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PMR-D10315 USA, Florida, Naples: N840B Douglas C-47A-35-DL Skytrain (c/n 9670) of American Air Ways Charters. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airliner, airplane, aviation
PMR-D10155 France, Paris, Le Bourget: F-AZCA De Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide "Blue Way" (c/n 6541) of Amicale Jean Baptiste Salis (competitor in the Paris - New York air race) at the 34th Salon International Aéronautique et de l'Espace 1981, Le Bourget. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, biplane

Travel (119 files)

PMR-D13472 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Rhodes: the road enters the citadel on the harbour side by way of St. Catherine's Gate. Keywords: architecture, Byzantine, Crusaders, historic, holiday resort, island, Knights Hospitaller, Knights of St. John, mediaeval, Mediterranean, picturesque, Rhodos, Rodos, UNESCO
PMR125-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: the Brewers' Procession on the opening Sunday of the Oktoberfest 1980: sirens of Augustiner Brewery - serving wenches on the way to the beer tents. Keywords: München, tradition, colourful, costumes, wagons, brewery, barrels, beer festival, pretty girls, celebration, jublilation
PMR091-03 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Pottenstein: a local custom: after the marriage ceremony the bride and groom have their way barred by a log, which has to be sawn through before the children will allow them to proceed. Keywords: rural, tradition, popular
PMR060-02 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - the witchdoctor or shaman outside his hut Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound, medecine man
PMR060-01 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - first and second wives of the chief grinding corn Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound
PMR059-12 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - the chief presents his wives in a dance led by the head wife who leads the action with signals given by whistle Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound, chant, rhythm
PMR059-11 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - the chief presents his wives in a dance led by the head wife who leads the action with signals given by whistle Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound, chant, rhythm
PMR059-10 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - two of the chief's wives grinding corn Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound, colourful
PMR059-09 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - two of the chief's youngest warriors Keywords: native, way of life, tradition, Zulu children
PMR059-08 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - view of the kraal on a hillside Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound
PMR-D11241 Turkey, Antalya, Lycia, Kalkan: road sign on the way to Patara. Keywords: bridge, directions, flyover, gantry, Mediterranean, traffic control
PMR-D9581 Iceland: waterfalls near Berufjördur in the east of the island, where streams gouge a way through the rocks and wild flowers cover the valley floor. Keywords: landscape, scenery, nature, waterfall
PMR-D9574 Iceland: mountainous scenery in the east of the island, where streams gouge a way through the rocks. Keywords: landscape, scenery, nature, waterfall
PMR-D9526 Iceland, Thingvellir: the river Öxará forces its way through a wilderness of barren, volcanic rocks. Keywords: picturesque, geology, waterfall
PMR-D9105 Chile. Chaiten: unidentified species of caterpillar on the enormous leaves of the Nalca or Giant Rhubarb (Gunnera tinctoria) in the grounds of the hot springs "El Amarillo". The leaves can grow to a diameter of 2.5 metres and can be used in the kitchen in a similar way to rhubarb. Keywords: South America, larva, lepidoptera, vegetables, horticulture, plants, botany, nature, Latin America
PMR-D9104 Chile. Chaiten: unidentified species of caterpillar on the enormous leaves of the Nalca or Giant Rhubarb (Gunnera tinctoria) in the grounds of the hot springs "El Amarillo". The leaves can grow to a diameter of 2.5 metres and can be used in the kitchen in a similar way to rhubarb. Keywords: South America, Latin America, nature, botany, plants, horticulture, vegetables, lepidoptera, larva
PMR-D9060 Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia: a 40-year-old AEC bus in a smart colour scheme, ex London Transport, has found a new sightseeing role, a long way from home. Keywords: South America, vintage, veteran, double-decker, omnibus, city tours, Andes, Patagonia, Latin America
PMR-D9015 Chile, Punta Arenas: diorama in the Museum Regional Salesian, illustrating the way of life of the Ona indigenous people. Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, customs, traditions, clothing
PMR-D9014 Chile, Punta Arenas: diorama in the Museum Regional Salesian, illustrating the way of life of the Tahuelque indigenous people. Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, customs, traditions, clothing
PMR-D9013 Chile, Punta Arenas: diorama in the Museum Regional Salesian, illustrating the way of life of the Yamana indigenous people. Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, customs, traditions, clothing
PMR-D8980 Chile, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine: distant view of Grey Glacie, which has retreated all the way from this viewpoint in recent years. Keywords: South America, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, global warming, Scenery, landscape
PMR-D8731 Chile. Chaiten: the enormous leaves of the Nalca or Giant Rhubarb (Gunnera tinctoria) in the grounds of the hot springs "El Amarillo". The leaves can grow to a diameter of 2.5 metres and can be used in the kitchen in a similar way to rhubarb. Keywords: South America, vegetables, horticulture, plants, botany, nature, Latin America
PMR-D8730 Chile. Chaiten: the enormous leaves of the Nalca or Giant Rhubarb (Gunnera tinctoria) in the grounds of the hot springs "El Amarillo". The leaves can grow to a diameter of 2.5 metres and can be used in the kitchen in a similar way to rhubarb. Keywords: South America, vegetables, horticulture, plants, botany, nature, Latin America
PMR-D7514 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley), winding its green way through the barren mountains, with a Berber village in the distance. Keywords: Africa, picturesque, geology, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D7513 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley), winding its green way through the barren mountains, Cultivated fields are found even in narrow gorges. Keywords: Africa, colourful, picturesque, geology, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D7512 Morocco, High Atlas Mountains: Ouad Ounila ( Ounila river-valley), winding its green way through the barren mountains, with a Berber village in the distance. Keywords: Africa, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, geology, picturesque
PMR-D6768 Ireland, County Galway: Connemara countryside with a stream winding its way along a valley. Keywords: landscape, scenery, panorama, countryside, nature, meadows
PMR-D6456 England, Sussex, Nymans Gardens (National Trust): a carved wooden frog acts as a way-marker on one of the woodland trails. Keywords: picturesque, culture, landscape, artistic, trees
PMR-D5767 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: a shady walk through woods in autumn foliage on the way to Ilkahöhe. Keywords: trees, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves, hiking, outdoors, activities
PMR-D5766 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: a shady walk through woods in autumn foliage on the way to Ilkahöhe. Keywords: trees, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves
PMR-D5123 Uzbekistan, Surkhandarya Province: landscape en route to Termiz - sandstone mountain ranges and red earth with a sparse covering of vegetation. A herd of goats makes its way along the river valley. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, culture, heritage, geology, topography, scenic, desolate, livestock
PMR-D5078 Tajikistan, Sughd Province: spectacular scenery from the Pamir Highway, threading its way via innumerable tunnels through the Pamir Mountains to Dushanbe.. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, geology, topography, landscape, barren, rocky, desolate, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D5077 Tajikistan, Sughd Province: spectacular scenery from the Pamir Highway, threading its way via innumerable tunnels through the Pamir Mountains to Dushanbe.. Approaching the Anzob Pass (3337 metres) in the Zarafshan Range which divides north and south Tajikistan. One of the most treacherous mountain passes of Central Asia. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, geology, topography, landscape, barren, rocky, desolate, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D5076 Tajikistan, Gorno-Badakhshan Province: spectacular scenery from the Pamir Highway, threading its way via innumerable tunnels through the Pamir Mountains to Dushanbe.. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, geology, topography, landscape, barren, rocky, desolate, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D5075 Tajikistan, Gorno-Badakhshan Province: spectacular scenery from the Pamir Highway, threading its way via innumerable tunnels through the Pamir Mountains to Dushanbe.. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, geology, topography, landscape, barren, rocky, desolate, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D5074 Tajikistan, Gorno-Badakhshan Province: spectacular scenery from the Pamir Highway, threading its way via innumerable tunnels through the Pamir Mountains to Dushanbe.. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, geology, topography, landscape, barren, rocky, desolate, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D5073 Tajikistan, Gorno-Badakhshan Province: spectacular scenery from the Pamir Highway, threading its way via innumerable tunnels through the Pamir Mountains to Dushanbe.. Approaching the Shakhristan Pass. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, geology, topography, landscape, barren, rocky, desolate, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D5072 Tajikistan, Gorno-Badakhshan Province: spectacular scenery from the Pamir Highway, threading its way via innumerable tunnels through the Pamir Mountains to Dushanbe.. Approaching the Shakhristan Pass. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, geology, topography, landscape, barren, rocky, desolate, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D5071 Tajikistan, Gorno-Badakhshan Province: spectacular scenery from the Pamir Highway, threading its way via innumerable tunnels through the Pamir Mountains to Dushanbe.. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, geology, topography, landscape, barren, rocky, desolate, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D5070 Tajikistan, Gorno-Badakhshan Province: spectacular scenery from the Pamir Highway, threading its way via innumerable tunnels through the Pamir Mountains to Dushanbe.. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, geology, topography, landscape, barren, rocky, desolate, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D5069 Tajikistan, Gorno-Badakhshan Province: spectacular scenery from the Pamir Highway, threading its way via innumerable tunnels through the Pamir Mountains to Dushanbe.. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, geology, topography, landscape, barren, rocky, desolate, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D5067 Tajikistan, Gorno-Badakhshan Province: spectacular scenery from the Pamir Highway, threading its way via innumerable tunnels through the Pamir Mountains to Dushanbe.. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, geology, topography, landscape, barren, rocky, desolate, scenic, picturesque
PMR-D5061 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): Kyrgyz children at the roadside on the way to Osh from Sary-Tash. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, schoolboys
PMR-D5057 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): Kyrgyz children at the roadside on the way to Osh from Sary-Tash. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, schoolboys
PMR-D5046 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province): walking along a green valley on the way from Sary-Tash to Osh. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, stream, brook, fertile, pasture
PMR-D4204 Turkey, Mugia Province, Labranda: Although dating back to the Carians in the 7th century BC, most remaining buildings were erected by Persian satrap, Mausolos, in 4th century BC. A wide stairway, part of the Sacred Way, leading from the Propylaeum. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, Roman, Greek, architecture, Aegean, heritage, Hellenic, Labraunda
PMR-D4197 Turkey, Mugla Province: the coastline near Akbuk, on the way to Milas. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , picturesque, landscape, wooded
PMR-D0357 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: an "abra" (water taxi), the easiest way of crossing the creek between Deira and Bur Dubai. Keywords: Arab state, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab
PMR-D0288 Germany, Berlin, Pergammon Museum: model of the Ceremonial Way to the Ishtar Gate in Babylon. Keywords: archeological, archeology, King Nebuchadnezzar, Babylon, unique
PMR359-09 France, Haute-Savoie: Devil's Bridge Gorge at le Jotty, between Thonon and Morzine, where the River Dranse forces its way through a limestone ridge. Keywords: countryside, picturesque, Alps, alpine scenery, canyon, rocky, geology, geological, boulders
PMR341-01 Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Jungfraujoch (3466 metres): the way up to the Mönchsjochshütte (hut for climbers, sleeping 125 persons). Keywords: Alps, mountain range, snow-capped, alpine scenery
PMR300-07 Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: the fastest way to cool down: a spring into the Rhine from the bridge! Keywords: summer heat, cooling water, diving, jumping into river
PMR299-10 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: The Loreley Rocks overlooking the Rhine Valley, where, according to legend, a beautiful enchantress lured boatmen to their deaths with her song. Here: view of the River Rhine, snaking its way northwards between steep banks. Keywords: Romantic Rhine, Rock of Lore, landscape, autumn, hills
PMR284-09 Turkey, Ephesus: Via Arcadia, 500-metre-long marble paved ceremonial way, which was lit after dark, leading to the (former)harbour. View from the amphitheatre. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage, Roman
PMR256-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria: crossing the Schönfeldalm on the way down to the lake at Spitzing. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR247-11 Italy: Moena in the Dolomites, on the way to the San Pelegrino pass (1918 metres). Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama, architecture, meadows
PMR233-10 Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: Moldavian family on the way to church in a horse-drawn cart on Easter Monday. Keywords: colourful, Christian, rustical, rural, street scene, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque
PMR206-07 Israel, Jerusalem: Israeli schoolgirls on the way to the Western Wall on the Sabath evening, singing patriotic songs. All dressed in blue and white. Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque
PMR-D3683 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Ming Emperor's burial site contaning the tombs of 11 princes of the Jingjiang Family, descendants of King Jingjiang, himself the nephew of a Ming Emperor (Ming Dynasty 1368-1644). View of the Sacred Way and entrance lodge from the Prayer Hall. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs, mausoleum
PMR-D3682 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Ming Emperor's burial site contaning the tombs of 11 princes of the Jingjiang Family, descendants of King Jingjiang, himself the nephew of a Ming Emperor (Ming Dynasty 1368-1644). Stone statues lining the Sacred Way. The central stone path is reserved for the Emperor. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs, mausoleum
PMR-D3680 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Ming Emperor's burial site contaning the tombs of 11 princes of the Jingjiang Family, descendants of King Jingjiang, himself the nephew of a Ming Emperor (Ming Dynasty 1368-1644). One of the stone statues lining the sacred way. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, burial place, cemetery, tombs, mausoleum
PMR-D3361 Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): the way up to the Pfaffenstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif, leads through a narrow canyon. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside
PMR-D3115 The Philippines, Samar Island, San Jorge: Blanca Aurora Falls. Springing over the falls into the pool is one way of keeping cool. Keywords: Samar Island, sunshine, bathing, watersport, picturesque, rocks
PMR-D3083 The Philippines, Samar Island, Pantayahan Barangay: joint of pork, roasted in the traditional way, decorated with local fruits. Keywords: Samar Island, food, meat, delicious, tempting, culinary art, gourmet, enjoy
PMR-D1629 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: young Tibetan girls on the way home from school. Keywords: architecture, 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-D1461 People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the way down to the Friendship Highway from Passum. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR174-12 U.S.A., New York: the "Great White Way" - Times Square and Broadway at night, with the Topless Bar. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, illumination, lights, neon, bright
PMR174-11 U.S.A., New York: the "Great White Way" - Times Square and Broadway at night, with Howard Johnsons Restaurant on the left. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, illumination, lights, neon, bright
PMR174-10 U.S.A., New York: the "Great White Way" - Times Square and Broadway at night. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, illumination, lights, neon, bright
PMR-D2291 Laos, Luang Prabang: the carved and gilded doors of Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham (1821) illustrate in detail the local way of life and the Ramayana. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2290 Laos, Luang Prabang: the carved and gilded doors of Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham (1821) illustrate in detail the local way of life and the Ramayana. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR461-04 Romania, Southern Bucovina, Sucevita: horse-drawn cart - the normal way of transporting goods in this part of the country. Keywords: countryside, rustical, street scene
PMR491-08 Island of Santorini, Oia: donkeys are the only practical means of transport on such steep and narrow ways. The muleteer urges from the rear. Keywords: pedestrian zone, photogenic, old quarter, picturesque, hilltop site, beast of burden, ass
PMR491-07 Island of Santorini, Oia: donkeys are the only practical means of transport on such steep and narrow ways. Keywords: pedestrian zone, photogenic, old quarter, picturesque, hilltop site, beast of burden, ass
PMR489-06 Island of Santorini, Fira: informal shops on one of the intimate ways in upper Fira. Keywords: pedestrian zone, colourful, picturesque, cobbled street, traditional houses, old quarter, photogenic
PMR488-08 Island of Crete, Palace of Knossos: the "Royal Road", looking towards the palace. A number of large private houses gave on to this way. Keywords: architecture, restoration, preservation, history, historic, excavations, archeological, archeology, national heritage
PMR458-08 Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: the River Danube winds its way between the typical green hills of the Wachau. Keywords: picturesque, landscape, countryside, rustic, bucilic, national heritage
PMR536-02 Syria, Palmyra: view of the Colonnaded Way and antique city from Qalaat ibn Maan Fortress. The former was built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Keywords: architecture, columns, Roman, natural heritage, archeology, archeological, historical, desert, ruined city, panorama, landscape
PMR535-09 Syria, Palmyra: end of the Colonnaded Way with Hadrian's Gate. The brackets on the columns originally supported statues. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR535-07 Syria, Palmyra: the monumental Tetrapylon (only one column is original granite) where the Colonnaded Way makes a change of direction of several degrees. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Camel and rider in the foreground, and Qalaat ibn Maan fortress in the background. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR535-06 Syria, Palmyra: fragment of carved vaulting, with the Colonnaded Way and fortress Qalaat ibn Maan in the background. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR535-04 Syria, Palmyra: middle section of the Colonnaded Way, about 300 metres long, and culminating in Hadrian's Gate. Built after the visit of the Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD. Keywords: architecture, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, picturesque, Roman, columns
PMR529-12 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): Processional Way (original) leading under the Ishtar Gate, which would have been BASED on this structure (original is now in the Pergamon Museum, Berlin). Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia
PMR529-08 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): excavated ruins, with the rebuilt walls of the Processional Way in the background. Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, Muslim, Islam, colourful, natural heritage, archeology, archeological
PMR529-06 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): the Processional Way, walls reconstructed, roadway original, looking north, out of the city. Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia
PMR529-05 Iraq, Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the third millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): original walls of the Processional Way, with dragons (symbol of City God "Marduk") and bulls (symbol of Storm God "Adad") Keywords: architecture, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, colourful, Islam, Muslim, Mesopotamia
PMR124K-03 Austria, Tyrol, Achenkirch: alpen scenery on the way to the Hochplatte. Keywords: alpine, alpine flora, botany, alpine flowers, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR123K-16 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: an "abra" (water taxi), the easiest way of crossing the creek between Deira and Bur Dubai. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR123K-15 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: an "abra" (water taxi), the easiest way of crossing the creek between Deira and Bur Dubai. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR117K-25 Jordan, Jerash: already settled in Neolithic times, Jerash was later occupied by Greeks and Romans, and the latter are responsible for most of the surviving architecture which dates from 64 BC. By the first/second century AD the town had a population of about 15-20,000 inhabitants and was known as "Gerasa". This picture: The Cardo Maximus, the main columned way, had pedestrian sidewalks and underground sewers. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR115K-33 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: A camel-rider on the colonnaded way, with the Royal Tombs in the distant background. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR111K-15 USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the downtown skyscrapers, waterfront, harbour, ferry terminals, Seattle Aquarium, and Alaska Way flyover. Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings
PMR102K-25 Chile, Parinacota: snow-capped mountains on the way up to the Bolivian border in the High Andes. Keywords: landscape, sierra, volcano, barren
PMR095K-27 Libya, Ubari Lakes Area: palm trees and vegetation on the edge of Lake Gebraoun give way immediately to the desert. Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, sand dunes, palm trees, sand-dune landscape, barren, Mandara Lakes
PMR095K-16 Libya: sand dune landscape in the Fezzan, on the way to Ubari Lakes. Keywords: Maghreb, Mandara Lakes, Sahara Desert
PMR095K-13 Libya, Brak: sand dunes in the Sahara desert on the way to Sebha. Keywords: Maghreb, dry, barren, palm trees, dune landscape, Sahara Desert
PMR095K-12 Libya, Brak: sand dunes in the Sahara desert on the way to Sebha. Keywords: Maghreb, Sahara Desert, dune landscape, palm trees, barren, dry
PMR085K-21 Austria, Tyrol, Ehrwald: the path along the Gaistal (Gais Valley) follows the Gaistalbach (stream) much of the way. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, spring, brook, river, hiking
PMR082K-06 Cyprus, Akamas Peninsula: the upper reaches of the Avgas Gorge, where it narrows to 3 metres in places. Keywords: cliffs, Avagas Gorge, narrow way, stony, rocky, chasm
PMR082K-05 Cyprus, Akamas Peninsula: the upper reaches of the Avgas Gorge, where it narrows to 3 metres in places. Keywords: cliffs, Avagas Gorge, narrow way, stony, rocky, chasm
PMR047K-35 Guatemala: Antigua was the capital city of Guatemala from 1541 to 1773, the year of the disastrous earthquake. After considerable renovations, it is now attracting increasing numbers of tourists. Here, a group of schoolgirls on their way home.
PMR047K-11 Honduras: Typical landscape in the mountainous centre of Honduras, with a stream wending its way along a stony valley.
PMR047K-05 Nicaragua: Washing hanging on a fence by a pond in a roadside village on the way to Choluteca.
PMR015K-35 Iraq: Babylon ("Bab El" = "Gate of the Gods"): probably dating from the 3rd millennium BC, capital of southern Mesopotamia under Hammurabi (1792-1750 BC), later the greatest city of its day under Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BC): copy of one of the ceramic lions from the Processional Way. Keywords: archeology, excavations, Mesopotamia, Bible
PMR044K-17a Russia, Moscow: The golden domes of the Church of Christ the Redeemer, newly rebuilt for the millennium after the original was demolished by Stalin in the 1930s to make way for a communist monolith which never materialised. View from the Kremlin.
PMR044K-17 Russia, Moscow: The golden domes of the Church of Christ the Redeemer, newly rebuilt for the millennium after the original was demolished by Stalin in the 1930s to make way for a communist monolith which never materialised. View from the Kremlin.
PMR039K-23 Namibia: The twin mountains of Omatako, from the B1 road on the way to Windhoek. Keywords: African landscape, veldt, arid plain
PMR067K-20 Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: buttercup meadow with view of distant Lermoos from the Jubilee Way in the Mieminger Mountains, Tyrol. Keywords: Alps, nature, verdant, alpine landscape
PMR067K-19 Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: View down towards Biberwier and Lermoos from the Jubilee Way in the Mieminger Mountains. Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, alpine landscape, mountain track
PMR427-04 Madeira: Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the island (1861 metres). A retaurant near the summit, and the return path, carefully paved for most of the way. Keywords: island, summit, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR392-11 New Zealand, North Island,Taupo: the Waikato River races over the Huka Falls on its way to Lake Taupo. Keywords: antipodes, white water, Maori, landscape, picturesque
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
PMR548-07 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: an "abra" or water taxi, the easiest way of crossing the creek between Bur Dubai and Deira. Keywords: modern architecture, Islamic architecture, desert state, irrigation, blooming desert
PMR664-09 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: a stretch of the Colonnaded Way with original paving, with the facades of the Royal Tombs in the distance. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR663-06 Jordan: Petra is a historical city dating back to about 500-600 BC, founded by the Nabataeans, whose capital it was. Lying in the Wadi Musa, many of its temples and tombs were carved out of the sandstone rock in gorges and in cliff faces, and some have been well preserved from erosion. The architecture shows evidence of Egyptian, and later, Graeco-Roman influence, but the Nabataeans had their own, distinctive style. The city in the desert thrived due to a well thought-out system of water control. Petra was designated a World Heritage Site on 6th December 1985. This picture: Temenos Gateway, built in the second century AD, marked the entrance to the sacred area of the temple, at the end of the colonnaded way. Keywords: rose red city, Nabataean capital, natural caves, rock tombs, Roman architecture, Greek architecture, Egyptian architecture, archeological site, geology
PMR661-10 Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: a riot of flowers decorates this alpine hostelry on the way to Eng and the Ahorn Boden (maple lands). Keywords: alpine, picturesque, winter wonderland, snow scene, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR659-01 USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the Container Port, Duwamish River, Harbour Island, Vashon Island and Alaska Way. Keywords: panorama, metropolis, modern architecture, cityscape, high-rise buildings
PMR658-12 USA, Seattle WA: view from the top of the Columbia Center (328 metres), the highest building in Washington State, showing the downtown skyscrapers, waterfront, Seattle Aquarium, Alaska Way, the Space Needle and Magnolia. Keywords: panorama, high-rise buildings, cityscape, modern architecture, metropolis

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