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Aircraft (2 files)

PMR-D4430
Philippines, Western Samar, Calbayog Airfield: RP-C3020 DHC-8-315 Dash 8 (c/n 583) of Air Philippines Express.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

PMR-D3080
RP-C3031 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400Q of Philippine Airlines at Calbayog, Western Samar.
Keywords: aircraft, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, prop-jet, propeller

Travel (323 files)

PMR098-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: the water cascades at the western end of the axial canal, with statuary.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland, flowerbeds, colourful

PMR098-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: the distant palace from the western end of the axial canal with sculpture in the foreground. Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens: the distant palace from the western end of the axial canal with sculpture in the foreground.
Keywords: München, magnificence, splendour, pomp, Schloss Nymphenburg, Wittelsbach Family, formal gardens, parkland

PMR064-10
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: view of Cape Town with port and Table Bay from the top of Table Mountain.
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, harbour, port, coastline, overview, bird's eye view, freight-ships

PMR064-09
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: view north from the top of Table Mountain, across Table Bay, with Robben Island in the distance, Signal Hill top left, and the docks right centre
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, harbour, port, coastline, overview, bird's eye view, freight-ships

PMR064-08
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: Table Mountain flora (Fynbos) - Small Tassel Heath (Erica coccinea)
Keywords: botany, botanical, wild-flowers, plants, alpines, rock plants, heath, ericaceae

PMR064-07
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: view from Maclears Beacon on Table Mountain
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, coastal plain, fynbos

PMR064-06
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: Table Mountain flora (Fynbos) - Sundew (Drosera cuneifolia), an insect-eating plant
Keywords: botany, botanical, wild-flowers, plants, alpines, rock plants, insectivorous, heath, carnivorous

PMR064-05
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: Table Mountain flora (Fynbos) - Everlasting Flower or Straw Flower (Helichrysum confertifolium Klatt)
Keywords: botany, botanical, wild-flowers, plants, alpines, rock plants, heath

PMR064-04
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: Platteklip Gorge, a cleft in Table Mountain scarcely noticeable from below
Keywords: geology, geological, flora, rocky, cliffs

PMR064-02
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: the viewing platform on Table Mountain, looking along the 12 Apostles, with Camps Bay coastline, and the wreck of the "Antipolis"
Keywords: panorama, belvedere, look-out, coast road

PMR064-01
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: view north from the top of Table Mountain, across Table Bay, with Robben Island in the distance, Signal Hill in the centre, and the docks right centre
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, harbour, port, coastline, overview, bird's eye view, freight-ships

PMR063-12
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: view north from the top of Table Mountain in the morning, overlooking the centre of the city and docks
Keywords: panorama, metropolis, coastline, settlements

PMR063-09
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: display of white-painted cannons, ancient and modern, outside the Star Castle. "Tablecloth" forming on Table Mountain.
Keywords: gardens, flowerbeds, historic, fortifications, defence

PMR063-08
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: cannon guarding the Castle of Good Hope, built 1666, with Table Mountain behind
Keywords: union flag, gardens, flowerbeds, historic, colourful, fortifications, defence

PMR063-07
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: street market in Grand Parade in front of the City Hall, with Table Mountain behind
Keywords: street scene, trading, stalls, cloth sales

PMR063-05
South Africa, Western Cape Province: Camps Bay, Cape Peninsula, with wreck of the tanker "Antipolis" which broke away from its ...
Keywords: headland, rocks, salvage, coast road

PMR063-04
South Africa, Western Cape Province: Duiker Point, Cape Peninsula, with wreck of the tanker "Romeria" which broke away from its towline 3-4 months previously (1977) in a gale, while being towed to the scrapyard. Now to be scrapped in situ.
Keywords: headland, rocks, surf, settlements, salvage

PMR063-03
South Africa, Western Cape Province: the Cape of Good Hope - Cape Point - meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans: view north, looking towards Muizenberg and Cape Town
Keywords: headland, seascape, picturesque, coastline

PMR063-02
South Africa, Western Cape Province: the Cape of Good Hope - Cape Point - meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans
Keywords: headland, bay, cove, sand, promontary, seascape, picturesque

PMR063-01
South Africa, Western Cape Province: view of the Cape Peninsula and Simonstown from Kalk Bay
Keywords: harbour, boats, developments, mountains

PMR062-12
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: the beach at Muizenberg, False Bay
Keywords: sand, surf, coastline, bathing, paddling, sunbathing

PMR062-11
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: Groot Constantia Manor House, one of the finest examples of Cape Dutch architecture, dating from 1685, and centre of the oldest wine estate in South Africa - the former outhouses and barns now serve as restaurant and administrative quarters (1977)
Keywords: residence, viticulture, historic, heritage, Dutch gables, tradition, museum

PMR062-10
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: Groot Constantia Manor House, one of the finest examples of Cape Dutch architecture, dating from 1685, and centre of the oldest wine estate in South Africa -entrance with vivid bougainvillea bush in the foreground
Keywords: residence, viticulture, historic, heritage, Dutch gables, tradition, museum

PMR062-08
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: Groot Constantia Manor House, one of the finest examples of Cape Dutch architecture, dating from 1685, and centre of the oldest wine estate in South Africa
Keywords: residence, viticulture, historic, heritage, Dutch gables, tradition, museum

PMR062-07
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: equestrian statue "Energy" by G.R. Watts, on the Rhodes Memorial
Keywords: landscape, plain, settlements, monument, allegory, horse & rider, bronze figures

PMR062-06
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: panorama from the top of the Rhodes Memorial
Keywords: landscape, plain, settlements, monument, stone lions

PMR062-05
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Somerset West: view of Gordon's Bay and Hottentot's Holland Mountains, with suburban gardens in the foreground
Keywords: landscape, suburbia, settlements

PMR062-04
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Somerset West: view of Gordon's Bay and Hottentot's Holland Mountains
Keywords: landscape, suburbia, plain, settlements, panorama

PMR062-03
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Boschendal: jacaranda trees, cornfield and the Drakenstein Mountains
Keywords: landscape, flowering tree, botany, botanical, colourful, blossom, picturesque, farmland

PMR062-02
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Boschendal: jacaranda trees, cornfield and the Drakenstein Mountains
Keywords: landscape, flowering tree, botany, botanical, colourful, blossom, picturesque, farmland

PMR061-12
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Franschhoek: the Huguenot Monument, a reminder of the French refugees who arrived here in 1688
Keywords: memorial, gardens, parkland, lawns, flowerbeds, well-tended

PMR061-10
South Africa, Western Cape Province, Cape Town: jacaranda trees on the road to Franschhoek
Keywords: landscape, flowering tree, botany, botanical, colourful, blossom

PMR057-06
Rhodesia, Salisbury: the road to Victoria Falls with view across the western plain from the gardens on the Kopje
Keywords: capital city, landscape, knoll, ornamental plants

PMR-D11903
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: Treptower Tor, the western gate in the 2.3 km town wall, seen from the side, with one of the Wiekhouses in the foreground.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11900
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Neubrandenburg: Treptower Tor, the western gate in the 2.3 km town wall. Built before 1400.
Keywords: architecture, Brick-Gothic, culture, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque

PMR-D11396
Greece, Island of Corfu, Kerkyra (Corfu town): mortar, cast in the Sussex foundry of Thomas Western (1684) in the Old Fortress (Paleo Frourio).
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, Ionian Islands, Venetian, weaponry

PMR-D8187
Norway, Hordaland, Bergen: Founded in the 11th century, the city was the ancient capital of the country and flourished as a centre of trade. Western suburbs of the city are spreading up the wooded flanks of Mount Floyen, as seen from the water.
Keywords: Scandinavia, urban spread, development, historic, heritage, mediaeval, Hanseatic, commerce, mercantile, port

PMR-D8144
Flowers of Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) in western Norway.
Keywords: spring, plants, phytography, fragrant, botany, wild flowers, nature

PMR-D7958
Germany, Bavaria, Würzburg: Marienkapelle (St Mary's Chapel), built between 1377 and 1480 in Gothic style. The western doorway, or Goldene Pforte, was constructed after 1430 and the tympanum depicts the Last Judgement.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, heritage, mediaeval

PMR-D7440
Morocco, Fez: western entrance for traffic through the towering city walls.
Keywords: Africa, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7439
Morocco, Fez: Bab el-Mahrouk, the principal western gate to the medina of Fez el-Bali, was built in the 12th century. Outside the gate, market stalls are usually to be found.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, national heritage, historic, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D7438
Morocco, Fez: Bab Boujeloud, the western gate to the medina of Fez el-Bali, was built in 1913. It is conveniently situated for the bus and taxi terminals and tourist hotels.
Keywords: Africa, picturesque, culture, Fes, Muslim, Islam, Maghreb, royal city, UNESCO

PMR-D6610
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Knowth neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, It contains the greatest collection of passage-grave art ever uncovered in Western Europe. Carvings on one of the large supporting stones.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6609
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Knowth neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, It contains the greatest collection of passage-grave art ever uncovered in Western Europe. Carvings on one of the large supporting stones.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6608
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Knowth neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, It contains the greatest collection of passage-grave art ever uncovered in Western Europe. Standing stones in front of the passage entrance on the far side.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6607
Ireland, County Meath, Brú Na Bóinne: Knowth neolithic Irish passage tomb dating from about 3200 BC, It contains the greatest collection of passage-grave art ever uncovered in Western Europe. Spiral carvings on one of the large supporting stones.
Keywords: historic, heritage, monument, culture, archeology, necropolis, ancient, UNESCO

PMR-D6572
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: the admirably large enclosure for western lowland gorillas in Dublin Zoo.
Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates

PMR-D6571
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo.
Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates

PMR-D6570
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo.
Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates

PMR-D6569
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo.
Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates

PMR-D6568
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo.
Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates

PMR-D6567
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo.
Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates

PMR-D6566
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: western lowland gorillas share their enclosure with red-capped mangabey monkeys in Dublin Zoo.
Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates

PMR-D6428
Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: part of the intact 470-metre-long north-western defence wall, with the spire of the Catholic parish church, St. Kilian.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6399
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Segringer Tor, the town's western gate, was destroyed by Swedish troops in 1648 and rebuilt in baroque style in 1655
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6388
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: the park warden's house, in the north-western corner of the town wall, on the Rothenburg Pool.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6315
Germany, Bavaria, Mittelfranken, Dinkelsbühl: Segringer Tor, the western town gate, was destroyed by the Swedes in 1648 and rebuilt in baroque style in 1655.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, cobblestones

PMR-D6293
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Berger Tor, dating from 1362, the western gate to the town, guarded the road from Ulm. View from the town wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6292
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Berger Tor, dating from 1362, the western gate to the town, guarded the road from Ulm. View from the town wall.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6278
Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: the Berger Tor, dating from 1362, the western gate to the town, guarded the road from Ulm.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture

PMR-D6135
Western marsh orchid, broad-leaved marsh orchid, fan orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis) near Iffeldorf, Bavaria.
Keywords: nature, countryside, orchis, wildflowers, plants, botany, meadow, spring, colourful

PMR-D5996
Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature, waders

PMR-D5995
Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature, waders

PMR-D5994
Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) on the beach at Salalah, Oman.
Keywords: birds, ornithology, fauna, wildlife, nature, waders

PMR-D5853
Oman: approaching 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

PMR-D5852
Oman: approaching 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

PMR-D5851
Oman: approaching 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

PMR-D5850
Oman: approaching 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

PMR-D5849
Oman, Al Alamain: the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi) from Sharafat al Alamayn, ca. 2000 metres high.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, panorama

PMR-D5848
Oman, Al Alamain: the Western Hajar Mountains (Al Hajar al Gharbi) from Sharafat al Alamayn, ca. 2000 metres high.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, picturesque, rugged, barren, bleak, treeless, untamed, rocky, wild, geology, dirt-track, limestone, panorama

PMR-D5847
Oman, Al Alamain: Shorfet Al Alamain (Sharafat al Alamayn) Hotel, ca. 2000 metres high 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

PMR-D5846
Oman, Al Alamain: Shorfet Al Alamain (Sharafat al Alamayn) Hotel, ca. 2000 metres high 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

PMR-D5845
Oman: Omani drivers, dressed for 2000m. altitude, 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

PMR-D5844
Oman: 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

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-D5841
Oman: 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

PMR-D5840
Oman: Snake Gorge 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

PMR-D5839
Oman: Snake Gorge 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

PMR-D5838
Oman: Snake Gorge 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

PMR-D5837
Oman: Snake Gorge 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

PMR-D5836
Oman: Snake Gorge 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

PMR-D5835
Oman: Snake Gorge 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

PMR-D5834
Oman: Snake Gorge 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

PMR-D5833
Oman: 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

PMR-D5832
Oman: 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

PMR-D5831
Oman: 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

PMR-D5830
Oman: 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

PMR-D5829
Oman: Landcruisers 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, off-road vehicles, limestone

PMR-D5828
Oman: Landcruisers 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, off-road vehicles, limestone

PMR-D5827
Oman: entering 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

PMR-D5826
Oman: entering 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

PMR-D5818
Oman, Nakhal: the "keep" and outer walls of Nakhal Fortress (Husn Al Heem), dating from pre-Islamic times, with Jebel Nakhal, a spur of the Western Hajar mountains, behind.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis, defence, fortifications

PMR-D5817
Oman, Nakhal: view of the town and its mosque from the walls of the fortress, with Jebel Nakhal, a spur of the Western Hajar mountains, behind.
Keywords: desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, picturesque, oasis

PMR-D5180
Uzbekistan, Province Khorezm, Khiva, a walled, desert city founded about the beginning of the millennium: the Western Gate (Ota-Darvoza - Father's Gate), with its twin towers, has been recently renovated, like much of the town.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, culture, historic, heritage, Muslim, colourful, artistic, Sunni Islam, UNESCO

PMR-D0808
Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): one of the western-style buildings in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens.
Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR206-11
Israel, Jerusalem: the Western (Wailing) Wall :
the lower 7 stone courses (19 more are below ground level!) are from the time of Herod (20 BC); the next 4 courses are from Roman times, and the top part was added at the time of the British mandate. At present it stands 18 metres high.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR209-12
Israel, Jerusalem: the Western (Wailing) Wall in late afternoon with the Mount of Olives in the background. Men approach the wall on the left, women on the right.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR206-10
Israel, Jerusalem: the Western (Wailing) Wall, with the Dome of the Rock behind, and Israeli flags in the foreground.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, picturesque

PMR206-09
Israel, Jerusalem: Jews, mostly schoolchildren, assembling in the square before the Western (Wailing) Wall, on the evening before the Sabbath.
Keywords: historic, antiquity, tradition, culture, capital city, religious centre, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Orthodox, walled city, fortifications, defence, cosmopolitan, 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

PMR204-09
Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Washroom for visitors to the Western Palace of Herod. In the background: the swimming pool and a smaller royal residence.
Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable

PMR204-08
Israel, Dead Sea, Masada: a fortified rock plateau, on which Herod the Great built his palaces. Site of Roman siege in 37-31 BC when allegedly 900 Jews committed mass suicide. Pathway leading up to the Western Gate from Wadi Masada.
Keywords: desert, fortifications, defence, isolated, tragedy, historic, UNESCO Site, steep, impregnable

PMR202-02
Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: cliffs forming the north-western boundary, with a tree in the foreground.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR202-01
Israel, Negev Desert, Timna Valley National Park: cliffs forming the north-western boundary.
Keywords: desert, sandstone, geological, rock formations, barren, waterless, colourful, picturesque

PMR-D3760
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: western-style cafes and bars line this street.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, sightseeing, shopping, tourist Mecca

PMR-D3475
Germany, Lower Saxony, Hildesheim: St Michael's Church, (Romanesque 1010-1033), rebuilt after war destruction, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. Western side of the ceiling frescos dating from the early 13th century and depicting Christ's family tree from Adam and Eve (bottom) onwards.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PMR-D1619
People's Republic of China, Shanghai Museum: Chinese Bronze Age Cowrie Container with 8 yaks (Western Han, 206 BC).
Keywords: modern architecture, architecture, colourful, night life, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, high-rise blocks, skyscrapers

PMR171-07
U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the western half of Oakland Bay Bridge, and San Francisco skyline with the Transamerica Pyramid, seen from Yerba Buena Island.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, shore

PMR161-04
U.S.A., Arizona, Seligman: Campsite, with a train on Santa Fe Railroad, headed by four diesel locomotives, in the background. In the poplar sapling a pair of Western Kingbirds are nesting.
Keywords: campsite, tent, picnic bench, landscape

PMR160-12
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Shades of brown, ochre and yellow from a dried-up river bed, with distant blue hills.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR160-11
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Dante's View, looking across Death Valley to the south, with alpine aster in the foreground.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, flora, botany, botanical

PMR160-10
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Dante's View. At this height vegetation makes a welcome reappearance. Many Horned Toads around.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR160-08
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Looking north from Dante's View, 5475 feet above sea level.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR160-07
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. View of the spectacularly eroded ridges of yellow clay from Zabriskie Point, seen from the side.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR160-06
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. View of the spectacularly eroded ridges of yellow clay from Zabriskie Point.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR160-05
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. "Old Dinah", a veteran steam tractor used by miners for transporting extracted borax ore, dating from 1894.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, locomotive, machinery

PMR160-04
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Camping at Furnace Creek.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, tent

PMR160-03
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. The "Artist's Palette", a particularly unusual mosaic of red, yellow, orange, green, violet, brown and black hues.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR160-02
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. A deep gulley eroded in the yellow clay, with the "Artist's Palette" in the background.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR160-01
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Shades of pink and yellow in a gorge in the Black Mountains.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR159-12
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR159-11
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR159-10
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR159-09
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Desert plants struggling for survival.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, flora, botany, botanical, succulents

PMR159-08
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Part of the Black Mountains.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR159-07
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Part of the Black Mountains.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR159-06
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. One of the few flowering plants to flourish in the desert conditions.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, flora, botany, botanical, succulent

PMR159-05
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR159-04
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Yellow earth is coloured by the iron ores it contains.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR159-03
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. A type of desert sea holly. U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. A type of desert sea holly.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular, plants, botany, flora

PMR159-02
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Mouth of the Marble Canyon, looking onto the salt lakes of Death Valley.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR159-01
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Torrent-smoothed walls of the Marble Canyon, nesting place of Ravens.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

PMR158-12
U.S.A., California: Death Valley National Park, at 86 metres below sea level, the second lowest place in the western hemisphere. Late afternoon view of the Black Mountains near Zabriskie Point.
Keywords: desert, dry, salt flats, colourful, mineral deposits, drought, landscape, parched, mountains, rock formations, spectacular

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

PMR-D2438
Iran, Persepolis: Founded by Darius I in 520 BC, subsequent Achaemenid rulers added many new buildings until it was burnt to the ground by Alexander the Great in 330 BC. It extended over 125 sq. km. at its peak.
The south-western half of Persepolis from Mount Mithra.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology

PMR-D2374
Iran, Haft Tappeh: Choqa Zanbil Ziggurat, the best surviving example of Elamite architecture, part of the town of Dur Untash, founded by King Untash Gal in mid-13th century BC. Built of red brick, it was dedicated to Inshushinak, chief god of the Elamite pantheon. The south-western stairway alone provided access to the top.
Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, archeology, ancient, antiquity, historic, heritage, UNESCO

PMR-D2333
Iran: cattle market near Orumiyeh in north-western Iran.
Keywords: goats, sheep, trading, livestock, buying-selling, shepherds

PMR-D2332
Iran: cattle market near Orumiyeh in north-western Iran.
Keywords: goats, sheep, trading, livestock, buying-selling, shepherds

PMR-D2331
Iran: cattle market near Orumiyeh in north-western Iran.
Keywords: goats, sheep, trading, livestock, buying-selling, shepherds

PMR-D2330
Iran: cattle market near Orumiyeh in north-western Iran.
Keywords: goats, sheep, trading, livestock, buying-selling, shepherds

PMR-D2329
Iran: cattle market near Orumiyeh in north-western Iran: a stall with colourful spices on display.
Keywords: goats, sheep, trading, livestock, buying-selling, shepherds

PMR-D2328
Iran: cattle market near Orumiyeh in north-western Iran.
Keywords: goats, sheep, trading, livestock, buying-selling, shepherds

PMR-D1908
England, Somerset, Montacute House (National Trust), former home of the Phelips family: the western approach to the house, looking towards the gate.
Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house

PMR146K-31
Qatar, Doha: western end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with newly completed high rise buildings.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR146K-30
Qatar, Doha: western end of the prestige boulevard, Al Corniche, with palm trees and flowerbeds in national colours.
Keywords: modern architecture, ultra-modern, luxurious, air conditioning, Arab state, Muslim, Islam, desert city, emirate, oil wealth, skyscrapers

PMR481-04
Canada, British Columbia: Kamloops Lake from the western end.
Keywords: nature, Rocky Mountains, mountain range, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside

PMR463-07
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Voronet: the monastery church, founded by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), was built and painted in 1488. Illuminated by the sun is the famous "Last Judgement" fresco on the western facade.
Keywords: frescoes, Christian, Orthodox, architecture, mediaeval, painted monastery, colourful

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

PMR533-10
Iraq, Hatra: a great Arab city, founded in the 3rd century BC after the fall of the Assyrian empire in 612 BC and Babylon in 539 BC. The buildings combine elements of Hellenistic/Roman and Syrian architecture:
view from the roof of theTemple of the Sun, showing the wall of the temple compound and one of the western gates. The area beyond was the residential quarter (waiting to be excavated).
Keywords: architecture, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage, culture

PMR530-08
Iraq, Fortress/palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of kerbela, little is known of the builders, although thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. The entire building has recently been extensively renovated.
One of the courtyards, surrounded by arcades.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, defence, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, picturesque, archeology, archeological

PMR530-07
Iraq, Fortress/palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of kerbela, little is known of the builders, although thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. The entire building has recently been extensively renovated.
Courtyard from the outer wall parapet; single storey buildings provide accommodation, the state rooms being at the rear.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, defence, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, picturesque, archeology, archeological

PMR530-06
Iraq, Fortress/palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of kerbela, little is known of the builders, although thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. The entire building has recently been extensively renovated.
View of the fortress/palace from the road.
Keywords: architecture, fortifications, defence, Muslim, Islam, natural heritage, Mesopotamia, picturesque, archeology, archeological

PMR527-09
Iraq: Ur, the oldest known large city, founded perhaps 6000 years ago, the Sumerian capital in its heyday, the third millennium BC, and according to the Bible, birthplace of Abraham as "Ur of the Chaldees":
western corner of Ekhursag of Ur-Nammu, excavated by Sir Leonard Woolley between 1922 and 1934.
Keywords: architecture, walls, foundations, Mesopotamia, ruined city, desert, historical, archeological, archeology, natural heritage

PMR517-10
Italy, Sicily, Taormina: Porta Catania, the western gate.
Keywords: historic, architecture, Sicilia, national heritage

PMR128K-05
USA, Maine: wooded autumn landscape approaching the Canadian border, western Maine.
Keywords: trees, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, fallen leaves, New England

PMR128K-04
USA, Maine: route 201 not far from Moose River, western 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

PMR128K-03
USA, Maine: wooded autumn landscape not far from Moose River, western 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

PMR128K-02
USA, Maine: white water stream flowing through autumn landscape not far from Moose River, western 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

PMR128K-01
USA, Maine: wild stream flowing through autumn landscape not far from Moose River, western 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

PMR114K-14
Cyprus, Kourion (Curium): the Roman city was destroyed in an earthquake in 365 AD. Part of the 5th century Episcopal Basilica (Byzantine) in the western part of the site.
Keywords: ruins, archeological excavations, Curium, Kourion, Kurium, historical, Byzantine, architecture

PMR112K-27
Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - the Jade Water Pavilion reflected in the water lily pool.
Keywords: metropolis, Chinese architecture, Chinese gateway, Chinese, western seaboard, panorama, picturesque, Confucius

PMR112K-26
Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - the "Ting" or pavilion forms the focal point of the garden.
Keywords: metropolis, Chinese architecture, Chinese gateway, Chinese, western seaboard, panorama, picturesque, Confucius, pagoda

PMR112K-25
Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - the water lily pool.
Keywords: metropolis, Chinese architecture, Chinese gateway, Chinese, western seaboard, panorama, picturesque, Confucius

PMR112K-23
Canada, Vancouver BC: the entrance to Chinatown on Pender Street.
Keywords: metropolis, Chinese architecture, Chinese gateway, Chinese, western seaboard, cityscape, panorama

PMR112K-22
Canada, Vancouver BC: Vancouver Lookout from below, seen through a glass dome.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, cityscape, western seaboard

PMR112K-21
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from Vancouver Lookout (177 metres) atop Harbour Centre Tower - view of Province House, Canada Place, Burrard Inlet and Stanley Park.
Keywords: modern architecture, western seaboard, cityscape, panorama, metropolis, high-rise buildings, skyscrapers

PMR112K-20
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from Vancouver Lookout (177 metres) atop Harbour Centre Tower - Canada Place served as the Canadian Pavilion at Expo '86.
Keywords: modern architecture, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard

PMR112K-19
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from Vancouver Lookout (177 metres) atop Harbour Centre Tower - view of Burrard Inlet, Container Port, railway marshalling yard and North Vancouver.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard, commerce, exports, imports, trade

PMR112K-18
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from Vancouver Lookout (177 metres) atop Harbour Centre Tower - view to the south-west, with new skyscraper rising on the left.
Keywords: modern architecture, western seaboard, cityscape, panorama, metropolis, high-rise buildings, skyscrapers

PMR112K-17
Canada, Vancouver BC: view from Vancouver Lookout (177 metres) atop Harbour Centre Tower - view of False Creek, site of Expo '86, and BC Place, the world's largest air-supported stadium.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard

PMR112K-16
Canada, Vancouver BC: Canada Place, Convention Centre and Imax Theatre built for Expo '86 from the SeaBus ferry.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard

PMR112K-15
Canada, Vancouver BC: view of the skyline from the SeaBus ferry, with the Harbour Centre and Canada Place.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard

PMR112K-14
Canada, Vancouver BC: Burrard Inlet with the city skyline from North Vancouver.
Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise buildings, metropolis, panorama, cityscape, western seaboard

PMR112K-13
Canada, Vancouver BC: SeaBus ferry arriving at North Vancouver with the city skyline in the background.
Keywords: modern architecture, western seaboard, ferryboat, cityscape, panorama, metropolis

PMR095K-34
Libya, Ubari Lakes Area: view from the western end of Lake Gebraoun with palm trees and reflected sand dunes.
Keywords: Maghreb, Mandara Lakes, barren, sand-dune landscape, palm trees, sand dunes, Sahara Desert

PMR085K-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Brunnstein Hut (1560 metres) in the western Karwendel Mountains.
Keywords: alpine, pasture, mountain range, spring, Alps, hiking

PMR028K-32
Australia, Western Australia: Striking aerial view of the parallel "waves" of rock which break up the plain in the Kimberley, north Western Australia.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, outback, typical scenery, untouched nature

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

PMR028K-30
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the Argyle Diamond Mine which produces 33% of the world's supply of industrial diamonds.
Keywords: mining, diamond mining, precious stones, diamond extraction, natural resources

PMR028K-29
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the parallel "waves" of rock which break up the plain in the Kimberley, north Western Australia.
Keywords: geology, rock formations

PMR028K-28
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the parallel "waves" of rock which break up the plain in the Kimberley, north Western Australia.
Keywords: geology, rock formations

PMR028K-27
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: the western wall of the massif.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-26
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: the western edge of the massif, before erosion causes the beehive humps to form.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, weather erosion

PMR028K-25
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: Bellburn Creek emerging from the massif.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, weather erosion

PMR028K-23
Australia, Western Australia: view of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: this rock formation ressembles an elephant when silhouetted (left).
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-22
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-21
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, weather erosion

PMR028K-20
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae, as can be clearly seen in this picture in cathedral gorge.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-19
Australia, Western Australia: view of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: sunlight illuminating a cave, high up in the wall of cathedral gorge.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-18
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: reflection of the walls of the gorge in the pool in "cathedral" cave.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, weather erosion

PMR028K-17
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: in the "cathedral" cave, the walls of the gorge reflected in the pool.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, weather erosion

PMR028K-16
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: walking through Cathedral Gorge.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-15
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-14
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, weather erosion

PMR028K-13
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae.
Keywords: geology, rock formations, weather erosion

$PMR028K-12 Australia, Western Australia: Flowering tree: Grevillea refracta in Purnululu National Park. Keywords: Botany, Grevillea$

PMR028K-11
Australia, Western Australia: View of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-10
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: the southern tip of the massif.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-09
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: Piccaninny Gorge and Piccaninny Creek flowing out of it.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-08
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles) in the Kimberley, with banded rock humps created by erosion, only recently discovered by Europeans. The bands of colour are superficial, caused by different types of algae. Here: a general view of the extent of the phenomenon.
Keywords: geology, weather erosion, rock formations

PMR028K-07
Australia, Western Australia: Aerial view of Lake Argyle, the largest man-made lake, first flooded in 1973, with dam in the foreground.
Keywords: reservoir, hydro-electric scheme, water power

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

PMR028K-05
Australia, Western Australia: Cliffs at Geike Gorge National Park. The limestone cliffs were laid down in the Devonian era, about 350 million years ago. Here, sandbanks deposited in the trees by the last floods. Guided boat trips are available for visitors to the park.
Keywords: geology

PMR028K-04
Australia, Western Australia: Cliffs at Geike Gorge National Park. The limestone cliffs were laid down in the Devonian era, about 350 million years ago. The high water mark shows how high the river rises in the rainy season. Guided boat trips are available for visitors to the park.
Keywords: geology

PMR028K-03
Australia, Western Australia: Cliffs at Geike Gorge National Park. The limestone cliffs were laid down in the Devonian era, about 350 million years ago. Guided boat trips are available for visitors to the park.
Keywords: geology

PMR028K-02
Australia, Western Australia: Cliffs at Geike Gorge National Park. The limestone cliffs were laid down in the Devonian era, about 350 million years ago. Guided boat trips are available for visitors to the park.
Keywords: geology

PMR028K-01
Australia, Western Australia: Hollowed-out caves in the cliff-bottom at Geike Gorge National Park. The limestone cliffs were laid down in the Devonian era, about 350 million years ago. Guided boat trips are available for visitors to the park.
Keywords: geology

PMR027K-36
Australia, Western Australia: Cockatoo Creek, with Australian Darter bird (Anhinga melanogaster) in the right middle ground.
Keywords: ornithology, water birds

PMR027K-35
Australia, Western Australia, Broome: The pier and jetty at Broome Port.

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

PMR027K-33
Australia, Western Australia, Broome: Cable beach, which extends for about 22 kilometres further to the north.
Keywords: promenade, bathing, swimming, sea shore, empty beach

PMR027K-32
Australia, Western Australia: Sandfire Roadhouse on the Great Northern Highway, with termite mounds lining the approach.
Keywords: outback station, refuelling station, red earth

PMR027K-31
Australia, Western Australia: Iron ore terminal at Port Hedland, with landing jetty and a large ore carrier moored in the background.
Keywords: conveyance of iron ore, minerals, mining, BHP, natural resources

PMR027K-28
Australia, Western Australia, Port Hedland: Praying mantis.
Keywords: wild life, nature, insects

PMR027K-27
Australia, Western Australia: Late sun on the red sandstone rocks of the Ashburton River with white-barked eucalyptus trees on the bank, near to the Nanutarra Roadhouse.
Keywords: colourful river scene, riverine geology, picturesque view

PMR027K-26
Australia, Western Australia: Part of the beach at Coral Bay, popular with private motor boat owners.
Keywords: bathing, swimming, open air, water sport

PMR027K-25
Australia, Western Australia: Turquoise Bay beach, right next to Ningaloo Coral Reef, Exmouth.
Keywords: open air, bathing, swimming, silver sand

PMR027K-24
Australia, Western Australia: Emus about to raid an unguarded tent on the campsite at Exmouth.
Keywords: wildlife, birds, nature

PMR027K-23
Australia, Western Australia: Sulphur-crested cockatoos (Cacatua galerita) on the campsite at Exmouth, one drinking from a water tap.
Keywords: wildlife, nature, birds

PMR027K-22
Australia, Western Australia: Emus on the campsite at Exmouth.
Keywords: wildlife, nature, birds

PMR027K-21
Australia, Western Australia: Crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, north of Carnarvon.
Keywords: latitude 66 degrees south, cartography

PMR027K-20
Australia, Western Australia: Erupting "blowholes" at Point Quobba, near Carnarvon.
Keywords: geology, tidal phenomena, breaking waves, surf, spray, rocky coast

PMR027K-19
Australia, Western Australia: Dolphin near the beach at Monkey Mia marine reserve.
Keywords: wild life, nature, feeding dolphins, interaction with dolphins, sea mammals

PMR027K-18
Australia, Western Australia: Visitors experiencing an "interaction" with dolphins on the beach at Monkey Mia marine reserve, supervised by wardens.
Keywords: wild life, sea mammals, interaction with dolphins, feeding dolphins, nature

PMR027K-17
Australia, Western Australia: Visitors experiencing an "interaction" with dolphins on the beach at Monkey Mia marine reserve, supervised by wardens.
Keywords: wild life, nature, feeding dolphins, interaction with dolphins, sea mammals

PMR027K-16
Australia, Western Australia: Visitors experiencing an "interaction" with dolphins on the beach at Monkey Mia marine reserve, supervised by wardens.
Keywords: wild life, sea mammals, interaction with dolphins, feeding dolphins, nature

PMR027K-15
Australia, Western Australia: Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) on the beach at Monkey Mia marine reserve.
Keywords: wild life, nature, birds, Shark Bay

PMR027K-14
Australia, Western Australia: Visitors experiencing an "interaction" with dolphins on the beach at Monkey Mia marine reserve, supervised by wardens.
Keywords: wild life, sea mammals, interaction with dolphins, feeding dolphins, nature

PMR027K-13
Australia, Western Australia: Australian Pelicans (Pelecanus conspicillatus) on the beach at Monkey Mia marine reserve.
Keywords: wild life, Shark Bay, birds, nature

PMR027K-12
Australia, Western Australia: Australian Pelicans (Pelecanus conspicillatus) on the beach at Monkey Mia marine reserve.
Keywords: wild life, Shark Bay, birds, nature

PMR027K-11
Australia, Western Australia: Dolphin taking a fish from a pretty girl on the beach at Monkey Mia marine reserve.
Keywords: wild life, Shark Bay, sea mammals, interaction with dolphins, feeding dolphins, nature

PMR027K-10
Australia, Western Australia: Dolphin taking a fish from a tourist on the beach at Monkey Mia marine reserve.
Keywords: wild life, Shark Bay, sea mammals, interaction with dolphins, feeding dolphins, nature

PMR027K-09
Australia, Western Australia, Denham: Limestone, composed of clearly discernable compressed seashells, is quarried from the beach at Denham, Shark Bay.
Keywords: geology

PMR027K-08
Australia, Western Australia, Denham: Limestone, composed of clearly discernable compressed seashells, at Denham, Shark Bay.
Keywords: geology

PMR027K-07
Australia, Western Australia, Shark Bay: Stromatolites: long believed extinct, but recently rediscovered sediment-trapping algae under about 20 centimetres of water in Hamelin Pool, Shark Bay. They are one of the earliest forms of life and have been identified in rocks estimated to be 3000 million years old.
Keywords: geology, beginnings of life, evolution, world history

PMR027K-06
Australia, Western Australia, Kalbarri: Eroded Tumblagooda sandstone with well defined strata in Kalbarri National Park, with the Murchison River below.
Keywords: geology, gorge, strata, natural hole in rock, rock formations, red rocks

PMR027K-05
Australia, Western Australia, Kalbarri: "Nature's Window", eroded from Tumblagooda sandstone, in Kalbarri National Park.
Keywords: geology, red rocks, rock formations, natural hole in rock, strata, gorge

PMR027K-04
Australia, Western Australia, Kalbarri: The Murchison River, at the bottom of a deep gorge, in the Kalbarri National Park.
Keywords: geology, rock formations

PMR027K-03
Australia, Western Australia: "Nature's Window", eroded from Tumblagooda sandstone, in Kalbarri National Park, with the Murchison River below.
Keywords: geology, red rocks, rock formations, natural hole in rock, strata, gorge

PMR027K-02
Australia, Western Australia: Chinamans Beach at Kalbarri, very popular with anglers.
Keywords: bathing, boating, swimming, open air, holidays, vacation

PMR027K-01
Australia, Western Australia: "Mushroom Rock" on the rocky coast near Kalbarri.
Keywords: geology

PMR026K-35
Australia, Western Australia, Kalbarri: Coast and beach near Kalbarri, from Red Bluff Lookout.
Keywords: geology, rocky coast

PMR026K-31
Australia, Western Australia: The Town Hall, Fremantle, built in 1887.
Keywords: architecture, clock tower

PMR026K-30
Australia, Western Australia, Perth: Yachts on the Swan River.

PMR026K-29
Australia, Western Australia, Perth: Picnicking near Point Currie on the Swan River.
Keywords: outdoor life, picnic, open air meals, holidays, free time, vacation

PMR026K-28
Australia, Western Australia: The modern city of Perth from Kings Park.

PMR026K-26
Australia, Western Australia: Stalactites and helictites (very delicate, straw-like stalactites), some incredibly, curving upwards, in Jewel Cave near Margaret River.
Keywords: caves, calcification, limestone, geology

PMR026K-25
Australia, Western Australia: "Helictites", very delicate, straw-like stalactites in Jewel Cave near Margaret River, which need to be protected from draughts!
Keywords: caves, geology, limestone, calcification

PMR026K-24
Australia, Western Australia: Stalactites in Jewel Cave near Margaret River.
Keywords: caves, geology, limestone, calcification

PMR026K-22
Australia, Western Australia: Emu in a field, not far from Esperance.
Keywords: birds, wild life, flightless birds

PMR026K-21
Australia, Western Australia: Large skink (Tiliqua scincoides?) on Beacon Hill, Norseman.
Keywords: lizard, wildlife, reptile

PMR024K-33
Australia: Remarkable pattern of islands in a partially dried-out salt lake in the western desert, as seen from the aircraft.
Keywords: aerial views, salt lakes, geography

PMR024K-32
Australia: Remarkable pattern of islands in a partially dried-out salt lake in the western desert, as seen from the aircraft.
Keywords: aerial views, geography, salt lakes

PMR024K-31
Australia: Saltbed of a dried-out lake in the western desert, as seen from the aircraft.
Keywords: aerial views, salt lakes, geography

PMR024K-30
Australia: First glimpse of a continent! Crossing the coast of Western Australia, as seen from the aircraft.
Keywords: aerial views

PMR016K-04
Iraq, Kerbela, Fortress/Palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of Kerbela, little is known of the builders, although it is thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. The former mosque, giving onto an inner courtyard.
Keywords: mosque, Islam, Mohammed, religion, Muslim

PMR016K-03
Iraq, Kerbela, Fortress/Palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of Kerbela, little is known of the builders, although it is thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. One of the galleries alongside the courtyard.
Keywords: mosque, Islam, Mohammed, religion, Muslim

PMR016K-02
Iraq, Kerbela, Fortress/Palace of Al-Ukhaidar: standing alone in the western desert, 48 kilometres south-west of Kerbela, little is known of the builders, although it is thought to date from the early 8th century AD. However it stands on an important desert trade route. View of the courtyard from the roof.
Keywords: mosque, Islam, Mohammed, religion, Muslim

PMR010K-24
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Kananaskis National Park: Western Anemone (Anemone occidentalis).
Keywords: spring flowers, anemone

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

PMR067K-25
Germany, Bavaria: Originally a Celtic colony (Radasbona) and then later a Roman settlement (Castra Regina), Regensburg boasts a wealth of historic buildings. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. Here: the remaining towers of the Jakobstor (Jacob's Gate), formerly the main western entrance to the city.
Keywords: UNESCO World Heritage Site, German Architecture, Germen heritage

PMR059K-23
Moldavian agricultural worker Vasile, with wife Viorica and children Carmen, Loredana, Marian, Alexandru and friend, with western visitor, in front of their partially completed new house.

PMR059K-22
Moldavian agricultural worker Vasile, with wife Viorica and children Carmen, Loredana, Marian, Alexandru and friend, with western visitor, in front of their partially completed new house.

PMR565-11
U.S.A., Chicago: view from the top of Sears Tower (1450 feet = 442 metres high), "the world's tallest building from street level to rooftop", with the junction of the north and south arms of the Chicago River and North Western Railway Station.
Keywords: architecture, panorama, Lake Michigan, high rise buildings, tower blocks, skyscrapers, windy city

PMR560-6
Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park: this Boab tree (Adansonia gregorii) lurks in its rocky niche like an octopus.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope

PMR560-5
Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park: a grove of Boab saplings (Adansonia gregorii).
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR560-4
Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park: much-eroded sandstone cliffs by the signed path.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR560-3
Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park has its own spectacular "Mini-Bungles", beehive-shaped rocks.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR560-1
Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park: the pinnacle, formed from eroded sandstone.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR560-02
Australia, Western Australia, Kununurra: Mirima or Hidden Valley National Park, with view over Kununurra, the Kimberley's newest town, from one of the hills (most of the buildings are hidden in the trees).
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR559-9
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. View along Cathedral Gorge; during the wet season the area is under water much of the time.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR559-8
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. Freshwater pool in Cathedral Gorge, closely enclosed by the rock domes. Important for the prolific wildlife.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR559-7
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. Inside the enormous cathedral-like cave at the end of Cathedral Gorge, with reflections in the pool.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR559-6
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. A freshwater pool in Cathedral Gorge, important for the prolific wildlife.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

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

PMR559-2
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Baob tree (Adansonia gregorii) and termite mounds; both survive brush fires easily.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR559-12
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. The banding is said to be caused by coatings of silica (orange) and lichen (black). Closer view of a banded rock face, with eucalyptus tree in the foreground.
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR559-11
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. The banding is said to be caused by coatings of silica (orange) and lichen (black).
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope

PMR559-10
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. Cathedral Gorge: where the rock has broken away, it can be seen that the "banding" is only superficial.
Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope

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

PMR559-03
Australia, Western Australia, The Kimberley: Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), with the banded rock humps only recently discovered by Europeans. The banding is said to be caused by coatings of silica (orange) and lichen (black).
Keywords: outback, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, widlife, natural, nature, bush, wilderness

PMR558-8
Australia, Western Australia: The camp site behind Town Beach, Broome, enjoys an idyllic situation.
Keywords: tropical, camping, tent

PMR558-7
Australia, Western Australia, Broome: Picnic tables overlooking Town Beach with golden sand and turquoise sea.
Keywords: tropical

PMR558-6
Australia, Western Australia: Japanese "Torii" (Gate) to a Shinto shrine on the beach at Broome, reminds of the days when Japanese pearl fishers lived and worked in the area.
Keywords: tropical, colour contrast, horizon, empty, sea, sand, religious symbol

PMR558-5
Australia, Western Australia, Broome: Town Beach: golden sand, turquoise sea, cloudless sky, palm trees - and not a soul in sight!
Keywords: tropical, bathing, sunshine

PMR558-4
Australia, Western Australia, Broome: Part of Cable Beach, which extends for about 22 kilometres further (to the north of Broome). Golden sand, turquoise sea, cloudless sky, palm trees - room for everyone!
Keywords: tropical, bathing, sunbathing

PMR558-3
Australia, Western Australia: Termite mounds on the Northern Highway near Sandfire Roadhouse.
Keywords: tropical, anthill, outback, wilderness, desert

PMR558-2
Australia, Western Australia, Dampier: Dampier Salt Company's salt pans, with a mountain of salt in the background.
Keywords: tropical, sodium chloride, minerals, saline

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

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

PMR558-10
Australia, Western Australia,: Red earth and turquoise sea - near the Broome Bird Observatory.
Keywords: tropical, vivid , colourful, wilderness, sand, outback

PMR558-1
Australia, Western Australia, Dampier: Commercial shipping in the roads, with palm trees in the foreground.
Keywords: tropical, ship, anchored, mineral extraction, ore carriers

PMR558-09
Australia, Western Australia, Broome: the Japanese Cemetery testifies to the dangers of mother-of-pearl diving early in the 20th century, which brought prosperity to Broome.
Keywords: tropical, diver, graveyard

PMR557-9
Australia, Western Australia, Nanutarra: Afternoon sun on the Ashburton River, close to the Nanutarra Roadhouse, with mountains in the distance.
Keywords: tropical, Eucalyptus trees, boulders, Red Centre, outback, riverine geology

PMR557-7
Australia, Western Australia, Nanutarra: Afternoon sun on the Ashburton River, close to the Nanutarra Roadhouse.
Keywords: tropical, Eucalyptus trees, boulders, Red Centre, outback, riverine geology

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

PMR557-5
Australia, Western Australia, Carnarvon, Point Quobba: incoming waves compress air through vents in the volcanic rock and water is erupted up to 20 metres in the air.
Keywords: tropical, blow-holes, spray, sea coast, white water

PMR557-4
Australia, Western Australia, Carnarvon. Point Quobba: incoming waves compress air through vents in the volcanic rock and water is erupted up to 20 metres in the air.
Keywords: tropical, blow-holes, spray, sea coast, white water

PMR557-3
Australia, Western Australia, Carnarvon, Point Quobba: incoming waves compress air through vents in the volcanic rock and water is erupted up to 20 metres in the air.
Keywords: tropical, blow-holes, spray, sea coast, white water

PMR557-2
Australia, Western Australia, Carnarvon, Point Quobba: incoming waves compress air through vents in the volcanic rock and water is erupted up to 20 metres in the air.
Keywords: tropical, white water, sea coast, spray, blow-holes

PMR557-12
Australia, Western Australia: Remnants of the Fortescue River (although the rainy season had recently come to an end) (April).
Keywords: tropical, desert, outback, bush, drought

PMR557-11
Australia, Western Australia, Nanutarra: Afternoon sun on the Ashburton River, close to the Nanutarra Roadhouse.
Keywords: tropical, Eucalyptus trees, boulders, Red Centre, outback, riverine geology

PMR557-10
Australia, Western Australia, Nanutarra: the Ashburton River, close to the Nanutarra Roadhouse, view downstream.
Keywords: outback, eucalyptus, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical

PMR557-1
Australia, Western Australia, Shark Bay: the beach at Monkey Mia and the "main road" south to Denham.
Keywords: tropical, sand dunes, outback, bush, red earth

PMR557-08
Australia, Western Australia, Nanutarra: the Ashburton River, close to the Nanutarra Roadhouse in the afternoon sun, with eucalyptus trees on the bank.
Keywords: outback, iron oxide, colourful, tropical, biotope, ecology, savannah, vegetation, geology, natural, nature, bush, wilderness, eucalyptus

PMR556-8
Australia, Western Australia, Kalbarri: The Murchison River makes a loop in a deep gorge in Kalbarri National Park.
Keywords: tropical, outback, gorge, strata, red rocks, geology

PMR556-6
Australia, Western Australia, Perth: The refurbished Old Customs House on Barrack Square, seen from the top of the Swan Bell Tower.
Keywords: Swan River, customs shed, landing stage, pier, jetty

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

PMR556-4
Australia, Western Australia, Norseman: View from Beacon Hill, with a good specimen of Eucalyptus Dundasii in the foreground.
Keywords: tropical, trees, scrub, outback

PMR556-3
Australia, Western Australia, Norseman: Approximately 4.2 million tonnes of gold-mining tailings, all neatly stacked.
Keywords: tropical, extracted earth, mining, minerals

PMR556-2
Australia, Western Australia: Nullarbor (= no trees) Plain, looking along the steep coastline towards Victoria, 110 kilometres away.
Keywords: empty, breakers, cliffs, flat expanse, treeless, unpopulated

PMR556-11
Australia, Western Australia, Shark Bay: stromatolites in Hamelin Pool. Long believed extinct, these sediment-trapping black algae were only recently discovered. They are one of the earliest forms of life on our planet, unchanged in 3000 million years.
Keywords: tropical, stromatolite, beginnings of life, biology, evolution

PMR590-12
Mexico, Palenque: formerly a large Maya town, which flourished between 600 and 800 AD, only a small part of which has been excavated. Reproduction of a Maya figure outside the Best Western Hotel in the modern town.
Keywords: Maya

PMR661-06
USA, Oregon, Tillamook: the leafy trail to Munson Creek Falls among western red cedars and Sitka spruce trees.
Keywords: countryside, arboreal trail, woodland

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