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Westerheversand Lighthouse, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Westerheversand Lighthouse, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Rising above the salt marshes along Germany"s North Sea coast, Westerheversand Lighthouse is instantly recognisable for its distinctive red-and-white stripes. Built between 1906 and 1908 on 127 heavy wooden piles driven into the sand, the 40-metre cast-iron tower has stood on the Eiderstedt Peninsula for more than a century, guiding ships through the North Sea. Two identical white keeper"s cottages flank the beacon, adding to its storybook appearance.Desktop Version
Khairul Manazil, New Delhi
Khairul Manazil, New Delhi
Delhi has no shortage of monuments built by emperors. But opposite Purana Qila stands one that tells a different story. Built in 1561–62, Khairul Manazil was commissioned by Maham Anga, Emperor Akbar"s powerful foster mother and wet nurse. Its name, meaning "the most auspicious of houses," has a clever hidden detail. The Persian letters of Khairul Manazil form a chronogram corresponding to 969 AH, the Islamic calendar year of its completion.Desktop Version
Lake Fyans, Grampians National Park, Victoria, Australia
Lake Fyans, Grampians National Park, Victoria, Australia
At first glance, today"s image looks more like a drowned woodland than a lake. Bare tree trunks emerge from the water, their reflections stretching across the surface as the Grampians glow in the distance. This is Lake Fyans, a man-made off-stream reservoir at the foot of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park in Victoria, Australia. Part of the regional Wimmera-Mallee water supply system, it also draws anglers with its brown and rainbow trout and trophy-sized redfin.Desktop Version
Old Town Hall, Bamberg, Germany
Old Town Hall, Bamberg, Germany
Perched above the Regnitz River, Bamberg"s Old Town Hall is one of Germany"s most distinctive landmarks. According to local legend, the town"s bishop refused to give citizens land for their town hall, so they created their own artificial island in the river by driving wooden piles into the riverbed. The building that rose there became a symbol of civic independence and remains one of Bavaria"s most photographed scenes.Desktop Version
Beech tree in a cereal field, Hampshire, England
Beech tree in a cereal field, Hampshire, England
A beech tree stands alone amid golden fields near East Meon in Hampshire, providing a striking focal point in the rolling landscape of England"s South Downs National Park. Agriculture has shaped these chalk hills for centuries, and farming remains an important part of the region today. The area"s free-draining chalk soils support extensive arable farming, with wheat and barley among the most common crops. Throughout the summer, these crops ripen in the fields before harvest transforms the countryside into a patchwork of gold and stubble.Desktop Version
Gabit Keni Beach near Ankola, Karnataka
Gabit Keni Beach near Ankola, Karnataka
When people think of South India, they often picture spice trade routes, classical music, folk traditions and a coastline shaped by centuries of maritime life. Follow Karnataka"s Arabian Sea coast to the quieter shores of Gabit Keni Beach near Ankola, where fishing remains part of everyday life.Desktop Version
Aerial view of Olvera, Andalusia, Spain
Aerial view of Olvera, Andalusia, Spain
Ever wondered why Andalusia is one of Spain"s best-known regions? Flamenco, tapas, Moorish architecture and extensive olive groves all play a part. Beyond its famous cities, you"ll find historic places like Olvera. Surrounded by more than 2 million olive trees, this village developed as a strategic frontier settlement shaped by centuries of change. The Castle of Olvera still watches over the town, while the Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation dominates the skyline below. Visit La Cilla Cultural Center to discover Olvera"s medieval history and traditions.Desktop Version
Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte dAzur, France
Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte dAzur, France
In September, the French Riviera is bathed in softer light, and the Mediterranean vegetation begins to regain its vibrancy. Along the coast, rosemary, wild thyme and Aleppo pine scent the air, while sailboats drift across the sheltered waters of Villefranche-sur-Mer.Desktop Version
California sea lions, offshore Mexico, Pacific Ocean
California sea lions, offshore Mexico, Pacific Ocean
A day at the beach is rarely quiet when California sea lions are around. With their booming barks, playful personalities and a knack for stealing the spotlight, these marine mammals know how to put on a show.Desktop Version
Cadini di Misurina, Dolomites, Veneto, Italy
Cadini di Misurina, Dolomites, Veneto, Italy
The image captures the jagged skyline of Cadini di Misurina at sunrise in Veneto, northeastern Italy. Visitors heading towards nearby Tre Cime di Lavaredo often come for the famous route only to find their attention hijacked by the Cadini. Part of the Dolomites, these needle-like peaks reaching more than 2,800 metres at their highest point seem sculpted for drama. The twist? They started out as ancient coral reefs.Desktop Version