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Jagged rock at Haciveli beach (Hacıveli Plajı), situated by the Black Sea Coast, in Abana, Kastamonu Province, Black Sea Region of northeastern Turkey.
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Cetina river meets the Adriatic sea, 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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Truly off the much beaten path, this beautiful waterfall is in west Iceland. On the far end of Skorradalur Valley Hvitserkur is, in my opinion, one of the prettiest waterfalls I have visited for a long time. Note that to visit this one you need a 4x4.
View of the lower Tetnuldi Cable Car Station in Caucasus mountains, with stunning view of Mt. Ushba (4,710 m / 15,450 ft) in background, as seen during the trek from Zhabeshi to Adishi, in Svaneti region, northwestern Georgia.
Although it does not rank in the 10 highest peaks of the range, Ushba is known as the "Matterhorn of the Caucasus" for its picturesque, spire-shaped double summit. Due to its steep profile and unstable weather, Ushba is considered by many climbers as the most difficult ascent in the Caucasus.
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Aerial view of Hridsko Jezero (Hrid Lake), a glacial lake situated 1970m above sea level, between Veliki and Mali Hrid mountains, in Plav municipality, north eastern part of Prokletije National Park, near Montenegro and Kosovan borders.
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Early morning in the Danum Valley. A Tropical Rainforest conservation area on the Island of Borneo, Malaysia.
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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Truly off the much beaten path, this beautiful waterfall is in west Iceland. On the far end of Skorradalur Valley Hvitserkur is, in my opinion, one of the prettiest waterfalls I have visited for a long time. Note that to visit this one you need a 4x4.
Preiner Wand is one of the southern flanks of the Rax Plateau.
A view from the Karl-Ludwig Haus (1804m)
Rax-Schneeberg Group, Austria
18.09.2012
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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Kanas National Park, Altay prefecture, out in the mountains of northern Xinjiang very near the borders with Kazahkstan and Mongolia, China
A series of waterfalls by the lakes, in Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the mountainous karst area of central Croatia.
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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.
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
Aerial view of Gideros Bay, one of the most beautiful bays of Black Sea, 11 km west of the town of Cide, in Kastamonu province of Turkey.
Gideros is mentioned in the text by Homeros. When he tells about the war of Troy in his famous work Ilieda, he also touches on the kingdom of Paphlagonia. He mentions that this kingdom covers the cities of Parthenios (Bartin), Sesamos (Amasra), Kromna (Kurucasile), Kytoros (Gideros) and Aigialos (Cide).
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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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Aerial view of Positano, a cliffside village overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, on Amalfi Coast, in Salerno province, Campania region, southern Italy.
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Standing tall for over seven centuries, the Bayan Ancient Tree in Bali is a breathtaking symbol of nature’s resilience and grandeur. Located near the village of Gesing in Tabanan, this sacred tree is often mistaken for a eucalyptus due to its massive roots and smooth, towering trunk—but it’s actually a type of Ficus benghalensis, or banyan tree.
Revered by locals and surrounded by spiritual stories, this tree is not only a natural wonder but also a cultural icon. Capturing its full scale from this low angle truly reveals its awe-inspiring height and powerful presence.
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Lush foliage by the shore of Black Lake (Montenegrin: Crno jezero), situated at the foot of Međed Peak, 3 km from the town of Žabljak, in Durmitor National Park, northwestern Montenegro. The lake consists of two smaller lakes: Big Lake (Veliko jezero) and Little Lake (Malo jezero), connected by a narrow strait.
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Sunset over Ionion sea, with Palaiokastritsa Monastery sitting atop a remote hill, on the northwestern island of Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece.
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Aerial view of Amalfi, a cliffside village overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, included in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, on Amalfi coast, in Salerno province, Campania region, southern Italy.
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Dawn light over Gergeti Trinity Church, a Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church built in the 14th century, sitting on top of a steep mountain surrounded by the vastness of nature, in Stepantsminda, Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of Georgia.
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Our journey toward Anteni unfolds here in a wide panorama filled with autumn colors, yet the romance of the landscape does not conceal how rugged this region truly is. The slopes of the Šar Massif roll over one another in layered waves — rust brown, deep orange and golden yellow — interspersed with dark bands of conifer forest. The light softens the contours, but the reality beneath our feet is rocky, dusty and unpredictable. The road to Vešala (Вешала) is rough. No asphalt, no guardrails — only a narrow mountain track scattered with loose stones, deep ruts and clouds of dust trailing behind you. An ordinary car would hardly make it here. The only reliable way to reach the village is by a six-wheel ATV — locally simply called “kvad” — a vehicle built for this kind of terrain. Hidden between the rolling slopes, lie a few houses of the mountain village of Vešala. High in the mountains, near the border with Kosovo, it forms one of the most remote settlements in the Šar range. Historically, it was a shepherd’s village, where generations lived from livestock farming and drove their flocks higher into the mountains during summer. You can still feel that remoteness today. No passing traffic, no infrastructure — only silence, space and dust on the mountain road. The contrast between the small human presence and the overwhelming scale of nature gives the image its strength. The kvad on the road emphasizes that nothing here comes easily. Up here, there is no rush — but there is respect for the landscape. In the Šar Mountains, the mountain still determines how you travel.
A rugged mountain track in the Šar Mountains, leading toward Anteni near the remote village of Vešala (Вешала). Nothing but a six-wheel ATV on a dusty, stony road cutting through the vast autumn landscape. No houses, no traffic — just one machine built for terrain like this, high in the mountains near the border with Kosovo. Zoom in for more details.
Onze tocht richting Anteni ontvouwt zich hier in een breed panorama vol herfstkleuren, maar de romantiek van het landschap verhult niet hoe ruig dit gebied werkelijk is. De hellingen van het Šar-massief golven in lagen over elkaar heen — roestbruin, dieporanje en goudgeel — afgewisseld met donkere stroken naaldbos. Het licht verzacht de contouren, maar de werkelijkheid onder onze voeten is stenig, stoffig en onvoorspelbaar. De weg naar Vešala (Вешала) is beroerd. Geen asfalt, geen vangrails — slechts een smalle bergroute vol losse stenen, diepe kuilen en stofwolken die achter je blijven hangen. Een gewone auto redt het hier nauwelijks. De enige betrouwbare manier om het dorp te bereiken is per 6x6 ATV — lokaal simpelweg “kvad” genoemd — een voertuig dat gemaakt is voor dit terrein. Verscholen tussen de glooiende flanken, liggen een paar huizen van het bergdorpje Vešala. Hoog in de bergen, vlak bij de grens met Kosovo, vormt het één van de meest afgelegen nederzettingen van het Šar-gebergte. Historisch was het een herdersdorp, waar generaties leefden van veeteelt en ’s zomers met hun kuddes hoger de bergen introkken. Die afgelegenheid voel je nog steeds. Geen doorgaand verkeer, geen infrastructuur — alleen stilte, ruimte en stof op de bergweg. Het contrast tussen de kleine menselijke aanwezigheid en de overweldigende natuur maakt het beeld krachtig. De quad op de weg benadrukt dat hier niets vanzelfsprekend is. Hierboven is geen haast — maar er is wel respect voor het landschap. Want in het Šar-gebergte bepaalt de berg nog altijd hoe je reist.
Dusk light over Motovun, a medieval walled town perched on a 277m hill in the Mirna River valley, in Istria County, Croatia.
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Dawn light over Tumpak Sewu Waterfall and Semeru Volcano, in Lumajang regency, East Java, Indonesia.
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Clouds hanging over Monte Solaro, a mountain by the Tyrrhenian Sea, on the island of Capri, in Campania region, southern Italy.
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Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada - Arch off the beaten path in the Mojave Desert
We get board as heck if we don't find new things to photograph so I found a couple of new arches while exploring the park in last couple of visits. Here's one of them. The video with more of these wonderful arches is up on youtube now, I'm not allowed to link to it according to Flickr but my name will bring it up in a search. Thanks for looking.
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• You never see the same thing twice! Except Halley's comet if you're lucky.
• Always keep a master file before adding blur, glow, orton, type of techniques.
• Don't let your viewfinder or lcd limit how you see! We don't walk around in 2x3 vision.
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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Tandzatap is a tiny, picturesque village in Armenia’s Syunik Province, nestled high above the dramatic Vorotan River gorge - just a short distance from the famous Tatev Monastery.
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.
brings you even closer to nature, in the Don Valley, Toronto
expired 2004, cold stored FPP Retrochrome 320 aka 400, aka Kodak Ektachrome 2253
The statue of Maiden with the seagull, situated on Kvarner coast by Adriatic sea, in Opatija, a coastal town and seaside resort, in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, southern Croatia.
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Exterior view of the Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, built in 1783, in the port town of Milna, on the western side of Brač island, in Split-Dalmatia County, southern Croatia.
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Sunset over the Adriatic sea, as seen on the island of Mljet, in Dalmatia region of Croatia.
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Most visitors heading up Doi Suthep pass Wat Pha Lat without ever seeing it. The temple is hidden in the forest below Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, surrounded by trees, rocks and a small stream running through the grounds.
This older part of Wat Pha Lat caught my attention because of the way the building has aged. The white walls are stained by years of rain and humidity, while moss and plants have taken over parts of the surrounding ground. Five arched openings lead into the dark interior, where Buddha figures are barely visible in the shade. The red steps and stone naga figures stand out against the old, weathered facade.
I like places like this because they don't need much decoration. The forest, the old stonework and the water are already enough. Standing here with a camera, I was more interested in the details and the atmosphere than in trying to make the temple look perfect.
Wat Pha Lat is also part of the historic Monk's Trail leading towards Doi Suthep. Walking this forest route gives a very different impression of Chiang Mai from simply driving up the mountain.
For this photograph, I used 24mm to include the entire facade while keeping some of the surrounding forest in the frame. I chose f/10 to keep the temple and the foreground vegetation sharp. The shaded conditions allowed me to work at 1/20 sec, while ISO 800 gave me enough exposure without pushing the noise too far.
📍 Location: Wat Pha Lat, Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand
📷 Camera: Sony Alpha 7 IV
🔍 Lens: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
⚙️ Settings: 24mm | f/10 | 1/20 sec | ISO 800
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Western Tanager
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