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Social Distancing along the back roads of Baker County Oregon
A beautiful Spring day exploring the back roads of Baker County Oregon . Some great wildlife and lots of wide open scenery.
Located at the intersection of three Oregon Scenic Byways Baker County is surrounded by spectacular scenery and wide open spaces. For more information about Baker County's back roads and scenic byways visit the Baker County Tourism website at www.travlebakercounty.com
Aerial view of Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre’s easternmost village, part of the Cinque Terre National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in La Spezia province, Liguria Region, northwest Italy.
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Aerial view of Kotor, a fortified old town on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast, situated beneath the limestone cliffs of Mt. Lovćen, in a secluded part of the Bay of Kotor.
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A beautiful spring day exploring the back roads and landscapes of Baker County Oregon near the towns of Keating and Baker City.
A little early for spring migration still but spotted a few fun birds including lots of Red Tail Hawks and several nesting great horned owls.
For more information about Baker County Oregon including local scenic byways and birding hot spots visit Baker County Tourism's website at www.travelbakercounty.com
Dawn light over Pokonji Dol, an islet in Adriatic sea, part of Pakleni islands, situated 500 meters south of the port of Hvar, in southern Croatia. The lighthouse in the middle of the islet was built in 1872.
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Two hikers trekking in Caucasus mountains during summer time, from Adishi to Iprali, in Svaneti region, northwestern Georgia.
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Exploring the back roads and scenic byways as winter turns to spring in Baker County Oregon.
Spent the day watching the seasons change in Eastern Oregon, with big dramatic skies and snowcapped mountain peaks. Spring is starting to arrive on the valley floor but winter is still holding on up in the Elkhorns.
For more information about Baker County Oregon including local scenic byways and birding hot spots visit Baker County Tourism's website at www.travelbakercounty.com
A beautiful day exploring the back roads and winter landscapes of Baker County Oregon through Virtue Flats and Keating. Valley
A beautiful winter day for exploring the winding back roads of the Baker and Keating valleys with spectacular views of the Wallowa and Elkhorn Mountains.
Summer scenery in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as seen on the cableway from the town of Selva di Val Gardena to Jimmy Hut (2,220m) up in the mountains, situated within the Puez-Odle Nature Park, in South Tyrol, northern Italy.
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A beautiful New Year's day exploring and watching wildlife along the Burnt River Canyon
A beautiful winter day exploring and a little wildlife watching along the Burnt River Canyon between Durkee and Unity in Baker County Oregon .
The Burnt River Canyon near Durkee is always one of our favorite drives for taking in the majestic scenery of Eastern Oregon and watching wildlife along the way. Saw lots of wildlife this trip as colder temperatures have pushed lots of deer down into the canyon. We were excited to spot a few Bighorn Sheep this trip and a napping Barn Owl
For more information about watchable wildlife opportunities in Baker County, or other Baker County Scenic byways and back roads visit the Baker County Tourism website at www.basecampbaker.com
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CSíki-hegyek, Budaőrs közelében
2021.06.23
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CSíki-hills (Budaőrs, Hungary)
23.06.2021
Social Distancing along the back roads of Baker County Oregon
A beautiful Spring day exploring the back roads of Baker County Oregon . Some great wildlife and lots of wide open scenery.
Located at the intersection of three Oregon Scenic Byways Baker County is surrounded by spectacular scenery and wide open spaces. For more information about Baker County's back roads and scenic byways visit the Baker County Tourism website at www.travlebakercounty.com
A picturesque church alongside the winding road in the Dolomites mountains, in South Tyrol, northern Italy.
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Summer view of the town of Mestia, nested in Caucasus mountains and dominated by stone defensive towers, in Svaneti region, northwestern Georgia.
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Dusk light over the uninhabited island of Pomeštak, near the western edge of the island of Mljet, in Dalmatia region of Croatia.
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Social Distancing along the back roads of Baker County Oregon
A beautiful Spring day exploring the back roads of Baker County Oregon . Some great wildlife and lots of wide open scenery.
Located at the intersection of three Oregon Scenic Byways Baker County is surrounded by spectacular scenery and wide open spaces. For more information about Baker County's back roads and scenic byways visit the Baker County Tourism website at www.travlebakercounty.com
The imposing rock face of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Three Peaks of Lavaredo), part of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in South Tyrol, northern Italy.
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Morning light over the old town of Rovinj, a popular tourist resort and an active fishing port on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, in Istria County, Croatia.
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Aerial view of two gorgeous saltwater lakes, Malo Jezero (Little Lake) and Veliko Jezero (Big Lake), connected to each by a short channel, on the forest-shrouded Adriatic island of Mljet, in Dalmatia region of Croatia.
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A zebra grazing in the 9-hectare Safari Park on Veli Brijuni island, in Brijuni National Park, Istria County, Croatia.
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Aerial view of Isola Bella (lit. 'beautiful island'), one of the Borromean Islands of Lake Maggiore, 400 metres from the lakeside town of Stresa, in Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province, Piedmont region, northwestern Italy.
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Nestled in the mountains of Mtskheta-Mtianeti, the Zhinvali Reservoir is a striking turquoise lake formed by a dam on the Aragvi River in 1985. Beyond supplying drinking water and electricity to Tbilisi, the lake is renowned for its breathtaking views—framed by forested hills and snow-dusted peaks. Overlooking the water stands the Ananuri Fortress, a 16th–17th-century stronghold once home to the powerful Dukes of Aragvi. Its soaring towers and the richly carved Church of the Savior reflect the artistry and strategic genius of medieval Georgia. The fortress played a crucial role in defending the region and today offers sweeping views over the reservoir. High above, near the ancient town of Mtskheta, rises the Jvari Monastery—a 6th-century marvel perched on a hilltop where Georgia’s conversion to Christianity is said to have begun. From here, the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers unfolds below, echoing the timeless serenity of this sacred place. Jvari’s harmonious stone architecture and spiritual legacy make it a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of Georgia’s Christian heritage.
1. centre Ananuri fortress: a timeless gem overlooking the Zhinvali reservoir, 2. top left The watchful shepherd of Jvari Monastery, 3. Jvari Monastery: a sacred gem overlooking two rivers, 4. Zhinvali reservoir: a mirror of colors amid mountains and mist ,5. Ananuri fortress at sunset: a magical harmony of history and landscape, 6. The ornate entrance of Ananuri church, 7. The sacred heart of Ananuri: the iconostasis as a gateway to the divine, 8. The icon of Theotokos amidst timeworn stone walls, 9. Serene light of faith: inside the reverent walls of Jvari Monastery, 10. Echoes of the past: the weathered ruins beside Jvari Monastery, 11. The Zhinvali Reservoir: turquoise waters amidst Georgia's mountains , 12. Jvari Monastery: a sacred gem overlooking two rivers, 13. Serene watchtower overlooking the majestic Zhinvali reservoir.
Het Zhinvali-reservoir is een schitterend turkoois stuwmeer in de bergen van Mtskheta-Mtianeti, ontstaan in 1985 door de bouw van een dam in de rivier de Aragvi. Het voorziet Tbilisi van drinkwater en elektriciteit, maar is vooral geliefd om zijn adembenemende landschap van bergen, bossen en helderblauw water. Aan de oever ligt het indrukwekkende Ananuri-fort, een 16e–17e-eeuws verdedigingscomplex dat ooit dienstdeed als zetel van de hertogen van Aragvi. De massieve torens en de rijk versierde Verlosserkerk tonen de schoonheid en kracht van de middeleeuwse Georgische architectuur. Het fort speelde een sleutelrol in de verdediging van de regio en biedt vandaag een van de mooiste uitzichten van het land. Hogerop, nabij de oude hoofdstad Mtskheta, prijkt het 6e-eeuwse Jvari-klooster op een heuveltop, precies waar volgens de overlevering het christendom zijn intrede deed in Georgië. Vanaf hier kijk je uit over de samenvloeiing van de rivieren Aragvi en Mtkvari – een plaats vol rust, historie en spiritualiteit. Het klooster staat, net als Ananuri, op de UNESCO-Werelderfgoedlijst.
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Summer scenery at Val Di Funes, a storybook valley situated beneath the majestic peaks of Odle Group, part of the Dolomites mountains, in South Tyrol, northern Italy.
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Social Distancing along the back roads of Baker County Oregon
A beautiful Spring day exploring the back roads of Baker County Oregon . Some great wildlife and lots of wide open scenery.
Located at the intersection of three Oregon Scenic Byways Baker County is surrounded by spectacular scenery and wide open spaces. For more information about Baker County's back roads and scenic byways visit the Baker County Tourism website at www.travlebakercounty.com
Female trekker trekking in Caucasus mountains, from Mestia to Zhabeshi, in Svaneti region, northwestern Georgia.
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Aerial view of Holy Trinity Church, a Georgian Orthodox church sitting on top of Mount Sameba surrounded by the vastness of nature, 8 km from Batumi, the capital city of Adjara region of Georgia.
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Social Distancing along the back roads of Baker County Oregon
A beautiful Spring day exploring the back roads of Baker County Oregon . Some great wildlife and lots of wide open scenery.
Located at the intersection of three Oregon Scenic Byways Baker County is surrounded by spectacular scenery and wide open spaces. For more information about Baker County's back roads and scenic byways visit the Baker County Tourism website at www.travlebakercounty.com
View of the dramatic landscape, as seen on top of the Starigrad Fortress, at the town of Omiš, in Split-Dalmatia County, southern Croatia.
Omiš has one of the most dramatic locations of any town on the Dalmatian coast. Situated at the mouth of the Cetina River, at the end of a picturesque canyon, it’s backed by sheer walls of mottled grey rock topped with craggy peaks.
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Big Horn Sheep in Burnt River Canyon in Baker County
A beautiful New Year’s Day exploring the Burnt River Canyon and watching wildlife between Durkee and Unity in Baker County Oregon with lots of Bighorn Sheep out to help us ring in the new year.
The Burnt River Canyon near Durkee is always one of our favorite drives for taking in the majestic scenery of Eastern Oregon and watching wildlife along the way. Saw lots of wildlife this trip as colder temperatures have pushed lots of deer down into the canyon. We were excited to spot a few Bighorn Sheep in rut during this trip
For more information about Burnt River Canyon or other Baker County back roads and scenic byways visit the Baker County Tourism website at www.travlebakercounty.com
The green, lush forest on Veli Brijuni island during summer time, in Brijuni National Park, Istria County, Croatia.
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Modern Chinese city skyline by Swan lake and park, Hefei, Anhui province.
Almost nothing of what can be seen in this photograph (except for the smaller buildings in the distance) existed some 10 years: no modern buildings, no park, no lake, no beach, no bridge. Hefei is a landmark example of how China renovated and rapidly expanded its provincial centers in the early 21st century.
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View of the medieval town of Korčula, on the protected east coast of the island of Korčula, in southern Croatia.
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Aerial view of Sveti Stefan ("Saint Stephen"), a fortified island village and 5-star hotel resort on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway. On the island are 15th-century stone villas overlooking an impeccable pink-sand beach and tempting turquoise waters.
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Male hiker on the trail from Rifugio Puez (2,475m) To Rifugio Jimmy (2,220m), situated within the Puez-Odle Nature Park, in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in South Tyrol, northern Italy.
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A beautiful drive along the back roads to Keating Oregon
Enjoyed a beautiful drive to Keating Oregon to visit Copper Belt Winery in Baker County.
Another favorite from our Glacier trip a few days ago. I can't wait to go back when it's warmer out!
After passing through Wadi Tiwi and navigating a steep dirt road, we arrived at Wadi Mibam. To reach the stunning blue pool, we had to walk down hundreds of steps—a bit of a workout, but worth it for the view! While the rest of the family enjoyed swimming in the crystal-clear water surrounded by rugged cliffs and greenery, I stayed dry. My excuse? Someone had to take the pictures! These shots capture the fun and adventure of exploring this remote and peaceful wadi.
Dawn light over Mount Bromo (left and smoking), an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia. The cinder cone in the foreground is Mount Batok, another volcano.
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Taken in Porvoo, Finland. I was sitting at the Gabriel 1763 restaurant across the street. Porvoo is a nice little tourist town and a good day trip from Helsinki. In this part of Finland, signs have Finnish first, Swedish under it, and sometimes English as a third.. In the photo above, the street is know as Jokikatu in Finnish and Ågatan in Swedish.
The old part of town has quite a few nice restaurants and gift shops. Nearby is a pleasant walk along the river (or channel). There are many beautiful boats along the shore.