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PMR118-07 Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: watching the "Meistertrunk" figures on the gable of the Ratsherrntrinkstube: General Tilly and Mayor Nutsch who drank a 3.25-litre bumper of wine in 10 minutes, thereby saving the town from being plundered by Tilly's men! Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, tradition, drinking contest, spectators
PMR-D12049 Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: a native goat, on watch, remains motionless for long periods. Keywords: Aegean , animal, fauna, figurehead, flora, look-out, sentinel, wildlife
PMR-D12044 Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: a native goat, on watch, remains motionless for long periods. Keywords: Aegean , animal, fauna, flora, look-out, wildlife
PMR-D11030 Germany, Bavaria, Ingolstadt: the old town hall (Altes Rathaus) which was rebuilt in its present form and neo-Renaissance style by Gabriel von Seidl in 1882. To the left is the Pfeifturm ("Whistle Tower"), formerly the town's watch tower. Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, picturesque
PMR-D10436 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: tail of a diving Sperm Whale or Cachalot (Physeter macrocephalus) Keywords: Cetacea, fin, fluke, sea life, whale-watching
PMR-D10435 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: tail of a diving Sperm Whale or Cachalot (Physeter macrocephalus) Keywords: Cetacea, fin, fluke, sea life, whale-watching
PMR-D10434 Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: whale-and-dolphin-watching-ship Cetus in action. Keywords: sea trip, catamaran, search, sea life, tourist activity
PMR-D9559 Iceland, Húsavik: whale watching ship "Gardar" of the North Sailing group. Keywords: boat, vessel
PMR-D9555 Iceland, Húsavik: the Icelandic flag, on the stern of a whale-watching boat. Keywords: national colours, insignia, red-white-blue, ensign
PMR-D9551 Iceland, Húsavik: whale-watching boat on the search in the lee of the snow-capped Viknafjöll mountains. Keywords: whale hunt, vessel
PMR-D8362 Greece, Island of Naxos: an old dwelling with slate roof standing near the ancient watch tower "Pirgos Himarou". Keywords: Greek Islands, architecture, culture, heritage, historic, Cyclades, island hopping, Hellas
PMR-D6897 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Closer view of the figures 'on watch' surrounding the top. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus
PMR-D6322 Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: storks' nest with 4 young on a rooftop, under permanent watch from CCTV camera. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, Cicconia cicconia, birds, ornithology
PMR-D5892 Oman, Birkat al Mawz: watch towers protruding from the sea of date palms. Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, oasis, historic
PMR-D5226 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: view of the fortified wall of Ichan Kala from the watch tower in the Kohna Ark, looking north. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, crenellation
PMR-D5224 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: view of the fortified wall of Ichan Kala from the watch tower in the Kohna Ark, looking south. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO, crenellation
PMR-D5216 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: gallery in the central courtyard of the Tosh Khauni (Kohna Ark), from where the Amir would watch special presentations. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5214 Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: one of the large courtyards in the Tosh Khauli (Kohna Ark) where the Amir would watch special presentations. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO
PMR-D5056 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): a young Kyrgyz watches from horseback on the road between Sary-Tash and Osh. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, verdant, valleys, unspoilt, nature, countryside, boy, equestrian, youth
PMR-D4697 The Philippines, Samar Island, Panlayahan: pupils at the local school watching the "graduation day" celebrations for primary scholars entering the junior school. Young girls and boys about to perform a dance routine. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, education, pedagogy, tuition, learning, study, Visayas
PMR-D4696 The Philippines, Samar Island, Panlayahan: pupils at the local school watching the "graduation day" celebrations for primary scholars entering the junior school. Young girls about to perform a dance routine. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, education, pedagogy, tuition, learning, study, Visayas
PMR-D4695 The Philippines, Samar Island, Panlayahan: pupils at the local school watching the "graduation day" celebrations for primary scholars entering the junior school. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, education, pedagogy, tuition, learning, study, Visayas
PMR-D4694 The Philippines, Samar Island, Panlayahan: pupils at the local school watching the "graduation day" celebrations for primary scholars entering the junior school. Keywords: Samar Island, colourful, jungle, sunshine, education, pedagogy, tuition, learning, study, Visayas
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-D2859 Greece, Island of Rhodes: a white cat watches passers-by from an open window. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller, pets, animals, felines
PMR-D0958 Myanmar, Bagan: traditional gathering of visitors on Shwesandaw Paya to watch the sun going down. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR347-09 India, Rajasthan, Bharatpur: Painted Storks (Mycteria leucocephala) in Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary. Keywords: birds, waders, ornithology, birding, bird-watching
PMR347-02 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Behind the upper facade of the Palace of the Winds, where ladies of the royal household could watch life on the street unobserved. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, heritage, imposing, gables, timber-frame, half timbered, wattle and daub, München, capital city
PMR346-03 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Facade of the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal), built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh, "a stunning example of Rajput artistry". Ladies of the royal household could watch the street unobserved from here. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city
PMR346-02 India, Rajasthan, Jaipur: capital city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, and is known as "the pink city of India". Facade of the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal), built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh, "a stunning example of Rajput artistry". Ladies of the royal household could watch the street unobserved from here. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, imposing, capital city
PMR306-09 Italy, Tuscany, Maremma Regional Park (Parco Regionale de Maremma) near Grossetto: a herd of long-horned cattle watches visitors with curiosity. Keywords: nature, reservation, conservation, ecology, bio-diversity, biotope, countryside, swamplands
PMR-D3505 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: the fountain in the Marktplatz, surmounted by a watch-guard, is also a post-war reconstruction. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D3058 Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus). Keywords: passerines, ornithology, bird-watching, wild birds, feeding-place, titmouse
PMR-D3057 Marsh Tit (Poecile palustris). Keywords: passerines, ornithology, bird-watching, wild birds, feeding-place
PMR-D3056 Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus). Keywords: passerines, ornithology, bird-watching, wild birds, feeding-place, titmouse
PMR-D3055 Bramblings (Fringilla montifringilla) with Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus). Keywords: passerines, ornithology, bird-watching, wild birds, feeding-place, finches
PMR-D2224 Pied Fantail (Rhipidura javanica) visiting Manila Zoo. Keywords: ornithology, wild birds, Aves, flora and fauna, wildlife, bird watching
PMR-D2222 Juvenile Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) visiting Manila Zoo. Keywords: ornithology, wild birds, wading birds, Pelecaniformes, Aves, flora and fauna, wildlife, bird watching
PMR-D2068 Kent: Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) in Chartwell Gardens. Keywords: ornithology, Anseriformes, wild birds, Aves, flora and fauna, wildlife, bird watching
PMR-D2067 Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) in the garden at Chartwell. Keywords: ornithology, Anseriformes, wild birds, Aves, flora and fauna, wildlife, bird watching
PMR-D2065 Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) in the garden at Chartwell. Keywords: ornithology, wild birds, wading birds, Pelecaniformes, Aves, flora and fauna, wildlife, bird watching
PMR507-04 Turkey, Istanbul: eating fried fish rolls whilst watching the ferries come and go is a favourite pastime at Eminönü. Keywords: time for a snack, fish burgers
PMR507-02 Turkey, Istanbul: eating fried fish rolls whilst watching the ferries come and go is a favourite pastime at Eminönü. Keywords: bums on seats, well-fed Turks
PMR505-01 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: part of the lower enceinte and corner watch tower, with Giant Fennel flower (Ferula communis). Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR457-08 Slovakia, Bratislava: the "Good Shepherd" ("U dobrého pastiera"), a carefully restored Rococo building, is home to a museum of clocks and watches. Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage
PMR457-07 Slovakia, Bratislava: the "Good Shepherd" ("U dobrého pastiera"), a carefully restored Rococo building, is home to a museum of clocks and watches. Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage
PMR446-03 Lithuania, Trakai: two young girls watching the swans and yachts on Lake Galves. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, rural, countryside, sailing boats
PMR084K-06 Cyprus, Akrotiri: Bishop's Pool, with viewing hide and wading birds: Black-winged Stilt, Avocets, Ruffs. Keywords: waders, water birds, ornithology, ornithological, bird watching, bird watcher
PMR083K-31 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: male Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus). Keywords: birds, bird-watching, ornithology
PMR083K-30 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: male Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus). Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching
PMR083K-29 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Cetti's Warbler (Cettia cetti). Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching
PMR083K-28 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Fan-tailed Warbler or Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis). Keywords: birds, bird-watching, ornithology
PMR083K-27 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Fan-tailed Warbler or Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis). Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching
PMR083K-26 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus). Keywords: birds, bird-watching, ornithology
PMR083K-25 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus). Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching
PMR083K-24 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Olivacious Warbler (Hippolais pallida). Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching
PMR083K-23 Cyprus, Neo Khorio: bird-ringing by Birdlife Cyprus: Olivacious Warbler (Hippolais pallida). Keywords: birds, ornithology, bird-watching
PMR083K-12 Male Smew (Mergellus albellus) at Hellabrunn Zoological Gardens. Keywords: München, bird-watching, ornithology, water birds, wildfowl, ducks, drake
PMR083K-06 Mixed red and white flamingoes at Hellabrunn Zoological Gardens. Keywords: München, wildfowl, water birds, ornithology, bird-watching, zoo
PMR083K-05 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: swans, geese, ducks and gulls congregated on the River Isar near Hellabrunn. Keywords: München, wildfowl, goose, water birds, ornithology, bird-watching
PMR083K-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Bar-headed geese (Anser indicus) which now breed in the area, in the River Isar near Hellabrunn. Keywords: München, bird-watching, ornithology, water birds, goose, wildfowl
PMR039K-16 Namibia: Etosha National Park: watching a giraffe from a car, with dead branches in the foreground. Keywords: wild animals, safari, African wildlife, flora and fauna
PMR031K-33 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Watching water birds at Ismaning Reservoir (a RAMSAR area) in wintry conditions. Keywords: snow scene, ornithology, frost and snow, winter wonderland
PMR031K-32 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: Watching water birds at Ismaning Reservoir (a RAMSAR area) in wintry conditions. Keywords: snow scene, ornithology, frost and snow, winter wonderland
PMR387-11 Australia, Queensland, Brisbane: South Bank Parklands - diners on the terrace watch the driverless boats go by, drawn by underwater cables. Keywords: architecture, port, Brisbane River, metropolis, city
PMR556-5 Australia, Western Australia, Walpole: Tree Top Walk in the Valley of the Giants (Karri Trees) near the Rainbow Coast, from where the life in the tree canopy can be watched. Keywords: tropical, aerial way, rain forest, ecology
PMR631-03 Tunisia, Monastir: the Ribat, dating from 796 AD, the oldest in north Africa. View from the watch tower, showing the central court, (into which the entire population would crowd in times of danger), the twin minarets of the Bourguiba Mausoleum, and the surrounding burial ground. Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture
PMR631-02 Tunisia, Monastir: view inside the Ribat, dating from 796 AD, the oldest in north Africa, with original watch tower. The turreted section is the oldest part of the Ribat (ca. 800 AD) and now houses a museum. Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture
PMR630-02 Tunisia: Kairouan, the fourth holiest place in Islam, after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem: courtyard and minaret of Sidi Oqba Mosque, dating from the eighth century, the oldest in north Africa, and model for later mosques throughout the Mahgreb. The minaret, 35 metres high, built in 724-8, the oldest part of the mosque, was formerly a watch tower. UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Keywords: Muslim, Mohamed, historic, heritage, Islam, architecture, Maghreb
PMR611-09 Bulgaria: Veliko Tarnovo, situated on a rocky hill within a loop of the River Yantra, was the first capital of Bulgaria from 1187, after the foundation of the Second Bulgarian Empire (1185-1393) by the Assen Brothers, Peter and Ivan. The site was previously occupied by the Thracians and then the Romans before the Bulgarians came in the 12 th century. Here: the Assen Quarter (the oldest part of the town) and road bridge over the River Yantra, seen from the fortifications on Tsarevets Hill, with a reconstructed watch-tower in the foreground. Keywords: historical site, archeological site, Bulgarian heritage, fortifications, battlements, defence towers, ruined fortifications, archeological excavations

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