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A Lonely House in the Himalayas Manali, India. #nature #VSCO #VSCOcam #VSCOgrid #travel #mountains #hills Vsco Grid, You Are Amazing, Magical Places, Himalayas, Lonely, Manali India, Expressions, Wildlife, Forest

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The cobbles of Gold HillGold Hill, Dorset, EnglandThe view looking down this famous hill is one of the most romantic sights in England. (Credit: Stephen Banks, @DorsetScouser - Twitter) More info Banks, Dorset England, Wales England, Cotswolds England, Gold Hill Shaftesbury, Nightscape, English Countryside, Milky Way, Vacation Trips

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The cobbles of Gold HillGold Hill, Dorset, EnglandThe view looking down this famous hill is one of the most romantic sights in England. (Credit: Stephen Banks, @DorsetScouser - Twitter) More info

高野山2の画像(写真) Photo by Baryta. Approach to the inner shrine. Okunoin is the site of the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi, the founder of Shingon Buddhism and one of the most revered persons in the religious history of Japan. Instead of having died, Kobo Daishi is believed to rest in eternal meditation as he awaits Miroku Nyorai, the Buddha of the Future, and provides relief to those who ask for salvation in the meantime. Okunoin is one of the most sacred places in Japan and a popular pilgrimage spot. Dark Green Aesthetic, Fantasy Aesthetic, Nature Aesthetic, Night Aesthetic, Dark Aesthetic Places, Dark Forest Aesthetic, Dark Naturalism, Images Esthétiques, Slytherin Aesthetic

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高野山2の画像(写真) Photo by Baryta. Approach to the inner shrine. Okunoin is the site of the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi, the founder of Shingon Buddhism and one of the most revered persons in the religious history of Japan. Instead of having died, Kobo Daishi is believed to rest in eternal meditation as he awaits Miroku Nyorai, the Buddha of the Future, and provides relief to those who ask for salvation in the meantime. Okunoin is one of the most sacred places in Japan and a popular pilgrimage spot.

高野山の画像(写真) Photo by Baryta. Okunoin is the site of the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai), the founder of Shingon Buddhism and one of the most revered persons in the religious history of Japan. Instead of having died, Kobo Daishi is believed to rest in eternal meditation as he awaits Miroku Nyorai (Maihreya), the Buddha of the Future, and provides relief to those who ask for salvation in the meantime. Okunoin is one of the most sacred places in Japan and a popular pilgrimage spot. Miroku, Sacred Places, Mausoleum, Pilgrimage, Awaits, Buddhism, Founder, Eternity

高野山の画像(写真) Photo by Baryta. Okunoin is the site of the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai), the founder of Shingon Buddhism and one of the most revered persons in the religious history of Japan. Instead of having died, Kobo Daishi is believed to rest in eternal meditation as he awaits Miroku Nyorai (Maihreya), the Buddha of the Future, and provides relief to those who ask for salvation in the meantime. Okunoin is one of the most sacred places in Japan and a popular pilgrimage spot.

Photo by Nobuhiro Suhara. Houkanji temple in Kyoto, Japan. Yasaka-no-tou (Yasaka Tower) is said to be the oldest tower in Kyoto. The full name is "Houkanji Temple". The five storied pagoda is 46m in height and is considered one of the most important cultural properties of the country. Japanese Architecture, Art And Architecture, Asia Travel, Japan Travel, Solo Travel, Cool Places To Visit, Places To Go, Beautiful World, Beautiful Places

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Photo by Nobuhiro Suhara. Houkanji temple in Kyoto, Japan. Yasaka-no-tou (Yasaka Tower) is said to be the oldest tower in Kyoto. The full name is "Houkanji Temple". The five storied pagoda is 46m in height and is considered one of the most important cultural properties of the country.

Monastery gardens at San Lazzaro degli Armeni, Veneto / Italy (by Venetico). San Lazzaro is named after St. Lazarus, the patron saint of lepers. It was a leper colony from the 12th to 16th centuries, then was abandoned until Mechitar- an Armenian monk- fled his Turkish persecutors in 1715 and came to Venice. The Venetian government gave San Lazzaro to Mechitar, who founded an Armenian order on the island. Today, the monastery lies amid gardens with flowers, cypress trees, and peacocks. Beautiful Gardens, Beautiful Pictures, San Lazzaro, Casa Exterior, Scenic Routes, Garden Gates, Dream Garden

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Monastery gardens at San Lazzaro degli Armeni, Veneto / Italy (by Venetico). San Lazzaro is named after St. Lazarus, the patron saint of lepers. It was a leper colony from the 12th to 16th centuries, then was abandoned until Mechitar- an Armenian monk- fled his Turkish persecutors in 1715 and came to Venice. The Venetian government gave San Lazzaro to Mechitar, who founded an Armenian order on the island. Today, the monastery lies amid gardens with flowers, cypress trees, and peacocks.

Fangweng is known as the hanging restaurant because it is built into the Happy Valley of the Xiling Gorge. Several hundred feet below the hanging floor is the raging Yangtze River. The restaurant gets its name from Lu You, a poet who brewed tea in the caves during the 1100s. Oh The Places Youll Go, Places Around The World, Places To See, Places To Travel, Around The Worlds, Travel Destinations, Breathtaking Places, Beautiful Places To Visit, Amazing Places

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Fangweng is known as the hanging restaurant because it is built into the Happy Valley of the Xiling Gorge. Several hundred feet below the hanging floor is the raging Yangtze River. The restaurant gets its name from Lu You, a poet who brewed tea in the caves during the 1100s.

Chemiserie Niguet Shop at 13 rue Royale, Brussels, designed by Paul Hankar, 19th century. Brussels is one of the capitals of the Art Nouveau architecture. Built by Paul Hankar in 1896, this former mens outfitter shop has a glorious facade and an interior with murals by Hankar's partner, Adolphe Crespin. It is now occupied by a florist. Flores Art Nouveau, Art Nouveau Flowers, Architecture Art Nouveau, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Belle Epoque, Beautiful Buildings, Art Nouveau Arquitectura

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Chemiserie Niguet Shop at 13 rue Royale, Brussels, designed by Paul Hankar, 19th century. Brussels is one of the capitals of the Art Nouveau architecture. Built by Paul Hankar in 1896, this former mens outfitter shop has a glorious facade and an interior with murals by Hankar's partner, Adolphe Crespin. It is now occupied by a florist.

Spiral stairs inside the abandoned Łapalice Castle, Poland. Building on Poland’s finest folly started in 1979. Piotr Kazimierczyk, a local artist, was granted permission to build a 170sq/m work studio on a patch of ground overlooking the lake. What went up was a 5,000 sq/m mock castle complete with gateways, turrets and ramparts. Known locally as Łapalice Castle the structure has been lying half-finished and fenced off ever since Kazimierczyk ran out of funds. Abandoned Castles, Abandoned Mansions, Abandoned Buildings, Abandoned Places, Haunted Places, Beautiful Architecture, Architecture Photography

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Spiral stairs inside the abandoned Łapalice Castle, Poland. Building on Poland’s finest folly started in 1979. Piotr Kazimierczyk, a local artist, was granted permission to build a 170sq/m work studio on a patch of ground overlooking the lake. What went up was a 5,000 sq/m mock castle complete with gateways, turrets and ramparts. Known locally as Łapalice Castle the structure has been lying half-finished and fenced off ever since Kazimierczyk ran out of funds.

Photo by Todd Seelie. Step Inside A Cocktail Party In The Green-Wood Cemetery Catacombs. For three mysterious hours, the New York Obscura Society gave visitors a rare, late-night look inside the catacombs under Green-Wood Cemetery, in Brooklyn, NY where Samuel Ward McAllister (and others) are interred. McCallister's ghost was billed as the party's host. Amazing Places On Earth, Greenwood Cemetery, Land Of The Living, The Catacombs, Lighting Concepts, Green Wood, Step Inside, Night Looks

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Photo by Todd Seelie. Step Inside A Cocktail Party In The Green-Wood Cemetery Catacombs. For three mysterious hours, the New York Obscura Society gave visitors a rare, late-night look inside the catacombs under Green-Wood Cemetery, in Brooklyn, NY where Samuel Ward McAllister (and others) are interred. McCallister's ghost was billed as the party's host.

Pumpkin House, Kenova, WV. Photo by Tom Hindman. The C-K AutumnFest takes place the last weekend in October in the two quaint communities of Ceredo and Kenova. The centerpiece of the festival is the famous Pumpkin House, which has become one of the favorite tourist attractions of West Virginia. In 1978, the Pumpkin House began with only 5 pumpkins carved for a Halloween display. Since then, the number of hand-carved pumpkins has grown to 3,000. Halloween News, Halloween Event, Halloween Celebration, Halloween Stuff, Spirit Halloween, Happy Halloween, Easy Pumpkin Carving, Pumpkin Art, Pumpkin House

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Pumpkin House, Kenova, WV. Photo by Tom Hindman. The C-K AutumnFest takes place the last weekend in October in the two quaint communities of Ceredo and Kenova. The centerpiece of the festival is the famous Pumpkin House, which has become one of the favorite tourist attractions of West Virginia. In 1978, the Pumpkin House began with only 5 pumpkins carved for a Halloween display. Since then, the number of hand-carved pumpkins has grown to 3,000.

Bitou Cape is one of the Three Capes of North Taiwan, the other two being Fugui Cape and Sandiao Cape. A paved footpath leads onto the cape, giving access to splendid vistas of sea and sky. The path terminates at the tip of the cape and Bitou Cape Lighthouse, which was first constructed in 1896 and was rebuilt in its present form after being destroyed by Allied bombing during World War II. New Taipei City, Taipei Taiwan, Bangkok Travel, Places To Visit, Formosa, Travel Humor, Travel Tattoo

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Bitou Cape is one of the Three Capes of North Taiwan, the other two being Fugui Cape and Sandiao Cape. A paved footpath leads onto the cape, giving access to splendid vistas of sea and sky. The path terminates at the tip of the cape and Bitou Cape Lighthouse, which was first constructed in 1896 and was rebuilt in its present form after being destroyed by Allied bombing during World War II.

Many people refer to them as “lightning bugs”, but the Photinus carolinus is an amazing synchronous firefly that finds its way to a special spot in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee each year. Elkmont is one of the only places in the United States to see the synchronous fireflies making it an incredibly special event that very few people get to witness! Great Smoky Mountains, Firefly Images, O Ritual, Photo Voyage, Smoky Mountain National Park, National Forest, Parc National, Natural Phenomena, Trekking

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Many people refer to them as “lightning bugs”, but the Photinus carolinus is an amazing synchronous firefly that finds its way to a special spot in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee each year. Elkmont is one of the only places in the United States to see the synchronous fireflies making it an incredibly special event that very few people get to witness!

Located in the open landscape of the Rives Arcins in Bordeaux, France– this cabin draws inspiration from the night “owls” of the land. Crafted as a part of the “Noise Initiative” for the area, this cabin was designed by Zebra3/Buy-Sellf. Jutting off of the structure is a small pier that extends to the Garonne River. The timber construction is beautiful from the outside and very geometric on the inside. The furnishings are all minimal and certainly lends itself to more of an outdoor experience. Cabin Design, Home Design, Owl House, Bird House, Real Life Fairies, Unusual Buildings, Refuge, Unusual Homes, Unique Houses

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Located in the open landscape of the Rives Arcins in Bordeaux, France– this cabin draws inspiration from the night “owls” of the land. Crafted as a part of the “Noise Initiative” for the area, this cabin was designed by Zebra3/Buy-Sellf. Jutting off of the structure is a small pier that extends to the Garonne River. The timber construction is beautiful from the outside and very geometric on the inside. The furnishings are all minimal and certainly lends itself to more of an outdoor experience.

Photography: Craig Manley Giola, Thassos, Greece. The lagoon, located near the village Astris, is often called the most natural swimming pool. Indeed, it is a unique water reservoir, which provides a pleasant swimming experience. The Aegean Sea rinses its shores and fills the pool with water. But since the pool is separated from the sea with a rock wall, the water in the lagoon is much warmer, making it much more pleasant to dive in. Thasos Greece, All Inclusive Urlaub, Paraiso Natural, Natural Swimming Pools, Natural Pools, Natural Rock, Earth Pictures

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Photography: Craig Manley Giola, Thassos, Greece. The lagoon, located near the village Astris, is often called the most natural swimming pool. Indeed, it is a unique water reservoir, which provides a pleasant swimming experience. The Aegean Sea rinses its shores and fills the pool with water. But since the pool is separated from the sea with a rock wall, the water in the lagoon is much warmer, making it much more pleasant to dive in.

Photograph by Joel Sartore Photograph by Joel Sartore The Western Rift, also called the Albertine Rift, is edged by some of the highest mountains in Africa. It contains the Rift Valley lakes, which include some of the deepest lakes in the world. Much of this area lies within the boundaries of national parks such as Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwenzori National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda, and Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Valle Del Rift, Queen Elizabeth Park, Rift Valley, Luang Prabang, Photos Voyages, Lakes, Africa Travel

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Photograph by Joel Sartore Photograph by Joel Sartore The Western Rift, also called the Albertine Rift, is edged by some of the highest mountains in Africa. It contains the Rift Valley lakes, which include some of the deepest lakes in the world. Much of this area lies within the boundaries of national parks such as Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwenzori National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda, and Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.

Lango Camp, Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Congo. Odzala National Park is a national park in the Cuvette-Ouest Region of the Republic of the Congo. Founded in 1935, the park now covers 13,600 km2. It is known as one of the most important strongholds for forest elephant and western gorilla conservation remaining in Central Africa. Several luxury camps have made serve travelers who come to explore. Wilderness Camping, Camping Set, National Parks, African Lodges, Congo Brazzaville, Forest And Wildlife, Wildlife Safari, Playa Beach

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Lango Camp, Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Congo. Odzala National Park is a national park in the Cuvette-Ouest Region of the Republic of the Congo. Founded in 1935, the park now covers 13,600 km2. It is known as one of the most important strongholds for forest elephant and western gorilla conservation remaining in Central Africa. Several luxury camps have made serve travelers who come to explore.

Photo By Mike Putnam- Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Area, Bend Oregon. Mt. Jefferson is the dominant feature of this High Cascades area, along with Three Fingered Jack. Mt. Jefferson's slopes are mantled by five glaciers: Whitewater, Waldo, Milk Creek, Russell, and Jefferson Park. There are over 150 lakes, many stocked with trout. Mt. Jefferson Wilderness covers 111,177 total acres. There are 163 miles of trail within this wilderness including a 40 mile stretch of the Pacific Crest Scenic Trail. Fine Art Landscape Photography, Nature Photography, Oregon Photography, Photography Tips, Photography Reflector, Online Photography, Photography Backdrop, Photography Business, Wedding Photography

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Photo By Mike Putnam- Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Area, Bend Oregon. Mt. Jefferson is the dominant feature of this High Cascades area, along with Three Fingered Jack. Mt. Jefferson's slopes are mantled by five glaciers: Whitewater, Waldo, Milk Creek, Russell, and Jefferson Park. There are over 150 lakes, many stocked with trout. Mt. Jefferson Wilderness covers 111,177 total acres. There are 163 miles of trail within this wilderness including a 40 mile stretch of the Pacific Crest Scenic Trail.

For the first time in five years, visitors to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore can make the icy trek along the frozen waters of Lake Superior to glimpse the millions of icicles that embellish the region's incredible ice caves. The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is made up of 22 islands in Lake Superior, located off the coast of northern Wisconsin. The area boasts some of the most impressive sea caves in the Great Lakes region. Cave Photos, Sea Cave, Frozen Lake, Pure Michigan, Canada, Photos Of The Week, Great Lakes, Natural Wonders, The Great Outdoors

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For the first time in five years, visitors to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore can make the icy trek along the frozen waters of Lake Superior to glimpse the millions of icicles that embellish the region's incredible ice caves. The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is made up of 22 islands in Lake Superior, located off the coast of northern Wisconsin. The area boasts some of the most impressive sea caves in the Great Lakes region.

Photograph of a 2 year old willow dome in early spring. Willow dome. A living structure that shades in the summer and lets heat through in the winter. Plant your own! It’s easy, place a willow branchs in water and let them sprout. Place in ground in a circle slightly bigger then you want your dome to be. Let them grow; remember willows love water. Once they are big enough weave their ends. Unique Garden Decor, Unique Gardens, Amazing Gardens, Garden Decorations, Rainbow Decorations, Backyard Garden, Garden Art, Garden Landscaping, Diy Garden

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Photograph of a 2 year old willow dome in early spring. Willow dome. A living structure that shades in the summer and lets heat through in the winter. Plant your own! It’s easy, place a willow branchs in water and let them sprout. Place in ground in a circle slightly bigger then you want your dome to be. Let them grow; remember willows love water. Once they are big enough weave their ends.

The Winter Palace is one of the most splendid buildings in St. Petersburg. Almost all the Romanovs starting from Catherine the Great resided there. The palace had hundreds of rooms; many of them were State Halls the interiors of which are preserved till the present days and open to visitors. The Winter Palace does not only display beautiful interiors but also houses the Hermitage Museum. It ranks among the best museums of West European art in the world. St Petersburg Russia, Winter Palace St Petersburg, Russian Architecture, Museo Hermitage, The Hermitage Museum, Czar Nicolau Ii, Winter Wonderland

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The Winter Palace is one of the most splendid buildings in St. Petersburg. Almost all the Romanovs starting from Catherine the Great resided there. The palace had hundreds of rooms; many of them were State Halls the interiors of which are preserved till the present days and open to visitors. The Winter Palace does not only display beautiful interiors but also houses the Hermitage Museum. It ranks among the best museums of West European art in the world.

Casa do Lago Bed and Breakfast, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Formerly a countryside vacation home, Casa do Lago was turned into a hotel with 15 guest apartments in five bungalows and the main house. On the 203-acre property, guests can enjoy preserved patches of Atlantic rainforest inhabited by capybaras, anteaters, deer and dozens of bird species. The hotel practices sustainability: vegetables and fruit are grown organically; cheese is handcrafted on site; water is used responsibly. Wellness Travel, Capybara, Anteater, Inhabit, Bungalows, Bird Species, Maine House, Bed And Breakfast

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Casa do Lago Bed and Breakfast, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Formerly a countryside vacation home, Casa do Lago was turned into a hotel with 15 guest apartments in five bungalows and the main house. On the 203-acre property, guests can enjoy preserved patches of Atlantic rainforest inhabited by capybaras, anteaters, deer and dozens of bird species. The hotel practices sustainability: vegetables and fruit are grown organically; cheese is handcrafted on site; water is used responsibly.

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Lavender Fields in Provence, France. Photo by Jarrod Castaing. Fragrant lavender fields, cobbled streets and sizzling coastlines - Provence’s endless charms have inspired writers, painters and travellers galore. This bewitching corner of southern France combines lively coastal cities and quaint, whisper-quiet villages. The famed lavender fields bloom in summer, so travel in June to August for violet-tinged views. Lavender Fields France, French Lavender Fields, Provence Lavender, Taj Mahal India

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Lavender Fields in Provence, France. Photo by Jarrod Castaing. Fragrant lavender fields, cobbled streets and sizzling coastlines - Provence’s endless charms have inspired writers, painters and travellers galore. This bewitching corner of southern France combines lively coastal cities and quaint, whisper-quiet villages. The famed lavender fields bloom in summer, so travel in June to August for violet-tinged views.

A contemporary trend combines the backyard space with the original house structure, thus creating a seamless yet expanded environment that forms a ‘true’ part of the home’s compound. Scott Lewis Landscape Architects have followed this direction by creating a backyard art studio that naturally bonds with its surrounding. Located in a San Francisco home, this extended space is draped in a lush foliage of ivy, while aptly bordering a wooded park within the confines of the city. Backyard Office, Backyard Studio, Garden Studio, Garden Office, Cozy Backyard, Outdoor Office, Green Backyard, Garden Plants

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A contemporary trend combines the backyard space with the original house structure, thus creating a seamless yet expanded environment that forms a ‘true’ part of the home’s compound. Scott Lewis Landscape Architects have followed this direction by creating a backyard art studio that naturally bonds with its surrounding. Located in a San Francisco home, this extended space is draped in a lush foliage of ivy, while aptly bordering a wooded park within the confines of the city.

The Eye of Africa — whose official name, the Richat Structure, seems so mundane in comparison — was spotted in central Mauritania by astronauts on early space missions. In the expanse of the Western Sahara Desert, the formation has a diameter of about 48 kilometres. At first, scientists thought a meteorite had hit the Earth, causing this impression. But now it is believed to be a symmetrical uplift that erosion has revealed. No one has explained yet why it is circular. Paraje Natural, The Wonders, Ufo, Mysterious Places On Earth

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The Eye of Africa — whose official name, the Richat Structure, seems so mundane in comparison — was spotted in central Mauritania by astronauts on early space missions. In the expanse of the Western Sahara Desert, the formation has a diameter of about 48 kilometres. At first, scientists thought a meteorite had hit the Earth, causing this impression. But now it is believed to be a symmetrical uplift that erosion has revealed. No one has explained yet why it is circular.