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I've taken a lot of these types of shots....you know, TREES and MOSS. This one I like. Taken during a hike off of NF-3075 below the Mt. Baker ski area.
Female hiker trekking on top of Latpari Pass (2,834m / 9,297ft), enjoying the summer landscape in Caucasus mountains, during the trek from Iprali to Ushguli, in Svaneti Region of Georgia.
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Part of "res noscenda" / abseitiges Wien ~ Vienna off the Beaten Path / Boogies and Blues alongside tracks ~ nebst der Bahn / Postcards / Jahreszeiten - Sommer
DMC-G2 - P1630807 - 2013-06-29
#blue #blau #green #grün #maigrün
Summer view of Lake Como from Villa Monastero, located in Varenna, Lecco province, Lombardy region, northwestern Italy.
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A beautiful drive along the back roads to Keating Oregon
Enjoyed a beautiful drive to Keating Oregon to visit Copper Belt Winery in Baker County.
Sunset over Mykonos town (Chora), on the island of Mykonos, part of the Cyclades island group, in Greece.
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Sunrise over Segara Anak ("child of the sea"), a volcanic crater on the summit of Mount Rinjani, the second highest volcano in Indonesia, on the island of Lombok.
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The beautifully painted interior of Santuario di Sant'Antonio a Fulgenzio (Sanctuary of Saint Anthony in Fulgenzio), a Franciscan church built in the early 1900s and dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua, in the city of Lecce, Lecce province, Apulia region, southern Italy. The interior of the church is Apulian neo-Gothic style, very different from the Broque style of the main attractions in Lecce.
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Aerial view of the Holy Monastery of St. Rousanou, with enormous columns of rock in the background, near the town of Kalambaka, in Thessaly, northwestern Greece.
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Summer view of Afionas village on the island of Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece.
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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
The beautifully painted interior ceiling of Santuario di Sant'Antonio a Fulgenzio (Sanctuary of Saint Anthony in Fulgenzio), a Franciscan church built in the early 1900s and dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua, in the city of Lecce, Lecce province, Apulia region, southern Italy. The interior of the church is Apulian neo-Gothic style, very different from the Broque style of the main attractions in Lecce.
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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
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
Dawn light over the peaceful village of Zhabeshi, nested in Caucasus mountains, as seen during the trek from Mestia to Ushguli, in Svaneti region, northwestern Georgia.
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Social Distancing in Burnt River Canyon and the tiny town of Unity in Baker County
A beautiful Spring day exploring the Burnt River Canyon and the small town of Unity in Baker County Oregon . some great wildlife and lots of wide open scenery.
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
Female tourist standing in front of Coban Pelangi Waterfall (Rainbow waterfall), located 35 km to the east of Malang city, in Malang regency, East Java, Indonesia.
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Century Farms and Small Town Charm Along The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway in Baker County Oregon
Spent a beautiful early summer day exploring small towns and century farms along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway, one of three Oregon Scenic Byways that connect in Baker County. Baker County is home to more than two dozen Oregon Century Farms and Ranches and the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and back roads along the way, are a great way to explore this working landscape of the American West.
with spectacular views of the Wallowa Mountains, and rolling hills of the Pine Valley, and surrounded by local farms and ranches including a number of Oregon Century Farms, the byway is a popular destination for group tours and independent travelers alike, and offers visitors a chance to experience small town Americana in small towns like Halfway, Richland and Newbridge, as they explore the rugged and spectacular Northeast Oregon landscape along the way.
Hwy 86 between Baker City and the Hells Canyon Dam at the bottom of the canyon is open year round providing visitors access to the deepest river gorge in North America.
To download a map of the Hells Canyon Byway and more information about this beautiful scenic drive visit www.hellscanyonbyway.com
For more information about the Hells Canyon Scenic byways or other Baker County, scenic drives, events and attractions, visit the Baker County tourism website at www.basecampbaker.com
Head West of Surprise AZ, past the White Tank mountains, at sunset, to see the colors of the Desert.
The beautifully painted interior of Santuario di Sant'Antonio a Fulgenzio (Sanctuary of Saint Anthony in Fulgenzio), a Franciscan church built in the early 1900s and dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua, in the city of Lecce, Lecce province, Apulia region, southern Italy. The interior of the church is Apulian neo-Gothic style, very different from the Broque style of the main attractions in Lecce.
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While out with my sister to check out off-the-beaten-path locations she had scouted in the rural area of Niagara-on-the Lake, Ontario, we stopped at an imposing red barn. On speaking with the land-owner to obtain permission to shoot on his property, we learned the main portion of the barn (seen here) dates to 1888 (although the rear addition dates to 1919, when the then owner returned from the First World War (sort of apropos given we visited on November 11). The barn is in need of some restoration but the colour is simply stunning in its surroundings. Of course, the 'Red Rule' applied and here is the result. - JW
Date Taken: 2015-11-11
Tech Details:
Taken using a tripod-mounted Nikon D7100 fitted with a Nikor 18-105mm VR lense set to 52mm, ISO100, Auto WB, Aperture priority mode, f/14.0, 1/8 sec with an EV-0.33 exposure bias. PP in free Open Source RAWTherapee from Nikon RAW/NEF source file: resize to 9000x6000, adjust exposure to darken slightly overall, adjust colour balance to slightly warm the image, enable Graduated Neutral Density/GND filter tool and rotate it so the grass area along the bottom is darkened slightly to better match exposure of the upper part of the frame, increase overall contrast, boost black level, increase vibrance slightly, slightly increase overall saturation, enable micro-contrast, apply noise reduction, save. PP in free Open Source GIMP: modify tone curve to brighten upper 2/3 of the tone curve slightly while holding the remaining lower portion to the default level, boost overall saturation slightly, darken the grass area slightly, sharpen, save, scale to 6000x4000 (my preferred size for prepping an image for posting), add fine black and white frame, add bar and text on left, scale to 1800 wide for posting.
This vibrant photo captures the historic heart of Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, where 19th-century homes line a peaceful stretch of road under a soft winter sky. The scene is a charming mix of architectural styles: from Federal to Victorian and beyond. The colorful houses stand proudly, showcasing their unique character—faded yet inviting. In the center of the image, a red-roofed gazebo, complete with benches, adds a sense of community gathering and small-town hospitality. The American flag waves gently, a testament to the town’s rich history and enduring spirit. Harper’s Ferry has witnessed pivotal moments in American history, from John Brown’s 1859 raid to its role in the Civil War. Now, it stands as a preserved reminder of resilience and heritage, offering visitors a chance to step back in time while enjoying the present-day warmth of local shops, trails, and scenic overlooks. The leafless trees hint at the winter chill, yet their branches, reaching toward the sky, evoke a sense of optimism. This photo invites you to explore the layers of history, color, and community that make Harper’s Ferry a truly unique destination.
Morning sunlight over Ano Syros (“Upper Syros”), a picturesque medieval settlement established by the Venetians around 1200 AD, on the island of Syros, South Aegean, Greece.
Ano Syros was sometimes referred to as the “hill of Catholics,” as it used to be inhabited by mainly Catholics islanders, who trace their origins to Venetian merchants and Frankish crusader and settled there as a safer location during the Middle Ages, when the island was subject to frequent raids by pirates.
Perched on top of the hill is the majestic Saint George Cathedral (Agios Georgios), a Catholic church initially built in 1208, has been destroyed and rebuilt three times since then.
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Dawn light over Mount Bromo (left and smoking), an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia. The cinder cone in the foreground is Mount Batok. The one in center background is Mount Semeru, another active volcano.
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Dawn light over Mount Bromo (left and smoking), an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia. The cinder cone at the lower right corner is Mount Batok, another volcano.
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Step into the vibrant pulse of Tokyo with this street-level view of Shibuya’s hidden gem: the narrow alleyway connecting Center Gai to Dogenzaka. While just steps away from the iconic Shibuya Crossing, this pocket of the city offers a totally different vibe—less global landmark, more everyday Tokyo. Locals and in-the-know travelers flock here for its irresistible mix of modern architecture, layered signage, and dense urban energy.
In this photo, you’ll notice the soft curves of the QFRONT annex building on the right, now home to Darts UP and FamilyMart, with its rounded corner mimicking 1980s Japanese postmodernism. On the left, the reflective curtain wall façade of the BEAM shopping complex offers a more contemporary contrast—sleek glass lines echoing Tokyo’s vertical ambitions. Above it all, the angular blue-and-cream tower rising in the distance belongs to the Shibuya Stream Excel Hotel Tokyu, completed in 2018 as part of the ongoing Shibuya redevelopment project. This juxtaposition of new development and tightly packed low-rise storefronts speaks to Tokyo’s layering of history with hypermodernity.
A closer look reveals colorful izakaya signs, multi-floor restaurants, karaoke dens, and niche bars tucked into almost every vertical inch of available space. This is Tokyo urbanism at its finest: high-density, pedestrian-first, and endlessly photogenic. The rain-slicked street adds atmosphere, while the steady foot traffic tells a story of locals shopping, eating, and living their everyday lives beneath the buzz of neon and LED.
Whether you’re here for the architecture, the street photography, or the hidden gems between the signs, this image captures a quintessential Tokyo experience that most tourists miss.
Not that often that you see lenticular clouds on the Allegheny Front, but on this morning we were fortunate to see...
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The tower pictured in this post is ‘formally’ known as Tower #6. It was originally a bunker for the top-secret Operation Bumblebee on Topsail Island following WWII. In the 1950s, the area was developed and the tower became the pier house for the Ocean City Pier. The structures surrounding the tower and the pier itself were destroyed by Hurricane Fran in 1996.
I have a pretty extensive post on Forgotten NC about this Navy Operation with a bunch of photos- forgottennc.com/post/44731814493/operation-bumblebee-tops...
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The beautifully painted interior of Santuario di Sant'Antonio a Fulgenzio (Sanctuary of Saint Anthony in Fulgenzio), a Franciscan church built in the early 1900s and dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua, in the city of Lecce, Lecce province, Apulia region, southern Italy. The interior of the church is Apulian neo-Gothic style, very different from the Broque style of the main attractions in Lecce.
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Túra a Budai-hegyekben
2020.06.23
the "Kaán Károly" lookout tower
Hiking in the Buda Hills
23.06.2020
Hungary
Dwelling with a workshop and parking for a pleasure craft.
I don't ask for much. Internet access, a nice wide screen monitor, a computer that can keep up with the latest photo editing software, and a fridge to keep the beer cold. But to keep that fantastic wife I have around, top of my list....this place probably wouldn't cut it. I'll keep lookin'
Night view of the Church of the Resurrection of Christ, a Byzantine style Orthodox Church located on top of a hill, overlooking the Aegean Sea and the city of Ermoupolis unfolding beneath, on the island of Syros, South Aegean, Greece.
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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
Social Distancing in Burnt River Canyon and the tiny town of Unity in Baker County
A beautiful Spring day exploring the Burnt River Canyon and the small town of Unity in Baker County Oregon . some great wildlife and lots of wide open scenery.
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
Century Farms and Small Town Charm Along The Elkhorn Scenic Byway in Baker County Oregon
Spent a beautiful early summer day exploring small towns and century farms along the Elkhorn Scenic Byway in Baker County. Baker County is home to more than two dozen Oregon Century Farms and Ranches and the Elkhorn Scenic Byway and back roads along the way, are a great way to explore this working landscape of the American West.
Small towns along the way like Haines and Baker City offer visitors a glimpse at small town Americana at its best.
This scenic byway circles through the Elkhorn mountains of Northeast Oregon beginning and ending in Baker City and passing through small towns like Sumpter, Granite, and Haines. The drive is incredibly scenic with wide open panoramic views across the Baker valley, high alpine forests, and following pristine rivers and creeks along the way. In the winter Anthony Lakes is home to Oregon's highest base elevation ski resort. In the summer the pristine alpine lake is a fishing and camping destination. For more information about the Elkhorn Scenic Byway or other Baker County backroads and Scenic byways visit Baker County Tourism’s website www.basecampbaker.com
The painting on the interior ceiling of Ostuni Cathedral (Duomo di Ostuni), a 12th-century Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, in the old town of Ostuni, nicknamed "the White City of Salento", in Brindisi province, Apulia region, southern Italy.
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The interior ceiling of the 13th-century Church of San Francesco d’Assisi, in the old town of Ostuni, nicknamed "the White City of Salento", in Brindisi province, Apulia region, southern Italy.
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Found this doorway while on a walking tour with Sheikh Mohommed bin Rashid Center for Cultural Understanding in Dubai.
The area has been restored to earlier times, and for a small fee, you can take a 90 minute guided tour of "old Dubai". It was really a great experience.
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High angle view of Asos, a picturesque village on the west coast of the island of Kefalonia, Greece.
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Fallen building and spreading Narcissus and Daffodil flowers in Flora, Oregon, USA [No property release; editorial licensing only]
Statue of Virgin Mary behind a trullo house in the town of Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia region, southern Italy. A trullo (plural, trulli) is a traditional Apulian dry stone hut with a conical roof.
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A speed boat cruising alongside the Dalmatian coast, in the Adriatic sea, near the port town of Makarska, at the foot of the Biokovo mountain range, in Split-Dalmatia County, southern Croatia.
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