A view of the Urubamba river as it curves around Huanac (or Wayna) Picchu. Machu Picchu is protected on all sides by steep mountains which helps explain why this temple complex wasn't brought to the world's attention until 1911 when Yale historian and explorer Hiram Bingham 'discovered' the then jungled covered site with the help of local farmers. In 1981 it was made an official 'Historical Sanctuary' in Peru. Debate still continues as to the best way to balance the preservation of the site with the needs of the travel industry.
From Spaces
Banana Tree
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
The Green Heron in Hiding
Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua
The Green Heron
Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua
The Green Heron
Lake Nicaragua, Nicaragua
Rural scene in Nicaragua.
Golden Rice Harvest
Chiang Mai, ThailandFrom Spaces
A crow watches the sun set behind the famous Chinese fishing nets in
Cochin, India.From Spaces
The sun sets behind the famous Chinese fishing nets
Cochin, India.From Reportage
Haystack Rock
Cannon Beach, Oregon, USAFrom Spaces
In the mind's eye the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are miles from civilization amidst a vast open desert. Reality couldn't be further from the truth. Cairo's urban sprawl now threatens to envelope the pyramids as Cairo's suburbs grow out of control.
From Reportage
The Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA)
Plains of San Agustin, New MexicoFrom Spaces
