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Rows of lotus flower pots on green grass preparing seedlings for a Chinese garden in the Baogong park of downtown Hefei.
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Popova Šapka lies high in the Šar Mountains above the city of Tetovo, a place where the mountains seem to set the rhythm of life. In summer and autumn, the ski village is surprisingly quiet. The slopes rest, but the landscape remains alive — with rolling hills, pine forests, and scattered chalets nestled along the mountainsides. In the photo, you see Hotel Konak, with its sunny terrace overlooking the valley. Here, you can enjoy local dishes while taking in the fresh mountain air and wide-open views. It’s a place where time naturally slows down. Below, winding paths trace their way through the landscape, while the village quietly waits for winter to return. At this time of year, Popova Šapka reveals a different side — no skis, no crowds, just space, silence, and warm autumn colors. A place where nature, simplicity, and hospitality come together, offering a peaceful escape from everyday life.
Popova Šapka, North Macedonia — A peaceful mountain village above Tetovo, where autumn colors, fresh air, and quiet landscapes define the view. In the photo, you see hotel Konak and several cable cars.
Popova Šapka ligt hoog in de Šar-bergen, boven de stad Tetovo, en voelt als een plek waar de bergen het tempo bepalen. In de zomer en herfst is het skidorp verrassend rustig. De pistes liggen stil, maar het landschap leeft — met glooiende hellingen, dennenbossen en verspreide chalets die zich tegen de bergflanken nestelen. Op de foto zie je Hotel Конак- Konak, met zijn zonnige terras dat uitkijkt over het dal. Hier kun je heerlijk lokale gerechten eten, terwijl je geniet van de frisse berglucht en het weidse uitzicht. Het is een plek waar de tijd vanzelf vertraagt. Terwijl beneden de paden zich door het landschap slingeren, ligt het dorp rustig te wachten op de winter die komen gaat. In deze periode toont Popova Šapka een andere kant: geen ski’s, geen drukte, maar ruimte, stilte en warme herfstkleuren. Een plek waar natuur, eenvoud en gastvrijheid samenkomen — perfect om even los te komen van de dagelijkse drukte.
On the way to Qeshm airport before flying back to Tehran, we stopped at the Stars Valley (Darr-e Setaregan) canyon and natural monument to catch the last rays of sun. It was the perfect way of saying goodbye to the lovely insular region of the Strait of Hormuz, my first ever visit to the Persian Gulf and hopefully not the last!
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Just by the look of it, we can tell another heavy downpour is on the way. One consolation is it pass very fast.
風雨來得快時去也快。去後不留一絲痕跡。
Beautiful Darr-e Setaregan - Stars Valley - canyon under the sunset light in Qeshm Island, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Iran.
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New year fireworks by Swan lake, Hefei, China.
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The province of Nan is located in the north of Thailand and borders Laos. It is one of the lesser known provinces of Thailand, but is known for its natural beauty. Rice planting is one important agricultural activity in Thailand and it is part of the country's culture and traditions. The rice planting process in Thailand starts with preparing the soil. The farmers plow the soil to loosen it and provide it with nutrients. Then the rice seeds are planted in separate beds. After the seeds have germinated, the young rice plants are planted on the rice fields. These rice fields are usually arranged in terraces to better manage the water and ensure even irrigation. Planting rice is usually done manually, where the farmers manually put the rice plant into the ground. After planting, the fields are usually immersed in water to protect the rice plants from weeds and pests. After about 4 to 6 months, the rice is fully grown and ready to be harvested. After harvesting, the rice grains are washed and dried before being stored or sold at the market. Rice is an important source of food in Thailand and is used in many dishes from curries to fried rice dishes.
We were warmly welcomed to the enchanting farm stay ฮ้างนาตาจันทร์ in Pua, nestled in the middle of vast rice fields. As we immersed ourselves in the soothing atmosphere of Doi Phu Kha National Park, our senses were pampered with the lush green splendor of nature. It was a true oasis of serenity, where we could settle down and completely relax. The mornings started with a gentle breeze that greeted us as we enjoyed a delicious breakfast with fresh local produce. In the afternoon we cooled down at the nearby Tat Luang waterfall, a majestic waterfall that let its cool water flow into beautiful pools. In the evening, the moonlight lit up the rice fields like an enchanting spectacle. We basked in the stillness of the night, surrounded by a symphony of crickets and the soothing sounds of nature.
De provincie Nan is gelegen in het noorden van Thailand en grenst aan Laos. Het is één van de minder bekende provincies van Thailand, maar staat bekend om zijn natuurlijke schoonheid. Rijstplanten is één belangrijke landbouwactiviteit in Thailand en het is een onderdeel van de cultuur en de tradities van het land. Het proces van rijstplanten in Thailand begint met het voorbereiden van de grond. De boeren ploegen de grond om deze los te maken en te voorzien van voedingsstoffen. Vervolgens worden de rijstzaden in aparte bedden geplant. Nadat de zaden zijn ontkiemd, worden de jonge rijstplantjes uitgeplant op de rijstvelden. Tijdens het planten van de rijst worden de deelnemers vermaakt met muziek en zang, en wordt er vaak eten en drinken gedeeld. Bij het samen rijst planten komen de lokale gemeenschappen bij elkaar om samen rijst te planten. Dit is niet alleen een manier om de rijstoogst te voltooien, maar ook een gelegenheid om de sociale banden binnen de gemeenschap te versterken. Na ongeveer 4 tot 6 maanden is de rijst volgroeid en klaar om geoogst te worden. We werden hartelijk verwelkomd in de betoverende boerderijaccommodatie ฮ้างนาตาจันทร์ in Pua, gelegen te midden van uitgestrekte rijstvelden. Terwijl we ons onderdompelden in de rustgevende sfeer van het Doi Phu Kha National Park, werden onze zintuigen verwend met de weelderige groene pracht van de natuur. Het was een ware oase van sereniteit, waar we konden neerstrijken en volledig ontspannen. De ochtenden begonnen met een zacht briesje dat ons begroette terwijl we genoten van een heerlijk ontbijt met verse streekproducten. In de namiddag vonden we verkoeling bij de nabijgelegen Tat Luang waterval, een majestueuze waterval die zijn koele water in fraaie poelen liet stromen. 's Avonds verlichtte het maanlicht de rijstvelden als een betoverend schouwspel. We koesterden ons in de stilte van de nacht, omringd door een symfonie van krekels en het rustgevende geluid van de natuur..
A spring day exploring the back roads and scenic byways in Baker County Oregon.
Spent the day enjoying the arrival of Spring in Baker County Oregon. Wildflowers are starting to bloom and birds are starting to arrive for spring migration. Spotted a few new arrivals including white crowns yellow headed, redwing, and brewer’s blackbirds, and found ourselves under the watchful eye of several Great Horned Owls.
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A beautiful winter day exploring the byways and back roads of Baker County
A beautiful winter day exploring Baker County Oregon with the season’s first snow on the Elkhorns and the Wallowas.
Surreal canyon of Darr-e Setaregan Stars Valley against the blue sky in Qeshm Island, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Iran.
Salzburg baroque cathedral by the 16th century Residenzplatz square behind a passing horse carriage in Austria.
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A spring day exploring the back roads and scenic byways in Baker County Oregon.
Spent the day enjoying the arrival of Spring in Baker County Oregon. Wildflowers are starting to bloom and birds are starting to arrive for spring migration. Spotted a few new arrivals including white crowns yellow headed, redwing, and brewer’s blackbirds, and found ourselves under the watchful eye of several Great Horned Owls.
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The desert is a fascinating location for photography. The word often brings images of drab featureless landscape, but that’s seldom true. The first Desert I officially visited in the United States was at the Joshua Tree National Park, which is home to the hotter Colorado desert to the east and a cooler but drier the Mojave Desert to the north. The Joshua Trees are endemic to the Mojave Desert ecosystem.
During my first visit, I had a sensory overload and had a terrible time getting good images. It's hard not to go for an apparent wide-pano shot that captures the vastness of the place. After quite a bit of repeated visits, I learned a secret, the photographic interest of the Desert is not the color of the golden hour but the texture of its elements. I also learned that the late evening or early morning light works better along with standard or short tele. A desert is one of the best places to break out your tele focal lengths.
Today's shot was taken at one of SoCal's signature desert landscapes, Fonts Point at the Anza Borrego Desert. We were hoping for sunset but had reached way earlier than anticipated. So, I spend some time playing around with focal lengths isolating some of the landmarks visible from our high vantage point.
Chinese night market lights of the ancient Jinli street of downtown Chengdu in Sichuan province.
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Silk road Muslim city skyline from bazaar rooftops, Yazd, Iran.
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Off the beaten path refers to something or somewhere that is out of the way or out of a central, popular or touristy area. [idiom defined by yourdictionary.com]
best exemplified in Frost's poem
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
along the wall in the hilltop town of PIENZA in Tuscany...
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Narrow old adobe alley and arches in desert silk road city - Yazd, Iran.
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Walking on psychedelic sandstone in Nevada. It was a rainbow of colors like nothing I had ever seen before. Felt a little like I was in a real life size board for the game Candyland that I play with my kids.
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A beautiful spring day exploring the back roads and landscapes of Baker County Oregon near the towns of Keating and Baker City.
Spent the day watching the seasons change in Eastern Oregon, with big dramatic skies. Lots of baby calves beginning to arrive on the nearby ranches, and while it’s a little early for spring migration still but spotted a few fun birds including lots of Red Tail Hawks and several nesting great horned owls.
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Beautiful geology of Darr-e Setaregan (Stars Valley) canyon under sunset light in Qeshm Island, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Iran.
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Spending a winter afternoon on the rooftops of ancient Yazd while waiting for the flight back to Tehran.
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Beautiful cloudscape above the new skyline of Hefei, capital of Anhui province, by the Swan lake and park. Just a decade ago Hefei was a center of agricultural trade, but it has transformed itself into a an advanced technological hub with some of the top universities and scientific institutes in the country, with national headquarters of quantum telecommunications, nuclear fusion, synchrotron, chemistry and biology innovation.
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A beautiful winter day exploring the byways and back roads of Baker County
A beautiful winter day exploring Baker County Oregon including Virtue Flats and the Keating Valley.
Took advantage of some unseasonably spring like weather on the valley floor to get out and enjoy the scenery including spectacular views of the snowcapped Wallowa and Elkhorn mountains
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Natural landscape of desert sand dunes eroded by human activity near Yazd in central Iran.
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Last sunset light above beautiful canyon natural shapes at Stars Valley in Qeshm Island, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Iran.
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Beautiful canyon of Darr-e Setaregan Stars Valley under sunset light in Qeshm Island, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Iran.
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O Trilho "Moinhos de Santa Isabel", em Rebordochão, Terras de Bouro, oferece paisagens de grande amplitude, onde se destacam os relevos rochosos e os tons dourados das urzes. Ao fundo, o horizonte desvenda a vastidão do Minho, com os seus vales férteis e serras ondulantes. Este percurso é uma imersão na tranquilidade natural e na história rural da região.
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
A beautiful spring day exploring the back roads and a little birding in Baker County Oregon near the towns of Keating and Baker City.
Spent the day watching the seasons change in Eastern Oregon, with big dramatic skies. While it’s a little early for spring migration, still spotted a few fun birds including lots of Red Tail Hawks and several nesting great horned owls and our first Downy Woodpecker of the season.
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A spring day exploring the back roads and scenic byways in Baker County Oregon.
Spent the day enjoying the arrival of Spring in Baker County Oregon. Wildflowers are starting to bloom and birds are starting to arrive for spring migration. Spotted a few new arrivals including white crowns yellow headed, redwing, and brewer’s blackbirds, and found ourselves under the watchful eye of several Great Horned Owls.
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Aerial view of Visovac Monastery, a 14th century Catholic monastery established by Augustinian monks, on the island of Visovac, in the middle of Visovac Lake, in Krka National Park, Croatia.
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Early morning photo from a visit to Two Jack Lake last month on a truly stellar morning.
Mother Nature smiled on us that morning....and we smiled back.
Chinese Buddhist temple dragon bell decoration detail by incense smoke, Hefei, China.
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Close to the village of Arsha in the Kazbegi region lies the Arsha Waterfall, about five kilometers from Stepantsminda Kazbegi. The hike to the waterfall is considered easy and typically takes three to four hours. The trail is unpaved but well-trodden, surrounded by lush meadows, and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The waterfall is one of the lesser-known natural attractions in the area, contributing to its untouched and serene atmosphere. A bit further along is the Toti Waterfall, accessible via a steep trail that passes above the Arsha Waterfall. This waterfall offers spectacular panoramic views and is an ideal spot for a picnic. Visitors can enjoy the tranquility, the breathtaking nature, and even take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear water. For adventure seekers, it's possible to continue the hike to the nearby Gergeti Glacier, making the journey a full-day excursion.
The image depicts a farmhouse in a mountainous landscape near the Arsha Waterfall, close to the town of Arsha in Georgia's Kazbegi region. This area is renowned for its rugged wilderness, towering mountains, and traditional villages.
Nabij het dorp Arsha in de Kazbek regio, ligt de Arsha-waterval, op ongeveer vijf kilometer van Stepantsminda Kazbegi. De wandeling naar de waterval wordt als eenvoudig beschouwd en duurt doorgaans drie tot vier uur. Het pad is ongebaand maar goed begaanbaar, omringd door weelderige weiden en biedt prachtige uitzichten op de omliggende bergen. De waterval is een van de minder bekende natuurlijke attracties in het gebied, wat bijdraagt aan de ongerepte en serene sfeer. Nog iets verder ligt de Toti-waterval, bereikbaar via een steil pad dat bovenlangs de Arsha-waterval loopt. Deze waterval biedt spectaculaire panoramische uitzichten en is een ideale plek voor een picknick. Bezoekers kunnen hier genieten van de rust, de natuur en zelfs een verfrissende duik nemen in het heldere water. Voor avonturiers is het mogelijk om verder te trekken naar de nabijgelegen Gergeti-gletsjer, wat de wandeling tot een dagvullende activiteit maakt.
Edge of beautiful canyon at Darr-e Setaregan Stars Valley in Qeshm island, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Iran.
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Chinese night market lights along the ancient Jinli market street of downtown Chengdu in Sichuan province, China.
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Panda bear munching on bamboo shoot, close up front face portrait, at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan province, China.
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Surreal unearthly mountain erosion of Darr-e Setaregan Valley of Stars in Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Iran.
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Chinese lion dragon statue by red temple wall - detail, Hefei, China.
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Last sunset light on beautiful canyon of Stars Valley in Qeshm Island, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Iran.
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We had the pleasure of photographing these Falcons on our Adventure Photo Tour in Iceland. Something absolutely not on the itinerary, but a nice surprice.
Panda bear close up portrait while picking bamboo shoots in the global panda headquarters, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China.
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