Sightseeing Tours and Things To Do
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Junk style sightseeing boat Aqua Luna (張保仔, "Cheung Po Tsai") and in the background the cruise liner Star Pisces.
A "reactivated" archive shot.
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Rovinj, Istria, Croatia.
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A group of people enjoying a hot air balloon ride from a perspective below the basket. The image highlights the experience of aerial travel and the human element of adventure and sightseeing.
The primary subject is a hot air balloon basket filled with passengers. The people are casually dressed and appear to be tourists or adventurers, with several individuals waving or using their phones to take photos. The wicker basket, a traditional element of hot air balloons, is a prominent feature.
The photo is taken from a low angle, looking up at the balloon. This perspective emphasizes the scale and height of the balloon, making the passengers and basket appear to be suspended high in the sky. The balloon's dark fabric and the basket's texture stand out against the clear blue background.
The lighting is bright and natural in a clear day ideal for flying. The overall mood is one of excitement and joy, captured by the passengers' expressions and gestures. The image evokes a sense of freedom and the unique experience of viewing the world from above.
The image is sharp, with good focus on the basket and its occupants, while the sky provides a simple, uncluttered background that makes the subject stand out. The clarity of the image is consistent with modern photography techniques that allow for clear shots from a distance.
Taken from Luxor west bank.
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Street photography from Glasgow, Scotland.
Previously unpublished shot from May 2017. One from the "not my best but I'll keep it anyway" collection that I never thought I would post here to Flickr but, thanks to Covid, I find myself having to dig deep. Hope you enjoy!
Take some time off from the hustle and bustle of the city and visit Muela del Diablo, a distinct rock formation formed by an extinct volcano plug. Translated as the ‘Devil’s Molar’ in English, the formation was named due to its peculiar shape when viewed from certain vantage points. You can walk to the attraction in no more than half a day, regardless of your trekking experience. Enjoy the rewards of your efforts with awe-inspiring views of La Paz and the surrounding valleys. A visit to Muela del Diablo represents just the start of the adventure when you use our La Paz sightseeing website to plot your vacation.
Even the deer enjoy the view at Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park. It was probable watching the tourist down below. DSC_5040-HDR-1-CR
Bin Zaid
(known previously as Fanar or Qatar Islamic Culture Center and Spiral Mosque) is a cultural organization in Doha, the capital of Qatar. It is a prominent landmark in the city.
The center's most distinguished feature is its mosque, which has a unique minaret design inspired by the 9th-century Great Mosque of Samarra. It remains the tallest mosque in Qatar.
In the foreground is Souq Waqif, a market in the center of Doha. It sells traditional clothing, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. The market also houses restaurants and hookah bars. The market building, built in the mid-20th century, is designed in the traditional Qatari architectural style and was renovated in 2008.
Souq Waqif originally served as a place for trade between Bedouins and locals, primarily goods for livestock. However, the market fell into disrepair in the 1990s, and in 2003, much of it was destroyed by fire. This prompted a government restoration program to preserve the market’s architectural and historical identity. Buildings dating from the 1950s were demolished, and older structures were renovated.
Leica M-P & Elmarit-M 28mm
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Spectacular Observation Decks - Welt-Balloon & Heavenly Sightseeing
Hop on Board,ascend 150 metres above the Ground in a Captive Balloon and See the World and Berlin from another Perspective ...
" We never Know how High we are till we are called to Rise & see our statures touch the skies ... " Emily Dickinson
Doing a little sightseeing on our vacation to Crystal Cove.
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Die Königliche Oper (dänisch Operaen) auf der Insel Holmen von Kopenhagen ist die dänische Nationaloper und eine der modernsten Bühnen der Welt. Institutionell ist sie Teil des Königlichen Theaters.
Das Haus ist eine Schenkung von Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller und der «A.P. Møller und Chastine Mc-Kinney Møller Stiftung» an den dänischen Staat. Arnold Peter Møller war Mitbegründer der Firma Mærsk, dem heute größten Unternehmen Skandinaviens.
Das Gebäude wurde von Henning Larsen entworfen. Der Bau begann im Juni 2001 und wurde am 1. Oktober 2004 beendet. Das Opernhaus wurde am 15. Januar 2005 mit einem Sonderkonzert eröffnet. Ministerpräsident Anders Fogh Rasmussen und die dänische Königin Margrethe II. waren anwesend. Die erste Opernaufführung, Verdis Aida, fand am 26. Januar 2005 statt.
Im Jahr 2008 erhielt das Bauwerk sowie die verantwortlichen Architekten und Ingenieure den Outstanding Structure Award der IABSE (Wiki)