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The David Gareja Monastery complex is remote and isolated in the rugged, semi-desert landscape of eastern Georgia, close to the border with Azerbaijan. The area is characterized by dry hills, barren plains and steep cliffs, far from any town or village. It is precisely this remoteness that contributes to the spiritual atmosphere of the place — an ideal refuge for monks seeking refuge from the world. The silence, the arid landscape and the ancient caves make David Gareja a place of deep peace, contemplation and mysticism. Founded in the 6th century by the Syrian monk David Garejeli, the monastery is partly carved into the sandstone cliffs of a rugged, semi-desert landscape. Inside the monastery there is a sloping rock face with carved cells, chapels and caves that served as living and praying rooms for monks. Some are decorated with ancient frescoes. In this photo we see Kanitha at the entrance to a simple, carved cell in the monastery complex. The small round opening in the sandstone rocks gives access to one of the many caves that were once used by monks as living or prayer rooms. This cave cell is typical of the early architectural style of the monastery, everything here is sober and purposeful — no unnecessary decoration, just rock, silence and devotion. The shapes are rough and natural, as if the space had formed itself out of the mountainside. In addition to its historical and architectural value, the monastery is still a lively religious place today. Georgian Orthodox monks still live in the complex. They lead a secluded and sober life, dedicated to prayer, study and maintenance of the monastery. During our visit to David Gareja we were the only visitors. In silence we walked through the empty monastery, past rough rock walls and ancient cells. Kanitha paused for a moment at a small cave cell — simple, carved out of the rock — and you immediately felt how monks once lived here in solitude. Everything breathed peace and devotion. The view over the silent, empty plain was breathtaking. A place where time seems to stand still — and you stand still for a moment too.

 

While exploring the remote David Gareja Monastery, we were the only visitors. In complete silence, we wandered through ancient rock-cut cells and chapels. Kanitha paused at the entrance of a simple cave cell — a powerful reminder of the monks’ quiet, devoted lives. Surrounded by vast, empty desert views, it felt like time stood still.

 

Het David Gareja-kloostercomplex ligt afgelegen en geïsoleerd in het ruige, halfwoestijnachtige landschap van Oost-Georgië, vlak bij de grens met Azerbeidzjan. Deze omgeving wordt gekenmerkt door droge heuvels, kale vlaktes en steile rotspartijen, ver weg van dorpen of steden. Juist die verlaten ligging draagt bij aan de spirituele sfeer van de plek — een ideaal toevluchtsoord voor monniken die zich willen terugtrekken uit de wereld. De stilte, het dorre landschap en de eeuwenoude grotten maken David Gareja tot een plek van diepe rust, contemplatie en mystiek. Het klooster werd in de 6e eeuw gesticht door de Syrische monnik David Garejeli en is deels uitgehouwen in de zandsteenrotsen van een ruig, halfwoestijnachtig landschap. In het klooster is er schuin oplopende rotswand met uitgehouwen cellen, kapellen en grotten die dienden als woon- en gebedsruimten voor monniken. Sommige zijn versierd met eeuwenoude fresco’s. Op deze foto zien we Kanitha bij de ingang van een eenvoudige, uitgehouwen cel in het kloostercomplex. De kleine ronde opening in de zandstenen rotsen geeft toegang tot één van de vele grotten die ooit door monniken werden gebruikt als woon- of gebedsruimte. Deze grotcel is typisch voor de vroege bouwstijl van het klooster, alles is hier sober en doelgericht — geen overbodige versiering, enkel rots, stilte en toewijding. De vormen zijn ruw en natuurlijk, alsof de ruimte zich als vanzelf uit de bergwand heeft gevormd. Naast zijn historische en architectonische waarde is het klooster ook vandaag de dag nog een levendige religieuze plek. Er wonen namelijk nog altijd Georgisch-Orthodoxe monniken in het complex. Ze leiden een teruggetrokken en sober leven, gewijd aan gebed, studie en onderhoud van het klooster. Tijdens ons bezoek aan David Gareja waren we de enige bezoekers. In alle stilte liepen we door het lege klooster, langs ruwe rotswanden en eeuwenoude cellen. Kanitha stond even stil bij een kleine grotcel — eenvoudig, uitgehouwen in de rots — en je voelde direct hoe monniken hier ooit in afzondering leefden. Alles ademde rust en toewijding. Het uitzicht over de stille, lege vlakte was adembenemend. Een plek waar tijd lijkt stil te staan — en je zelf ook even stilstaat.

  

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

   

Pastel-colored houses at Rovenska, the tiny harbor in Veli Lošinj, a scenic port town on Lošinj island, in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia.

 

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Dawn light over St. George Island, off the coast of Perast in Bay of Kotor, in Kotor municipality, Montenegro. It houses a Benedictine monastery shaded by cypresses and a large cemetery, earning it the local nickname ‘Island of the Dead’.

 

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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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Dawn light over the fortified walls of Kotor, a medieval 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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Nets have been just thrown, fishermen are heading back to the bay, until midnight when they'll set sail again to gather their daily catch

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

  

Ship cruising in Adriatic sea, near the town of Hvar, on the island of Hvar, part of Split-Dalmatia County, in southern Croatia.

 

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Georgian couple in traditional costume, getting married at Motsameta Monastery, located 6 km northeast of Kutaisi, in Imereti region, western Georgia.

 

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A spring day exploring the back roads and scenic byways in Baker County Oregon.

 

Spent the day enjoying the arrival of Spring in Baker County Oregon. Wildflowers are starting to bloom and birds are starting to arrive for spring migration. Spotted a few new arrivals including white crowns yellow headed, redwing, and brewer’s blackbirds, and found ourselves under the watchful eye of several 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

  

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Gergeti Trinity Church, located in Georgia, is situated on a mountain top near the village of Gergeti, near Stepantsminda Kazbegi in the Caucasus, at an altitude of about 2,170 meters. This area is popular with hikers and photographers for its breathtaking views and historical value. The Georgian Orthodox church was built in the 14th century and is a beautiful example of medieval Georgian architecture. The church is an important national symbol of Georgia and attracts many pilgrims and tourists every year. Behind Gergeti Trinity Church lies Kazbek (in Georgian: მყინვარწვერი, Mkinvartsveri), with an altitude of 5,054 meters one of the highest and most famous mountains in Georgia and the Greater Caucasus. Although the mountain is hidden in this photo, Kazbek is known for its impressive presence and mythological significance. Kazbek is an extinct stratovolcano. The name Mkinvartsveri means the icy peak in Georgian. The mountain is popular among mountaineers and adventurers. The standard route for climbing usually starts from Stepantsminda, with the Gergeti Trinity Church as the starting point. Kazbek is often covered in snow and ice, which adds to the spectacular and mysterious appearance of the region. On clear days, the summit offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Caucasus.

 

1. centre Gergeti Trinity church: a heavenly landmark in the Caucasus, 2. top left Hand in hand, descending from the majesty of mount Kazbek 5054m, 3. Kanitha's fairy steep ascent to Gergeti Trinity church, 4. Gergeti Trinity church – a majestic jewel in the Caucasus mountains, 5. Golden peak of Kazbek (5054m) at first light of dawn, 6. Pilgrim’s Cross beneath the majestic mount Kazbek 5054m, 7. Gergeti Trinity church – sacred Georgian haven beneath the Majesty of Kazbek (5054m), 8. Ancient spiritual tradition: a new Priest ordained at the Gergeti Church, 9. The Bishop and the sacred light: ordination by candlelight in Gergeti church, 10. The Bishop, engaged in sacred rituals in the small chapel of Gergeti Church, 11. Kanitha’s ascent to Gergeti Trinity Church – Following the meltwater path through the majestic Caucasus, 12. Gergeti Trinity church: a lone sanctuary in the majestic Caucasus, 13. Illuminated Gergeti Trinity church and Mount Kazbek (5054m) under the crescent moon.

 

De Gergeti Trinity Church, gelegen in Georgië, bevindt zich op een bergtop bij het dorp Gergeti, nabij Stepantsminda Kazbegi in de Kaukasus-regio, op ongeveer 2170 meter hoogte. Het eerste zonlicht van de ochtend op de voorgrond van de foto versterkt het mystieke karakter van de locatie, terwijl de besneeuwde bergtoppen en de donkere silhouetten van de kerk de dramatische sfeer van het landschap benadrukken. Dit gebied is geliefd bij wandelaars en fotografen vanwege het adembenemende uitzicht en de historische waarde. De indrukwekkende besneeuwde toppen van de Kazbek op de achtergrond worden verlicht door de gouden gloed van de opkomende zon. De Georgisch-orthodoxe kerk is gebouwd in de 14e eeuw en is een prachtig voorbeeld van middeleeuwse Georgische architectuur. De kerk is een belangrijk nationaal symbool van Georgië en trekt jaarlijks veel pelgrims en toeristen. Achter de Gergeti Trinity Church ligt de Kazbek (in het Georgisch: მყინვარწვერი, Mkinvartsveri), met een hoogte van 5.054 meter een van de hoogste en bekendste bergen in Georgië en de Grote Kaukasus. Hoewel de berg op deze foto verscholen is, staat Kazbek bekend om zijn indrukwekkende aanwezigheid en mythologische betekenis. Kazbek is een uitgedoofde stratovulkaan. De naam Mkinvartsveri betekent de IJzige Top in het Georgisch. De berg is populair onder bergbeklimmers en avonturiers. De standaardroute voor de beklimming begint meestal in Stepantsminda, waarbij de Gergeti Trinity Church als startpunt dient. Kazbek is vaak bedekt met sneeuw en ijs, wat bijdraagt aan de spectaculaire en mysterieuze uitstraling van de regio. Op heldere dagen biedt de top een prachtig panoramisch uitzicht over de Kaukasus. Deze foto toont de Gergeti Trinity Church, één van de meest iconische en spirituele plekken in Georgië, met de imposante Mount Kuro op de achtergrond. Mount Kuro, zichtbaar op de achtergrond, stijgt tot 3.980 meter en vormt een dramatische en ruige omlijsting van dit heilige bouwwerk. Aan de linkerkant van het klooster is een herdershond te zien, een trouwe metgezel van de kloosterpriesters. De besneeuwde pieken en steile rotsen onderstrepen de eenzaamheid en grootsheid van deze plek.

 

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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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Social Distancing in Burnt River Canyon in Baker County

 

A beautiful Spring day exploring the Burnt River Canyon between Durkee and Unity in Baker County Oregon . Lots of wildlife, and it's calving season so lots of baby cows too

 

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.

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

  

Abandoned church with defensive tower in Zhamushi, now being used as a pisty, as seen during the trek from Mestia to Zhabeshi, in Svaneti region, northwestern Georgia.

 

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Aerial view of the beautiful coastline of Jerolim island, part of Pakleni (Paklinski) islands, located off the southwest coast of the island of Hvar, opposite the entrance to the Hvar harbour, in southern Croatia.

 

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Aerial view of Rogoznica, a popular tourist village in a deep bay sheltered from wind, on the Dalmatian coast in the Adriatic sea, in Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia.

 

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A spring day exploring the back roads and scenic byways in Baker County Oregon.

 

Spent the day enjoying the arrival of Spring in Baker County Oregon. Wildflowers are starting to bloom and birds are starting to arrive for spring migration. Spotted a few new arrivals including white crowns yellow headed, redwing, and brewer’s blackbirds, and found ourselves under the watchful eye of several 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

  

Aerial view of the beautiful coastline of Jerolim island, part of Pakleni (Paklinski) islands, located off the southwest coast of the island of Hvar, opposite the entrance to the Hvar harbour, in southern Croatia.

 

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Aerial view of the old town of Labin, perched on a hilltop near the Kvarner coast, in Istria County, Croatia.

 

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Summer scenery in Prokletije (a.k.a. "Accursed") Mountains, part of the Dinaric Alps, in Prokletije National Park, located in southeast Montenegro along the Albanian and Kosovan borders.

 

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Aerial view of Volosko, a former fishing village and now a popular tourist resort, part of the city of Opatija, situated on Kvarner coast, in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, southern Croatia.

 

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Of a two mile hike in my quest to find a ghost town. I eventually found it or what was left of it...

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Aerial view of a series of waterfalls and terraced lakes in Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the mountainous karst area of central Croatia.

 

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Early morning in the Danum Valley. A Tropical Rainforest conservation area on the Island of Borneo, Malaysia.

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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Aerial view of St Euphemia’s Church, the largest baroque church in Istria, located in 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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Night view of Makarska, a port town by Adriatic coast, in Split-Dalmatia County, southern Croatia.

 

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Morning light over Pakleni (Paklinski) islands, located off the southwest coast of the island of Hvar, opposite the entrance to the Hvar harbour, in southern Croatia.

 

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Dusk light over the old town of Ostuni, nicknamed "the White City of Salento", in Brindisi province, Apulia region, southern Italy.

 

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The paddle wheel graveyard is hidden among the trees and underbrush on the west bank of the Yukon River, just north of Dawson City, Yukon Territories. With the discovery of gold in the region, paddle wheelers were once a primary means of transportation.

 

As roads improved, the need for river travel diminished. The completion of the road to Dawson City in 1953 marked the end of the stern wheeler’s working days.

 

The S.S. Keno was the last stern wheeler to travel the Yukon River when it made its journey to Dawson City on August 26, 1960, where it remains today.

 

photos of The Keno can be seen here:

 

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Other paddle wheelers were not so fortunate in their fate. Between 1903 and 1928, the Tyrrell, the Victorian, the Mary F. Graff, the Schwatka, the Seattle No.3, and the Julia B. were pushed up on the shores of the Yukon River and abandoned.

 

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Farkas-hegy

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2022.06.15

  

Farkas-hill

Budaőrs, Hungary

15.06.2022

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Gergeti Trinity Church, located in Georgia, is situated on a mountain top near the village of Gergeti, near Stepantsminda Kazbegi in the Caucasus, at an altitude of about 2,170 meters. This area is popular with hikers and photographers for its breathtaking views and historical value. The Georgian Orthodox church was built in the 14th century and is a beautiful example of medieval Georgian architecture. The church is an important national symbol of Georgia and attracts many pilgrims and tourists every year. Behind Gergeti Trinity Church lies Kazbek (in Georgian: მყინვარწვერი, Mkinvartsveri), with an altitude of 5,054 meters one of the highest and most famous mountains in Georgia and the Greater Caucasus. Although the mountain is hidden in this photo, Kazbek is known for its impressive presence and mythological significance. Kazbek is an extinct stratovolcano. The name Mkinvartsveri means the icy peak in Georgian. The mountain is popular among mountaineers and adventurers. The standard route for climbing usually starts from Stepantsminda, with the Gergeti Trinity Church as the starting point. Kazbek is often covered in snow and ice, which adds to the spectacular and mysterious appearance of the region. On clear days, the summit offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Caucasus.

 

This photo shows Kanitha enjoying the Sun at Gergeti – Time for a Mountain Picnic! Gergeti Trinity Church, one of the most iconic and spiritual sites in Georgia, with the imposing Mount Kuro in the background. The church, which is located at an altitude of approximately 2,170 meters, was built in the 14th century and served as both a religious and defensive center. The location of the monastery makes it particularly special: it stands on a secluded hill with panoramic views of the Caucasus and the nearby village of Stepantsminda. In times of war, the church was used as a shelter for valuable relics, including the famous Mtskheta Cross. Mount Kuro, visible in the background, rises to 3,980 meters and forms a dramatic and rugged frame for this sacred structure. The snow-capped peaks and steep cliffs underline the solitude and grandeur of this place. Today, Gergeti Trinity Church is a popular destination for pilgrims and travelers. The climb to the church can be done on foot, on horseback or by 4x4, and once at the top, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking views over the mountains and valleys of the Caucasus.

 

De Gergeti Trinity Church, gelegen in Georgië, bevindt zich op een bergtop bij het dorp Gergeti, nabij Stepantsminda Kazbegi in de Kaukasus-regio, op ongeveer 2170 meter hoogte. Het eerste zonlicht van de ochtend op de voorgrond van de foto versterkt het mystieke karakter van de locatie, terwijl de besneeuwde bergtoppen en de donkere silhouetten van de kerk de dramatische sfeer van het landschap benadrukken. Dit gebied is geliefd bij wandelaars en fotografen vanwege het adembenemende uitzicht en de historische waarde. De indrukwekkende besneeuwde toppen van de Kazbek op de achtergrond worden verlicht door de gouden gloed van de opkomende zon. De Georgisch-orthodoxe kerk is gebouwd in de 14e eeuw en is een prachtig voorbeeld van middeleeuwse Georgische architectuur. De kerk is een belangrijk nationaal symbool van Georgië en trekt jaarlijks veel pelgrims en toeristen. Achter de Gergeti Trinity Church ligt de Kazbek (in het Georgisch: მყინვარწვერი, Mkinvartsveri), met een hoogte van 5.054 meter een van de hoogste en bekendste bergen in Georgië en de Grote Kaukasus. Hoewel de berg op deze foto verscholen is, staat Kazbek bekend om zijn indrukwekkende aanwezigheid en mythologische betekenis. Kazbek is een uitgedoofde stratovulkaan. De naam Mkinvartsveri betekent de IJzige Top in het Georgisch. De berg is populair onder bergbeklimmers en avonturiers. De standaardroute voor de beklimming begint meestal in Stepantsminda, waarbij de Gergeti Trinity Church als startpunt dient. Kazbek is vaak bedekt met sneeuw en ijs, wat bijdraagt aan de spectaculaire en mysterieuze uitstraling van de regio. Op heldere dagen biedt de top een prachtig panoramisch uitzicht over de Kaukasus. Deze foto toont Kanitha die geniet van de zon bij Gergeti – tijd voor een bergpicknick! De Gergeti Trinity Church, één van de meest iconische en spirituele plekken in Georgië, met de imposante Mount Kuro op de achtergrond. Mount Kuro, zichtbaar op de achtergrond, stijgt tot 3.980 meter en vormt een dramatische en ruige omlijsting van dit heilige bouwwerk. De besneeuwde pieken en steile rotsen onderstrepen de eenzaamheid en grootsheid van deze plek.

Beautiful fresco on the interior ceiling of the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, a Serbian Orthodox Church in Podgorica, the capital city of Montenegro.

 

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Part of: "arbores - trees" / abseits ausgetretener Pfade / Simmeringer Haide / die Farbe Schnee ist nicht weiß

 

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Dawn light over Lake Maggiore ('Greater Lake'), at the lakeside town of Stresa, in Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province, Piedmont region, northwestern Italy.

 

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Female tourist trekking in Caucasus mountains, near Stepantsminda (literally "Saint Stephan"), commonly known as Kazbegi, a remote and peaceful town 10 km south of the border with Russia, in Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of Georgia.

 

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Two brave men against one furious wave, at Kelingking Beach, on Nusa Penida island, Klungkung Regency, Bali, Indonesia.

 

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Exterior view of Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace), a 17th-century baroque style building in the historical center of Genoa, the capital city of Liguria region, in northern Italy.

 

Sometimes known as Genoa’s Versaille, this sumptuous UNESCO World Heritage palace is now home to paintings, frescoes, sculptures and tapestries. It was built in the 17th century by wealthy merchants the Balbi family but bought by the the Royal House of Savoy in 1823 and turned into a royal residence.

 

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A spring day exploring the back roads and scenic byways in Baker County Oregon.

 

Spent the day enjoying the arrival of Spring in Baker County Oregon. Wildflowers are starting to bloom and birds are starting to arrive for spring migration. Spotted a few new arrivals including white crowns yellow headed, redwing, and brewer’s blackbirds, and found ourselves under the watchful eye of several 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

  

High angle view of the medieval town of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea, in southern Croatia.

 

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While driving along a remote road in the "gold country" of Northern California, I came upon this abandoned, rusty, overturned, old vehicle that has been peppered with bullets in its resting place.

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