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The Sleeping Knight of the Tatra mountains
The Sleeping Knight of the Tatra mountains This formation is called the Sleeping Knight, there is a giant cross on the peak that is his nose. Mount Giewont one of the most distinctive of the Tatra peaks. This silhouette has long been likened to that of a Sleeping Knight, with his plumed helmet curling away at the westernmost extent.
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			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/kellyphotos/">Kelly Cheng</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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<p>The 19 km return hike to Engels Peak Base Camp climbs from the Wakhan Valley up to broad alpine meadows and a camp just below 4,000 m, with constant views of the Hindu Kush and the river valley far below.<br />
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A narrow mountain trail climbs from a broad, dry valley floor towards high pastures, gradually lifting above the Panj River and patchwork fields of the Wakhan Valley.  As the path zigzags higher, the landscape opens into a vast panorama of snow‑streaked Hindu Kush peaks on the far horizon and the wide, river‑cut valley dropping away below.<br />
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Higher up, the trail follows a slim irrigation channel etched into steep mountainsides, with short grass and loose stones underfoot and a sharp drop to the side.  Occasional shepherds’ paths and grazing animals hint at human presence, but the overall feeling is of big, empty mountain country under a huge sky.<br />
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Near the base camp around 3,950 m, the terrain softens into open highland meadows scattered with streams and low tufts of grass, framed by the sheer rock walls and glaciers of Engels Peak rising abruptly ahead.  Turning back toward the valley, the view stretches unbroken over rolling brown ridges, the green ribbon of the Wakhan Corridor and, beyond it, a serrated skyline of white Hindu Kush summits.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/kellyphotos/">Kelly Cheng</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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<p>The 19 km return hike to Engels Peak Base Camp climbs from the Wakhan Valley up to broad alpine meadows and a camp just below 4,000 m, with constant views of the Hindu Kush and the river valley far below.<br />
<br />
A narrow mountain trail climbs from a broad, dry valley floor towards high pastures, gradually lifting above the Panj River and patchwork fields of the Wakhan Valley.  As the path zigzags higher, the landscape opens into a vast panorama of snow‑streaked Hindu Kush peaks on the far horizon and the wide, river‑cut valley dropping away below.<br />
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Higher up, the trail follows a slim irrigation channel etched into steep mountainsides, with short grass and loose stones underfoot and a sharp drop to the side.  Occasional shepherds’ paths and grazing animals hint at human presence, but the overall feeling is of big, empty mountain country under a huge sky.<br />
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Near the base camp around 3,950 m, the terrain softens into open highland meadows scattered with streams and low tufts of grass, framed by the sheer rock walls and glaciers of Engels Peak rising abruptly ahead.  Turning back toward the valley, the view stretches unbroken over rolling brown ridges, the green ribbon of the Wakhan Corridor and, beyond it, a serrated skyline of white Hindu Kush summits.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/kellyphotos/">Kelly Cheng</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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<p>The 19 km return hike to Engels Peak Base Camp climbs from the Wakhan Valley up to broad alpine meadows and a camp just below 4,000 m, with constant views of the Hindu Kush and the river valley far below.<br />
<br />
A narrow mountain trail climbs from a broad, dry valley floor towards high pastures, gradually lifting above the Panj River and patchwork fields of the Wakhan Valley.  As the path zigzags higher, the landscape opens into a vast panorama of snow‑streaked Hindu Kush peaks on the far horizon and the wide, river‑cut valley dropping away below.<br />
<br />
Higher up, the trail follows a slim irrigation channel etched into steep mountainsides, with short grass and loose stones underfoot and a sharp drop to the side.  Occasional shepherds’ paths and grazing animals hint at human presence, but the overall feeling is of big, empty mountain country under a huge sky.<br />
<br />
Near the base camp around 3,950 m, the terrain softens into open highland meadows scattered with streams and low tufts of grass, framed by the sheer rock walls and glaciers of Engels Peak rising abruptly ahead.  Turning back toward the valley, the view stretches unbroken over rolling brown ridges, the green ribbon of the Wakhan Corridor and, beyond it, a serrated skyline of white Hindu Kush summits.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/daveowensphotos/">Dave Owens (Widnes)</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/daveowensphotos/55387505597/" title="Faith Carved in Wood – The Church of the Pentecost"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55387505597_290bac84fd_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Faith Carved in Wood – The Church of the Pentecost" /></a></p>

<p>Standing before the Wooden Church of the Pentecost, this intricately carved memorial cross reflects the rich woodworking traditions of rural Transylvania. Originally built around 1672 in central Transylvania and later relocated to the ASTRA Museum near Sibiu, the church is a fine example of the region's remarkable wooden ecclesiastical architecture. Together, the carved crucifix and timber church illustrate centuries of craftsmanship, faith and cultural heritage preserved in one of Romania's most important open-air museums.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/196030800@N02/">sophie_bouw</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/196030800@N02/55387483737/" title="Lago Moro, Northern Italy"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55387483737_c622fe050f_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Lago Moro, Northern Italy" /></a></p>

<p>Lago Moro, about 380 m above sea level, is a small lake in Northern Italy in the beautiful Val Camonica. You can walk around it in just a couple of hours, but the landscape is quite varied and the quiet is wonderful.<br />
Picture taken in the morning, just after the mist had been driven away by the sun</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/193137390@N05/">Images By Lima</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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<p>A washerman, or dhobi, works inside one of the concrete washing pens at the historic Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat in Mumbai, India. Standing knee-deep in water, he rhythmically washes garments by hand while water sprays through the air, capturing a moment of skilled labour that has remained largely unchanged for generations.<br />
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Presented in black and white, the photograph highlights the physical nature of the work, the textures of water and stone, and the enduring tradition of one of the world's largest open air laundries.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/cosimoss/55387443222/" title="The London Eye"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55387443222_9a9d22e4ee_m.jpg" width="240" height="148" alt="The London Eye" /></a></p>

<p>River Thames<br />
Uber Boat<br />
London</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/bvi4092/">bvi4092</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bvi4092/55388503118/" title="A rare sight - Antillean Crested Hummingbird Perched on a Branch in a Garden in Grenada"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388503118_1315038ec0_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="A rare sight - Antillean Crested Hummingbird Perched on a Branch in a Garden in Grenada" /></a></p>

<p>A rare sight - Antillean Crested Hummingbird Perched on a Branch in a Garden in Grenada</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tatumiettinen/55388334606/" title="The scale"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388334606_4d50e84c93_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="The scale" /></a></p>

<p>A tiny speck in a massive world. Walking along the volcanic slopes of Iceland really puts things into perspective. The way the light carved through the valley and highlighted the vibrant moss against the dark volcanic soil was unforgettable.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/spelio/">spelio</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/spelio/55387419407/" title="A long wander in the fenced off part of the Botanic Gardens."><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55387419407_57c732787a_m.jpg" width="240" height="118" alt="A long wander in the fenced off part of the Botanic Gardens." /></a></p>

<p>Fenced off from feral animals..</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lrod/">75CentralPhotography</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lrod/55388331401/" title="Distant Snow-Caps"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388331401_f6a3bf4e5c_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Distant Snow-Caps" /></a></p>

<p>Snow-capped mountains at Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/eliosk/">Elios.k</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/eliosk/55388671380/" title="Preposing"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388671380_db106d1105_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Preposing" /></a></p>

<p>Purpose-worn dress for a photoshoot in front of the, empty at the end of the day, Treasury in Petra, Jordan.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/eliosk/">Elios.k</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/eliosk/55388269501/" title="IGredible.."><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388269501_80df5f27e9_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IGredible.." /></a></p>

<p>Photoshoot in front of the, empty at the end of the day, Treasury in Petra, Jordan.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/sergesegal/">Sergiy Galyonkin</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sergesegal/55387311127/" title="Myrtle Beach"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55387311127_ec39b81c2c_m.jpg" width="240" height="149" alt="Myrtle Beach" /></a></p>


			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/90555815@N06/">Kevin Göthe</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/90555815@N06/55388405059/" title="Finlandia arriving in Tallinn, Estonia"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388405059_9360130c27_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Finlandia arriving in Tallinn, Estonia" /></a></p>

<p>Taken on a cruise with the Tallink Silja Line ferry Romantika</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/90555815@N06/">Kevin Göthe</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/90555815@N06/55388397139/" title="Viking XPRS in Tallinn, Estonia"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388397139_537b4d789f_m.jpg" width="240" height="149" alt="Viking XPRS in Tallinn, Estonia" /></a></p>

<p>Taken on a cruise with the Tallink Silja Line ferry Romantika</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/pericles_el_greco/">Pericles el Greco</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/pericles_el_greco/">Pericles el Greco</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/pericles_el_greco/">Pericles el Greco</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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