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PMR052-10
Austria, Oberosterreich, Bad Goisern: holiday apartments, with the wooded hills in the background
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps

PMR-D12249
Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with snow-laden trees in the Bergl Woods.
Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter

PMR-D12235
Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with snow-laden trees in the Bergl Woods.
Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter

PMR-D12234
Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with cross-country skier in the Bergl Woods.
Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter

PMR-D12233
Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with snow-laden trees in the Bergl Woods.
Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter

PMR-D12232
Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene in the Bergl Woods.
Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter

PMR-D12229
Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with Bergl Woods in the background.
Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter

PMR-D12227
Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with Bergl Woods in the background.
Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter

PMR-D12226
Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with Bergl Woods in the background.
Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter

PMR-D12225
Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with Bergl Woods in the background.
Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter

PMR-D12224
Germany, Lower Bavaria, Unterschleissheim: snow scene with Bergl Woods in the background.
Keywords: countryside, landscape, nature, picturesque, rural scene, snowfall, weather, winter

PMR-D11482
Greece, Island of Corfu, Paleokastritsa: view of the harbour and small bays from above.
Keywords: coastline, Ionian Islands, panorama, rocky, wooded hills

PMR-D11481
Greece, Island of Corfu, Paleokastritsa: view of the harbour and small bays from above. The yellow building on the right hand peninsula is the historic monastery, dating from the 13th century.
Keywords: coastline, Ionian Islands, panorama, rocky, wooded hills

PMR-D11247
Turkey, Lycia, Patara: Abora IV - replica of an ancient Egyptian ship built entirely of totora reed and wood by German archeologist Dominique Goerlitz who built the ship himself according to old Egyptian paintings.
Keywords: Arsinoe, culture, heritage, historic, Kon-tiki, ruined city, Termilae, Tremilae, Xanthos Valley

PMR-D11203
Greece, Island of Kastellorizo: approaching the port from the sea by ferry from Kas with the coastal settlement dwarfed by the steep wooded cliffs. Local ferryboat in the foreground.
Keywords: mountains, picturesque, resort

PMR-D10706
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Amerang: the open air museum of historical farm buildings, part of the Glentleiten Museum:
Mittermayerhof, the oldest farmhouse in the collection, dating back to 1525. Of all-wood construction, including the wellhouse.
Keywords: historic, culture, architecture, picturesque, heritage, tradition, dwellings, country life

PMR-D10488
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: interior of the Baroque church of the former Jesuit College (Igreja do Colegio), dating from the early 17th century. It is now part of the Carlos Machado Museum and contains a collection of sacred art. The magnificent carved cedar-wood altarpiece is the greatest wooden monument in Portugal.
Keywords: religious, intricate, shrine, altar, decoration, ornamentation, architecture

PMR-D10486
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada: one of the intricate coloured patterns used in religious festivals, displayed in the Carlos Machado Museum. It is composed of chopped flowers, coloured wood-shavings or coloured gravel stones.
Keywords: religious, striking, tradition, colourful, decoration, ornamentation

PMR-D9968
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: typical wooded countryside, separated by open meadows.
Keywords: picturesque, rural scene, nature

PMR-D9967
Portugal, Azores Islands, Sao Miguel, Furnas: a shady avenue of plane trees and hydrangeas, approaching the town.
Keywords: alley, nature, picturesque, woods, road

PMR-D8714
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high.
Keywords: South America, timber, culture, Latin America, picturesque, traditional, heritage

PMR-D8713
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high.
Keywords: South America, timber, culture, Latin America, picturesque, traditional, heritage

PMR-D8712
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high.
Keywords: South America, timber, culture, Latin America, picturesque, traditional, heritage

PMR-D8711
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high. Details of the wooden construction can be seen in the gallery running round the church under the roof.
Keywords: South America, heritage, traditional, picturesque, Latin America, culture, timber

PMR-D8710
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high. View of the nave and altar from the gallery.
Keywords: South America, timber, culture, Latin America, picturesque, traditional, heritage

PMR-D8709
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high. View of the simple wooden altar.
Keywords: South America, heritage, traditional, picturesque, Latin America, culture, timber

PMR-D8708
Chile. Chiloe, Castro: Nuestra Senora de Gracia Church de Nercon, built in 1886-90, is one of a number of historic wooden churches in Chiloe recognised by UNESCO. It is built of cypress and larch wood and the tower is 25 metres high. View of the nave with columns painted to look like marble.
Keywords: South America, timber, culture, Latin America, picturesque, traditional, heritage

PMR-D8687
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: view of the Valdivian temperate rainforest with snow-capped volcano, Osorno (2652 m.), in the background, and Petrohue River in the foreground.
Keywords: South America, Latin America, wooded, landscape, Andes

PMR-D8686
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: view of the Valdivian temperate rainforest with snow-capped volcano, Osorno (2652 m.), in the background
Keywords: South America, Andes, landscape, wooded, Latin America

PMR-D8684
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: the Petrohue River Waterfalls, with snow-capped volcano. Osorno (2.652 m.), in the background.
Keywords: South America, Andes, white water, rapids, rocky, canyon, Latin America, wooded, landscape

PMR-D8683
Chile. Puerto Varas: Vicente Perez Rosales National Park: the Petrohue River Waterfalls, with snow-capped volcano. Osorno (2.652 m.), in the background.
Keywords: South America, white water, rapids, rocky, canyon, Latin America, wooded, landscape

PMR-D8308
Turkey, Marmoris: pleasure boats moored in the harbour with the town and wooded hills in the background.
Keywords: port, colourful, picturesque, boats, yachts, marina, holiday resort, harbour

PMR-D8307
Turkey, Marmoris: pleasure boats moored in the harbour with the town and wooded hills in the background.
Keywords: port, colourful, picturesque, boats, yachts, marina, holiday resort, harbour

PMR-D8242
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: Cafe Richter am Schlüter-Eck, facing the Holzmarkt (Wood Market).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8241
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of timber-framed houses facing the Holzmarkt (Wood Market).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8240
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: Trinity Church (Trinitatiskirche), built in the late 18th century, in the Holzmarkt (Wood Market).
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8239
Germany, Niedersachsen, Wolfenbüttel: a row of timber-frame houses facing the Holzmarkt (Wood Market) with part of the Trinitatis Church on the right.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, culture

PMR-D8205
Sweden, Öland Island: the "enchanted forest", a confusion of wind-twisted oaks and pine trees in Trollskogen nature reserve on the northern tip of the island..
Keywords: Scandinavia, unspoilt, countryside, ecology, biotope, conservation, trees, woods

PMR-D8204
Sweden, Öland Island: the "enchanted forest", a confusion of wind-twisted oaks and pine trees in Trollskogen nature reserve on the northern tip of the island..
Keywords: Scandinavia, unspoilt, countryside, ecology, biotope, conservation, trees, woods

PMR-D8203
Sweden, Öland Island: one of the 900-year-old oaks in Trollskogen nature reserve on the northern tip of the island..
Keywords: Scandinavia, biotope, ecology, trees, woods, countryside, conservation

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-D8148
Norway, Rogaland: a wooded river valley near Nesflaten.
Keywords: Scandinavia, wild, granite, rocky, landscape, scenic, picturesque

PMR-D6857
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fischbach bei Bad Tölz: parish church with onion dome, built 1671-6.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, autumn, churchtower, woods

PMR-D6856
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fischbach bei Bad Tölz: parish church with onion dome, built 1671-6.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, autumn, churchtower, woods

PMR-D6538
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: the sides of Glendalough Valley are well wooded, with grassland at the bottom.
Keywords: historic, heritage, culture, nature, countryside, picturesque

PMR-D6532
Ireland, Wicklow, Glendalough, a monastic settlement founded in the 5th century by Saint Kevin: a birch grove in the park.
Keywords: picturesque, trees, copse, wood, woodland, light & shade

PMR-D6509
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): bizarre yew-tree roots clasping the rocks on the "Rock Walk"
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, garden, woods

PMR-D6508
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): bizarre yew-tree roots clasping the rocks on the "Rock Walk"
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, garden, woods

PMR-D6506
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): bizarre yew-tree roots clasping the rocks on the "Rock Walk"
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, garden, woods

PMR-D6505
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): an artistically carved tree stump featuring a leaping fish by a woodland path.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, wood-carving, diversion

PMR-D6499
England, West Sussex, Wakehurst (National Trust/Royal Botanic Gardens): a sika deer, carved in a living cedar tree, by Japanese artist Masa Susuki. Known as "Tachigi-bori", the aim is to recognise each tree's individual spirit without causing damage to the tree itself.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, heritage, colourful, mansion, country house, wood-carving, artistic

PMR-D6155
Flowers of Wood Violet (Viola Reichenbachiana).
Keywords: spring, nature, wild flowers, botany, phytography, plants

PMR-D5767
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: a shady walk through woods in autumn foliage on the way to Ilkahöhe.
Keywords: trees, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves, hiking, outdoors, activities

PMR-D5766
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: a shady walk through woods in autumn foliage on the way to Ilkahöhe.
Keywords: trees, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves

PMR-D5765
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: autumn colours and silver birch trees reflected in the tranquil waters of the Deixifurtersee (lake).
Keywords: woods, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall

PMR-D5764
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: autumn colours reflected in the tranquil waters of the Deixifurtersee (lake).
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall

PMR-D5763
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: beech tree leaves turning to bronze, against a blue sky.
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall

PMR-D5762
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: autumn colours reflected in the tranquil waters of the Deixifurtersee (lake).
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall

PMR-D5761
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: felled tree logs awaiting collection, with vivid autumn foliage in the background.
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall

PMR-D5098
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital.
Part of the colourful, carved wood ceiling.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant

PMR-D5097
Tajikistan, Dushanbe, capital city: Teahouse Rochat/Rohat/Roxat on Rudaki Avenue, was built in the soviet era (1958) and was decorated in traditional style by Uzbek masters. The largest and best-known teahouse in the capital.
Part of the colourful, carved wood ceiling.
Keywords: Asian, Silk Road, picturesque, architecture, metropolis, culture, historic, heritage, street scene, restaurant

PMR-D4733
The Philippines, Samar Island: Malajog Beach. with its thickly wooded, hilly hinterland.
Keywords: landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, verdant, lush, jungle, sandy, bathing

PMR-D4506
England, West Sussex, Henfield: Robin (Erithacus rubecula) at Woods Mill Nature Reserve, home of the Sussex Wildlife Trust.
Keywords: winter, countryside, ornithology, birds, passerines, chats, redbreast, Christmas

PMR-D4505
England, West Sussex, Henfield: Robin (Erithacus rubecula) at Woods Mill Nature Reserve, home of the Sussex Wildlife Trust.
Keywords: winter, countryside, ornithology, birds, passerines, chats, redbreast, Christmas

PMR-D4504
England, West Sussex, Henfield: Robin (Erithacus rubecula) at Woods Mill Nature Reserve, home of the Sussex Wildlife Trust.
Keywords: winter, countryside, ornithology, birds, passerines, chats, redbreast, Christmas

PMR-D4503
England, West Sussex, Henfield: Robin (Erithacus rubecula) at Woods Mill Nature Reserve, home of the Sussex Wildlife Trust.
Keywords: winter, countryside, ornithology, birds, passerines, chats, redbreast, Christmas

PMR-D4502
England, West Sussex, Henfield: view from Woods Mill Nature Reserve, home of the Sussex Wildlife Trust.
Keywords: picturesque, winter, countryside, biotope, landscape

PMR-D4501
England, West Sussex, Henfield: view from Woods Mill Nature Reserve, home of the Sussex Wildlife Trust.
Keywords: picturesque, winter, countryside, biotope, landscape

PMR-D4500
England, West Sussex, Henfield: the pond at Woods Mill Nature Reserve, home of the Sussex Wildlife Trust.
Keywords: picturesque, reflections, winter, lake, reeds, countryside, biotope

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-D4433
Philippine Archipelago: aerial view of a group of small, wooded islands, apparently uninhabited.
Keywords: landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, lush, verdant, panorama

PMR-D4432
Philippine Archipelago: aerial view of a small wooded island with coastal settlement.
Keywords: landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, lush, verdant, panorama

PMR-D4431
Philippine Archipelago: aerial view of a coastal town, backed by ranges of wooded hills.
Keywords: landscape, rainforest, nature, unspoilt, trees, lush, verdant, panorama

PMR-D4362
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: a row of new restaurants in Ko Panyi Muslim Stilt Village, backed by wooded karst cliffs.
Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4348
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there).
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4347
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there).
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4346
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there), seen from the sandy beach.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4345
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there), seen from the sandy beach.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4344
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there).
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4343
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there).
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4342
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: longtail boats near Ko Phing Kan Island, with karst rocks in the background
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4341
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4340
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4327
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4326
Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea

PMR-D4197
Turkey, Mugla Province: the coastline near Akbuk, on the way to Milas.
Keywords: maritime, Aegean , picturesque, landscape, wooded

PMR-D2774
Cyprus, Khirokitia-Vouni (Choirokoitia) aceramic Neolithic site, a settlement dating from approximately 6800 BC, in process of ongoing excavation. The village comprises large numbers of circular dwellings built of stone, complemented with pisé and mudbrick.
"Cross section" of a dwelling showing the method of construction and wood/mud roof.
Keywords: archeology, excavations, ruins, prehistoric, ancient, antiquity

PMR-D0938
Myanmar, Mandalay: details of some fine wood carving on the roof of the Shwe In Bin Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1895, entirely of teak.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0937
Myanmar, Mandalay: details of some fine wood carving in the Shwe In Bin Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1895, entirely of teak.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR-D0677
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Tutzing: view of the well-wooded town and churches from Lake Starnberg.
Keywords: nature, marina, harbour, sailing boats, Baroque, architecture, picturesque, countryside

PMR-D0491
Turkey, Marmoris: approaching the jetty from the sea, with moored yachts, and steep, wooded hills behind.
Keywords: island hopping, yachting centre, port, harbour, holiday resort

PMR-D0490
Turkey, Marmoris: approaching the moorings from the sea, with the castle in the background flying the Turkish flag, and steep, wooded hills behind.
Keywords: island hopping, yachting centre, port, harbour, holiday resort

PMR-D0340
Germany, Upper Bavaria. The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: chrysalises and newly-emerged butterflies, including Giant Wood Nymph (Idea leuconoe) (golden-coloured chrysalises), and Leopard Lacewings (Cethosia cyane)
Keywords: Lepidoptera, chrysalis, coccoons, imago, colourful, exotic, insect

PMR-D0334
Sweden, Gothenburg, Askim: a frozen lake in the woods in late afternoon winter sunshine.
Keywords: winter, desolate, cold, snow, outdoor

PMR-D0161
Austria, Tyrol, Lermoos: horse-drawn sleigh taking visitors on a scenic tour through the snowy woods.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D0142
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: colourful stall in Munich's Christmas Market in Marienplatz.
Keywords: München, Xmas-tree ornaments, glass ornaments, Bavarian dolls, wood carvings, ornaments, wooden toys, Xmas decorations, Christkindlmarkt, Yuletide, bright lights

PMR-D0141
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: colourful stall in Munich's Christmas Market in Marienplatz.
Keywords: München, Xmas-tree ornaments, glass ornaments, Bavarian dolls, wood carvings, ornaments, wooden toys, Xmas decorations, Christkindlmarkt, Yuletide, bright lights

PMR-D0140
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: colourful stall in Munich's Christmas Market in Marienplatz.
Keywords: München, Xmas-tree ornaments, glass ornaments, Bavarian dolls, wood carvings, ornaments, wooden toys, Xmas decorations, Christkindlmarkt, Yuletide, bright lights

PMR-D0139
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: colourful stall in Munich's Christmas Market in Marienplatz.
Keywords: München, Xmas-tree ornaments, glass ornaments, Bavarian dolls, wood carvings, ornaments, wooden toys, Xmas decorations, Christkindlmarkt, Yuletide, bright lights

PMR-D0138
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: colourful stall in Munich's Christmas Market in Marienplatz.
Keywords: München, Xmas-tree ornaments, glass ornaments, Bavarian dolls, wood carvings, ornaments, wooden toys, Xmas decorations, Christkindlmarkt, Yuletide, bright lights

PMR364-07
Wood Anemones (Anemone nemorosa) in Schleissheim Palace grounds.
Keywords: spring, pasture, picturesque, countryside, nature, wild flowers, botany, colourful

PMR358-06
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: a "wood spirit" in grotesquely carved wooden mask with horns, and dressed in goat skins.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional

PMR358-05
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Interlaken: Swiss National Day procession: a "wood spirit" in grotesquely carved wooden mask, and dressed in goat skins.
Keywords: picturesque, Alps, colourful, uniform, costume, national dress, regional dress, ceremonial, traditional

PMR332-03
Sweden: boats on the lake adjoining a camping site, a few kilometres north of Ljungby.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, reflections, calm, peaceful, tranquil, birch wood, rural, countryside

PMR314-08
Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Eichstätt: the River Altmühl, seen from the town's bridge, with the church of St. Walburg Benedictine Convent in the distance.
Keywords: picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, reflections, horse-chestnut tree, wooded

PMR300-06
Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Stein-am-Rhein: promenade and river frontages, with with Höhenklingen Castle atop the hill in the background.
Keywords: architecture, culture, historic, heritage, picturesque, colourful, mediaeval, waterfront, wooded

PMR235-06
Romania, Moldavia, Jacobeni: the railway and Bistrita River with snow still visible on the mountains behind.
Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, railway-track, railway-line, wooded valley

PMR297-07
Germany, Bavaria, Aschaffenburg in the Spessart: country palace built in 1780 for the Archbishops of Mainz in Schönbusch Park. Here: sandstone bridge over the ornamental lake in the palace grounds, with reflections.
Keywords: peaceful, greenery, rural, boating, rowing, quiet, relaxing, woods, trees

PMR296-05
Yellow Wood Violet (Viola biflora) among flowers of Alpine Forget-me-not (Mysotis alpestris) on Mount Unnütz (2077 metres).
Keywords: alpine, spring, pasture, mountain range, picturesque, countryside, nature, alpine scenery, wild flowers, botany, alpine flowers, colourful

PMR291-04
Turkey: Lombardy Poplars dwarfed by the mighty Taurus Mountains, a few kilometres north of Pozanti.
Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, unspoilt, vegetation, wooded, snowcapped, trees, scenic

PMR291-02
Turkey: bowl-shaped river valley leading through a natural gate in the coastal cliffs, to the sea, not far from Silifke.
Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, nature reserve, unspoilt, vegetation, hills, wooded

PMR285-06
Turkey, Davutlar National Park: nature reserve in the Samsun Dagi (=mountains).
Keywords: rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, nature reserve, unspoilt, vegetation, hills, wooded

PMR256-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Wildbad Kreuth: autumn foliage in the Weissach Valley.
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves

PMR251-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Blaubeuren: the "Blautopf" (Blue Pool), subterranean source of the River Blau. View from the wood above and behind the pool.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, colourful, mediaeval, medieval, timber-frame, half-timbered, lathe and plaster

PMR249-01
Italy, Campania, Island of Ischia: view to the north-west from the summit of Mount Epomeo, with the town of Forio to the left, and Lacco Ameno to the right; Punta di Caruso at upper left.
Keywords: cliffs, picturesque, colourful, photogenic, steep hillside, landscape, panorama, woods

PMR247-12
Italy: Falcade, a winter skiing resort in the Dolomites with church in the foreground.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, panorama, architecture, meadows, snow-capped, woods, precipitous, valley-head

PMR246-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the Fohnsee, lying just south of the larger Lake Starnberg, is a bird sanctuary. In autumn the foliage takes on vivid hues, but these two trees still display their summer green.
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, fallen leaves, ornithology, landscape, reeds

PMR246-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the Fohnsee, lying just south of the larger Lake Starnberg, is a bird sanctuary. In autumn the foliage takes on vivid hues.
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, fallen leaves, ornithology, landscape, reeds

PMR246-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria: the Fohnsee, lying just south of the larger Lake Starnberg, is a bird sanctuary. In autumn the foliage takes on vivid hues.
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves, ornithology, landscape

PMR245-10
Switzerland, Fribourg: view from the Zähringen Bridge, with Tour Rouge, Tour de Chats, and wooden Pont de Berne over La Sarine River.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, architecture, hills, tower, mediaeval, medieval, autumn colour, valley, woods

PMR233-12
Romania, Moldavia, Gura Humorului: modern Romanian Orthodox church with newly carved lychgate, near to Humor Monastery.
Keywords: colourful, Christian, rustical, rural, street scene, landscape, countryside, farmland, picturesque, wood-carving

PMR-D3950
People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. Reflections in the temple lake, with the wooded hillside beyond.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre

PMR-D3916
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Anshun, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Zone: the "Potted Landscape" on the Sancha River is an eroded karst area through which a path of 365 stepping stones zig-zags, each stone marked with a day of the year.
A lake with fountains and water lilies with densely wooded hills behind.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, Kam, landscape, formations, rocks, stone, bizarre

PMR-D3870
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: historic wooden houses on the main street, with wooded hills behind.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, colourful

PMR-D3869
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: historic wooden houses on the main street, with wooded hills behind.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, colourful

PMR-D3866
People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: handsome traditional buildings at the entrance to the village, with wooded hills as a backdrop.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, pagodas

PMR-D3787
People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Yangshuo: traditional farmhouse, with drying rice, and implements and tools hanging on a rack. In the background are the wooded, karst hills.
Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, farming, peasant, husbandry, smallholding, historic

PMR-D3417
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. The Magdeburg Monument, carved by Ernst Barlach in 1929 for this site.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving, wood carving

PMR-D3411
Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Magdeburg: the first Gothic building on German territory was the cathedral, which began as Romanesque in 1209. A fortification stood on the site already in 805. Carved oak misericords in the choir stalls, probably dating from the 14th century.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, mediaeval, picturesque, culture, historic, national heritage, stone carving, wood carving

PMR-D3320
Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): view from the walls of the Königstein Fortress, 240 metres above the River Elbe, with one of the ornamental stone urns in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, defence, fortifications, historic, panorama, woods

PMR-D3142
Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: view to the south-west, with the wooded hill on which Big Buddha is to be found, from Yensabai Condotel.
Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach

PMR-D3125
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: a workshop for making bamboo furniture in Malopalo, where the wood-workers are concentrated.
Keywords: Samar Island, local industry, carpentry, rattan, artisans

PMR-D3124
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: a workshop for making bamboo furniture in Malopalo, where the wood-workers are concentrated.
Keywords: Samar Island, local industry, carpentry, rattan, artisans

PMR-D3122
The Philippines, Samar Island, Calbayog: production centre for "tinapa" (smoked fish), for which Calbayog is well known.

Only wood-shavings from a local tree produce the flavour required.
Keywords: Samar Island, local industry, fish-smoking, kippers

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-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-D3004
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: early snow in the autumn woods on Mount Wendelstein.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR-D2995
Germany, Upper Bavaria: hiking in the woods near Kreuth.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, woods, dappled, sunlight

PMR-D2991
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schiebum: a secluded stretch of the River Ammer which here flows between steep banks.
Keywords: nature, countryside, picturesque, ecology, biotope, geology, forest, conifers, woods

PMR198-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Fussen: turquoise waters of the River Lech, with the woods a riot of autumn colour.
Keywords: alpine, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, Füssen, shingle beach, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

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

PMR197-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau: swans on the Staffelsee (Lake Staffel).
Keywords: picturesque, countryside, nature, woods, peaceful, tranquil

PMR195-05
Italy, Lombardy, Menaggio: reflections of houses and mountains in Lake Como.
Keywords: boats, Lombardia, mountains, picturesque, terraced hillside, wooded hills

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

PMR191-10
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: turquoise waters glimpsed far below through the Arco Naturale.
Keywords: steep, rocky, picturesque, heritage, vegetation, wooded, natural arch, rock arch, geology

PMR191-08
Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: rocky, wooded headland on the east of the island, dotted with flowering brooms, and turquoise sea beyond.
Keywords: steep, rocky, picturesque, colourful, heritage, photogenic

PMR189-03
Italy, Campania: Furore on the Amalfi Coast, with fishermen's houses and boats in the Vallone di Furore.
Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, beach, sand, gorge, cliffs, wooded hills

PMR189-02
Italy, Campania: Furore on the Amalfi Coast, with fishermen's houses and boats in the Vallone di Furore.
Keywords: picturesque, terraced, steep, beach, sand, gorge, cliffs, wooded hills

PMR187-12
Italy, Tuscany: a typical village clinging to a mountain top in the Appian Alps surrounded by wooded hills, approaching Lucca.
Keywords: mountains, nature, landscape, spring, hills, meadows, Toscana

PMR183-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria: autumn view from Mount Kampenwand (1680 metres) in the Chiemgau.
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall

PMR181-05
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Lindenfels in the Oden Forest: view from the castle with the Cure Garden and bandstand in the foreground.
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, traditional, Odenwald, wooded hills, church

PMR180-07
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg, Freiburg im Breisgau in the Black Forest: view of the city and the Black Forest from the tower of the cathedral (115 metres high)
Keywords: picturesque, historic, heritage, mediaeval, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, panorama, wooded hills

PMR180-01
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg: typical Black Forest houses near Hintertodtmoos.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, heritage, architecture, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, traditional, countryside, wooded hills

PMR179-12
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg: typical Black Forest landscape with colourful Fireweed (Rose Bay Willow Herb) near Todtmoos.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, nature, countryside, valley, wooded hills

PMR179-11
Germany, Baden Wurttemberg: typical Black Forest landscape with pine tree, between Schonwald and Furtwangen.
Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, nature, countryside, valley, wooded hills, Schönwald

PMR177-11
Germany, Bavaria, Munich: IVth International Horticultural Exhibition, 28th April to 9th October 1983: detail of the wood carving on the Nepalese Pavilion, executed for the occasion.
Keywords: plants, gardens, botany, botanical, flowers, display, gardening, colourful, flowerbeds

PMR163-03
U.S.A., Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park: camping at Grand Canyon Village, in a wood of Ponderosa Pines.
Keywords: spectacular, geology, ecology, Colorado River, fissure, erosion, strata, nature, picturesque, scenic, photogenic, UNESCO, heritage, tent

PMR154-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Murnau Open Air Ethnological Museum: 16th century dwelling house from Heretsham, as lived in in 18-19th century. Formerly part of a four-sided court. The roof is of wood shingles.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, dwellings, homes, houses, traditional, historic, wooden

PMR145-01
Bulgaria, Plovdiv: called "Trimontium" by the Romans because of its situation on three hills, Bulgaria's second city now embraces seven hills, of which two are to be seen in this view over the rooftops.
Keywords: metropolis, architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Ottoman, Trimontium, panorama, wooded

PMR144-10
Bulgaria, Asenovgrad: Bachkovo Monastery was founded in 1083 by Prince Gregory Pakourianos, but the present buildings date back to 1604. A peaceful scene in the courtyard of the monastery, overlooked by wooded hills.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered, Batchkovo

PMR144-03
Bulgaria: the Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila, the finest in Bulgaria, stands isolated in the Rila Mountains. Founded in 10th century, it has been repeatedly destroyed, and present buildings date from 1834-60. In the courtyard the lower three storeys have Italian-Renaissance-style arches, whilst the top storey is wood, in traditional Bulgarian style.
Keywords: architecture, heritage, culture, historic, UNESCO, Christian, Orthodox, monks, revered

PMR141-09
Switzerland, Ticino, Locarno on Lago Maggiore: view of the town and Cardada Alp from the lake, with jetty and promenade, lake cruisers and moored motor boats.
Keywords: picturesque, colourful, mountains, wooded, slope, hillside

PMR137-12
Italy, Liguria, Sestri Levante: view of the beach and mountains of the hinterland, before a storm.
Keywords: boats, yachts, moorings, bay, beach, hills, wooded, threatening, clouds

PMR137-10
Switzerland, Schaffhausen: view of the town from the Munot, a massive 16th century keep.
Keywords: architecture, woods , castle, defence, fortifications, cannon, panorama

PMR137-09
Switzerland, Stein am Rhein on Lake Constance: the bridge over the Rhine.
Keywords: Bodensee, architecture, woods , castle, picturesque, colourful

PMR136-10
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: view of Gasseldorf, sheltered by its limestone cliffs, and the Wiesent Valley, from Hummerstein (472 metres).
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, Franconia, landscape, nature, countryside, woods, rooftops

PMR136-09
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: view of the Leinleiter Valley from Hummerstein, with the village of Unterleinleiter in the distance.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, Franconia, landscape, nature, countryside, woods

PMR136-08
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: group of hikers in the woods near the village of Streitberg.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, woods, Franconia, landscape, nature, countryside, trees

PMR136-06
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: hikers gathered around the entrance to the "Little Miracle Cave" in a wood near Streitberg.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, woods, Franconia, nature, countryside, trees

PMR136-05
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: view of the village of Streitberg and the Wiesent Valley.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, woods, Franconia, landscape, nature, countryside

PMR135-06
Austria, Tyrol, Innsbruck: view across the Inn valley from the woods on the lower slopes of Mount Patscherkofel (2247 metres), with snow-covered mountains on the north of the Inn valley as backdrop.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range, winter sport, skiing

PMR134-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Bayerischzell: waterfall in the woods at Tatzelwurm in autumn.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque

PMR132-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: picnic in a clearing of the woods on the Tegelberg mountain.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range. Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR131-09
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: the village of Gossweinstein with its prominent basilica, built by Balthasar Neumann between 1730 and 1739.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, woods, historic, architecture, Baroque

PMR131-08
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: part of the village of Pottenstein, overlooked by its castle on a rocky outcrop. View from the east.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, woods, historic, tithebarn

PMR131-07
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: the main square of Pottenstein, with the Maria Fountain and church, overlooked by the castle of the Wintzingerode family, which dates back to the 11th century. Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: the main square of Pottenstein, with the Maria Fountain and church, overlooked by the castle of the Wintzingerode family, which dates back to the 11th century.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, woods, historic, architecture, timber frame

PMR131-06
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: camping by the River Puttlach, not far from Pottenstein.
Keywords: picturesque, woods, tent, countryside, valley, rural

PMR131-05
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: view of the village of Pottenstein and its castle on a defensive rock, from a hill to the west.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, woods, historic, panorama, defence, fortifications, mediaeval, landscape

PMR131-04
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: part of the village of Pottenstein, overlooked by its castle on a rocky outcrop. View from the south-east.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, woods, historic

PMR131-02
Germany, Bavaria, Frankische Schweiz: view of the village of Tuchersfeld in the Ailsbach Valley, from the top of one of the limestone pinnacles.
Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, panorama, bird's eye view, rooftops, woods

PMR121-05
Austria, Salzkammergut, Salzburg: view from the Monchsberg, with the River Salzach and bridges, Holy Trinity Church and the wooded Mount of the Capuchins in the background.
Keywords: picturesque, panorama, rooftops, Mozart, music festival, historic, heritage, architecture, Mönchsberg

PMR118-12
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: view of the Herrngasse from the Town Hall Tower, with the Herrn Fountain, Franciscan Church, Castle Gate-Tower and surrounding wooded countrside..
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, rooftops, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR118-10
Germany, Bavaria, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: "Feuerleinserker", an oriel window on the corner of Klingengasse and Klosterhof.
Keywords: architecture, national heritage, picturesque, mediaeval, Franconia, timber-frame, wattle and daub, gables, wood-carving, bull's eye glass, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR085-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: romantic walk through the woods ablaze with autumn colour
Keywords: alpine, autumn colours, colourful, picturesque, Fussen, romance, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR085-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: Forggensee (left) and Bannwaldsee (right), from the summit of the Tegelberg (1881m.)
Keywords: alpine, Fussen, autumn colours, colourful, picturesque, landscape, panorama, lakes, woods, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR085-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: according to legend Hohenschwangau Castle "crowns the head of the slain dragon", whose body lies between the Alpsee (left) and the Schwansee (right). View from the Tegelberg, with the Alps as backdrop.
Keywords: alpine, Fussen, mountain range, autumn colours, autumn trees, colourful, picturesque, landscape, panorama, woods, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR083-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness".
Keywords: russet and gold, beech trees, trees, woods, autumn foliage, autumn leaves, fall

PMR083-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness".
Keywords: russet and gold, beech trees, trees, woods, autumn foliage, autumn leaves, fall

PMR083-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness".
Keywords: russet and gold, beech trees, trees, woods, autumn foliage, autumn leaves, fall

PMR083-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness".
Keywords: russet and gold, beech trees, trees, woods, autumn foliage, autumn leaves, fall

PMR083-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness".
Keywords: russet and gold, beech trees, trees, woods, autumn foliage, autumn leaves, fall

PMR083-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness".
Keywords: russet and gold, fall, autumn leaves, autumn foliage, woods, trees, beech trees

PMR083-06
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: Vivid autumn colours on the banks of the River Würm in the Mühltal (mill valley) near Starnberg. "Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness".
Keywords: russet and gold, fall, autumn leaves, autumn foliage, woods, trees, beech trees

PMR-D2179
Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2177
Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2176
Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2175
Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D2174
Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves.
Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong

PMR-D1953
Speckled Wood Butterfly (Pararge aegeria).
Keywords: Lepidoptera, imago, colourful, exotic, insect

PMR-D1849
Upper Bavaria: stream in a wood near Bad Tolz.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR146K-15
Thailand, Chiang Mai: shrine with fine gilded wood-carvings and a large bell, near the top of Doi Suthep Hill.
Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious

PMR145K-18
Myanmar, Mandalay: wood-carvings on Shwenandaw Kyaung, originally part of the king's palace, but in 1880 became a monastery.
Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples

PMR479-07
Canada, Alberta, Calgary: "The Canada Tree", a sculpture composed of woods from each province and territory, on tour round the country.
Keywords: metropolis, artistic, art, modern city, oil town

PMR474-05
Spain, Catelonia, Girona: a religious float prepared for the Good Friday candlelight procession of penitents.
Keywords: picturesque, decorations, wood-carvings, Catholic, Christian, tradition, national heritage

PMR467-12
Romania, Wallachia, Bucharest: details of the wood-carving on a wooden gate in the Village and Folk Art Museum.
Keywords: architecture, metropolis, Dacia, capital city, Bucuresti, culture, historic, national heritage

PMR463-06
Romania, Southern Bucovina, Humor: a new house, with carved gate and well-house, all roofed in intricately-worked aluminium sheeting.
Keywords: architecture, metal-working, artistic, wood-carving, typical house

PMR497-07
Austria, Styria, Leoben: fresh snow covers the wooded hills near Leoben, with the Eisenerz Alps in the distance.
Keywords: alpine, mountain range, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life, snow , winter

PMR497-05
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: autumn colours reflected in Nymphenburg Park Lake.
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves

PMR497-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: reflections of the Apollo Temple and autumn foliage in Nymphenburg Park Lake.
Keywords: trees, Munchen, fallen leaves, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine, colourful, falling leaves, turning colours, woods

PMR497-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: autumn in Nymphenburg Park - the Apollo Temple reflected in the lake.
Keywords: trees, München, woods, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, fallen leaves

PMR458-05
Austria, Dürnstein in the Wachau: wooded banks of the River Danube, from the promenade.
Keywords: picturesque, rustic, bucolic, nature, landscape, countryside

PMR457-06
Slovakia, Bratislava: the Austrian Embassy, newly restored.
Keywords: picturesque, wood-carving, stone-carving, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage

PMR456-06
Hungary, Hortobágy: stalls offering a wide range of locally-made basketwork, wood-carvings and ceramics.
Keywords: souvenirs, local-produce, utensils, artisans

PMR455-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria: forester's wooden hut in the Leitzach Valley near Bayrischzell.
Keywords: trees, chalet, alpine, woods, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, fallen leaves

PMR455-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria: red maple leaves against an azure sky near Bayrischzell.
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall

PMR455-01
Germany, Upper Bavaria: carpet of autumn leaves in the Bavarian Alps near Bayrischzell.
Keywords: trees, alpine, woods, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, fallen leaves

PMR451-10
Lithuania, Neringa Peninsula: view from Avikalnis, a sand dune now covered with vegetation and trees, to the sea on the other side of the peninsula.
Keywords: ecology, Courland Spit, geology, nature reserve, wooded, landscape

PMR446-10
Lithuania, Salociai: windmill and typical wood-carvings at the roadside, close to the Latvian border.
Keywords: picturesque, handwork, folk culture, folk art, wooden figures, sculptures, tradition, historic

PMR443-11
Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Island of Rügen: pond weed covering a wooded swamp in the Jasmund National Park.
Keywords: countryside, green, water plants, nature, landscape

PMR441-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria: log harvest in a coniferous wood on the Murnauer Moss.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, forestry, logging

PMR439-12
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Ismaning: autumn scene by the Isar Canal and reservoir.
Keywords: trees, fallen leaves, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine, colourful, falling leaves, turning colours, woods

PMR540-06
Croatia, Senj: view of the islands of Prvic and Rab, with Cres in the distance, from the coastal mountains.
Keywords: landscape, vista, wooded hills, countryside, nature

PMR540-05
Croatia, Senj: view of the island of Krk and the Adriatic Sea from the coastal mountains.
Keywords: landscape, colourful, vista, nature, countryside, wooded hills

PMR539-06
Slovakia, Zilina: unusual fountain in the Namestie A. Hlinku, at the northern end of the town, with wooded hills beyond.
Keywords: architecture, modern art, artistic, pedestrian area, Sillein, picturesque

PMR537-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria: view of the Alps from a wood near the summit station of the Blomberg cablecar.
Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

PMR525-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Oberammergau: walkers in the snow, on the footpath (Altherrenweg) through a wood between Oberammergau and Unterammergau, with a stream in the foreground.
Keywords: alpine, open air, walking, hiking, winter, snow, picturesque, nature

PMR143K-22
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. View of the sanctuary on its peninsula in the sea, from the arrival terrace.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-21
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. A carved panel devoted to Buddhist "devata" figures (female deities).
Keywords: Buddhist, erotic, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-20
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. View of the external carving through a window on the ground floor.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-19
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. Detail of the carving: Airavata (Erawan), the three-headed elephant, mount of Indra.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-18
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. The main entrance is surrounded by prolific carvings.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-17
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. Elephant rides are available for visitors to the sanctuary.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-16
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. A closer view of the roof carvings
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR143K-15
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. View across the lake, with reflections.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR134K-15
Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Giessbach Falls: one of the upper drops, in a wooded area.
Keywords: Alps, alpine meadows, colourful, picturesque, outdoor, snow-capped, alpine flowers, alpine, mountains

PMR133K-16
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: an unusual pool and golden chedi in the gardens of the monastery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-15
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: the golden boat built by the Venerable Monk Cheakaro to commemorate the legend.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-14
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: view of the gardens and chedis in front of the monastery.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-13
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: the entrance to the monastery, with assorted chedis in line.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-12
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: topiary-work and model peacocks in the monastery gardens.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR133K-11
Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat.

This picture: the main entrance gate to the monastery, showing the handsome tiled floor.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR130K-03
Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: snow scene in the woods near Wildmoosalm with mountains in the distance.
Keywords: alpine, picturesque, winter wonderland, snow scene, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range

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-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

PMR127K-14
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Pfronten: Engetal Valley on the descent from Breitenberg.
Keywords: alpine, wooded hills, countryside, spring, mountain range, pasture

PMR113K-15
USA, Oregon: distant view of Munson Creek Falls, at 319 feet, the highest on the Oregon coast.
Keywords: countryside, trees , woods, forest, bosky, arboreal

PMR110K-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: window of a hut on Lake Lautersee, surrounded by winter wood reserves.
Keywords: outdoor life, nature, countryside, picturesque

PMR110K-02
France, Périgord: the Donjon ("Keep") of Chateau Castelnaud, and view along the Dordogne Valley, showing the heavily wooded countryside.
Keywords: Dordogne, Cro-Magnon, mediaeval, historic, cave dwellings, stone-age man, Neanderthal, architecture, national heritage, picturesque

PMR109K-36
France, Périgord: view over the River Dordogne from Chateau Castelnaud, showing the heavily wooded countryside.
Keywords: Dordogne, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Neanderthal, stone-age man, cave dwellings, historic, mediaeval, Cro-Magnon

PMR108K-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Wood Sorrel or Wood Avens (Oxalis acetosella) on Mount Kranzberg.
Keywords: alpine, pasture, mountain range, spring, alpine flowers, colourful

PMR107K-15
Peru, Lima: beautifully carved wooden balconies on the facade of the Palacio Arzobispo (Archbishop's Palace), rebuilt in 1924.
Keywords: capital city, architecture, Plaza de Armas, Plaza Mayor, colonial architecture, Spanish Baroque, wood carving

PMR107K-08
Peru, Lima: carved wooden balconies on the side of the Palacio Municipal in Plaza de Armas (restored).
Keywords: capital city, wood carving, carving, architecture, street scene, Plaza Mayor

PMR098K-36
Argentina: wood of the Algarroba tree (Prosopis pallida), a hard, red wood, related to the Carob, and valued for furniture manufacture.
Keywords: crops, natural products, agriculture, exports

PMR094K-11
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Nymphenburg Palace Park: a clearing in the woods provides an autumnal vista.
Keywords: trees, fallen leaves, season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, long shadows, fall, autumn hues, russet and gold, autumn colours, autumn leaves, sunshine

PMR093K-19
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: the first autumn leaves in the Leutasch valley, Karwendel Mountains.
Keywords: woods, seasons, autumn hues, beech tree

PMR088K-32
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the wooded island of Lokrum, seen over the rooftops from Fort Minceta.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR088K-31
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the wooded island of Lokrum, seen over the rooftops of the city.
Keywords: picturesque, Yugoslavia, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, impregnable, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval

PMR082K-36
Exotic butterflies in the Botanical Gardens - feeding table with Giant Wood Nymph Butterfly (Idea leuconoe) (nearest).
Keywords: lepidoptera

PMR050K-31
Canadian Wood Bison (Bison bison athabascae).
Keywords: wild animals, zoology

PMR046K-04
Costa Rica, Cartago: Sanchiri Lodge gardens, with the road running through a wooded valley below.

PMR025K-08
Australia, Tasmania: Typical countryside in the green and fertile north-east of Tasmania, where eucalyptus woods cover large areas.

PMR018K-29
Slovenia, Radovljica: View of the surrounding countryside and gardens with wooded hills in the distance.
Keywords: Jugoslavia, Yugoslavia

PMR018K-17
Preparing a chicken barbecue on an open fire in the woods.
Keywords: picnic, open air, camp fire

PMR018K-16
Preparing a chicken barbecue on an open fire in the woods.
Keywords: picnic, camp fire, open air

PMR018K-15
Preparing a chicken barbecue on an open fire in the woods.
Keywords: picnic, open air, camp fire

PMR008K-25
Hotel balcony overlooking the Vienna woods.

PMR043K-26
Russia, Karelia: Open air museum on the island of Kizhi in the Onega Sea: the belltower (1874), the "summer" church (1714), and the "winter" church (1764), all built entirely of wood, without the use of nails.
Keywords: wooden churches, Russian Orthodox churches

PMR040K-24
Romania. Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of a viticulturist (?), with open fields in the background.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR040K-23
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of Ileana Esta (?), cook and mother of six children.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR040K-22
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of Stetca Anuta, weaver, and mother of six children.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR040K-21
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of Pop Anuta, housewife, and mother of two children.
Keywords: gravestones, epitaphs, grave crosses, wood carving

PMR040K-20
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the grave with portrait of the originator of the tradition: Stan Ion Patras.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR040K-19
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of Pop Gheorghe, a school teacher.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR040K-18
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here the epitaph of Turda Gheorghe, who was an office worker.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR040K-17
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, two of the newest graves, on the edge of the expanding cemetery.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR040K-16
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph of Rednic Grigore, a forester.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR040K-15
Romania, Maramures, Sapanta: Carved and painted wooden grave tablets in the famous "Merry Cemetery" (Cimitirul Vesel) of Sapanta. Started by a local woodcarver, Ioan Stan Patras, in 1935, it has become an ongoing tradition and now attracts increasing numbers of tourists. Here, the epitaph for Stan Vasiieu.
Keywords: gravestones, wood carving, grave crosses, epitaphs

PMR035K-11
Namibia, Windhoek: A wide range of locally made wood carvings displayed on the pavements for the tourist trade.

PMR033K-33
England, Warwickshire, Knowle: Bluebell wood in the grounds of Baddesley Clinton Manor House (National Trust).
Keywords: famous gardens, spring flowers

PMR033K-02
England, Sussex, Battle: Bluebell wood in spring.
Keywords: picturesque scene, rural idyll, nature, country landscape, botany, flora, blue flowers, flowering bulbs

PMR074K-29
Spain, Fuerteventura: Betancuria is named after its founder, the Norman conquistador Jean de Béthencourt and was the capital of the island from 1405 until 1834 when Puerto del Rosario took over that role. Here: traditional wood carving round a local doorway.
Keywords: Canary Islands, volcanic, leisure, holidays, sunshine

PMR063K-17
Bulgaria, Shipka: View of the densely wooded Balkan hills, from the top of the 1200-metre-high Shipka Pass.

PMR058K-07
The Butterfly House in Munich Botanical Gardens: Giant Wood Nymph Butterfly (Idea leuconoe) from Malaysia.

PMR429-01
Madeira, Serra d'Agua: heavily wooded mountains near the centre of the island, traversed by the steep-sided valley of the Ribeira do Pico.
Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers

PMR417-03
Slovakia, Kezmarok (formerly Kesmark): the Wooden Church, completed in 1717, is built completely of wood with the exception of the clay walls; the style is thought to be based on early Scandinavian wooden churches.
Keywords: historic, Kesmark, heritage, Czechoslovakia, architecture

PMR416-04
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: a rocky gorge in the Karwendel Mountains near the valley floor, overlooked by some of the highest peaks.
Keywords: alpine, woods, conifers, rocks, landscape, crags, craggy

PMR416-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: the Hochland Hut, (1623 metres) in the Karwendel Mountains.
Keywords: alpine, landscape, refuge, woods, conifers

PMR409-06
England, Surrey: edge of a wood on the Hog's Back in early morning mist.
Keywords: mist, atmosphere, landscape, winter, early morning, hoar frost

PMR409-03
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Herrsching: autumn view across Lake Starnberg with the Alps in the far distance.
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves

PMR409-02
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Herrsching: autumn leaves in a beech wood.
Keywords: trees, woods, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves

PMR408-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Starnberg: sunlit meadow, from the edge of a wood.
Keywords: trees, turning colours, falling leaves, colourful, sunshine, autumn leaves, autumn colours, russet and gold, autumn hues, fall, long shadows, fallen leaves

PMR390-09
New Zealand, North Island, Waipoua Kauri Forest: "Tane Mahuta" ("Lord of the Forest"), the largest surviving Kauri tree, 56 metres high with a 14-metre-thick trunk, estimated to be 1,200 years old. Its volume of wood is about 245 cubic metres. The crown of Tane Mahutra is a veritable ecosystem on its own, full of epiphytes and home to numerous creatures.
Keywords: antipodes, picturesque, Maori, flora and fauna, biology, ecology, arboriculture

PMR390-08
New Zealand, North Island, Waipoua Kauri Forest: "Tane Mahuta" ("Lord of the Forest"), the largest surviving Kauri tree, 56 metres high with a 14-metre-thick trunk, estimated to be 1,200 years old. Its volume of wood is about 245 cubic metres. The crown of Tane Mahutra is a veritable ecosystem on its own, full of epiphytes and home to numerous creatures.
Keywords: antipodes, arboriculture, ecology, biology, flora and fauna, Maori, picturesque

PMR375-12
Australia, Melbourne: "Como", an historic country mansion dating back to 1847, was taken over by the National Trust of Australia in 1959; view of the house from the well-wooded grounds.
Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes

PMR545-7
Moldavia, Sihastria Monastery in the Secu Valley: the new church with part of the flower gardens and surrounding wooded countryside where bears still roam.
Keywords: monastery, Orthodox, seclusion, isolation, self dedication, worship

PMR544-3
Bran Castle, built shortly after 1377 to protect trade routes and levy tolls, now exclusively associated with the "Count Dracula" stories of Bram Stoker which were perhaps based on Vlad Tepes ("Vlad the Impaler") the bloodthirsty Prince of Wallachia (born 1431), although the latter did not live in Transylvania. Here: view of the castle surrounded by woods.
Keywords: Count Dracula, Transylvania, Vampire, Gothic Horror Stories, Bram Stoker, Blood-sucking, Gothic Castle, Spooky, Eerie, Frightening, Bloddthirsty, ghoulish, demonic, devilish, weird, vampirish

PMR685-10
Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples

PMR680-04
Russia, Siberia, Irkutsk: the Catholic Polish Curch, built for Polish exiles in wood in 1826, burnt down in 1879, and rebuilt in stone according to plans of the architect Tamulevich.
Keywords: historic, architecture, colourful, national heritage, picturesque

PMR672-12
Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This picture: a peaceful wooded scene, with traditional boats on the moat of Angkor Thom, one of the largest cities built by the Khmer.
Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage

PMR637-11
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik: the wooded island of Lokrum, seen over the (mostly new) rooftops of the city.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, fortress, fortifications, impregnable, ramparts, bastions, historic city, port, panorama

PMR632-09
Austria, Tyrol, Seefeld: Gasthof (hostelry) on a frozen lake in the woods near Mösern.
Keywords: Alps, woods, alpine scenery, mountains, snow scene

PMR625-09
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Autumn colours in the woods on Hoher Kranzberg mountain, above Mittenwald.
Keywords: fall, russet, trees in autumn, coloured leaves

PMR625-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Autumn colours in the woods on Hoher Kranzberg mountain, above Mittenwald.
Keywords: fall, russet, trees in autumn, coloured leaves

PMR614-09
Bulgaria, Dospat: Fishing in Lake Golyam Beglik in the Rodopi Mountains, north of Dospat.
Keywords: angling, woods, conifer forest, mountain lake, fisherman, angler

PMR610-07
Romania, N. Dobruja: Balta Braile Mountains: a meadow full of wild flowers, near the cliffs where a Saker falcon was nesting.
Keywords: natural landscape, woods, uncultivated, countryside

PMR582-09
Panama, David: Rio Chiriqui near David, surrounded by wooded mountins.

PMR567-10
England, Kent: Bluebell wood in Scotney castle Gardens, Kent (National Trust)
Keywords: spring

PMR658-10
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: Lake Lautersee with the Karwendel Mountains as backdrop.
Keywords: alpine, wooded countryside, reflections, mountain range, pasture

PMR658-09
France, Périgord, Domme: view of the Dordogne Valley from the belvedere of the "bastide" or fortified town laid out by Philippe le Hardi ("the Bold") in 1281.
Keywords: historic, mediaeval, fortifications, national heritage, Dordogne, countryside, wooded countryside

PMR658-08
France, Périgord: the square keep (donjon) of Chateau Castelnaud with the entrance below, and surrounding countryside.
Keywords: historic, defence, battlements, mediaeval, fortifications, national heritage, Dordogne, castle, countryside, wooded countryside

PMR658-07
France, Périgord: the village of Castelnaud, at the foot of the castle, with surrounding thickly wooded countryside.
Keywords: historic, national heritage, Dordogne, castle, countryside, wooded countryside

PMR658-06
France, Périgord: view of the bridge and canoes on the River Dordogne from the high ramparts of Chateau Castelnaud.
Keywords: historic, wooded countryside, countryside, castle, Dordogne, national heritage

PMR640-08
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: the woods present a range of autumn colours from green to gold on the banks of the River Halblech.
Keywords: alpine, autumn, Alps, russet and gold, fall, autumn leaves, colourful, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

PMR640-07
Germany, Upper Bavaria, Schwangau: the woods present a range of autumn colours from green to gold in the Halblech Valley.
Keywords: alpine, colourful, autumn leaves, fall, russet and gold, Alps, autumn, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse

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