20 Amazing Snow Photos | Photography. Because it’s winter, and because in winter it’s all about the snow, here are a few outstanding photos of winter landscapes from all around the world. Enjoy! (via National Geographic) South Haven, Michigan - Photograph by Charlie Anderson Winter Scene, London - Photograph by Gordon Esle Blue Pond, Hokkaido - Photograph by Kent Shiraishi Iliamna Volcano, Alaska - Photograph by Michael Melford, National Geographic Red Squirrel, Poland - Photograph by Dorota Walczak Lynx - Photograph by Roberto Cristaudo Reindeer, Scandinavia - Photograph by Erika Larsen Polar Bear and Cub, Svalbard - Photograph by Philip Dien Ice Surfer, Lake Michigan - Photograph by Mike Killion Stratus Clouds, Greenland - Photograph by Bryan and Cherry Alexander, Arctic Photo Alberta, Canada - Photograph by Dwayne Holmwood Ice Canyon, Greenland - Photograph by James Balog Arctic Fox - Photograph by Stephen Oachs Polar Bears Playing - Photograph by Sandra Donlon Beech Forest, Germany - Photograph by Martin Hertel.
Marble Caves Chile Chico, Chile, 39 Photos. The most spectacular caves network in the world and this Marble Cathedral is absolutely magnificent. It’s located in Patagonia,Chile on the second largest freshwater lake in South America, General Carrera. Marble cave or cathedral is the main attraction of the lake Lago General Carrera in Chile. Another name for these interesting caves is Las Cavernas de Marmol. This is an unusual place and is one of the most visited in Patagonia. Labyrinth of caves are located in the beautiful mountain lake on the peninsula of limestone. The lake has an area of 1850 km ², and borders between Chile and Argentina, dividing it roughly in half. In Chile, the lake is called Lago General Carrera, and in Argentina – Lago Buenos Aires.
Lago General Carrera is one of ten deepest lakes in the world, its maximum depth is 586 meters. On the lake there are several large settlements such as Puerto Inzhenero Ibanez, Chile Chico. Aerial Photo. Top 10 Budget Caribbean Islands | ShermansTravel.com. Top 10 Islands in Australia & the Pacific : Conde Nast Traveler#slide=1#slide=3#slide=3. The Easter Island “Heads” Have Bodies. The Coolest Elevator in New York. Last week, I was scouting office space in a building in Queens. My guide brought me to this totally unassuming elevator: Really, I have to show you this as I encountered it: WOW.
It’s like Willy Wonka built an elevator to the land of Oz! Easily the coolest elevator I’ve ever been on in New York: Here’s a full panorama looking toward the rear of the elevator (that’s a railing beneath the mirror)… …and a reverse pan showing the front: Lining the ceiling are these great monster heads made out of mechanical bits… Each is poking through its own hole: More characters, including a king: Another character: The elevator is a last remnant from when the former Macy’s warehouse building catered to a more artsy clientele. Best of all, there’s a cool fish-eye mirror at one end, which makes it look like you’re leaning out of some parallel dimension: PS – One other installation was left in the lobby – a school bus, apparently paused in the midst of an avant-garde crash:
Trouble lurks for Indonesia's 'last paradise' Huts on stilts perch above the coral of the turquoise lagoon, hammocks awaiting a lazy siesta and sunset cocktails. The Indonesian archipelago of Raja Ampat is a modern-day garden of Eden. But for how long? This remote pearl of Asia between the Pacific and Indian oceans in Indonesia's Papua province has remained a closely guarded secret and one of the last frontiers of tourism, known only to intrepid travellers and avid divers. Raja Ampat's palm-fringed islands, surrounded by an underwater kaleidoscope of coral and fish, are described by the regional tourism office as "the last paradise on earth".
A 2002 report by US-based Conservation International (CI) classed the waters as "potentially the world's richest in terms of marine biodiversity," with nearly 1,400 varieties of fish and 603 species of coral. "It's the best diving in the world," said Pam Roth, an enthusiast for 33 years. But trouble is lurking. The Papua region is off-limits to foreign journalists. Okazaki Blossom, a photo from Aichi, Chubu. A guide to the eateries of France. There's a vast number of eateries in France. Most have defined roles, though some definitions are becoming a bit blurred.
Here's a quick guide: Auberge 'Auberge' by Ludo29880. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike An auberge (inn), which may also appear as an auberge de campagne or auberge du terroir (country inn), is usually attached to a rural B&B or small hotel and serves traditional country fare. Bar 'la fourmi' by superbez. A bar or bar américain (cocktail bar) is an establishment dedicated to elbow-bending and rarely serves food. Bistro 'P8070034' by philip_sheldrake. A bistro (also spelled bistrot) is not clearly defined in France nowadays. Brasserie 'brasserie' by zoetnet. Unlike the vast majority of restaurants in France, brasseries – which can look very much like cafés – serve full meals, drinks and coffee from morning till 11pm or even later.
Buffet A buffet (or buvette) is a kiosk, usually found at train stations and airports, selling drinks, filled baguettes and snacks. Café. Luxury Resort Ayada, Maldives « Luxury Furniture, Property, Travel & Interior Design. Luxury Resort Ayada, Maldives Ayada Maldives is a brand new awe-inspiring destination comprising an opulent 112 villa resort located on the 150,000 square meter paradise island of Maguhdhuvaa in the stunning Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. From the moment you arrive on the luxury resort’s delicate, powder white sands you will be immersed in a fantasy of luxury, quality and style unique only to Ayada Maldives. Delight in the impeccable service and superb amenities of the seven indulgent restaurants, bars and cafes offering world-class cuisine to tantalise taste buds, the extensive 3,500 square meter AySpa Spa & Health Club by ESPA will take you to a blissful level of relaxation.
Ayada further includes a kids’ club, scuba diving centre and an array of water sports. The luxury Maldives resort with natural beauty at its heart where you can truly discover the exceptional. About Assif Majid Assif is a freelance British journalist who spends his time between Leeds, Manchester and London. AFRICA - Explore the Regions. TRAVELLING IN SOUTH-WEST CHINA. GLIDING ALONG | June 23rd 2008 B_cool/flickr Amid all the pre-Olympics hubbub, it can be easy to overlook the more sedate parts of China. Dominic Dudley heads to Guilin, a sleepy city in Guangxi province, to sip tea and glide with fishermen ... From ECONOMIST.COM China may be rushing toward superpower status, but not all of it is in a hurry. Life in the country's south-west glides along rather sedately.
The sense of a slower life continues when we reach the town. Even the name of the town suggests a more gentle pace: Guilin means "forest of osmanthus trees"--and osmanthus wait until autumn to blossom, rather than bursting into flower in spring. But along the Li river, which runs through the centre of town, fishermen ply their trade in the same odd manner they always have. Instead of rods, they fish with trained cormorants, which dive into the water for fish and return to deliver them to the fisherman on the boat. Similarly venerable is the local tea ceremony, which can last several hours. Small Talks Under the Arched Roof, a photo from Lisboa, South. Critiques | Translate apivaz Boa Foto, com uma excelente perspectiva... manny Another good picture from you Karin.
You carefully composed this shot and the formation of the people are even well-placed. Very good shot of people and places. avigur_11 Another good one, Karin. Joso Very well composed, Karin. ReynardTheFox You see a lot of archway shots like this - I tried to do a few like this in a similar looking place in Spain. You are right the light is very suitable and the composition works very well with the position of the figures and the "end point" of the arcade. Ebbe I just love this kind of arcades, you can see from my pictures of Italy. Dsidwell. Explor the secret of the world’s largest cave corridor | Photography JP. Seven Wonders of The Ancient World. Skellig Michael – Mysterious Monastery in the Atlantic.
Nine miles off the coast of County Kerry in the west of Ireland there are two small rocky islands peeking out of the Atlantic Ocean. The larger of the two, Skellig Michael, is home to something quite extraordinary – a 1400 year old monastery which only a handful of people get to see each year. As you approach the island there is little, seemingly, to notice. Yet closer inspection reveals the tell tale criss-cross of manmade paths. Who could possibly have wanted to live here – and when? It is thought that the monastery of Skellig Michael was founded at some point in the seventh century and monastic life persisted there for over 600 years. The name of the island is taken from the Irish language and means Michael’s Rock. It is easy to imagine the early Irish Christian monks leading their extraordinarily spartan day to day existence here – to say that life would have been harsh for them is something of an understatement. Captured: The Ruins of Detroit.
Posted Feb 07, 2011 Share This Gallery inShare850 Up and down Detroit’s streets, buildings stand abandoned and in ruin. French photographers Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre set out to document the decline of an American city. Their book “The Ruins of Detroit“, a document of decaying buildings frozen in time, was published in December 2010. From the photographers’ website: Ruins are the visible symbols and landmarks of our societies and their changes, small pieces of history in suspension. The state of ruin is essentially a temporary situation that happens at some point, the volatile result of change of era and the fall of empires. Photography appeared to us as a modest way to keep a little bit of this ephemeral state. William Livingstone House # Michigan Central Station # Atrium, Farwell Building # 18th floor dentist cabinet, David Broderick Tower # Bagley-Clifford Office of the National Bank of Detroit # Ballroom, American Hotel # Melted clock, Cass Technical High School # Detroit?
The Real Australian Outback - An Outback Australia Travel Guide. Out of Africa - Too. Toba caldera. La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Peace Lodge, Costa Rica, Poás Volcano. Abandoned Technology Scattered Across The Globe. What would we do without technology? Often though, whether from disaster or lack of funding, celebrated technology becomes obsolete and is abandoned. Decay sets in to rust the disused places and objects which were once invaluable to us. Here are defunct and abandoned technologies such as power plants, amusement parks, factories, ships, aircraft, oil rigs, and military installations. Abandoned Balaklava Submarine Base (image credits: English Russia) Until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Balaklava was a secretive town that was home to a highly secretive nuclear submarine base. Abandoned Technology: Airplane Graveyard (image credits: Telstar Logistics ) Technology becomes obsolete all the time, but where do airplanes go to die?
Abandoned Amusement Park: Woncheon Lakeland (image credits: Dark Roasted Blend) There is something sickly fascinating about places once built for merriment then left to decay in horror. Berlin Amusement Park (image credits: Gonzo Circus) Ship Graveyards. Places to see before you die, Italy. Top selection of places in Italy to see at least once in life Top 10 places to see in Italy before you die! I have a long, endless list of places to see before I die. I think everyone has its personal list of places which have captured his interest. If Italy is in your top list of places to see before you die, I would like to suggest you some nice places to visit in my home country.
Here’s the top ten of not-to-be-missed places in Italy .... 1. Photos of Florence - What to see in Florence, Italy - Flickr Photo Credits: rpkelly22Florence is the first one on my places-to-see-before-you-die list and it’s not by chance. 2. St. 3. Valley of the Temples, AgrigentoWhith its 1300 hectares it is the biggest archaeological site in the world and was named World Heritage by Unesco in 1997. 4. Cala Luna, SardiniaCala Luna is maybe the most fascinating cove of the Sardinia. 5. 6. 7. 8.
The Sea Stacks of Capri, Campania Capri is located in the Gulf of Naples (to be visited as well!) 9. 10. Close. 12 bizarre real-life places that are stranger than science fiction. Science fiction is home to some fantastic societies, from Cloud City to Bartertown. But you doesn't have to leave reality for this—our own world has places so abnormal, they make alien societies seem ordinary. Here are 12 remarkable locations in which people once lived (and some still do). 1. Izu Islands Off the coast of Japan lies a series of volcanic islands. 2. Neft Daslari is a functional city built 34 miles from the nearest shore. 3. One of the creepiest places on Earth, Sedlec Ossuary is a Roman Catholic chapel in the Czech Republic. 4.
Temperatures in this Australian mining town reach well into broiling, so the opal miners who live there have built most of their town underground. 5. In 1962, a huge underground coal deposit ignited beneath the town of Centralia, Pa. 6. It's funny how something as boring as zoning regulations could lead to one of the most exciting office buildings on the planet. 7. Inside a spectacular Spanish church sits an enormous glass box. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Up Close, a photo from Uttar Pradesh, North. Critiques | Translate rikko77 Hello Steve, good POV and framing, the use of wide angle lens enhances the big size of this beautiful building. Beautiful colors, especially the hi-key. Well done! Atha2pan Wow, what a photo. Well done Sakis aadaca Great shot. Regards Austin PixelTerror Hi STeve, Sure it is bright, but it is right and these brilliant highlight deliver a strong visual impact, impressive building relative to the tiny people and good contrast between the two main colors.
Didi. Mysterious Places: Explore sacred sites and ancient civilizations. Tips for eating in Europe on a budget - National City Guide. There is no way around it: eating in Europe is expensive. However, it is possible to eat well in Europe. Here are some tips on eating in Europe without breaking the bank. 1. Have a picnic from the grocery store. One of the best ways to save money is to buy food at the local grocery store and have a picnic in one of Europe’s many beautiful parks. 2.
Some restaurants, especially in Italy, include cover charges for eating at the restaurant. 3. Since lunch is generally cheaper than dinner, try to eat a bigger lunch so you don’t have to spend as much money for dinner.
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