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Fort Marlborough is a flat structure composed of 4 triangular shaped bastions designed to cover each other, and is surrounded by a dry moat. Fort Marlborough which also known as the Bencoolen garrison was largely complete by 1719 and then became the seat of the British power and influence in parts of the west coast of Sumatra until 1824.
Read more about the Fort Marlborough at my blog virtualadrian.blogspot.co.id/2013/03/the-impressive-fort-...
Location: Bengkulu - Indonesia #LetsGuide
The first half of today was spent in the Grand Teton National Park, we had a local guide who was a wealth of information. At first the clouds hung low over the mountains, but as the day progressed the clouds lifted to reveal some spectacular lake and mountain scenery.
We took a boat ride on Jenny Lake before going to a superb viewing place to get photos of the mountains and have lunch.
After lunch we headed for Yellowstone National Park en route to an hotel in West Yellowstone, Montana.
There was no sightseeing or stopping along the way, we’ll have a local guide to show us around Yellowstone National Park tomorrow. From what we saw driving here today, I can't wait to get among it tomorrow.
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A scenic wide shot of a sunny beach along the Red Sea combining elements of a desert landscape with a coastal environment. Where the mountains meet the sea, and the camels rest in between.
Several dromedaries, some with saddles, are resting on the sand. A bedouin local guide, wearing a traditional white tunic and a red and white checkered headscarf, is standing among the camels taking care of them.
A local way of life in a desert-meets-sea environment.
The sun's reflection is visible on the water's surface, indicating a daytime setting. The clear, calm, turquoise water of the sea is visible in the midground, with a few small boats anchored offshore. The presence of small boats in the water further defines the location as a coastal area.
In the background, a large rugged mountain range rises sharply from the coastline, forming a dramatic backdrop to the scene.
The camels are arranged in the foreground and mid ground, leading the viewer's eye towards the man and the water. The horizon line is placed low, emphasizing the vastness of the sky.
The colors are vibrant and saturated, with a strong contrast between the bright blue sky and sea, the golden sand, and the dark, rocky mountains. The sunlight appears to be strong, creating distinct shadows and highlights on the camels and the sand.
Shot from the Three Pools hiking track, Dahab South Sinai
It's one of British reminders in Bengkulu. The monument was established in 1808 by British government as for the remembrance of the death of a British governor in Bengkulu, Thomas Parr. His administration of Bencoolen (now known as Bengkulu) was only from 1805 to 1807. He was killed at night by local fighters in 1807.
#tuguthomasparr #ThomasParrMonument
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A rare, parasitic, rootless and leafless plant, Rafflesia arnoldii is the largest flower on Earth. It can attain a diameter of nearly a meter (3 ft) and weigh up to 11 kg (24 lb). The buds of the Rafflesia take many months to develop and the flower stays in bloom up to 14 days. It is an incredibly rare site to see in the wild.
Photographed in Taba Penanjung rainforest, Bengkulu province, Indonesia.
For more info about Rafflesia arnoldii, pls read my post at virtualadrian.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-worlds-largest-flo...
#rafflesia #rafflesiaarnoldii
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Kaba volcano (locally known as Bukit Kaba), a beautiful and natural panorama with moderate temperature, has a number of visitors from domestic and foreign tourists who love trekking or mountain climbing to catch a view of a unique and spectacular sulfuric crater. Read more at my blog virtualadrian.blogspot.com/2013/03/bukit-kaba-beautiful-v...
#bukitkaba #gunungkaba #crater
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This is another one from my trip on the Stockholm underground in Sweden. Many of the stations are decorated with extremely impressive artwork which I’m sure a lot of you have seen before. There are free tours offered by local guides which take in some of the most beautiful stations (EM120701)
This is Abbey Road in the market town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. It runs adjacent to the River Nidd
Among other things Knaresborough is famous for its Norman Castle, Ursula Southeil (c. 1488–1561), known as Mother Shipton, who was a medieval seer said to have been born in a cave south of the town, John Metcalf, known as "Blind Jack", who lost his sight in childhood and was a violin player, local guide, bridgebuilder, and roadmaker. A public house in the market square bears his name and St Robert, a 12th-century hermit whose cave can be found near the River Nidd further along Abbey Road
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Mountain (Middle Left) is linked to the life of Lawrence of Arabia.
As you enter the desert, the first point of interest you come across is an imposing rock formation, which took its name from the homonymous book of Lawrence of Arabia, which was also the reason for the region being known. The stunning mountain is across from the Wadi Rum Visitor Center. In the Bedouin language, he refers to this mountain as Jabbal Al Mazmar. Looking at the mountain carefully, five pillars are clearly visible, while the other two are positioned around the corner.
Thanks for the description inspired by ΒΑΣΙΛΗΣ ΚΑΡΑΟΓΛΑΝΗΣ, a Google Maps local guide.
Hanna Astephan.
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This is Abbey Road in the market town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire where the houses have views over the River Nidd. Abbey Road follows the banks of the River Nidd
Among other things Knaresborough is famous for its Norman Castle, Ursula Southeil (c. 1488–1561), known as Mother Shipton, who was a medieval seer said to have been born in a cave south of the town, John Metcalf, known as "Blind Jack", who lost his sight in childhood and was a violin player, local guide, bridgebuilder, and roadmaker. A public house in the market square bears his name and St Robert, a 12th-century hermit whose cave can be found near the River Nidd further along Abbey Road
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An incredibly busy day in Moscow with Alla, our local guide who has mellowed from the first day. She reads out group of 5 brilliantly.. The morning was spent in the Kremlin where the crowds were impossible and the lines endless. I don't know how she did it, but a quick word in the right ear (and a few Roubles I expect) and we were at the head of every queue.
Saint Basil's, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow University, the cemetery, a cruise on the Moscow River; the pace was fairly cracking. Dinner was a meal in a private dining room at our hotel, we were served the best of Russian cuisine and wine. It was a banquet to knock your socks off.
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Thomas Parr (1768 - 1807), British resident in Bencoolen, East Indies (Indonesia). Parr was buried within Fort Marlborough at the Ravelin. One of reminders of former British colonial presence in Bencoolen (Bengkulu). #LetsGuide
Rafflesia arnoldii is a member of the genus Rafflesia. It is known as the largest individual flower on earth.This rare flower can be found in the rainforests of Sumatra, including Bengkulu. Read more at virtualadrian.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-worlds-largest-flo...
#rafflesia #rafflesiaarnoldii
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This animal king seemed lonely and sad. Not far from him, a female lion and another male lion were together cuddling each other. Our local guide told us that tomorrow may be his turn. So he had to wait.
Yucatan, MX May 2021
I recently returned from a brief trip to Mexico. I took a one day birding tour with a local guide and managed to get 46 new species on my life list, which now totals 1,202. I carried my camera but photography was difficult and most shots were from a great distance and kept for documentation. I will post a few each day. Just great to be traveling again!!
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From Indians Nose mountain, 2860m. above sea level, the lake itself lies at about 1500m. This viewpoint used to be notorious for robberies, many people come here for sunrise, that means waking up at 3 in the morning, I would not recommend going without a local guide. it's not necessary, but it's better for safety.
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This is Abbey Road in the market town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. It runs adjacent to the River Nidd
Among other things Knaresborough is famous for its Norman Castle, Ursula Southeil (c. 1488–1561), known as Mother Shipton, who was a medieval seer said to have been born in a cave south of the town, John Metcalf, known as "Blind Jack", who lost his sight in childhood and was a violin player, local guide, bridgebuilder, and roadmaker. A public house in the market square bears his name and St Robert, a 12th-century hermit whose cave can be found near the River Nidd further along Abbey Road
Fort Marlborough which also known as the Bencoolen garrison was largely complete by 1719 and then became the seat of the British power and influence in parts of the west coast of Sumatra until 1824. Read more at virtualadrian.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-impressive-fort-ma...
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Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, located at 3,812 meters (12,507 ft) above sea level. Its shores and small islands are home to the Aymara and Quechua who come from ancient cultures that lived in this area long before the Incas dominate.
There we could explore traditional villages where Spanish is the second language and where ancient myths and beliefs persist even today. One of the peculiarities of Lake Titicaca are the small floating islands inhabited by a tribe called the Uros. In these small islands visitors are welcomed and can even ride in one of the famous reed boats.
They picked us up by a confy bus in front of a church in La Paz at 7:00 a.m. We were driven with a professional private guide, Alvaro Monrroy Rivera to Copacabana, enjoying natural landscapes. Arrive at Copacabana cute village for a great luch at the . We tour and visit the sanctuary and the Virgen Morena. You will have the chance to meet small regional artisans and learn about some local culture.Then we will make our way to the Isla del Sol on a private boat with a local guide. We will walk through the "Inca Grand Staircase" and also see the Sacred Fountain, whose groundwater, it's said, would give youth and eternal happiness! After this we will have lunch at the local archaeological restaurant and then visit the small handicraft market and ancestral places to learn about the customs that still remain from the ancestors.On our return enjoy the scenery of the lake and painting the colors of nature at sunset.
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Sun Island (Isla del Sol):
Whirlwind half-day tours to Isla del Sol are strictly for the been-there-done-that crowd as the island definitely merits a night or two. That said, the majority of the ruins and associated sights are located on the island's northern half, which is off-limits to tourists. In the limited area you're allowed to roam you'll find a few small ruins, lookouts and walking trails, but most visitors simply kick back and enjoy the view.
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Easily the highlight of any Lake Titicaca excursion, Isla del Sol is a large island with several traditional communities, decent tourist infrastructure such as hotels and restaurants, a few worthwhile pre-Columbian ruins, amazing views, great hikes through terraced hills and, well, lots of sun.
The island’s permanent residents – a mix of indigenous peoples and émigrés – are distributed between the main settlements of Cha’llapampa, near the island’s northern end; Cha’lla, which backs onto a lovely sandy beach on the central east coast; and Yumani, which straddles the ridge above Escalera del Inca in the south and is the biggest town on the island. Unfortunately, due to a conflict between island communities, it is only possible to visit Yumani.
Extensive networks of walking tracks make exploration fairly easy, though the altitude and sun may take their toll: carry lunch and ample water. The sun was born here and is still going strong.
I usually don't talk about how a shot was taken, but this one was a little tricky... First of all, you need to hire a Navajo guide to even get to and find this shot. Second, you would never see it unless you lay down on your back up against the rock wall. Third, unless you are a lot better with your tripod than I am, you really can't compose the shot because the camera is essentially on the ground pointed straight up. So, a little trial & error involved. Plus, this is a composite of two shots - and that's with a 15mm lens - so there really isn't a lot of room to move for composition - not that you can really see in the dark anyway...
At any rate, if you head to monument valley, I highly recommend hiring a local guide. Not just because their economy can use the boost, but more importantly, you get a better feel for the people and their land.
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There's just so many waterfalls in Iceland. Some are well known and are busy tourist attractions. Many others though are unnamed, virtually unknown or so far off the beaten track that they're rarely snapped. This one was somewhere towards the 'seldom-visited' end - but we were fortunate enough to meet a local guide/photographer here who kindly gave us all a shot of good French brandy!
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Before going to the Falklands we spent 2 days in Santiago Chile and did 2 bird trips with a local guiding company. One of those days was driving up into the Andes Mountains.
One of the lifers we found up in the mountains was the Gray-breasted Seedsnipe.
Its a stocky quail-like bird, the make is often found roosting from low mounds or fence posts.
Grey-Breasted Seedsnipe - Andes, Chile
We traveled to a remote area which is about a 2.5 hour boat trip from Campbell River, called Bute Inlet. There we met up with local guides who took us out into the wilderness where we were able to view Brown Bears from secure viewing platforms. This one came out of the bush about 3 meters away from us and crossed the river right in front of us, taking the occasional look over its shoulder. It was clearly watching us as closely as we were watching!!!
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Palak Siring area is a good place to relax and use as a base for trekking around the clean small river and surrounding hills.
Location: Palak Siring, North Bengkulu, Indonesia
Read more at: virtualadrian.blogspot.com/2013/04/palak-siring-waterfall...
#palaksiring #kemumu
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The monument was established by British government as for the remembrance of the death of a British governor in Bengkulu, Thomas Parr. His administration of Bencoolen (now known as Bengkulu) was only from 1805 to 1807. He was killed at night by local fighters in 1807. Read more about Thomas Parr and "Traces of British Colonial Presence on Bengkulu Soil" at www.virtualadrian.blogspot.co.id/2015/11/traces-of-britis...
We were surprised to find many old buildings falling into decline, then realised that these houses are earthquake damaged. Several towns were badly damaged by bombing during WWII, then was escaped was destroyed by an earthquake in 1953.
The local guides told us that they're getting about 11 earthquakes per year, so they are getting used to them.