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Aerial view of Zhabeshi, a pretty highland village nested in Caucasus mountains, as seen during the trek from Mestia to Ushguli, in Svaneti region, northwestern Georgia.
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This rusting vintage car, abandoned in the heart of Namibia’s desert, tells a silent story of a bygone era. Once a symbol of elegance and adventure, it now stands as a relic of time, weathered by the elements yet still full of character. The sun-scorched metal and faded paint contrast with the deep blue sky, creating a hauntingly beautiful scene of nostalgia and decay.
The Pendung Semurup waterfalls, approximately 15-20 meters in height, can be found on the eastern hills near the town of Semurup, and are reached after an easy, roughly one hour hike through relatively flat farmland and agroforest. Be prepared to get your feet wet wading through a few mountain streams on your way there! See more detailed descriptions here: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.599289883456558.1073741...
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Voted as one of the best beach in the world by Conde Nast - Playa Rincon. The vote is always subjective, and depends on personal preference. We would agree, it is beautiful and there are abosolutely no one on the beach.
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The Pendung Semurup waterfalls, approximately 15-20 meters in height, can be found on the eastern hills near the town of Semurup, and are reached after an easy, roughly one hour hike through relatively flat farmland and agroforest. Be prepared to get your feet wet wading through a few mountain streams on your way there! See more detailed descriptions here: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.599289883456558.1073741...
Or check out www.wildsumatra.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.
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 burst of bougainvillea flowers in the summer, in Lefkes, a picturesque village in the central part of Paros, part of the Cyclades group, in Greece.
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The arched hallway of the Holy Trinity Church (Church of Agia Triada), a Byzantine temple built in the 18th centuries, located in Lefkes, a picturesque village in the central part of Paros, part of the Cyclades group, in Greece.
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Big Horn Sheep in Burnt River Canyon in Baker County
A beautiful Fall day exploring the Burnt River Canyon and watching wildlife 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 in rut during this trip
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
Mt. Kunyit is an active volcano in the Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia. The trek to the crater takes about six hours, and passes through beautiful cloud forests and beside fumrole volcanic vents. In the middle of the crater lies a bubbling hotspring, and what locals call "Taman Dewa" or "The Garden of the Gods." It has a spiritual, mythical place in local folklore, and is the site where local hero Depati Parbo meditated to supposedly gain invulnerability to Dutch bullets during the war for Kerinci.
See more detailed descriptions of the pictures at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.592735630778650.1073741...
and read more about the Kerinci area at www.wildsumatra.com
Interior view of Palaiokastritsa Monastery, built in 18th century and dedicated to Panagia (Virgin Mary) of Paleokastritsa. The monastery sits atop a remote hill, on the northwestern island of Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece.
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The seaside town of Primošten, on the Dalmatian coast in Adriatic sea, in Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia.
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Lush green vegetation in the park garden on Isola Madre, the largest of the Borromean Islands of Lake Maggiore, in Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province, Piedmont region, northwestern Italy.
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Wild flowers blooming in Caucasus mountains during summer time, as seen during the trek from Zhabeshi to Adishi, in Svaneti region, northwestern Georgia.
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Mt. Kunyit is an active volcano in the Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia. The trek to the crater takes about six hours, and passes through beautiful cloud forests and beside fumrole volcanic vents. In the middle of the crater lies a bubbling hotspring, and what locals call "Taman Dewa" or "The Garden of the Gods." It has a spiritual, mythical place in local folklore, and is the site where local hero Depati Parbo meditated to supposedly gain invulnerability to Dutch bullets during the war for Kerinci.
See more detailed descriptions of the pictures at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.592735630778650.1073741...
and read more about the Kerinci area at www.wildsumatra.com
The town of Sutivan, on the island of Brač, in Split-Dalmatia County, southern Croatia.
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The Pendung Semurup waterfalls, approximately 15-20 meters in height, can be found on the eastern hills near the town of Semurup, and are reached after an easy, roughly one hour hike through relatively flat farmland and agroforest. Be prepared to get your feet wet wading through a few mountain streams on your way there! See more detailed descriptions here: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.599289883456558.1073741...
Or check out www.wildsumatra.com
California gets a change of season as well.. these vineyards take on a Golden hue on a recent saturday in November.
High angle view of Palaiokastritsa, a picturesque coastal area on the island of Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece.
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Traditional Cycladic houses with whitewashed walls and colorful doors and windows, in Mykonos town (Chora), on the island of Mykonos, part of the Cyclades island group, in Greece.
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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
Morning light over the white-washed buildings in the harbor town of Adamas (Adamantas), on Milos, a volcanic island in the Aegean Sea, part of the Cyclades group, in Greece.
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The group was hurrying straight towards the dock on the other end of this island where the next boat was waiting.
The green light shining through the bamboo was alluring, so I hurried off up the mountain, into the bamboo forest, away from the crowd. And discovered this old temple, which had apparently been closed down for a long time. The place had something to it. The voices of the tourist horde had long since disappeared into the distance, and the only sound was that of the wind rustling through the bamboo and sun-dried leaves slowly tumbling to the ground in this searing, humid environment.
A special place, well chosen by the monks - I´m glad that I undertook this excursion on an impulse.
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Mt. Kunyit is an active volcano in the Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia. The trek to the crater takes about six hours, and passes through beautiful cloud forests and beside fumrole volcanic vents. In the middle of the crater lies a bubbling hotspring, and what locals call "Taman Dewa" or "The Garden of the Gods." It has a spiritual, mythical place in local folklore, and is the site where local hero Depati Parbo meditated to supposedly gain invulnerability to Dutch bullets during the war for Kerinci.
See more detailed descriptions of the pictures at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.592735630778650.1073741...
and read more about the Kerinci area at www.wildsumatra.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
Nestled in the Dutch part of the Waddenzee, lies the enchanting island Rottumeroog. This serene place, part of the West Frisian Islands, beckons nature enthusiasts and globe trotters alike.
Rottumeroog is a haven for those seeking a pristine natural environment. With no permanent human inhabitants, the island boasts untouched landscapes and thriving wildlife. The unspoiled dunes, vast beaches, and salt marshes create a tableau of raw beauty.
It’s also a dream destination for birdwatchers. The island serves as a vital breeding ground for numerous bird species. Terns, plovers, and oystercatchers find sanctuary in this undisturbed habitat. During migratory seasons, the skies above the island come alive with a symphony of wings. However, please keep in mind that you can only reach Rottumeroog when the tide is low and consequently most birds are at their feeding grounds and not on the island.
Recognizing the ecological importance of Rottumeroog, strict regulations ensure that the number of visitors minimal. You can visit it only by invitation of Staatsbosbeheer. The island stands as a testament to the delicate balance between human impact and environmental stewardship.
On the island a bus stop sign is placed. For the factual history of it, please look it up online. On top of that, it’s my take that visitors obviously understand that the "bus" doesn't run on a fixed timetable; it operates on nature's clock. Like it's a signal for explorers to pause, take in the breathtaking scenery, and appreciate the simplicity of island life here. The absence of a conventional bus stop adds to the island's allure. It's a reminder that Rottumeroog is not your typical destination. Here, the journey isn't defined by bus routes but by the winding trails through dunes, the vast stretches of untouched beaches, and the rare encounters with wildlife. In this serene natural sanctuary, where time seems to slow down, the bus stop becomes a charming reminder that sometimes, the best journeys are the ones where the destination is simply the beauty of the journey itself.
Technical Stuff
This is a single-hand photo take with a Canon G5X from the Powershot series. I was traveling light due to the fact we walked to the island through the mudflat.
Post-production consisted of balancing the lighting conditions and underling the late afternoon sun coloring a little (just a notch!). Finally, I added the copyright signs (in Photoshop). The latter is, alas, there to stay due to the frequent copying of my photos. So, don't bother commenting on that.
The Pendung Semurup waterfalls, approximately 15-20 meters in height, can be found on the eastern hills near the town of Semurup, and are reached after an easy, roughly one hour hike through relatively flat farmland and agroforest. Be prepared to get your feet wet wading through a few mountain streams on your way there! See more detailed descriptions here: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.599289883456558.1073741...
Or check out www.wildsumatra.com
The Pendung Semurup waterfalls, approximately 15-20 meters in height, can be found on the eastern hills near the town of Semurup, and are reached after an easy, roughly one hour hike through relatively flat farmland and agroforest. Be prepared to get your feet wet wading through a few mountain streams on your way there! See more detailed descriptions here: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.599289883456558.1073741...
Or check out www.wildsumatra.com
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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Mt. Kunyit is an active volcano in the Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia. The trek to the crater takes about six hours, and passes through beautiful cloud forests and beside fumrole volcanic vents. In the middle of the crater lies a bubbling hotspring, and what locals call "Taman Dewa" or "The Garden of the Gods." It has a spiritual, mythical place in local folklore, and is the site where local hero Depati Parbo meditated to supposedly gain invulnerability to Dutch bullets during the war for Kerinci.
See more detailed descriptions of the pictures at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.592735630778650.1073741...
and read more about the Kerinci area at www.wildsumatra.com
Bougainvillea blooming in Mykonos town (Chora), on the island of Mykonos, part of the Cyclades island group, in Greece.
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Details of a large cruise ship at the port of Mykonos town (Chora), on the island of Mykonos, part of the Cyclades island group, in Greece.
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The Pendung Semurup waterfalls, approximately 15-20 meters in height, can be found on the eastern hills near the town of Semurup, and are reached after an easy, roughly one hour hike through relatively flat farmland and agroforest. Be prepared to get your feet wet wading through a few mountain streams on your way there! See more detailed descriptions here: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.599289883456558.1073741...
Or check out www.wildsumatra.com