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The strange shapes of the white calcium formations (travertine pools) of Pamukkale once lured tourists to bath in the curative waters to the point where the pools and water supply were threatened. To preserve them, most of the hotels supporting tourism have been demolished and the pools have closed.
The pools and limestone formations of Pamukkale at sunset. The white calcium formations (travertine pools) of once lured tourists to bath in the curative waters to the point where the pools and water supply were threatened. To preserve them, most of the hotels supporting tourism have been demolished and pools have closed.
Baobab trees (Adansonia digitata).
The beautiful landscape near Antsiranana ( Diego Suarez ).
Plate of mussels.
The spice market at Istanbul's Grand Bazaar
Detail of lava from Piton de la Fourmaise eruption in December 2005.
Sand dune near Zarga mountain.
Lady walking through hallway in Musee Carnavalet.
Intricate detail from the famous roman city ruins of Baalbek.
Saint Jean Baptiste church with its twin bell towers, overlooks the old port of Bastia.
Camel ( mehari ) south of Zagora
Oil refinery in the plantation county - Louisiana
Rochester Falls.
Traditional blanket.
Lifeguard watching people sitting under a thatch umbrella at Suweimeh beach, the Dead Sea
Wash day in Burano - Venice, The Veneto
Detail of a tree.
Religious art: a golden statue of a female Hindu god in the Kathmandu Valley
The coast near Calvi in north-west Corsica.
Interior of Cite de la Musique.
Fruit
Mount Tsaranoro, in Andringitra region.
Traditional saada hats.
Three young girls in the ruined city.
Volcanic rock
Mailbox on a wall
See all the hottest new releases at the video shop in Ambalavao, Madagascar
Hassan Il mosque.
Woman viewing the fish and coral, Palais de la Porte Doree Aquarium Tropical.
A Betsileo man from Fianarantsoa. The dominant ethnic groups of Madagascar are the Merina and Betsileo, who are of Asian-Pacific origin.
Traditional costumes for sale in tourist shop.
Mosaics within the Basilica di San Marco date from the early 11th century right through to the 18th century include, Christ's Passion, the Kiss of Judas and the Crucifixion - Venice, The Veneto
The 15trh century Genoese Citadelle and town seen from the beach in Calvi, one of the most popular resorts on the west coast.
The Scala di Santa Regina mountain pass, once the only link to Calacuccia and other villages in the region, now has a dam and hydroelectric power station.
The Renaissance Palazzo Farnses on Piazza Navona, one of Rome's most elegant squares, was built by Antonio da Sangello in 1514, continued by Michaelangelo and completed by G. della Porta, the palace is famous for its frescoes and other art work by Annibale and Agostino Caracci
Couscous (semolina) in shop.
Camel train on Sahara Desert sands.
Detail of the traditional bush taxis in the Antsiranana region of Madagascar.
A rickshaw driver pulls his passenger through the streets of Antsiribe.
New university library, a symbol of the new Warsaw.
Local man in the Sahara desert.
Paintings and sofa on exhibit at Espace Dali museum.
House in the French Quarter - New Orleans, Louisiana
Swimming pool in hotel.
A bush taxi is bogged in the mud in the Antsiranana region.
Bas-relief facade and entrance to the Palais de la Porte Doree Aquarium Tropical.
Vezo pirogue ( dugout canoe ) in Itampolo are a popular means of getting round in Madagascar.
A worker sorts the leaves at the Sahambavy Tea Plantation near Fianarantsoa.
Overhead of man in local, traditional costume, walking in desert.
Bright red wildflowers
Oysters from the Brittany region.
A Chameleon doing its best to blend in
Man walking past a building - Essaouira
A sport catamaran with striped sail on a beach in Cap Coz.
Early morning on the platform at Fianarantsoa train station, with the train to Manakara.
Je me souviens, 'I remember Quebec' numberplate (the motto of Quebec).
Ringed-tailed Lemur ( Lemur catta or maki ) in Berenty Reserve, near Fort Dauphin ( Taolagnaro ).
Sand dunes of erg Ouarane near Chinguetti.
Inside Eureka creole house.
The timber industry of Quebec.
On the road through the Parc de la Mauricie (Mauricie National Park).
Rice crops on highlands at harvest time.
Barren and weathered mountains on the way to Kagbeni
Detail of paintings on a traditional banga.
The Baroque Fountain of Trevi.
Museum sign pointing the way to Musee de Montmartre.
Detail of an elaborate door - Essaouira
Young boy in doorway.
A woman with age-old sunscreen in Mahajanga.
A young wood carver from Ambositra.
A fisherman using a piece of wood to help propel his small sail-boat in the waters off Rodrigues Island.
People relaxing in Parc de Belleville, looking out over Paris rooftops.
Drink seller on Galata Bridge, Istanbul offers his service to taxi passengers
Vezo pirogue ( dugout canoe ) in Itampolo, south Madagascar
Nuts and legumes at a market
Colourful woolen fabrics, Mercado Artesanal.
Courtyard and corridors outside the Archives nationales, located in Hotel de Soubise.
A small waterfall flows through the 1670 hectare Foret d'Aitone ( Aitone Forest )
Sign advertising 'Mattei Cap Corse, an exquisite citrus liquor' a famous drink from Col de la Serra.
Boxes of biscuits typical to the Brittany region.
Crates of small fish, Naxos Island
Road marker between Agadir and Essaouira.
La Roche Ecrite (2277m), emerging from a sea of white cloud
Swimming pool at hotel, Blue Bay.
Rocking chair on the front porch - Louisiana
A fishing boat sets out in Grand Baie
Cascade du Voile de la Mariee
The tombs of the Mahafaly depict scenes from the life, the death and the funeral of the deceased and bear zebu skulls showing the number of cattle sacrificed upon that person's death.
People leaving the barge between Mamoudzou to Pamandzi.
Young soccer player with ball on street corner.
Portrait of woman in traditional dress.
A young girl with traditional henna face-painting from Nosy Be.
Entrance to Musee Bouilhet-Christofle.
The refurbished Hotel Tadoussac. Originally built in 1864, the hotel has been restored many times.
Local bus at the Port Mathurin bus station.
The monastery (Al-Deir), a first century BC Nabatean monument at Petra.
Bright red fresh espelette chillies.
Stained-glass window interior of Saint Denis Basilica.
Hotel-Dieu des Hospice de Beaune, a charity hospital founded in 1443, a Flemish-Burgundian Gothic-style structure - Beaune, Bourgogne
The facade of a colourful Tamil temple
Cactus flower.
Pool of hotel, Wolmar.
Sunset light over city.
Boatman between Sainte Marie and Nosy Nato.
The Agriate desert coast ( Desert des Agriates ) has some stunning beaches which, reportedly, have the finest sand in Europe.
Santa Maria Chapel is situated in the peaceful maquis-covered hills of Cap Corse.
Eglise Saint Jean Baptiste church, with its twin bell towers, overlooks the old port of Bastia, Corsica
Sign on GR 20 path to Ghisoni.
A pirogues driver (traditional long-tailed boat) steers a passage around Nosy Nato.
Smoking art on display at Musee du Fumeur.
Paintings on exhibition at Musee national Eugene Delacroix.
Sand dune patterns.
Young girls crush maize while an elder looks on in Madagascar.
The Grand Hall of the Canadian Museum of Civilisation in Hull. The hall was designed in cooperation with Native elders and artisans and has the largest collection of indoor totem poles in the world.
Local visitors to the Wakefield Country festival in the Outaouais area of Quebec.
Bunches of bananas (banane) at St Paul's market, Reunion Island
Rural landscape near Gavarnie.
Boy on quad bike.
Sign for a sex shop on Bourbon Street - New Orleans, Louisiana
Typical hats of the high lands for sale on a market in Ambositra.
Young man stands before the avenue of Adansonia grandidieri baobabs ( Avenue du Baobab ), near Morondava
Swimming pool of resort, Blue Bay.
A laid-back rickshaw driver waits for a fare in Ansirabe.
Sea turtles still occur throughout the Indian Ocean, albeit in dwindling numbers.
Detail of a painted ceiling in Musee Carnavalet.
Hans Christian Andersen sign - Odense, Funen
Detail of horse saddle.
Village in Alta Roca region.
A Betsileo man from Fianarantsoa. The dominant ethnic groups of Madagascar are the Merina and Betsileo, who are of Asian-Pacific origin.
Reunion's origin is volcanic - Piton de la Fournaise erupted in 1986, spewing lava into the sea and adding another few square metres to the island. In September 1992 it erupted again but this time the lava stream stopped well short of the coast.
A young boy from the Parc National D'Andringitra region of Madagascar.
Mother pig nursing her piglets in the Aldudes Valley.
An unsealed road in northern Madagascar.
The magical landscape of Isalo National Park ( Parc National de Isalo ) covers 81,540 hectares of colourful ranges, canyons and lush palm-lined streams.
Portrait of a young transitional Bedouin in uniform.
Mountain slopes in the Cirque de Mafate, shrouded in mist
Santa Maria Genoese tower is one of the remaining 60 fortified, 16th century towers in Corsica. 85 towers were stragically positioned around Corisca to sight impending raids and many can be found around Cap Corse.
Coastal village seen from Naxos City
Euphorbia, one of the only plants to survive in the Sahara.
A carvers workshop in Ambositra.
Old Alba cigarette poster on display at Musee du Fumeur.
Modern church interior, Eglise Notre Dame de l'Esperance.
Spiral staircase under which is a cafeteria, souvenir and bookshop at Musee d'Art Naif Max Fourny.
Young child with baby outside house in Zafimaniry village near Ambositra.
Hotel in Baie Coton.
One of the lesser known vegetables available at local markets is the pear-shaped chou chou (also known as choko and crystophene), which was introduced from Brazil.
Landscape in late afternoon light.
Four-wheel drive vehicle on muddy road, east coast.
The Antaimoro tribe in Madagascar using only renewable flowers and plants handcrafts Antaimoro paper. The paper is made from the fibre of the Avoha bush.
During the period before Ash Wednesday many towns stage carnivals and enjoy their last opportunity to indulge, visually as well, before Lent - Venice, The Veneto
Sand Dune in the desert, south of Zagora - Tinfou
Street light on a building - Beaune, Bourgogne
Sunset on the Corne d'Or, Istanbul
Detail of religous scene on the stained-glass window in the Cathedral of St-Corentin.
Strawberry plantation in Cameron Highlands.
Oranges in bowl.
Fishing boat on east coast beach.
Man walking in desert.
Church and St. Francis Convent.
Water fountain at Topkapi Sarayi (Topkapi Palace), Istanbul. Rumour has it that the sound of the water casacading from the founting prevented people from eavesdropping on the Sultan
Remains of the colonial era on Independence Avenue, Tamatava ( Toamasina ).
Offerings at a Buddhist Temple in the Cameron Highlands.
Man walking in desert.
The Antaimoro tribe in Madagascar using only renewable flowers and plants handcrafts Antaimoro paper. The paper is made from the fibre of the Avoha bush.
The Canadian Maple Tree. In 1996 the maple tree was officially recognised as a national emblem.
An aerial view of farmland on the west coast
Several baobab trees (Adansonia grandidieri), a national symbol.
Piana's famous rocky inlet, E Calanche, formed by wind and sea erosion, create a dramatic setting.
Aerial view of sailing boats docked by a wooden jetty.
Koala.
Crowded summer beach.
Coloured earths.
Stationary car on road near Lybian border.
Painted tile at Topkapi Sarayi (Topkapi Palace), Istanbul
Landscape near Mount Nebo - Madaba
An elderly face of Indonesia
'Crepes', a traditional meal in the Brittany region.
Polizia on horseback in the Campo di Fiori in Rome
Emu.
Snow covered path in the Alps during winter.
Fishing boat on lagoon, Pointe d'Esny.
Bavella massif.
The barren landscape of the Isola region.
Sculptures on exhibit inside the Musee-atelier Zadkine.
Portrait of a gentleman from Beijing.
Trinkets for sale in the Grand Bazaar.
Boats on beach, Blue Bay.
A young herder of zebus in the Andringitra region. There almost as many zebus (Brahman cattle) as there are people in Madagascar.
Road National 7, near Isalo National Park.
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Detail of a decorated fan, Musee de l'Eventail.
On "Baobab Alley" , an avenue of Adansonia grandidieri baobabs, near Morondava, west Madagascar
Fishing boats in the harbour of Douamenez.
Tiled patio of Hotel Andalous, former pasha palace.
Man imitating Carlos Gardel, Plaza Dorrego.
Entrance to Musee de Montmartre.
Desert castles: the most intact of the desert castles is characterised by its barrel vaults, domes and frescoes, testifying to the influences of earlier Roman architecture of the region - Qusayr' Amra, 'Amman
The Renaissance Palazzo Farnses on Piazza Navona, one of Rome's most elegant squares, was built by Antonio da Sangello in 1514 and finished by Michaelangelo, the private rooms house magnificent statues, frescoes and paintings, the palace is now the French Embassy
Footsteps on sand dune.
A worker pickes tea at the Sahambavy tea plantation near Fianarantsoa.
Fan detail, Musee de l'Eventail.
The spiny Didiereaceae ( fantsilotra ) belongs to the cacti family and its leaves are enjoyed by some species of lemur.
Skulls, shot in the catacombs of Paris - Paris, Ile-de-France
The charming village of Speloncato ( Spiluncatu ) in the Balagne region is perched high on a mountainside at an altitude of 500 m.
A small waterfall flows through the 1670 hectare Foret d'Aitone ( Aitone Forest )
Pitahaya fruit (Hylocereus undatus).
Facade detail, Eglise Notre Dame de l'Esperance.
Gandantegchinlen Khiid in Ulaan Bataar. Gandan Khiid as it's called, was built in 1838 and is the largest monastery in Mongolia.
Sculpture set in grass at Musee-atelier Zadkine.
Local produce on display: bottles of Cilaos wine and jars of honey
Cascade du Voile de la Mariee, Reunion Island
Man in N'Tourvine Pass near Terjit oasis.
Dugout canoes on beach.
Produce for sale at market.
Drawing at the Musee de l'Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris .
Rope tied around a wooden peg on the deck of a boat.
Landscape near Terjit oasis.
Exterior of Le Saint Aubin restaurant.
Raphia baskets for sale in Ambrosita.
Detail of Dalida's grave, with statue, in Cimetiere de Montmartre.
Parc de Bercy steps and gardens.
Lying on a float among balloons in the Paris Gay Pride parade - Paris, Ile-de-France
A rough road on the way to the remote and isolated town of Taolagnaro ( Fort Dauphin ).
The library of the Renaissance Palazzo Farnses on Piazza Navona, one of Rome's most elegant squares, was built by Antonio da Sangello in 1514, continued by Michaelangelo and completed by G. della Porta
Zarga mountain.
A historic manuscript being held open at a Chinguetti library.
Coastal waters near Trou d'Argent.
Paintings and sculpture on display at Espace Dali museum.
Parc de Bercy gardens, with buildings overlooking the park.
Oyster beds.
Table outside Eureka creole house restaurant.
A long sandy stretch of deserted beach on Cocos Island.
Sculpture in courtyard of Musee d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaisme.
The landscape of Ulaan Baatar Province.
Child with dried fish on the beach at Anakao, Nosy Ve
Route GR 20 on ridge near Usciolu.
Patrons visit the Canadian Museum of Civilisation in Hull. The museum was designed by Native-Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal.
Life Saver at Noosa Beach.
Cactus detail
Woman and her baby on the High Lands, south of Antananarivo.
An example of painted religious art in the Kathmandu Valley
Moroccan mint tea.
The lava flow crossed the national highway in the July 2001 eruption of Piton de la Fournaise.
Portrait of a young Mauritian girl
Detail of an elaborate door in Fes
A fabric stall at the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Pirogue (dugout canoe) on Ramena beach (north) is a traditional means of water transport in Madagascar.
Sakalava pirogue (dugout canoe) on Nosy Be - a traditional method of sea transport in Madagascar
Paintings on a traditional banga.
The library of the Renaissance Palazzo Farnses on Piazza Navona, one of Rome's most elegant squares, was built by Antonio da Sangello in 1514, continued by Michaelangelo and completed by G. della Porta
A local man helps with directions.
A traditional ger or yurt in winter near Ulaan Baatar.
The train from Fianarantsoa to Manakara takes you through tunnels carved out of the mountains.
Boats anchored at the port of Calvi, one of the most popular resorts on the west coast of Corsica.
The hands of a woman embroidering.
A fishing boat at Le Guilvinec, one of France's first fishing ports.
Tropical flower.
Offerings at Buddhist temple.
A traditional vexo pirogue (long-tailed boat) from Anankao.
Beach and fishermen's village.
Painting depicting doctor examining a child by Georges Chicotot (1904) at the Musee de l'Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris.
During the period before Ash Wednesday many towns stage carnivals and enjoy their last opportunity to indulge, visually as well, before Lent - Venice, The Veneto
Megalithic standing stones near Camaret.
Detail of calvary against a blue sky.
Person holding a historic manuscript in a Chinguetti library.
Tea time: a glass of black tea on a plate - Amman, 'Amman
White laundry hanging on clothesline outside house.
Butterfly in Cameron Highlands.
Portrait of a Saharan camel driver in a turban.
Hairdresser shop.
Huge open spaces of the Canadian Museum of Civilisation in Hull. The museum was designed by Native-Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal.
The drying room in Cite de L'Or, a former mine and now museum.
The dry landscape around the Isola National Park.
Saharian landscape.
Courtyard of the Archives Nationales, located in Hotel de Soubise.
Statue in Jardin des Tuileries - Paris, Ile-de-France
A timber refuge in the Plaine des Chicots
Landscape of rock cliffs and hills.
Douarnenez has had a thriving canned sardine local industry for many years.
The Renaissance Palazzo Farnses on Piazza Navona, one of Rome's most elegant squares, was built by Antonio da Sangello in 1514 and completed by Michaelangelo, the magnificent frescoes are by Annibale and Agostino Caracci
Tower in street.
Land turtle in Vanilla Crocodile park.
Sunset on the bayou - Louisiana
Street scene, Lebanon's second largest city.
Rural landscape in Connemara,County Galway
The main road through the town of Ilakaka. In 1999 the town had no more than two houses, once the discovery of sapphires occurred, Ilakaka now has a population of around 100,000 people.
People at leisure in the Roman remains of Arenes de Lutece.
A view of gers or yurts of Ulaan Baatar.
Plants growing in the Cirque de Mafate, with Col du Taibit in the background
View across bay.
Corsican deer (cervus elaphus corsicanus).
Small boy viewed through doorway.
A woman sells nuts on the streets of Fianarantsoa.
Exterior of Ambozantany cathedral.
A young man works the Ilakaka sapphire mines.
Camp site between dunes and rock formations.
Person dressed up in costume for Carnival.
La Villette at night, lit up with neon lights - Paris, Ile-de-France
Commercialism alive and well in Madagascar.
Bright yellow fish swimming amongst coral, Palais de la Porte Doree Aquarium Tropical.
Crater lake of Dziani Dzaha.
Camel.
Working diamond cutter.
GR 20 walk and marker on ridge near Usciolu.
School children at a school in Ambanja, north Madagascar.
Some cinder cones and the rim of one of the three subsequent calderas, the large, basin-shaped crater at the top of the volcano formed by the collapse or explosion of the cone, on Piton de la Fournaise.
Male White-tailed (or Virginia) deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Quebec.
A boat on a sandy beach on Rodrigues Island.
Welcome to Mongolia- architecture of the steppes.
Try saying no to a pousse-pousse driver in Antsirabe, Madagascar! Introduced by Chinese coolie labour, the pousse-pousse is a feature of Antsirabe street life and a popular means of getting around.
Small village tucked away in the marquis-covered hills of Cap Corse.
The canned sardine industry has a long history in Douarnenez.
Zarga mountain.
Detail of banian tree.
Group of women walking in desert.
Boatman on dugout canoe.
Boat in Copenhagen - Copenhagen
The village of Apollonas, Naxos Island
Donkey transport in town street.
Viper prints in the sand.
Lagoon at ile aux cerfs (east coast).
Sugar estate.
Decorations on Grand Baie Hindu Temple.
Wind surfing boards on beach.
Cemetery sign detail with black cat looking towards the camera, Cimetiere de Montmartre.
Facade detail, Eglise Notre Dame de l'Esperance.
Statue at Grand Baie Hindu Temple.
"Wall of names" at Memorial de la Shoah.
Souvenir and bookshop inside Musee d'Art Naif Max Fourny.
Boxings gloves and portraits of Edith Piaf and Marcel Cerdan on display at Musee Edith Piaf.
Rosedown Plantation in Louisiana
Balcony detail at Laura Plantation
A Zafimaniry village near Ambositra, Madagascar. Zafimaniry people are renowned for their wood carvings; their homes are adorned with geometrical designed carvings on the walls and shutters.
La Pietra lighthouse.
Kouign Amann (buttery cake), a local speciality in Brittany.
Historic St-Vio Chapel and stone fence stand alone in the countryside near Penmarch.
Palace of Culture and ads.
Detail of bust and painting on display at Musee Cognacq-Jay.
Sign detail, Cite de la Musique.
Gondolas moored at poles in canal.
The monastery (Al-Deir), a first century BC Nabatean monument, basking in late afternoon sunlight.
Pirogues (dugout canoe) in Nosy Nato, a small island joined to Ile Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha).
Unique tsingy formations are just some of the magic you will encounter in the Ankarana National Park ( Reserve Speciale de L'Ankarana ).
Pyrenean cow.
Cucuruzzu archaeological site.
Merry-go-round on display at Musee des Arts Forains.
Courtyard and garden, Musee Carnavalet.
Facade detail with clock, Gare Montparnasse railway station.
Maore village.
Sahara Desert landscape near Zarga.
Sand dunes of erg Ouarane, near Chinguetti.
Chokos (chouchou) for sale in market.
Halle Saint Pierre sign detail, Musee d'Art Naif Max Fourny.
Tree-lined lush park at Bois de Vincennes.
The facade of the unusual Baroque-styled church in the village of Ste-Anne
Chillies ( piment ) on sale at Saint Paul's Market, Reunion Island
Vanilla pods in Sambava on the north-east coast - known locally as Magadascar's vanilla capital.
View of the town of Calvi, one of the most popular resorts on the west coast, from the port de plaisance ( marina ).
Spiral staircase inside Eckhmul lighthouse.
Palm leaves.
Cafe and entrance to Cite de la Musique.
Mosaics within the Basilica di San Marco date from the early 11th century right through to the 18th century include, Christ's Passion, the Kiss of Judas and the Crucifixion - Venice, The Veneto
Street lights at sunset in Venice
The Grande Arche in La Defense - Paris, Ile-de-France
Oysters with a lemon.
The Mermaid statue (symbol of Warsaw) on Rynek square.
Coastal village seen from Naxos City, Naxos
Cauterets is famous for its candies, called "berlingots".
The magical landscape in Isalo National Park ( Parc National de Isalo ) covers 81,540 hectares of rugged sandstone ridges and dry grassy plains.
Boats at Pointe d'Azur and Coin de Mire island in distance.
The rugged mountainous coastline of the Balagne region, near Calvi
A motor scooter parked in a narrow cobbled street in Naxos City
Camel caravan in Sahara Desert.
Rickshaw on Manakara Bridge.
Apartment building.
Trekking guide facing the dunes.
City at dusk.
Famous roman city ruins of Baalbek.
Wine barrels in a winery, Bodega Septime.
Colourfully painted window frame and shutter of a traditional stone house.
A stork has made a nest atop a chimney in Alsace.
Sealed road to Uluru (Ayers Rock) south of Alice Springs.
Crowded street commerce in old city.
Making Antaimoro paper.
Detail of sculpture on exhibit at Espace Dali museum.
Desert landscape in Wadi Rum, Ma'an
Boh tea plantation in the Cameron Highlands.
Hotel in Walmar.
The hotel accommodation on Nosy Boraha (Ile Saint Marie).
Young men work the Ilakaka sapphire mines.
Chestnuts : the pillar of local cuisine
Detail of Ylang Ylang plant.
Boats returning from a day of fishing, Le Guilvinec, one of France's first fishing ports.
Swimming pool of resort hotel.
A priceless manuscript damaged by insects in a Chinguetti library.
Road 117 in the Abitibi region of Quebec.
Member of "artichoke society" near Morlaix.
A house - Essaouira
Village of Speloncato (Spiluncatu) in the Balagne region perched high on mountainside at an altitude of 500 m.
This Genoese tower is one of the remaining 60 fortified 16th century towers in Corsica. 85 towers were stragically positioned around Corisca to sight impending raids and many can be found around Cap Corse.
A fishing boat passes the lighthouse at Le Guilvinec, one of France's first fishing ports.
Young girl.
Boats on west coast beach.
Low angle view of the famous roman city ruins of Baalbek.
A woman sells bananas at the Fianarantsoa/Manakara train station.
Lady reading painting description at Musee national Eugene Delacroix.
Back view of a very tight corset during the 1996 Gay Pride march - Paris, Ile-de-France
Young children in Joffreville (north ), Madagascar, which was named after General Joseph Jacques Joffre.
A local rickshaw builder at work in Ansirabe.
Fabrics for sale on Nosy Be.
Riviere de la Chaloupe in the Mingan region of Quebec.
Palm tree leaves, Reunion Island
Sapphire producing mine in Ilakaka, Southern Madagascar which is owned by the Chiaraput family who pioneered gemstone mining in Madagascar since 1994
Landscape on the west coast of Nosy Boraha ( Ile Sainte Marie ) Island, East Magadascar.
Tower of a mosque.
The city of Amman - 'Amman
Portrait of an old man - Irbid, Irbid
The white calcium formations (travertine pools) of Pamukkale once lured tourists to bath in the curative, to the point where the pools and water supply were threatened. To preserve them, most of the hotels supporting tourism have been demolished and the pools have closed.
Detail of decorative eaves below a red tin roof: an example of Creole architecture
Embroided tablecloths hanging out to dry in Nosy Be
The port of Barcaggio ( Barcaghju ) , Cap Corse's northernmost village.
The hands of a wood carver at work.
Camel.
A fish stall vendor sorts through her stock at the Fianarantsoa market.
People at leisure in the Roman remains of Arenes de Lutece.
La Ravine St-Gilles, between St-Gilles-les-Bains and St-Gilles-les-Hauts, encompasses a stunning series of waterfalls and pools including Bassin des Aigrettes.
Aftermath of a bushfire - an annual disaster in Corsica
The highly Baroque Fontana di Trevi in Rome, probably one of the cities most famous monuments was designed by Nicola Salvi in 1732, the water that supplies the fountain is from one of Rome's earliest aqueducts
Tile detail in Hassan II mosque.
Traditional mud and thatched house of the Andringitra region of Madagascar.
Man playing harmonica on top of Cameleon Mount, Tsaranoro region.
Sand dunes near Tanouchert palm grove.
Sign marking Le Pletzl on the paved rue des Rosiers.
Lagoon at ile aux cerfs (east coast).
The Abbey above Mont Saint Michel - Basse-Normandie
Pousse-pousse ( rickshaw ) driver waiting for a fare in Manakara, one of the few Malagasy towns where they exist.
The charming village of Speloncato ( Spiluncatu ) in the Balagne region is perched high on a mountainside at an altitude of 500 m.
The bowed back of a rickshaw driver in Manakara.
The Cite de L'Or, a former gold mine in Abitibi and now a museum.
Canada (honker) Geese (Branta canadensis).
Young girl in Andringitra region.
Local man walking in the Sahara.
Shop in the Cajun country - Louisiana
Baobab tree (Adansonia grandidieri) at sunset.
The turrets of a castle at Disneyland Paris (Euro-Disney) - Ile-de-France
Locking up the ger or yurt and hitting the road for Terelj.
Dragons de Feu: red and green leaves
Piles of colourful stuff in rows
A tropical palm tree on Mauritius
Catamarans line the shingle beach at Nonza, Cap Corse
The 57km-long granite Ile Sainte Marie Island ( Nosy Boraha ) has become a popular retreat with tourists in Madagascar.
A fishing boat with net in the harbour of Port-Rhu, Douamenez.
Rock detail at sunset.
Looking up at the Obelisco.
Wine cellars: barrels of wine - Beaune, Bourgogne
The Abbey above Mont Saint Michel.
Euphorbia entertophora, known locally as betinay, is common in some dry and coastal regions of Madagascar and grows wide enough to provide necessary shade for wildlife and plant species.
Man reading manuscript at the Library Al Mohamed Mahmoud, one of the 'desert libraries'.
Portrait of a local Betsileo man from the D'Andringitra region. The dominant ethnic groups of Madagascar are the Merina and Betsileo, who are of Asian-Pacific origin.
New design of Air Madagascar planes.
At the Centre of Contemporary Arts, in Ujazdow Castle.
Group of people in the Sahara desert.
Wash day in Burano - Venice, The Veneto
Door detail from within the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City, called Gu Gong (in Chinese) was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Fishermen on Ramena beach bringing in the fishing nets, north Madagascar.
Woman walking in the mist along a path in the Alps region.
Sand dunes, camels and shadows.
Low angle view of sand dune.
Detail of Hymne a l'Amour record at Musee Edith Piaf.
Red lychees for sale at a market stall
Saharian landscape.
Bust on exhibit in Musee-atelier Zadkine.
Interior of the Musee de la Monnaie de Paris.
Brown lemur ( or brown maki ) can be seen easily in most reserves of Madagascar.
View looking over river to Stang Ar Lin castle.
Street scene in Tamatave ( Toamasina ) on the east coast of Madagascar.
Petrol bowsers at truck stop on road between Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Alice Springs.
Delicately embroidered gloves hanging out to dry.
Alpine route of GR 20 passing through middle of Bavella massif.
Banana leaf detail from Antsiranana.
Selling car spare parts in Fianarantsoa.
Louet island with its lighthouse.
Car in Saharian landscape.
The locally designed clothes are always striped!
The Ha! Ha! Pyramid in La Baie in the Kingdom of Saguenay. The pyramid is made of road signs.
Rock formation, Sahara desert.
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Door detail from within the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City, called Gu Gong (in Chinese) was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Hikers on GR 20 walk.
Detail at Laura Plantation, an old Wagon wheel - Louisiana
On the market in Sambava on the north-east coast of Madagascar.
Sifaka lemur ( propitheque de Verreaux ) can be seen frequently in the reserves of the south of Madagascar. They are famous for their jumps, often referred to as "sifaka dance".
The magnificent rugged coastline of the west coast of Corsica.
Inside L'Aventure du Sucre, museum about sugar industry.
Zebus (Brahmin cattle) arrive at the Nosy Be dock.
A River Otter (Lutra canadensis) sleeping in Quebec.
Fishermen gathering their nets in waters off Rodrigues Island.
Glass wall, Cite de la Musique.
Portrait of a young Mongolian girl.
Detail of a wooden house in the Old City of Istanbul
Saharian landscape.
Alligator ( Alligator mississippiensis ) covered in plants - St Martin Lake, Louisiana
A movie poster - Amman, 'Amman
Road (N7)marker on the road between Ambatolampy and Antsirabe.
Riviere-au-Tonnerre church.
Pink Mercedes car in snow-capped area, Somme Region.
Hans Christian Andersen's house in Odense
Pack-horses being driven across a shallow stream near the Kali Gandaki Valley
Resting zebu (Brahman cattle) wait in Ambalavao.
On a market: Turkish coffee pots - Amman, 'Amman
Water lillies in Pamplemousses
Patterns in nature: detail of a coconut tree
Sand dunes.
All aboard the Fianarantsoa to Manakara 'Express'.
Pond flanked by reeds, Parc de Bercy.
Man walking down Baobab alley, near Morondava.
Palm-lined sandy beach on Ile Sainte Marie island ( Nosy Boraha )
A large stone statue of an elephant overlooking a temple courtyard
Farm buildings in Basque country.
Man reading on carpet.
Craftsman at work.
Advertisement for local brew Three Horses Beer (THB).
Portrait of a young man on the road to Terelj.
Man walking past blue door.
Ice-cream shop window.
Houses and clocktower in the basque area of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Hemp on display at Musee du Fumeur.
Looking out to sea from Lodo beach.
Swiss guards in ceremonial uniform, the guards work independently of the Swiss armed forces but come under direct command of the Pope, the ceremonial uniform is thought to be designed by Michaelangelo and the colours are that of the Medici family, red, dark blue and yellow
Architectural detail on Hassan II mosque.
Antaimoro paper drying in the sun. Antaimoro paper originated from the Antaimoro tribe who used a bush called havoha and was introduced to Ambalavao by a French planter in 1936, who established the factory there. Today it is often made from pounded sisal.
Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen - Odense, Funen
A Norman woman with her cow.
The spectacular Green Lake is one of the hidden forest-filled canyons to be explored in the Ankarana National Park ( Reserve Speciale de L'Ankarana ).
Baobab tree (Adansonia grandidieri), national symbol.
Santa Maria Chapel is situated in the peaceful maquis-covered hills of Cap Corse.
Rice ( vary ) crops on the High Lands, Madagascar
Crowned maki. This specie lives only in the north of the island.
The Canada (honker) Goose (Branta canadensis).
Local man in the Sahara desert.
Man on rock looking at the Sahara desert.
Bicycle leaning against a wall - Essaouira
A traditional betsileo house in Ambalavao, central Madagascar.
Paricipants in the Paris Gay Pride parade - Paris, Ile-de-France
A small fruit and vegetable stall in the streets of Naxos City
People on chairlift at the Auris ski station in the Alps.
Sugar cane fields.
Lake in gardens.
Trees and shrubs growing near La Roche Ecrite
A rickshaw gets some roadside repairs in Ansirabe.
Chocos at a fruit and vegetable market stall
Arched door detail.
So Klin soap (with new perfume) from Madagascar.
Jewish bakery shopfront doors on Le Pletzl, the Jewish quarter, along rue des Rosiers.
Architectural detail: the Pompidou Centre, also known as the Beaubourg Centre.
Tropical foliage, Reunion
Bananas on the train station platform, ready to take the journey between Fianarantsoa and Manakara.
Rice crops on the "High Lands", Madagascar. Rice is the most important commodity in Madagascar which now only exports its finest quality rice.
Golden bamboo found in the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens, Pamplemousses
Statues at Grand Baie Hindu Temple.
Picking tea on the Boh Plantation in the Cameron Highlands.
The Abbey above Mont Saint Michel in Basse-Normandie
Tropical deep forest found in the spectacular Ankarana massif, ( Reserve Speciale De l"Ankarana ), abundant with varied types of vegetation.
Giant Victoria regia water lillies, a main feature of the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardens, Pamplemousses
The road to Ispeguy Pass, leading to Spain.
Merry-go-round horse at Musee des Arts Forains.
Circle Rouge (a natural amphitheatre) in the Mahajanga region.
Women looking out of a window in an intricately carved wall
Camel caravan.
Woman making manioc biscuits in factory.
Rooftops at dusk.
Travelling by car on road near Lybian border.
Bayou - Louisiana
Sand dunes of erg Ouarane near Chinguetti, Sahara Desert.
Tourists looking at colourful earths.
Engine of plane flying over the Sahara.
Young men work the sapphire mines in Ilakaka.
Two dolphins (Stenella longirostris) swimming together.
Art and furniture on exhibit at Musee Cognacq-Jay.
The black-faced sheep of Normady graze before the Benedictine abbey on the summit of Mont St-Michel, France
Man sitting on paved laneway outside entrance to Musee de Montmartre.
A local woman with her baby from the village of Berangotra.
The Trans-Siberian railway and Moscow to Ulaan Baatar leg.
Gers are portable houses used by the nomadic people of Mongolia, they're assembled of wood and cloth, and can be taken down quickly for transportation.
Camel caravan.
A young girl waits in a doorway in Fianarantsoa.
Truck with flat tyre on side of road.
Interior St Pol de Leon cathedral.
Detail of limestone formations, Pamukkale, sometimes called 'the cotton castle'
A small village on the High Lands, south of Tana
The yellow and white facade of Eglise Sainte Marie Church, a former cathedral, Citadelle quarter ( Terra Nova ), Bastia
Sealed road to Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Dugout canoe in crystal waters of Nosy Iranja island.
Courtyard at Musee national Eugene Delacroix.
Water cascading over the edge of a slab of basalt
Detail of the facade of a church.
Hindu temple on waterfront.
The smaller of Piton de la Fournaise's two summit craters, Bory, which is about 300m in diameter.
Detail of lariccio pine trunk.
Display tables inside Musee de l'Eventail.
Traditional cremation, 95% of the islands population is Balinese Hindu and this does bare a resemblance to the caste system in India, although Bali has no " untouchables "
The rugged coastline near Calvi.
Detail of Calvary, Cape Sizun.
Euphorbia (Sodoma apple tree).
Inside the Stadium of France (Stade de France).
Washing hanging up and children playing in street.
Traditional art of batik painting, the word batik is an old Javanese word meaning " to dot "
Detail of a wooden door
Try saying no to a pousse-pousse driver in Antsirabe, Madagascar! Introduced by Chinese coolie labour, the pousse-pousse is a feature of Antsirabe street life and a popular means of getting around.
Saint Jean Baptiste church, with its twin bell towers, overlooks the old port of Bastia.
The narrow streets of the Citadelle quarter ( Terra Nova ), Bastia, are lined with pastel coloured facades.
Grey Monkey eating in Grand Bassin.
Man pouring tea.
The bus that heads south from Antananarivo.
Landscape near Tizzi n'Tichkn, in the south of Morocco
Aerial view of the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia
Pachypodium or Elephant's Foot. The bulbous trunk of this plant contains water which means that it can survive in an arid environment.
A pirogue ( dugout canoe ) on the beautiful shores of Nosy Nato ( Ile aux nattes )
A little girl from the Fianarantsoa region of Madagascar.
Niki de Saint Phalle's fountain in the huge pedestrian area of Les Halles - Paris, Ile-de-France
Portrait of local man wearing traditional 'cheche'.
The small village of Belgodere ( Belgude ) is perched high above the olive groves in the Balagne region.
A boat sailing near Crozon Peninsula.
An unsealed road, always a delight after heavy rains, in the southern region of Madagascar.
Eggplants (aubergine) at St Paul's Market, Reunion Island
Painting on traditional banga.
Hassan II mosque.
Houses along the river Nive in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Basque country.
Traditional pirogue (long-tailed boat) on the beach at Andilana on Nosy Be.
Man reading historic manuscripts at Library Al Mohamed Mahmoud, one of the 'desert libraries'.
The unusual moonscape of Cappadocia
Dead fish at market.
Man holding a copy of manuscripts from the 'desert libraries'.
Tsingy formations in Bemaraha National Park.
High velocity trains on platform at Gare Montparnasse railway station.
Inside the Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation.
Leopard on exhibit at Musee de la Chasse et de la Nature.
Whiptail Wallaby.
Detail of palm leaf.
Tourists sitting under shade of acacia tree.
The rural landscape near the village of Berangotra.
Rupestral art dating from the neolithic period.
Tombstone detail inside Saint Denis Basilica.
People boating on the lake in Bois de Vincennes.
Water tumbles into beautiful pools, ideal for swimming at the Ravine St Gilles
Painted advertisement in Tamatave ( Toamasina ), east Madagascar.
Single rose in remembrance inside the Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation.
During the period before Ash Wednesday many towns stage carnivals and enjoy their last opportunity to indulge, visually as well, before Lent - Venice, The Veneto
Koala.
Rainbow Lorikeet.
Wine cellars: shelves of bottles - Beaune, Bourgogne
Detail of carving on a window of a stone church.
Dead shark at fish market.
Interior of Cafe Petit Colon, Old Buenos Aires.
Camel-drivers lead a pack of camels along the dusty desert roads of Wadi Rum.
Grand Baie, a popular holiday destination for both Mauritians and foreigners
Ringed-tailed Lemur ( Lemur catta or maki ) is the most frequent of lemurs. It's possible to see lots of them in the reserves of south Madagascar.
Man walking on Lemmoizine plateau.
A Betsileo man from Fianarantsoa. The dominant ethnic groups of Madagascar are the Merina and Betsileo, who are of Asian-Pacific origin.
People walking in Le Pletzl, on the paved rue des Rosiers.
View over the gulf of Porto ( Golfe de Porto ) and the 16th century, fortified Genoese square tower, built to protect the Gulf from invasion.
Picking tea in West Java
Try saying no to a pousse-pousse ( rickshaw ) driver in Antsirabe, Madagascar! Introduced by Chinese coolie labour, the pousse-pousse is a feature of Antsirabe street life and a popular means of getting around.
Saharian landscape.
Interior of the Musee de la Monnaie de Paris.
The charming village of Speloncato ( Spiluncatu ) in the Balagne region is perched high on a mountainside at an altitude of 500 m.
Calvary and stone church, Notre-Dame-d'Izel-Vor, dating from the early 16th century.
A truck laden with timber travelling through Abitibi.
Young girls crush maize in the Andringitra region.
Facade detail of Manufacture des Gobelins.
Close up of a baby Rhinoceros ( Diceros bicornis ) feeding on fern fronds in Chitwan National Park
Piana's famous rocky inlet, E Calanche, formed by wind and sea erosion, create a dramatic setting.
A para-glider about to take off from the popular Ballon d'Alsaceis.
Hikers on GR 20 walk.
Water hyacinth floating freshwater plant.
The taro (Colocasia esculenta) is a tropical bog plant with elephant's-ear type leaves, often cultivated for its large edible rootstock.
"Wall of names" at Memorial de la Shoah.
Rock detail in the Siq - Petra, Ma'an
Raffia Baskets, St Paul's Market, Reunion Island. The useful fibre from the Raffia palm tree is used for tying and weaving.
A plate of Cancale's specialty, oysters.
Catholic monastery near Tripoli.
Sand dunes near Tanouchert palm grove.
People relaxing in Parc de Belleville, looking out over Paris rooftops.
Saint Jean Baptiste church, with its twin bell towers, overlooks the old port of Bastia.
Shop in Rye, East Sussex - England
A rutted dirt road on the Plain des Sables, marked by rocks daubed with white paint
The beautiful landscape near Antsiranana ( Diego Suarez ).
Architecture in the Louvre - Paris, Ile-de-France
Bergeries de Radule ( dis-used shepherd's hut that provide mountain accommodation ), near Verghio pass, on the GR20 Corsican route.
Sealed road to Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Fawn White-tailed (or Virginia) deer (Odocoileus virginianus).
The Piazza Navona in Rome, once a stadium built by Domitian in 86 AD has some impressive fountains, at the end of the piazza is the fountain depicting Neptune fighting a sea monster, dating from the 19th century
During the period before Ash Wednesday many towns stage carnivals and enjoy their last opportunity to indulge, visually as well, before Lent - Venice, The Veneto
Unique tsingy formations are just some of the magic you will encounter in the Ankarana National Park ( Reserve Speciale de L'Ankarana ).
Old city ruins.
Entrance to Argol's historic grante stone church.
Inside Hassan II mosque.
Canadian maple leaves. In 1996 the maple tree was officially recognised as a national emblem.
Paintings and furniture on exhibit at Musee de la Chasse et de la Nature.
Looking towards the scoreboard inside the Stadium of France (Stade de France).
The tombs of the Mahafaly depict scenes from the life, the death and the funeral of the deceased and bear zebu skulls showing the number of cattle sacrificed upon that person's death.
Pillars from the well preserved Temple of Artemis, dedicated to the goddess of hunting and fertility - Jerash, Ma'an
Fire brigade plane fighting against a fire, Corsica
Giant bear and cut-out Edith Piaf amongst memorabilia on display at Musee Edith Piaf.
Buildings in the French Quarter - New Orleans, Louisiana
Vezo pirogue ( dugout canoe ) in Anakao, Madagascar.
Detail of a root.
Fabrics for sale.
Camel caravan in desert.
A roadside marker (road 7 or N7)perhaps no longer needed in Fianarantsoa.
The Pont Lighthouse (Pointe-des-Monts) near Tadoussac. The lighthouse was erected between 1829-30.
Aerial view over the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia
Tropical foliage on Mauritius
Traditional blanket.
Graves with fresh flowers, Cimetiere de Montmartre.
Locally grown peppers
Detail of a gum tree.
Rural scene in Bidarray, Basque country.
Big game fishing boat on beach.
Rock formations in the Sahara.
Pair of women walking in medina.
The wild horse of Mongolia which differs genetically from the domesticated horse, having 66 chromosones whilst the domestics have 64.
Cemetery laneway in Cimetiere de Montmartre.
Vanilla ready for export in Sambava. Plants was introduced by French plantation owners from Mexico and has made Madagascar the largest producer of vanilla in the world.
Portuguese cistern of old city.
Riders on horses in 'fanatsia' show.
Zebu (Brahman cattle) arrive at Nosy Be harbour.
Once described as " the finest street in the world, with the finest houses " is the 3.5 kilometre winding Canal Grande - Venice, The Veneto
Painting depicting a nun at the Musee de l'Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Paris.
Interior of Bed and Breakfast (B and B).
A white sandy beach on the coast near Itampolo, Madagascar.
Red roofed chapel.
Portrait of a rickshaw driver in Ansirabe.
A young child walks the main street of Joffreville.
Riviere-au-Tonnerre church in Quebec.
Mount Tsaranoro, in Andringitra region.
Local woman selling coral necklaces on beach at Foulpointe.
Fishermen in shallow water off Rodrigues Island, netting fish.
Entranceways outside the Stadium of France (Stade de France).
The peaceful village of Ota, famous for its stone houses and war memorial, is nestled against the mountains in the Golfo de Porto region of Corsica.
Statue of Napoleon clad in Roman emperor's tunic stands in the 19th century Place Saint Nicholas, Bastia.
Shadow of the Palace of Culture over the modern skyline.
Silhouette of lighthouse against pink sky at sunset, Pointe du Raz.
Canard roti-roasted duck with potatoes and beans.
A traditional village of the High Lands, south of Tana, Madagascar
Piana's famous rocky inlet, E Calanche, formed by wind and sea erosion, create a dramatic setting.
View across bay.
The barren landscape of the Isola region.
New university library, a symbol of the new Warsaw.
Detail of a door from within the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City, called Gu Gong (in Chinese) was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The bizarre shapes of white calcium formations (travertine pools) of Pamukkale once lured tourists to bath in the curative waters to the point where the pools and water supply were threatened. To preserve them, most of the hotels supporting tourism have been demolished and the pools have closed.
A copse of palm trees beneath a dark clouded sky
Baobab tree (Adansonia grandidieri).
The stunning coast near Calvi in north-west Corsica
Life Guard on Noosa Beach.
A tyre repairer at the Anisobe bus station.
Mud-bricks drying in the village of Berangotra.
Children in a Zafimaniry village near Ambositra, Madagascar. Zafimaniry people are renowned for their wood carvings; their homes are adorned with geometrical designed carvings on the walls and shutters.
Carpets for sale.
Man watching Mhaireth oasis from Lemmoizine plateau.
Men on horses taking part in 'fantasia' show.
Camel driver and his camels.

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