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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
A little Caterpillar 10 farm tractor, in northern California. The private property owner graciously allowed me to roam freely, and out of respect the map location is only in the vicinity.
My favorite place to get the delicious Kerinci food of Dendeng Batokok, from the village of Siulak Deras, Kerinci, Sumatra, Indonesia.
Similar to the photo with the three boys and blue window in the background, this photo was taken during my experience in Vietnam and reflects the rediscovery of self identity. Without ever having exchanged words to one another, this little girl represents to me the innocence, beauty, and strength of the Vietnamese people… my people.
Female tourist looking at the white sand beach by the shore of Kelor island (Pulau Kelor), a tiny paradise in Komodo National Park, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
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Female tourist enjoying the unique lunar landscape at Sarakiniko Beach, on Milos, a volcanic island in the Aegean Sea, part of the Cyclades group, in Greece.
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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.
Aerial view of terraced rice fields on the high slope of Mount Sumbing, an active volcano in Magelang regency, Central Java province, Indonesia.
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Looking southeast from Gates Valley Road, near Blue Ridge. This mountain ridge creates a 'rain shadow': More rain falls on this side than the east-facing slopes. Wine grapes are grown in the valley behind me, yet the east side is too dry. The flat farmland seen in the distance supports many other food crops.
Slight detour off the highway since driving past at 70 and trying to take a picture just does not work well! Other one taken Jan 23 so you have to go back to see it as the drive-by!
Thought I'd keep taking a scenic route till I ran into a bridge out from high water!
The sun sets on the cattledrove from Salisbury to Shaftesbury while I look for Chiselbury Camp in the fading light. I'd overshot it here, but hadn't realised that at the time!
Overnight camp out in Chiselbury Camp, an Iron Age hill fort on the top of Fovant Down, famous for it's Great War camp badges carved in the chalk of its slopes. A 40+ mile ride from home in Southampton, up to Salisbury via Romsey and the National Cycle Network Route 24, then to Salisbury Racecourse where I picked up the old cattle drove that goes all the way to Shaftesbury.
Dusk falling meant I overshot my destination in the poor light! I rode another mile or two to Ansty before realising my mistake, and had to backtrack, so by the time I reached the old fort I had missed the sunset there and it was properly dark.
The sunrise made up for that though. Up at 5.30 and a short walk to the chalk cap badges while I brewed up some tea.
Back on the road shortly after, keen to get back before the midday heat.
I love finding those hidden little places off the beaten path. I found a new park recently just filled with outrageously gorgeous trees and places, its a different world entirely.
Not 100% sure on the ID, so if anyone out there can set me straight, I'd appreciate it!
After being disturbed, this agama's color changed into the dark brown seen above. The original coloration can be seen in this picture: www.flickr.com/photos/wildsumatra/8465569300/
Kerinci region, Sumatra, Indonesia
This is a goofy-looking little falls off the road that I found in Letchworth SP the other day.
That added shot was taken 6 years ago and has the same odd rock in the middle. A lot can happen to a waterfall in 6 years.
I'm not certain, but I think this is the same falls as THIS ONE. The picture was taken 6 years ago, but I'm seeing an odd rock in the middle of both falls.
Although located about 5 minutes from one of the most expensive places in Israel, Jisr AzZarqa is known as the poorest village in Israel (or at least somewhere at the bottom...).
Otherwise it's located on a beautiful piece of land on the Mediterranean.
In order to captchure the photos in this albums I decided to spend there a night - to manage to catch both, sunset and sunrise at the local tiny fishermen harbor.
I guess I might go back for some more...
Enjoy!
Family, Friends and Friends of Family enjoying a sunny day
Taken at the Blue Lagoon near Huntsville Texas
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
Exterior view of Tanah Lot Temple, an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the gods of the sea, in Tabanan Regency, south Bali, Indonesia. The temple is a complex of wooden structures with origins in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, built on a large coral rock separated from the nearby island of Bali.
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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.
Stunning sea rock as seen at Banah cliff viewpoint in Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, Bali, Indonesia.
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The world's largest tomato doubles as a tourist information booth. Leamington, Ontario, is home to Heinz Ketchup and plenty of tomato plants that sustain its operations.
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Overnight camp out in Chiselbury Camp, an Iron Age hill fort on the top of Fovant Down, famous for it's Great War camp badges carved in the chalk of its slopes. A 40+ mile ride from home in Southampton, up to Salisbury via Romsey and the National Cycle Network Route 24, then to Salisbury Racecourse where I picked up the old cattle drove that goes all the way to Shaftesbury.
Dusk falling meant I overshot my destination in the poor light! I rode another mile or two to Ansty before realising my mistake, and had to backtrack, so by the time I reached the old fort I had missed the sunset there and it was properly dark.
The sunrise made up for that though. Up at 5.30 and a short walk to the chalk cap badges while I brewed up some tea.
Back on the road shortly after, keen to get back before the midday heat.