Wild Horses of NAMIBIA

The Namib Desert Horse is a rare feral horse found in the Namib Desert of Namibia, Africa. It is probably the only feral herd of horses residing in Africa, with a population ranging between 90 and 150. Despite the harsh environment in which they live, the horses are generally in good condition, except during times of extreme drought.
The origin of the Namib Desert Horse is unclear, though several theories have been put forward. The most likely ancestors of the horses are a mix of riding horses and cavalry horses, many from German breeding programs, released from various farms and camps in the early 20th century, especially during World War I. Whatever their origin, the horses eventually congregated in the Garub Plains, near Aus, Namibia, the location of a man-made water source.

Photos from Summer 2011

Doors and Windows from ANDALUSIA

Photos from Spring 2012

1. Carmona

2. / 3. / 4. Cordoba

5. / 6. / 7. / 8. Granada

9. Medina Zaharat

10. / 11. Sevilla

Midi Pyrenées. FRANCE

Photos from 2009/2011

1. Saint Bertrand de Comminges,

2. Cirque Gavarnie

3. Vallée d’Ôo,

4. Saint Bertrand de Comminges,

5. Lauron Valley,

6. Saint Gaudens

7. Lourdes

8. Oo Lake

Hanoi, VIETNAM

Photos from October 2013

Peninsula Valdés. ARGENTINA

Photos from October 2014

Nordkaap. NORWAY

Photos from Summer 2014

The Madrid of the Austrians. SPAIN

El Madrid de los Austrias (English: The Madrid of the Austrians or the Habsburgs) is a name used for the old centre of Madrid, built during the reign of the Habsburg Dynasty, known in Spain as Casa de Austria.
Madrid first became the capital in the 16th century, a period in which Spain experienced its Golden Age. The kingdom underwent enormous economic growth by virtue of its colonies in South America. The Habsburgs commissioned a variety of buildings and infrastructure projects, in order to represent their power and wealth through their shaping of public space. Its typical architectural style ranges from the late Renaissance through the early Baroque.
The most notable Habsburg construction and the essential part of El Madrid de los Austrias is the Plaza Mayor.

Photos from Summer 2014

Smiles of CAMBODIA

Photos from April 2012

1. Woman from a pepper farm in Kampot

2. Youngstudent from Kampong Trach

3. Chum Mey at the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum. Chum Mey (c.1930-) is one of only twelve known survivors of the Khmer Rouge imprisonment in the S-21 Tuol Sleng camp, where 20,000 Cambodians were sent for execution. He survived two years of torture and fear in a Khmer Rouge death camp, sustained by thoughts of his pregnant wife and unborn child. His life was only spared because of his high level of competence in machine repairing for Pol Pot's soldiers

4. Kids from near Phnom Chnork

5. Dancer from Siem Reap

6. Enigmatic smile in one of the masks of the Bayon, in Angkor Thom.