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Luxor Temple, Egypt. The Mosque of Abu el-Haggag stands atop part of the temple, adjoining the Court of Ramses II just inside the entrance to the temple. The mosque was built at a time when the temple itself was burried under sand. The builders of the mosque positioned it precariously atop the stone that they found. Subsequently, when the temple was found and excavated, the townspeople decided their mosque should stay. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Karnak Luxor Amon Amun tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities ruins temple tomb pylon wall column pillar ramp ancient 'ancient Egypt' Thebes Theban Thebian Mut Konsu Amun-Min Khonsu carving Ramses 'Ramses II' statue colossus colossi Amenophis 'Amenophis III' mosque 'Abu el-Haggag'
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Luxor Temple, Egypt. The Mosque of Abu el-Haggag stands atop part of the temple, adjoining the Court of Ramses II just inside the entrance to the temple. The mosque was built at a time when the temple itself was burried under sand. The builders of the mosque positioned it precariously atop the stone that they found. Subsequently, when the temple was found and excavated, the townspeople decided their mosque should stay. © Rick Collier






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  • Oia Town, Santorini, Greece. A multi-level patio and chairs await occupants for sunset cocktails, at a lovely purple cottage. Santorini is one of several islands that ring the blown-out remains of an ancient volcano, rising from the deep ocean in the Aegean Sea. The volcano exploded, leaving several islands surrounding a very deep patch of sea -- actually once the caldera of the volcano. The two large towns on Santorini, Oia and Fira towns, overlook the caldera. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Santorini Oia cliff cave home caldera Aegean Sea ocean sun stairs steps bright colors door doors window windows patio porch wall house home cottage bungalow
  • Oia Town, Santorini, Greece. The exposed portions of houses and patios seem to be built directly atop one-another. Santorini is one of several islands that ring the blown-out remains of an ancient volcano, rising from the deep ocean in the Aegean Sea. The volcano exploded, leaving several islands surrounding a very deep patch of sea -- actually once the caldera of the volcano. The two large towns on Santorini, Oia and Fira towns, overlook the caldera. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Santorini Oia cliff cave home caldera Aegean Sea ocean sun stairs steps bright colors door doors window windows patio porch wall chair table lounge
  • Oia Town, Santorini, Greece. The exposed portions of houses and patios seem to be built directly atop one-another. Santorini is one of several islands that ring the blown-out remains of an ancient volcano, rising from the deep ocean in the Aegean Sea. The volcano exploded, leaving several islands surrounding a very deep patch of sea -- actually once the caldera of the volcano. The two large towns on Santorini, Oia and Fira towns, overlook the caldera. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Santorini Oia cliff cave home caldera Aegean Sea ocean sun stairs steps bright colors door doors window windows patio porch wall chair table lounge
  • Oia Town, Santorini, Greece. The exposed portions of houses and patios seem to be built directly atop one-another. Santorini is one of several islands that ring the blown-out remains of an ancient volcano, rising from the deep ocean in the Aegean Sea. The volcano exploded, leaving several islands surrounding a very deep patch of sea -- actually once the caldera of the volcano. The two large towns on Santorini, Oia and Fira towns, overlook the caldera. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Santorini Oia cliff cave home caldera Aegean Sea ocean sun stairs steps bright colors door doors window windows patio porch wall chair table lounge
  • Oia Town, Santorini, Greece. Flowers help frame the painted concrete front of a small shop. Santorini is one of several islands that ring the blown-out remains of an ancient volcano, rising from the deep ocean in the Aegean Sea. The volcano exploded, leaving several islands surrounding a very deep patch of sea -- actually once the caldera of the volcano. The two large towns on Santorini, Oia and Fira towns, overlook the caldera. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Santorini Oia cliff cave home caldera Aegean Sea ocean sun stairs steps bright colors door doors window windows wall flower flowers shop shops store storefront
  • Fira Town, Santorini, Greece. Fira town spreads across the top of Santorini. Santorini is one of several islands that ring the blown-out remains of an ancient volcano, rising from the deep ocean in the Aegean Sea. The volcano exploded, leaving several islands surrounding a very deep patch of sea -- actually once the caldera of the volcano. The two large towns on Santorini, Oia and Fira towns, overlook the caldera. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Santorini Fira cliff cave home caldera Aegean Sea ocean sun stairs steps bright colors door doors window windows wall cross bell bell tower belltower Greek Orthodox Church chapel window windows door doors shutter shutters town city cityscape skyline
  • Fira Town, Santorini, Greece. The exposed portions of houses and patios seem to be built directly atop one-another. Santorini is one of several islands that ring the blown-out remains of an ancient volcano, rising from the deep ocean in the Aegean Sea. The volcano exploded, leaving several islands surrounding a very deep patch of sea -- actually once the caldera of the volcano. The two large towns on Santorini, Oia and Fira towns, overlook the caldera. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Greece Santorini Fira cliff cave home caldera Aegean Sea ocean sun stairs steps bright colors door doors window windows patio porch wall chair table lounge cruise ship harbor mooring moorings
  • Amanoka Villa, Discovery Bay, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. A lovely secluded beach and everything you need for a beach holiday await at the exclusive Amanoka Villa. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Jamaica Discovery Bay Dry Harbor Bay Amanoka Villa tropical island paradise beach summer fun relaxation swimming pool shade tree blue green water white sand beach rust rusty anchor decoration
  • The Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA. The historic El Tovar hotel stands atop the cliff at the edge of the Grand Canyon. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> US USA Arizona Grand Canyon Colorado River valley 'El Tovar' hotel view sun shadow day daylight tree trees cliff overlook river bed riverbed
  • Sedona, Arizona. Sedona sits in a valley, surrounded by picturesque rock formations, buttes, and mesas. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> US USA Arizona Sedona hiking trail desert tree trees rest calm relax serene scenic view red sand red rocks rocky mesa butte mountain cliff cliffs
  • Luxor Temple, Egypt. The Mosque of Abu el-Haggag stands atop part of the temple, adjoining the Court of Ramses II just inside the entrance to the temple. The mosque was built at a time when the temple itself was burried under sand. The builders of the mosque positioned it precariously atop the stone that they found. Subsequently, when the temple was found and excavated, the townspeople decided their mosque should stay. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Karnak Luxor Amon Amun tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities ruins temple tomb pylon wall column pillar ramp ancient 'ancient Egypt' Thebes Theban Thebian Mut Konsu Amun-Min Khonsu carving Ramses 'Ramses II' statue colossus colossi Amenophis 'Amenophis III' mosque 'Abu el-Haggag'
  • Luxor Temple, Egypt. The Mosque of Abu el-Haggag stands atop part of the temple, adjoining the Court of Ramses II just inside the entrance to the temple. The mosque was built at a time when the temple itself was burried under sand. The builders of the mosque positioned it precariously atop the stone that they found. Subsequently, when the temple was found and excavated, the townspeople decided their mosque should stay. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Karnak Luxor Amon Amun tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities ruins temple tomb pylon wall column pillar ramp ancient 'ancient Egypt' Thebes Theban Thebian Mut Konsu Amun-Min Khonsu carving Ramses 'Ramses II' statue colossus colossi Amenophis 'Amenophis III' mosque 'Abu el-Haggag'
  • Three civilizations at Luxor, Egypt. From the main road, one looks across cane fields to a village and then a town, with the Deir el-Bahri (Temple of Hatshepsut) dominating the scene from the mountains beyond. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Karnak Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River'farm cane village town temple monument Hatshepsut pharoah mountain palm tree 'Deir el-Bahri'
  • Souvenir shop and tombs near the necropolis, west bank of the Nile near Luxor, Egypt. A souvenir shop stands in the shadow of ancient tombs, probably belonging to nobles and tomb builders to the kings interred in the Valley of the Kings, just on the other side of these mountains. Though only kings and queens could be interred in the royal valleys, high nobles and the tomb builders were permitted to create their own burial places nearby. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Karnak Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple tomb monument souvenir shop town village 'Valley of the Kings' necropolis
  • Egyptian town of Gurna, west bank of the Nile near Luxor, Egypt. A poor Egyptian town stands in the shadow of ancient tombs, probably belonging to nobles and tomb builders to the kings interred in the Valley of the Kings, just on the other side of these mountains. Though only kings and queens could be interred in the royal valleys, high nobles and the tomb builders were permitted to create their own burial places nearby. The residents of these small towns are mostly the families of the original tomb-builders, who were the only people in ancient Egypt to reside on the west bank of the Nile River. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Karnak Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple tomb monument souvenir shop town village 'Valley of the Kings' necropolis
  • Red Sea, Dahab, the Sinai, Egypt. A sign offers undeveloped sea-front land (real estate) for sale by the Red Sea. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt 'Red Sea' 'Ras Mohammed' Dahab Sharm 'Sharm el-Sheikh' 'Sharm al-Shaykh' seashore Sinai Bedouin arab sea view land advertisement real estate for sale
  • Lake Thoreau, Reston, Virgina, USA. The bright colors of autumn leaves reflect in a completely calm lake. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> Lake Thoreau Reston Virgina fall color lake reflection serene serenity reflections tree trees leaves autumn peace calm relax relaxing relaxation colors nature
  • Reston, Virginia, USA. A streetlight illuminates snow falling on a walking path at night. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> Reston Virginia USA snow snowfall light streetlight after dark cold winter path walkway illumination
  • "Fall Display" - Seasonal decorations on display on the sidewalk. Ocean Grove, New Jersey, USA.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> USA "New Jersey" NJ "Ocean Grove" Ocean Grove sidewalk display wares market shop store pumpkins scarecrow flower flowers table dolls seasonal fall autumn thanksgiving Halloween
  • "Sampler Inn" Ocean Grove, New Jersey, USA<br /> <br /> <br /> USA "New Jersey" NJ "Ocean Grove" Ocean Grove sidewalk "Sampler Inn" renovation repair work empty
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