the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, frescoes, iconostasis

PMR-D5488
Greece, Island of Nisyros: distant view of the mountainous Turkish mainland, wreathed in clouds, from the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, mysterious

PMR-D5487
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the little blue and white chapel which overlooks the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, pristine

PMR-D5486
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the interior of the little blue and white chapel which overlooks the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, Orthodox, frescoes, iconostasis

PMR-D5485
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the little blue and white chapel which overlooks the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, pristine

PMR-D5484
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the little blue and white chapel which overlooks the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, pristine

PMR-D5483
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the little blue and white chapel which overlooks the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, colourful, heritage, pristine

PMR-D5482
Greece, Island of Nisyros: view of the main crater of the dormant volcano, Stefanos, from the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, geology, vulcanology

PMR-D5481
Greece, Island of Nisyros: view of the crater of the dormant volcano, Stefanos, from the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, geology, vulcanology

PMR-D5480
Greece, Island of Nisyros: view of the crater of the dormant volcano, Stefanos, from the mountain-top village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque, geology, vulcanology

PMR-D5479
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the mountain-top village of Nikeia, which overlooks the dormant volcano, Stefanos.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, picturesque

PMR-D5415
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayrischzell: view of the village church from Mount Seeberg (1538 metres).
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D5413
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayrischzell: view of the village from Mount Seeberg (1538 metres).
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D5412
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayrischzell: view of the village church from Mount Seeberg (1538 metres).
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D5410
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayrischzell: view of the village from Mount Seeberg (1538 metres).
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D5401
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), Sary-Tash: this village lies at an altitude of 3200 metres and is surrounded by high mountains. The villagers live from horse and sheep breeding. A small Kyrgyz girl, dressed against the cold.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, farmhouses, plain, grassland, cattle

PMR-D5400
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), Sary-Tash: this village lies at an altitude of 3200 metres and is surrounded by high mountains. The villagers live from horse and sheep breeding. A small Kyrgyz girl, dressed against the cold.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, farmhouses, plain, grassland, cattle

PMR-D5399
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), Sary-Tash: this village lies at an altitude of 3200 metres and is surrounded by high mountains. The villagers live from horse and sheep breeding. View, with the distant snow-covered Pamir mountains which reach heights of over 7000 metres.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, farmhouses, plain, grassland, cattle, isolated

PMR-D5398
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), Sary-Tash: this village lies at an altitude of 3200 metres and is surrounded by high mountains. The villagers live from horse and sheep breeding. View of the distant snow-covered Pamir mountains which reach heights of over 7000 metres.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, farmhouses, plain, grassland, cattle, isolated

PMR-D5397
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), Sary-Tash: this village lies at an altitude of 3200 metres and is surrounded by high mountains. The villagers live from horse and sheep breeding.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, farmhouses, plain, grassland, isolated

PMR-D5396
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), Sary-Tash: this village lies at an altitude of 3200 metres and is surrounded by high mountains. The villagers live from horse and sheep breeding. View of the snow-covered Pamir mountains which reach heights of over 7000 metres.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, farmhouses, plain, grassland, cattle

PMR-D5395
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), Sary-Tash: this village lies at an altitude of 3200 metres and is surrounded by high mountains. The villagers live from horse and sheep breeding. View of the snow-covered Pamir mountains which reach heights of over 7000 metres.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, farmhouses, plain, grassland, cattle, isolated

PMR-D5127
Uzbekistan, Surkhandarya Province: the hollow trunk of a plane tree 950 years old under government protection has been used as a school during the October Revolution, as a village administration office, as a library for a cavalry regiment and latterly as a village shop. The present caretaker is an Uzbek woman with a drinks and souvenirs stall.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, curiosity, attraction, wonder

PMR-D5126
Uzbekistan, Surkhandarya Province: the hollow trunk of a plane tree 950 years old under government protection has been used as a school during the October Revolution, as a village administration office, as a library for a cavalry regiment and latterly as a village shop.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, curiosity, attraction

PMR-D5039
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), Sary-Tash: this village lies at an altitude of 3200 metres and is surrounded by high mountains. The villagers live from horse and sheep breeding. A number of yurts provide auxilliary accommodation for visitors.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, farmhouses

PMR-D5038
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), Sary-Tash: this village lies at an altitude of 3200 metres and is surrounded by high mountains. The villagers live from horse and sheep breeding.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, farmhouses

PMR-D5037
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), Sary-Tash: this village lies at an altitude of 3200 metres and is surrounded by high mountains. A group of sheep enjoying the sun's warmth.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, farmhouses, livestock

PMR-D5036
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), Sary-Tash: this village lies at an altitude of 3200 metres and is surrounded by high mountains. Free-roaming horses with foals.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, farmhouses, livestock

PMR-D5035
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), Sary-Tash: this village lies at an altitude of 3200 metres and is surrounded by high mountains. Free-roaming horses with foals.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, farmhouses, livestock

PMR-D5034
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), Sary-Tash: this village lies at an altitude of 3200 metres and is surrounded by high mountains. The villagers live from horse and sheep breeding.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, farmhouses

PMR-D5033
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), Sary-Tash: this village lies at an altitude of 3200 metres and is surrounded by high mountains. The villagers live from horse and sheep breeding.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, farmhouses

PMR-D5032
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), Sary-Tash: this village lies at an altitude of 3200 metres and is surrounded by high mountains. The villagers live from horse and sheep breeding.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, farmhouses

PMR-D5026
Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), Sary-Tash: this village lies at an altitude of 3200 metres and is surrounded by high mountains. The villagers live from horse and sheep breeding.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, farmhouses

PMR-D4426
The Philippines, Samar Island: lush vegetation crowds the banks of the river near the village of Longsub.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, lush, verdant, cultivation, crop, grain, staple

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

PMR-D4423
The Philippines, Samar Island: the path through rice fields to the village of Longsub, with domesticated Pearl or Helmeted Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) in the foreground.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, lush, verdant, cultivation, crop, grain, staple

PMR-D4422
The Philippines, Samar Island: fields of rice surrounding the village of Longsub.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, lush, verdant, cultivation, crop, grain, staple

PMR-D4421
The Philippines, Samar Island: crossing a river to the neighbouring village, Longsub.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, lush, verdant, outrigger, boat

PMR-D4419
The Philippines, Samar Island: crossing a river to the neighbouring village, Longsub.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, lush, verdant, outrigger, boat

PMR-D4418
The Philippines, Samar Island: crossing a river to the neighbouring village, Longsub.
Keywords: Samar Island, landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, river, lush, verdant, outrigger, boat

PMR-D4362
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: a row of new restaurants in Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village, backed by wooded karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4361
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with the golden cupolas of its mosque, backed by massive karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4360
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with the golden cupolas of its mosque, backed by massive karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4359
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: a "street" in the bazaar of Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4358
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with rows of moored boats, backed by steep karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4357
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with rows of moored boats, backed by steep karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4356
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: one of the colourful "streets" of Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4355
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: one of the colourful "streets" of Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

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

PMR-D4353
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with long tail boats in the foreground, and the golden minarets of the mosque in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4352
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: approaching Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village, backed by massive karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4351
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: approaching Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with its prominent mosque, backed by massive karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4350
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: approaching Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village with its prominent mosque, backed by massive karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4110
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula: ruined houses and former garden walls in the deserted Greek village of Kalamaki.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, ruins, archeology, historic

PMR-D4109
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula: ruined houses and working surfaces in the deserted Greek village of Kalamaki.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, ruins, archeology, historic

PMR-D4108
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula: ruined houses and working surfaces in the deserted Greek village of Kalamaki.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, ruins, archeology, historic

PMR-D4107
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula: approaching the deserted Greek village of Kalamaki: a ruined watch tower.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, ruins, archeology, historic

PMR-D4106
Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula: landing with ship's boat for an excursion to the deserted Greek village of Kalamaki.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship

PMR-D4066
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth: maypole in the market place.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, culture, mediaeval, village, cobblestones

PMR-D4064
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth, Landesgartenschau 2016 (Garden Show): model village - St Georgen with its lake (gravel) about 1760.
Keywords: picturesque, exhibition, gardening, hoticulture, botany, flowers, annuals , perennials, colourful, park

PMR-D4063
Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth, Landesgartenschau 2016 (Garden Show): model village - St Georgen with its lake (gravel) about 1760.
Keywords: picturesque, exhibition, gardening, hoticulture, botany, flowers, annuals , perennials, colourful, park

PMR-D2783
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
View of the reconstructed units and perimeter wall from above.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2782
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
The largest unit (chief's house ?) has additional internal supports for the roof.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2781
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick
General view of the site and car park from the north-west..
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2780
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
Entrance to the village was through this narrow opening in the perimeter wall.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2779
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
Newly started excavations at the top end of the site.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2778
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
Specially shaped stones for grinding grain (?).
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2777
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
The lowest level of the excavations, known as "Zone A".
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2776
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
Remains of several units in situ, with a larger one behind.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2775
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
Partially completed unit of a type which may have been used for storage.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2774
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
"Cross section" of a dwelling showing the method of construction and wood/mud roof.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2773
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
Four dwellings in various stages of completion.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2772
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
Part of the reconstructed enclosure wall with two dwellings.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D2771
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
Three of the accurately reconstructed dwellings.
in the archeological park.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D1013
Thailand, Chiang Mai: a young Hmong girl from a mountain village, with traditional headdress.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

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

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

PMR-D0986
Myanmar, Bagan: view of the access road to Mount Popa, with village at the foot of the hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0895
Myanmar, Mandalay: villagers crossing U Bein's Teak Bridge on Taungthaman Lake, near Amarapura. At 1.2 kilometres, it is the world's longest.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma

PMR-D0892
Myanmar, Mandalay: figures of monks in Kyauktawgyi Paya, in Taungthaman Village, near Amarapura.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0756
Germany, Upper Bavaria: The village of Eng, in the Karwendel Mountains, is noted for its alpine cheese.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life

PMR-D0531
Cyprus, Omodos, in the Tröodos Mountains: an orange tree in a village garden.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, colourful, traditional houses, old quarter, photogenic

PMR-D0528
Cyprus, Omodos, in the Tröodos Mountains: the village square, with gathering storm clouds.
Keywords: pedestrian zone, cobbled street, traditional houses, tavern, old quarter, photogenic

PMR-D0449
Greece, Island of Nisyros: houses in the village of Mandraki.
Keywords: Dodecanese, island hopping, moorings, pleasure boats, fishing boats, yachts, harbour, Hellas, Greek Islands

PMR-D0446
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the path to the hilltop village of Nikeia.
Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, harbour, yachts, fishing boats, pleasure boats, moorings, island hopping

PMR-D0336
Austria, Tyrol, Grän: the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain, with the village of Ehrwald, from Mount Grubigstein.
Keywords: alpine, cold, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

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

PMR-D0156
Cyprus, Troödos: snow ploughs clearing the roads in Tröodos village in the Troödos Mountains in December 2008.
Keywords: winter , winter wonderland, snowy, picturesque, cold

PMR-D0155
Cyprus, Troödos: snow plough clearing the roads in Tröodos village in the Troödos Mountains in December 2008.
Keywords: winter , winter wonderland, snowy, picturesque, cold

PMR-D0154
Cyprus, Troödos: snow, cleared from the roads in Tröodos village in the Troödos Mountains in December 2008, with a threatening sky.
Keywords: winter , cold, picturesque, snowy, winter wonderland

PMR361-09
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland: Jungfrau and Silberhorn, seen over the roofs of Wengen village.
Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery, alpine meadows, chalets

PMR360-06
France, Haute-Savoie: recently completed (1992) skiing village of Avoriaz, above Morzine, waits for the snow........
Keywords: architecture, winter sports, holidays, tourism, accommodation, apartments, renting, alpine, community, Portes du Soleil, trekking, golf

PMR360-03
France, Haute-Savoie, Montriond: Les Lindarets, the village of goats, high in the mountains.
Keywords: alpine, chalets, goatskins, pelts

PMR349-10
India: a local family outside their mud-walled, thatched house in a small country village on the road from Agra to Gwalior.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, gables, timber-frame, half timbered, wattle and daub, München, capital city

PMR344-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria: part of the village of Bayerischzell from the top of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), with snow-capped Austrian and Italian Alps in the far distance. The little chapel can be seen in the left foreground.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama

PMR344-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria: part of the village of Bayerischzell from the top of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres), with snow-capped Alps in the far distance.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, panorama

PMR312-08
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: view of the town, its vineyards and surrounding hills from above.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, medieval, countryside, landscape

PMR312-07
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: fountain, with the Banque Agricole and old houses with traditional arched doorways.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, heritage, cobblestones

PMR312-06
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: entrance to the Restaurant "au Petit Gourmet" with its handsome wrought iron sign.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR312-05
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: outside the town wall.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones, fortifications, defence

PMR312-04
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: red tablecloths distinguish the outdoor tables of the Hotel du Dolder.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones, diners

PMR312-03
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: fountain by the north gate with view down the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR312-02
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: part of the town square and half timbered buildings at the top of the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR312-01
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: one of the side alleys with glimpse of the church tower.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-12
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: Hotel/Restaurant "Le Sarment d'Or" in a side street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-11
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: diners in the main square, surrounded by historic, half timbered houses.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-10
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: open air restaurant in a leafy, secluded courtyard.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, heritage, dining

PMR311-09
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: view of the north gatetower, the Dolder, with cafe tables on the street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-08
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: courtyard off the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-07
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: wine house "Hugel" on the main street.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

PMR311-06
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: main street with one of mny wine houses.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones, medieval

PMR311-05
France, Alsace, Riquewihr, a well preserved mediaeval village on the edge of the Vosges: half timbered houses near the south gate.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, medieval, timber-frame, lathe and plaster, heritage, cobblestones

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

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

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

PMR282-05
Turkey, Pergamon: villager proudly displaying a newly-shot male Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus).
Keywords: ornithology, birds, hunter, shooting, gun sport, kill, booty

PMR282-04
Turkey: red roofs of the village of Bademli, opposite the island of Lesvos.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, landscape, dwellings, houses

PMR280-06
England, Suffolk, Framlingham: the church tower, from the village square.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, telephone kiosk, pillar box, street scene

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

PMR275-02
U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: Tudor architecture reminiscent of Hampton Court and an old village cross help to provide an authentic picture of England.
Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation

PMR267-12
U.S.A., Florida, Everglades National Park: airboat returning to the Miccosukee Village after a high speed trip across the marshes. The driver is a Miccosukee Indian.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, mangrove swamp, river of grass, waterbirds, marshland, reservation

PMR262-10
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: church and landing place on the River Mosel of the 1000-year-old wine-growing village of Kesten. Vine-covered slopes in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Rheinland-Pfalz, wine-growing, grapes, vineyards, cultivation

PMR262-08
Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: a small wine-growing village with church reflected in the waters of the River Mosel, with vine-covered slopes in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, Rheinland-Pfalz, German flag, wine-growing, grapes, vineyards, cultivation

PMR249-10
Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: village church near Serrara Fontana.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, photogenic, architecture, belltower

PMR249-09
Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: fishing village of Sant' Angelo on the south coast, from the road near Serrara Fontana, showing the cultivated terraces on the hillside.
Keywords: cliffs, picturesque, colourful, jetty, fishing boats, promenade, photogenic, steep hillside, landscape

PMR245-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Bavaria Film Studios (Geiselgasteig), Grünwald. Film set for an American "Toyland" children's TV film, with pink & white chalets and "go-cars".
View of the "town hall" and "candy factory" from the verandah of a chalet. (The set was originally a mining village with pit-head buildings for a German TV series).
Keywords: München, colourful, filming, fairy tale, make-believe, story-book, fantasy

PMR245-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Neuschwanstein Castle, the village of Schwangau, and Lake Forggen, seen from Mount Säuling, with birch tree in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR245-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Neuschwanstein Castle, the village of Schwangau, and Lake Forggen, seen from Mount Säuling.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR244-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Neuschwanstein Castle, the village of Schwangau, and Lake Forggen, seen from Mount Säuling.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

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

PMR232-03
Greece: the fishing village of Parga, on the west coast, just south of Corfu.
Keywords: culture, architecture, picturesque, colourful, bay, jetty

PMR231-06
Greece: village of Artemisia in th Taygetos Mountains, with white blossom trees in the foreground.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, mountain range, landscape, winding road

PMR222-12
England, Worlingham, Suffolk: snow scene in a village garden.
Keywords: picturesque, winter, white, cold, freezing, frost

PMR214-12
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: yellow water lily buds on the margins of the lake in the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Park, laid out by the Marquis de Girardin between 1763 and 1778 in the English style, with the chateau and village in the distance.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape

PMR214-10
France, Picardy, Ermenonville: the village of Ermenonville with statue of Rousseau and one of the mediaeval towers used for collecting tolls when this was rhe only road through the marshes which covered this area of Ermenonville.
Keywords: architecture, castle, historic, Rousseau, park, memorial, countryside, nature, landscape, rural

PMR212-11
France: Church of Our Lady of L'Epine, late Gothic, completed in 1527, in the village of L'Epine near Chalons-sur-Marne.
Keywords: architecture, Christian, Catholic, religion

PMR-D4000
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: display of colourful Chinese lanterns in front of a lantern shop.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, lights

PMR-D3999
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: display of colourful Chinese lanterns in front of a lantern shop.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, lights

PMR-D3998
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: night view of Xishi River, with Chinese lanterns reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3997
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: night view of Xishi River, with the lanterns of a restaurant and a traditional bridge reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3996
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: night view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences, their lights reflected in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3995
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3994
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3993
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3992
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: evening view of Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, boat, barge, lights

PMR-D3898
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: a shoemaker plying his trade on the pavement.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, artisan, cobbler, enterprise, trade, business

PMR-D3897
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: local woman conveying hens in a pair of baskets on a pole.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, livestock, poultry, chickens

PMR-D3896
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: colourful local costumes displayed for sale in the store.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, clothes, frocks, dresses, fashion, models, souvenirs

PMR-D3895
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: feeding time for a pair of cows in a back yard.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, carpentry, livestock, farming

PMR-D3894
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: bundles of drying rice on a bridge-rail, with the historic wooden houses in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3893
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river whose water level is retained by weirs.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3892
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: view of the "Drum Tower" and square from the top floor of the hotel.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3891
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: drying the black, hammered cloth and various carpets on a bridge on the outskirts of the village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3890
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: one of the "Wind and Rain" covered bridges over the river, with the "Drum Tower" in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3889
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: colourful dragons adorn the front of the "Drum Tower".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3888
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the "Drum Tower", reflected in the pool.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3887
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: a weir raises the level of the river to provide reflections of the wooden buildings.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3886
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the pedestrian boardwalk follows the stream into the centre of the village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3885
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: view of the old wooden buildings from a bridge over the stream.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3884
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: one of the youngest members of the Dong community.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, child, boy, toddler

PMR-D3883
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: view of the old wooden buildings from a bridge over the stream.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3882
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: a local artisan, weaving a basket.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, handicrafts, basketry, skills

PMR-D3881
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: large racks of drying rice form one side of the square, with the "Drum Tower" visible in the background. With the stage, or podium, in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, harvest, grain

PMR-D3880
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: large racks of drying rice form one side of the square, with the "Drum Tower" visible in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, harvest, grain

PMR-D3879
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: woman washing beansprouts in a bowl.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, food

PMR-D3878
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the traditional black cloth being hammered to produce a gloss. After many hours of hammering and washing, the value increases accordingly.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, artisan, textiles, clothing

PMR-D3877
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the "Drum Tower" reflected in the town pool, with rice drying in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3876
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: young woman washing clothes by the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, laundry, washday

PMR-D3875
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river whose water level is retained by weirs.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3874
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3873
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river, where they are mirrored in the water.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3872
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3871
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the historic wooden houses on the main street back onto the river whose water level is retained by weirs.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, reflections

PMR-D3870
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: historic wooden houses on the main street, with wooded hills behind.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, colourful

PMR-D3869
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: historic wooden houses on the main street, with wooded hills behind.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, colourful

PMR-D3868
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: hanging out lengths of black, hammered cloth to dry.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, Kam, artisan

PMR-D3867
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: pink hibiscus flowers.
Keywords: blooms, botany, flora, shrubs, colourful, horticulture

PMR-D3866
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: handsome traditional buildings at the entrance to the village, with wooded hills as a backdrop.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, pagodas

PMR-D3865
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: the main road flies past the village on a lofty viaduct.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, bridge, engineering, construction

PMR-D3863
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: colourfully-dressed Miao woman with baskets on a carrying-pole.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

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

PMR-D3861
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: red peppers drying in the sun, behind, the rolling countryside disappearing into the mist.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, landscape, colourful

PMR-D3860
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: typical wooden houses, clustered on a steep hill.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, woodworkers

PMR-D3859
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: the rice harvest drying on high racks.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3858
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: one of the village hunters, dressed in black, hammered cloth.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3857
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: one of the village hunters, dressed in black, hammered cloth, with his ancient muzzle-loading gun.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3856
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: young Miao girl with colourful dress.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

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

PMR-D3854
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Basha/Biasha Miao Village: pretty Miao girl wearing the traditional black, hammered cloth jacket.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3853
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses in a terrace, drying clothes,
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3852
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses, two women washing onions.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3851
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses, drying material, piled-up logs, cooking rice in a wok.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3850
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses, drying rice, drying cotton, firewood in a pile.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3849
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: a Miao village on the River Doliu, with traditional wooden houses, drying rice, firewood in a pile.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, street scene

PMR-D3846
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang: the "Drum Tower" traditionally serves as an assembly hall in Dong villages, where the citizens are summoned by a beaten drum.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan

PMR-D3840
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: bundles of rice, drying in the sun, on the front of a house in the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3839
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the newer houses in the Dong village are brick-built. Reflections in the river.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3838
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden houses in the Dong village, with stream and signpost in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3837
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: harvesting rice in the fields of the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam, crop, grain

PMR-D3836
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: view of the Dong village, with its traditional wooden houses and two "Drum Towers".
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3834
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: cultivated fields in the middle of the Dong village, with the roof of a wayside pavilion in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3832
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden house with restaurant on the ground floor, in the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3829
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden houses in the Dong village, with the "Drum Tower" or assembly hall, in the background at the foot of the hill terraces, and rice field in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3828
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the village square, in use for drying rice.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3827
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: cultivated land in the centre of the Dong village is heavily cropped.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3824
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden houses in the Dong village reflected in the river, with the "Drum Tower" or assembly hall, in the background.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3820
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden houses in the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3819
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: the village square, in use for drying grain, with the "Drum Tower" or assembly hall at the rear.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3818
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: Dong (Kam) housewives and mothers passing the time of day.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, women, villagers, village life

PMR-D3817
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional wooden houses in the Dong village, with rice field in the foreground.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, crop, cultivation, Kam

PMR-D3816
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional multi-storey wooden houses in the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3812
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional women's costume in the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, colourful, Kam

PMR-D3811
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: traditional wooden houses on the outskirts of the Dong village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam

PMR-D3803
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Dazhai: in this village the Yao women let their hair grow to its full length, but keep it coiled up during the day.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, hairstyles, coiffure

PMR-D3802
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Dazhai: in this village the Yao women let their hair grow to its full length, but keep it coiled up during the day.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, hairstyles, coiffure

PMR-D3801
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Dazhai: in this village the Yao women let their hair grow to its full length, but keep it coiled up during the day.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, hairstyles, coiffure

PMR-D3800
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Dazhai: in this village the Yao women let their hair grow to its full length, but keep it coiled up during the day.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, extraordinary, culture, minority, hairstyles, coiffure

PMR-D3743
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: the Lijiang, or Li River, with its remarkable landscape of tree-covered karst hills. A waterside village with its assorted watercraft.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, boats, waterway, sightseeing, extraordinary, breathtaking, topography, geology

PMR-D3666
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: panoramic view of the village with every available square metre of land under cultivation.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3665
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: panoramic view of the village with every available square metre of land under cultivation.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3664
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3663
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3662
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: student from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3661
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: students from the art school at work.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3660
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: tray of drying red peppers.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3659
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: amusing clay masks hanging over a shop window.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3658
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: tableau celebrating a panda centenary near the entrance to the village.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture

PMR-D3657
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in Moon Pond with orange Chinese lanterns in profusion.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3656
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: courtyard with gardens adjoining a traditional house.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3655
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: beautifully carved stone lights in a garden wall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3654
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in the pond in the historic centre.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

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

PMR-D3652
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: historic meeting hall with original furnishings.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3651
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: intricately carved and coloured wooden doors.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3650
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: intricate wooden carving showing scenes of everyday activities (closer view).
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3649
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: intricate wooden carving showing scenes of everyday activities.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3648
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: courtyard at thr rear of a meeting hall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3647
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: historic meeting hall.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3646
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in Moon Pond with orange Chinese lanterns in profusion.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3645
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in Moon Pond with orange Chinese lanterns in profusion.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3644
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: colourful seeds and spices on sale in the marketplace.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3643
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: the old schoolroom has been preserved.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3642
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in Moon Pond with orange Chinese lanterns in profusion.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3641
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections of the bridge (which appears in the film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon") in Moon Pond.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3640
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections of the bridge (which appears in the film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon") in Moon Pond.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3639
People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Hongcun dates from the Song Dynasty and was founded by members of the Wang clan: reflections in Moon Pond with orange Chinese lanterns in profusion.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic

PMR-D3582
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: early morning sun on the main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3581
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: childrens' attraction.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3580
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: historic corner shop with Wan Chang Gateway Pavilion behind.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3579
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: the pagoda, open to visitors.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3578
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: the pagoda, with reflections in the water.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3577
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: ancient residences, some in use as hotels and shops, on the main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3576
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: ancient residences, some in use as hotels, on the narrow main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3575
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: ancient wooden residences, some in use as hotels, on the main street, Dongda Jie.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3574
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: figure of the god "Guan" in the courtyard of a Buddhist temple.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, statue, sculpture, religion

PMR-D3573
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: riverside cafes, with pagoda in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3572
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: sightseeing boat on the Xishi River, with a crop of mauve-flowered plants being harvested in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, colourful

PMR-D3570
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: tableau illustrating the stunted feet of a girl, victim of the former "foot binding" custom, in the local museum.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, superstition, tradition, barbaric

PMR-D3569
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: tableau illustrating the former "foot binding" custom to stunt the growth of the feet of adolescent girls, in the local museum.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, superstition, tradition, barbaric

PMR-D3568
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: fisherman with cormorants on the Xishi River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3567
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: cormorants used for fishing on the Xishi River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3566
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: fisherman with cormorants on the Xishi River.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3565
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: boats on the Xishi River with ancient wooden residences in the background.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3564
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: boats on the Xishi River on the outskirts of the village.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3563
People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: Xishi River, overlooked by a row of ancient residences.
Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic

PMR-D3367
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. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

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-D3365
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. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3364
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. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3363
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. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3362
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. It provides fine views of the River Elbe.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion

PMR-D3275
Germany, Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz), Hohnstein: view of the village with open-air cafe and timber-framed house.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Saxon Switzerland, half-timbered

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

PMR-D3114
The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: stop-off for Blanca Aurora Falls, about 10 minutes' hike away. The pueblo is decorated for its fiesta.
Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, village life, palm trees, street scene, bunting

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

PMR-D3001
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: outskirts of the village and surrounding meadows, from the lower slopes of Mount Wendelstein (1838 metres).
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D1523
Nepal: village woman returning after field work, with the campsite in the background.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1522
Nepal: two teenage Hindu girls from the local village.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1521
Nepal: two teenage Hindu girls from the local village.
Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains

PMR-D1520
Nepal: colourful villager.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1518
Nepal: winnowing corn in the local village.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1517
Nepal: winnowing corn in the local village.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1515
Nepal: corn on the threshing floor in the local village.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1514
Nepal: view of "Last Resort" Campsite from above, with local village in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR-D1462
People's Republic of China, Tibet: serpentine road and mountain scenery on the way down to the Friendship Highway from Passum, with Tibetan village on the left.
Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage

PMR-D1400
People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the road to Passum, with Tibetan village in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion

PMR197-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ramsau: surrounded by woods in autumn foliage, this village in Berchtesgadener Land is overlooked by the Reiter Alps.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, heritage

PMR195-01
Italy, Lombardy, Sala Comacino: waterfront and landing jetties in this small village (pop: circa 600) on the shore of Lake Como, with mountains rising steeply behind.
Keywords: heritage, mediaeval, boats, architecture, Lombardia, wooded hills

PMR194-12
Italy, Lombardy, Sala Comacino: Piazza San Mateotti in this small village (pop: circa 600) on the shore of Lake Como.
Keywords: heritage, mediaeval, cobblestones, boats, architecture, Lombardia

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

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

PMR181-07
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Reichelsheim in the Oden Forest: "Reichelsheimer Michelsmarkt" parade (28.08.83) - villagers in the traditional local trachten costumes.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, traditional, Odenwald, local dress, dirndl, lederhosen

PMR178-12
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Obertsrot: the village lies on the River Murg in the Black Forest and is overlooked by vineyards and the ruins of Schloss Eberstein.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional

PMR167-09
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake. In the foreground a deep, translucent blue pool, with bright yellow algae growing round the rim.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs

PMR167-08
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake. Various hues of algae on the edge of a deeper pool.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs

PMR167-07
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake. Differerent types and colours of algae growing in the hot water run-off from the springs. The different colours indicate different water temperatures. Dead Lodgepole Pine trunks act as "wicks", and soak up minerals until they become petrified.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs

PMR167-06
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake. In the foreground a translucent blue pool, with the mouth of the hot water fissure visible at the bottom.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs

PMR167-05
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs

PMR167-04
U.S.A., Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park: warm springs at Grant Village on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, fissure, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, heritage, UNESCO, geothermal, volcanism, geyser, hot springs

PMR163-11
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: depth of the canyon is about one mile, and distance rim-to-rim up to 18 miles. Spectacular outcrops from the south rim in the region of Hermit's Rest. Looking over the south rim towards Grand Canyon Village. Seen from the air.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, aerial view

PMR163-03
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: camping at Grand Canyon Village, in a wood of Ponderosa Pines.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, tent

PMR158-06
U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: part of "Londontowne" - "a charming English style shopping village" in Long Beach.
Keywords: picturesque, shopping mall, flowerbeds

PMR155-03
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: view of the village and Wetterstein Mountains, with autumnal Larch tree in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR155-02
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: view of the village and Wetterstein Mountains, with autumnal Larch tree in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR149-06
Switzerland, Bauen on Lake Lucerne: the village church reflected in the lake with alpine peaks behind.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, mountains, Alps

PMR141-07
Italy, Piedmonte, Pallanza on Lago Maggiore: the ferryboat at moorings with the town crowding the bay, and mountains in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, boats, village

PMR141-06
Italy, Piedmonte, Pallanza on Lago Maggiore: view of the bay with fishing boats, the town behind with mountains in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, boats, moorings, village

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

PMR136-08
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: group of hikers in the woods near the village of Streitberg.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, woods, Franconia, landscape, nature, countryside, trees

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

PMR131-09
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: the village of Gossweinstein with its prominent basilica, built by Balthasar Neumann between 1730 and 1739.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, woods, historic, architecture, Baroque

PMR131-08
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: part of the village of Pottenstein, overlooked by its castle on a rocky outcrop. View from the east.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, woods, historic, tithebarn

PMR131-05
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: view of the village of Pottenstein and its castle on a defensive rock, from a hill to the west.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, woods, historic, panorama, defence, fortifications, mediaeval, landscape

PMR131-04
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: part of the village of Pottenstein, overlooked by its castle on a rocky outcrop. View from the south-east.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, woods, historic

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

PMR130-12
France, Cote d'Azur, Gorbio: Mairie (Town Hall) of the village which perches on top of a steep hill overlooking Menton, not far from the Italian border.
Keywords: Mediterranean, mediaeval, architecture, picturesque, historic, heritage, tricolor

PMR122-08
Upper Austria, Kremsmunster: founded in the 8th century by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria, the Benedictine Abbey has been a centre of culture for centuries. The south wing of the monastery, with part of the village below, from the top of the Mathematical Tower; the Alps visible in the distance.
Keywords: countryside, architecture, Baroque, heritage, Kremsmünster, landscape, historic

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

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

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

PMR-D2630
Iran, Qareh Kalisa: village farmyard with turkeys and haystack near the famous church.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, husbandry, domestic-animals

PMR-D2629
Iran, Qareh Kalisa: mud-brick buildings in a village near the famous church.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, dwellings, homes, adobi

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

PMR-D2238
The Philippines, Angeles: handmade bows and arrows, quivers and other artefacts made in the Aeta Village at Nayong Pilipino.
Keywords: culture, historic, national heritage, handicraft, woodworking, bamboo, cottage industry

PMR-D2237
The Philippines, Angeles: a group of thatched huts in the Aeta Village at Nayong Pilipino.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses

PMR-D2236
The Philippines, Angeles: a group of dwellings in the Ifugao Village at Nayong Pilipino.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses, stilt homes

PMR-D2235
The Philippines, Angeles: a group of dwellings in the Ifugao Village at Nayong Pilipino.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, hut, home, thatched roof, wooden houses, stilt homes

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

PMR-D2192
Laos, Luang Prabang: Hmong children in colourful traditional dress in a hill village near Luang Prabang.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2191
Laos, Luang Prabang: palm-thatched houses of the Hmong hill people in a village near Luang Prabang.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D1932
England, Cheshire, Lymm: cottages near the centre of the village.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D1931
England, Cheshire, Lymm: the village cross and stocks.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D1925
Cheshire village stocks at Lymm.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, heritage, picturesque

PMR-D1921
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Here: workers' housing in Styal village.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1920
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Here: workers' housing in Styal village.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1919
Cheshire: school and cottages in Styal village for former workers of Quarry Bank Mill (NT).
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1918
England, Cheshire, Styal: Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), a preserved, working cotton mill, founded by Samuel Greg in 1784. It was regarded as a model of enlightened paternalistic care, providing schooling, medical care and housing for its workers.
Here: workers' housing in Styal village.
Keywords: historic, social responsibility, apprentices, worker-care, cotton, industrial architecture, architecture, preservation, conservation, machinery, weaving, cloth, heritage, industrial revolution

PMR-D1787
Stourhead Landscape Garden (NT): cottages in Stourhead village.
Keywords: architecture, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR487-11
Island of Crete, Arhanes: church and belltower in the village square.
Keywords: picturesque, architecture, Orthodox, pedestrian zone

PMR487-10
Island of Crete, Arhanes: village square with Mount Yiouhtas in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, pedestrian zone, taverna

PMR480-11
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Heritage Park Historical Village - log cabin of the Royal North West Mounted Police next to a wooden house with a green and white ornate veranda, tyoical of the early 20th century.
Keywords: metropolis, nostalgia, history , modern city, oil town

PMR480-10
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Heritage Park Historical Village - Canadian Pacific Railways steam locomotive no. 2023 preserved with vintage coaches.
Keywords: metropolis, railroad, veteran, nostalgia, history , modern city, oil town

PMR480-09
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Heritage Park Historical Village - bakery and other shops tyoical of the early 20th century, from the veranda of the hotel.
Keywords: metropolis, nostalgia, history , modern city, oil town

PMR467-12
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: details of the wood-carving on a wooden gate in the Village and Folk Art Museum.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR467-11
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: old wooden dwelling house with carved and roofed wooden gate in the Village and Folk Art Museum.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, historic, culture, Bucuresti, capital city, Dacia, metropolis

PMR461-10
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Marginea: gipsy encampment on the outskirts of the village.
Keywords: countryside, nomadic, nomads, Roma, Romani, Romany, rustical

PMR460-08
Romania, Transylvania, Bistrita County: two smallholders minding a sow near Piatra Fintinele in the Carpathian Mountains.
Keywords: residents, land-workers, pig breeders, farmers, villagers, inhabitants

PMR460-06
Romania, Transylvania, Bistrita County: Ion Paveleou, farmer in the Carpathian Mountains near Piatra Fintinele.
Keywords: portrait, villager, inhabitant, land-worker, resident

PMR511-03
Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano: the village of Vols, a popular centre for walking holidays.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life, Bozen

PMR504-10
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of the village of Karmi through "the Queen's Window", where, it is said, the queen was wont to pass the time.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag

PMR504-09
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of the village of Karmi through a Gothic window frame in the former royal apartments.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications

PMR504-06
Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view to the west with the village of Karmi and the north coastal plain.
Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications

PMR498-02
England, Gloucestershire, Lower Slaughter: snowy scene in the picturesque village, with wooden footbridge over the stream in the foreground.
Keywords: winter, Cotswolds, picturesque, Cotswold stone, architecture, snow, historic, national heritage

PMR497-10
England, Gloucestershire, Lower Slaughter: the village green and cottages in the snow.
Keywords: winter, national heritage, historic, snow, architecture, Cotswold stone, picturesque, Cotswolds

PMR495-01
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: Ayia Roumeli, a new village at the seaward end of the gorge, where the walkers wait for a ferry to Hora Sfakion, from where there is a road connection to Harnia.
Keywords: picturesque, beach, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR494-06
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: bridge over the dried-up torrent leading to the old Samaria village.
Keywords: picturesque, walkers, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR494-04
Island of Crete, Samaria Gorge: wild landscape near the old Samaria village.
Keywords: picturesque, hiking, hike, canyon, stoney, stones , cliffs, geology, geological, rocky, rocks

PMR493-04
Island of Crete: Bali, a small resort on the north coast between Iraklion and Rethimnon, looking northwards along the coastline, towards Iraklion.
Keywords: picturesque, village, coastline, bay, landscape, scenic

PMR491-02
Island of Santorini: the tiny port of Ammoudi at the foot of the red volcanic cliffs, upon which stands the village of Oia.
Keywords: photogenic, hilltop site, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses, old quarter

PMR488-02
Island of Crete, Arhanes: view of the entire village from the summit of Mount Yiouhtas (811 metres).
Keywords: vista, panorama

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

PMR458-06
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: main street and part of the town hall.
Keywords: mediaeval, old quarter, cottages, village, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR452-03
Lithuania, Neringa Peninsula: the Ethnographical Museum in a traditional thatched, wooden building.
Keywords: picturesque, Courland Spit, fishing, village, colourful, heritage, tradition

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

PMR452-01
Lithuania, Neringa Peninsula: this former fisherman's cottage now offers accommodation for visitors in the main resort, Nida.
Keywords: picturesque, Courland Spit, fishing, village, colourful, heritage, tradition

PMR451-12
Lithuania, Neringa Peninsula, Pervalka: a thatched wooden cottage in the traditional style.
Keywords: picturesque, tradition, heritage, colourful, village, fishing

PMR451-09
Lithuania, Neringa Peninsula: colourful, traditional wooden house in Juodkrante.
Keywords: picturesque, Courland Spit, tradition, heritage, colourful, village, fishing

PMR450-01
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: farm building from Rusi, South Estonia (end of 19th century).
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-12
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: two windmills from: Saaremaa (1871-6) and Sutlepa, West Estonia (1748).
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-11
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: tenant-farm building from the island of Hiiumaa (second half of the 19th century).
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-10
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: North Estonian farm building from Kutsari (late 19th century) with contemporary crops in the garden.
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-09
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: West Estonian tenant-farm building from the second half of the 19th century, with traditional well in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

PMR449-08
Estonia, Tallinn: the Estonian Open Air Museum: West Estonian farm building from mid 18th century, with traditional well in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, old implements, handwork, living conditions, country life, wooden buildings, village life, national heritage, historic

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

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

PMR441-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: frescoes on the facade of the "Sponer Haus" and former Town Hall.
Keywords: alpine, village life, cobbled street, Alps, picturesque

PMR441-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: main street and market.
Keywords: alpine, village life, cobbled street, Alps, picturesque

PMR440-04
Austria, Tyrol, Pertisau: Lake Achen from the summit of Mount Bärenkopf (1989 metres) with snow in the foreground, and the village of Pertisau on the lakeside, left.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, hiking, trekking, outdoor life, fall

PMR540-01
Slovenia, Bukovje: view of the village, which lies about 11 kilometres from Postojna, from Predjama Castle approach, with part of the jousting course visible.
Keywords: picturesque, countryside, flowerbeds, colourful

PMR532-11
Iraq: Bashiqa, a village in the north where Christians and Yazidi have lived together peaceably for centuries (2001). Yazidi normally speak Kurdish, but in Bashiqa Arabic is the norm. Their religion is a combination of Mithraism, Shamanism, Christianity and Islam. They are forbidden to marry outside their religion.
Yazidi family outside their house in Bashiqa.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, dwelling, Islam, Muslim

PMR532-10
Iraq: Bashiqa, a village in the north where Christians and Yazidi have lived together peaceably for centuries (2001). Yazidi normally speak Kurdish, but in Bashiqa Arabic is the norm. Their religion is a combination of Mithraism, Shamanism, Christianity and Islam. They are forbidden to marry outside their religion.
A traditional, conical Yazidi grave monument.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, burial, graveyard, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim

PMR532-09
Iraq: Bashiqa, a village in the north where Christians and Yazidi have lived together peaceably for centuries (2001). Yazidi normally speak Kurdish, but in Bashiqa Arabic is the norm. Their religion is a combination of Mithraism, Shamanism, Christianity and Islam. They are forbidden to marry outside their religion.
View of the village from the hilltop graveyard.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, panorama, dwellings

PMR532-08
Iraq, Mosul: view from the summit of Mount Maqloub in the mountains of Kurdistan, on the monastery terrace, with local village in the foreground.
Keywords: Muslim, agriculture, geology, countryside, landscape, panorama, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia

PMR527-05
Iraq: part of a modern Iraqi mud-built village - a group of youngsters, just returned from school.
Keywords: street scene, Mesopotamia, traditional houses, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, dwellings, homes, mud-houses, schoolboys, scholars

PMR527-04
Iraq: part of a modern Iraqi mud-built village, with donkey and dung-heap, for making fuel cakes.
Keywords: street scene, Mesopotamia, traditional houses, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, dwellings, homes, mud-houses

PMR527-03
Iraq: part of a modern Iraqi mud-built village, with one of the families in front of the house.
Keywords: street scene, Mesopotamia, traditional houses, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, dwellings, homes, mud-houses

PMR527-02
Iraq: part of a modern Iraqi mud-built village.
Keywords: street scene, Mesopotamia, traditional houses, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, dwellings, homes, mud-houses

PMR523-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the little village of Wall in the foothills of the Alps near Oberaudorf.
Keywords: alpine, meadows, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life

PMR517-12
Italy, Sicily, Taormina: view from the old Saracen Castle with the village of Castelmola on its rock.
Keywords: picturesque, hills, Opuntia, cactus, Sicilia, national heritage, historic, landscape

PMR517-04
Italy, Sicily, Acireale: harbour of Santa Maria La Scala, a fishing village.
Keywords: picturesque, Sicilia, fishing boats, quayside

PMR141K-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Pfronten: Unterer Breitenberg village from the Bad Kissinger Hut, on Mount Aggenstein near the Austrian border.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR140K-03
Greece, Island of Leros: view of part of the town of Pandeli from the ramparts of the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in the 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks). Lakiou Bay, on the other side of the island, is visible at the top right.
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR140K-02
Greece, Island of Leros: view of the town of Agia Marina from the ramparts of the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in the 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks).
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping

PMR140K-01
Greece, Island of Leros: view of the town of Agia Marina from the ramparts of the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in the 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks).
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR133K-08
Cambodia: Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia, reaches its maximum size during the monsoon season, before shrinking radically during the rest of the year. It is a nature reserve and UNESCO designated Biosphere.

This picture: a general view of the floating village - the water level can change up to 9 metres in a year.
Keywords: biosphere, ecology, bird reserve, nature reserve, wild life habitat, natural heritage

PMR127K-36
USA, Maine: Guilford village second-hand store has evrything you could possibly need!
Keywords: trees, local business, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves, New England

PMR127K-31
USA, Maine: white clapboard village church and autumn foliage in rural west central Maine.
Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR127K-30
USA, Maine: white clapboard village church and autumn foliage in rural west central Maine.
Keywords: trees, New England, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

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

PMR119K-30
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) and the tiny Leonhardi-Kapelle (chapel) on the Kalvarienburg.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR119K-29
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: pavement café and facades of burgher houses stretching down the Marktstrasse towards the River Isar.
Keywords: architecture, Bavarian village, frescoes, painted facades, colourful facades, picturesque, national heritage, tradition

PMR119K-28
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: statue of Kaspar Winzerer III, who captured the French King Franz/Francois in 1525, after the battle of Pavia.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR119K-27
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: a row of historic burgher houses on the Marktstrasse, with the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR119K-26
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: pavement café on the main street, Marktstrasse, with the onion dome of the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) in the background.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR119K-25
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross), built ca. 1720 for Friedrich Nockher, who was responsible for the important salt trade of the time.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR119K-24
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Heiligkreuzkirche (Church of the Holy Cross) on the Kalvarienberg, from the bank of the River Isar.
Keywords: architecture, spring blossom, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR118K-24
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). House doorway in the derelict Ottoman village, with Hercules' club carved into the basalt lintel.
Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara

PMR116K-32
Jordan, As-Shobak: a village of adobe houses in the wadi blends into its background.
Keywords: geology, community, Islamic, Muslim, picturesque, rock formations, desert

PMR116K-29
Jordan, Dana Nature Reserve: view of Dana village, within the bounds of the nature reserve, from the lookout on the main road.
Keywords: geology, botany, nature reservation, natural history, rock formations, picturesque, wild flowers, wild animals

PMR114K-29
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg: the snow-bedecked "Dörfchen" ("Little Village") in the grounds of Nymphenburg Palace.
Keywords: architecture, snow, winter scenes, Schloß Nymphenburg, park

PMR114K-23
Cyprus, Agros: view of the mountainside village in the Pitsilia area in the Tröodos Mountains, known for its roses and rosewater, scented candles and liqueurs.
Keywords: cliffs, erosion, eroded, rocky, hills

PMR114K-22
Cyprus, Sykopetra: closer view of the mountainside village in the Pitsilia area in the Tröodos Mountains, surrounded by orange groves.
Keywords: cliffs, erosion, eroded, rocky

PMR114K-21
Cyprus, Sykopetra: view of the mountainside village in the Pitsilia area in the Tröodos Mountains, surrounded by orange groves.
Keywords: cliffs, erosion, eroded, rocky

PMR114K-20
Cyprus, Sykopetra: view of the mountainside village in the Pitsilia area in the Tröodos Mountains, surrounded by orange groves.
Keywords: cliffs, erosion, eroded, rocky

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

PMR110K-06
France, Périgord: a street in the mediaeval village of Castelnaud, at the foot of the castle.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR109K-32
France, Périgord, Saint Léon sur Vézere: Restaurant de la Poste, with the Manoir de la Salle (right) in the distance.
Keywords: Dordogne, village life, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR109K-31
France, Périgord, Saint Léon sur Vézere: the oldest Romanesque church in Périgord, dating from the 12th century, was formerly a Benedictine church. View of the church and village, reflected in the waters of the River Vézere.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, reflections

PMR109K-19
France, Périgord, St. Genies: view of the castle and church from the newly asphalted main road.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon, village

PMR109K-17
France, Périgord, St. Genies: view of stone-built houses from across the village green.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR108K-28
Germany, Saxony: Burg Stolpen, standing 357 metres high on basalt rocks, dates back to 1100, and has an 82-metre deep well, excavated through sheer basalt. View of the village of Stolpen from the castle walls. The dowager Duchess Cosel was imprisoned in this castle for 49 years.
Keywords: East Germany, national heritage, historic, architecture, picturesque, castle, Schloss, fortifications, mediaeval

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

PMR104K-17
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Juli: well maintained public gardens with red-hot-poker flowers in the Plaza Mayor.
Keywords: High Andes, historic village, picturesque

PMR104K-16
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Juli: a neglected house manifests some fine stone carving - view of the portal with carved columns, lintel and tympanum.
Keywords: High Andes, picturesque, historic village

PMR104K-15
Peru, Departamento de Puno, Juli: a neglected house manifests some fine stone carving.
Keywords: High Andes, picturesque, historic village

PMR104K-11
Peru, Departamento de Puno: arch of welcome to a Colla (Quechua) village. the church in the background is a good example of the local architecture.
Keywords: High Andes, church, religious architecture, landscape, picturesque

PMR100K-32
Argentina, Salta: Humahuaca, a village almost exclusively occupied by indigenas of the Coya tribe. A group of cacti planted by the entrance to the campsite.
Keywords: picturesque, Indio village, indiginous peoples

PMR100K-31
Argentina, Salta: Humahuaca, a village almost exclusively occupied by indigenas of the Coya tribe. Entrance to the market hall.
Keywords: picturesque, indiginous peoples, Indio village, fruit and vegetables, cut flowers

PMR100K-30
Argentina, Salta: Humahuaca, a village almost exclusively occupied by indigenas of the Coya tribe. Fountain with the figure of an indigena woman with baby.
Keywords: picturesque, indiginous peoples, Indio village, monument, statue, sculpture

PMR100K-29
Argentina, Salta: Humahuaca, a village almost exclusively occupied by indigenas of the Coya tribe. El Cabildo (the town hall) was opened on 2nd February 1940 on the initiative of Ernesto Padilla.
Keywords: picturesque, indiginous peoples, Indio village, architecture

PMR100K-28
Argentina, Salta: Humahuaca, a village almost exclusively occupied by indigenas of the Coya tribe. The church, "Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria", was founded in the year 1641.
Keywords: picturesque, religious architecture, Indio village, indiginous peoples

PMR100K-27
Argentina, Salta: Humahuaca, a village almost exclusively occupied by indigenas of the Coya tribe. Monumento a los Héroes de la Independencia (1950) commemorates the battles against the Spanish. Closer view of the figure of the chief.
Keywords: picturesque, tableau, statue, monument, Indio village, indiginous peoples

PMR100K-26
Argentina, Salta: Humahuaca, a village almost exclusively occupied by indigenas of the Coya tribe. Monumento a los Héroes de la Independencia (1950) commemorates the battles against the Spanish.
Keywords: picturesque, indiginous peoples, Indio village, monument, statue, tableau

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

PMR100K-24
Argentina, Salta: Humahuaca, a village almost exclusively occupied by indigenas of the Coya tribe. The nearby Rio Grande is somewhat depleted at this time of the year.
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

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

PMR098K-22
Paraguay, Asunción (full name: Nuestra Senora Santa Maria de la Asunción): schoolchildren in a village approaching Asunción, with Rotel bus in the background.
Keywords: village life

PMR095K-33
Libya, Ubari Lakes Area: view of the deserted village and oasis of Gebraoun from a 200-metre-high sand dune. The population of Old Gebraoun was relocated in 1991 to a new settlement (New Gebraoun) by the Libyan Government.
Keywords: Maghreb, Mandara Lakes, barren, sand-dune landscape, palm trees, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

PMR094K-13
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace Park: the "Dörfchen" (little village), where village life was carried on to provide bucholic views for the palace occupants.
Keywords: trees, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR082K-18
Cyprus, Omodhos: In the winter sunshine, the lacemakers bring their work outside. Many of the older generation still engage in this traditional craft.
Keywords: photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village, village, lace, artesans, handwork

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

PMR082K-16
Cyprus, Omodhos: Broken terracotta wine flagons near a taverna.
Keywords: landscape, photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village, village

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

PMR082K-14
Cyprus, Omodhos: A feline observer of the flow of tourists.
Keywords: tabby, cat, village, traditional village, heritage, visitor attraction, picturesque, photogenic

PMR082K-13
Cyprus, Omodhos: In the winter sunshine, the lacemakers bring their work outside. Many of the older generation still engage in this traditional craft.
Keywords: photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village, village, lace, artesans, handwork

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

PMR082K-11
Cyprus, Omodhos: Entrance to the 19th century monastery of Timióu Stavroú, with part of the arched cloisters.
Keywords: photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village, village

PMR082K-10
Cyprus, Omodhos: Visitors enjoying a meal in the cobbled square, surrounded by newly renovated historic buildings.
Keywords: landscape, village, traditional village, heritage, visitor attraction, picturesque, photogenic

PMR082K-09
Cyprus, Omodhos: Approaching the town in the foothills of the Troödos Mountains.
Keywords: landscape, photogenic, picturesque, visitor attraction, heritage, traditional village, village

PMR080K-29
Tunisia: Tamerza, an abandoned Berber oasis village on the edge of the desert, the former Roman outpost "Ad Turres", boasts an 8-metre high waterfall.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, picturesque, Sahara desert

PMR080K-28
Tunisia: Chebika, an abandoned Berber oasis village on the edge of the desert, the former Roman outpost "Ad Speculam". The inhabitants now live in a new village, but return to harvest the date palms. The area is a rich source of minerals for collectors. Here: geodes or druses, lined with quartz crystals, on offer for modest sums.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, geode, druse, geology, nodule

PMR080K-27
Tunisia: Chebika, an abandoned Berber oasis village on the edge of the desert, the former Roman outpost "Ad Speculam". The inhabitants now live in a new village, but return to harvest the date palms. Brightly coloured Berber rugs and carpets can be purchased at this shop, as displayed.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque, mud-brick buildings

PMR080K-26
Tunisia: Chebika, an abandoned Berber oasis village on the edge of the desert, the former Roman outpost "Ad Speculam". The inhabitants now live in a new village, but return to harvest the date palms. Stone sculpture of a Steinbock/Moufflon/Muffelschaf/Ibex on a ridge overlooking the village.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, Sahara desert

PMR080K-25
Tunisia: Chebika, an abandoned Berber oasis village on the edge of the desert, the former Roman outpost "Ad Speculam". The inhabitants now live in a new village, but return to harvest the date palms. The surrounding barren, rugged mountains are an outcrop of the Saharan Atlas Mountains.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, picturesque, Sahara desert

PMR080K-24
Tunisia: Chebika, an abandoned Berber oasis village on the edge of the desert, the former Roman outpost "Ad Speculam". The inhabitants now live in a new village, but return to harvest the date palms. View over the abandoned mud- brick dwellings towards Chott el Gharsa, with date palms visible in the background.
Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Mohammedan, Maghreb, historic, heritage, picturesque, archeology, mud-brick buildings

PMR080K-23
Tunisia: Chebika, an abandoned Berber oasis village on the edge of the desert, the former Roman outpost "Ad Speculam". The inhabitants now live in a new village, but return to harvest the date palms. Brightly coloured Berber rugs are offered to tourists.
Keywords: Islam, mud-brick buildings, archeology, picturesque, heritage, historic, Maghreb, Mohammedan, Muslim

PMR057K-12
England, Devon, North Bovey: the village green and pump in winter sunshine.

PMR054K-12
Spain. Andalusia, El Rocio: About 50 kilometres from Seville, El Rocio lies on the edge of the Donana National Park and Water Bird Reserve. Here, the village well, with one of the many churches in the background.

PMR048K-29
Guatemala, San Pedro La Laguna: Lago de Atitlan/Lake Atitlan, lying high in the volcano belt near the Pacific coast, and surrounded by volcanoes, is regarded by many as the world's most beautiful lake. Here, San Pedro La Laguna, a Tzutuhil village, provides moorings for visiting boats.

PMR047K-17
Guatemala, Zunil: Harvesting onions in the Huitzitzil village where shaman Maximon still rules.
Keywords: agriculture, vegetable harvest

PMR047K-12
Honduras, Pespire: A group of youngsters with bicycles in the village of Pespire, near Tegucigalpa.

PMR047K-06
Nicaragua: Washerwoman with washing in a village on the road to Choluteca.

PMR047K-05
Nicaragua: Washing hanging on a fence by a pond in a roadside village on the way to Choluteca.

PMR025K-06
Australia, Tasmania: Penny Royal Village, a picturesque row of restored ironstone houses in Launceston.
Keywords: architecture

PMR022K-32
Viet Nam, My Tho: Two Vietnamese from a nearby village in their boat in the Mekong Delta.
Keywords: Vietnam, tropical vegetation, aquatic palm trees

PMR022K-12
UAE, Dubai: Traditional arab dancing being presented on the stage at the Heritage Village.
Keywords: musical instruments, musicians

PMR022K-11
UAE, Dubai: Traditional arab dancing being presented on the stage at the Heritage Village.
Keywords: musical instruments, musicians

PMR022K-10
UAE, Dubai: Traditional arab music being presented on the stage at the Heritage Village.

PMR018K-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: View of the village of Graswang from the summit of the Sonnenspitze (1622 metres).
Keywords: Alps, mountains, hiking paths, open air

PMR016K-26
Iraq: Bashiqa, a village in the north of Iraq where Christians and Yazida live together peaceably (2001). Members of this Yazid family make visitors very welcome.
Keywords: Mesopotamia, family group

PMR015K-14
Iraq: arabs near a mud-built village.
Keywords: muslim, Islam

PMR011K-11
Germany, Bavaria, Regen: Market Place in Regen in the Bavarian Forest, with maypole and church tower. Flowering plants in the foreground.
Keywords: village, tradition

PMR009K-06
England, Oxfordshire: Stone cottages lining the road at Broadway, in the Cotswold Hills in winter sunshine.
Keywords: historic, heritage, architecture, Cotswold stone, gables, cottages, village

PMR002K-15
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: Winter view of the Zugspitze mountain (highest in Germany) with the village of Ehrwald in the distance.
Keywords: Alps

PMR044K-07
Russia: Moscow Canal scenery: village with small boats moored at the jetty, enjoying autumn foliage.

PMR044K-05
Russia, Kalyazin: The 70-metre high church tower is all that remains visible of this village after the area was flooded to create the Uglich Reservoir.

PMR043K-29
Russia, Karelia: Open air museum on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea: the wooden "Banya" or sauna was part of every village in Karelia in the past.

PMR042K-16
Cyprus: Theletra, a deserted village in the hills of western Cyprus. A couple of houses have recently (2005) been reoccupied and more may follow.
Keywords: abandoned village, ruined houses

PMR042K-15
Cyprus: Theletra, a deserted village in the hills of western Cyprus. A couple of houses have recently (2005) been reoccupied and more may follow.
Keywords: abandoned village, ruined houses

PMR042K-05
Cyprus, Troodhos: View of Prodhromos village and the huge, abandoned Berengaria Hotel, from the Artemis Nature Trail round Mount Olympos.

PMR040K-14
Romania, Maramures: "Pot tree" in the village of Giulesti (traditionally, pots and pans are hung from trees to dry).

PMR040K-11
Romania, Maramures: Men of the village of Giulesti in Sunday best, outside the pub.

PMR040K-10
Romania, Maramures: Close-up of a man of the village of Giulesti in Sunday best.

PMR040K-09
Romania, Maramures: Women of the village of Giulesti in Sunday best after the church service.

PMR038K-07
Namibia, Uis: Herero woman in traditiona head dress.
Keywords: Herero costume, Herero village, Herero hat

PMR038K-06
Namibia, Uis: Herero woman in traditional head dress.
Keywords: Herero costume, Herero village, Herero hat

PMR038K-05
Namibia, Uis: Herero woman in traditional dress with young children.
Keywords: Herero costume, Herero village, Herero hat

PMR033K-15
England, Staffordshire, Abbots Bromley: the war memorial, the green and the Crown Inn.
Keywords: architecture, road markings, village green

PMR033K-14
England, Staffordshire: The High Street, Abbots Bromley, with Wilson's butchers shop in the foreground.
Keywords: rural trades, architecture, cottage business, village shops

PMR033K-12
England, Staffordshire: Wilson's traditional family butcher's shop, supplying the village of Abbots Bromley with fresh meat.
Keywords: rural trades, architecture, cottage business, village shops

PMR076K-05
Spain, Lanzarote: aerial view of a village (San Bartolome?) in the centre of the island, surrounded by mountains.
Keywords: Canary Islands, landscape, volcanic

PMR072K-02
Germany, Bavaria: Autumn colour in the Marktstrasse, Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz.
Keywords: autumn, village street

PMR071K-22
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: view from the summit of the Zugspitze (2962 metres), Germany's highest mountain. Here: Mount Daniel (right) and the village of Ehrwald in Austria (partly hidden)..
Keywords: mountains, Wetterstein Mountains, mountain peaks, good visibility, panorama, alpine, Alps, nature

PMR070K-22
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi. Here: view of the harbour and moorings from the fortress on the hill.
Keywords: historical ruins, ruined fortress, sarcophagus, Byzantine fortifications, excavations, archeology, Lycia

PMR070K-21
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi. Here: ladies of the settlement preparing their sales onslought on the next group of visitors.
Keywords: historical ruins, archeology, excavations, Byzantine fortifications, sarcophagus, ruined fortress, Lycia

PMR070K-20
The former Greek coastal village of Simena can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi. Here: visitors being enlightened on the history of the fortress.
Keywords: historical ruins, Lycia, ruined fortress, sarcophagus, Byzantine fortifications, excavations, archeology

PMR070K-19
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi. Here: view of the settlement with fortress and quay from the sea.
Keywords: historical ruins, Lycia, ruined fortress, sarcophagus, Byzantine fortifications, excavations, archeology

PMR070K-18
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi. Here: approaching the settlement with its crowning fortress from the sea.
Keywords: historical ruins, Lycia, ruined fortress, sarcophagus, Byzantine fortifications, excavations, archeology

PMR070K-01
Turkey, Lycia, Kalkan: Old irregation channels, carved out of the rock, in a village a few kilometres above the town of Kalkan.
Keywords: water channels, archeological finds, historic irregation system, Lycia

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

PMR065K-04
Bulgaria, Loseniya: View of the village of Loseniya in the Pirin Mountains, with the sandstone cliffs of Melnik in the background.

PMR064K-33
Bulgaria, Melnik: Hotels and souvenir shops at the lower end of the village of Melnik.

PMR064K-32
Bulgaria, Melnik: Upper end of the village of Melnik, with towering sandstone cliffs behind the buildings.

PMR064K-28
Bulgaria, Loseniya: View of the village of Loseniya in the Pirin Mountains, with the sandstone cliffs of Melnik in the background.

PMR429-11
Madeira, Camera de Lobos: evening view of the town and harbour from the west.
Keywords: island, fishing village, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR427-09
Madeira, Camara de Lobos: colourful fishing boats on the beach of this pretty fishing village, with jetty and lighthouse in the background.
Keywords: island, picturesque, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical

PMR427-08
Madeira, Camara de Lobos: fishing boats are still built on the beach of this pretty fishing village. This scene was apparently painted by Winston Churchill, during several of his stays on the island.
Keywords: island, boatbuilding, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers, picturesque

PMR411-11
England, Norfolk, Belton: cottage garden in spring.
Keywords: house, des. res., village, property

PMR376-07
Australia, Hahndorf: a picturesque village where many Germans settled, as evidenced by the annual beer festival and numerous German restaurants.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes

PMR376-01
Australia, Melbourne: Captain Cook's Cottage in Fitzroy Gardens was brought out stone by stone from the parental village, Great Ayton, in England, in 1933.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes

PMR564-10
Hawaii, Waikiki Beach: boats on the sands, with the Hilton Hotel and Hawaiian Village towering in the background.
Keywords: tropical paradise, golden sand, palm trees, bathing beach, island paradise, holiday resort

PMR550-8
Vietnam: The village of My Tho in the Mekong Delta: unloading firewood from a barge.
Keywords: village life, menial tasks, poverty, riverside, working conditions, trading, market

PMR550-7
Vietnam: The village of My Tho in the Mekong Delta: unloaded produce on the quayside.
Keywords: village life, poverty, riverside, working conditions, vegetables, trading, market

PMR550-5
Vietnam: The village of My Tho in the Mekong Delta: unloaded produce on the quayside.
Keywords: village life, poverty, riverside, working conditions, vegetables, trading, market

PMR550-4
Vietnam, My Tho: Main street - traffic is mostly scooters and bicycles.
Keywords: village life, oriental, traders

PMR550-3
Vietnam: Some of the floating homes in the village of My Tho in the Mekong Delta.
Keywords: village life, poverty, riverside, working conditions, trading, market

PMR550-06
Vietnam: The village of My Tho in the Mekong Delta: street traders.
Keywords: village life, market, trading, working conditions, riverside, poverty, menial tasks

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

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

PMR682-09
Greece, Island of Nisyros: part of the village of Mandraki, seen from the ancient acropolis, with the island of Gyali in the distance.
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping, whitewashed walls

PMR682-07
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the main "square" of the mountain-top village of Nikeia (population 48), with its handsome pebble-mosaic paving.
Keywords: Greek Isles, whitewashed walls, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR682-06
Greece, Island of Nisyros: view of the main crater of the dormant volcano, Stefanos, from the mountain-top village of Nikeia. The last eruption was a steam explosion in 1888.
Keywords: Greek Isles, volcanic, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping, larva, geology

PMR682-05
Greece, Island of Nisyros: the Othodox church in the main square of the mountain-top village of Nikeia (population 48).
Keywords: Greek Isles, whitewashed walls, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR682-04
Greece, Island of Nisyros: a steep street in the mountain-top village of Nikeia (population 48)
Keywords: Greek Isles, alley, whitewashed walls, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR682-01
Greece, Island of Nisyros: view of the main crater of the dormant volcano, Stefanos, and volcanic landscape, from the path to the village of Nikeia. The last eruption was a steam explosion in 1888.
Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping, larva, geology

PMR681-08
Greece, Island of Leros: view of the village of Pandeli from the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks). Lakiou Bay, on the other side of the island, is visible at top right.
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR681-07
Greece, Island of Leros: view of Agia Marina from the ramparts of the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks).
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

PMR681-06
Greece, Island of Leros: view of Agia Marina from the Kastro (Platanos Castle, built in 7th century AD and added to by Byzantines and Venetians, offered protection to villagers from pirate attacks).
Keywords: Greek Isles, island hopping, Hellas, Helenic, Dodecanese, Ionian Islands, picturesque, colourful, yachts, Greek Orthodox Church

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

PMR632-06
Cyprus, Dorá: view of the village in the foothills of the Tröodhos Mountains, from an adjoining hill.
Keywords: mountain village

PMR630-10
Tunisia: Tamerza, a Berber village oasis on the site of the former Roman military outpost, Ad Turres: stalls selling local wares. In a nearby gorge an 8-metre-high waterfall astounds visitors.
Keywords: Muslim, Islam, heritage, historic, Mohamed

PMR630-09
Tunisia: Chebika, an abandoned Berber oasis village on the site of the former Roman military outpost, Ad Speculum, lies on the slope of the Jebel en Negueb (Red Mountains), on the edge of the desert, about five kilometres from the Algerian border. Here: view of the date palms which are still cultivated and harvested by the villagers, whose property they are.
Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam

PMR630-08
Tunisia: Chebika, an abandoned Berber oasis village on the site of the former Roman military outpost, Ad Speculum, lies on the slope of the Jebel en Negueb (Red Mountains), on the edge of the desert, about five kilometres from the Algerian border. Here: view of the surrounding barren landscape.
Keywords: Muslim, Islam, heritage, historic, Mohamed

PMR627-06
Spain, Fuerteventura: Betancuria was the island's capital until 1834, when Puerto del Rosario took that title. View of the present day small and unspoilt village, with the ex-cathedral, Santa Maria.
Keywords: Canary Islands

PMR624-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View of Mount Daniel (2342 metres) with part of the village of Ehrwald, in Austria, from the summit of Mount Zugspitze.
Keywords: mountain top, Alps, alpine panorama

PMR623-09
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi. Here: Mohamed, a young blond Turk on a Lycian stone sarcophagus whose lid represents an upturned boat.
Keywords: historical ruins, ruined fortress, sarcophagus, Byzantine fortifications, excavations, archeology

PMR623-08
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi. Here: view of some of the ancient sarcophagi on the hill behind the village.
Keywords: historical ruins, archeology, excavations, Byzantine fortifications, sarcophagus, ruined fortress

PMR623-07
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi. Here: view of the village from the jetty, ascending the hillside in terraces.
Keywords: historical ruins, ruined fortress, sarcophagus, Byzantine fortifications, excavations, archeology

PMR623-06
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi. Here: the tiny harbour, with the dominating fortress behind.
Keywords: historical ruins, ruined fortress, sarcophagus, Byzantine fortifications, excavations, archeology

PMR623-05
Turkey, Lycia, Simena: The former Greek coastal village of Simena can only be reached from the sea - there are no roads connecting it to the hinterland, so development is limited, and little has changed since the Greeks left in 1922. About 200 people live here permanently. Crowning the village is a mediaeval fortress, and scattered around the village are numerous Lycian stone sarcophagi. Here: approaching the settlement from the sea, the visitor is met by traders in small boats.
Keywords: historical ruins, ruined fortress, sarcophagus, Byzantine fortifications, excavations, archeology

PMR619-03
England, Hertfordshire, Chipperfield: Two Brewers Hotel, from the village green, with signpost in the foreground.
Keywords: English Inns, English Hostelries, English Hotels, accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurants

PMR619-02
England, Hertfordshire, Chipperfield: Two Brewers Hotel, from the village green, with tree in the foreground.
Keywords: English Inns, English Hostelries, English Hotels, accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurants

PMR619-01
England, Hertfordshire, Chipperfield: Two Brewers Hotel, from the village green, with telephone kiosk in the foreground.
Keywords: English Inns, English Hostelries, English Hotels, accommodation, bed and breakfast, restaurants

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

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

PMR605-05
Malta: Popeye Village, a filmset village built in 1979 for Robert Altman's Popeye films under the name of "Sweethaven" and retained by popular demand. Closer view of some of the buildings which offer various children's attractions.
Keywords: filmset, Popeye, Sweethaven

PMR605-04
Malta: Popeye Village, a filmset village built in 1979 for Robert Altman's Popeye films under the name of "Sweethaven" and retained by popular demand. View of Anchor Bay with "Sweethaven" and some small boats near the jetty.
Keywords: filmset, Popeye, Sweethaven

PMR605-03
Malta: Popeye Village, a filmset village built in 1979 for Robert Altman's Popeye films under the name of "Sweethaven" and retained by popular demand. view from the clifftop.
Keywords: filmset, Popeye, Sweethaven

PMR593-03
Mexico, Cholula: ornate belltower of the church of Santa Maria de Tonanzintla in nearby village, showing strong Indian influence. Every square inch of the interior is filled with multicoloured stucco mouldings.

PMR590-11
Mexico, Maya village of Chunyaxnic: family standing by their front gate.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-10
Mexico, Maya village of Chunyaxnic: thatched dwelling with TV aerial and provision sacks stacked under the thatch.
Keywords: Maya

PMR590-09
Mexico, Maya village of Chunyaxnic: curious children.
Keywords: Maya

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

PMR576-12
Cyprus, Troodos: Village with Orthodox church in the Marathasa Valley in the High Troödhos Mountains.

PMR576-08
Cyprus, Troodos: The village of Galata with its church 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.

PMR574-09
Romania: Baia Mare Open Air Village Museum: wooden farm building and millstone, with wooden church on the hill in the background.

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

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

PMR574-06
Romania: Baia Mare Open Air Village Museum: traditional thatched houses of the Maramures region.

PMR666-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: view of Marktstrasse, looking towards the River Isar, with the Town Hall's onion dome prominent.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR666-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: the Sporrer Haus, no. 45 Marktstrasse, whose facade is decorated with many frescoes.
Keywords: architecture, tradition, national heritage, picturesque, colourful facades, painted facades, frescoes, Bavarian village

PMR666-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bad Tölz: Altes Rathaus (the former Town Hall - until 1905), dating from about 1476, sports an onion dome.
Keywords: architecture, Bavarian village, frescoes, painted facades, colourful facades, picturesque, national heritage, tradition

PMR568-08
Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: The village of Ehrwald from a neighbouring peak, showing cable car station and car park terraces.

PMR568-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria: Summit terrace and biergarten on Mount Wendelstein in the Bavarian Alps, with village of Bayerischzell below and the Austrian and Italian Alps in the distance.

PMR567-02
Cyprus: Byzantine church of Ayia Paraskevi in the village of Yeroskipou contains some remarkable frescoes.
Keywords: architecture

PMR661-11
Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: wooden homes of the dairy farmers in the village of Eng, surrounded by the Karwendel Mountains. In winter they are often cut off from the outside world for long periods.
Keywords: alpine, alpine huts, stone roof weights, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR658-07
France, Périgord: the village of Castelnaud, at the foot of the castle, with surrounding thickly wooded countryside.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, Dordogne, castle, countryside, wooded countryside

PMR658-03
France, Périgord, St. Genies: picturesque houses on the village green with its wrought iron cross
Keywords: historic, Dordogne, national heritage

PMR656-11
Germany, Saxony, Stolpen: the main square of the village with a large display of roses in the foreground.
Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage

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

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

PMR653-09
Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: Iglesia de San Pedro, dating from 17th century, is said to be the second oldest church in the country.
Keywords: High Andes, Andean village, street scene, religious architecture, Catholic church

PMR653-08
Chile, El Loa, San Pedro de Atacama: fountain and gateway to the church.
Keywords: High Andes, street scene, Andean village

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

PMR641-11
Libya, Ubari Lakes Area: view of Gebraoun oasis and the now deserted village from the adjacent sand dune. The population was relocated by the government in 1991 to Gabraoun al-Jadid.
Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, palm trees, sand-dune landscape, barren, Mandara Lakes

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