Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, statistically speaking, Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world. This recognition comes from combining the height and width together to create the largest single sheet of flowing water.

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Located beside the Unterer Hofgarten at the Hofgartenarkaden. In the basement level is the Hofbrunnwerk, a water powered pumping station supplying the fountains in the Hofgarten.

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Located in the Nymphenburg Palace Park.

This small building in early Rococo style was a gift from Elector Karl Albrecht to his wife Amalie, after whom the building is named. It was built from 1734 to 1739 and its main use was as a hunting lodge for pheasant hunting.

Here is a winter shot.

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I located a few cedar waxwings last week eating berries in downtown Toronto. Nice to see them as it has been some time since I was able to get a few images,

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends.

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Located this hawk eating its meal on a post, got some images and waited until it finished for the lift off. Decided not to post an image of it eating.

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Located within the awe-inspiring Lochaber Geopark in the Highlands, the deep valley and towering mountains of Glen Coe were carved out centuries ago by icy glaciers and volcanic explosions. Glen Coe is regarded as the home of Scottish mountaineering and is popular with hillwalkers and climbers.

Located on the edge of Vatnajökull glacier, Jökulsárlón lake provides spectacular views of the glacier.

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Located only 135 km from Venice, this resort extends along the left bank of Lake Santa Caterina at around 900 metres above sea level.

Surrounded by forests and some of the most beautiful mountain massifs in the Dolomites – it is the only urban centre from which the Tre Cime di Lavaredo are visible.

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Auronzo di Cadore, South Tyrol, Northern Dolomites, Italy

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Под сенью Доломитов

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Этот городок с населением в 3600 жителей на высоте 900 м с юга омывается озером Санта Катерина, а с севера окантован горной грядой Доломиты ди Сесто, самым известным массивом Доломитовых Альп.

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Ауронцо-ди-Кадоре, Южный Тироль, Северные Доломиты, Италия

Located within the awe-inspiring Lochaber Geopark in the Highlands, the deep valley and towering mountains of Glen Coe were carved out centuries ago by icy glaciers and volcanic explosions. Glen Coe is regarded as the home of Scottish mountaineering and is popular with hillwalkers and climbers.

Located in Nitmiluk National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia, Katherine Gorge is a series of 13 deep gorges carved through ancient sandstone by the Katherine River.

At this time of the year Katherine Gorge waters are ideal for swimming and canoeing. Although there are freshwater crocodiles in the river (they nest along the banks), they're harmless as their jaws are not big or strong enough to take a human. I only saw one crocodile on this day and nobody went swimming.

Cortona is located 600 meters high, on top of a hill and is

a city with a little more than 20,000 inhabitants.

Medieval town of Etruscan influence, still conserves parts of the city walls, which are date back to the 4th century BC. Cortona is surrounded by enormous staircases, one of the few plains is on Via Nazionale, the main street of the city.

Regardless of having been the setting for one of the most beautiful movies made in Italy ("Under the Tuscan sun") Cortona maintains its small and cozy status, full of charms and special nooks much appreciated by tourists.

Located just steps from the famous medieval castle in Blarney, County Cork, Blarney House dates back to 1874.

Lac de Vallon is located in Haute-Savoie (France), at 1,080 meters.

Nestled at the foot of the Roc d'Enfer, it is a magnificent mountain lake formed following a landslide in 1943. Under the waters of the lake, you can discover the ruins of sunken hamlets.

Le lac de Vallon se trouve en Haute-Savoie (France), à 1 080 mètres.

Niché au pied du Roc d'Enfer, il est un magnifique lac de montagne formé à la suite d'un glissement de terrain en 1943. Sous ses eaux du lac, vous pourrez découvrir les ruines de hameaux engloutis.

The palace, located on the Banks of the Danube, plays an important role in the country’s cultural life. The medieval part now houses the Budapest Historical Museum, the National Gallery, and the National Széchenyi Library. Originally constructed in the 13th century, it was destroyed by the Turks. Later the Baroque palace burned down. Its reconstructed buildings were damaged during the War of Independence (1848-49). Renovation followed again in the 19th century and it was completed in neo-Baroque style.

Located in downtown Jasper’s at the train station, Locomotive 6015 is one of 16 mountain-type engines built by the Canadian Locomotive Company of Kingston, Ontario in 1923 and used by Canadian National in fast freight and passenger service. It pulled the Canadian version of the Orient Express. This type of engine could move at 100 miles per hour, and It needed about 10,000 gallons of water and 17 tons of coal. The Locomotive 6015 stands today in downtown Jasper, Alberta Canada as the mark of a time long gone by but never forgotten.

Located in Big Bend National Park in West Texas. The park borders the Rio Grand River and Mexico.Big Bend is in the Chihuahuan Desert.

The Lone Cypress Tree, located along the scenic 17-Mile Drive in Monterey and Carmel, is one of the most iconic landmarks on the California coast. This solitary cypress has withstood the test of time, weathering countless storms and braving the salty sea air for over 250 years.

The tree is believed to have sprouted sometime in the early 1770s, making it one of the oldest living things in the area. Its unique location on a rocky outcropping, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, has made it a popular subject for photographs, paintings, and even logos for the Pebble Beach Company.

The Lone Cypress Tree has become a symbol of resilience and perseverance, standing strong despite the challenges of its harsh environment. It has even survived attempts to remove it from its precarious perch. In the 1940s, the tree was propped up with cables to prevent it from falling into the ocean, and in the 1980s, a replacement tree was planted nearby in case the original finally succumbed to the elements.

But despite its fame and popularity, the Lone Cypress Tree is still a living thing that requires care and attention. In recent years, the tree has faced a number of health challenges, including the effects of climate change and invasive pests. The Pebble Beach Company has taken steps to protect and preserve the tree, including limiting public access to the area around it and implementing conservation measures.

Located within the awe-inspiring Lochaber Geopark in the Highlands, the deep valley and towering mountains of Glen Coe were carved out centuries ago by icy glaciers and volcanic explosions. Glen Coe is regarded as the home of Scottish mountaineering and is popular with hillwalkers and climbers.

Steens Mountain, located in southeastern Oregon, is the largest fault block mountain in the Great Basin. Eons ago, enormous pressure under the earth’s crust pushed up one side of an existing fault line, creating the jagged east face of Steens Mountain, which towers nearly a mile above the Alvord Desert below. On the west side, Steens Mountain slopes down more gradually. Over time, the western side was carved by glaciers that created the Big Indian, Little Blitzen, Kiger, and Wildhorse gorges. (Taken from Northwest Horse Trails)

The mountain was once known as a sacred place by Native Americans who lived on its slopes. Later, the area became known as Steen’s Mountain, named after the Army Cavalry Major, who defeated and removed the Native American population from the mountain during the Snake Indian Wars. Today, in recognition that no man can own such a place, the name dropped the ownership apostrophe and became Steens Mountain.

This shot was taken from the loop road at approximately 9500 feet. All that brilliant yellow you are seeing are Aspens stands. We took the Steens Mountain Road from French Glen up to Steens summit trailhead where you can find Wildhorse Lake.

Located next to J. H. Morton Store and probably used for storage at some time. Armour fertilizer was incorporated in 1909.

The El Villar reservoir is located in the lower reaches of the Lozoya river, in the Sierra de Guadarrama (Community of Madrid). It is the oldest in operation in the entire region and in the entire Canal de Isabel II reservoir system, a network that supplies drinking water to the capital of Spain and a large part of the Community of Madrid.

It was completed and inaugurated in 1873 as the highest dam in Spain, although it has already been surpassed. Over the course of more than a century it has undergone various renovations and is still in service today.

In 1911 the El Villar canal, then called Canal Transversal, was put into service, through which water could be supplied to Madrid, taken directly from the reservoir. Various perimeter canals were built on its banks between 1916 and 1934 to improve the quality of the water that could be supplied from this reservoir (Wikipedia Source).

El embalse de El Villar está situado en el curso bajo del río Lozoya, en la Sierra de Guadarrama (Comunidad de Madrid). Es el más antiguo en funcionamiento de toda la región y de todo el sistema de embalses del Canal de Isabel II, red que suministra el agua potable a la capital de España y a buena parte de la Comunidad de Madrid.

Fue terminada e inaugurada en 1873 como la presa más alta de España, aunque ya ha sido superada. A lo largo de más de un siglo ha sido sometida a diversas reformas y actualmente sigue prestando servicio.

En 1911 se puso en servicio el canal de El Villar, entonces llamado canal Transversal, a través del que se podía suministrar agua a Madrid, tomada directamente del embalse. En sus márgenes se construyeron, entre los años 1916 y 1934, diversos canales perimetrales para mejorar la calidad del agua que desde este embalse se podía suministrar.( Fuente Wikipedia)

Newberry Volcano is a large active shield-shaped stratovolcano located about 20 miles (32 km) south of Bend, Oregon, United States, 35 miles (56 km) east of the major crest of the Cascade Range, within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Its highest point is Paulina Peak. The largest volcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc, Newberry has an area of 1,200 square miles (3,100 km2) when its lava flows are taken into account. From north to south, the volcano has a length of 75 miles (121 km), with a width of 27 miles (43 km) and a total volume of approximately 120 cubic miles (500 km3). It was named for the geologist and surgeon John Strong Newberry, who explored central Oregon for the Pacific Railroad Surveys in 1855. The surrounding area has been inhabited by Native American populations for more than 10,000 years.

Lake Seliger is located on the Valdai Hills at an altitude of 205 meters above sea level. The coastline is very intricately cut and, for the most part, covered with coniferous and mixed forest. The area of ​​260 square meters. km (Seliger area in the twenty of the largest lakes in Russia), the average depth of 5-6 meters, maximum 24 meters. There are many islands on the lake, mostly small, but there are two large ones, Hachin and Gorodomlya. Lake Seliger has a maximum size of 70 km from north to south and 40 km from east to west. By origin Seliger is a glacial lake formed 70-11 thousand years ago. Not far from here at the village. Volgoverhove. is the source of the Volga River. Seliger has many islands, the largest of them are Hachin and Gorodomlya.

Located in Paris Mountain State Park, South Carolina.

Located on Nubble Island just off Cape Neddick Point Maine

Located in Cherokee North Carolina, probably one of the prettier falls, that is not seen by many people....

Located at the entrance to the village of Fuissé (coming from Chaintré), the fountain du Romanin has been highlighted since 1722 by a pretty washhouse which will be rebuilt in 1848.

Sanctified, the source has an impressive flow especially in spring and even in great drought would not dry up. Its water comes from a Jurassic circus located behind the village of Fuissé.

According to local tradition, a Roman lord, named Fussiacus, would have settled nearby, giving at the same time his name to the village.

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Le charme paisible d'une source romaine

Située à l’entrée du village de Fuissé (en venant de Chaintré), la fontaine du Romanin est mise en valeur depuis 1722 par un joli lavoir qui sera reconstruit en 1848.

Sacralisée, la source a un débit impressionnant notamment au printemps et même par grande sècheresse ne se tarirait pas. Son eau provient d’un cirque jurassique situé derrière le village de Fuissé.

Selon la tradition locale, un seigneur romain, nommé Fussiacus, se serait établi à proximité, donnant par la même occasion son nom au village.

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Fuissé - South Burgundy - France / Fuissé - Bourgogne du Sud - France

Noudar Natural Park is located in a farm estate called Herdade da Coitadinha, between the rivers Ardila and Múrtega, in southern Alentejo (Portugal) .

The pastures surrounding the area, holm oak and olive groves, grazing cows and herds of black pigs are all common to neighbouring farms in this region. But here, a more abrupt and rocky relief has protected dense enclaves of holm oaks and forest where light penetrates with difficulty.

In Noudar, life presents itself in a state of wilderness and absolute purity.

Apart from its beauty, the place, being remote and exempt from any light pollution, is excellent for astrophotography (the best where I’ve ever been).

The Castle of Noudar dates from the early 14th century (finished in 1307), when it took an important role for border defense against the kingdom of Castile (now part of Spain).

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Castelo de Noudar, Parque de Natureza de Noudar, Alentejo, Portugal

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Located in Williamsburg, VA. Taken last year in Dec. Beautiful place to visit around Christmas.

Located 80 kilometres south west of Paris, Chartres Cathedral is considered as the most representative, complete and best preserved of all Gothic cathedrals of France. It is also the largest.

"The 167 stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral, built 1190-1220 CE, are the most complete group surviving anywhere from the Middle Ages. Several windows date to the mid-12th century CE while over 150 survive from the early 13th century CE."

Water Under the Bridge small stream under this stone bridge located in Greenville SC,part of a City Park.

Located nearby Las Vegas, lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the United States, measured by water capacity.

Located at the back of the trail. The water was dead still giving a mirror like reflection. Grand Teton National Park.

Located on the border of Bolivia and Peru, in the Andes, Titicaca is often called the "highest navigable lake" in the world. By volume of water and by surface area, it is the largest lake in South America.

Located in Victoria's Latrobe Valley

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Located in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, in the Scottish Highlands, the A939 (also known as Lecht Road and Old Military Road) is possibly one of the best roads in the UK. The road includes really steep sections (up to 20%). This mountain road is 59.6 miles (95.9 km) long.

Located near Hollywood and Vine, the architecture of this church caught my eye, especially the little cross against the deep blue sky...

Located on Nubble Island just off Cape Neddick Point Maine

Located in Bristol Mills a lovely place to explore, especially as the seasons change.

Theme:

34:52 - Stormy Weather

Sue, thank you for the tips on dictation, it works!

Located 20km north of Parkes in New South Wales, Australia. The Parkes Radio Telescope, often referred to as 'The Dish', was completed in 1961. The 64 m dish was one of several radio antennae used to receive live television images of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.

Located in Hakuba Vil., Nagano Pref., Japan .

Located three blocks west of the Illinois State Capitol Building is the Sargent Office Building, home of the Illinois Municipal League (IML). The building is named for A. L. "Lon" Sargent, who served as executive director of the IML from 1943 to 1968, and his son, Steven Sargent, IML executive director from 1968 to 1989.

This beaux-arts style office building was completed in 1912 and, until the early 1930s, was the clubhouse of the Sangamo Club, a private dining city club for business, government and community leaders. The Illinois Municipal League first established offices here in 1935, and has owned the building since the late 1980s.

The Sargent Building is a contributing building within the 2015 Extension of the Central Springfield Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Lone Cypress Tree, located along the scenic 17-Mile Drive in Monterey and Carmel, is one of the most iconic landmarks on the California coast. This solitary cypress has withstood the test of time, weathering countless storms and braving the salty sea air for over 250 years.

The tree is believed to have sprouted sometime in the early 1770s, making it one of the oldest living things in the area. Its unique location on a rocky outcropping, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, has made it a popular subject for photographs, paintings, and even logos for the Pebble Beach Company.

The Lone Cypress Tree has become a symbol of resilience and perseverance, standing strong despite the challenges of its harsh environment. It has even survived attempts to remove it from its precarious perch. In the 1940s, the tree was propped up with cables to prevent it from falling into the ocean, and in the 1980s, a replacement tree was planted nearby in case the original finally succumbed to the elements.

But despite its fame and popularity, the Lone Cypress Tree is still a living thing that requires care and attention. In recent years, the tree has faced a number of health challenges, including the effects of climate change and invasive pests. The Pebble Beach Company has taken steps to protect and preserve the tree, including limiting public access to the area around it and implementing conservation measures.

Visitors can still enjoy the breathtaking views of the Lone Cypress Tree from designated lookout points along the 17-Mile Drive. The scenic drive, which winds along the coast and through the Del Monte Forest, is a popular attraction for tourists and locals alike. In addition to the Lone Cypress Tree, the drive offers stunning views of rugged coastline, picturesque beaches, and luxurious mansions.The Lone Cypress Tree, located along the scenic 17-Mile Drive in Monterey and Carmel, is one of the most iconic landmarks on the California coast. This solitary cypress has withstood the test of time, weathering countless storms and braving the salty sea air for over 250 years

Located in the upper town.

Located in northern Middle Tennessee, Nashville is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in Tennessee. The city is located on the Cumberland River, and famous for music.

It was nice to linger along the street... listened to the music. I had conference at downtown, captured the downtown skyline 3 nights in a row, the two bridges are nice to walk in the night lights... :))

Located on the Mall in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland Christchurch was built in 1739 and renovated between 1800 and 1828. It is one of the town’s most important historical monuments.

Christchurch is one of the oldest buildings in Castlebar, County Mayo, as its first stones were laid in 1739. From 1800 to 1828, the house of worship underwent renovations. Inside, visitors can explore the history of the town from 1590 to 1914 through numerous commemorative plaques.

The church is located on the tree-lined Mall, which today serves as the town park.

Info from www.discoverireland.ie/mayo/christ-church-castlebar

Located on the Kauai's west side, Waimea canyon is nicknamed "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific"

Varanasi, India, located on the banks of the river Ganges is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities, and one of the holiest in Hinduism.

Pilgrims come to the Ganges to wash away sins in the sacred waters, to cremate their loved ones, or simply to die here, hoping for liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

Most visitors agree Varanasi is magical – but not for the faint-hearted. Intimate rituals of life and death take place in public, and the sights, sounds and smells of the maze-like old town – not to mention almost constant attention from touts – can be intense. Still, the so-called City of Light is one of the most colorful and fascinating places on earth.

Strolling the Ghats or watching sunrise from a boat on the Ganges are a highlight, and confronting the reality and ritual of death can be a powerful experience. (Lonely Planet)

(Canon PowerShot G1 Mark III, 1/50 @ f/4, ISO 100)

Located on the east edge of Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Elevation 2,464

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Saigon is located just to the north of Mekong Delta. But the Saigon river, by which Saigon is located, is not a branch nor a tributary of the Mekong river.

This photo was taken on the riverside not far from the People's Committee Building. Modern high-rise buildings were mushrooming on the both sides of the river.

The bridge over the Saigon river is Cầu Ba Son or the Ba Son bridge. It was just completed in 2022.

Vietnam embarked on Đổi Mới, an economic reform programme, in 1986 with the goal of "socialist-oriented market economy." It consisted of privatisation, promotion of foreign direct investment, normalisation of diplomatic relations etc., which resulted in a rapid economic growth that still continues today.

Vietnam is expected to be a next factory of the world replacing the current role of China. It is noted, however, that Vietnam is still a one-party dictatorship, and the government still maintains a grip on the state-owned corporations like China does. It is not certain if the current government regime would survive in the future as the economic development is conducive to democratic reforms.