Havasu falls. Posted by admin on November 22nd, 2011 02:17 AM | Nature Havasu Falls is one of the most beautiful and highly photographed waterfalls in the world. This stunningly beautiful waterfall is located in a remote canyon of Arizona, USA. Water emerges from limestone, which gives it a nice bluish-green tint.
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It cuts through a narrow canyon in its 3,200 feet (980 m) descent to the Columbia River Gorge and is known for its concentration of waterfalls. This is a description of all 13 falls. Eight major falls are on Eagle Creek and the East Fork Eagle Creek itself, while five are on its tributaries. The highest falls on Eagle Creek is Twister Falls, which is a unique cascade of 140 feet (43 m). The highest tributary waterfall is Wauna Falls, which is 150 feet (46 m) high with a tallest drop of 50 feet (15 m). Punch Bowl Falls is a 33 feet (10 m) punchbowl, hence the name, just upstream of Lower Punch Bowl Falls, and is an incredibly popular subject of photography.
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Lonely Planet and National Geographic are no exception. Ranged alongside each other for your perusal and viewing pleasure are the two lists of top travel destinations for 2012 produced by each of the two authorities. Lonely Planet © Greg Knapp London With the Olympics almost upon us, fair London town is a travel hotspot on almost everyone’s list this year for an irrepressibly buoyant atmosphere that only the world’s premier international sporting contest can bring. Switzerland. Houses in Weird Places. - StumbleUpon. - StumbleUpon.
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Little wonder when you consider its mild climate and beautiful surroundings. The lake has an island, tear-shaped and the only real island in the virtually land-locked country. When people say that a place is like something from a fairy tale often they are exaggerating. Not with so Bled Island. Formed by a glacier it is every inch worthy of that description. The island is tiny but over the centuries people have wasted no time using virtually every square meter to one purpose or another. As you can imagine the place is popular among couples seeking that romantic place in which to exchange vows. Before this it is said that the Slavic goddess of love and fertility, Ziva, had a temple here.
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But the well-deserved popularity also depends on the protected natural areas, which make up some ten per cent of the country's area. Eight areas enjoy national park status – a very high number for a relatively small country. Of these, Plitvice is the best known. Stream (Infrared) by David A. Evans. Mysterious Places: Explore sacred sites and ancient civilizations - StumbleUpon. Waterfall and pool at the base of Wapama falls. Yosemite National Park. Artist Carves Vintage Books Into Astoundingly Intricate 3D Sculptures (Photos) : TreeHugger - StumbleUpon.
Photos: Guy Laramee With the increasing popularity of electronic readers and e-books, the future use of hard-bound books also comes under question.
While designers have responded with the likes of lighting, accessories and even fashion made entirely out of old books, French Canadian artist Guy Laramée tackles it from a decidedly philosophical — and creative — perspective, carving intricate, three-dimensional landscapes that look amazingly real up close. Based out of Montréal, Laramée is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, director, composer and anthropologist. "Biblio" and "The Great Wall" are his series of sculpted vintage books, which range from ridged landscapes and Zen gardens to actual archaeological landmarks like the Temple of Petra. While on one level Laramée is finding a good use for obsolete books, there's also a deeper commentary underlying his practice.
Cultures arise, become obsolete, and are replaced by new ones. Laramée's website is an interesting read and visual delight. Highest Points: 20 U.S. National Parks by Elevation [40 PICS] Denali National Park, Alaska, ranks as the #1 highest point of any U.S. national park.
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In this valley towards Denali, only the first 15 miles are paved even though the winding road is 92 miles long. Photo #1 by Nic McPhee Reflections on Denali’s Mount McKinley. This mountain is located in the Alaska Range. The peak of Mount McKinley has an elevation of 20,320 feet, giving it the #1 rating for the highest elevation point of all the national parks. This blue glacial pool can be found at Wrangell — St. . #3 is also located in Alaska. Although Mount Fairweather is located within Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, the mountain range is part of the Saint Elias Mountains — just like the #2 highest ranked elevation among America’s national parks. The Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve in Texas - StumbleUpon.
Oct 3, 2011 Located approximately 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Austin, Texas, the Hamilton Pool Preserve is a historic swimming hole which was designated a preserve by the Travis County Commissioner’s Court in 1990.
Located 3/4 mile upstream from its confluence with the Pedernales River, Hamilton Creek spills out over limestone outcroppings to create a 50 foot waterfall as it plunges into the head of a steep box canyon. The waterfall never completely dries up, but in dry times it does slow to a trickle. However, the pool’s water level stays pretty constant, even during periods of drought. 15 Amazing Castles from Around the Globe - StumbleUpon. Although designed and built for the prominent purpose of defense, today the castles seem like somewhat unrealistic constructions straight from the fairytale world.
From solid strongholds to oriental fortresses and highly decorative palaces, the castles are our connection to the past, where legends mix with history and reality blends with a fairyland. This fairytale castle is the historical seat of the Prussian Kings and German Emperors. Its origin dates back to the Middle Ages - it was built in the 11th century, then completely destroyed in 1423 and reconstructed in 1461.