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Scenic view of Pabucdere river and Black Sea in Kirklareli Turkey

Scenic view of Beysehir Lake and goats Turkey

Seljuk Melik Gazi Turbah dated 1118 and Euphrates in Kemah Erzincan Turkey

Euphrates River and Kemaliye town Erzincan Turkey

Historical Armenian Aprank Monastery and Surp Hovhannes Church in Erzincan Turkey

Bride and women in traditional wedding ceremony, Tercan erzincan Turkey

Bride and women in traditional wedding ceremony, Tercan erzincan Turkey

Scenic view of Ihlara Valley and Melendiz River Turkey

Scenic view of Ihlara Valley and Melendiz River Turkey

Scenic view of Ihlara Valley and Melendiz River Turkey

Indigenous woman and daughter in Loc Valley Kastamonu Turkey

Sarpa, Sarpa salpa, and melanurus on a sea grass bed Gökova Bay Turkey

Satellite view of Black Sea and Marmara Sea

Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Al Haram Mosque and Kabaa Saudi Arabia

Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Al Haram Mosque and Kabaa Saudi Arabia

Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Al Haram Mosque and Kabaa Saudi Arabia

Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Al Haram Mosque and Kabaa Saudi Arabia

Reef scenic with corals, sponges and halimeda algea Sulawesi Indonesia

Clark anemonefish, Amphiprion clarkii, and cleaner shrimps, Periclimenes sp. Sulawesi Indonesia

Traditional house in Birecik Urfa with livestock and pigeon nests on, Turkey.

Istanbul scene with a ferry and minarets, Turkey

Panoramic view of Golden Horn and Bosporus, Istanbul Turkey

Scenic view of Istanbul at night, Galata Tower and modern buildings, Turkey

Istanbul scene with a ferry and minaret, Turkey

Panoramic view of Golden Horn and Bosporus, Istanbul Turkey

Scenic view of Istanbul, Galata Tower and modern buildings, Turkey

St Sophia and Asian side of Istanbul Turkey

Ethiopian brother and sister Ethiopia

Chew Bet Crater and caravan in Southern Ethiopia

Clear cut forest for agriculture in North Sulawesi Indonesia

Female lion and her cub, Panthera leo, feeding on their zebra prey Serengeti Tanzania

Female lion and her cub, Panthera leo, feeding on their zebra prey Serengeti Tanzania

Female lion and her cub, Panthera leo, feeding on their zebra prey Serengeti Tanzania

Female lion with radio collar and her cubs, Panthera leo, Serengeti Tanzania

Confiscated skulls and bones in Mago National Park Ethiopia

Confiscated skulls and skins in Mago National Park Ethiopia

Surma women and girl baking corn and grinding west of Omo River Ethiopia

Surma women and girl grinding corn west of Omo River Ethiopia

Scenic view of Simien Mountains and lobelia plants Ethiopia

Relief of saint wearing a turban and bearing a cross, Rock Hewn Church Lalibela Ethiopia

Tigris River and ancient city of Hasankeyf, Batman Turkey.

Street musicians, maracas, claves and double bass Trinidad Cuba

Cathedral and Plaza Major Trinidad Cuba

Moncado Barracks Museum poster of Marti and Fidel Santiago Cuba

Plaza de la Cathedral musiciand and womanHavana Cuba

Plaza de la Cathedral musiciand and womanHavana Cuba

Street scene and Capitolio Havana Cuba

Mural of Cuban flag and Che Guevara Old Havana Cuba

Mural of Cuban flag and Che, Vieja Havana Cuba

Gran Teatro de la Havana and Capitolio building Havana Cuba

Hamel street modern and stylish Cuban painting Havana Cuba

Plaza Vieja restaurants and cafés Havana Cuba

Plaza Vieja restaurants and cafés Havana Cuba

Curious arched historical building and 1958 Chevy Havana Cuba

Knidos ancient city theater and sailing boats Datca Peninsula Turkey

Knidos ancient city theater and sailing boats Datca Peninsula Turkey

Trocadero Café Kleber and Metro station Paris France

Louvre Museum and Pyramid Paris France

Louvre Museum and visitors Paris France

Louvre Museum and Pyramid Paris France

Louvre Museum and Pyramid Paris France

Louvre Museum and Pyramid Paris France

Concorde Square and Big wheel Paris France

Concorde Square and Big wheel Paris France

Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elsyées Paris France

Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elsyées Paris France

Old Town Metz Cathedral and houses Lorraine France

Old Greek Church and Minaret, Zeytinbağ Village, Trilye, Turkey

Poppies and Daisies, Trilye, Turkey

Apolyont (Ulubat) Lake with Small Fishing Boat and Traditional House, Bursa, Turkey

Apolyont (Ulubat) Lake with Small Fishing Boat and Mosque, Bursa, Turkey

Şehzadebaşı and Süleymaniye Mosques Istanbul Turkey

Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia at dusk Istanbul Turkey

Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia at dusk Istanbul Turkey

Istanbul Archaeology Museum Turkey

Nusretiye Mosque and Bosphorus Tophane Istabul Turkey

Suleiman Mosque and Golden Horn Istanbul Turkey

Hagia Sophia interior Istanbul Turkey

Ephesus St. Basilica and Isa Bey Mosque Selcuk Izmir Turkey

Turbe Tomb of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Turbe Tomb of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Mount Erciyes and Sultansazlığı Kayseri Turkey

Sabanci Mosque and Old Roman Tas Bridge on Seyhan River Adana Turkey

Sabanci Mosque and Old Roman Tas Bridge on Seyhan River Adana Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Mardin city stone carved minarets and mosques.

Aerial view of Avanos and Kizilirmak River, Nevsehir Turkey.

Aerial view of Avanos and Kizilirmak River, Nevsehir Turkey.

Hagia Sofia and Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey

Topkapı Palace and Bosphorus Istanbul Turkey

Street scene from Bergama town and children cycling Izmir Turkey.

The ruins of the Temple of Trajan and amphitheatre in Pergamon Bergama Turkey

Phaselis ancient city and Olympos Mountain, Turkey

Dogubeyazit Castle and Beyazit Mosque Agri Turkey

Banded shrimpgoby, Cryptocentrus cinctus, and shrimp, Alpheus sp., Sulawesi Indonesia.

Filamented flasher wrasses male and harem of females, Paracheilinus filamentosus, Sulawesi Indonesia

Eyup Mosque and Fountain by night, Istanbul

Topkapi Palace and Bosphorus, Istanbul

The Hermitage Grand Stairs Terebenin and statues St Petersburg Russia

The Hermitage Column and Square St Petersburg Russia

The Hermitage Blue and white ceiling room St Petersburg Russia

The Hermitage Column and Square St Petersburg Russia

The Hermitage Grand Stairs and Sculpture Gallery St Ptersburg Russia

The Hermitage Grand Stairs and Sculpture Gallery St Ptersburg Russia

St Petersburg Institute of Literature and Rostral Column Russia

St Petersburg Philharmonic Hall and people Russia

St Petersburg Hermitage Square Admiralty and building Russia

St Petersburg theater and concert ticket booth Russia

Russian Museum Poster of Mejerchold and Golovin St Petersburg Russia

Marata Street Scene and signs, St Petersburg Russia

Canal view and St Isaac Cathedral St Petersburg Russia

Bronze and granite sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland, Vigeland Park Oslo Norway

Bronze and granite sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland, Vigeland Park Oslo Norway

Bronze and granite sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland, Vigeland Park Oslo Norway

Bronze and granite sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland, Vigeland Park Oslo Norway

Bronze and granite sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland, Vigeland Park Oslo Norway

Bronze and granite sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland, Vigeland Park Oslo Norway

Bronze and granite sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland, Vigeland Park Oslo Norway

Bronze and granite sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland, Vigeland Park Oslo Norway

Bronze and granite sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland, Vigeland Park Oslo Norway

Bronze and granite sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland, Vigeland Park Oslo Norway

Radhuset at night and Nobel Center installation Oslo Norway

Oslo Harbour Nobel Peace Center and Radhuset through installation Norway

Oslo Harbour Nobel Peace Center and Radhuset through installation Norway

Lofoten is an archipelago and a traditional district in the county of Nordland, Norway.

Lofoten is an archipelago and a traditional district in the county of Nordland, Norway.

Reef scenic and rainforest above Raja Ampat Indonesia

Reef scenic and rainforest above Raja Ampat Indonesia

Reef scenic and rainforest above Raja Ampat Indonesia

Coral reef scene and spine cheek anemonefishes, Raja Ampat Indonesia

Soft corals and reef scenic, Raja Ampat Indonesia

Blue and yellow damsels over branching hardcorals Raja Ampat Indonesia

Fusiliers and surgeonfishes swimming over the reef Raja Ampat Indonesia

Bluespot shrimpgoby, Cryptocentrus sp., and shrimp Raja Ampat Indonesia

Scenic view of Batanta Island and a sailing boat, Raja Ampat Indonesia

Scenic view of Batanta Island and a sailing boat, Raja Ampat Indonesia

Scenic view of Batanta Island and a sailing boat, Raja Ampat Indonesia

Scenic view of Batanta Island and a sailing boat, Raja Ampat Indonesia

Il Duomo di Firenze Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore and San Lorenzo Basilica Firenze Italy

Aerial view of belltower campanile and Florence Tuscany Italy

Aerial view from Brunelleschi Dome looking down on belltower campanile and Florence Tuscany Italy

Aerial view of Akyaka and Azmak River Gokova Turkey

Aerial view of Akyaka and Azmak River Gokova Turkey

Aerial view of Okluk Bay and boats Gokova Turkey

Aerial view of Boncuk Bay and Sedir Island Gokova Turkey

Aerial view of Boncuk Bay and Sedir Island Gokova Turkey

Aerial view of Boncuk Bay and Sedir Island Gokkova Turkey

Topkapi Palace and boat crossing Bosphorus Istanbul

Topkapi Palace and boat crossing Bosphorus Istanbul

Topkapi Palace and boat crossing Bosphorus Istanbul

Topkapi Palace and boat crossing Bosphorus Istanbul

Karakoy Port and Bosphorus Istanbul

Karakoy Port and Bosphorus Istanbul

Blue Mosque and boat crossing Bosphorus Istanbul

Blue Mosque and boat crossing Bosphorus Istanbul

Blue Mosque and boat crossing Bosphorus Istanbul

Hagia Sophia and boat crossing Bosphorus Istanbul

Blue Mosque and boat crossing Bosphorus Istanbul

Hagia Sophia and boat crossing Bosphorus Istanbul

Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and boats crossing Bosphorus Istanbul

Hagia Sophia and boat crossing Bosphorus Istanbul

Hagia Sophia and boat crossing Bosphorus Istanbul

Hagia Sophia and boat crossing Bosphorus Istanbul

Scenic view of Galata Golden Horn and Eminonu Istanbul

Fotomodels and beggar in gothic quarter, Barcelona Spain

The Thinker Le Penseur by Auguste Rodin and Basilica Pilar, Zaragoza Spain.

The Thinker Le Penseur by Auguste Rodin and Basilica Pilar, Zaragoza Spain.

The Thinker Le Penseur by Auguste Rodin and Basilica Pilar, Zaragoza Spain.

The Thinker Le Penseur by Auguste Rodin and Basilica Pilar, Zaragoza Spain.

The Thinker Le Penseur by Auguste Rodin and Basilica Pilar, Zaragoza Spain.

The Thinker Le Penseur by Auguste Rodin and Basilica Pilar, Zaragoza Spain.

The Thinker Le Penseur by Auguste Rodin and Basilica Pilar, Zaragoza Spain.

Street scene and Basilica Pilar, Zaragoza Spain.

Relief depicting the struggle of Athena and the Gigantes, Aphrodisias Roman 2nd AD, Istanbul Archaeology Museum Turkey.

Statue of Oceanus, 2nd century AD, Ephesus, and disc thrower behind, Istanbul Archaeology Museum Turkey.

Fethiye Wooden Boat and Swimmers Southern Turkey

Hotel de Ville and Sine River, Paris France

Louvre and Pyramid Paris France

Hotel de Ville and ont d'Arcoles, Paris France

Hotel de Ville and Sine River, Paris France

The witchery ad and church Royal Mile, Scotland, Great Britain

The witchery ad and church Royal Mile, Scotland, Great Britain

Old and new Buildings in Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain

Old and new Buildings in Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain

Old and new Buildings in Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain

Father and son on bike Royal Mile, Scotland, Great Britain

Scenic view of Gstaad and first snoe of the year, Oberland Switzerland

Desert areas in Konya Plain and volcanic cones Turkey

Nomadic herders tents and sheeps in Kesis Mountains Erzincan Turkey

Shepherd and sheeps in Kesis Mountains Erzincan Turkey

Aerial view of Amasya city and ancient rock tombs, Black Sea Turkey

Aerial view of Amasya city and ancient rock tombs, Black Sea Turkey

Aerial view of Amasya city and ancient rock tombs, Black Sea Turkey

Aerial view of the ruins of Heracleia and Kapikiri Village, Bafa Lake Turkey

Flamingos and ancient Heracleia ruins in Bafa Lake National Park Turkey

Ancient Heracleia ruins and Latmos Mountains in Bafa Lake National Park Turkey

Aerial view of the ruins of Heracleia and Kapikiri Village, Bafa Lake Turkey

Shepherd girls and livestock, Ardanuc Artvin Turkey

Shepherd and livestock, Central Anatolia Konya Turkey

Shepherds and livestock, Central Anatolia Konya Turkey

Shepherds and livestock, Central Anatolia Konya Turkey

Shepherds and livestock, Central Anatolia Konya Turkey

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African elephant (Loxodonta africana), and buffalo, Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater

Man and grandson, Kackar Mountains, Rize Turkey

Knidos lighthouse and scenic view of Mediterranean Datca Turkey

Reliefs and statues from Seljuks on the tower of Diyarbakir Fortress Turkey

Lion and double headed eagle statues from Seljuks on the tower of Diyarbakir Fortress Turkey

Women dancing and entertaining in a traditional village wedding of Eagean region Turkey.

Ancient tomb and arc in Patara from Lykia-Pamphylia Turkey

Mountain lakes Karagol and Cini in Bolkar Range Taurus Mountains Turkey

Poppies and wild flowers in Isparta , Turkey .

Shepherd and sheep herd in Kelkit, Gumushane Turkey.

Women in traditional wedding costumes Saros Bay Turkey. Bride and groom relatives wear different colors.

Exceptional view of Sumela Monastery on steep cliif of Karadag, Zigana Mountains, Trabzon Turkey.

Friday pray in open air mosque of Zigana Mountains, Trabzon Turkey.

Higlander women dancing in their traditional costumes in Kadirga Highland Festival, Zigana Mountains, Trabzon Turkey.

Historical Greek Santa ruins in Dumanli Village, Zigana Mountains, Trabzon, Turkey.

Friday pray in open air mosque of Zigana Mountains, Trabzon Turkey.

Exceptional view of Sumela Monastery on steep cliif of Karadag, Zigana Mountains, Trabzon Turkey.

Rafting in Dalaman River and ancient Byzantine stone Bridge, Fethiye Turkey.

Dalaman River and ancient Akkopru Bridge from Byzantine time, Fethiye Turkey.

Scenic view of Razor Edge and Suvla Bay, Galipoli Peninsula, Turkey.

Aerial view of Dalyan wetland and Iztuzu beach, Fethiye Turkey.

Painting on the walls of ancient residential houses in Ephesos. Houses dated as B.C. 4 century

Fairy aintings on the walls of ancient residential houses in Ephesos.

Peach festival and beauty contest in Guzelyayla Village, Mersin Turkey.

Scenic view of Mount Erciyes and Yay Lake, Kayseri Turkey.

Scenic view of Mount Erciyes and dried lake area, Kayseri Turkey.

Scenic view of Avipanak Yaylasi and stone houses, Rize Turkey.

Statues and reliefs in Ephesus ancient city, Turkey.

Artemis Temple ruins. Background Ayasuluk Hill, Byzantium Castle and St. Jone Basilica, Ephesus Turkey.

Statues and reliefs in Ephesus ancient city, Turkey.

Oxbow lake and wetland area of Menderes River , Turkey.

Fall colors of black pine, leech and aspen trees in Amanos Mountains, Taurus Range Hatay Turkey

Fall colors of black pine, leech and aspen trees in Amanos Mountains, Taurus Range Hatay Turkey

Livestock and shepherds in ancient city of Hasankeyf along Tigris River, Turkey.

Zeynelbey Tomb, Hasankeyf Turkey. Akkoyunlular Principality had this tomb built

Tigris River and Diyarbakir Fortress, Turkey.

Tigris River and ancient city of Hasankeyf, Batman Turkey

Cirali beach stream and reed flowers, Olympos Antalya Turkey

Sultansazligi Wetland and Ramsar Site in Erciyes dried by wrong government policies in 2002, Turkey.

Bolluk Lake breeding habitat for various marine and water birds , central Anatolia , after serious dry year almost entirely dried.

Fall colors and waterfalls, Erfelek Western Black Sea Mountains, Turkey.

Lindos and the Acropolis, Rhodes Greece.

European Union Stars and Logo

European Union Stars and 1 Euro

European Union Stars and Bull

European Union Stars and sculpture

Money Pig with Euro Notes and 1-Euro coins

Bear, Bull and the stars of the European Union

Mountainbiker acrossing waterfall and mountain stream by rope nationalpark of Kalkalpen Austria

Mountainbiker acrossing waterfall and mountain stream by rope nationalpark of Kalkalpen Austria

Girl carrying boy and dog in a wagon, USA

Friends from Latin America, the USA and Korea playing Baseball, USA

Tobogganing - family with two children, Austria, Alps

Easter Candy Sweets and Eggs

Easter Candy Sweets and Eggs

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunny

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunny

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunny

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunny

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunny

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunnies

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunnies

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunnies

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunnies

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunnies

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunny

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunnies

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunnies

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunny

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunnies

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunny

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunnies

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunnies

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunnies

Easter Candy Sweets and Chick

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunny

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunnies

Easter Candy Sweets, Bunny and Euros

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunnies

Easter Candy Sweets, Bunny and Euros

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunnies

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunnies

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunnies

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunnies

Easter Candy Sweets and Bunny

African elephant (Loxodonta africana), Grey and White Elephant, Namibia, Etosha NP

Giant Panda (Ailuropoda Melanoleuca) China

China, Sichuan, Wolong giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), keeper feeding two years old Giant Pandas

China, Sichuan, Wolong giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), four two years old Giant Pandas, China

China, Sichuan, Wolong Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)

China, Sichuan, Wolong (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), Giant Panda

China, Sichuan, Wolong giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), Giant Panda

Nusretiye Mosque and historical peninsula at the background with Hagaia Sophia, Hagia Irene and Blue Mosque Istanbul Turkey

Nusretiye Mosque and historical peninsula at the background with Hagaia Sophia, Hagia Irene and Blue Mosque Istanbul Turkey

Nusretiye Mosque and historical peninsula at the background with Hagaia Sophia, Hagia Irene and Blue Mosque Istanbul Turkey

Nusretiye Mosque and historical peninsula at the background with Hagaia Sophia, Hagia Irene and Blue Mosque Istanbul Turkey

Nusretiye Mosque and historical peninsula at the background with Hagaia Sophia, Hagia Irene and Blue Mosque Istanbul Turkey

Nusretiye Mosque and historical peninsula at the background with Hagaia Sophia, Hagia Irene and Blue Mosque Istanbul Turkey

Phanar Greek Orthodox College is the oldest surviving and most prestigious Greek Orthodox school in Istanbul, Turkey

Blue Mosque and obelisk, Sultan Ahmet Istanbul Turkey

Firuzaga Mosque and Blue Mosque, Istanbul Turkey

Blue Mosque and obelisk, Sultan Ahmet Istanbul Turkey

Ferry and Galata Tower, Golden Horn, Bosphorus Istanbul Turkey

Panoramic view of Holden Horn and Bosporus Istanbul Turkey

El Nazar Church, Cappadocia Turkey

Hagia Sophia, general interior view, with colonnade, arches, gallery, Islamic inscription of God and Virgin with Christ Child blessing.

Hagia Sophia, general interior view, with colonnade, arches, gallery, Islamic inscription of God and Virgin with Christ Child blessing.

Ruins of the medieval Armenian city of Ani and Akhurian River Kars Turkey

Ruins of the medieval Armenian city of Ani and Akhurian River Kars Turkey

Saint George Castle and houses, Lisbon Portugal

Bicycle and colorful window detail Lisbon Portugal

Cinar Beach scene and tourists in Gokova Bay Marmaris Turkey

Gemiler Island and ancietn ruins Fethiye Turkey

Clock tower and Yivli (grooved) minaret Antalya Turkey

Clock tower and Yivli (grooved) minaret Antalya Turkey

Hagia Sophia and Bosphorus, Istanbul Turkey

Muslim woman and her daughter, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Basel and Rhine River, Switzerland

O Connell Bridge and River Liffey, Dublin Ireland

Scenic view of cliffs and ocean in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland

Scenic view of cliffs and ocean in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland

Scenic view of cliffs and ocean in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland

Charley Toorop, "Dinner with Friends" (Maaltijd der vrienden), 1932-1933. Oil on canvas. The people portrayed here represent merely a fraction of Toorop's broad circle of friends. Toorop's main intention was to create a group portrait in the tradition of

Between Laanila and the Prospector's Gold Mine (Prospektorin kaivos), Lapland (Lappi), Finland

Deutzer Brucke and Rhein, Koln, North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany

Street scene with bikers from Oude Groenmarkt and Grote Kerk (Sint Bavokerk), Haarlem, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Lutheran Cathedral (Tuomiokirkko) and Statue of Tsar Alexander II, Senate Square (Senaatintori), Helsinki, Finland

Church tower and cathedral Nieuwe Kerk and Maria van Jessekerk from Westvest 36c, Delft, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Church tower and cathedral Nieuwe Kerk and Maria van Jessekerk from Westvest 36c, Delft, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Church tower and cathedral Nieuwe Kerk and Maria van Jessekerk from Westvest 36c, Delft, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Traditional Dutch boats in De Kolk and Nieuwe Kerk, Delft, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Church tower and cathedral Nieuwe Kerk and Maria van Jessekerk from Westvest 36c, Delft, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Binnenhof and Hofvijver, Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Parnassia and Noordzee, National Park Zuid-Kennemerland, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Mauritshuis, Torentje and Hofvijver, Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Minarets of Edirne, Selimiye Mosque and Three Minarets Mosque, Turkey

Beyazit Mosque and Mental Hospital, Health Museum Edirne Turkey

Beyazit Mosque and Mental Hospital, Health Museum Edirne Turkey

Beyazit Mosque and Mental Hospital, Health Museum Edirne Turkey

Tlos is one of the most important religious centers of the Lycian region in Antalya province of Turkey. It is known as the city where mythological hero Bellerophon and his winged flying horse Pegasus lived, Fethiye, Turkey

Tlos is one of the most important religious centers of the Lycian region in Antalya province of Turkey. It is known as the city where mythological hero Bellerophon and his winged flying horse Pegasus lived, Fethiye, Turkey

Tlos is one of the most important religious centers of the Lycian region in Antalya province of Turkey. It is known as the city where mythological hero Bellerophon and his winged flying horse Pegasus lived, Fethiye, Turkey

Tlos is one of the most important religious centers of the Lycian region in Antalya province of Turkey. It is known as the city where mythological hero Bellerophon and his winged flying horse Pegasus lived, Fethiye, Turkey

Tlos is one of the most important religious centers of the Lycian region in Antalya province of Turkey. It is known as the city where mythological hero Bellerophon and his winged flying horse Pegasus lived, Fethiye, Turkey

Tlos is one of the most important religious centers of the Lycian region in Antalya province of Turkey. It is known as the city where mythological hero Bellerophon and his winged flying horse Pegasus lived, Fethiye, Turkey

Tlos is one of the most important religious centers of the Lycian region in Antalya province of Turkey. It is known as the city where mythological hero Bellerophon and his winged flying horse Pegasus lived, Fethiye, Turkey

Tlos is one of the most important religious centers of the Lycian region in Antalya province of Turkey. It is known as the city where mythological hero Bellerophon and his winged flying horse Pegasus lived, Fethiye, Turkey

Tlos is one of the most important religious centers of the Lycian region in Antalya province of Turkey. It is known as the city where mythological hero Bellerophon and his winged flying horse Pegasus lived, Fethiye, Turkey

Tlos is one of the most important religious centers of the Lycian region in Antalya province of Turkey. It is known as the city where mythological hero Bellerophon and his winged flying horse Pegasus lived, Fethiye, Turkey

Tlos is one of the most important religious centers of the Lycian region in Antalya province of Turkey. It is known as the city where mythological hero Bellerophon and his winged flying horse Pegasus lived, Fethiye, Turkey

Mosque and the Mount Ararat, Turkey

Taurus Mountain Range and Ceyhan River Turkey

Sunset scene and historical mosques, Van Turkey

Sunset scene and historical mosques, Van Turkey

Winter scene of Akdamar Island Church and Van Lake Turkey

Winter scene of Akdamar Island Church and Van Lake Turkey

Winter scene of Akdamar Island Church and Van Lake Turkey

Winter scene of Akdamar Island Church and Van Lake Turkey

Winter scene of Akdamar island church and Van lake Turkey

Winter scene of Akdamar Island Church and Van Lake Turkey

Winter scene of Akdamar Island Church and Van Lake Turkey

Winter scene of Akdamar Island Church and Van Lake Turkey

St. Paulos well and Miralay Ali Bey Mosque Tarsus Turkey

Old city Tarsus and American Collage Turkey

Miralay Ali Bey Mosque and Paulos' well, Tarsus Turkey

Landscape of mountains and fyords in Tierra del Fuego, Southern Chile.

Glacier in Seno Pia fyord, in Tierra del Fuego, Southern Chile.

Ottoman Bridge and Beyazit Mosque with Mental Hospital, Health Museum Edirne Turkey

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

People Praying in Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Ottoman Bridge and Beyazit Mosque with Mental Hospital, Health Museum Edirne Turkey

Beyazit Mosque and Mental Hospital, Health Museum Edirne Turkey

Beyazit Mosque and Mental Hospital, Health Museum Edirne Turkey

Beyazit Mosque and Mental Hospital, Health Museum Edirne Turkey

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Beyazit Mosque and Mental Hospital, Health Museum Edirne Turkey

Beyazit Mosque and Mental Hospital, Health Museum Edirne Turkey

Beyazit Mosque and Mental Hospital, Health Museum Edirne Turkey

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Galata Bridge and Eminonu from Rustem Pasha Mosque Istanbul

Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus and the Bridge, Istanbul Turkey

Ancient Hasankeyf City and Tigris River, Turkey

Scenic view of Mardin city and historical city graveyard, Turkey

Scenic view of Rio de Janeiro and Sugar Loaf Mountain, Brazil.

Cable car and Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Palace of Culture (Palac Kultury i Nauki) from the corner of ul. Swietokrzyska and ul. Marszalkowska, Warszawa, Mazowieckie, Poland

Matt Talbot Bridge and International Financial Services Centre, Dublin, Ireland

WEH Lecky Statue and Reading Room, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Avoca and River Avonmore, County Wicklow, Ireland

Hall of Benevolence and Longevity (Renshou Dian), Summer Palace (Yihe Yuan), Beijing, China

Gate between the Cloud Dispelling Hall (Paiyun Dian) and the Long Corridor (Chang Lang), Summer Palace (Yihe Yuan), Beijing, China

Statue of Confucius and Da Cheng Men (Gate), Confucius Temple (Kong Miao), Beijing, China

Wanfu Ge and Yongkang Ge (Pavilions , 1748-1750), Lama Temple (Yonghe Gong), Beijing, China

Old Town Belfry Tower and roof tops Boulogne-sur-Mer, Nord-Pas de Calais, France

Cathedral of Notre Dame Boulogne sur Mer Pas de Calais and historical city, France

Eiffel Tower and Alexandre III Bridge at night, Paris France

Eiffel Tower and Alexandre III Bridge at night, Paris France

National Assembly Bourbon Palace and Eiffel Tower at night, Paris France

Eiffel Tower and Alexandre III Bridge at night, Paris France

Pont Neuf and France Institute at night, Paris France.

Bodrum Harbor and castle Turkey

Washington Monument and the Capitol from the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC, USA

Campanile di Giotto and Il Duomo di Firenze (Cattedrale di S. Maria del Fiore), Firenze, Toscana, Italia

Campanile di Giotto and Il Duomo di Firenze (Cattedrale di S. Maria del Fiore), Firenze, Toscana, Italia

Piazza di San Firenze and Museo del Bargello, Firenze, Toscana, Italia

Between Lone Tree and Paw Hole, Coyote Buttes South, Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness

Tlos is one of the most important religious centers of the Lycian region in Antalya province of Turkey. It is known as the city where mythological hero Bellerophon and his winged flying horse Pegasus lived, Fethiye, Turkey

Tlos is one of the most important religious centers of the Lycian region in Antalya province of Turkey. It is known as the city where mythological hero Bellerophon and his winged flying horse Pegasus lived, Fethiye, Turkey

Tlos is one of the most important religious centers of the Lycian region in Antalya province of Turkey. It is known as the city where mythological hero Bellerophon and his winged flying horse Pegasus lived, Fethiye, Turkey

Old Village and Ruins of Stratonikea Mugla Turkey

Marmaris City and Marina, Turkey

Marmaris City and Tour Boats, Turkey

Marmaris City and Marina, Turkey

Marmaris City and Marina, Turkey

Marmaris City and Marina, Turkey

Marmaris City and Marina, Turkey

Marmaris City and Marina, Turkey

Marmaris City and Marina, Turkey

Marmaris Marina with Sailboats, Turkey

Marmaris City, Castle and Marina, Turkey

Manavgat River and Bridge Southern Turkey

Scenic view of of Kekova Island and Kalekoy from Simena Castle, Kas Antalya Turkey

Scenic view of of Kekova Island and Kalekoy from Simena Castle, Kas Antalya Turkey

Kas City and Marina in Southern Coast of Turkey

Clock tower and Yivli (grooved) minaret Antalya Turkey

Clock tower and Yivli (grooved) minaret Antalya Turkey

Clock tower and Yivli (grooved) minaret Antalya Turkey

Aerial view of Nile and cairo at dusk, Egypt.

Wild flowers Primula sp., and Ronuncula sp. near Avaspi Glacier, Cilo Mountain, Turkey.

The arm and skull of prophet John (Ioannes) and its golden case, !st century A.D., Topkapi Palace, Istanbul Turkey.

Turkish prime minister Tayyib Erdogan and his wife in Topkapi Palace, Istanbul.

Scuba divers and swimmers in Gokova Bay Marmaris Turkey.

Palestinian boy with riffle and knife, Gazza Palestine.

Palestinian children protesting Israel, Gazza Palestine.

Palestinian children protesting Israel, Gazza Palestine.

Demolished cars by Israeli forces in the streets of Beytullahim Palestine.

Palestinian protesters in front of Al Omer Mosque, Gazza Palestine.

Demolished houses by Israeli forces in Cenin, Palestine.

Man in a shock in front of his demolished house in Cenin, Palestine

Children on the streets in curfew, Nablus, Palestine.

Women mourning for their son killed by Israeli soldiers, Gazza Palestine.

Palestinian mother and son mourning for their son, Gazza Palestine.

Old Jerusalem fortress and Damascus Gate.

Gazza beach refugee camp and poverty scene, Palestine.

Pecherska Lavra Monastery and Dinyeper River, Kiev Ukraine.

Weekend fair of Ukranian Public Architecture and Rural Life Museum, Kiev Ukraine.

Young girls carrying water and tea, Aras Valley, Kars Turkey.

Sedir Island and Gokova Bay, Marmaris Turkey.

Cleopatra Beach and tourists, Sedir Island, Gokova Bay, Marmaris Turkey.

Scenic view of amphitheatre and boats on the background, Sedir Island, Gokova Bay, Marmaris Turkey.

Gold melting and processing workplaces of Sardes ancient city, Turkey.

The gymnasium at Sardes and Turkish town of Sart behind, Turkey.

Shepherd and sheep flock around the temple of Artemis at Sardes, Turkey.

Shepherd and sheep flock around the temple of Artemis at Sardes, Turkey.

Lion statues and marble table in the synagogue of Sardes. It has been dated to the third century CE and occupied a long hall on the south side of the gymnasium.

Lion statues and marble table in the synagogue of Sardes. It has been dated to the third century CE and occupied a long hall on the south side of the gymnasium.

Poppies and historical minaret from Seljuks, Foca Izmir.

Daisies and historical Seljuk Mosque, Foca Turkey.

Fishing boat in Fethiye Bay and magnificient coastline, Turkey.

Scenic view of Cunda ( Alibey ) Island and waterfront restaurants, Ayvalik Turkey.

Historical Monastery on Tavuk Island and Ayvalik town on the background, Turkey.

Fishing boat and olive fields on the background, Ayvalik Strait, Turkey.

Marine biologists Enric Sala and Enrique Ballesteros examining algal cover on the rocks, Olympos National Park, Adrasan Antalya Turkey.

Marine biologists Enric Sala and Enrique Ballesteros examining algal cover on the rocks, Olympos National Park, Adrasan Antalya Turkey.

Aerial view of Lake Van and Nemrut Mountain, Turkey.

Miniature depicting steppe war of Mongols and Oguz Turkic people, Fatih Album, Topkapi Palace Museum

Miniature depicting, nomadic Oguz people of Siberian steppes and horse, Fatih Album, Topkapi Palace Museum

Women building wish stones and praying in evliya seyit cemalettin turbah, Turkmanistan.

Miniature depicting nomads topkapi palace museum

Women relaxing and having sun under palm trees in La Villa Beach Resort, on the east coast of Zanzibar, Tanzania

Farm houses and mountains, Iceland.

Marmaris City and Marina, Turkey

Marmaris City and Marina, Turkey

Bodrum Castle and City, Turkey

Bodrum Castle and Boats, Turkey

Alanya Castle and Mosque, Turkey

Fortress and City of Alanya, Turkey

Fortress and City of Alanya, Turkey

Alanya Castle and City, Turkey

Alanya Castle and City, Turkey

Alanya Castle and City, Turkey

Alanya Castle and City, Turkey

Silkworms and silk production, Chang Mai Thailand.

132. Silkworms and silk production, Chang Mai Thailand.

Ancient city of Babylon, and animal figures on walls Iraq

Turkmen and Kurdish women collecting water from a well near Telafer castle Iraq

Moussul city and Tigris River Iraq.

Basra Port cargo ships and trucks Iraq

Damaged building by civil war time and poor families living, Beirut Lebanon.

Grand Canal between Wilton Terrace and Mespil Road, Dublin, Ireland

Elizabeth Bridge (Erzsebet hid) and Gellert Hill (Gellert-hegy) from Zsofia Föhercegne, Budapest, Hungary

Royal Palace (Budavari Palota) and the Chain Bridge (Szechenyi lanchid), Budapest, Hungary

Royal Palace (Budavari Palota) and the Chain Bridge (Szechenyi lanchid), Budapest, Hungary.

Danube (Duna) and Pest from Gellert Hill (Gellert-hegy), Budapest, Hungary

Between Elizabeth Bridge (Erzsebet hid) and Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid) from Gellert Hill (Gellert-hegy), Budapest, Hungary

Gellert Hotel and BME from Gellert Hill (Gellert-hegy), Budapest, Hungary.

Aerial view of Kilitbahir Castle and Dardanelles, Canakkale Turkey.

Modern Buildings and Boat at Shanghai Pudong Area, China

Harput Town sign and historical houses, Elazig Turkey

Keban Dam lake and Harput Village, Elazig Turkey

Keban Dam lake and Harput Village, Elazig Turkey

Aerial view of urbanization and environmental degradation, Istanbul Turkey.

Oil production and pollution due from poor methods, Turkmenistan

Oil production and pollution due from poor methods, Turkmenistan

Egyptian obelisk brought and erected at 00 by Byzantine Emperor Constantine, Sultanahmet, Istanbul

Scenic view of Divrigi Sivas Turkey

Historical stone carved enterance door of Darussifa hospital and Ulucami Mosque Divrigi Sivas Turkey

Pools in the Darussifa hospital and Ulucami Mosque Divrigi Sivas Turkey

Mother and Son on Bicycle Beijing, Beijing, China

Tiananmen Square Red Flags and Guard, Beijing, China

Tiananmen Square Red Flags and Guard, Beijing, China

Tiananmen Square Red Flags and Guard, Beijing, China

Tiananmen Square Red Flags and Guard, Beijing, China

Mao and guard, Tiananmen Square, Beijing China

Forbidden City and Chairman Mao, Tiananmen Square, Beijing China

Forbidden City and Chairman Mao, Tiananmen Square, Beijing China

Xian Great Mosque and Cyclist, P.R. of China

Xian Hot Springs chinese stairs and pagoda, P.R. of China

Xian Drum Tower and Mc Donald's, P.R. of China

Muslim Iraqi girl praying in imam Husein's Shrine Karbala Iraq

Holy place of shiites , Caliph Ali ( son in law of Mohammed ) Mosque and Shrine , Qufa Iraq .

Holy graveyard of shiites in Karbala Iraq

Shiites mourning around shrine of imam Husein Karbala Iraq

Shiites mourning in Imam Ali Mosque Nacaf Iraq

Shiites in crowds during Ashura festival in Karbala Iraq

Shiites mourning around shrine of imam Husein Karbala Iraq

Shiites women mourning in imam Husein's mosque Karbala Iraq.

Sunni and Shiites praying together in Imam Musa Kazim Mosque, Baghdad Iraq.

Sunni and Shiites praying together in Imam Musa Kazim Mosque, Baghdad Iraq.

Sunni and Shiites praying together in Imam Musa Kazim Mosque, Baghdad Iraq.

Sunni and Shiites praying together in Imam Musa Kazim Mosque, Baghdad Iraq.

Muslims praying in Musa Kazim Mosque Baghdat Iraq .

Muslims praying in Musa Kazim Mosque Baghdat Iraq .

Shiites in crowds during Ashura festival in Karbala Iraq

Shiites mourning around shrine of imam Husein Karbala Iraq

Shiites mourning around shrine of imam Husein Karbala Iraq

Shiites mourning around shrine of imam Husein Karbala Iraq

Shiites mourning around shrine of imam Husein Karbala Iraq

Shiites mourning around shrine of imam Husein Karbala Iraq

Elder people come to die in holy shrine of Husein in Karbala Iraq

Square at San Juan Chamula San Cristobal and Market Place in Chiapas Mexico

Mayan ruins and Beach at Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula Mexico

Church of San Juan Chamula San Cristobal and Market Place in Chiapas Mexico

Church of San Juan Chamula San Cristobal and Market Place in Chiapas Mexico

Church of San Juan Chamula San Cristobal and Market Place in Chiapas Mexico

Mayan ruins and Beach at Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula Mexico

Beach and the City Acapulco, Mexico

Mayan ruins and Beach at Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula Mexico

Mayan ruins and Beach at Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula Mexico

Mayan ruins and Beach at Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula Mexico

Beach and the City Acapulco, Mexico

Mayan ruins and Beach at Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula Mexico

Spice Bazaar and spices Istanbul Turkey

Ancient necropol and rock tombs, today used by shepherds and livestock, Lystra Konya Turkey.

Japanese fishing ship crew cutting and cleaning Bluefin tunas the most valuable commercial fish in the world, Eastern Mediterranean Turkey.

Japanese fishing ship crew cutting and cleaning Bluefin tunas the most valuable commercial fish in the world, Eastern Mediterranean Turkey.

Japanese fishing ship crew cutting and cleaning Bluefin tunas the most valuable commercial fish in the world, Eastern Mediterranean Turkey.

Japanese fishing ship crew cutting and cleaning Bluefin tunas the most valuable commercial fish in the world, Eastern Mediterranean Turkey.

Japanese fishing ship crew cutting and cleaning Bluefin tunas the most valuable commercial fish in the world, Eastern Mediterranean Turkey.

Japanese fishing ship crew cutting and cleaning Bluefin tunas the most valuable commercial fish in the world, Eastern Mediterranean Turkey.

Japanese fishing ship crew cutting and cleaning Bluefin tunas the most valuable commercial fish in the world, Eastern Mediterranean Turkey.

Japanese fishing ship crew cutting and cleaning Bluefin tunas the most valuable commercial fish in the world, Eastern Mediterranean Turkey.

Tourists in front of Giambologna's ''Rape of Sabine Women'' and ''Hercules beating the Centaur Nessus'' Piazza della Signoria

New bride girl and her sisters in remote village of Viransehir Urfa Turkey.

Relief of Hittite King Varpalavas and storm god, Ivriz Konya Turkey.

Sheeps and shepherd in rural Bitlis, Turkey.

Scenic view of a valley in Central Taurus Mountains, livestock and shepherd, Karaman Turkey.

Illustration of an Ottoman Janissary soldier depicting low rank, cook and firefighter soldiers, Military Museum Istanbul.

Janissary soldier and their symbol flag, Istanbul Turkey.

Tombs of Suleiman the magnificient and his wife Hurrem Sultan, Istanbul Turkey.

Endemic oaks, Quercus vulcanica, and cedars in western Anatolian Taurus Mountain range, Isparta Turkey.

Scenic view of Diyarbakir fortress where Mardin Kapi (gate) located and shanty town growing around, Turkey.

People living around the historical Diyarbakir fortress. Lions and double headed eagle figures are from Artuklu period 12th century.

Traditional pre-wedding bath of groom by sister of bride and friends. Tokat, Turkey.

Guilin Lake and bamboo rafts, P.R. of China

Shanghai Museum, P.R of China, Shanghai Museum Blue and white teapot

Ming Blue and White Vase, Shanghai Museum, P.R of China

Contrast of unrbanization and agricultural and pasture land, Istanbul Turkey.

Cirali beach stream and reed flowers, Olympos Antalya Turkey

Holy place of shiites, Caliph Ali ( son in law of Muhammed ) Mosque and Shrine, Qufa Iraq.

Holy place of shiites, Caliph Ali ( son in law of Muhammed ) Mosque and Shrine, Qufa Iraq.

Sultansazligi Wetland and Ramsar Site in Erciyes dried by wrong government polycies in 2002, Turkey.

Suzhou shop and girl, China

Suzhou Canals and yellow rickshaw, China

Reef scenic with soft corals and anthiases, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Reef scenic with soft corals and purple queen anthiases, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Reef scenic with crinoids and fusiliers, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Reef scenic with soft corals and fusiliers, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Reef closeup with bignose unicornfish, Naso vlamingii, and tubastrea corals, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Reef scenic with soft corals and fusiliers, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Reef closeup with emperor angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator, and tubastrea corals, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Reef scenic with tubastrea corals and anthiases, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Reef scenic with anthias and cardinalfishes, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Reef scenic with anthias and damselfishes, Rincha Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Reef scenic with colorful reef fishes and magnificient sea anemone, Rincha Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Reef scenic with colorful reef fishes and magnificient sea anemone, Rincha Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Reef scenic with anthias and damselfishes, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Reef scenic with anthias and surgeonfishes, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Colorful reef scenic with tubastrea hard corals and crinoids, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Colorful reef scenic with tubastrea hard corals and crinoids, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Colorful reef scenic with tubastrea hard corals and crinoids, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Reef scenic with amazing diversity of corals, invertebrates and fishes, Komodo National Park Indonesia.

Reef scenic with colorful corals and crinoids, Komodo National Park Indonesia.

Reef scenic with colorful corals and crinoids, Komodo National Park Indonesia.

Dense branching hard corals and brain coral. Damsels and anthiases howeirng above feeding on zooplankton. Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Reef scenic with colorful colors, sponges and other invertebrates, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Reef scenic with colorful colors, sponges and other invertebrates, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Residental buildings along Singapore River and Harbor, Singapore.

Mao and other statues Shanghai Old Market, P.R. of China

Li River Cruise and Tourists at Guilin, China

Modern Buildings and Minaret at Istanbul, Turkey

Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski and Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey

Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski and Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey

Esma Sultan Kiosk Ruins and Ortakoy Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

Circumcision boy and sister at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Dolmabahce Palace and Swiss Hotel on Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey

People eating fish and bread at Eminonu, Istanbul, Turkey

Mosque and Shrine of Imam Ali, Qufa Iraq.

Muslims praying in Imam Huseyin Mosque and shrine, Karbala Iraq.

Muslims praying in Imam Huseyin Mosque and shrine, Karbala Iraq.

Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress The Tower of London, England.

David Obura and Jim Margus surveying Kingman Reef between gray reef sharks.

David Obura coral expert and member of benthic team, in Kingman Reef.

Prawn goby and his partner prawn cleaning their burrow , Sulawesi Indonesia

Seafan and brittlestarfish, Sulawesi Indonesia.

Spider crab and coral goby on a wire coral Sulawesi Indonesia

Zermatt and Matterhorn at night Switzerland.

Voodoo ceremony, Haiti.

Voodoo ceremony, Haiti.

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In some Voodoo ceremonies, empty coffin is a gateway between people and world of death, Haiti.

Society Secret member in Haiti walking through sugar cane fields for their sacred ritual Bizango.

Society Secret member in Haiti walking through sugar cane fields for their sacred ritual Bizango.

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There are both evil and good "loas". Once the loa gets the control of the body, eyes of the person tells which loa he or she is carrying, Voodoo ceremony Haiti.

There are both evil and good "loas". Once the loa gets the control of the body, eyes of the person tells which loa he or she is under power, Voodoo ceremony Haiti.

Light and firework show over Bosphorus Bridge on 29 October 2007 Independence Day, Istanbul Turkey.

Light and firework show over Bosphorus Bridge on 29 October 2007 Independence Day, Istanbul Turkey.

Light and firework show over Bosphorus Bridge on 29 October 2007 Independence Day, Istanbul Turkey.

Light and firework show over Bosphorus Bridge on 29 October 2007 Independence Day, Istanbul Turkey.

Light and firework show over Bosphorus Bridge on 29 October 2007 Independence Day, Istanbul Turkey.

Light and firework show over Bosphorus Bridge on 29 October 2007 Independence Day, Istanbul Turkey.

Light and firework show over Bosphorus Bridge on 29 October 2007 Independence Day, Istanbul Turkey.

Light and firework show over Bosphorus Bridge on 29 October 2007 Independence Day, Istanbul Turkey.

Light and firework show over Bosphorus Bridge on 29 October 2007 Independence Day, Istanbul Turkey.

Light and firework show over Bosphorus Bridge on 29 October 2007 Independence Day, Istanbul Turkey.

Light and firework show over Bosphorus Bridge on 29 October 2007 Independence Day, Istanbul Turkey.

Light and firework show over Bosphorus Bridge on 29 October 2007 Independence Day, Istanbul Turkey.

Kelp forest display and fishes, Two Ocean Aquarium, cape Town, South Africa.

Kelp forest display and fishes, Two Ocean Aquarium, cape Town, South Africa.

Kelp forest display and fishes, Two Ocean Aquarium, cape Town, South Africa.

Urqhart Castle and Loch Ness, Scotland, the U.K.

Urqhart Castle and Loch Ness, Scotland, the U.K.

Urqhart Castle and Loch Ness, Scotland, the U.K.

Urqhart Castle and Loch Ness, Scotland, the U.K.

View of Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia from Asian Side of Istanbul, Turkey

View of Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia from Asian Side of Istanbul, Turkey

Phaselis ancient city and Olympos Mountain, Turkey

Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque during el Aid, Istanbul, Turkey

Yenicami and Nuruosmaniye Mosque at night Istanbul

Yenicami and Nuruosmaniye Mosque at night Istanbul

Yenicami and Nuruosmaniye Mosque at night Istanbul

Yenicami and Nuruosmaniye Mosque at night Istanbul

Aerial of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Golden Horn and Bosphorus at the background, Istanbul Turkey, ik

View of Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia from Asian Side of Istanbul, Turkey

View of Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia from Asian Side of Istanbul, Turkey

Bosphorus Fatih Sultan Mehmed Bridge and Bosphorous Istanbul, Turkey

Apartments and Terraces at Karakoy, View from Galata Tower, Istanbul, Turkey

Father and Daughter in an Istanbul Boat.

Stradun of Dubrovnik favourite promenade walk in Dubrovnik and Clock Tower, Croatia

Stradun of Dubrovnik favourite promenade walk in Dubrovnik and Clock Tower, Croatia

Stradun of Dubrovnik favourite promenade walk in Dubrovnik and Clock Tower, Croatia

Minceta Tower and a Sailboat, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik Old Town and Roofs Within the City Walls, Croatia

Dubrovnik Old Town and Roofs Within the City Walls, Croatia

Dubrovnik. Old Town , Panoramic View and Coast, Croatia

Dubrovnik. Old Town , Panoramic View and Coast, Croatia

Dubrovnik. Old Town , Panoramic View and Coast, Croatia

Franjo Tudman Bridge and Cruise ship in the Harbor of Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia

Franjo Tudman Bridge and Cruise ship in the harbor of Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia

Franjo Tudman Bridge and Cruise ship in the Harbor of Dubrovnik, Dalmatia, Croatia

Dubrovnik. Old Town , Panoramic View and Coast, Croatia

Dubrovnik. Old Town , Panoramic View and Coast, Croatia

Dubrovnik. Old Town , Panoramic View and Coast, Croatia

Dubrovnik. Old Town , Panoramic View and Coast, Croatia

Dubrovnik. Old Town , Panoramic View and Coast, Croatia

Dubrovnik. Old Town , Panoramic View and Coast, Croatia

Hotel and Beach at Ragusa, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Historic Old Town of Mostar and Bridge at Neretva River , Bosnia and Herzegovina

Historic Old Town of Mostar and Bridge at Neretva River , Bosnia and Herzegovina

Historic Old Town of Mostar and Bridge at Neretva River , Bosnia and Herzegovina

Historic Old Town of Mostar and Bridge at Neretva River , Bosnia and Herzegovina

Historic Old Town of Mostar and Bridge at Neretva River , Bosnia and Herzegovina

Historic Old Town of Mostar and Bridge at Neretva River , Bosnia and Herzegovina

Historic Old Town of Mostar at Neretva River , Bosnia and Herzegovina

Historic Old Town of Mostar with restaurants at Neretva River , Bosnia and Herzegovina

Split Harbor and Ferries , Croatia

Split Harbor and Ferries , Croatia

The witchery ad and church Royal Mile, Scotland, Great Britain

The witchery ad and church Royal Mile, Scotland, Great Britain

Old and new Buildings in Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain

Old and new Buildings in Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain

Street scene and traditional Sahel architecture in Agadez, Niger.

Nigerian men making show with scorpions and snakes in a market, Agadez, Niger.

Deer and calf crossing river, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming USA.

Mammoth Hot Springs and dead trees, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA.

Bison and calf, Yellowstone National Park Wyoming USA.

Red footed gull and chick, Rissa brevirostris, endemic to Bering Sea, St. George Island, Pribilof Islands.

Red footed gulls, Rissa brevirostris, endemic to Bering Sea, St. George Island, Pribilof Islands.

Scenic view of Chinguetti with thached roof houses, date palms and camels, Mauritania.

Male elephant seal and his harem, King George Island, Antarctica.

Historical Uadan city in Great Sahara deserted today, Mauritania.

Berberi man and camels crossing desert, Adrar Mauritania.

Dunes and date palms, Uadan Mauritania.

Sand dunes of Great Sahara, Adrar Mauritania.

Berberi man and camels crossing desert, Adrar Mauritania.

Sand dunes of Great Sahara, Adrar Mauritania.

Berberi men crossing desert, Adrar Mauritania.

Sunset in Fethiye Bay and sailing boat, Turkey.

Cirali beach stream and oliender flowers, Olympos Antalya Turkey.

Sunset in Fethiye Bay and sailing boat, Turkey.

Cirali beach stream and oliender flowers, Olympos Antalya Turkey.

Cirali beach stream and oliender flowers, Olympos Antalya Turkey.

Bodrum Harbor and town, Turkey.

Traditional whitewashed Bodrum house and oleanders blooming, Turkey.

Traditional whitewashed Bodrum house and oleanders blooming, Turkey.

Gumusluk, ancient Myndos Bay and crusing boats, Bodrum Turkey.

Gumusluk, ancient Myndos Bay and crusing boats, Bodrum Turkey.

Gumusluk, ancient Myndos Bay and crusing boats, Bodrum Turkey.

Boats and Restaurants at Yaliklavak , Bodrum , Turkey

Turkbuku bay and whitewashed houses, Bodrum Turkey.

Simi Island, houses and harbor, Greece.

Simi Island, houses and harbor, Greece.

Simi Island, houses and harbor, Greece.

Simi Island, houses and harbor, Greece.

Simi Island, houses and harbor, Greece.

Simi Island, houses and harbor, Greece.

Simi Harbor and houses, Greece.

Simi Harbor and houses, Greece.

Mosaic of Oceanus and Tethys, hillside houses, Ephesus Turkey.

Small amphitheatre and Arcadian way, Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey

Open air market and minaret of Alacati Mosque, Turkey.

Cesme Beach and muslim women with headscarves, Cesme Turkey.

Hotel and Watersports at Akyarlar Bodrum, Turkey

Scenic view of of Kekova Island and Kalekoy from Simena Castle, Kas Antalya Turkey.

Scenic view of Ucagiz Teimioussa from Simena and stylish house in Kalekoy, Kas Antalya Turkey.

Scenic view of of Kekova Island and Kalekoy from Simena Castle, Kas Antalya Turkey.

Scenic view of of Kekova Island and Kalekoy from Simena Castle, Kas Antalya Turkey.

Scenic view of of Kekova Island and Kalekoy from Simena Castle, Kas Antalya Turkey.

Scenic view of of Kekova Island and Kalekoy from Simena Castle, Kas Antalya Turkey.

Scenic view of of Kekova Island and boats anchored in Kalekoy from Simena Castle, Kas Antalya Turkey.

Scenic view of of Kekova Island and Kalekoy from Simena Castle, Kas Antalya Turkey.

Scenic view of of Kekova Island and Kalekoy from Simena Castle, Kas Antalya Turkey.

Uzuncarsi street and ancient rocktomb at dusk Kas, Antalya Turkey.

Uzuncarsi street and ancient rocktomb at dusk Kas, Antalya Turkey.

Gocek Harbor and Gocek Town, Fethiye Turkey.

Cruising ships in Bodrum Bay and Bodrum Marina, Turkey.

Sailing Boat and water sports in Bardakci Bay, Bodrum Turkey.

Sailing Boat and water sports in Bardakci Bay, Bodrum Turkey.

Piyale Pasa Mosque and Tulips in Emirgan Park Istanbul, Turkey

Piyale Pasa Mosque and Tulips in Emirgan Park Istanbul, Turkey

Piyale Pasa Mosque and Tulips in Emirgan Park Istanbul, Turkey

Yellow Kiosk and pool in Emirgan Park Istanbul, Turkey

Yellow Kiosk and Tulips in Emirgan Park Istanbul, Turkey

Pool and Tulips in Emirgan Park Istanbul, Turkey

Yellow Kiosk and Tulips in Emirgan Park Istanbul, Turkey

Modern Buildings and Election Campaign Flags at Cekirge, Bursa, Turkey

Hotel and Watersports at Akyarlar Bodrum, Turkey

Hotel and Watersports at Akyarlar Bodrum, Turkey

Bardakci Bay and entrance of Harbour, Bodrum, Aegean Coast, Turkey

Mount Nemrut and Tumulus on top

Mount Nemrut and Tumulus on top

Sailboats and Restaurants at Dalyankoy, Cesme, Aegean Turkey

Sailboats and Restaurants at Dalyankoy, Cesme, Aegean Turkey

Cesme Fort (1508) and Turkish Flag, Aegean, Turkey

Alacati Town and the Old Windmills, Aegean, Turkey

Reliefs belonging to Parthian Monument. Scenes from the wars of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus against the Parthians. Ephesus Museum Selcuk, Turkey

Reliefs belonging to Parthian Monument. Scenes from the wars of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus against the Parthians. Ephesus Museum Selcuk, Turkey

Reliefs belonging to Parthian Monument. Scenes from the wars of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus against the Parthians. Ephesus Museum Selcuk, Turkey

Eros and Anteros Hellenistic Period, Ephesus Selcuk Museum, Turkey

Eros and Anteros Hellenistic Period, Ephesus Selcuk Museum, Turkey

Isabey Mosque (14th century) with Byzantine Castle and Basilica of St. John at the backgroud, Selcuk, Turkey

Isabey Mosque (14th century) with Byzantine Castle and Basilica of St. John at the backgroud, Selcuk, Turkey

Isa Bey Mosque (14th century) with Byzantine Castle and Basilica of St. John at the backgroud, Selcuk, Turkey

Terrace houses of wealthy Ephesians, Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey.

Terrace houses of wealthy Ephesians, Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey.

Terrace houses of wealthy Ephesians, Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey.

Restoration of Terrace houses of wealthy Ephesians, Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey.

Alacati Surf Paradise and windmills, near Cesme Aegean Turkey

Cesme Fort (1508) and Museum, Aegean, Turkey

Gun from the sunken russian ship yeustafiy, cesme fort (1508) and museum, aegean, Turkey

Cesme Fort (1508) and Museum, Aegean, Turkey

Cesme Fort (1508) and Museum, Aegean, Turkey

Cesme Fort (1508) and Museum, Aegean, Turkey

Hall with amphoras in Cesme Fort (1508) and Museum, Aegean, Turkey

Late Roman, Byzantine Period Amphoras Cesme Fort (1508) and Museum, Aegean, Turkey

Late Roman, Byzantine Period Amphoras Cesme Fort (1508) and Museum, Aegean, Turkey

Hotels at Bardakci Bay and Entrance of Harbour, Bodrum, Aegean Coast, Turkey

Hotels and Beach at Bardakci Bay, Bodrum, Aegean Coast, Turkey

Hotels and Beach at Bardakci Bay, Bodrum, Aegean Coast, Turkey

Entrance of Bodrum Harbour and Castle, Aegean Coast, Turkey

Hotels and Beach at Bardakci Bay, Bodrum, Aegean Coast, Turkey

Boats and Restaurants at Yaliklavak, Bodrum, Turkey

Boats and Restaurants at Yaliklavak, Bodrum, Turkey

Boats and Restaurants at Yaliklavak, Bodrum, Turkey

Iceberg and glacier, Antarctica.

Antarctic scene of glaciers and mountains.

Antarctic landscape of ocean, mountains and glacier.

Scenic view of glaciers and icebergs, Antarctica.

Scenic view of glaciers and icebergs, Antarctica.

Ice and snow over Antarctic Mountains, Danco Island.

Ice and snow over Antarctic Mountains, Danco Island.

Sailing boat and antarctic glaciers, Port Lockroy, Antarctica.

Gentoo Penguin, Pygoscelis papua, Danco Island, Antarctica.

Landscape scene of antarctic mountain with snow and clouds.

Gentoo Penguin, Pygoscelis papua, Danco Island, Antarctica.

Gentoo Penguin, Pygoscelis papua, Danco Island, Antarctica.

Gentoo Penguin, Pygoscelis papua, Danco Island, Antarctica.

Gentoo Penguin, Pygoscelis papua, Danco Island, Antarctica.

Adelie Penguin, Pygoscelis adelie, mother and molting chick, Amberes Island, Antarctica.

Ayamara Indian paddling his reed boat and floating island on the background. lake Titicaca, Peru.

Scenic view of Lake Titicaca with fishing boats and village church, Peru.

Vltava and Charles Bridge , Prague, Czech Republic

Tower and church , Prague, Czech Republic

St Vitus and Castle from Mala Strana, Prague, Czech Republic

Prague General View and St Nicholas Church, Czech Republic.

Street scene of Split old town and tourists in a cafe at dusk, Croatia.

Enjoying sun and sea, Vis Island, Croatia.

Sailing Boats and fisihng boat in Komiza Harbor, Croatia.

Orange tree and historical houses, Hvar Island Croatia.

Scenic view of Hvar old town and arsenal, Croatia.

Traffic police and trams in Zagreb, Croatia.

Arts and Crafts museum, Marshal Tito Square Zagreb, Croatia

Vineyards and Lastovo historical city, Croatia.

Miniaturk, Hagia Sophia, Sirkeci Postoffice and Galata Tower, Istanbul Turkey.

Miniaturk Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and Hisar Fortresses, Istanbul Turkey.

Miniaturk, Hagia Sophia and Sultan Ahmed Fountain, Istanbul Turkey.

Miniaturk, Artemis Temple and Statue, Istanbul Turkey.

Traditional Rolls and Bakery Vendor in Istanbul, Turkey

Fish and Bread vendors at Eminonu, Istanbul, Turkey

Sandwich and Doner shop, Eminonu, Istanbul; Turkey

Sandwich and Doner shop, Eminonu, Istanbul; Turkey

Frankfurter Sandwiches, Cheese Sandwiches and Doner Kebab Vendor,Eminonu Istanbul, Turkey

Bursa Castle and Traditional Old House, Turkey

General view of Bursa and Mountains, turkey

Dome fresco of Mary and child Jesus, Parecclesion, Chora Monastery Istanbul.

Mosaic of Deesis, Jesus and Mary (bottom) and Ancestors of Jesus (top) Chora Monastery Istanbul.

Fresco of dream of Jacob and Moses taking the first ten laws, Parecclesion, Chora Monastery Istanbul.

Fresco of compassion and mercy of Eleousa Miriam, Chora Monastery Istanbul.

Mosaic of Deesis, Jesus and Mary, Chora Monastery Istanbul.

Fresco of Mary and child Jesus. In dome section, there are twelve angels, Chora Moastery, Istanbul.

Fresco of Mary and child Jesus. In dome section, there are twelve angels, Chora Moastery, Istanbul.

Fresco of Mary and child Jesus. In dome section, there are twelve angels, Chora Moastery, Istanbul.

Traditional Turkish houses and Chora Monastery, Istanbul Turkey.

Tourists looking at mosaic of Virgin and Child between Constantine and Justinian in South vestibule, Hagia Sophia Istanbul.

Group of tourists at the imperial door into the nave and southeast exedra, Hagia Sophia Istanbul Turkey.

South vestibule: Virgin and Child between Constantine and Justinian, Hagia Sophia Istanbul.

South Gallery Mosaic: Enthroned Christ with Empress Zoe and Constantine IX Monomachus presenting scroll and gold coins, Hagia Sophia Istanbul Turkey.

South Gallery Mosaic: Emp. John II Comnenus, consort Irene present coins and scroll to the Theotokos, Hagia Sophia.

Hagia Sophia, Interior view of the nave with Islamic inscriptions and mihrab.

Hagia Sophia, general interior view, with colonnade, arches, gallery, pendentive, islamic inscriptions and portion of dome.

Hagia Sophia, general interior view, with colonnade, arches, gallery, Islamic inscription of God and Virgin with Christ Child blessing.

Hagia Sophia, general interior view, with colonnade, arches, gallery, Islamic inscription of God and Virgin with Christ Child blessing.

Dali Museum Patio and Hall, Barcelona, Spain

Column and statue of Christopher Columbus, Barcelona

Chimneys of Casa Mila, Barcelona

Casa Mila and Street lamp, Barcelona

Roof and Chimneys of Casa Mila, Barcelona

Roof and Chimneys of Casa Mila, Barcelona

Downtown business district and Sinagpore River from Boat Quay at night, Singapore.

Fullerton Hotel and Cavenagh Bridge over Singapore River at night, Singapore.

Downtown business district and Sinagpore River from Boat Quay at night, Singapore.

Downtown business district and Sinagpore River from Boat Quay at night, Singapore.

Elgin Bridge and down town business district at dusk, Singapore.

Clark Quay and business downtown district, Singapore.

Clark Quay and downtown business district, Singapore.

Singapore Parliament building and downtown business district at the background, Singapore.

Aerial view of Boat Quay and business district, Singapore.

Residental buildings between Singapore River and Harbor, Singapore.

Orchard Road and Takashimaya Mall, Singapore.

Orchard Road and Takashimaya Mall, Singapore.

Butonese fishermen in Kabui Bay and temporary fishing village they set up on Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat Indonesia.

Mushroom limestone island and local fisherman in Kabui Bay, Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat Indonesia.

Butonese fishermen in Kabui Bay and temporary fishing village they set up on Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat Indonesia.

Captive caccatoo displaying on a perch, Waigeo, Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

Butonese fishermen in Kabui Bay and temporary fishing village they set up on Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat Indonesia.

Butonese fishermen in Kabui Bay and temporary fishing village they set up on Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat Indonesia.

Butonese fishermen in Kabui Bay and temporary fishing village they set up on Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat Indonesia.

Water house and fisherman in his canoe, Raja Ampat Indonesia.

Scenic view of Besir village on Gam Island where famous British naturalist Alfred Russell Wallace collected his first bird of paradise species and observed them in wild, Raja Ampat Indonesia.

Luxury sailing boat and Indonesian fisherman in a canoe at sunset, Kri Island, Raja Ampat Indonesia.

Scenic view of Kri Island Resort jetty and coral reefs, Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

Scenic view of white sandy beach and lush green behind in Kri Island, Raja Ampat Indonesia.

Lush green forest and limestone coastline of Gam Island, Raja Ampat Indonesia.

Lush green mangrove forest and limestone coastline of Gam Island, Raja Ampat Indonesia.

Lush green forest and limestone coastline of Gam Island, Raja Ampat Indonesia.

Aerial view of Big and Small ancient harbors of Knidos ancient city, Datca Turkey.

Day catch of a snappers and grunts, Glover's Reef, Belize.

Nassau groupers, Epinephelus striatus, at the spawning aggregation at Glover's Reef, Belize, in January 2007.

Mangrove trees and seedlings on a reef shallow, Middle Caye, Belize.

Dying hardcorals in Fore Reef Middle Caye due from El Nino effect and pathogens, Belize.

Dying staghorn corals in Fore Reef Middle Caye due from El Nino effect and pathogens, Belize.

Dying hardcorals in Fore Reef Middle Caye due from El Nino effect and pathogens, Belize.

Dying hardcorals in Fore Reef Middle Caye due from El Nino effect and pathogens, Belize.

Dying hardcorals in Fore Reef Middle Caye due from El Nino effect and pathogens, Belize.

Dying hardcorals in Fore Reef Middle Caye due from El Nino effect and pathogens, Belize.

Blackcap basslets, Gramma melacara, and Royal grammas, Gramma loreto, in reef scene, Glover's Reef Belize.

Dying hardcorals in Fore Reef Middle Caye due from El Nino effect and pathogens, Belize.

Tree on beach front and Mountain, Pacific Island Kosrae Micronesia.

120. Capri Island Tile Street Restaurant and Hotel Sign, Italy

Lunch table setting with Capri Salad and Fish and Sea Food Pasta

Italy Isle of Capri Piazza Umberto

La Piazzetta Capri Town Capri Campania Italy Europe

La Piazzetta Capri Town Capri Campania Italy Europe

La Piazzetta Capri Town Capri Campania Italy Europe

La Piazzetta Capri Town Capri Campania Italy Europe

La Piazzetta Capri Town Capri Campania Italy Europe

Konak Pier Shopping Center from water front and city scape Izmir Turkey.

Coastal park and apartments in Kordon Izmir Turkey.

Contrast of old and new buildings along Pasaport Cankaya Izmir.

Konak Square and historical Konak Mosque, Izmir Turkey.

Shopping center and contrasting shanty hill town background, Izmir Turkey.

Leisure and recreational activities in Bostanli coastal park, Izmir Turkey.

Leisure and recreational activities in Bostanli coastal park, Izmir Turkey.

Musicians at the Flea Market in Porta Portese Rome Italy

People at the Flea Market in Porta Portese Rome Italy

Tourists at Piazza del Campidoglio Rome Italy

Guide books and souvenirs on display on a stall, Rome, Italy

Flea Market in Porta Portese Rome Italy

Book stand at the Porta Portese Market in Rome Italy

Food stall at the Porta Portese Market in Rome Italy

Policewoman at Piazza del Campidoglio Rome Italy

Dagger and sheath Mogul India late 17th century, steel, gold, crystal, ruby. Topkapi Palace Museum Istanbul Turkey

Dagger and sheath, Ottoman, c.1664Steel, gold, diamond, emerald, enamelTopkapi Palace Museum This dagger was a gift from Hatice Turhan Sultan to her son Mehmet 4th (reigned 1648-1687) at the opening of the New Mosque in Eminonu Istanbul on Friday 8 Feb

Dagger and sheath Mogul India late 17th century, steel, gold, crystal, ruby. Topkapi Palace Museum Istanbul Turkey

Glazed ceramic mosaic, Seljuk, 13th century, 116x122.5 cmTurkish and Islamic art Museum

Koran Manuscript Calligrapher: Katip el-AntalyeviOttoman, 1550-1560276 pp.Turkish and Islamic Art Museum

Helmet, Ottoman, late 16th century.Tombak (copper alloy) giltTopkapi Palace Museum ,Istanbul TurkeyThe top of this helmet's plume is in the shape of a flower, and there is a place for a horsetail.

Ornate domed tomb and old graves in the Einat Cemetery near Tarim in the Wadi Hamdramaut Yemen

Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Holy statuettes en masse, Kyoto, Japan. Protector of children and pregnants.

Miniature of Sukufename flowers - belief about flowers and their meanings, Suleymaniye Library, Istanbul

Miniature of Sukufename flowers - belief about flowers and their meanings, Suleymaniye Library, Istanbul

Miniature of Sukufename flowers - belief about flowers and their meanings, Suleymaniye Library, Istanbul

Miniature of Sukufename flowers - belief about flowers and their meanings, Suleymaniye Library, Istanbul

Miniature of Sukufename flowers - belief about flowers and their meanings, Suleymaniye Library, Istanbul

Izmir Archaeology MuseumGolden bracelets.Weight: 99 grFinding place: Torbali Kizilca VillageArchaic periodInventory nr. 3569a and b

Izmir Archaeology Museum Hellenistic Altar. Sacrificial animals like bulls, rams and roes are presented at corners. Heigth :76 cm, Marble Finding Place: Bouleuterion Inventory nr. 21524

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Tombak Ewer and Basin. Alloy of copper and zinc, gold plated. Basin hight: 12 cm, diameter: 60 cm. Ewer hight: 30.5 cm. Dated 1869-70 Inventory nr. 211

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Holy Koran Cover from Sultan Mehmed the 3rd’s Trurbeh (shrine) 16th century Dimentions: 71x72 cm Inventory nr. 13/67

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Holy Koran Cover 16th century

Topkapi Palace Museum 17th century dagger belonging to Sultan Mehmet the 4th. Worked in gold and precious gems and big emeralds.

Topkapi Palace Museum IstanbulPart of a Parchment World Map done by Piri Reis in 1513 (March 9th - April 7th) showing parts of Europe, western coasts of Africa, middle of the Atlas Ocean and South America.Inventory nr.R1633

Tombac Horse Helmet Topkapi Palace Museum Istanbul

Garibaldi, Hypsypops rubicundus, defending its nest and cluster of eggs on the rock face, Channel Islands California, USA.

Emperor shrimp, Periclimenes imperator, and commensal crab, Lissocarcinus orbicularis, living on a leopard sea cucumber, Sulawesi Indonesia.

Exotic algea species, Caulerpa taxifolia, covering marine life and reefs in Eastern Meditterranean, Bodrum Turkey.

Sea breams, dentex and tunas in Istanbul fish market, Turkey.

Halas and Ataturk's yacht Savarona in Bosphorus, Istanbul.

Aerial view of Sanur and holiday resorts, Bali Indonesia.

Seraya beach and fishing boats in North Bali.

Alanya harbor and yachts, Turkey.

Garibaldi fishes and sheephead wrasse in a kelp forest, Santa Catalina Island, California.

Scenic view of Komodo Island and Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Scenic view of Padar Island and Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Different fruits and seeds orangutans feed on, Gunung Palung National Park, West Kalimantan Indonesia. © Tim Laman

Richard Dijkema from Seal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre taking orphan Mediterranean Monk Seal Badem to her pool, Foca Monk Seal Rehabilitation Center, Izmir Turkey.

Richard Dijkema from Seal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre drying orphan Mediterranean Monk Seal Badem, Foca Monk Seal Rehabilitation Center, Izmir Turkey.

Richard Dijkema from Seal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre weighting orphan Mediterranean Monk Seal Badem, Foca Monk Seal Rehabilitation Center, Izmir Turkey.

Anthiases and damsels howering over a healthy reef of remote South East Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Sky and dramatic colors of clouds over Banda Sea, Sulawesi Indonesia.

Aerial view of coral reefs and limestone Coron Island, Philippines.

Bora Bora Lagoon resort and Otemanu, French Polynesia.

Camping in Bolkar Range Taurus Mountains Turkey.

Salsa Bar and Restaurant at Bodrum Turkey

Bordum View and the Castle, Turkey

Akaretler Houses and the Bosphorus

Antik Palace Art and Antiques Gallery at Nisantasi

Anatolia Cafe and Waterpipes at Istanbul Turkey

Aerial of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Golden Horn and Bosphorus at the background, Istanbul Turkey

Spice Bazaar and shops Istanbul Turkey

Spice Bazaar and shops Istanbul Turkey

Spice Bazaar and shops Istanbul Turkey

Minaret and Street Lamp, Konya Turkey

Seljuk tile life tree and birds figure with peacock A.D. 1236 Kubadabad Palace, Konya Karatay Madrasah Museum.

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Turbe ( Tomb ) of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Haci Bektas Mosque Konya Turkey

Small Mosque and Minaret Mardin City Southeastern Turkey

Bell Tower and Minaret at Mardin City Southeastern Turkey

Bell Tower and Minaret at Mardin City Southeastern Turkey

Landscape scene of Yavuzlar village and rock formations, Baskale Van, Turkey.

Fairy aintings on the walls of ancient residential houses in Ephesos. Houses dated as B.C. 4 century and believed to belong to wealthy families. Izmir Turkey.

Painting on the walls of ancient residential houses in Ephesos. Houses dated as B.C. 4 century and believed to belong to wealthy families. Izmir Turkey.

Okeanos and his wife Tethys, Zeugma Mosaics , Gaziantep Museum Turkey

Europa was beloved by Zeus. Zeus took the form of a beautiful white bull and encountered Europa at the seashore, Zeugma Mosaics , Gaziantep Museum Turkey

Kilic Ali Pasha Mosque and Swiss Hotel Istanbul Turkey.

Kilic Ali Pasha Mosque and Swiss Hotel Istanbul Turkey.

Maiden Tower and Bosphorus Bridge Istanbul Turkey

Clouds and reflections on Van Lake, Turkey

Clouds and reflections on Van Lake, Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Local men at Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Balikligol (Fish Lake) Urfa Turkey

Ruins of the first Islamic University in Turkey, Harran Urfa

Tower and arch of the archaeological site of Harran Grand Mosque Turkey

Tower and arch of the archaeological site of Harran Grand Mosque Turkey

Tower and arch of the archaeological site of Harran Grand Mosque Turkey

Tower and arch of the archaeological site of Harran Grand Mosque Turkey

Tower and arch of the archaeological site of Harran Grand Mosque Turkey

Tower and arch of the archaeological site of Harran University Turkey

Tower and arch of the archaeological site of Harran Grand Mosque Turkey

Two local women and child at Harran Urfa Turkey

People of the village of Harran and Mud brick houses, Turkey.

People of the village of Harran and Mud brick houses, Turkey.

People of the village of Harran and Mud brick houses, Turkey.

People of the village of Harran and Mud brick houses, Turkey.

People of the village of Harran and Mud brick houses, Turkey.

People of the village of Harran and Mud brick houses, Turkey.

People of the village of Harran and Mud brick houses, Turkey.

People of the village of Harran and Mud brick houses, Turkey.

People of the village of Harran and Mud brick houses, Turkey.

People of the village of Harran and Mud brick houses, Turkey.

People of the village of Harran and Mud brick houses, Turkey.

People of the village of Harran and Mud brick houses, Turkey.

Children of the village of Harran and Mud brick houses, Turkey.

Ferries at Sirkeci port and Topkapi Palace at the background, Istanbul Turkey.

Nudibranch, Chromodoris kuniei, and triplefin goby, Helcogramma striata, next to each other, Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Scenic view of Komodo Island and Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Aerial view ofDalyan wetland and Iztuzu beach, Fethiye Turkey.

Aydos Castle and urbanization in Istanbul, Turkey.

Children of the village of Harran and Mud brick houses, Turkey.

Magnificient sea anemone and reef scenic, Andaman Sea Thailand.

Historical stone carved enterance door of Darussifa hospital and Ulucami Mosque, Divriği Sivas Turkey.

Scenic view of Kekova and Ucagiz Village from Simena Castle, Kas Turkey.

Aerial view of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace Istanbul Turkey.

Ataturk Statue and Anzac Memorial in Chunuk Bair, Conkbayiri, Galipoli Turkey.

Antakya and Asi River Turkey

Sabanci Mosque and Old Roman Tas Bridge on Seyhan River Adana Turkey

Sabanci Mosque and Old Roman Hadrianus Tas Bridge on Seyhan River Adana Turkey

Sabanci Mosque and Old Roman Tas Bridge on Seyhan River Adana Turkey

Pyramid shaped entrance of the Louvre Museum and tourists waiting, Paris France.

Estepona city and crowded tourists enjoying sea and beach Gibraltar.

Gibraltar marina and boats.

Tower Bridge in London and visitors, England.

Datca harbor and fishing boats, Turkey.

Spice and traditional rope shops in old bazaar of Kahramanmaras city Turkey.

Traditional carnival costume and gondolas Venice Italy

Rustem Pasa Mosque Istanbul , Turkey

Wooden houses and small boats Anadoluhisari Istanbul Turkey

Bromeliads and fern in Royal Botanical Gardens Singapore.

Aerial view of Sonneratia mangrove trees and coastline of Bako National Park, Sarawak Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of lowland rainforest and rocky coastline of Bako National Park, Sarawak Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of Sonneratia mangrove trees and coastline of Bako National Park, Sarawak Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of lowland rainforest and rocky coastline of Bako National Park, Sarawak Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of lowland rainforest and rocky coastline of Bako National Park, Sarawak Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of lowland rainforest, mangrove trees and coastline of Bako National Park, Sarawak Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of lowland rainforest, mangrove trees and coastline of Bako National Park, Sarawak Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of lowland rainforest, mangrove trees and coastline of Bako National Park, Sarawak Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of mangrove forest around Kuching and Sarawak River, Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of mangrove forest around Kuching and Sarawak River, Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of mangrove forest around Kuching and Sarawak River, Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of mangrove forest around Kuching and Sarawak River, Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of mangrove forest around Kuching and Sarawak River, Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of mangrove forest around Kuching and Sarawak River, Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of mangrove forest around Kuching and Sarawak River, Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of mangrove forest around Kuching and Sarawak River, Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of mangrove forest around Kuching and Sarawak River, Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of mangrove forest around Kuching and Sarawak River, Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of mangrove forest around Kuching and Sarawak River, Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of mangrove forest around Kuching and Sarawak River, Borneo Malaysia.

Aerial view of mangrove forest around Kuching and Sarawak River, Borneo Malaysia.

Scenic view of northeast coastline of Bali. Coconut plantations and rice paddies in between, Indonesia.

Asmat woman and her baby, Irian Jaya Indonesia.

Mother and children behind the mosque Diyarbakir Turkey

Stockholm Boats and Houses.

Stockholm Boats and Houses.

Stockholm Boats and Houses.

Rosenbad building, housing the Swedish Government and the prime minister's office in Stockholm, Sweden.

Sweden Stockholm The open air Skansen Museum and historical houses

Riddarholmen island and Riddarholmskyrkan church by Lake M�laren in Stockholm Sweden

Riddarholmen island and Riddarholmskyrkan church by Lake M�laren in Stockholm Sweden

Riddarholmen island and Riddarholmskyrkan church by Lake M�laren in Stockholm Sweden

Riddarholmen Island and Government Building of Rosenbad City of Stockholm Sweden

Riddarholmen island and Riddarholmskyrkan church by Lake M�laren in Stockholm Sweden

Riddarholmen island and Riddarholmskyrkan church by Lake M�laren in Stockholm Sweden

Rainy Day and Umbrellas at Gamla Stan (old town), Stockholm Sweden

Riddarholmen island and Riddarholmskyrkan church by Lake M�laren in Stockholm Sweden

Sweden Stockholm Pippi Longstockings Dolls

Rosenbad building, housing the Swedish Government and the prime minister's office in Stockholm, view from the Central Bridge Sweden

Modern Statue near Kulturhuset Stockholm Sweden

Modern Statue near Kulturhuset Stockholm Sweden

Storkyrkan and Royal Palace Slottsbacke Gamla Stan Stockholm Sweden

Interior of Storkyrkan and Royal Palace Slottsbacke Gamla Stan Stockholm Sweden

Storkyrkan and Royal Palace Slottsbacke Gamla Stan Stockholm Sweden

Storkyrkan and Royal Palace Slottsbacke Gamla Stan Stockholm Sweden

Cafe and artists at Stortorget Square Gamla Stan Stockholm Sweden

Riddarholmen island and Riddarholmskyrkan church by Lake M�laren in Stockholm Sweden

Riddarholmen island and Riddarholmskyrkan church by Lake Mälaren in Stockholm Sweden

Excavations on the west side of Troy castle revealed city remains of Troy VI and Troy VII, Canakkale Turkey.

City and Fortress Kayseri Turkey

Meteler Village and agricultural fields inundating under rising Birecik dam lake, Euphrates River, Turkey.

Aerial view of Coron Island and surrounding coral reefs, Philippines.

Saddleback anemonefishes, Amphiprion polymnus, and bigeye trevallies, Caranx sexfasciatus, Dimakya Island Busuanga Philippines.

Relief depicting Athena, Moon goddess Selene and sun god Apollon, Ephesus Turkey.

Statues and reliefs in Ephesus ancient city, Turkey.

Statues and reliefs in Ephesus ancient city, Turkey.

118. Chedi and Gold Statue at Wat Phra Keo The Grand Palace Bangkok Thailand

Chedi and Gold Statue at Wat Phra Keo The Grand Palace Bangkok Thailand

Chedi and Gold Statue at Wat Phra Keo The Grand Palace Bangkok Thailand

Chedi and Gold Statue at Wat Phra Keo The Grand Palace Bangkok Thailand

Patpong street market and adult entertainment area Thailand

Monk and paintings at Wat Phra Keo Bangkok

Man reading newspaper on the street and cat Bangkok, Thailand

Reclining Buddha statue 800 years 45 m long and 15 m high Ayutthaya Thailand

Reclining Buddha statue 800 years 45 m long and 15 m high Ayutthaya Thailand

Reclining Buddha statue 800 years 45 m long and 15 m high Ayutthaya Thailand

Reclining Buddha statue 800 years 45 m long and 15 m high Ayutthaya Thailand

47. Ayutthaya Lions and Stupa Thailand

A group of arcaheologist digging a Catalhoyuk house composed of a living room and small bedrooms, Turkey.

Nomad tents along Kura River, border between Turkey and Georgia.

Ayasulig Hill and enterance to St. John Basilica, Selcuk Turkey.

Street Signs in Arabic and french in Marrakech, Morocco

View of houses and old ramparts sea wall Essaouira Atlantic coast Morocco North Africa

View of houses and old ramparts sea wall Essaouira Atlantic coast Morocco North Africa

Man feeding birds and yachts at Marina Port Vell Barcelona, Spain

North Cyprus, Nicosia red Turkish Flag and white Turkish Cypriot flag flying from Selimiye mosque

North Cyprus, Nicosia red Turkish Flag and white Turkish Cypriot flag flying from Selimiye mosque

Salamis Colonnaded Palaestra of the Gymnasium built by Trajan and Hadrian Northern Cyprus 1st c A D

Salamis Colonnaded Palaestra of the Gymnasium built by Trajan and Hadrian Northern Cyprus 1st c A D

Salamis Colonnaded Palaestra of the Gymnasium built by Trajan and Hadrian Northern Cyprus 1st c A D

Salamis Colonnaded Palaestra of the Gymnasium built by Trajan and Hadrian Northern Cyprus 1st c A D

Salamis Colonnaded Palaestra of the Gymnasium built by Trajan and Hadrian Northern Cyprus 1st c A D

Salamis Colonnaded Palaestra of the Gymnasium built by Trajan and Hadrian Northern Cyprus 1st c A D

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Old Nicosia, Houses and Street, Northern Cyprus

Old House Door and Arabic Sign Famagusta, Northern Cyprus

Old Byzantine Church and Mosque, Rizokarpaso, Northern Cyprus

Old House with Typical Mediterranean blue door and white walls, Nicosia, Northern Cyprus

Agios Synesios Greek Orthodox Church and Mosque Rizokarpaso Karpas Peninsula Northern Cyprus

Modern Mosque and Turkish Flag at Rizokarpaso, Northern Cyprus

Modern Mosque and Turkish Flag at Rizokarpaso, Northern Cyprus

Lusignan House and Street, Nicosia, Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Agios Synesios Greek Orthodox Church and Mosque Rizokarpaso Karpas Peninsula Northern Cyprus

Old Byzantine Church and Mosque, Rizokarpaso, Northern Cyprus

Agios Synesios Greek Orthodox Church and Mosque Rizokarpaso Karpas Peninsula Northern Cyprus

Old Byzantine Church and Mosque, Rizokarpaso, Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

Boats and the harbour Kyrenia Girne Northern Cyprus

A Wall and Window at Famagusta Northern Cyprus

Blossoming Lotus Flowers and Water Lilly in Angkor Wat Cambodia Southeast Asia

Blossoming Lotus Flowers and Water Lilly in Angkor Wat Cambodia Southeast Asia

Blossoming Lotus Flowers and Water Lilly in Angkor Wat Cambodia Southeast Asia

Blossoming Lotus Flowers and Water Lilly in Angkor Wat Cambodia Southeast Asia

Blossoming Lotus Flowers and Water Lilly in Angkor Wat Cambodia Southeast Asia

Blossoming Lotus Flowers and Water Lilly in Angkor Wat Cambodia Southeast Asia

Blossoming Lotus Flowers and Water Lilly in Angkor Wat Cambodia Southeast Asia

Siam Reap shop and young girl in hamac

Monk and Apsaras at Cambodia Angkor Wat

Entrance of temple and Apsaras

Bayon temple and reflections

Bayon temple and reflections

Bayon temple and reflections

Bayon temple and reflections

Bayon temple and reflections

Bayon temple and reflections

Bayon temple and reflections

Bayon temple and reflections

Bayon temple and reflections

Bayon temple and reflections

Bayon temple and reflections

Angkor Wat the five towers and the moat

Angkor stairs and visitors.

Angkor stairs and visitors.

Angkor Monk and Apsaras celestial nymphs Angkor Wat Cambodia

Angkor Columns and corridor

Aerial view of ancient Hasankeyf City and Tigris River, Turkey.

Aerial view of Tigris River and Hasankeyf, Batman Turkey.

Historical graves and tombs in Hasankeyf ancient city, Batman, Turkey.

Zeynelbey Tomb, Hasankeyf Turkey. Akkoyunlular Principality had this tomb built. The cylindrical main part of the tomb was covered with turquoise and dark blue tiles, which formed belts. On these belts, the names of ‘God, Muhammed and Ali’ was written

Tigris River and ancient city of Hasankeyf, Batman Turkey.

People in the boat between Bostanli and Karsiyaka Izmir

People in the boat between Bostanli and Karsiyaka Izmir

Lindos and the Acropolis . Rhodes Greece

Rhodes Harbour and the Windmills, Greece

Lindos and the Acropolis . Rhodes Greece

Hippokrates Square and Fountain at Old town Rhodes Town Square Greece

Lindos and the Acropolis . Rhodes Greece

Mandraki Harbour and the old market Rhodes Greece

Mandraki Harbour and the old market Rhodes Greece

Mandraki Harbour and the old market Rhodes Greece

Mother and baby in Otac Refugee Camp, south Darfur Sudan.

Mother and baby in Otac Refugee Camp, south Darfur Sudan.

Buckles and brooches found in P Tumulus of Gordion dated BC 800, Ankara Turkey.

Western tumulus and casstle in Gordion, Ankara.

Adult and juvenile emperor angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator, together in Bali Indonesia.

Adult emperor angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator, being cleaned by cleaner shrimps, Lysmata amboinensis, and a juvenile emperor angelfish swimming close by, Bali Indonesia.

Adult emperor angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator, being cleaned by cleaner shrimps, Lysmata amboinensis, and a juvenile emperor angelfish swimming close by, Bali Indonesia.

Largenose boxfish, Rhynchostracion rhinorhynchus, and suckerfish, Echeneis naucrates, Bali Indonesia.

Bobbit worm, Eunicid polychaete, unfolds spring loaded jaws lethal to any passing fish. Its massive jaw structure is twice the body width. Growing to 3 meters, it is active at night and known to attack divers, Bali Indonesia.

Stocky anthiases, Pseudanthias hypselosoma, chasing each other and Blue lined snappers, Lutjanus kasmira, Bali Indonesia.

Hermit crab, Dardanus pedunculatus, cover its shell with small sea anemones for camouflage and protection. Bali Indonesia.

Honeycomb moray eel, Gymnothorax favagineus, being cleaned by cleaner shrimps, Lysmata amboinensis, and juvenile emperor angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator, Bali Indonesia

Beach clubs and restaurants, Turkbuku, Turkey.

Beach clubs and restaurants, T??um, Turkey.

Biologists Liz Dinsdale (front), Jennifer Smith (middle) and Jim Margos (further back) are on survey in Kingman Reef.

Biologists Liz Dinsdale and Jennifer Smith on bethic survey in Kingman Reef.

Biologists David Obura and Machel Malay on bethic survey in Kingman Reef.

Giant clams and mushroom corals in massive poulations, Kingman Reef.

Giant clams and mushroom corals in massive poulations, Kingman Reef.

Alan Friedlander and his team tagging sharks in Palmyra Lagoon for long term population study of sharks.

Alan Friedlander and his team tagging sharks in Palmyra Lagoon for long term population study of sharks.

Alan Friedlander and his team tagging sharks in Palmyra Lagoon for long term population study of sharks.

Sooty terns on nesting site and blacktip sharks waiting for careless chicks. Palmyra Atoll.

Sooty terns on nesting site and blacktip sharks waiting for careless chicks. Palmyra Atoll.

Sooty terns on nesting site and blacktip sharks waiting for careless chicks. Palmyra Atoll.

Sooty terns on nesting site and blacktip sharks waiting for careless chicks. Palmyra Atoll.

Olga Pantos is processing the water collected from different heights in the water column above the coral reef. Water is passed through different filters and collected for the analyses of a range of nutrients and dissolved organic carbon. Particulates that

Reef scenic with staghorn corals and black chromis, Chromis xanthura, Palmyra Atoll.

With the help of specially designed microscope, microbiologist Forest Rohwer from San Diego State University counts the number of virus and bacteria living on the coral tissue. Each coral species have its own distinct virus and bacteria colonies living to

Red footed booby and chick, Sula sula, Palmyra Atoll.

Red footed booby and chick, Sula sula, Palmyra Atoll.

Multibarred goatfish, Parupeneus multifasciatus, and cleaner wrasse, Labroides dimidiatus, Palmyra Atoll.

Forest Rohwer from San Diego State University collecting water on the reef for collection of viruses and bacteria living around and on coral reefs. DNA isolated from the samples will be used to determine how these microbes contribute to the health and dec

Forest Rohwer from San Diego State University collecting water on the reef for collection of viruses and bacteria living around and on coral reefs. DNA isolated from the samples will be used to determine how these microbes contribute to the health and dec

Forest Rohwer from San Diego State University collecting water on the reef for collection of viruses and bacteria living around and on coral reefs. DNA isolated from the samples will be used to determine how these microbes contribute to the health and dec

Crustacea and coral samples in buckets. Tabuaeran (Fanning Island) lagoon, Kribati.

Jennifer Smith (front) and Gustav Paulay (back).

Fish biologists Stuart Sandin and Edward Demartini on fish survey in Tabuaeran (Fanning) Island, Kribati.

Stuart Sandin and Edward Demartini on fish survey in Tabuaeran (Fanning) Island, Kribati.

Biologists Gustav Paulay and Nacy Knowlton sorting the invertebrate specimens they collected. Kritimati Island, Kribati.

Biologists Jennifer Smith and Stuart Sandin working on thier samples and datas, Kritimati Island Kribati.

White spotted hawkfish, Cirrhitops hubbardi, endemic species to Phoenix and Line Islands. Kritimati Island, Kribati.

General views of Kuwait�s coastline and Kuwait Towers

MOdern mosque and tower in Kuwait City

Kuwait�s oil and natural-gas industries

Kuwait Towers and mosque

Bedouin shepherd and his sheeps in Kuwait

Kuwait Towers and mosque

General images of Kuwaiti government buildings and rulers

Berberi man and camels crossing desert, Adrar Mauritania.

Lighthouse and sunset in Iskenderun Bay, Turkey.

Poor fishing village and thached roof mud houses along Passur River Cahndpai, Bangladesh.

Fishermen set up a shrimp larvea cathing net along Passur River. Houses and shrimp ponds at the background.

Poor fishing village and bustees along Passur River Chandpai, Bangladesh.

Poor fishing village and thached roof mud houses along Passur River Cahndpai, Bangladesh.

Poor fishing village and thached roof mud houses along Passur River Cahndpai, Bangladesh.

Bee hive and honeybees in Sunderbans forest, Bangladesh.

Sorting and weighting of harvested shrimps in a shrimp farm in Shibsha River, Bangladesh.

Sorting and weighting of harvested shrimps in a shrimp farm in Shibsha River, Bangladesh.

Poor shrimp larvea hunter family and bustees along mud river bank of Shibsha River, Bangladesh.

Bangladeshi woman and baby, Khulna.

Forest Rohwer is experimenting algea-coral interface and how algea kills coral in near vicinity. He found out that food produced by algea eaten by billions of bacteria living on coral tissues. During this period oxygen amount surrounding the coral itself

Giant clams and mushroom corals in massive poulations, Kingman Reef.

Sooty terns on nesting site and blacktip sharks waiting for careless chicks.

Forest Rohwer from San Diego State University collecting water on the reef for collection of viruses and bacteria living around and on coral reefs. DNA isolated from the samples will be used to determine how these microbes contribute to the health and dec

Stuart Sandin and Edward Demartini on fish survey.

Karanlik Church Goreme Cappadocia

Brazil. Amazon rain forest. Yanomami indian woman and baby in her hammock next to the ashes of her fire.

Brazil. Amazon rain forest. Yanomami Indians with grandchildren (on top of him) and latest son.

Brazil. Amazon rain forest. Yanomami Indian forces plantain soup from his gourd on a guest, even though the guest has not finished emptying the other gourd he is holding in his hand. On such parties, offered to maintain good relations between clans, guest

Brazil. Amazon rain forest. Yanomami Indians arrive at a plantain soup drinking party. They pause to wait for the women and children following behind before entering the host yano (communal house).

Brazil. Amazon rain forest. Yanomami Indian butchering a wild pigs they killed on their way to an abandoned garden where they still harvest a few things like manioc and fruits.

Brazil. Amazon rain forest.. Yanomami Indian plucking the feathers of a bird he shot with an arrow.carrying anteater he shot with an arrow. He stuck some of the feathers in his ears and lower lip, and some of the down on his hair.

Brazil. Amazon rain forest. Yanomami Indian hunting birds for their colorful feathers, which he will use to adorn his head and arms.

Brazil. Amazon rain forest. Yanomami Indians on a gathering expedition to the site of an abandoned yano where they lived previously and where some crops are still growing, killed a wild pig along the way. They are now dividing the meat.

Brazil. Amazon rain forest. Yanomami Indians have invited a neighboring clan to come and share plantain sou with them. Some of the guests have rolled in mud to look like pigs, a funny thing to do when going to a party. The ground is yellow from the spille

Brazil. Amazon rain forest. Yanomami Indian woman grates manioc over a section of tree bark. After pressing the manioc's juice, she will dry the pulp and use it to bake flat bread on a clay plate over the fire..

Brazil. Amazon rain forest. Yanomami Indian woman gathers fish that are floatingoat the surface of a pond after men have passed crushed barbasco roots through the water to make the fish lose consciousnress and come floating.

Brazil. Amazon rain forest. Yanomami Indians in invitation talk. Man decked with bird's down was sent by his clan to invite a neighboring clan to a peach palm fruit soup drinking party. An elder is formally listening to him and exchanging news with him.

Turkish Kilim Konya Cicim type Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Istanbul

Tombak gilded copper basin and ewer Ottoman Period - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Istanbul

Tombak gilded copper incense burners late 17th century - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Istanbul

Wooden Sarcophagus Seljuk Period 1251 from the Mausoleum of Seyyid Mahmud Hayrani Aksehir Konya - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Istanbul

Seljuk Carpet 13th century from Sultan Aleaddin Keykubad Mosque Konya - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Istanbul

Tile with geometrical pattern Seljuk Period 13th century - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Istanbul

Prayer carpet Konya Bellini type from the tomb of Haseki Hurrem Sultan - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Istanbul

Seljuk Carpet 13th century from Sultan Aleaddin Keykubad Mosque Konya - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Istanbul

Prayer carpet fragment Konya 15th century - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Istanbul

Medaillon Usak Carpet - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Istanbul

Multiple niche prayer carpet Usak 16th century from Selimiye Mosque Edirne- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Istanbul

Holbein Carpet Bergama late 16th century from the Tomb of Sultan Aleaddin Keykubad Konya - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Istanbul

Turkish bath supplies Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Istanbul

Turkish carpet weaving equipment Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Istanbul

Brass lamp Great Seljuk period Syria - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Istanbul

Carpet fragment Seljukid period 13th century - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts Istanbul

Kebab and cacik traditionak Turkish food

Manavgat River and bridge southern Turkey

French Quarter New Orleans Louisiana USA

View of Heybeli and Kinali Islands from Buyukada Princes Islands Istanbul

St. Francis of Assisi church and courtyard Rome

Window and bicycle, Trastevere, Rome

Michelangelo's La Pieta - San Pietro Vatican

The Vatican and Ponte St Angelo over river Tiber Rome

Castel Sant'Angelo and Bridge Sant'Angelo Rome

Castel Sant'Angelo and Bridge Sant'Angelo Rome

Castel Sant'Angelo and Bridge Sant'Angelo Rome

The Vatican and Ponte St Angelo over river Tiber Rome

Mini Europe and Atomium

Bruges street and houses

Bruges Canals and Tourists

Bruges Canal and Old Houses

Bruges Canals and Tourists

Bruges Beffroy and sign

Children posing with captive parakeets and macaws, Jurong Bird Park Singapore.

Eclectus Parrot, Eclectus roratus, Female is red and male is green, Jurong Bird Park Singapore.

Eclectus Parrot, Eclectus roratus, Female is red and male is green, Jurong Bird Park Singapore.

Eclectus Parrot, Eclectus roratus, Female is red and male is green, Jurong Bird Park Singapore.

Galata Bridge and Yenicami Mosque Istanbul

Rumelihisari Rumeli Fortress and Bosphorus Istanbul

Rumelihisari Rumeli Fortress and Bosphorus Istanbul

Kurucesme and old typical Bosphorus boat Istanbul

Bosphorus Bridge and old house Istanbul

Bosphorus Bridge and boat at sunset Istanbul

Bosphorus Bridge and restaurant by night Istanbul

Bosphorus Bridge and dining table Istanbul

Beylerbeyi cafe and traditional boats Bosphorus Istanbul

Rumelihisari Rumeli Fortress and Bosphorus Istanbul

Bosphorus Bridge and old house Istanbul

Bosphorus Bridge and Ortakoy Mosque Istanbul

Akaretler Houses and the Bosphorus

Levent Towers and a mosque nearby Istanbul

Sabanci Center and mosque nearby Istanbul

Isbank Towers and minaret Levent Istanbul

Isbank Towers and mosque Levent Istanbul

Isbank Towers and minaret Levent Istanbul

Isbank Towers and minaret Levent Istanbul

Isbank Towers and minaret Levent Istanbul

Isbank Towers and Sabanci Towers Istanbul

Modern Buildings and minarets Istanbul

Modern Buildings and minarets Istanbul

Modern Buildings and minarets Istanbul

Old and new - Springtime Istanbul

Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque Minaret Istanbul

Akdamar Island and chuch Van Turkey

Akdamar Island Church and Van Lake

Akdamar Island and chuch

Yenicami and Nuruosmaniye Mosque at night Istanbul

Yenicami and Nuruosmaniye Mosque at night Istanbul

Yenicami and Istanbul Harbour

Blue Mosque and Sherbet vendor

Restaurants and cafes at Ortakoy Istanbul

Restaurants and cafes at Ortakoy Istanbul

Restaurants and cafes at Ortakoy Istanbul

Galata Bridge and Simit seller Istanbul

The Louvre Pyramid and Palace Paris

Metro Station ad and lonely person Paris

Champs-Elysees and "Arc de Triomphe" after sunset Paris

Champs-Elysees and "Arc de Triomphe" after sunset Paris

Girls and ads on Champs Elysees Paris

Painter and his works at Montmartre Paris

La Defense Square and the Great Arch Paris

the Louvre Pyramid and Palace Paris

The Louvre Pyramid and Palace Paris

the Louvre Pyramid and Palace Paris

Pont-neuf and la Seine River Paris

The Luxembourg gardens and Palace Paris

The Luxembourg gardens and Palace Paris

Place de la Concorde and Madeleine Church Paris

Place de la Concorde and Madeleine Church Paris

The lamps of Alexander III Bridge and " Invalides " Building Paris

The gilded fence of the Tuileries gardens and the Luxor Obelis Paris

Place de la Concorde and Eiffel Tower Paris

Women and child in Kolkata Street

Lower and Higher Castes Street scene Sarnath India

Kolkata train station and taxis

Kolkata Flower Market and train India

Flower Market and Howrah Bridge Delhi

Big Ben and House of Parliaments

House of Parliaments and Big ben

The London Eye and the Thames River

View of St Paul's and the Millenium Bridge from Tate Modern London

London and St Paul's from Tate Modern

Topkapi Palace and Golden Horn Istanbul

St Sophia and Priest Ohrid Macedonia

Ohrid Saint Kliment and Bell Tower

Ohrid Lake and boats

Old and very old Moscow

Head and Shoulders ad on Moscow Street

Laila night club and restaurant in Istanbul Turkey

Tourists and pigeons behind Eminonu Mosque

City of Athens and Lykavittos hill

Two girls from Ukraine and Azerbaijan in their traditional dresses

General view of Budapest and Danube River Hungary

Coban Mustafa Mosque and Kulliye, Complex of buildings adjacent to the mosque built in 1523 in Gebze

Bell Tower and Gondolas, Venice

Temple and its Stupas Bhutan

Bell tower and sea view at Santorini Island Greece

Domes and bell tower Santorini Island Greece

Agva beach and breakwater.

Tigris River and Kralkizi Dam Lake, Diyarbakir Turkey.

Tigris River and Diyarbakir Fortress, Turkey.

Kusadasi Harbor and cruise ship, Turkey.

Traditional evel eye beads and prayer beads Safranbolu local market, Turkey

Maligne Lake and Rocky Mountains, Alberta Canada.

Russia St Petersburg Winter Palace Hermitage and the Neva River

Yarn painting and washing in Karachi.

Yarn painting and washing in Karachi.

Fortress of Jerusalem and busy Damascus Door entrance to city.

Jews praying in a Jewish cemetery in holy Kidron Valley between Betlehem and Old Jerusalem.

Mount Ararat and children playing Turkey

Mount Ararat and house at Dogu Beyazit

Tarlabasi district near Taksim, city scape and people, Istanbul.

Tarlabasi district near Taksim, city scape and people, Istanbul.

Tarlabasi district near Taksim, city scape and people, Istanbul.

Tarlabasi district near Taksim, city scape and people, Istanbul.

Tarlabasi district near Taksim, city scape and people, Istanbul.

Tarlabasi district near Taksim, city scape and people, Istanbul.

Tarlabasi district near Taksim, city scape and people, Istanbul.

Tarlabasi district near Taksim, city scape and people, Istanbul.

Tarlabasi district near Taksim, city scape and people, Istanbul

Ukraine Kiev mother of native country memorial monument and Dnieper River.

Kiev city scene and buildings.

Apartment buildings and people in Kiev.

Ukraine People Architecture and Village Life open air museum outside Kiev.

Traditional basket makers and their shops in Iskilip town, Corum Turkey.

Traditional Drummer and zurna player in Iskilip town, Çorum Turkey.

Coral reef scenic with Acropora hard corals and fish life, Sulawesi Indonesia.

Coral reef scenic with Acropora hard corals and fish life, Sulawesi Indonesia.

Reef scenic with colorful sponges and invertebrates, Coron Island, Philippines

Caglayan River and waterfalls in Mese Valley Rize, Turkey.

Veiled women and Yenicami Mosque at sunset , Istanbul Turkey .

Split harbor and Ferries , Croatia .

Split harbor and Ferries , Croatia .

Roofs and harbor from old town, Split Croatia.

Mount Ararat and children playing Turkey

Minarets and a muslim man in Kuwait.

Seljuk tile lharpy and birds figure A.D. 1236 Kubadabad Palace, Konya Karatay Madrasah Museum.

Seljuk tile life tree and birds figure A.D. 1236 Kubadabad Palace, Konya Karatay Madrasah Museum.

Mount Ararat and house at Dogu Beyazit

Sheeps and Van Lake

Akdamar Island and chuch

Cappadocia Rock Formations, Turkey

Karanlik Kilise Dark Church Early Christian cave churches in Cappadocia

Fairy Chimneys Cappadocia

Renkli Kilise Early Christian cave churches in Cappadocia

Cappadocia in fall colors, Turkey

Karanlik Kilise Dark Church Early Christian cave churches in Cappadocia

Karanlik Kilise Dark Church Early Christian cave churches in Cappadocia

Karanlik Kilise Dark Church Early Christian cave churches in Cappadocia

Karanlik Kilise Dark Church Early Christian cave churches in Cappadocia

Karanlik Kilise Dark Church Early Christian cave churches in Cappadocia

Traditional Cappadocia Door Turkey

Traditional Cappadocia Door Turkey

Traditional Door Cappadocia

Karanlik Kilise Dark Church Early Christian cave churches in Cappadocia

Traditional Cappadocia Door Turkey

Traditional Cappadocia Door Turkey

Traditional Cappadocia Door Turkey

Traditional Cappadocia Door Turkey

Traditional Cappadocia Door Turkey

Traditional Cappadocia Door Turkey

Traditional Cappadocia Door Turkey

Pumpkins in Cappadocia, Turkey

Traditional Cappadocia Door Turkey

Elmali Kilise Early Christian cave churches in Cappadocia

Elmali Kilise Early Christian cave churches in Cappadocia

Hotel Room in a Cave in Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Turkey

Elmali Kilise Early Christian cave churches in Cappadocia

Cappadocia Rock Formation, Cave House

Horse in Cappadocia

Cappadocia rock formations and cave houses Turkey

Horse in Cappadocia

Cave Houses Cappadocia

Cappadocia rock formations and cave houses Turkey

Cappadocia Rock Formations, Turkey

Ortahisar Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Turkey

Cappadocia Rock Formations, Turkey

Aerial view of rock formations in Goreme Valley, Cappadocia Turkey.

Cappadocia Rock Formations and Balloon, Turkey

Ortahisar Cappadocia, turkey

Aerial view of Cappadocia rock formations, Turkey

Aerial view of Cappadocia rock formations and ballooning, Turkey

Balloning over Cappadocia

Ballooning over Cappadocia, Turkey.

Ballooning over Cappadocia, Turkey.

Ballooning over Cappadocia, Turkey.

Balloons in Cappadocia, Turkey

Balloon in Cappadocia

Balloon in Cappadocia

Balloons in Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia Pasabag Fairy Chimneys Turkey

Balloon

Ballooning over Cappadocia, Turkey.

Pottery Avanos Cappadocia

Pottery making Avanos Cappadocia

Pottery shop Avanos Cappadocia

Ballooning over Cappadocia, Turkey.

Cappadocia Rock Formations, Turkey

Ballooning over Cappadocia, Turkey.

Tourists Visiting Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys in SunsetTurkey

Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Turkey

Fairy Chimneys İn Cappadocia

Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Turkey

Cappadocia rock formations, Avanos Turkey

Children in Goreme Cappadocia, Turkey

Souvenir shop in Cappadocia

Man with donkey Cappadocia

Pumpkins in Cappadocia, Turkey

Man with pumpkins in Cappadocia, Turkey

Uchisar Cappadocia, Turkey

Women with pumpkins in Cappadocia, Turkey

Woman and Fairy Chimneys in Cappadocia

Old Woman with Henna Cappodocia

Souvenir Shop in Cappadocia, Turkey

Elder local man in Goreme Cappadocia.

Old Man Cappadocia

Traditional Dolls of Cappadocia, Turkey

Traditional Dolls of Cappadocia, Turkey

Fairy Chimneys Souvenirs

Whirling Dervishes in Cappadocia Turkey

Old Street in Cappadocia, Turkey

Church in Mustafapasa Sinasos cappadocia

Cappadocia Rock Formations, Turkey

Cappadocia Fairy Chimney Turkey

Cappadocia rock formations and cave houses Turkey

Cappadocia in fall colors, Turkey

Cappadocia rock formations and cave houses Turkey

Cappadocia Rock Formation

Cappadocia in fall colors, Turkey

Cappadocia in fall colors, Turkey

Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Turkey

Cappadocia in fall colors, Turkey

Pottery in Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia rock formations and cave houses Turkey

Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Turkey

Cappadocia rock formations and cave houses Turkey

Uchisar Goreme National Park Cappadocia in fall colors, Turkey

Cappadocia rock formations and cave houses Turkey

Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Turkey

Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Turkey

Cappadocia Rock Formations, Turkey

Wheat Field in Cappadocia, Turkey

Uchisar Goreme National Park Cappadocia Rock Formations, Uchisar, Turkey

Cappadocia rock formations and cave houses Turkey

Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Turkey

Cappadocia Rock Formations, Turkey

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Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Turkey

Cappadocia Rock Formations, Turkey

House with a dove in window, Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia and apricots in blossom, Turkey

Cappadocia and apricots in blossom, Turkey

Renkli Kilise Early Christian cave churches in Cappadocia

Cappadocia Rock Formations, Turkey

Goreme Cappadocia and apricots in blossom, Turkey

Cappadocia and apricots in blossom, Turkey

Cappadocia and apricots in blossom, Turkey

Cappadocia and apricots in blossom, Turkey

Cappadocia and apricots in blossom, Turkey

Aerial view of Gediz Estuary and seabeans, Izmir Turkey.

Aerial view of Nemrut Volcano and Van Lake, Turkey.

Portakal Art and Antiques Gallery at Nisantasi

Portakal Art and Antiques Gallery at Nisantasi

Portakal Art and Antiques Gallery at Nisantasi

Mother and daughter making banana leaf money in Kitawa Island of Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea

Aerial view of Golden Horn, Galata Bridge and Bosphorus from minarets of Suleiman Mosque, Istanbul Turkey

Aerial view of Golden Horn, Galata Bridge and Bosphorus from minarets of Suleiman Mosque, Istanbul Turkey

Pregnant wild orangutan, Pongo pygmaeus, feeding on the canopy of the rainforest, Gunung Palung West Kalimantan Indonesia.

Lowland dipterocarp rain forest and early morning mist, Danum Valley Conservation Area, Borneo, Sabah, Malaysia.

Lowland dipterocarp rain forest and early morning mist, Danum Valley Conservation Area, Borneo, Sabah, Malaysia.

Sun-lit canyon walls after winter storm, Zion National Park, Utah USA.

Sun-lit canyon walls after winter storm, Zion National Park, Utah USA.

Snow in Zion National Park, Utah USA.

Sun-lit canyon walls after winter storm, Zion National Park, Utah USA.

Sun-lit canyon walls after winter storm, Zion National Park, Utah USA.

Traditional islamic dressed mother and daughter in shopping Istanbul Turkey

Miniature depicitng Islamic astronemers and matematicians, 16. Century, Sehinsahname.

Miniature depicitng Islamic astronemers and matematicians, 16. Century, Sehinsahname.

Ottoman miniature depicting musicians and dancers in entertainment, 16. Century, Sehinsahname.

14 century art of Mehmed Siyahkalem depicting hunting scene of Central Asian Turks with falcon and cheetah. Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul.

14 century art of Mehmed Siyahkalem depicting Chinese and Central Asian people. Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul.

Tigris River and ancient Hasankeyf ruins

105. Karen woman feeding her roosters and chickens in a hill tribe village Chiang Mai Thailand

105. Lisu women and old man in hill tribe Thailand

Lisu women and her son in ceremony dressing Thailand

Tailor shop and workers in Ile Saint Louis Senegal

Sakarya River Delta, Karabogaz Lake and wetland, Black Sea Turkey.

Reef scenic and breaking waves in St. Jones, Red Sea Egypt.

Aerial view of Anzac Bay, Ariburnu and North Beach, Galipoli Peninsula, Turkey.

Ducks and shepherd in Bali Indonesia.

Depiction of Killing Polyksene, daughter of Troy King Priamos and Queen Hekabe by Greeks on a sarcophagus found Kizoldun (Deadgirl) Hill (BC 520-500), Canakkale Museum, Turkey.

Troy and Anatolia, sarcophagus found Kizoldun (Deadgirl) Hill (BC 520-500), Canakkale Museum, Turkey.

Pottery and drink cups from Troia II and III (BC 2600-2200),Canakkale Museum Turkey.

Horse and rider relief from Troy VIII (BC 700-85), Canakkale Museum Turkey.

A red-knobbed hornbill delivers fruit to its nest. When raising chicks, hornbills eat more animal food, including snakes, bats and other birds. Tangkoko National Park Sulawesi Indonesia.

38. Dr. Pilai Poonswad (on r.) and research team with Rufous-neck hornbill in Thailand's Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary.

Van Lake and Suphan Mountain

Ancient trail and stone steps in Davali Valley, Erzurum Turkey.

Amasya city along Yesilirmak and rock tombs, Central Black Sea, Turkey.

Hagia Sophia and obelisk in hipodrome Istanbul Turkey

Aerial view of Topkapi Palace, Golden Horn and Bosphorus, Istanbul Turkey.

Urbanization and destruction of forest land in Istanbul, turkey

Dogon healer and herbalist in Kundu Village, Bandiagara, Mali.

Desert and baobab trees in Bandiagara, Mali.

El Oyun festival and personification of Turkic princess, Ukok Plain, Altai Mountains Russia.

El Oyun festival and personification of Turkic princess, Ukok Plain, Altai Mountains Russia.

Fresh collected blackberries, blueberries and black berries in Kackar Mountains, East Black Sea, Turkey.

Bodh Goya Temple and Stupa in India

Prayer flags and people in Mount Kailash , Tibet

Pilgrims and prayer flags in Mount Kailash Tibet

Male and female sea lions and female elephant seals on the beach near Punta Delgada , Valdes peninsula , Patagonia , Argentina

Rice paddies and Hmong people working on the field, Vietnam.

Hmong women and girls, different generations, Vietnam.

Families cover the corpses by silk clothes and take them to their villages and homes

Corpses visiting their homes and then taken back to their graves at the end

Families cover the corpses by silk clothes and take them to their villages and homes

The Angonoka tortoise, Geochelone yniphora, is one of the ten most endangered animals in the world. There are fewer than 1000 individuals left. Their favorite habitat is the cocoarse grass and scrub trees found near bamboo forests of nortwest Madagascar.

Sailing on the Charles River and Back Bay brownstones and Hancock Tower at sunset Boston MA.

Brain coral in pristine coral reefs of Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Divrigi Citadel and historical town known with architectural masterpieces from Seljuks, Sivas Turkey.

Belkis village and Zeugma ancient city inundated by rising water of Birecik Dam Lake on Euphrates River, Turkey.

Emercency excavation in Zeugma ancient city for saving priceless mosaics and artefacts before rising water covers.

Abakan capital city of Hakasia, surrounded by Yenisey and Abakan Rivers, Republic of Russian Federation.

Juvenile golden trevally, Gnathanodon speciosus, and lined pufferfish, Arothron manilensis, Sulawesi Indonesia.

Batfish school and diver in Sulawesi Indonesia.

Portrait of a young girl in Sultanbeyli. She can not go to school as she is deaf and can not talk.

Unplanned and fast developing Sultanbeyli squatter town destroying important forest areas of Istanbul city.

Sultanbeyli squatter town is spreading on an important water shed and source of Istanbul.

After split up of USSR, Lamaism officially accepted as a religon and temples built, Tuva Russia.

Horses are very important in Tuva culture . Every baby own male and female horse when he or she was born .

Wresting " Kures " is traditional sport and festival in Tuva

Yurts and people enjoying sun in Tuva steppes Siberia Russia

Climbing equipment : ropes and ice axe

Victoria Falls Mosi oa Tunya and rainbow Zimbabwe

Shaman playing drum called tuur in Hakasia and dungur in Tuva Siberia

Tying cloth pieces around ancient cemetery stones is an important shamanic ritual in Altai Mountains. White color for the gods in the sky, red for the water and land gods and black is for underground gods.

Virgin Mary and baby Jesus on the wall of Yeni Tokali Church

Boats anchored at Anaho Bay and Cape Matauaoa, Nuku Hiva Island, Marquesas

Rugged terrain and lush green forest in Nuku Hiva Island, Marquesas.

Ancient tomb and arc in Patara from Lykia-Pamphylia Turkey

Aerial view of a fishing boat and nets Fethiye Mediterranean

Meke volcano cone and maar lake Central Anatolia Turkey

Spruce and beech forests in Çat Valley in East Black Sea Mountains, Turkey.

Anaho Bay and Cape Matauaoa, Nuku Hiva Island, Marquesas

Budhapest History Museum and horce cart on the street, Hungary.

Dalyan Rock Tombs and Cruising in the Dalyan River

Aerial view of Phaselis ancient city and Olympos Turkey

Aerial view of Phaselis ancient city and Olympos ( Tahtali ) Mountain Behind, Turkey

Painting of Janissaries and Suleiman the Magnificent, Military Museum Istanbul.

The monastery of the Pantocrator (now known as Zeyrek Camii) was one of the largest and best organized monastic complexes of the Byzantine period, Istanbul Turkey.

The monastery of the Pantocrator (now known as Zeyrek Camii) was one of the largest and best organized monastic complexes of the Byzantine period, Istanbul Turkey.

The monastery of the Pantocrator (now known as Zeyrek Camii) was one of the largest and best organized monastic complexes of the Byzantine period, Istanbul Turkey.

The monastery of the Pantocrator (now known as Zeyrek Camii) was one of the largest and best organized monastic complexes of the Byzantine period, Istanbul Turkey.

Silhuettes of minarets and modern buildings, Istanbul Turkey.

Modern versus old, mosque and tall buildings in Istanbul, Turkey.

Spice Bazaar and spices Istanbul Turkey

Spice Bazaar and spices Istanbul Turkey

Exterior of Metro City shopping mall and business centre, Istanbul Turkey.

Modern versus old, mosque and tall buildings in Istanbul, Turkey.

Modern versus old, mosque and tall buildings in Istanbul, Turkey.

Modern versus old, mosque and tall buildings in Istanbul, Turkey.

Huli man from Tari, Papua New Guinea.

Huli bride and mother from Tari, Papua New Guinea.

Huli bride and mother in a women house from Tari, Papua New Guinea.

Traditional Huli man with wig and bird of paradise feathers decorated on. Tari Papua New Guinea.

Painting of Hurrem Sultan, Ottoman Prince and wife of Suleiman the Magnificient, Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul Turkey.

Battle of the Ottomans and Georgians in August 1549, Süleymanname by Arifi, Topkapi Palace Istanbul.

Battle of the Ottomans and Austrians, Süleymanname by Arifi, Topkapi Palace Istanbul.

Battle of Güns between Ottomans and Austrians near Vienna in August 1532, Süleymanname by Arifi, Topkapi Palace Istanbul.

Bone needles and knives from Asikli Huyuk Turkey

Soft corals and tropical marine life Andaman Sea Thailand

35. Soft corals and damsels Andaman Sea Thailand

Terrace houses of wealthy Ephesians, Ephesus Turkey.

Terrace houses of wealthy Ephesians, Ephesus Turkey.

Terrace houses of wealthy Ephesians, Ephesus Turkey.

Frescos covering the walls of Terrace Houses in Ephesus, Turkey.

Terrace houses of wealthy Ephesians, were decorated with beautiful frescoes and mosaics. The houses had luxurious bedrooms, bathrooms, triclinium, and kitchens. Ephesus Turkey.

Terrace houses of wealthy Ephesians, were decorated with beautiful frescoes and mosaics. The houses had luxurious bedrooms, bathrooms, triclinium, and kitchens. Ephesus Turkey.

Wild orangutan, Pongo pygmaeus, female feeding on the canopy of the rainforest, Gunung Palung West Kalimantan Indonesia.

Rhino and calf in rift valley Kenya Africa

Pelicans and flamingos in Lake Nakuru, rift valley Kenya Africa

Sultan Ahmed 3rd Fountain and Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Turkey.

Hippodrome and Blue Mosque, Sultan Ahmed square Istanbul Turkey.

Woman and children in Gamavabad village Shiraz, Iran.

Lake Urmia and ferries lran

Iran Isfahan Ali Qappu Palace and Imam square

Newroz feast table and Newroz painted eggs Iran

Double minaret Madrasah(Cifte Minare) and Şifaiye(Health) Madrasah built in 1271, Sivas Turkey

Stairs going from concubines department to pool area and garden of harem, Topkapi Palace Istanbul

Favorites department and pool of harem Topkapi Palace

Yeni Mosque and Nuri Osmaniye at dusk, Istanbul Turkey.

Modern buildings and minarets Istanbul

Street butcher and dog meat

Nguyen Le Giang was born blind as a result of the effects of the agent orange on his mother. He is a gifted music student in the Hanoi Music School. He is assisted by one of classmates and teachers in a practice.

Hanoi bikes and motorcycles

Candies in dragon and soldier shape Hanoi

Olympos Cirali beach and tourist girl, Antalya Turkey

Clock tower and Yivli (grooved) minaret Antalya Turkey.

Wild orangutan, Pongo pygmaeus, female and her young offspring feeding on the canopy of the rainforest, Gunung Palung West Kalimantan Indonesia.

33. Great Pied Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) female and chick inside nest cavity. Khao Yai National Park Thailand.

Van cat and her kitten endemic to Van East Turkey.

Clark anemone fish and juvenile, Amphiprion clarkii, Sulawesi Indonesia.

Mother and girl carrying water, rural Egypt.

Reliefs and Budha statues on Borobudur Temple , Central Java Indonesia

Interior of Green Mosque and Tomb in Bursa Turkey.

Interior of Green Mosque and Tomb in Bursa Turkey.

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

Selimiye Mosque , Edirne Turkey . This mosque was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by Architect Sinan between the dates 1568-1574 .

People swimming and bathing in Dead Sea Israel.

People swimming and bathing in Dead Sea Israel.

Comparison of old and new architecture Jaffa Tel Aviv Israel.

Kilistra , during the Byzantine age ( BC 8th century - AD 13th century ) , also appears to have rock - carved settlement similar to the ones in Cappadocia . Lystra , one of the Anatolian cities , is one the way between Ikonion ( Konya ) and Pisda Antioche

Mountain village and small stream in a Black Sea Mountains Vercenik Turkey.

Bus, taxi and ferry terminal in Kadikoy Istanbul Turkey

Bus and ferry terminal in Kadikoy Istanbul Turkey

Almost 80 percent of Haitians believe Voodoo and sorcery. Catholic Church stopped fighting against Voodoo as it doesn't work.

Society Secret member in Haiti walking through sugar cane fields for their sacred ritual Bizango.

Dressing is very important in Voodoo ceremonies. Women join rituals with their best clothes, Haiti.

There are both evil and good "loas". Once the loa gets the control of the body, eyes of the person tells which loa he or she is under power.

Raggy scorpionfish, Scorpaenopsis venosa, and cockatoo waspfish, Ablabys taenianotus, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Square court found in Frigidarium and around galleries covered with mozaics. They were all sketched carefully but fast, Allianoi

Children playing hide and seek in Piyale Pasha Mosque, Istanbul Turkey

Old house and bicycle in Buyukada, Princes Islands, Istanbul Turkey

Aerial of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Golden Horn and Bosphorus at the background, Istanbul Turkey

Spice Bazaar and spices Istanbul Turkey

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge over Bosphorus and silhuet of Istanbul at sunset Turkey

Suleymaniye Mosque at sunset and ferries, Istanbul Turkey

Aerial view of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace Istanbul Turkey

Aerial of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque Istanbul Turkey

Women and daughters collecting water in a stream, Mardin Turkey

Praying Jewish boy and elder Istanbul Turkey

Amphitheatre and Bodrum Castle, Halicarnassus Turkey

Istanbul mosques and minarets Rustem Pasa ve Suleymaniye , Turkey

Ferries and Galata Tower, Golden Horn Istanbul

Lhotse and Everest south route yellow band , Nepal

Minarets and forest, Black Sea Turkey

Cappadocia and apricots in blossom, Turkey.

Camels , donkeys and sheep in a Tuareg Caravan , Great Sahara Mali

Sand storm and caravan in Great Sahara Mali

Sand storm and caravan in Great Sahara Mali

Chinese girls playing with their Turkish host friend and her dog in Ankara Turkey

Azerbaijanian and Ukrainian girls together in internationall children festival Ankara

Woman and child in a dugout canoe Sepik River Papua New Guinea

Women and children in a dugout canoe in Sepik River Papua New Guinea

Hisar fortress and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, Bosphorus Istanbul Turkey

Tigris River and ancient Hasankeyf ruins

Shepherd and her sheeps at Erciyes Mountain Kayseri

Aerial view Bodrum Castle and Harbor Turkey

Karstic lake and remains of old kervansaray in Central Anatolia Turkey

Literacy is very low among Hmong people. Only a few of them can read and write Vietnamese.

Soft corals and fish life, Sulawesi Indonesia.

Sponges and feather stars on a reef, Sulawesi Indonesia.

Acropora hard corals and diver, Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia.

Sea fan and soft corals, Sulawesi Indonesia.

As Spirits of Forest whip youngesters in the village, anger comes up time to time between relatives of young boys and elders.

Big War is a walking of group of boys and spirits of forest to bush with dances and songs, Ibel village, Senegal.

Wine salted sardines and bread, truly Mediterranean, Vis Island Croatia