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Old Wooden Bridge Scenic Sunset Photo
An old and worn out wooden bridge spans the entrance to Clayoquot Arm of Kennedy Lake and leads into a silhouetted scenic background as sunset lights the horizon at the close of another day.
Leading off into the scenic...
Old Wooden Bridge Scenic Sunset Photo
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Alaska Cruise Ship Vacation Inside Passage
A beautiful day for cruising the Inside Passage with a bright blue sky and sea. A Norwegian Cruise Lines ship passes between Malcolm Island and Vancouver Island on it's way from Alaska to Seattle with its cargo of passengers on vacation.
A festive looking ship, the...
Alaska Cruise Ship Vacation Inside Passage
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Surreal Waterfall Scenic Picture Virgin Falls Vancouver Island
After a strenuous drive and a short hike on a trail through a forest on Vancouver Island which spills you out onto the driftwood strewn pebble banks of a river, views of a surreal and scenic waterfall - the Virgin Falls, appear before your eyes.
It appears like a surreal scene from Treasure Island, a beautiful...
Surreal Waterfall Scenic Picture Virgin Falls Vancouver Island
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Mushroom And Moss Growth Rainforest Maquinna Marine Provincial Park
Interesting mushrooms and moss growth on a tree in the rainforest in Maquinna Marine Provincial Park in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. This trail leads to Hot Springs Cove.
Mushrooms and moss grow well in the damp and dark area of this tree in the...
Mushroom And Moss Growth Rainforest Maquinna Marine Provincial Park
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Winter Storm Wave Action Pacific Ocean Coast
A winter storm whips along the coast of the Pacific Ocean and stirs up some stunning wave action off the West Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
A boiling, rolling Pacific Ocean lashes at the coast during a...
Winter Storm Wave Action Pacific Ocean Coast
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Rocky Pacific Ocean Coastline Sunset Picture
Subtle sunset hues light the evening sky and clouds as the sun sets over the mighty Pacific Ocean and lights the rocky coastline on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
A beautiful scene unfolds along the...
Rocky Pacific Ocean Coastline Sunset Picture
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Waterfall Pure Water Details Picture
Details of the Virgin Falls in the transition area of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on Vancouver Island - a perfect example of a waterfall that is composed of pure water that is clean and fresh.
Details of the beautiful Virgin Falls a...
Waterfall Pure Water Details Picture
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Mountain Lake Wilderness Sunset Scenery
This gorgeous mountain, lake and wilderness scenery is from Kennedy Lake at sunset, which is a transition area of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. The lake was named for Sir Arthur Kennedy.
A beautiful view of a mountain...
Mountain Lake Wilderness Sunset Scenery
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Full Moon Picture Coast Mountain Silhouette
The full moon rises majestically above the silhouette of the Coast Mountains of mainland British Columbia, and stands out bright and yellow against the darkened sky. This photo was taken from Fillongley Provincial Park Denman Island in British Columbia.
This full moon rising above the...
Full Moon Picture Coast Mountain Silhouette
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Rainforest Boardwalk Trail Enchanted Woods Picture
This boardwalk trail runs through the enchanted woods of the coastal rainforest of Pacific Rim National Park, which is located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. These two trees are western red cedar, for which Pacific Rim National Park is known.
The rainforest boardwalk...
Rainforest Boardwalk Trail Enchanted Woods Picture
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Sun Illuminating Beach Coastline Scenery Pacific Ocean
The tide of the Pacific Ocean hurries in as the sun shines brightly along the coastline with beautiful scenery of jagged rocks while illuminating the soft sandy beach and surface of the water.
A bright sun, slightly diffused...
Sun Illuminating Beach Coastline Scenery Pacific Ocean
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Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre Pacific Rim National Park
Receiving approximately 100,000 visitors per year, the Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre in the heart of the Pacific Rim National Park on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, BC has been undergoing a complete redesign of its exhibits.
Situated along Wickaninnish Beach in the popular...
Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre Pacific Rim National Park
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Beachfront Camping Tofino Vancouver Island British Columbia
There's nothing quite like pulling up to a camp site that's right on the beach. Beachfront camping is a unique experience and one found in a couple of campsites near the town of Tofino on the West Coast of the Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
From your temporary mobile home, wake up and step outside to the smell of fresh salt air and the...
Beachfront Camping Tofino Vancouver Island British Columbia
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Tide Pool Sea Life Tonquin Beach Tofino Vancouver Island
An easily accessible beach from the town of Tofino on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, Tonquin Beach which is a small sandy stretch of shoreline, features occasional rocky outcrops such as this with a tide pool full of sea life.
For some beach combing is a...
Tide Pool Sea Life Tonquin Beach Tofino Vancouver Island
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Cape Forchu Lighthouse Yarmouth Harbour Nova Scotia
The Cape Forchu Lighthouse, situated in Yarmouth Harbour in Cape Forchu, Nova Scotia has been on this spot since 1840. The first way to light this lighthouse was by a kerosene lamp, but in 1962 it was finally lit with electricity.
Cape Forchu Lighthouse has...
Cape Forchu Lighthouse Yarmouth Harbour Nova Scotia
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Big Tub Harbour Lighthouse Lake Huron Ontario
Big Tub Lighthouse is named so because it is located at the entrance to Big Tub Harbour in Lake Huron, Ontario. It was built in 1885 at Lighthouse Point near Tobermory. It used to be a very busy fishing and shipping port, but now welcomes mostly visitors.
Big Tub Lighthouse, built in 1885, is located at Lighthouse Point near Tobermory and marks the...
Big Tub Harbour Lighthouse Lake Huron Ontario
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Gillespies Beach Art Sunset West Coast New Zealand
A beautiful sand and pebble beach on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, Gillespies Beach is fringed by the rugged Tasman Sea and sand dunes - an art inspiring location no matter what the medium or time of day from sunrise to sunset.
As the waves of the Tasman Sea lash at the West Coast shores of...
Gillespies Beach Art Sunset West Coast New Zealand
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Pacific Ocean Seascape Lennard Island Lighthouse Picture
A boiling seascape of the Pacific Ocean as it lashes the shores of Cox Bay on the West Coast of Vancouver Island as Lennard Island Lighthouse stands high and dry on its rocky platform.
Although not quite hurricane force on this particular day, ocean swells and winds that sweep in off...
Pacific Ocean Seascape Lennard Island Lighthouse Picture
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Romantic Waterfall Picture Virgin Falls Vancouver Island
The pristine Virgin Falls, a waterfall situated on the West Coast of Vancouver Island is a great location to spend a while for a romantic picnic or just for nature viewing.
With the sun filtering through the tall trees surrounding Virgin Falls, a couple take a moment to...
Romantic Waterfall Picture Virgin Falls Vancouver Island
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Enchanted Rainforest Trail Pacific Rim National Park Vancouver Island
The Rainforest Trail in Pacific Rim National Park's Long Beach Unit is like walking through an enchanted, magical forest with tall trees, moss laden roots, and lush green foliage. Pacific Rim National Park is situated on the West Coast of Vancouver Island
A winding boardwalk squeezes between two large cedar trees along the...
Enchanted Rainforest Trail Pacific Rim National Park Vancouver Island
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Hot Springs Cove Maquinna Marine Provincial Park Vancouver Island
Set amongst sharp, jagged rocks the hot springs of Hot Springs Cove in the Maquinna Marine Provincial Park on the West Coast of Vancouver Island are a unique destination to visit - tours are available from the town of Tofino.
The hot springs of Hot Springs Cove in Maquinna Marine...
Hot Springs Cove Maquinna Marine Provincial Park Vancouver Island
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Ochre Sea Star Pacific Rim National Park Vancouver Island
Among the many activities available in Pacific Rim National Park on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in BC, combing the rocks at low tide for sea life is one of the most popular. It is common to see colourful ochre sea stars, and sea anemones.
Hard, stiff and spiny sea creatures when exposed during low tide, the...
Ochre Sea Star Pacific Rim National Park Vancouver Island
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Stormy Pacific Ocean Coastal Sunset Picture
An invigorating way to enjoy the sunset on a stormy evening is taking a walk along one of the many coastal shores near Tofino. During the winter months, the waves roll in off the Pacific Ocean and crash against the shores creating a grand spectacle.
The bright evening sun peeks through the clouds and glints off the shiny sand at low tide along the...
Stormy Pacific Ocean Coastal Sunset Picture
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Sunset Fillongley Provincial Park Denman Island British Columbia
The picturesque Fillongley Provincial Park situated on Denman Island (off Vancouver Island) is a relatively small park with uninterrupted views of the Strait of Georgia making its beach ideal for strolling at sunset.
Situated on the waterfront of Denman Island overlooking the Strait of Georgia in British Columbia,...
Sunset Fillongley Provincial Park Denman Island British Columbia
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Scenic Coastal Sunset Pacific Ocean West Coast Picture
In typical West Coast style, a beautiful sunset lights the shores of the Pacific Ocean on Vancouver Island. This scenic coastal spot is South Beach in the popular Pacific Rim National Park near Tofino.
Slivers of sun light gleam on the shiny sand along the West Coast of Vancouver Island at...
Scenic Coastal Sunset Pacific Ocean West Coast Picture
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Mount Rundle Winter Reflections 2nd Vermilion Lake Full Moon
A clear winter night with a full moon rising up over the Fairholme Range and Mount Rundle sheds reflections on the surface of a partially frozen 2nd Vermilion Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
2nd Vermilion Lake resembles a mill pond - its partially thawed surface so still and calm one...
Mount Rundle Winter Reflections 2nd Vermilion Lake Full Moon
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Beautiful Winter Ice Formations Johnston Canyon Banff National Park
Vibrant blue vertical ice formations create a beautiful contrast against the stone walls of Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park, and the plunge pool which still flows freely during mid winter.
Frozen to ice over time as...
Beautiful Winter Ice Formations Johnston Canyon Banff National Park
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Rocky Mountains Winter Scenery Banff National Park
It doesn't seem to matter where or when you visit the Rocky Mountains whether in the summer or winter, the scenery is stunning. Here, the Mistaya River which is fed from the slopes of Mt Sarbach in Banff National Park, is covered by snow and ice.
From British Columbia and Alberta, Canada in the north, south through several states in the USA,...
Rocky Mountains Winter Scenery Banff National Park
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Bridge Snow Ice Formations Winter Whistler Blackcomb Mountains
A lonely wooden bridge spans the snow and ice fringed Fitzsimmons Creek at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains in BC, Canada. Winter is a magical time of year with ice and snow blanketing the landscape.
During the winter months,...
Bridge Snow Ice Formations Winter Whistler Blackcomb Mountains
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Ice Wall Climbing Picks Upper Falls Johnston Canyon
Situated along the Bow Valley Parkway in Banff National Park, Johnston Canyon is a mecca for ice climbing enthusiasts as the Upper Falls form a wall of ice during the winter months. Be sure to pack the ice picks, crampons, climbing gear and hard hat.
Vivid blue ice clings to the...
Ice Wall Climbing Picks Upper Falls Johnston Canyon
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Sunset Snowcapped Mountains Hohe Tauren National Park Wildkogel Austria
The sunset over the snowcapped mountains of the Hohe Tauern National Park turns the sky and the snow shades of soft pink, as can be seen from this viewpoint of the ski field of Wildkogel in Salzburger Land, Austria. This park is a protected habitat.
A glorious sunset over the...
Sunset Snowcapped Mountains Hohe Tauren National Park Wildkogel Austria
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Winter Snow Mountain Scenery Picture
A well known and popular tourist destination in the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park offers visitors spectacular scenery and mountain vistas no matter what the season. During winter snow and ice cover the landscape making it a magical wonderland.
Morant's Curve, an S-bend along the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks back-dropped by Fairview...
Winter Snow Mountain Scenery Picture
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Parc De La Jacques Cartier River Fall Scenery Picture Quebec
The Riviere Jacques-Cartier, known as the Jacques-Cartier River in English flows through the Parc de la Jacques-Cartier in Quebec, Canada. This image was taken during fall with leaves starting to change color to carpet the scenery in reds and golds.
The Riviere Jacques-Cartier, Jacques-Cartier River, is a river that runs through the...
Parc De La Jacques Cartier River Fall Scenery Picture Quebec
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Fall River Picture Goldstream Provincial Park Vancouver Island
Crisp, lush green moss covers a fallen log on the banks of the river in the pristine Goldstream Provincial Park in Southern Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. During fall the green of the moss contrasts sharply with the colourful leaves.
Another hidden gem on Vancouver Island is beautiful Goldstream Provincial Park just north of...
Fall River Picture Goldstream Provincial Park Vancouver Island
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Fall Leaf Algonquin Provincial Park Ontario Canada
A leaf in the forest gives a sign that fall has come in Canada as this leaf can be seen in the forest along the road to Rock Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park, in Ontario Canada. When it gets cold and the weather changes the leaves fall from the trees.
Fall has definitely come to the...
Fall Leaf Algonquin Provincial Park Ontario Canada
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Beautiful Fall River And Mountain Scenery Picture
Deep in the heart of Parc de la Jacques-Cartier during fall, the hills and mountain slopes are carpeted in beautiful blazing scenery and colour alongside the Jacques-Cartier River in Quebec, Canada.
The beautiful Laurentian...
Beautiful Fall River And Mountain Scenery Picture
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Beautiful Waterfall Picture Virgin Falls West Coast Vancouver Island
The glorious Virgin Falls are a beautiful hidden gem near the town of Tofino on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in BC, Canada. The journey to this well hidden waterfall requires a sturdy vehicle and a sense of adventure.
A visit to the Virgin Falls requires a long and arduous journey from Tofino but it is well worth...
Beautiful Waterfall Picture Virgin Falls West Coast Vancouver Island
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Travel Destination Cordoba Andalusia Spain
The Puente Romano spanning the Rio Guadalquivir in the province of Cordoba in Andalusia, Spain, is lit up at dusk with the Mezquita (Cathedral-Mosque) lit strikingly in the background. Cordoba is a popular tourist destination in Andalusia, Spain.
The Puente Romano, which literally means Roman Bridge, spans the Rio Guadalquivir and is shown in...
Travel Destination Cordoba Andalusia Spain
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Ancient Bridge Architecture Dusk Picture
The ancient Ponte Vecchio - bridge, spans the Arno River at dusk in the city of Florence in the Tuscany, Italy as it has since 1345 with it's medieval style of architecture.
The Ponte Vecchio (bridge) was...
Ancient Bridge Architecture Dusk Picture
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International Bridge Sunset Sault Ste Marie Ontario
The steel arch and suspended deck of the Sault Ste Marie International Bridge are silhouetted against the gloriously illuminated sky during sunset over the city of Sault Ste Marie in Ontario, Canada.
At a total length of 4.5 kilometres (2.8 miles), the International...
International Bridge Sunset Sault Ste Marie Ontario
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Square III Novembre Riva Del Garda Lake Waterfront Italy
Dusk settles and the lights begin to shine in the Piazza III Novembre along the Lake Garda Waterfront in the resort town of Riva del Garda, in the Province of Trento, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of Italy.
Dusk settles along the Lake Garda...
Square III Novembre Riva Del Garda Lake Waterfront Italy
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Winter Snow Fall Night Scene Lake Louise Alberta
The sight of warm cozy lights shining brightly from the Post Hotel and surrounding buildings in Lake Louise, Alberta during a winter night of snow fall is an inviting scene and makes one think of a roaring open place and hot chocolate.
There's nothing quite like the scene of a cozy grouping of buildings with warm lighting...
Winter Snow Fall Night Scene Lake Louise Alberta
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Snow Covered Log Cabin Dusk Winter Scene
A real winter scene of a cabin covered with fresh snow lit up by decorative lights which give the cabin a sense of coziness and warmth despite the cold surroundings of winter.
A scene which epitomizes...
Snow Covered Log Cabin Dusk Winter Scene
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Surreal Coastal Sunset Picture West Coast Vancouver Island
A surreal picture of water swirling around rocks set deep along the sandy coastal shores of South Beach in the Pacific Rim National Park on the West Coast of Vancouver Island at sunset.
Hovering above a rocky islet along the...
Surreal Coastal Sunset Picture West Coast Vancouver Island
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Scenic Island Sunset Reflections Picture
A scenic destination on the West Coast of Vancouver Island is Tofino Inlet where, during sunset, the surrounding landscape is showcased in the reflections on the water's surface.
A glorious day comes to an end with a spectacular...
Scenic Island Sunset Reflections Picture
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Coastal Wave Action Curio Bay South Island New Zealand
Waters crashing against the Fossil Forest reef along the shore of Curio Bay on the South Island of New Zealand, create magnificently memorable coastal wave action scenery enjoyed by nature loving tourists.
You can practically feel the spray of the...
Coastal Wave Action Curio Bay South Island New Zealand
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Handcrafted Christmas Ornaments Snowmen Hexenagger Castle Markets Germany
Lined up in a row - a collection of cute handcrafted snowmen ornaments are the perfect addition to the Christmas scene at home. Their smiley faces with rosy cheeks and red noses can attract the attention of children at the Hexenagger Castle Markets.
A delightful line up of handcrafted ornaments are available at the...
Handcrafted Christmas Ornaments Snowmen Hexenagger Castle Markets Germany
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Night Lights Christmas Markets Hexenagger Castle Bavaria Germany
The night lights start turning on as day turns to night at the Christmas Markets at the Hexenagger Castle in Hexenagger, which is in the Bavaria State of Germany. Christmas Markets are a yearly tradition and are a big draw for tourists and locals alike.
The night lights are just starting to twinkle on the stalls and on the perimeter of the castle in...
Night Lights Christmas Markets Hexenagger Castle Bavaria Germany
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Christmas Tree Landratsamt Neustift Freising Bavaria Germany
A christmas tree is lit up and glistening in the snow that has fallen outside of the Landratsamt in Neustift, in the city of Freising, Bavaria, Germany. This is a picturesque shot of a quiet winter evening with undisturbed snow on the ground.
A glowing christmas...
Christmas Tree Landratsamt Neustift Freising Bavaria Germany
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Old Opera House Alte Oper Frankfurt Hessen Germany
The Old Opera House in Frankfurt, also known as the Alte Oper Frankfurt is lit up at dusk with its fountain in front in downtown Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany. This historical building is very central in the town and is well worth a visit.
The Old Opera House, or Alte Oper...
Old Opera House Alte Oper Frankfurt Hessen Germany
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Illuminated Christmas Tree Picture Winter Snow
A beautifully illuminated Christmas tree adorns the grounds of the Landratsamt in Neustift, Freising in Bavaria, Germany during a cold winter day after snowfall.
Illuminated with thousands of lights reflecting off a plethora of ornaments, tinsel, and...
Illuminated Christmas Tree Picture Winter Snow
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Christmas Tree Decorations Salzburg Christkindl Markets
Handmade Christmas tree decorations are popular items bought by natives and tourists alike in the Christkindl Markets along the shopping street of Getreidegasse in Old Town Salzburg, Austria.
Christmas Tree...
Christmas Tree Decorations Salzburg Christkindl Markets
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Elegant Decorated Christmas Lights And Tree Scene
A beautiful Christmas tree scene on a verandah bordered by elegant wreaths and delicatly draping lights. This delightful Christmas Scene was taken in 2006 at a house in Pukeuri in Otago on the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
This elegant decorated...
Elegant Decorated Christmas Lights And Tree Scene
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Decorative Lamp Post Rainfall Piazza Del Duomo Pisa Tuscany Italy
A street lamp illuminates the details of its own decorative post as well as the surrounding street scene during a heavy rainfall at the Piazza del Duomo in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy, Europe.
Not even the cold and rainy season can dampen the beauty of the...
Decorative Lamp Post Rainfall Piazza Del Duomo Pisa Tuscany Italy
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Beautiful Mosque Picture Mezquita Cordoba Andalusia Spain
A multitude of impressive, colorful arches highlight the beautiful Mezquita de Cordoba, an 8th Century mosque that is now used as a cathedral, located in Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain.
This picture illustrates one portion of a total 853 dazzling archways found within the beautiful...
Beautiful Mosque Picture Mezquita Cordoba Andalusia Spain
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Famous Architecture Alhambra City Of Granada Andalusia Spain
Finely detailed columns within the Chamber of the Lions at Alhambra Palace are among the most famous pieces of architecture in the city of Granada, Andalusia, Spain.
This photo featuring the 124 intricately detailed ornamental columns in the Chamber of the Lions...
Famous Architecture Alhambra City Of Granada Andalusia Spain
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Great Outdoors Kejimkujik National Park Nova Scotia Canada
A canoer leisurely paddles down the scenic Mersey River, one of the many serene waterways located in the great outdoors of Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Kejimkujik National Park...
Great Outdoors Kejimkujik National Park Nova Scotia Canada
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Manitoba Polar Bear Tundra Buggy Tours
A polar bear, only 11 months old, is so curious about the tundra buggy that is rolling over his habitat that he has come in investigate and puts his paws up on the wheels. This is in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area in Hudson Bay, Manitoba.
A polar bear comes to...
Manitoba Polar Bear Tundra Buggy Tours
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Polar Bear Worlds Largest Land Predator Threatened Species
Polar bears are the world's largest land predator and the first species officially threatened by global warming, making them the international symbol in the fight against this growing natural disaster.
The powerful polar bear...
Polar Bear Worlds Largest Land Predator Threatened Species
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Bottlenose Dolphin Tursiops Truncatus Valencia Spain
A Bottlenose Dolphin, known by its proper name of Tursiops truncatus, swims in the water at the L'Oceanographic in the La Ciutat de les Arts i les Cienies Complex, which is part of the City of the Arts in the City of Valencia in Spain.
Bottlenose Dolphins, known...
Bottlenose Dolphin Tursiops Truncatus Valencia Spain
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