Werelds
Op avontuur door cultuur, wanderlust en curiousity
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Elephant bottoms in neat arrangement
African elephants of type Loxodonta africana at Hapoor Dam waterhole in Addo Elephant National Park.
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Exploring the mysteries of Tibet
Portrait of an old wrinckled man wearing a hat nearby the Taer temple
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Surferdude giving thumbs up to afternoon waves
Man with long blonde hair walks his dog towards the Supertubes beachfront at Jeffreys Bay while making a conversation about the swell that might arrive in the afternoon.
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Dramatic sunrays while driving downhill towards bay
At Steenbras street looking towards Buffels Bay from Brenton On Sea. Waves seen rolling onto shore. Brenton-on-Sea is a settlement and seaside resort town 15km west of Knysna in Eden District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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Woman passing eroded building with fence
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Portrait of peacock feathered carnival actrice
At costume gathering in front of Arsenale on Castello street.
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Narrow idyllic Venetian canal with old houses
Seen from Calle Seconda del Cristo.
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Red classic car passing by Cuba sign
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Walking the dog around Arniston houses
Located in the Overberg region on the Cape South coast, nearby Cape Agulhas. Previously known as Waenhuiskrans, an Afrikaans name meaning literally "Wagon house cliff", after a local sea cave large enough to accommodate a wagon and a span of oxen. Originating from a fishing community, Arniston has also become a holiday destination. It is characterized by lime-washed and thatched houses, which remain unspoiled and have been declared a national monument in its entirety.
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Soaking up Pacific Island life in French Polynesia
Local tattoo and sculpture artist in his garden filled with sculptures and artistic expressions
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Male greater Kudu in natural habitat
A Kudu is a species of antelope belonging to the genus of Tragelaphus. At Addo Elephant National Park.
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Fisherman on lake lifting cone shaped net
Authentic fishermen applying traditional Myanmarian fishing techniques, using a stick and a cone shaped net made of bamboo or cane together with rope, they move around using a one leg rowing technique unique to the Inle, Taunggyi region.
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Meerkats running behind Elephants
The meerkat or suricate is a small carnivoran belonging to the mongoose family. It is the only member of the genus Suricata. At Addo Elephant National Park.
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Nurse in traditional attire in old street
Nurse passing by wide angle traffic mirror on cobblestone street on Rua Das Hortas.
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Colorful costume and mask at Carnival of Venice
During Carnival of Venice 2016 in effort for the annual 'la maschera più bella', or 'most beautiful mask' competition. At Piazza San Marco waterfront, with Island of Saint Giorgio Maggiore and Gondolas in background.
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Large waste dump on mountain top
Enormous garbage dump above the clouds near Tram Ton Pass and O Quy Ho village in the Sapa district. Garbage, Waste management, Illegal dumping, Environmental hazard, Consumerism impact.
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Mountains and dunes around False Bay
From Baden Powell Drive, Pelikan Park.
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Feet passing by wall scriptures
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Men on boat rear moving away from Cape Town
Two men holding on to rear boat rail, while the boat jets away from Cape Town towards Robben Island.
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Fishing industry along Cape Coast shore
People on shore working hard on the fishing fleet, below Victoria Road
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Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB), Red Tide
Climate Change effects seen from viewpoint at Tsitsikamma national park. Monkey on rock overlooking ocean with red tide visible.
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Wrinkled hand pointing two fingers
Man with umbrella expresses a handsign behind his back, while waiting to cross the road.
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Birds eye view of Old Harbour Museum
Man seated at bright red pole amidst an empty historic whaling ramp at Old Harbour Museum along Marine Drive.
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Mysterious frog pond with serene beauty
Cat Ba island frog pond is passed along the hiking trail crossing the island, a dark and muddy small lake with cotton like dots floating on the surface.
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Pale Chanting Goshawk in tree
The pale chanting goshawk is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. This hawk breeds in southern Africa. At Addo Elephants National Park.
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Sunflower field below U Bein bridge
Dense field of tall sunflowers below U Bein bridge. The bridge with resting hut rising above.
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Man on roof of hut in workers area
Muslim man wearing taqiyah cap on roof of primitively built house, drying a bag on a line. House built with cement blocks and patches of rough cement to fill up the holes. In an alley off Al Ashat Street.
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Cyclist passes corroded wall
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Road crossing at Robben Island lighthouse
Located on Minto Hill. Originating from 1864, it stands 18 metres tall. It is the only South African lighthouse to utilise a flashing light instead of a revolving light. Its beam is visible for 24 nautical miles.
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Door handle of Muizenberg Beach house
Green and yellow. Muizenberg is a popular leisure escape situated along the beach, as a suburb of Cape Town. It is located where Cape Peninsula curves round to the east on the False Bay coast. It's colorful Victorian beach houses are still in use, and a major sight for the village, though turning ramshackle with the passing of time.
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Fisherman with beard filleting fish
Senior man with beard and baseball cap, using a knife to filet a freshly caught fish while seated on the concrete ramp of Paul do Mar harbor. Paul do Mar is a civil parish in the municipality of Calheta, in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira.
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Hay roles scattered across vast fields
Large agricultural fields in the direction of Cape Agulhas from Swellendam.
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Senior woman laughing at foot of stupa
Senior woman at Yethkha Baha stupa
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Locals at Souq Waqif in evening
Souq Waqif, meaning "the standing market" is noted for selling traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. It is also home to dozens of restaurants and Shisha lounges. Although it dates back at least a hundred years, it was renovated in 2006 to conserve its traditional architectural style.
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Oldtimer cars in dilapidated street
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Families enjoying a day at Camps Bay beachfront
Children in playground amidst palm trees and rhododendron trees, Lions Head Mountain peak in background.
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Soaking up Pacific Island life in French Polynesia
A small polynesian style beachhut under a palmtree, surrounded by savage palm tree growth and boats on the dry.
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Nuns in queue for entering Basilica De San Marco
Catholic nuns awaiting access into Venice great Cathedral, in preparation they're reading their booklets.
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