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The viaduct was built to minimize the damage that a traditional cut-and-fill road would have caused to Grandfather Mountain. Supported by seven massive pillars, the viaduct almost floats in the air without disturbing the land below. To eliminate damage to the environment, no access roads were built for transporting heavy equipment on the ground. Exposed rock was covered to prevent staining from concrete, epoxy, or grout. The only trees cut were those directly beneath the superstructure....

In 1991 the construction of a new Cathedral was undertaken, 200 feet under the older one. Dramatic lighting in the interior and scale of its proportions are completely overwhelming. The entrance to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira.Photo credit Sources:Wikipedia,Bogotatourisim

Two hundred yards of polished concrete or linoleum gives me a little chill, says Trujillo. He received his B.A. in 1991 from the University of Texas at Austin and his M.F.A.

Beijing-based photographer Wang Fuchun produced this series of incredibly vivid pictures of Chinese passengers on trains. A railway worker-turned photographer, Wang has been documenting all sorts of unique moments on trains for decades. “Trains are loaded with people’s hopes and regrets,” said 68-year-old Wang Fuchun. I feel really lucky to have been able to take photos on trains." Wang’s bond with trains first started several decades ago. This is how he got started in photography....

It has dimensions of 150 by 70 metres and claims to be the largest wooden structure in the world. The building is popularly known as Las Setas de la Encarnacion (Incarnacion’s mushrooms). The Parasol contains a market, shops, and a podium for concerts and events. In the basement is an Antiquarium, where Roman and Moorish remains discovered on-site are displayed in a museum. There are panoramic terraces, including a restaurant, offering one of the best views of the city centre....

It is called one of the most beautiful rivers in the United States. Photo credit The river is very popular for float trips due to its calm flow and wonderful scenery. Most floaters take out at the village of Allakaket.

It is one of the oldest pre-Saharan cities and an outstanding example of a traditional settlement. Rooftop walkways allow women to move freely, concealed from mens view. Overhanging structures cover the alleys between houses creating an almost underground connection of passageways. Photograph by George Steinmetz Ghademes is an old town. Today it is a small oasis city situated next to a palm grove. Roughly circular in layout, the historic city of Ghadames comprises a cluster of houses....

Every year from mid-November to December, the beauty is enhanced by a colourful display of Lupins. Russell lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus) is an exotic plant that can grow up to 1.5 metres. Russell lupines produce long, colourful flower heads. The leaves, divided into green leaflets, are splayed out like fingers on a hand. Stout seedpods are produced that explode in the summer heat, releasing many dark brown seeds. The variety of colours make the already stunning lake Tekapo area a photographers paradise....

The lake is fed by the Southern Ewaso Ng’iro River and also by mineral-rich hot springs. The surrounding country is hot and often very dry and dusty not very conducive to travel. It is said, that the journey alone is worth it for the views. Photograph byGeorge Steinmetz The lake has a deep red color characteristic of those where very high evaporation rates occur. Such halophile organisms include some cyanobacteria that make their own food with photosynthesis as plants do....

But why launch from the sea when there are land based launching sites, you may ask? Earths rotation speed at the equator is 1,674 km/hr. This provides another boost as no energy is spent orienting the vehicle. The rocket is automatically fueled and launched as engineers and customers control events from the nearby command ship.

The picture below is not that of a painting. It was taken inside the Namib-Naukluft Park in Namibia, in a strange and alien landscape called Dead Vlei. Although sounds similar to dead valley, Dead Vlei is not an actually valley. Some 900 years ago the river diverted its course, leaving Dead Vlei literally high and dry. The trees died, as there no longer was enough water to survive. Though not petrified, the wood does not decompose because it is so dry....

The waterfall never completely dries up, but in dry times it does slow to a trickle. However, the pool’s water level stays pretty constant, even during periods of drought. The pool is located about 37 km west of Austin, Texas off Highway 71. Since the 1960s, Hamilton Pool has been a favorite summer swimming spot for Austin visitors and residents. Photo credit The preserve is home to the Golden-Cheeked Warbler, and a great variety of other birds....

But take a look at these Chinese schoolchildren from the village of Genguan. The only assurance for parents is that Headmaster Xu Liangfan accompanies the 49 kids to school. You will be surprised at the great lengths some children are willing to go to reach school. The Filipino kids at least have tubes. These Vietnamese students arent so fortunate. These plastics bags were also being used to keep them afloat while swimming across the river....