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Coastline Of St Monans Forth Of Fife Scotland
The picturesque town of St Monans is fringed by the rugged coastline of the Forth of Fife in Scotland, Europe.
In the small town of St.Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small harbor awaits the visitor. While the town is less well know to tourists like Anstruther just 5 miles away, ...
The picturesque town of St Monans is fringed by the rugged coastline of the Forth of Fife in Scotland, Europe.
In the small town of St.Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small harbor awaits the visitor. While the town is less well know to tourists like Anstruther just 5 miles away, ...
Picturesque St Monans Photo Scotland
The village of St Monans has a picturesque harbour surrounded by quaint houses and full of boats.
In the small town of St.Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small harbor awaits the visitor. While the town is less well know to tourists like Anstruther just 5 miles away, ...
The village of St Monans has a picturesque harbour surrounded by quaint houses and full of boats.
In the small town of St.Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small harbor awaits the visitor. While the town is less well know to tourists like Anstruther just 5 miles away, ...
Picture Of The Town Of St Monans Scotland
Boats are left high and dry in the harbour of St Monans during low tide in the Forth of Fife in Scotland.
In the small town of St.Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small harbor awaits the visitor. While the town is less well know to tourists like Anstruther just 5 miles away, ...
Boats are left high and dry in the harbour of St Monans during low tide in the Forth of Fife in Scotland.
In the small town of St.Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small harbor awaits the visitor. While the town is less well know to tourists like Anstruther just 5 miles away, ...
St Monance Harbour Scotland
More commonly known as St Monans, the name of this small picturesque village in Scotland is sometimes spelt St Monance.
In the small town of St. Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small harbor awaits the visitor. While the town is less well know to tourists like Anstruther just 5 miles away, ...
More commonly known as St Monans, the name of this small picturesque village in Scotland is sometimes spelt St Monance.
In the small town of St. Monans, just across the Forth of Fife from Edinburgh, a pretty small harbor awaits the visitor. While the town is less well know to tourists like Anstruther just 5 miles away, ...
Edradour Whisky Destillery Scotland
The Edradour whisky distillery is situated in the Highlands of Scotland, Europe.
The smallest (legal) destillery in scotland is edradour near Pitlochy in the central highlands. This beautiful destillery offers a variety of delicious Whiskies as well as tours through the premises ...
The Edradour whisky distillery is situated in the Highlands of Scotland, Europe.
The smallest (legal) destillery in scotland is edradour near Pitlochy in the central highlands. This beautiful destillery offers a variety of delicious Whiskies as well as tours through the premises ...
Scotland Landscape Rannaoch Moor
A serene sunrise over the landscape of Rannoch Moor Near Fort William in Scotland, Europe.
One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around 4 am) and enjoy the sunrise in a remote location such as the Rannoch Moor. Although the Mhor is crossed ...
A serene sunrise over the landscape of Rannoch Moor Near Fort William in Scotland, Europe.
One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around 4 am) and enjoy the sunrise in a remote location such as the Rannoch Moor. Although the Mhor is crossed ...
Moorland Of Rannoch Perth And Kinross Scotland
Scattered rocks sit in the boggy moorland in Rannoch near Perth and Kinross in Scotland, Europe.
One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around 4 am) and enjoy the sunrise in a remote location such as the Rannoch Moor. Although the Moor is crossed ...
Scattered rocks sit in the boggy moorland in Rannoch near Perth and Kinross in Scotland, Europe.
One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around 4 am) and enjoy the sunrise in a remote location such as the Rannoch Moor. Although the Moor is crossed ...
Glen Coe Valley And Rannoch Moor Scotland
The beautifully scenic Rannoch Moor marks the eastern entrance to the Glen Coe Valley in the Highlands of Scotland, Europe.
The beautiful Rannoch Moor near Fort William unfolds its beauty not only during the sunrise hour but also during sunny days, when the distant mountains of the Glen Coe area are mirrored in the many lakes ...
The beautifully scenic Rannoch Moor marks the eastern entrance to the Glen Coe Valley in the Highlands of Scotland, Europe.
The beautiful Rannoch Moor near Fort William unfolds its beauty not only during the sunrise hour but also during sunny days, when the distant mountains of the Glen Coe area are mirrored in the many lakes ...
Mountain Church Pinzgau Austria
The quaint little church situated in the mountains in the Pinzgau region of Austria is called 'Mary in the Snow'.
During the early hours of a day when the warm sunrise light is illuminating the walls of this small church called "mary in the snow" , the scenery is calm and quiet and nothing reminds of the masses ...
The quaint little church situated in the mountains in the Pinzgau region of Austria is called 'Mary in the Snow'.
During the early hours of a day when the warm sunrise light is illuminating the walls of this small church called "mary in the snow" , the scenery is calm and quiet and nothing reminds of the masses ...
Rannoch Moor National Heritage Site Scotland
Designated as a National Heritage Site of Scotland Rannoch Moor a mecca for wildlife and scenery in the Scottish Highlands.
One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around 4 am) and enjoy the sunrise in a remote location such as the Rannoch Moor. Although the Moor is crossed ...
Designated as a National Heritage Site of Scotland Rannoch Moor a mecca for wildlife and scenery in the Scottish Highlands.
One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around 4 am) and enjoy the sunrise in a remote location such as the Rannoch Moor. Although the Moor is crossed ...
Rannoch Moor Reflections Scotland
A clear summer morning casts reflections on the water of Rannoch Moor in the Highlands of Scotland.
One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around 4 am) and enjoy the sunrise in a remote location such as the Rannoch Moor. Although the Moor is crossed ...
A clear summer morning casts reflections on the water of Rannoch Moor in the Highlands of Scotland.
One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around 4 am) and enjoy the sunrise in a remote location such as the Rannoch Moor. Although the Moor is crossed ...
Rannoch Moor Scenery Scotland Europe
Sunrise over the scenic Rannoch Moor in the Scottish Highlands of Scotland, Europe.
One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around 4 am) and enjoy the sunrise in a remote location such as the Rannoch Moor. Although the Moor is crossed ...
Sunrise over the scenic Rannoch Moor in the Scottish Highlands of Scotland, Europe.
One of the best experience a visitor to scotland can make is to get up early (in the summer around 4 am) and enjoy the sunrise in a remote location such as the Rannoch Moor. Although the Moor is crossed ...
Roemerberg Plaza Weihnachtsmarkt Frankfurt Germany
The decorated Roemerberg Plaza in downtown Frankfurt, Germany is the site of the Weihnachtsmarkt.
In the well restored city center of Frankfurt, at the Roemer and the city hall, the time shortly after christmas provides nice views. At this time the busy christmas market is long closed down and ...
The decorated Roemerberg Plaza in downtown Frankfurt, Germany is the site of the Weihnachtsmarkt.
In the well restored city center of Frankfurt, at the Roemer and the city hall, the time shortly after christmas provides nice views. At this time the busy christmas market is long closed down and ...
Christkindl Market Frankfurt Germany
Christmas mood in the Frankfurt centre during the Christkindl Markets.
In the well restored city center of Frankfurt, at the Roemer Square, the time shortly after christmas provides nice views. At this time the busy christmas market is long closed down and stored away ...
Christmas mood in the Frankfurt centre during the Christkindl Markets.
In the well restored city center of Frankfurt, at the Roemer Square, the time shortly after christmas provides nice views. At this time the busy christmas market is long closed down and stored away ...
Snowcapped Austrian Alps At Sunset
A winter sunset sets the snowcapped Austrian alps alight near the city of Salzburg.
During a ski trip in the low snow winter of 2007 we managed to stay up on the mountain to see this beautiful scenery when the sun set on the alps near Salzburg, Austria.
A winter sunset sets the snowcapped Austrian alps alight near the city of Salzburg.
During a ski trip in the low snow winter of 2007 we managed to stay up on the mountain to see this beautiful scenery when the sun set on the alps near Salzburg, Austria.
Birnau Church Lake Constance Germany
The immaculate Birnau Church on the shores of Lake Constance is a fine example of baroque architecture in Germany, Europe.
The church of Birnau on Lake Constance on southern Germany is one example of the rich architecture of the mid 1700's in Europe.
The immaculate Birnau Church on the shores of Lake Constance is a fine example of baroque architecture in Germany, Europe.
The church of Birnau on Lake Constance on southern Germany is one example of the rich architecture of the mid 1700's in Europe.
Picture Of Armadale Castle Gardens
A mixture of shrubs, flowers and brickwork, the Armadale Castle gardens in the Isle of Skye in Scotland are a treat to wander through.
The old clan headquarter of the MacDonald, Armadale castle in southern Isle of Skye, provides besides the ruin of the castle a perfectly maintained garden with various sceneries.
A mixture of shrubs, flowers and brickwork, the Armadale Castle gardens in the Isle of Skye in Scotland are a treat to wander through.
The old clan headquarter of the MacDonald, Armadale castle in southern Isle of Skye, provides besides the ruin of the castle a perfectly maintained garden with various sceneries.
September 11 Ground Zero Park New York
A new park developed after the tragic events of September 11 sits adjacent to Ground Zero in New York.
This park was newly rebuild after the tumbling of the twin towers on Sep 11, 2001. Today the view goes out to the eerie empty space of the former site of the World trade center.
A new park developed after the tragic events of September 11 sits adjacent to Ground Zero in New York.
This park was newly rebuild after the tumbling of the twin towers on Sep 11, 2001. Today the view goes out to the eerie empty space of the former site of the World trade center.
Scottish Highlands Waterfall Landscape Picture
Rugged cliffs surround a waterfall and river etching out a valley in the scenic Scottish Highlands.
Through the wet highlands in Scotlands west a number of rivers are flowing, building imposing waterfalls on the edges of the steep hills.
Rugged cliffs surround a waterfall and river etching out a valley in the scenic Scottish Highlands.
Through the wet highlands in Scotlands west a number of rivers are flowing, building imposing waterfalls on the edges of the steep hills.
Alpine Wild Flowers Pinzgau Austria
Wild Flowers grow along the edges of a creek near a back country hut in Pinzgau, Austria.
During a hiking trip in the austrian alps these small yellow flowers caught my attention. Together with the small bridge and the hut in the background it forms a perfect idyllic alpine picture.
Wild Flowers grow along the edges of a creek near a back country hut in Pinzgau, Austria.
During a hiking trip in the austrian alps these small yellow flowers caught my attention. Together with the small bridge and the hut in the background it forms a perfect idyllic alpine picture.
Skyline Of Manhattan New York At Dusk
The buildings along the skyline of Manhatten are silhouetted against the bright sky during dusk in New York, USA.
From the Brooklyn side of the bridge one can experience these maginficent views of the Broodklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline set before the pink and purple skies. While not every place in New ...
The buildings along the skyline of Manhatten are silhouetted against the bright sky during dusk in New York, USA.
From the Brooklyn side of the bridge one can experience these maginficent views of the Broodklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline set before the pink and purple skies. While not every place in New ...
Aerial Siena City Tuscany Italy
A stunning aerial view of the city of Siena and the Piazza del Campo is seen from a tower called Panoramico, in Tuscany, Italy.
From the tower called panoramico, some unfinished part of the Siena cathedral, this impressive panoramic view unfolds for the visitor who is willing to climb some hundred narrow steps up to this p ...
A stunning aerial view of the city of Siena and the Piazza del Campo is seen from a tower called Panoramico, in Tuscany, Italy.
From the tower called panoramico, some unfinished part of the Siena cathedral, this impressive panoramic view unfolds for the visitor who is willing to climb some hundred narrow steps up to this p ...
Cathedral And Leaning Tower Of Pisa Tuscany Italy
Two famous landmarks are situated side by side in the town of Pisa, namely the Cathedral and famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Tuscany, Italy.
Conveniently the famous crooked tower and the monumental cathedral of Pisa are closely together. The perfectly straight contructed cathedral shows the actual crookedness of the tower and makes it ...
Two famous landmarks are situated side by side in the town of Pisa, namely the Cathedral and famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Tuscany, Italy.
Conveniently the famous crooked tower and the monumental cathedral of Pisa are closely together. The perfectly straight contructed cathedral shows the actual crookedness of the tower and makes it ...
Winter Landscape Pinzgau Austria
Frozen trees after a hoarfrost add to the winter landscape of Pinzgau in the Alps of Austria, Europe.
A line of frozen trees stands in the vincinity of a cree whose moisture is responsible for these wonders of ice on their branches. When the sun comes out over the mountains in the Pinzgau region of ...
Frozen trees after a hoarfrost add to the winter landscape of Pinzgau in the Alps of Austria, Europe.
A line of frozen trees stands in the vincinity of a cree whose moisture is responsible for these wonders of ice on their branches. When the sun comes out over the mountains in the Pinzgau region of ...
Eilean Donan Scottish Castle Picture
A magically time to photograph the Eilean Donan Scottish Castle is during the blue hour with reflections on the waters of Loch Duich.
The very neat castle of Eilean Donan sits on a small island in Loch Duich near Dornie, Scotland. The castle is one of the most famous ones of scottish castles, not only because of staring as the McLeods ...
A magically time to photograph the Eilean Donan Scottish Castle is during the blue hour with reflections on the waters of Loch Duich.
The very neat castle of Eilean Donan sits on a small island in Loch Duich near Dornie, Scotland. The castle is one of the most famous ones of scottish castles, not only because of staring as the McLeods ...
Fort Augustus Neptunes Staircase Scotland
Neptunes Staircase, the 7 locks of Fort Augustus, are illuminated in green during the evenings in Scotland, UK.
The 7 locks in Fort Augustus at the banks of the famous Loch Ness representing one end of the caledonian canal, a canal for ships through the scottish mainland from the Loch Ness to the Atlantic ocean ...
Neptunes Staircase, the 7 locks of Fort Augustus, are illuminated in green during the evenings in Scotland, UK.
The 7 locks in Fort Augustus at the banks of the famous Loch Ness representing one end of the caledonian canal, a canal for ships through the scottish mainland from the Loch Ness to the Atlantic ocean ...
Mill Of Westgrossefehn Northwest Germany
A wind mill adorns the banks of a canal in Westgrossefehn in the Northwest of Germany, Europe.
The mill in Westgrossefehn on the northwest coast of Germany is neatly located at a canel where also sometimes colourful ships are anchoring and passing through.
A wind mill adorns the banks of a canal in Westgrossefehn in the Northwest of Germany, Europe.
The mill in Westgrossefehn on the northwest coast of Germany is neatly located at a canel where also sometimes colourful ships are anchoring and passing through.
Picture Of Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland
The Main Road called the The Royal Mile in Edinburgh bustles with activity in Scotland, Europe.
Through the whole length of Edinburghs old town from the Holyrood Castle on the lower end up to the Burgh of Edinburgh on the hill a mile away, the Royal Mile, Edinburghs main street leads the visitor ...
The Main Road called the The Royal Mile in Edinburgh bustles with activity in Scotland, Europe.
Through the whole length of Edinburghs old town from the Holyrood Castle on the lower end up to the Burgh of Edinburgh on the hill a mile away, the Royal Mile, Edinburghs main street leads the visitor ...
Wallace Monument Image Scotland UK
The Wallace National Monument which sits atop the Abbey Craig, commemorates a 13th century Scottish hero by the name of William Wallace.
The monument of William Wallace, the famous Braveheart can be seen on the hill opposite to the famous Stirling Castle, former scottish kings residence in southern Scotland.
The Wallace National Monument which sits atop the Abbey Craig, commemorates a 13th century Scottish hero by the name of William Wallace.
The monument of William Wallace, the famous Braveheart can be seen on the hill opposite to the famous Stirling Castle, former scottish kings residence in southern Scotland.
Attractions Volterra Tuscany Italy
A city gifted with stunning architecture and steeped in history, Volterra one of the must see tourist attractions in Tuscany, Italy.
During a stroll through the ancient city of Volterra in Tuscany region in Italy one can discover some very beautiful details like this statue on a rooftop.
A city gifted with stunning architecture and steeped in history, Volterra one of the must see tourist attractions in Tuscany, Italy.
During a stroll through the ancient city of Volterra in Tuscany region in Italy one can discover some very beautiful details like this statue on a rooftop.
Picture Of Stonehaven Harbour Scotland
An important harbour since the 1500's, Stonehaven was the only safe haven from north easterly gales in Scotland.
Stonehaven, best know for its proximity to Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire, also has to over some sights for itself. The small boat harbor, mostly used for fishing and recreational boating, offers ...
An important harbour since the 1500's, Stonehaven was the only safe haven from north easterly gales in Scotland.
Stonehaven, best know for its proximity to Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire, also has to over some sights for itself. The small boat harbor, mostly used for fishing and recreational boating, offers ...
Cathedral Of Florence Tuscany Italy
A cross graces the entrance of the Cathedral of Florence, better known as the Duomo or Santa Maria del Fiore in the capital city of Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Holy cross in front of the great cathedral in the heart of the most magnificent city of Tuscany, Firenze, or Florence, or Florenz.
A cross graces the entrance of the Cathedral of Florence, better known as the Duomo or Santa Maria del Fiore in the capital city of Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Holy cross in front of the great cathedral in the heart of the most magnificent city of Tuscany, Firenze, or Florence, or Florenz.
St Andrews Cathedral Ruins Scotland
Besides a few walls, gates, towers, and foundations which remain partially intact, the Cathedral of St Andrews which was completed in 1318 AD, now lies in ruins.
Golfers may know St.Andrews as the city, where their sport was invented. But not only golfers come to St.Andrews these days. The heritage in this city, including the castle high above the sea and the ...
Besides a few walls, gates, towers, and foundations which remain partially intact, the Cathedral of St Andrews which was completed in 1318 AD, now lies in ruins.
Golfers may know St.Andrews as the city, where their sport was invented. But not only golfers come to St.Andrews these days. The heritage in this city, including the castle high above the sea and the ...
Lindau Lighthouse Lake Constance Germany
The entrance to the Lindau harbor on Lake Constance in Germany, features a Lighthouse and statue of a lion.
The picturesque city of Lindau on the southern end of Lake Constance offers a very nice harbor area with the famous lighthouse and lion gurading the entrance to the small boat harbor.
The entrance to the Lindau harbor on Lake Constance in Germany, features a Lighthouse and statue of a lion.
The picturesque city of Lindau on the southern end of Lake Constance offers a very nice harbor area with the famous lighthouse and lion gurading the entrance to the small boat harbor.
Three Chimes Dolomites Italy
The Three Chimes (Tre Chimes) formation in the Dolomites range in the Alto Adige area of Northern Italy, Europe.
The magnificient formation of the three chimes in the Dolomites area, the southern part of the alps in northern Italy. Seen here with autumn colours on the few vegetation.
The Three Chimes (Tre Chimes) formation in the Dolomites range in the Alto Adige area of Northern Italy, Europe.
The magnificient formation of the three chimes in the Dolomites area, the southern part of the alps in northern Italy. Seen here with autumn colours on the few vegetation.
Beaver Creek Yukon Summer Night
Even at midnight during a clear summer night, the sun can still be seen sitting just below the horizon at Beaver Creek in the Yukon, Canada.
This beautiful scenery was seen on a small pond near Beaver Creek, Yukon. Although the sun is setting here during the summer nights, it never gets real dark and leaves the landscape bathed in a beautiful light ...
Even at midnight during a clear summer night, the sun can still be seen sitting just below the horizon at Beaver Creek in the Yukon, Canada.
This beautiful scenery was seen on a small pond near Beaver Creek, Yukon. Although the sun is setting here during the summer nights, it never gets real dark and leaves the landscape bathed in a beautiful light ...
Scenic Northern Vancouver Island Flight
On a fine day during a flight between Vancouver and Port Hardy on Northern Vancouver Island the views are very scenic.
During a flight from Vancouver to Northern Vancouver Island this beautiful light illuminated the plane itself and the sun coast beneath us.
On a fine day during a flight between Vancouver and Port Hardy on Northern Vancouver Island the views are very scenic.
During a flight from Vancouver to Northern Vancouver Island this beautiful light illuminated the plane itself and the sun coast beneath us.
Rosslyn Chapel Interior Ceiling Roslin Scotland
A remarkable piece of Scottish heritage and architecture, building of the Rosslyn Chapel has been ongoing since construction began in 1446.
The ancient chapel of Rosslyn 10 miles south of Edinburgh is one of the hot spots of the freemasonry and Templar movement. It is said that in it's variety of frescos and statues some very special secrets ...
A remarkable piece of Scottish heritage and architecture, building of the Rosslyn Chapel has been ongoing since construction began in 1446.
The ancient chapel of Rosslyn 10 miles south of Edinburgh is one of the hot spots of the freemasonry and Templar movement. It is said that in it's variety of frescos and statues some very special secrets ...
City Palace Architecture Jaipur India
The fine lines of the City Palace in Jaipur, India are a blend of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal architecture.
Another residence for the Maharadja of Jaipur which is still in use by the descendants of the old rulers family, is the colourful city palace in Jaipur. While most parts of the Palace are a museum ...
The fine lines of the City Palace in Jaipur, India are a blend of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal architecture.
Another residence for the Maharadja of Jaipur which is still in use by the descendants of the old rulers family, is the colourful city palace in Jaipur. While most parts of the Palace are a museum ...
Trinity Church Monument New York
A September 11 monument stands outside Trinity Church in memory of the tragic event in New York, USA.
The tiny trinity church not far from ground zero, the Sep 11 site, hosts some unique memorabila to the historic events. The Root of a destroyed tree is on display here for everyone to remember the tragic events ...
A September 11 monument stands outside Trinity Church in memory of the tragic event in New York, USA.
The tiny trinity church not far from ground zero, the Sep 11 site, hosts some unique memorabila to the historic events. The Root of a destroyed tree is on display here for everyone to remember the tragic events ...
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