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"Victoria Falls and Rainbow" Zambia by  Dietmar Temps. A place where rainbows meet! Victoria Falls is a large waterfall located in the middle of the Zambezi River, which flows through the southeastern part of the African continent.  Located on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, it is also a World Heritage Site alongside the Iguazu Falls in South America and is a World Heritage Site.

Rhododendron flowers and Bucura mountain lakes, Retezat Mountains in Carpathians, Romania A post for nature lovers! The oldest national park in Romania is located in the high mountains of the Southern Carpathians.  In addition to numerous deep blue glacial lakes - such as Bucura Lake, which we see here - the protected area also has over 60 mountain peaks with a height of over 2,300 meters.  The Retezat National Park also serves to protect one of the last primary forests in Europe.  Many animals live here, including golden eagles, wolves and brown bears.  But the flora is also impressive: a third of all plant species found in Romania can be found in the park.

Stubben Alberg, Austria This historic ski resort is Stubben Alberg, and the view of the village may be similar to what you imagine when reading "Historic Alpine Village".  Near the Alberg pass, this Austrian village is a must for ski enthusiasts.  This is also the birthplace of ski instructor Schneider, whose methods and skills spread throughout the world in the 20th century.

Cape Disappointment Lighthouse in Ilwaco, Washington, for the formation of the modern US Coast Guard

The Falls of Bruar, Perthshire

Lupins growing at Lake Tekapo, on New Zealand's South Island.

Aerial view of a car crossing the frozen surface of Lake Baikal, Russia

Sunlit volcanic ridges, Eyjafjallajökull Iceland.

Mount Diablo State Park, California.

Beach in the evening light at whisky bay, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia.

Eibsee lake at the base of Zugspitze mountain, Bavaria, Germany. Germany's highest point. The Zugspitze: Germany's highest point.

Trou de Fer in Piton des Neiges on Reunion Island on the occasion of the Reunion Island Freedom Festival.

Field of Light at Sensorio, by Bruce Munro, Paso Robles, California. When the sun sets, the fibers illuminate, creating a shimmering, interactive landscape in the meadow. Fifty eight thousand and eight hundred solar powered lights change colors and make people happy.

Heavens Gate Mountain Near Zhangjiajie (Mountain Tyanmen/Tianmen).

Whirlpool in Myllykoski scenic area, Oulanka National Park, Kuusamo, Finland.

First Sunrise of 2020 at Mount Fuji, Japan.

Saguaro cacti in the Sonoran Desert near Tucson, Arizona.

Ice skaters on Hintersee, a lake in Ramsau, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, Germany.

The Church of St. Thomas above the village of Praprotno, Slovenia.

Dongzhi 2019: Chinese Winter Solstice The winter solstice festival was originated from the Han Dynasty (202 BC – 220 AD) and thrived in the Tang and Song dynasties (618 - 1279). People in the old times attached great importance to the festival. In Han Dynasty, the festival is regarded as the Winter Festival and people had one day off for the holiday. The winter festival, Dongzhi also known as Chinese Winter Solstice, starts from December 21st and ends at 23rd of the same month. This festival is celebrated in China, Korea, Vietnam and Japan.  The reason why the Chinese people celebrate the Winter solstice is related to the theory of Yin and Yang. According to the Chinese astrology, Yang symbolizes masculine and positive, Yin has the opposite meanings. The ancient people think from the winter solstice, the Yin is at its peak and will disappear gradually. While the Yang or positive things will become stronger and stronger from the day. So winter solstice is regarded as an a...