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Pilis
Rezső kilátóhely
2013.01.05
Rám -mountain
Pilis mountains
"Rezső" lookout point
Hungary
05.01.2013
Aerial view of Kuneer hill, a scenic area in Wonosari Tea Plantation, located on the slopes of Mount Arjuna, in Malang regency, East Java, Indonesia.
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Although native to the new world, one often comes across passion fruit growing wild in Kerinci, due to people tossing their fruit rubbish into the bush.
Kerinci region, Sumatra, Indonesia
Stunning view of the diamond-shaped sea rock at Diamond Beach, surrouned by gigantic cliff, on Nusa Penida island, Klungkung Regency, Bali, Indonesia.
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Weird Florida, this was taken along A1A in Flagler County just south of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, just not sure what it is...??????
Interior view of the Holy Church of Agios Nikolaos of Kadena, a small Orthodox Church built around 1700 in honor of Saint Nicholas, the protector of sailors and fishermen, situated by the old port in Mykonos town (Chora), on the island of Mykonos, part of the Cyclades island group, in Greece.
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Aerial view of Gaios, the main port on Paxos, the smallest of the seven principal Ionian Islands in Greece.
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This breathtaking panorama captures the essence of Boston's dynamic skyline, showcasing a stunning blend of historic and contemporary architecture. From the iconic Prudential Tower and the soaring Hancock Place to the bustling Seaport District, the city's skyline is a testament to its rich history and vibrant present.
The image showcases the city's diverse architectural styles, from the brick facades of historic buildings to the sleek glass towers of modern skyscrapers. In the foreground, the bustling Seaport District, once a thriving industrial hub, has been transformed into a vibrant waterfront destination. The juxtaposition of old and new is a hallmark of Boston's character, and this image perfectly captures this unique blend.
As you gaze upon this captivating view, you can't help but feel a sense of awe and wonder. The city's skyline is a symbol of its resilience, innovation, and enduring spirit. Whether you're a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor, this image is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Female hiker descending from Latpari Pass (2,834m / 9,297ft), with snow covered peaks of Caucasus mountains in background, during the trek from Iprali to Ushguli, in Svaneti Region of Georgia.
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The old town of Ostuni, nicknamed "the White City of Salento", in Brindisi province, Apulia region, southern Italy.
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Dusk light over Sighnaghi, a picturesque town nested in Caucasus mountains, overlooking the vast Alazani Valley, in Kakheti region of Georgia.
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Havilah and Bodfish, Kern County, California. Old tin sign. Corlew's Silver City - manufactured ghost town. Old buildings from all over the Kern Valley have been hauled in and re-arranged in the form of an old western town.
Corlew's Silver City, Bodfish, Kern County, California. Corlew's Silver City is a not a real ghost town, but a manufactured one. In the sixties and seventies, Dave and Arvilla Mills found several old, historic buildings from all over the Kern Valley region, hauled them to Bodfish and rearranged them to re-create the old western town of Silver City.
While the town itself is not real, nearly all of the buildings are authentic. Brought in from all over the area, from Keyesville to Isabella, from Whiskey Flat to Kernvale - many old towns and mining camps that are just a faded memory, or lost under the waters of nearby Lake Isabella. The Corlew family purchased the attraction and re-opened it in 1992, and have spent many hours restoring the buildings to an authentic state. Some of the buildings include the Isabella Jail, church, hotel, post office, saloon, and more.
Corlew's Silver City is waaaay off the beaten path, tucked away in the southern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, roughly an hour northeast of Bakersfield, a few miles from Lake Isabella. It's a bit of a faded tourist stop, a little worse for wear from the ravages of time - but that's partly by design, because the buildings are meant to be preserved in a state of 'arrested decay'. A bit of tourist-trap kitsch with the creepy mannequin displays, but still worth the visit for old western buffs and history enthusiasts.
For more information on Corlew's Silver City, visit Their Official Website.
Or, visit the information page on www.ghosttowns.com/states/ca/silvercity.html.
Picture taken December 16, 2007. Photo #58 of 60 of my Havilah and Bodfish' photoset.
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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
A lone tourist standing by the colorful Kelimutu Crater Lakes, on the summit of Kelimutu volcano, in central Flores island, Indonesia.
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Exterior view of Biosfera (Biosphere), a bubble-shaped greenhouse building showcasing exotic birds, plants and butterflies, in Genoa, the capital city of Liguria region, in northern Italy.
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View of St. Nicholas Church, a Greek Orthodox church built in 1865, situated in downtown Batumi, the capital city of Adjara region of Georgia.
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View of St. Nicholas Church, a Greek Orthodox church built in 1865, situated in downtown Batumi, the capital city of Adjara region of Georgia.
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Bougainvillea blooming outside a traditional Cycladic house with whitewashed walls, in Mykonos town (Chora), on the island of Mykonos, part of the Cyclades island group, in Greece.
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The late fall of 2025 has been great for rainbows around northern California. I’ve said for ages that I should never leave the house without a camera, and about one day in ten I listen to myself. This was one of those days, and I’m glad I did, as I got two different shots of this rainbow, which lingered for a good long while as the mid-morning sun, still low in the sky on a mid-December morning, was shining through gaps in the clouds to the southeast. Rain was still falling at this spot, but I thought the nice pastoral setting was worth getting out of the truck and getting damp for.
A calm rural scene that will resonate with those drawn to open landscapes, soft weather light, and everyday moments made special. A natural fit for Northern California residents or anyone who appreciates quiet countryside after a passing storm.
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
Detail view of the large tile mural which depicts scenes of Georgian and Russian history, inside the Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument, a large round stone and concrete structure overlooking the Devil's Valley in the Caucasus mountains, located on 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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Stray cats resting in Mykonos town (Chora), on the island of Mykonos, part of the Cyclades island group, in Greece.
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Female trekker trekking in Caucasus mountains, from Mestia to Zhabeshi, in Svaneti region, northwestern Georgia.
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Havilah and Bodfish, Kern County, California. The old jail. Corlew's Silver City - manufactured ghost town. Old buildings from all over the Kern Valley have been hauled in and re-arranged in the form of an old western town.
Corlew's Silver City, Bodfish, Kern County, California. Corlew's Silver City is a not a real ghost town, but a manufactured one. In the sixties and seventies, Dave and Arvilla Mills found several old, historic buildings from all over the Kern Valley region, hauled them to Bodfish and rearranged them to re-create the old western town of Silver City.
While the town itself is not real, nearly all of the buildings are authentic. Brought in from all over the area, from Keyesville to Isabella, from Whiskey Flat to Kernvale - many old towns and mining camps that are just a faded memory, or lost under the waters of nearby Lake Isabella. The Corlew family purchased the attraction and re-opened it in 1992, and have spent many hours restoring the buildings to an authentic state. Some of the buildings include the Isabella Jail, church, hotel, post office, saloon, and more.
Corlew's Silver City is waaaay off the beaten path, tucked away in the southern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, roughly an hour northeast of Bakersfield, a few miles from Lake Isabella. It's a bit of a faded tourist stop, a little worse for wear from the ravages of time - but that's partly by design, because the buildings are meant to be preserved in a state of 'arrested decay'. A bit of tourist-trap kitsch with the creepy mannequin displays, but still worth the visit for old western buffs and history enthusiasts.
For more information on Corlew's Silver City, visit Their Official Website.
Or, visit the information page on www.ghosttowns.com/states/ca/silvercity.html.
Picture taken December 16, 2007. Photo #40 of 60 of my Havilah and Bodfish' photoset.
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Havilah and Bodfish, Kern County, California. The general store. Corlew's Silver City - manufactured ghost town. Old buildings from all over the Kern Valley have been hauled in and re-arranged in the form of an old western town.
Corlew's Silver City, Bodfish, Kern County, California. Corlew's Silver City is a not a real ghost town, but a manufactured one. In the sixties and seventies, Dave and Arvilla Mills found several old, historic buildings from all over the Kern Valley region, hauled them to Bodfish and rearranged them to re-create the old western town of Silver City.
While the town itself is not real, nearly all of the buildings are authentic. Brought in from all over the area, from Keyesville to Isabella, from Whiskey Flat to Kernvale - many old towns and mining camps that are just a faded memory, or lost under the waters of nearby Lake Isabella. The Corlew family purchased the attraction and re-opened it in 1992, and have spent many hours restoring the buildings to an authentic state. Some of the buildings include the Isabella Jail, church, hotel, post office, saloon, and more.
Corlew's Silver City is waaaay off the beaten path, tucked away in the southern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, roughly an hour northeast of Bakersfield, a few miles from Lake Isabella. It's a bit of a faded tourist stop, a little worse for wear from the ravages of time - but that's partly by design, because the buildings are meant to be preserved in a state of 'arrested decay'. A bit of tourist-trap kitsch with the creepy mannequin displays, but still worth the visit for old western buffs and history enthusiasts.
For more information on Corlew's Silver City, visit Their Official Website.
Or, visit the information page on www.ghosttowns.com/states/ca/silvercity.html.
Picture taken December 16, 2007. Photo #37 of 60 of my Havilah and Bodfish' photoset.
This photograph is free for use on the internet under the 'Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial' license. You are free to copy, distribute, transmit and/or adapt this photograph without seeking permission first, as long as you provide attribution to the photograph (preferably by linking to this web page, or including the phrase 'Copyright Matthew Lee High'), and as long as the the photo is not used for commercial purposes. For more information about Creative Commons licenses, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en.
The Creighton Lied Art Gallery presents the Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibit of four senior students Rachel Bennett, Heather Burk, Michael Mayer and Peter Walsh. Each student is required to present his or her most recent work and identify the themes. These four candidates offer a wide range of artistic forms:
Rachel Bennett presents Dichotomies – figurative paintings
Heather Burk presents Off The Beaten Path – graphic design
Michael Mayer presents The Process – photographic new media
Peter Walsh presents Self In Story – figurative sculpture in installation
For more information, see
Beautifully painted ceiling of the Church of St. Nicodemus of Mount Athos, in Naxos Town (Chora), on the west side of the island of Naxos, part of the Cyclades island group, in Greece.
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Tucked away in a quiet Tokyo neighborhood, Ensho-ji Temple exudes tranquility and timeless elegance. This historic Buddhist temple, with its exquisite architecture and serene atmosphere, offers visitors a glimpse into Japan's rich cultural heritage. The temple’s design combines traditional Japanese elements with intricate craftsmanship, making it a standout example of Edo-period aesthetics.
The grand entrance is marked by an ornately carved wooden gate crowned with a gently curved roofline, evoking a sense of reverence and grandeur. Its copper roof has weathered beautifully, showcasing a patina that speaks to decades of care and tradition. Surrounding the gate, manicured trees frame the façade, adding a touch of natural serenity to the meticulously constructed architecture.
Step closer, and you’ll notice delicate details like the lattice-style windows and wooden panels that seem to tell stories of centuries past. Lanterns hang near the entrance, their soft light adding an air of mysticism as day turns to dusk. Ensho-ji is not just a place of worship—it’s a living testament to the enduring artistry and spiritual depth of Japanese temple design.
Far from the bustling crowds of Tokyo’s tourist hubs, Ensho-ji offers a chance to slow down and reflect. Visitors often find themselves captivated by the peaceful ambiance, perfect for a moment of quiet meditation or simply soaking in the beauty of the surroundings. Whether you're a history enthusiast, architecture lover, or seeker of calm, Ensho-ji Temple promises an unforgettable experience steeped in tradition.
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
Morning light over the Holy Monastery of Varlaam, a 15th-century Eastern Orthodox monastery perched on top of a rocky precipice over 373 metres (1,224 ft) above the Pineios Valley floor, near the town of Kalambaka, in Thessaly, northwestern Greece. It is the second largest monastery in Meteora after the Great Meteoron monastery.
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The Creighton Lied Art Gallery presents the Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibit of four senior students Rachel Bennett, Heather Burk, Michael Mayer and Peter Walsh. Each student is required to present his or her most recent work and identify the themes. These four candidates offer a wide range of artistic forms:
Rachel Bennett presents Dichotomies – figurative paintings
Heather Burk presents Off The Beaten Path – graphic design
Michael Mayer presents The Process – photographic new media
Peter Walsh presents Self In Story – figurative sculpture in installation
For more information, see