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Aerial view of the medieval town of Korčula, on the protected east coast of the island of Korčula, in southern 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 and wildflowers along the way .
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
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
Aerial view of Lungomare, a popular promenade dotted with Habsburg-era villas along the Adriatic coastline, in Opatija, a coastal town and seaside resort, situated on Kvarner coast by Adriatic sea, in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, southern Croatia.
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Female hiker descending from Chkhunderi Pass (2655m) in Caucasus mountains, looking at the majestic Adishi glacier, during the trek from Adishi to Iprali, in Svaneti Region of Georgia.
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omchai's Love Garden," officially known as The Kingdom of Somchai's Affection, is a secluded sculpture park on Koh Mak, Thailand, created by local artist Khun Somchai. The garden features numerous concrete statues of nude women in provocative poses, reflecting Somchai's unique artistic vision.
Alex and Monica descending from Mt. Bobotov Kuk (2,523m), the highest peak in Durmitor mountain range, located in Durmitor National Park, northern Montenegro.
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The interior of the dome inside the 17th-century Chiesa del Purgatorio (Church of Purgatory), in the city of Matera, Matera province, Basilicata region, southern Italy.
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Aerial 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 the seaside town of Primošten, on the Dalmatian coast in Adriatic sea, in Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia.
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Aerial view of Motsameta Monastery, picturesquely located on the cliff above Ckalcitela river, 6 km northeast of Kutaisi, in Imereti region, western Georgia.
Its name, whose meaning is the "Place of the Martyrs", is related to two Georgian princes, David and Constantine, who organized a rebellion against the occupying Arabs in the 8th century.
When the rebellion failed, they were captured and then they were promised forgiveness in exchange for converting to Islam. None accepted the offer, they were later tortured and killed, and their bodies were thrown into the river. The water turned red and in memory of this event, the river was called Ckalcitela, which means red water. According to the story, the brothers' remains were captured by the lions and taken to the hill, where the Gelati monastery is located. Later, the Orthodox Church of Georgia recognized them as Saints, and in the 11th century, the king Bagrat IV of Georgia constructed the church there.
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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
High angle view of the seaside town of Primošten, on the Dalmatian coast in Adriatic sea, in Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia.
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Aerial view of Rabac, a resort town with numerous villas and apartment buildings on Kvarner bay, in Istria County, Croatia.
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View of Adishi glacier, a valley glacier located in the central part of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range, in Svaneti Region of Georgia.
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Aerial view of Dominican monastery, founded in 1475, in the town of Bol, on Brač island, Split-Dalmatia County, southern Croatia.
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Aerial view of Galešnjak (Island of Love), a natural heart-shaped island, situated in Adriatic Sea, in Zadar region of Croatia.
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This Old House ~ about one-hundred years old
Florida's NE coast ~ St. Augustine, Florida U.S.A.
(five more architecture photos in the comments)
In Denali NP, there are many types of wildlife to be spotted, but most consider it a goal to view the "top 5": moose, grizzly bear, wolf, dall sheep, & the caribou. In DNP, there are roughly 2,000 caribou which roam the park dining on lichens, sedges, shrubs & willows. There are 32 known herds of Alaskan caribou and over 1 million caribou in the state of Alaska.
This is a shot of one of the numerous fairly close sightings we had of the DNP caribou. It was just grazing in the open tundra not too far of the road.
Unlike other wildlife, both the males & females grow antlers.
For those who think this looks a bit like Rudolph, caribou and reindeer are actually the same animals - just that reindeer are domesticated.
Road outside Schleswig, IA, Sept. 12, 2015. My father-in-law, who loved to drive, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away this summer. My husband and I were about to begin another step in the finalization process when we spotted this view outside his hometown...the hidden road surrounded by corn fields, windmills, and clear blue sky was like a little sign from him: the road didn't end—we just can't see what's beyond the horizon.
View of Faraglioni, towering rock formations out of the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the island of Capri, in Campania region, southern Italy.
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We took backroads deep into the high mountain wilderness to arrive at a remote fishing lake. The fishing trip yielded numerous landscape photographs, several wildflower sighting of species I had not yet logged and an unforgettable encounter with a bear!
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 Dominican monastery, founded in 1475, in the town of Bol, on Brač island, Split-Dalmatia County, southern 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
High angle view of the beautiful coastline of Adriatic sea, as seen on top of the Starigrad Fortress, at the town of Omiš, in Split-Dalmatia County, southern Croatia.
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Aerial view of Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn Beach), one of the top beaches in Europe, located 2km west of the harbor town of Bol, on Brač island, Split-Dalmatia County, southern Croatia.
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Aerial view of the medieval town of Bale, with 14th and 15th century houses wind in a circle around the hill, in Istria County, Croatia.
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Alex and Monica, standing on the summit of Mt. Bobotov Kuk (2,523m), the highest peak in Durmitor mountain range, enjoying the stunning view of Veliko Skrcko Jezero (Big Skrcka Lake) and Skrka Valley, located in Durmitor National Park, northern Montenegro.
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Aerial view of the medieval town of Bale, with 14th and 15th century houses wind in a circle around the hill, in Istria County, Croatia.
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A fun weekend meeting the makers at Copper Belt Winery in Keating Oregon
Enjoyed a beautiful drive to Keating Oregon to visit Copper Belt Winery in Baker County. last weekend for an evening of wine tasting and a chance to meet a couple of incredible makers, Rick DeFerrari and Andrew Beckham; the craft makers of Oregon oak wine barrels and Amphora clay vessels, learning how these vessels are made and how they influence the aging process of wine. Rick DeFerrari is Master Cooper, brought to Baker City by the Oregon Folklife Network, demonstrated the craft of making wine barrels. Andrew Beckham is an Amphora Maker and Vintner from Beckham Estate Vineyard. Andrew demonstrated the art of Amphora making, the ancient art of making clay vessels to age wine.
Copper Belt Winery is the only Oregon winery in the Snake River AVA with three vineyards located in the AVA. For more information about Copper Belt Winery visit their website at www.copperbeltwinery.com For more information about Baker County Oregon visit the Baker County Tourism website at www.travelbakercounty.com
Aerial view of Beli, a 4000-year-old village perched on a 130m cliff overlooking the Adriatic sea, on the northern tip of the Cres island, in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia.
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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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View of the medieval town of Korčula, on the protected east coast of the island of Korčula, in southern Croatia.
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Bronze statue of fisherman with cat, in seaside town of Primošten, on the Dalmatian coast in the Adriatic sea, in Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia.
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A beautifully framed door with view, on Isola San Giulio (St. Julius Island), in Lake Orta, near the lakeshore village of Orta San Giulio, in Novara province, Piedmont region, northwestern Italy.
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Dawn light over Stepantsminda (literally "Saint Stephan"), commonly known as Kazbegi, a remote and peaceful town nested in Caucasus mountains, 10 km south of the border with Russia, in Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of Georgia.
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Abandoned concrete military structures stand covered in graffiti along the San Francisco coastline near the Golden Gate Bridge, reclaimed by coastal vegetation during the blue hour. These ruins are part of Battery Godfrey, one of many coastal defense installations built around San Francisco Bay to protect against potential naval attacks during the early 20th century.
The main structure features characteristic World War II-era concrete construction—thick walls designed to withstand bombardment, arched openings that once housed massive artillery guns, and multi-level platforms connected by exterior staircases. The reinforced concrete, now weathered by decades of salt air and Pacific storms, provides an ideal canvas for street artists and graffiti writers who've transformed these military relics into an evolving outdoor gallery.
Colorful graffiti covers every visible surface—tags, throw-ups, and pieces in blues, whites, reds, and other vibrant colors layered over previous work. The abandoned nature of these fortifications makes them magnets for urban explorers, photographers, and graffiti artists who appreciate both the historical significance and the creative freedom these spaces provide. Nature actively reclaims the structures, with native coastal shrubs and grasses growing across concrete surfaces and through cracks.
The dirt trail winding through overgrown vegetation leads visitors from parking areas or coastal trails to these hidden ruins. The twilight sky creates moody atmosphere—that deep blue hour light that photographers seek when shooting abandoned places. The coastal scrub typical of San Francisco's western edge—ice plant, coyote brush, and hardy grasses—thrives in this harsh environment shaped by wind, salt spray, and fog.
Battery Godfrey was part of the extensive harbor defense system protecting San Francisco Bay from the late 1800s through World War II. When long-range missiles made coastal artillery obsolete, these batteries were decommissioned and largely abandoned, becoming part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. They now serve as historical monuments, reminders of the military infrastructure that once dominated this coastline, and unintentional art spaces where urban creativity meets military history.
The bell tower of the parish church of Saint Jerome, built in 1566, in the harbor town of Pučišća, on Brač island, Split-Dalmatia County, southern Croatia.
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Sunset over Mykonos town (Chora), on the island of Mykonos, part of the Cyclades island group, in Greece.
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Aerial view of Opatija, a coastal town and seaside resort dotted with Habsburg-era villas, situated on Kvarner coast by Adriatic sea, in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, southern Croatia.
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Aerial view of Vrsar, a small seaside town situated on top of a hill, in Istria County, Croatia.
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Morning hike to Mt. Bobotov Kuk (2,523m), the highest peak in Durmitor mountain range, located in Durmitor National Park, northern Montenegro.
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Tourist paragliding in Devil's Valley in the Caucasus mountains, located by the Georgian Military Highway between the ski resort town of Gudauri and the Jvari pass, in Stepantsminda District, Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of Georgia.
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