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Jangada at the beach

Three small Brazilian fishing boats (Jangada) lying on beach

Small Brazilian sailing boats (Jangada) lying on the beach near Fortaleza. On the boat in the foreground the mast with sail, keel and rudder is leaning against the deck. Nikon D3X and Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8G at 35mm, f/11, 1/125sec and ISO 200 The image may be licensed at istockphoto. A Jangada is a traditional fishing [...]

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Water taxi crossing Dubai Creek

A water taxi (abra) crossing Dubai Creek is approaching the harbor of the Deira district of Dubai. The cross-river trip costs 1 Dirham (AED 1) per passenger and affords a picturesque view of the city. Nikon D3X and Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8G at 44mm, f/11, 1/200sec and ISO 200. The image may be licensed at istockphoto. [...]

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Lamb of Old Norwegian Sheep Breed

Lamb of The Old Norwegian Sheep Breed (Villsau) an unimproved remnant of the old Norwegian landrace that was raised in the country since the Viking age. It is a small primitive, short-tailed sheep that is mainly found on the west coast of Norway. The breed is adapted to grazing outside all year around in cold and [...]

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East pediment of Parthenon on Acropolis

Detail of the east pediment of Parthenon (a temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece) that narrates the birth of Athena from the head of her father, Zeus. Nikon D3X and Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8G VRII at 82mm, f/8, 1/250 and ISO 200. The image may be licensed at istockphoto. The Parthenon (Greek: Παρθενών) is a temple [...]

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