Arch of Septimus SeverusThe Arch of Septimus Severus in Rome Italy's Roman Forum. Erected in the early 2nd century, the Arch straddles the Via Sacra.
Barrel cactus flower in Anza Borrego Desert State ParkBarrel cactus flower in Anza Borrego Desert State Park
Beached Kelp - Oceanside PierPiles of beached kelp lay at the foot of Oceanside, California Pier while small waves swirl around them.
Castel Sant AngeloRome Italy's Castel Sant Angelo. Built on Hadrian's tomb (erected 138 AD), it was converted to a fortress in 401 AD as part of Honorius' defensive city wall and was used by numerous Popes as a defensive fort to protect the Vatican from invaders.
Death Valley DunesSand Dunes in Death Valley, California, stretch out to the base of the far-off mountains.
Der Museturm - GermanyRhine River Valley Castle Der Museturm next to the Rhine River in Germany.
Dried Seafood in a Booth in Taipei Taiwan's Snake Alley Night MaA booth selling dried seafood in Taipei Taiwan's Snake Alley night market
Italy Ostia Antica Bath Floor Mosaic 1A nicely preserved bathouse floor mosaic in the Ostia Antica Italy archaological site
Italy Ostia Antica Bath Floor Mosaic 2A nicely preserved bathouse floor mosaic in the Ostia Antica Italy archaological site
Italy Ravenna Mausoleum Galla Placidia Good ShepherdThe Good Shepherd wall and archway of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna Italy
Italy Ravenna Mausoleum Galla Placidia San LorenzoRear wall and archway of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna Italy
Italy Ravenna San Vitale Justinian MosaicRavenna Italy's San Vitale church Emperor Justinian mosaic
Japan Tokyo Sensoji Temple Buddha 1A large bronze statue at Tokyo's Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa district
Japan Tokyo Sensoji Temple Buddha 2A large bronze statue at Tokyo's Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa district
Japan Tokyo Sensoji Temple BuildingThe main temple in Tokyo's Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa district
Japan Tokyo Sensoji Temple MarketThe shopping district just outside Tokyo's Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa district
Mission San Luis Rey de Francia Church FrontSpanish California Mission San Luis Rey de Francia Cactus and Church Front Detail
Narrow Hong Kong StreetA narrow claustrophobic street with many signs for businesses and shops near Nathan Road in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Narrow Hong Kong StreetA narrow claustrophobic street with many signs for businesses and shops in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Petrified Dunes Aztec Sandstone Red Rock CanyonRed Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is a beautiful preserve west of Las Vegas Nevada with interesting geology consisting of Aztec Sandstone and the Keystone Thrust, desert animals such as burros and evidence of early human habitation with pictograms and pictographs.
