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Aircraft (10 files)

PMR-D9205 Germany, Bavaria, Jesenwang: D-MBGD Best Off Skyranger 912 (c/n 916/988) landing at Jesenwang airfield. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, lightplane
PMR119K-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schleissheim: D-LZZF Zeppelin LZ N07-100 Airship (c/n 003), about to land at Schleissheim airport. Keywords: Zeppelin, balloon, dirigible, civil aviation, aircraft, lighter-than-air-flight, airship, aviation
PMR110K-32 Canada, British Colombia, Vancouver Island, Victoria: C-FIUZ, de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Turbo Otter floatplane (c/n 135) of Harbour Air on a steep landing approach. Keywords: aviation, aeroplane, airplane, airliner, aircraft, civil aviation, airline, seaplane, floatplane, air taxi, in flight
PMR026K-16 Australia, Victoria, Port Campbell: VH-LOK Robinson R.44 (c/n 0563) offers pleasure flights along the Shipwreck Coast from the landing ground near the Twelve Apostles. Keywords: geology, Shipwreck Coast, cliffs, erosion, rocky coast, pinacles, rock formations, aviation, aircraft
PMR025K-31a Australia, Tasmania: VH-AAW Cessna Tu.206F Turbo Stationair (c/n 03369) at the Cradle Mountain landing strip in the National Park. Keywords: air connections in the wilds, air supply of provisions
PMR-D6795 Ireland, Aran Islands, Inis Mor, Kilronan: BN-2B-20 Islander EI-CUW (c/n 2293) of Aer Arann Islands on landing approach. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D5673 Greece, Island of Milos: SX-NIK ATR-42-320 (c/n 291) of Sky Express on landing approach. Keywords: aviation, air liner, arplane, aeroplane, air transport, aircraft
PMR-D4750 Thailand, Bangkok: HS-CPA Beech King Air 350 (c/n FL-590) of Siam Land Flying Co. at Don Mueang Airport. Keywords: aviation, air liner, arplane, aeroplane, air transport, aircraft
PMR376-11a VH-FMN Beech 200C Super King Air aircraft (c/n BL-47) of the Royal Flying Doctor Service at Coober Peedy landing strip, Australia. Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, feeder-liner, aviation, medical-service
PMR379-6 VH-UAA Cessna 207A Skywagon (00652) at Ayres Rock landing strip, Australia. Keywords: aircraft, aeroplanes, airplanes, aviation, light planes

Hong Kong pictures 1958 (1 file)

PMR.HK-32 Hong Kong 1958: the colourful landing stages where boats leave for the respective floating restaurant. Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

Singapore pictures 1958-9 (2 files)

PMR.SP-04 Singapore 1958: Queen Elizabeth Walk, laid out for the queen's coronation, with ships in Singapore Roads behind. (Now inland, due to reclaimed areas of land). Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East
PMR.SP-02 Singapore 1958: Queen Elizabeth Walk, laid out for the queen's coronation. (Now inland due to areas of reclaimed land). Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia

Travel (191 files)

PMR105-08 Egypt, Aswan: late sun shining through the sails of a bunch of feluccas coming in to land. Keywords: culture, sailing boats, lighting effects
PMR086-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: symbol of the land, the Bavaria figure, designed by Ludwig Schwanthaler and cast in bronze in 1844-50. Can be climbed from inside by 130 steps to a look-out opening in the crown Keywords: München, historic, landmark, monument, heritage
PMR086-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: symbol of the land, the Bavaria figure, designed by Ludwig Schwanthaler and cast in bronze in 1844-50, with the Hall of Fame, by Leo von Klenze, behind Keywords: München, architecture, historic, landmark, monument, heritage, neo-classical
PMR086-07 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: symbol of the land, the Bavaria figure, designed by Ludwig Schwanthaler and cast in bronze in 1844-50, with the Hall of Fame behind Keywords: München, architecture, historic, landmark, monument, heritage
PMR074-07 Yugoslavia, Croatia, Zadar: harbour and Land Gate to the town, bearing the lion of St. Mark (1543) built by Michele Sanmicheli, who also built the rest of the town's fortifications. Keywords: architecture, historic, heritage, port, moorings, boats, basin, defence, town wall
PMR060-02 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - the witchdoctor or shaman outside his hut Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound, medecine man
PMR060-01 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - first and second wives of the chief grinding corn Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound
PMR059-12 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - the chief presents his wives in a dance led by the head wife who leads the action with signals given by whistle Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound, chant, rhythm
PMR059-11 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - the chief presents his wives in a dance led by the head wife who leads the action with signals given by whistle Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound, chant, rhythm
PMR059-10 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - two of the chief's wives grinding corn Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound, colourful
PMR059-09 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - two of the chief's youngest warriors Keywords: native, way of life, tradition, Zulu children
PMR059-08 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Zulu kraal in Tribal Trust Reserved Land in the Valley of a Thousand Hills - view of the kraal on a hillside Keywords: native, way of life, domestic chores, thatched, huts, village, tradition, daily chores, compound
PMR-D11795 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Peenemünde on the Island of Usedom: fishing boats, moored or on land, along with a museum-warship on the peninsula. Keywords: colourful, jetty, marine, picturesque, quayside
PMR-D11478 Greece, Island of Corfu, Paleokastritsa: part of "Paradise Beach": landing forbidden due to falling rocks. Keywords: boat trip, colourful, geology, Ionian Islands, sandy
PMR-D3672 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A flowering Flamegold Rain Tree or Taiwanese Rain Tree (Koelreuteria elegans) in the adjoining park. Keywords: ancient, Asian, botanical, flowering tree, Han, historic, Lingqu, Middle Kingdom, national heritage, photogenic, picturesque, UNESCO, waterways
PMR-D3670 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. Flowers of the Flamegold Rain Tree or Taiwanese Rain Tree (Koelreuteria elegans) in the adjoining park. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, botanical, flowering tree, Lingqu
PMR-D10514 Germany, Upper Bavaria: D-OBKS Kubicek BB.34E hot-air balloon, having landed near Wald. Keywords: Allgaeu, colourful, lighter-than-air, flight, sport, countryside
PMR-D10513 Germany, Upper Bavaria: D-OBKS Kubicek BB.34E hot-air balloon landing near Wald. Keywords: Allgaeu, countryside, colourful, lighter-than-air, flight, sport
PMR-D9575 Iceland: Reindalsheidi trail near Heydalir invites hikers to the mountainous land of fjords in the east of the island. Keywords: landscape, outdoors, walking, nature, scenery
PMR-D9072 Argentina, Buenos Aires: entrance to Parque Tres de Febrero or Bosques de Palermo, a park estblished in 1874 after the overthrow of strongman Juan Manuel de Rosas on 3rd February 1852 on land belonging to him. It features a fine rose garden. Keywords: South America, landscaped, culture, plants, flowers, botanical, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9071 Argentina, Buenos Aires: Parque Tres de Febrero or Bosques de Palermo, a park estblished in 1874 after the overthrow of strongman Juan Manuel de Rosas on 3rd February 1852 on land belonging to him. It features a fine rose garden. Keywords: South America, landscaped, culture, plants, flowers, botanical, capital city, Latin America
PMR-D9017 Chile, Punta Arenas: the former Palace of Jose Montes Pello, who arrived from Spain in 1874, aged 19, and entered the cattle business, He bought land in Chile and Argentina and amassed one of the largest fortunes in the region. His residence was the work of architect Miguel Bonifetti and was completed in 1923, in the Italian neo-classical style. Keywords: South America, mansion, luxurious, culture, architecture, Latin America, Andes, Patagonia, heritage, historic
PMR-D8859 Argentina, Estancia la Angostura: grazing horses and sheep on the lands of the estancia which extend for many kilometres. Keywords: South America, landscape, nature, Latin America, scenery, Andes, Patagonia
PMR-D8143 Norway, Rogaland, Erfjord: jetty on the Erfjorden where the villagers' boats are usually moored. Keywords: Scandinavia, waterside, landing stage, fjord
PMR-D8005 Sweden, Bohusläd, Marstrand Island: church and landing jetty in the cove on the far side of the island. Keywords: picturesque, stoney, geology, panorama, yachts, boats, watercraft, Scandinavia
PMR-D7038 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Essendilene: view of Essendilene canyon. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, Toyota Land Cruiser
PMR-D7037 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Essendilene: rock formations, approaching Essendilene canyon. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, Toyota Land Cruiser
PMR-D7036 Algeria, Illizi, Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Essendilene: expeditionary vehicles on the approach to Essendilene canyon. Keywords: Sahara, desert, sand, geology, rock formations, dunes, landscape, picturesque, vista, Africa, Maghreb, Tuareg, Berber, UNESCO, Toyota Land Cruiser
PMR-D6129 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garching: Black Poplar (Populus nigra), a survivor from the marshy land pre-drainage. Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, spring, foliage, ecology, biotope, trees, botany
PMR-D6070 Oman, Taqah: view of the Museum of the Frankincense Land, with a group of Frankincense trees (Boswellia sacra) in the foreground. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, park, gardens, bush, botanical, botany, architecture
PMR-D6069 Oman, Taqah: view of the Museum of the Frankincense Land, with a canal boat at the landing stage in the foreground. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, park, gardens
PMR-D6066 Oman, Taqah: courtyard of the Museum of the Frankincense Land, with a tree (Boswellia sacra) in the centre. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, architecture
PMR-D5048 Kyrgyzstan, Osh Oblast (Province), rich pasture land at the foot of red sandstone cliffs between Sary-Tash and Osh. Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, scenic, geology, topography, landscape , picturesque, mountains, verdant
PMR-D4488 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: aerial view of part of the port, with harbour basin and ferry terminals. Reclaimed land for future expansion at top left. Keywords: Arab state, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab, shipping, boats, trade, commerce
PMR-D4436 Philippine Archipelago: aerial view of a coastal town with landing jetty, backed by ranges of wooded hills. Keywords: landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, lush, verdant, panorama
PMR-D4106 Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula: landing with ship's boat for an excursion to the deserted Greek village of Kalamaki. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship
PMR-D2876 Greece, Island of Rhodes, Lindos: almost completely enclosed, St Paul's Bay is where the apostle is said to have landed during a storm. View from the acropolis. Keywords: Mediterranean, island, holiday resort, picturesque, historic, landscape, Rhodos, Rodos, Knights of St. John, Crusaders, Knights Hospitaller
PMR-D0922 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: ox carts collect visitors from the boats at the landing stage. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0489 Turkey: crystal-clear waters at a secluded bay on the Turkish coast invite swimmers. The fragmented limestone rocks make landing a daunting thought. Keywords: island hopping, swimming, rugged coast, rocky coast
PMR359-10 France, Haute-Savoie: River Dranse near Le Jotty, with rafters landing their craft. Keywords: water sport, rafting, white water, stimulating, outdoor life, open air, paddling, oars
PMR325-08 USSR, Leningrad: Neva panorama (from left): Academy of Sciences, Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (formerly the Kunstkamera), Zoological Museum, the Exchange and a Rostral Column on the Strelka, seen from the Hermitage Hydrofoil landing platform. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, St. Petersburg, Baroque
PMR309-10 Germany, West Berlin: section of the Berlin Wall near Charlottenstrasse, with a view through one of the many holes, showing the parallel wall on the other side of "no-man's land". Keywords: historic, division
PMR302-10 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate, Koblenz: view of the confluence of the Rivers Mosel (right) and Rhine (left), with the "Deutsches Eck" on the tongue of land between them, where once stood a gigantic equestrian statue of Wilhelm I. Seen from the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, barge
PMR291-01 Turkey, Anamur: this imposing fortress, Mamure Castle, sited on a spit of land jutting into the sea, was originally built by the Romans in the 4th century AD and was one of the last strongholds of the Crusaders until 1221 when it fell to the Seljuk Turks who extended it to its present size. Keywords: fortifications, defence, castle, impregnable, crenellations
PMR270-03 U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Grumman G.73T Turbo Mallard of Chalks International Airlines landing in Biscayne Bay, with Miami skyline in the background. Keywords: quay, jetty, ocean liner terminal, tourism, ship, boat, aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, amphibian, seaplane
PMR264-11 U.S.A., Florida, Miami: Vizcaya, a villa in the 16th century Italian Renaissance style, built 1914-16 for millionaire James Deering. Here: the "Great Stone Barge", a strip of land, built up into the likeness of a boat. Keywords: historic, national heritage, architecture, culture, picturesque, residence
PMR262-10 Germany, Rhineland Palatinate: church and landing place on the River Mosel of the 1000-year-old wine-growing village of Kesten. Vine-covered slopes in the background. Keywords: picturesque, Rheinland-Pfalz, wine-growing, grapes, vineyards, cultivation
PMR-D3827 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Sanjiang County, Maan: cultivated land in the centre of the Dong village is heavily cropped. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, carpentry, Kam
PMR-D3676 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Dual colour hibiscus bush in the park. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, botanical, flowering tree, Lingqu
PMR-D3675 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Punt, used to show visitors around, with the weir in the background. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu
PMR-D3674 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Punts are used to show visitors round. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu
PMR-D3673 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. The original weir, to maintain the water level. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, Lingqu
PMR-D3671 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. Punt, on a leafy backwater in the park. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, boat, Lingqu
PMR-D3669 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province: the Ling Canal., near Guilin, was built in 214 BC, the world's first canal to link two river valleys (Yangtze and Pearl River) across the land contours. A park and museum provide views and technical details. One of a pair of horsemen guarding the entrance to the park. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, photogenic, waterways, historic, UNESCO, Lingqu
PMR-D3666 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: panoramic view of the village with every available square metre of land under cultivation. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture
PMR-D3665 People's Republic of China, Anhui Province: the village of Xidi was founded in 1047 by descendents of the last Tang emperor and still has many of its "Huizhou" style historic buildings: panoramic view of the village with every available square metre of land under cultivation. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, photogenic, culture, UNESCO site, tourist attraction, historic, architecture
PMR-D1147 People's Republic of China, Shanghai: allegorical statue based on the socialist painting "All the land is red", set off with colourful flower beds. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, high-rise blocks, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, night life, colourful, architecture, monument
PMR-D2895 Bahrain, Manama: "twisted" high-rise glass building under construction on reclaimed land of Bahrain Bay. Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, Sheikh
PMR-D1378 People's Republic of China, Tibet: cultivated land with irregation channel near Lhatse. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR197-11 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ramsau: surrounded by woods in autumn foliage, this village in Berchtesgadener Land is overlooked by the Reiter Alps. Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, heritage
PMR195-01 Italy, Lombardy, Sala Comacino: waterfront and landing jetties in this small village (pop: circa 600) on the shore of Lake Como, with mountains rising steeply behind. Keywords: heritage, mediaeval, boats, architecture, Lombardia, wooded hills
PMR171-03 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: typical modern housing near West Harbor. Houses are built on to each other, due to the scarcity of land, but each is a different size and style. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwellings, homes, frontages
PMR171-02 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: typical modern housing near West Harbor. Houses are built on to each other, due to the scarcity of land, but each is a different size and style. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, dwellings, homes, frontages
PMR140-07 Italy, Viterbo: olive trees and agricultural land sloping down to Lago di Bolsena, with poppies providing a splash of colour in the foreground. Keywords: Lake Bolsena, olive groves, cultivation
PMR140-06 Italy, Viterbo: olive trees and agricultural land sloping down to Lago di Bolsena. Keywords: Lake Bolsena, olive groves, cultivation
PMR056-10 Rhodesia, Kariba: Lake Kariba, with Rolls Royce Dart engines of a Viscount airliner of Air Rhodesia in the foreground Keywords: reservoir, flooded land, landscape
PMR-D2683 Iran, Ali Sadr: the caves at Ali Sadr are the biggest water caves in the world, with 11 kilometres of navigable waterways. Known to antiquity, but only rediscovered in 1963. A stretch of open water, with rocky outcrop in the foreground and landing stage on the right. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, speleology, caverns, underground, stalactites, stalagmites
PMR-D2681 Iran, Ali Sadr: the caves at Ali Sadr are the biggest water caves in the world, with 11 kilometres of navigable waterways. Known to antiquity, but only rediscovered in 1963. Visitors on the landing stage awaiting one of the tour boats. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, speleology, caverns, underground, stalactites, stalagmites
PMR-D2424 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. Guards from various lands depicted on a wall of the Apadana. Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, religion, architecture, bas-reliefs, historic, heritage, ruins, UNESCO, archeology
PMR428-08 Madeira, Canical: fishermen and helpers gutting the freshly-landed tuna-fish catch on the beach. View of the beach and fishing boats. Keywords: island, fish, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR-D2051 Scotland, Caithness, John o'Groats: the famous signpost pointing to Land's End (876 miles). Keywords: seascape, skyscape, settlement, Highlands, tip of Scotland
PMR-D1939 Cheshire: staircase and landing by Samuel Wyatt (1780s) in Tatton House. Keywords: architecture, conservation, preservation, estate, ancestral home, park, landscape garden, historic, culture, picturesque, heritage, manor house
PMR145K-25 Myanmar, Mandalay, Amarapura: land workers in "coolie hats", with a stupa reflected in Lake Taungthaman in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR487-12 Island of Crete, Arhanes: view from the summit of Mount Yiouhtas (811 metres) - cultivated land and extinct volcano cone. Keywords: vista, panorama, agriculture, fields, fertile
PMR469-11 Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: a modern Orthodox church with belltower in a striking black and white colour scheme. Keywords: Saxon Land, Schaessburg, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, architecture
PMR469-10 Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: the massive tower of the citadel, last rebuilt in 1676 after a fire, with clock, carillon and fading frescoes, is designed to withstand the toughest of sieges. Keywords: mediaeval, Schaessburg, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Saxon Land
PMR469-09 Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: one of the narrow, cobbled alleys in the old quarter, showing the thickness of some of the house walls. Keywords: mediaeval, Schaessburg, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Saxon Land
PMR469-08 Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: a pictureque row of mediaeval houses in the old quaerter on the hill. Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, colourful, Schaessburg, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Saxon Land
PMR469-07 Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: one of 16 defence towers, each of which was maintained and manned by one of the guilds during the middle-ages. Keywords: mediaeval, Saxon Land, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen, Schaessburg
PMR469-06 Romania. Transylvania, Sighisoara: view of the fortress tower, 64 metres high, built in the 14th century, from one of the bastions. Keywords: mediaeval, Saxon Land, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen, Schaessburg
PMR469-05 Romania. Transylvania: a typical fortified church with gate tower near Brateiu. Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land
PMR469-04 Romania. Transylvania, Medias: view of the town square, with the spire of the Gothic church prominent. The church is protected by a fortified wall with gate tower. Keywords: mediaeval, fortifications, defence, Saxon Land, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen, Mediasch
PMR469-03 Romania. Transylvania, Medias: view of the town from the municipal park, with the spire of the Gothic church prominent. Keywords: mediaeval, Saxon Land, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen, Mediasch
PMR469-02 Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: 6th March Square, where the 20 mediaeval guilds had their separate buildings. Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land
PMR469-01 Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: the Brukenthal Museum, dating from1790, opened to the public in 1817 and is thus one of Europe's oldest. The building, in Austrian Baroque style, was the Palace of Samuel von Brukenthal, Habsburg governor of Transylvania. Keywords: Saxon Land, art collection, culture, Hermannstadt, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen
PMR468-12 Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: a section of the town wall and bastion, showing the wooden gallery for defenders. Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land
PMR468-11 Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: a fine pair of caryatids supporting the balcony of one of the older houses. Keywords: Saxon Land, sculptures, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt
PMR468-10 Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: an old alley by the church, formerly Strada Pempflinger, now Pasajul Scarilor, appears in many guidebooks. Keywords: mediaeval, alleyway, street scene, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land
PMR468-09 Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: spire of the Gothic Evangelical Church, built in 14th and 15th centuries. It contains many artistically significant gravestones. Keywords: mediaeval, Saxon Land, Hermannstadt, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen
PMR468-08 Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: balcony of al old house adjoining the Evangelical Church, with traditional tiled roof with window slits. Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land
PMR468-07 Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: spire of the Gothic Evangelical Church, built in 14th and 15th centuries, from Strada Turnului. Keywords: mediaeval, Saxon Land, Hermannstadt, architecture, national heritage, picturesque, Siebenbürgen
PMR468-06 Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: Strada Morilor with a remaining section of the fortified town wall and defence tower. Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land
PMR468-05 Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: the high town walls protected the inhabitants from attacks by Turk and Tatar for 800 years. Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications, defence, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land
PMR468-04 Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: old houses in March 6th Square, where the local artisans used to live and work. Keywords: Saxon Land, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt
PMR468-03 Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: the Old Townhall Tower, dating from 13th/14th centuries, with the "Haller House" and "Generalsloch" (archway). Keywords: mediaeval, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt, Saxon Land
PMR468-02 Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: Nicolae Balcescu, a pedestrian area, and favourite venue for an afternoon stroll. Keywords: Saxon Land, street scene, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt
PMR468-01 Romania. Transylvania, Sibiu: Piata Republicii, with Baroque Roman Catholic Cathedral, built 1726-33. Keywords: Saxon Land, Siebenbürgen, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Hermannstadt
PMR460-08 Romania, Transylvania, Bistrita County: two smallholders minding a sow near Piatra Fintinele in the Carpathian Mountains. Keywords: residents, land-workers, pig breeders, farmers, villagers, inhabitants
PMR460-06 Romania, Transylvania, Bistrita County: Ion Paveleou, farmer in the Carpathian Mountains near Piatra Fintinele. Keywords: portrait, villager, inhabitant, land-worker, resident
PMR506-03 Cyprus (North), Zafer Burnu/Cape Apostólou Andhréa: a rocky bay with sheltered swimming near "land's end", the north-eastern tip of the island. Keywords: bathing , Mediterranean, crystal clear water
PMR506-02 Cyprus (North), Zafer Burnu/Cape Apostólou Andhréa: "land's end", the north-eastern tip of the island, with the tiny Klidhes Islands in the distance. Keywords: bathing , Mediterranean, crystal clear water, rocks, surf
PMR454-03 Austria, Styria, Mariazell: goal of pilgrims throughout the lands of the former Habsburg Empire, is situated on the escarpment of a verdant Alpine basin. Panorama of the town. Keywords: alpine, historic, holy place, pilgrim's goal, Catholic, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR139K-18 Greece, Island of Patmos: panorama view with the town of Skala and Hohlakas Bay (left) and Aspris Bay (right) and the neck of land between them, from the Monastery of St. John the Theologian. Keywords: Greek Isles, Greek Orthodox Church, yachts, colourful, picturesque, Ionian Islands, Dodecanese, Helenic, Hellas, island hopping
PMR131K-17 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Burj Al Arab, the dhow-shaped luxury hotel, 321 metres high, was opened in 1999 on its island off the Jumeirah coast. At the top are twin helicopter landing pads. Keywords: modern architecture, skyscrapers, desert city, high rise buildings, Islam, Muslim, Arab, Arab state, air conditioning, lawn sprinklers
PMR122K-34 United Arab Emirates, Dubai: the 321-metre-high Burj al Arab luxury hotel on its island, designed to resemble a billowing sail, with helicopter landing pads at the top. Keywords: modern architecture, lawn sprinklers, air conditioning, Arab state, Arab, Muslim, Islam, high rise buildings, desert city, skyscrapers
PMR112K-30 Canada, Vancouver BC: Granville Street Bridge from Granville Island Market, with water taxi landing stage. Keywords: modern architecture, steel girder bridge, picturesque, cityscape, panorama, metropolis
PMR093K-06 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Eceabat: the car ferry leaving for Canakale on the opposite side of the Dardanelles Straits. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR093K-05 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Eceabat: innovative plant holders in the shape of stone figures of young girls, in the town square. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR093K-04 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Cape Helles: ruined artillery emplacement with barrel of gun, overlooking the Dardanelles Straits. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR093K-03 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Cape Helles: "V" Beach, where two Irish battalions landed under fire, one from the SS River Clyde, with the military cemetery, Seddülbahir harbour and Kale (fortress) beyond. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR093K-02 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Cape Helles: Turkish military cemetery for 600 Ottoman soldiers killed in the Gallipoli campaign. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR093K-01 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Cape Helles: memorial wall with bronze relief at Canakale Martyrs' Memorial to fallen Ottoman soldiers. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR092K-36 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Cape Helles: the gigantic Turkish "Abide" Memorial on the southern tip of the peninsula. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR092K-35 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Kilitbahir: gate in the town wall with the harbour and a mosque visible on the far side. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR092K-34 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Kilitbahir: container ship passing through the Dardanelles, showing how narrow the strait is. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR092K-33 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Kilitbahir: a ship in the Dardanelles, passing the fortress, showing the crenellated outer wall. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR092K-32 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Kilitbahir: the massive Turkish fortress overlooking the Dardanelles Straits. Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-31 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Eceabat: model of the Gallipoli peninsula with all the battle sites marked, in the Tarihe Saygi Park. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR092K-30 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Eceabat: bronze memorial to the Turkish fallen of 1915, in the Tarihe Saygi Park. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR092K-29 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Eceabat: Tarihe Saygi Park with tableaux of the Turkish trench fighting in 1915. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR092K-28 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Eceabat: view south from the hotel roof, of Tarihe Saygi Park, promenade, and Dardanelles Straits. Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-27 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula, Eceabat: view north from the hotel roof, of the ferry terminal, harbour and town square. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR092K-26 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: statue of Atatürk at Chunuk Bair, where he gave his famous order on 8th August 1915. Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-25 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: reconstructed Turkish trenches at Chunuk Bair and view of the hinterland. Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-24 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: view of the landing beach from the ridge behind Monash Gully. Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-23 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: statue of a Turkish soldier at the military cemetery "57 Alay" (the regiment of Mustafa Kemal). Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-22 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: Turkish military cemetery "57 Alay" (the 57th regiment was commanded by Mustafa Kemal "not to fight, but to die for your country" and was wiped out to the last man). Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-21 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: view of the Lone Pine military cemetery; a forest fire in 1994 denuded the area of the rest of the pine trees. Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-20 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: the military cemetery at Lone Pine, 1 kilometre inland, where some of the bitterest fighting took place. Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-19 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: view of part of the military cemetery at ANZAC Cove with the sea in the background. Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-18 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: view of the military cemetery at ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu. Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-17 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: general view of ANZAC Cove; landings took place along the entire stretch. Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-16 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: explanatory plaques at ANZAC Cove, with the cliff, dubbed by the soldiers "the Sphinx" in the background. (Many came straight from Egyptian postings). Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-15 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: the beach at ANZAC Cove where the allies made their ill-fated landing on 25th April 1915. Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-14 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: Ari Burnu military cemetery at ANZAC Cove. Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-13 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: marble sculpture commemorating the battles, at the Kabetepe Information Centre. Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR092K-12 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: bronze Turkish sculpture commemorating the battles, at the Kabatepe Information Centre. Keywords: First World War, Dardanelles Campaign, ANZAC, 25th April 1915, Allied landings, Battlefields, Military Cemeteries, Military Graves, Memorials, WWI Battlefields, Atatürk, Mustafa Kemal
PMR086K-28 Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: Fosa basin and the Renaissance Land Gate, with the winged Venetian lion of St Mark, built by Michele Sanmicheli in 1543. It was formerly the main gate of the city. Keywords: national heritage, architecture, pleasure craft, fishing boats, harbour, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town
PMR086K-27 Croatia, Dalmatia, Zadar: Fosa basin and the Renaissance Land Gate, with the winged Venetian lion of St Mark, built by Michele Sanmicheli in 1543. It was formerly the main gate of the city. Keywords: national heritage, architecture, pleasure craft, fishing boats, harbour, mediaeval, picturesque, historic town
PMR085K-03 Germany, Baden-Württemburg, Meersburg: the quayside and promenade from the landing jetty. Keywords: Lake Constance, Bodensee, mediaeval town, picturesque, pavement cafés
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
PMR024K-05 Malaysia, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur: Masjid Jamek, the first mosque to be built in Kuala Lumpur in 1907 is now surrounded by high-rise buildings. Architect: A.B. Hubbock. It is built on a fork in the river where the first Europeans landed and founded the city. Keywords: modern architecture, contrasting architecture, old and new architecture
PMR020K-05 Romania, Transylvania, Sinaia: Peles Castle, built between 1873 and 1883 for King Carol I, a Hohenzoller, who wished to be reminded of his native land in southern Germany. Was used as a hotel for visiting VIPs during the Ceaucescu period. Here, statue of Elisabeth, Queen of Romania 1869-1916, with her crotchet-work. Keywords: Carpathian Mountains
PMR020K-04 Romania, Transylvania, Sinaia: Peles Castle, built between 1873 and 1883 for King Carol I, a Hohenzoller, who wished to be reminded of his native land in southern Germany. Was used as a hotel for visiting VIPs during the Ceaucescu period. Keywords: Carpathian Mountains
PMR018K-22 Slovakia, Kremnica: Common land with church and well preserved patrician houses inside the defence wall of Kremnica. Keywords: architecture, Gothic
PMR016K-20 Iraq: Fertile agricultural land and pasture near the River Tigris, with tractor in the foreground. Keywords: agriculture, irregation, Mesopotamia, crops
PMR043K-35 Russia, Karelia: Typical land- and seascape on the fringes of the Onega Sea, one of the largest inland seas in Europe.
PMR042K-23 Cyprus, Paphos: View of Coral Bay resort and the surrounding land development. Keywords: property development
PMR037K-36 Namibia: Land Rover trip into the desert from Swakopmund: Tractrac Chat (Cercomela tractrac). Keywords: wild life, birds of Namibia, ornithology, nature, flora and fauna
PMR037K-35 Namibia: Land Rover trip into the desert from Swakopmund: Tractrac Chat (Cercomela tractrac). Keywords: wild life, flora and fauna, nature, ornithology, birds of Namibia
PMR037K-34 Namibia: Land Rover trip into the desert from Swakopmund: flowers on an acacia tree. Keywords: wild life, nature, flora and fauna
PMR035K-24 Namibia: Ai-Ais, a resort in a canyon in the desert with hot mineral springs and a trailer park with bar/restaurant. View of the canyon, river and campsite from the top of a neighbouring peak. Keywords: arid landscape, barren land, semi-desert
PMR035K-23 Namibia: Ai-Ais, a resort in a canyon in the desert with hot mineral springs and a trailer park with bar/restaurant. Here, climbing a mountain for a view of the area. Keywords: arid landscape, barren land, semi-desert
PMR035K-22 Namibia: Ai-Ais, a resort in a canyon in the desert with hot mineral springs and a trailer park with bar/restaurant. Here, part of the canyon where a troop of black baboons was seen. Keywords: arid landscape, semi-desert, barren land
PMR035K-21 Namibia: The Rolling Hotel during a pause on the C12 road in the south. Keywords: arid landscape, barren land, semi-desert
PMR035K-20 Namibia: A lonely quiver tree struggles for existance. Keywords: arid landscape, barren land, semi-desert
PMR035K-19 Namibia: View of the Kara Mountains in the south, purple in the distance. Keywords: arid landscape, barren land, semi-desert
PMR075K-32 Spain, Lanzarote: fishing boats at their moorings near the end of the developed land at Puerto del Carmen. Keywords: Canary Islands, leisure, holidays, sunshine
PMR070K-03 Turkey, Lycia, Kalkan: Motor yacht "Bahryeli C" anchored in the Bay of Firnaz near Kalkan, with motor dinghy for landing. Keywords: sailing boats, Turkish vessels, cruise boats, Lycia
PMR067K-15 Germany, Upper Bavaria: Landing stage in picturesque Lake Ferchensee near Mittenwald. Keywords: alpine, mountain range, spring
PMR428-07 Madeira, Canical: fishermen and helpers gutting the freshly-landed tuna-fish catch on the beach. View of the beach and fishing boats. Keywords: island, fish, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR428-06 Madeira, Canical: fishermen and helpers gutting the freshly-landed tuna-fish catch on the beach. Keywords: island, fish, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR428-05 Madeira, Canical: fishermen and helpers gutting the freshly-landed tuna-fish catch on the beach. Keywords: island, fish, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR420-03 Germany, Lower Saxony, Estebrügge near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched, half-timbered farmhouse, surrounded by lawns and pear trees. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture
PMR420-02 Germany, Lower Saxony, Estebrügge near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched brick house with arched windows and columned portico. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture
PMR420-01 Germany, Lower Saxony, Estebrügge near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Typical thatched, half-timbered farmhouse, with TV dish-aerial. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture
PMR419-11 Germany, Lower Saxony, Steinkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched farmhouse with ornamental yellow-brick frieze. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage
PMR419-08 Germany, Lower Saxony, Steinkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Modern brick church with adjacent timber belltower with pointed roof. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage
PMR419-07 Germany, Lower Saxony, Mittelkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Boats moored on the canal, adjacent to their owner's houses, between Mittelkirchen and Steinkirchen. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage
PMR419-06 Germany, Lower Saxony, Mittelkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched farmhouse with inscriptions on the timber beams of the facade, built in 1717. The upper stories are used only for storage of agricultural produce. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage
PMR419-05 Germany, Lower Saxony, Mittelkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Typical house with tiled roof and ornamental brickwork, dated 1797. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage
PMR419-04 Germany, Lower Saxony, Mittelkirchen near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Typical brick church with wooden belltower. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage
PMR419-03 Germany, Lower Saxony, Jork near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Thatched, half-timbered house in the local style, offering holiday accommodation. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture
PMR419-02 Germany, Lower Saxony, Königreich near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Facade of the fruitgrower's thatched farmhouse offering apples and plums for sale. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage
PMR419-01 Germany, Lower Saxony, Königreich near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. Fruitgrower's thatched farmhouse offering apples and plums for sale. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, half-timbered houses, timber frame houses, historic, heritage
PMR418-12 Germany, Lower Saxony, Estebrügge near Hamburg: "Altes Land" is an area bordering the River Elbe on the south west, and is one of the largest fruit-growing areas in Germany. It is also famous for its timber frame houses with ornamental brickwork. The "Estehof" public house in the local style. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, historic, timber frame houses, half-timbered houses, architecture
PMR405-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, on the Chiemsee: monastery buildings and landing jetty on the Fraueninsel (Ladies' Island) with brightly coloured catamaran in the foreground. Keywords: alpine lake, island, religious building, Monastery, Kloster
PMR395-09 Austria, Bad Gastein: parawing pilot landing in a snowy landscape. Keywords: Alps, snow, alpine, colourful
PMR381-11 Australia, Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park: distant sandstone escarpment of the Arnhem Land Plateau, seen from Nourlangie Rock. Keywords: outback, wildlife, flora and fauna, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
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
PMR553-3 Australia, Tasmania: Typical farming countryside approaching Launceston in the Tamar Valley. Keywords: agriculture, fertile, pasture land
PMR544-9 Sinaia: Peles Castle, built between 1873 and 1883 for King Carol I, a Hohenzoller, who wished to be reminded of his native land in southern Germany. Here: the courtyard with fountain and frescoes of hunting scenes. Keywords: noble residence
PMR544-8 Sinaia: Peles Castle, built between 1873 and 1883 for King Carol I, a Hohenzoller, who wished to be reminded of his native land in southern Germany. Used by President Ceausescu as accommodation for VIP guests. Keywords: noble residence, stately home, turrets, spires
PMR679-02 Russia, Siberia, Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, Tal'tsi Open Air Museum: a row of re-erected wooden houses, typical dwellings of farmers and land workers of the 18th/19th century. Keywords: historic, typical dwellings, original settlement, colourful, national heritage, picturesque
PMR354-10 Belgium, Bruges: yellow pansies are used universally for window boxes, as on this landing stage, starting point for canal trips round the city. Keywords: Brügge, historic, mediaeval, heritage, architecture, tradition
PMR352-07 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: Guild of Pilgrims: 12 chosen men with staff and palm branch, who had already made the pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR352-03 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: band in Flemish costume welcomes Count Derrick from the Holy Land with the precious relic. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR352-02 Belgium, Bruges: Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day: children of different lands link hands to symbolise the missionaries starting out from Spain to teach the world's peoples. Keywords: Brügge, tradition, architecture, heritage, mediaeval, historic, Catholic, Christian, church
PMR661-10 Austria, Tyrol, Vorderriss: a riot of flowers decorates this alpine hostelry on the way to Eng and the Ahorn Boden (maple lands). Keywords: alpine, picturesque, winter wonderland, snow scene, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR651-06 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: helicopter landing pad, Urca, with the figure of Christ on Corcovado on the skyline. Keywords: tropical monsoon area, Cidade Maravilhosa, carnival city, breathtaking views
PMR646-12 Libya, Fezzan, Jebel Acacus Mountains: Toyota Land Cruisers with their passengers on the crest of a sand dune, casting long shadows. Keywords: Maghreb, rock formations, barren, sand-dune landscape, sand dunes, Sahara Desert