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The Neue Synagoge ("New Synagogue") was built 1859–1866 as the main synagogue of the Berlin Jewish community, on Oranienburger Straße. Because of its splendid eastern Moorish style and resemblance to the Alhambra, it is an important architectural monument of the second half of the 19th century in Berlin.
Although the building is richly ornamented with shaped bricks and terracotta, accented by coloured glazed bricks but I still prefer to convert the image into B/W that gives it more moody feel.
The great egret (Ardea alba), also known as the common egret, large egret, or (in the Old World) great white egret or great white heron is a large, widely distributed egret, with four subspecies found in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and southern Europe. Distributed across most of the tropical and warmer temperate regions of the world, it builds tree nests in colonies close to water.
Mui Wo (Chinese: 梅窩) is a rural town on the eastern coast of Lantau Island in Hong Kong 香港.
Milford Sound sits within Fiordland National Park in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. The park is part of Te Wahipounamu, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Milford Sound is the jewel of Fiordland National Park – a hidden secret waiting to be discovered.
When you take a boat trip with Cruise Milford, you’ll be getting close to New Zealand fur seals basking on the rocks, massive rock faces rising for hundreds of metres out of the sea and see waterfalls cascade from ancient rainforest high in the mountains.
Despite its name, Milford Sound is actually a fiord, not a sound. It is also the only fiord in New Zealand that is accessible by road. However, its remote location, bounded by steep cliffs and dense rainforest, means its special features remain unspoilt. Rain or shine, Milford Sound continues to captivate even the most experienced traveller with its beautiful surroundings, ink-dark waters, gushing waterfalls and captivating views.
Gebogan or usually called Pajegan is a form of offerings that is arrangement of fruits and flowers which is created and creations by Hindus people in Bali. Fruits and snacks usually innovate with the times, so what they eat is what they offer.
Cape Kamui (神威岬 Kamui misaki) is located in Shakotan, Hokkaidō, Japan. The Shakotan Peninsula in Shiribeshi, on the west coast of Hokkaidō, Japan, is a mountainous peninsula which projects some 30 kilometres (19 mi) into the Sea of Japan. The Shakotan Peninsula forms part of the Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park.
Lanterns – Moroccan lanterns are wonderful pieces of craftsmanship and can truly dazzle at night. Marrakech is home to most of the country’s lantern makers, but you can find them almost anywhere. Shop assistants can often help you track down certain shapes, sizes and colors, so be open and honest about what you’re looking for. Even if they don’t have it, odds are they know someone who does!
As known, the Lake Tekapo is best location to capture night stars in New Zealand. However, it was a raining night when I've been there in the trip. Tonight, the clear sky with no pollution was tempting me. Here was the image I caputred the sky that seen after dark from Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas,Te Anau, New Zealand.
Breathtaking views of Lake Kussharo (屈斜路湖), Japan's largest crater lake.
Winding roads and hairpin bends take you up to Bihoro Pass, a mountain pass and observatory overlooking beautiful Lake Kussharo. Situated at the halfway point between the towns of Bihoro and Teshikaga, this is a great spot to stop, stretch your legs, and admire the panoramic views.
Bihoro Pass (美幌峠) is a pass at about 493 m above sea level in the northwestern side of the Lake Kussharo, and is a popular viewing point with a view of the Lake Kussharo on the mountaintop of Bihoro National Route (National Route 243) connecting Bihoro town and Teshikaga town, and is a shooting place for Japanese movie "What is your name? (君の名は)", too. In Akan Mashu National Park, Bihoro Pass Lookout (美幌峠展望台), Roadside Station "Gurutto-Panorama Bihoro-Toge (ぐるっとパノラマ美幌峠)", a monument inscribed with a song "Bihoro-Toge (美幌峠)" sang by Ms. Hibari Misora, a public restroom and a parking lot are built on the site. A restaurant, a souvenir shop and a restroom are provided at the roadside station, and visitors can take a rest, too. A soft serve ice cream with striped bamboo flavor is popular in particular. Admission free. The parking lot is free of charge.
The mosque is an impressive example of Moroccan and Islamic artisanship, with Moorish influences. Visitors can enjoy seeing hand-carved stone and wood, intricate marble floors, gilded ceilings and beautiful ceramic tiling. Apart from some white granite columns and 56 crystal chandeliers imported from Italy, all the materials used to build the mosque were sourced from all around Morocco. From Cedar wood from the Atlas mountains to natural stones from the Sahara, the whole country is represented.
Scene seen and photo taken from the bus on the Tibetan Plateau. The bus was travelling mostly on bumpy countryside roads. I have always had my camera ready for opportunity that the beautiful scene was come and gone in the blink of eyes.
Second Penang Bridge – Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge is a 24-kilometer (14.9-mile) bridge linking the Penang Island and the Malaysia Peninsula, I shot this image from the plane while seeing this miles long bridge.
Words cannot describe how magnificent this castle is, inside and out. The king who built this castle in the late 1800s really picked the best spot, and it really is like a fairytale and took our breath away when we first saw it from a distance. Look at this super deluxe royal family dinning room in the Peleș Castle - Bucharest (Romania) that can house a large group of guests in this huge dinning room.
LOUTRAKI - ΛΟΥΤΡΑΚΙ
Loutraki is a unique, cosmopolitan seaside and spa resort located about 80 km from Athens, to the northern curve of the Corinthian Gulf. It has a fantastic beach about 4 km in length and since 1987 holds continuously the "Blue Flag" of Europe for it's clean waters.
Among the many attractions of Loutraki are its Hydrotherapy Centre, the biggest Casino in Europe and easy access to nearby Ancient sites and Monasteries.
Taken during a 7 day photographic vacation with my beloved English wife Theresa Jane Brown, whilst staying with friends in their summer home.
Thanassis Fournarakos - Θανασης Φουρναρακος
Professional Photographer, retired.
Athens, Greece
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