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October morning at the pier by Paul Quellin

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Early morning over Ramsey's Victorian pier. The structure is slowly being restored, section at a time, with the first few 10 of metres already open to the public. Queen Victoria's yacht once docked at the end of the pier on her visit. Prince Albert climbed a nearby hill with local guides and a stone tower was erected to commemorate the occasion. This is still known as 'The Albert Tower'. Ramsey was a big tourist destination in the 19th century and there is still plenty of evidence in the architecture.

Morning Light by Max Angelsburger

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Lautern Rd. surrounded by mist, seen from Scheuelberg (Mt. Scheuel, 717 m) on the Swabian Alps, Albtrauf. Great thanks to my close friend, photographer-buddy and local guide Nicky: It was a great tour, which I enjoyed very much!! :-)

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Kartaba View by Paul Saad

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Raouche (Pigeons Rock) Beirut, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Mighty Fraser River by Warren Schmidt

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British Columbia’s Fraser River softly meanders toward the Pacific Ocean through the tranquil Fraser Valley. This is one incredible river and, in this case, looks are deceiving.

Running nearly the entire width of the province, the Fraser River is 1,375 km long, and with no dams to hinder its flow, transportation, industry, and fish migration flourish. Salmon use the Fraser to reach deep into BC from the Pacific Ocean navigating the seemingly impassable Hells Gate rapids.

Visitors encounter the Fraser River too. As soon as one arrives at the Abbotsford Airport one sees sturgeon fishing advertised in local media. This is a big business for local guides and a great opportunity for visitors. These Fraser River sturgeon are frequently caught in this same section of the river seen in this photo, and sometimes these ancient monsters reach up to 11 feet in length. During the recent catastrophic flood that hit the Fraser Valley sturgeon swam into the valley and needed to be relocated back to the Fraser River once the flood waters drained.

This river has global impact on commerce, as well. International trade depends upon reaching the mouth of the Fraser River with virtually all cars and goods from Asia destined for Canada reaching its banks. Some amazing tugboat operators keep ships moving along its banks.

The river helps to form the structure and relations between First Nations in south western British Columbia. Many First Nations maintain traditional territories along its banks, along with language groups, and cultural ties. Several First Nations have oral stories about encounters with Europeans. One such story belongs to the Musqueam First Nation who live at the mouth of the Fraser River where it enters the Pacific Ocean, about 60 kilometers downstream from where this image was taken. The Musqueam First Nation chased the first European explorer, Simon Fraser, back up the Fraser River in 1808. Ironically, a Kwantlen First Nations chief about 15 kilometers upstream along the Fraser River reportedly saved Simon Fraser’s life by providing intel on the impending attack of the Musqueam. Simon Fraser himself made the observation that one of the Musqueam’s longhouses on the banks of the Fraser River was a massive 1,500 x 90-feet in size. Another explorer, David Thompson, named this river to honor Simon Fraser.

The more I learn about this amazing river the greater my respect for what it accomplishes for people and for nature.

Alice Lane Bowman, Sandton by Paul Saad

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Rafting on the Bow River by "Adventure before dementia"

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Rocky Mountain Raft Tours offers environmentally friendly, scenic, guided float trips on the Bow River within the Banff townsite. A fun way to spend an afternoon and learn from a local guide. We were lucky enough to hear and see an avalanche on the slopes of Mount Rundle; a genuine first time experience for me.

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Jounieh, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Johannesburg CBD From M2 Highway, South Africa by Paul Saad

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Out of the Jungle, Into the Open by David & Shiela Glatz

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Female Jaguar (Panthera onca) emerges from the dense jungle of the Pantanal wetland in Brazil, and walks into the open. This cat, nicknamed "Patricia" by local guides, patrolled the river bank for a few moments before melting back into the forest.

The Jaguar is the largest cat in the Western Hemisphere (only the Tiger and Lion are larger). Big males are approximately the size of an African Lioness. Jaguars are listed as "Near Threatened" and their future is clouded by habitat loss, habitat fragmentation and poaching. This imposing cat is known for killing its prey with a single bite that pierces the skull, delivering a fatal blow to its victim's brain. The Jaguar has been revered by many indigenous cultures, including the Maya and Aztec, whose mythologies featured the cat as a prominent figure.

Krugersdorp Pond, Johannesburg by Paul Saad

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Beirut Sunrise, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Tawny Frogmouth, Launceston by Ross Cunningham

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We were lucky to see and photograph three tawny frogmouth. A pair and this one that was sitting by itself. Thank you very much to our local guide.

Middelburg Landscape by Paul Saad

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Our local guide for the Red Squirrel Trail by Chiew Loo

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Panoramic UNISA, Pretoria by Paul Saad

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Sts. Peter and Paul Melkite Catholic cathedral, Harissa Lebanon. by Paul Saad

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Tabarja From Harisa, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Bee on Pink Flower by Paul Saad

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The Bowman Building, Sandton by Paul Saad

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Kartaba at Sunset by Paul Saad

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Durban Bridge by Paul Saad

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ear of the wind by Kev Fidler

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One of a number of natural arches carved by the weather into the Navajo sandstone.

Rather more secluded area south of the main trails and only accessible with a local guide. The peace and quiet in these secluded canyons and lower mesas are wonderful as are the rich colours in the sand, rock and vegetation.

"Ear of the Wind" arch, Monument Valley, Arizona, USA

Nan Hua Temple Entrance, Bronkhorstspruit by Paul Saad

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Couch's Kingbird by George Stubbs

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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!!

Mapping Lebanon in Google Maps Car, Akkar Valley by Paul Saad

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The Storm at Manara, Beirut {In explore 05-04-2021} by Paul Saad

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[In Explore 05 April 2021]

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Ramle EL Baida Beach, Beirut Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Mapping Lebanon in Google Maps Car, Ouyoun El Samak Akkar by Paul Saad

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Gautrain Station, Sandton by Paul Saad

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The Famous Cedar Tree, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Saint Charbel Church Annaya, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Sandton City, Johannesburg by Paul Saad

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Sunrise Beirut by Paul Saad

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Al Mina Byblos, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Johannesburg CBD, South Africa by Paul Saad

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Byblos Bay, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Tapak Paderi at sunset by Adriansyah Putera

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Location: Tapak Paderi beach, Bengkulu, Indonesia.

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One more Icelandic panorama by David Munro

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Best view large!

South Iceland is such a treat for anyone who loves rugged landscapes. Every few kilometres there's another "wow" vista.

Our local guides told us - and I'm sure it may be true - that Led Zeppelin came to Iceland as part of a tour in the late 60s - and were inspired to write "The Immigrant Song".

"We come from the land of the ice and snow

From the midnight sun, where the hot springs flow.." etc

If its not true , it should be.

Cheers by Paul Saad

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Nabateaen Amphitheater in the backgound at Petra - Jordan. by HANNA ASTEPHAN

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PINK WILD DESERT FLOWERS growing in PETRA.

In the background appears the beautiful Nabateaen Amphitheater carved right from the mountain rock. It's a little different from the other ancient theaters in Jordan because of its (grand) setting and the pinkish-red color. It was surrounded by many small Nabataean tombs, affirming that it was a part of Petra. The panoramic views of this place from the trek to the Treasury viewpoint are also spectacular.

Description influenced by (Ankur Panchbudhe, a Google Maps local guide)

Mall Of Africa, Midrand by Paul Saad

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Zahle City Lebanon at Night by Paul Saad

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Beirut Marina, Lebanon by Paul Saad

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Huayna Picchu (2,693m), Machu Picchu, Peru. by Elias Rovielo

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As the legs began to complain and the body began to beg for water (a priceless asset in a climb with no selling point), I came across Huayna Picchu.

From where I could see tiny people in the background (260 meters higher), appearing and disappearing under the steep woods.

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Huayna Picchu, Quechua: Wayna Pikchu, is a mountain in Peru around which the Urubamba River bends. It is located in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Machupicchu District. It rises over Machu Picchu, the so-called lost city of the Incas. The Incas built a trail up the side of the Huayna Picchu and built temples and terraces on its top. The peak of Huayna Picchu is 2,693 metres (8,835 ft) above sea level, or about 260 metres (850 ft) higher than Machu Picchu.

According to local guides, the top of the mountain was the residence for the high priest and the local virgins. Every morning before sunrise, the high priest with a small group would walk to Machu Picchu to signal the coming of the new day. The Temple of the Moon, one of the three major temples in the Machu Picchu area, is nestled on the side of the mountain and is situated at an elevation lower than Machu Picchu. Adjacent to the Temple of the Moon is the Great Cavern, another sacred temple with fine masonry. The other major local temples in Machu Picchu are the Temple of the Condor, Temple of Three Windows, Principal Temple, "Unfinished Temple", and the Temple of the Sun, also called the Torreon.

Its name is Hispanicized, possibly from the Quechua, alternative spelling Wayna Pikchu; wayna young, young man, pikchu pyramid, mountain or prominence with a broad base which ends in sharp peaks, "young peak".

Blue-naped Chlorophonia by Daniel Parent

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Small, plump bird with stout bill. Male mostly lime green with contrasting yellow belly and thin blue collar on nape and blue rump; some populations entirely blue above. Female similar but duller, with greener belly. Usually seen in pairs or small flocks, often in association with a fruiting tree. Forages at all levels, most frequently in the canopy.

This one was photographed in Northern Peru led by Neotropic Photo Tours and our Peruvian local guide for this portion of the trip; Fisher Chávez of Perú Nature Photography.

When the Light is Right by Adam Horgan

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Lets kick it back to summer 2019, and my first time ever chasing the New Haven FL9's on Cape Cod. After a beautiful summer day, the weather took a turn, and we wound up in the middle of some WILD thunderstorms. They moved by mercifully quick, and after the rain we were treated to some unbelievable lighting, some of the best I've ever had. Thanks to John Kittredge being my trusted local guide, we were able to make the best of what we had to work with, and get a series of seriously unreal images. I didn't know 2019 was going to be my last full summer in New England before moving to Virginia, life is funny that way, but I like to think I took full opportunity of it with shots like this.

Beirut by Paul Saad

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