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Photo of the Week: Lake Baikal

18.10.2007

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From the Lake Baikal guide:

Located in Siberia near the Mongolian border, and surrounded by mountains, forests and wild rivers, Baikal is an immense and breathtaking area of physical beauty. Baikal holds twenty percent of the earth's fresh water and harbors more endemic species of plants and animals than any other lake in the world. Fed by 336 rivers and streams including the Angara, Barguzin, Selenga, Turka and Snezhnaya, the lake holds fifty species of fish including bullhead, sturgeon and omul.

Fredrik_p captured this photo on a trans-Siberian train journey he is currently on with his newly-wed wife, Sabrinakam. You can read more about their trip on their blog.

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Posted by dr.pepper 22:19 Archived in Russia Tagged photography Comments (1)

Photo of the Week: Viagra Rug

11.10.2007

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I guess sales were low for the Indian rug merchant who came up with this brilliant new way to entice more potential buyers. I wonder if it worked...

Thanks to jacquiedro for this pic. I enjoyed a hearty chuckle!

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Posted by dr.pepper 21:44 Archived in India Tagged photography Comments (0)

Photo of the Week: Feeling secure in Florence

04.10.2007

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That's a lot padlocks right there. David.byne took this photo in Florence, and he appears equally confused by them: "These padlocks seemed randomly attached to a signpost near the Ponte Vecchio in Florenece. Who knows why?"

So over to you, dear readers: Can anyone explain what the significance of these padlocks is? A safeguard in dangerous times? Or some bizarre tradition?

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Posted by dr.pepper 22:26 Tagged photography Comments (3)

Photo of the Week: Milford Sound

27.09.2007

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Milford Sound, despite its remote location on the southwestern coast of New Zealand's South Island, is one of the country's most popular attractions. Take one look at Laur456's photo above and you'll understand why.

Boat tours around the Sound (which is technically a fjord, not a sound) are the most popular way to get around, though the more adventurous travellers can set out in their own kayak. Don't think you'd catch me kayaking up to this waterfall though!

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Posted by dr.pepper 23:17 Archived in New Zealand Tagged photography Comments (0)

Photo of the Week: Garibaldi Lake

20.09.2007

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This week's Photo of the Week comes courtesy of leopard, who took this stunning photo of Garibaldi Lake in Canada.

The lake is found in Garibaldi Provincial Park, a wilderness park located near Whistler in British Columbia. The turquoise lake is set against a backdrop of glacier-topped mountains. It's hardly surprising that hiking is the favourite activity around here.

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Posted by dr.pepper 23:52 Archived in Canada Tagged photography Comments (0)

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