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PMR-D13331 Germany, Bavaria, Ebermannstadt: water wheel and sluice gates on an arm of the River Wiesent. Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, Wiesent Valley
PMR-D13328 Germany, Bavaria, Ebermannstadt: one of the old water wheels on an arm of the River Wiesent, the hallmark of the modern town. Keywords: architecture, culture, heritage, historic, mediaeval, picturesque, Wiesent Valley
PMR-D10690 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau: the open air museum of historical farm buildings and water mills at Glentleiten: the reservoir which supplies the water wheels through a system of sluices, surrounded by autumn foliage. Keywords: historic, country life, dwellings, tradition, heritage, picturesque, architecture, culture
PMR-D10689 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau: the open air museum of historical farm buildings and water mills at Glentleiten: the pottery, in an historic wooden building, offers products made on the traditional potter's wheel. Keywords: historic, culture, architecture, picturesque, heritage, tradition, dwellings, country life, artisan
PMR023-15 British Leyland - Triumph 1500TC, designer Giovanni Michelotti, in production from 1970-73 (1493 c.c. giving 65 b.h.p., with rear wheel drive) Keywords: motor car, vintage, veteran, automobile
PMR012-10 Leyland Motor Corporation -Triumph 1300, designer Giovanni Michelotti, in production 1965-70 (1296.0 c.c. giving 65 b.h.p., with front wheel drive) Keywords: motor car, automobile, veteran, vintage
PMR-D9737 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Herrsching: MV Herrsching, side paddle-wheel pleasure cruise boat of Bayerische Seenschiffahrt on Lake Ammersee. Keywords: vintage, veteran, picturesque, lake steamer, traditional
PMR-D9729 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Herrsching: MV Herrsching, side paddle-wheel pleasure cruise boat reflected in the waters of the Ammersee (Lake Ammer). Keywords: vintage, traditional, lake steamer, picturesque, veteran
PMR-D0696 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Straubing: historic Big Wheel, part of the funfair at the 200th Gaubodenfest in August 2012. On the right is the symbol of the festival. Keywords: picturesque, historical, mediaeval
PMR251-06 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the old hammer mill, with mill race and water wheel, with the weir on the River Blau in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster
PMR-D4002 People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: forming ceramic bowls on a potter's wheel at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, tourist attraction, ceramic factory, craft, artistic, craftsman, skilled, veteran, expert
PMR-D1542 Nepal, Bhaktapur, Taumadhi Tol (Square): pair of giant wagon wheels used to transport the "Lingam", a 25m high pole or tree (a phallic symbol for Shiva), through the streets of the town. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1276 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the spokes of the Wheel of Law represent the 8 parts of the Noble Eightfold Path (on the roof of the Jokhang). Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1253 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: a follower with prayer wheel turning the prayer drums, in the old Tibetan quarter. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR170-03 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: a cable car, converted to run on rubber-tyred wheels, conducts tourists on sightseeing tours from Fisherman's Wharf. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, public transport
PMR140-03 Italy, Rome: the Via Appia Antica in 1982, with the grooves of Roman chariot wheels clearly visible. Keywords: historic, heritage, archeology, classical, ruins, culture, capital city, paving, antiquity, artery
PMR510-10 Italy, South Tyrol, Bolzano's summer pageant "Spectaculum" 2000: demonstration of the use of a spinning wheel by an expert. Keywords: alpine, mediaeval dress, colourful, national costumes, festivities, procession, picturesque, Bozen
PMR434-07 Poland, Gdansk: the Big Crane, erected in 1444, was used for heavy loads (e.g. ships' masts) and was operated by a 20-foot wooden tread-wheel driven by prisoners from the Stock Tower. Keywords: mediaeval, Danzig, reflections, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR524-04 England, London: closer view of two of the gongolas of the "London Eye", erected for the millennium. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, big wheel, landmark
PMR524-03 England, London: the "London Eye", erected for the millennium. Side view, with crowds on the Embankment in front of County Hall. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, big wheel, landmark
PMR524-02 England, London: the "London Eye", erected for the millennium, from Westminster Bridge. County Hall on the right, lanterns in the foreground. Keywords: capital city, architecture, metropolis, big wheel, landmark
PMR524-01 England, London: the "London Eye", erected for the millennium, from Westminster Bridge. Keywords: capital city, metropolis, big wheel, landmark
PMR137K-30 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: a typical "multi-track" route across the steppe. After heavy rain all the tracks may be impassable for wheeled traffic. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR135K-16 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: the Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara Temple contains a 26.5-metre-high gilded staue of Migjid Janraisag, a bodhisattva (a monk who has voluntarily decided not to enter Nirvana, but to devote himself to saving other souls). A mythical creature and a row of prayer wheels in the foreground. Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-15 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: the Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara Temple contains a 26.5-metre-high gilded staue of Migjid Janraisag, a bodhisattva (a monk who has voluntarily decided not to enter Nirvana, but to devote himself to saving other souls). A gilded stupa surrounded by prayer wheels in the foreground. Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-14 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: a long row of brass prayer wheels behind the Golden Temple. Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-12 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: a row of colourful shelters containing prayer wheels. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan
PMR130K-05 Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: wheeled sleigh pulled by palomino horses at Wildmoosalm, with Hochmoos peak in the distance. Keywords: alpine, picturesque, winter wonderland, snow scene, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR082K-28 England, London: View from the London Eye: Hungerford Bridge with part of the superstructure of the Millennium Wheel. Keywords: metropolis, panorama, city
PMR082K-21 England, London: Viewing the city from a gondola of the London Eye. Keywords: metropolis, tourist attraction, Millennium Wheel, Ferris Wheel, panorama, city, tourism
PMR406-04 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Oktoberfest 1994 - the Big Wheel at night. Keywords: colourful, fun, atmosphere, beer tents, drinking, enjoy, lights, München, beer festival, night life, illuminations, fairground, funfair
PMR566-09 U.S.A., Chicago: Navy Pier with pleasure boats and big wheel. Keywords: architecture, skyscrapers, tower blocks, high rise buildings, Lake Michigan, panorama, windy city
PMR564-7 Australia, New South Wales, Sydney: Manly Cove and its Ferris Wheel. Keywords: seaside, big wheel, fairground, resort
PMR674-07 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: a row of prayer wheels in the grounds. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR636-06 Croatia, Dalmatia, Solin: ruins of the ancient town of Salona, capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, inhabited until 614 AD when it was taken by barbarians. Remains of the town's first-century east gate, Porta Caesarea, with wagon wheel tracks in the paving clearly to be seen. Keywords: Roman ruins, Roman architecture, archeology, excavations, historic, national heritage
PMR632-08 England, London: view of the River Thames, the Ministry of Defence, Charing Cross Station and Hungerford Railway Bridge, with Centre Point and the Post Office Tower in the distance, from the "London Eye". Keywords: metropolis, millennium wheel, city, panorama
PMR632-07 England, London: view of the River Thames, the Royal Festival Hall, the National Theatre, St. Paul's Cathedral and the city, from the "London Eye". Keywords: metropolis, millennium wheel, city, panorama
PMR571-02 Namibia: Namib Naukluft National Park: the fleet of 4-wheel drive vehicles which are used for trips into the desert, with view of surrounding countryside.
PMR665-08 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: part of the colonnaded street, the Cardo Maximus, with original paving still bearing the tracks of cart wheels and complete with sidewalk and drainage sewers. The Corinthian columns mark the entrance to the Macellum or market place. Keywords: Roman architecture, ruined city, excavations, archeology, classical architecture, national heritage, Gerasa, Gilead Hills, archeological site
PMR657-03 Germany, Saxony, Dresden: view, from the top of the Hausmannsturm (tower), of Schlossplatz, with an old paddle-wheel steamer on the Elbe. Keywords: East Germany, picturesque, Baroque, architecture, historic, national heritage, metropolis

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