
Orange California Poppy Bud :: PrintOrange Califonia poppies bloom in profusion in New Zealand - both in the wild and in gardens. This photo shows a bud just opening. Floral photography by Sabine Steinmueller.
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California Poppies :: PrintOrange and white Califonia poppies bloom in profusion in New Zealand - both in the wild and in gardens. Floral photography by Sabine Steinmueller.
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Abel Tasman N.P. Beach & Red Boat :: PrintA small red boat and some bleached driftwood are lying on a white beach among the trees and grasses that have managed to get a foothold in this lagoon in Abel Tasman National Park. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Abel Tasman N.P. Coast :: PrintA dramatic white clouds hangs over the coastal hills of Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand. Landscape photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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California Poppy :: PrintOrange Califonia poppies bloom in profusion in New Zealand - both in the wild and in gardens. Floral photography by Sabine Steinmueller.
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Rainforest :: PrintA mossy stair leads away from the main path into the rain forest through the ferns and trees. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Phalaenopsis Orchid :: PrintBrightly colored Phalaenopsis orchid blooms - a profusion in purple, orange and red.
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Esknamucky Glen :: PrintPlanks have been laid to cross the bog at Esknamucky Glen near Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland.
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St. John's Chapel, Valentia Island :: PrintSt. John's Chapel on Valentia Island off the western shore of County Kerry, Ireland.
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Irish Landscape :: PrintBroom and ferns cover the ground along the Old Kenmare Road. County Kerry, Ireland.
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Ancient Trees :: PrintAncient trees and a rocky precipice - the narrowest part of Esknamucky Glen, County Kerry, Ireland.
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The Old Kenmare Road :: PrintThe Old Kenmare Road running north towards Torc Mountain. Near Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland.
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Heathland :: PrintLooking back across the heathland towards Kenmare and the Kenmare River Estuary. County Kerry, Ireland.
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Muckross Lake :: PrintMuckross Lake in Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland, with Shehy Mountain in the background.
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Coomdruff Hill :: PrintBroom and grasses grow along the Kerry Way near Coomdruff Hill, County Kerrry, Ireland.
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View from Glanbeg :: PrintLooking across the sea to Beara Peninsula from Glanbeg on an overcast day. Near Caherdaniel, County Kerry, Ireland.
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Dingle Bay :: PrintA view from the slopes of Drung Hill across blue Dingle Bay. County Kerry, Ireland.
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Muckross Lake :: PrintMuckross Lake in Killarney National Park, County Kerry, Ireland, with Shehy Mountain in the background.
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Lack Road :: PrintToday a hiking path and part of the Kerry Way, the Lack Road was originally built to transport goods to the market at Killorglin.
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Enchanted Forest :: PrintEnchanted: an old oak forest in Esnamucky Glen, County Kerry, Ireland.
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View from Drung Hill :: PrintA windswept tree looking across Dingle Bay from the slopes Drung Hill, County Kerry, Ireland.
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Esknamucky Glen :: PrintA small stream in Esknamucky Glen, near Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland.
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Irish Hills :: PrintHaving crossed the Windy Gap near Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland, the view opens over rolling hills to the north.
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Phalaenopsis Orchid :: PrintA lovely phalaenopsis hybrid in bloom - the petals and sepals show a hint of purple on white while the lip (labellum) is bright yellow. Floral photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Purple Phalaenopsis Orchid :: PrintA branch of purple phalaenopsis orchid blooms in a natural setting, glistening with rainwater.
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Cymbidium Orchid :: PrintGorgeous white and purple cymbidium orchid, photographed against a salmon colored background. Floral photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Phalaenopsis Orchid :: PrintA gorgeous white phalaenopsis orchid with purple lip (labellum) in full bloom. Floral photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Fern Fronds :: PrintA drop of water hangs from the newly unfurling frond of a fern in a New Zealand rain forest. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Mirror Lake, Early Morning :: PrintWhile Mount Cook is still shrouded in the morning's mist, its reflection can already be seen in the smooth waters of Lake Matheson, New Zealand. Landscape photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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California Poppy :: PrintOrange Califonia poppies bloom in profusion in New Zealand - both in the wild and in gardens. Floral photography by Sabine Steinmueller.
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Cymbidium Orchid :: PrintBlooming in profusion: a georgeous purple Cymbidium orchid.
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Abel Tasman N.P. Coast :: PrintA small tree-topped island lies in the turqoise sea unter a bright blue sky in New Zealand's Abel Tasman National Park. Landscape photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Dew Drops :: PrintMorning dew has formed drops on a spider's web. Macro photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Yellow Iris :: PrintNative to Europe and Western Asia, this Yellow Flag (Iris pseudacorus) stands out against a soft green background. Floral photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Broad-Leaved Helleborine :: PrintThis delicate purple and green orchid grows wild in many German forests.
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Yellow Iceland Poppy DSC2213 :: PrintBright yellow Iceland poppy flower. Floral photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Valerian :: PrintDelicate pale pink flowers of a Valeriana officinalis (Valerian) plant - a wildflower common in Western Europe. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Blue Siberian Iris :: PrintDeep blue against its green foilage: a Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica) in bloom.
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Cuckoo Flower :: PrintDelicate purple Cuckoo Flowers (Cardamine pratensis) appear in European meadows in early spring.
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Phalaenopsis Orchid :: PrintClose-up photograph of a white Phalaenopsis orchid with a bright orange lip and green bud.
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Tansy :: PrintA bright yellow cluster of flowers against a soft green background: Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) is a flower of the Asteraceae family and native to Europe and Asia.
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Purple Iris :: PrintClose-up photo of a pale purple iris in full bloom.
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Purple Dalmatian Bellflowers :: PrintClose-up photo of a cluster of bright purple Dalmatian bellflowers (Campanula portenschlagiana).
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Gazania :: PrintClose-up photo of a cheerful yellow, orange and brown Gazania bloom (Gazania rigens) against a green background.
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Purple Lavendar :: PrintPale purple lavendar flowers aginst a green and purple background.
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Borage :: PrintA splash of blue: a single starflower (borage) blooms among a cluster of buds. Floral photography by Sabine Steinmueller.
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Sea Thrift :: PrintA delicate pink sea thrift (Armeria maritima) flower against a green background. Floral macro by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Western Marsh Orchid DSC1883 :: PrintA vibrant purple Western marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis) flower, found in a meadow near Tintagel, Cornwall. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Yellow Asian Globe Flower :: PrintA bright yellow orange Asian globe flower (Trollius asiaticus) against a diffuse green background. Floral close-up by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Tillya-Kori Madrasah: Ceiling :: PrintBlue & gold stuccoed ceiling. Tillya-Kori Madrasah, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Sher-Dor Madrasah DSC2923 :: PrintA detail of Sher-Dor Madrasah (1619-1636), Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Ulug'bek Madrasah: Ornate Portal :: PrintLancet-shaped portal, elaborately decorated with maiolica tiles and a carved wooden door in Ulug'bek Madrasah, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Sher-Dor Madrasah: Detail :: PrintA detail of Sher-Dor Madrasah (1619-1636), Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Sher-Dor Madrasah: Minaret :: PrintA detail of Sher-Dor Madrasah (1619-1636), Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Sher-Dor Madrasah: Minaret DSC2865 :: PrintA detail of Sher-Dor Madrasah (1619-1636), Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Sher-Dor Madrasah: Facade :: PrintIslamic architecture: Sher-Dor Madrasah (1619-1636), is one of the three madrasahs of the Registan of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Registan, Samarkand :: PrintThe heart of the ancient Samarkand, Uzbekistan: the Registan. The large square is surrounded by three madrasahs: Ulugbek Madrasah (1417-1420), Sher-Dor Madrasah (1619-1636) and Tilya-Kori Madrasah (1646-1660). Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Sher-Dor Madrasah: Detail :: PrintA detail of Sher-Dor Madrasah (1619-1636), Samarkand, Uzbekistan: turret and portal. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Sher-Dor Madrasah :: PrintIslamic architecture: Sher-Dor Madrasah (1619-1636), is one of the three madrasahs of the Registan of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Sher-Dor Madrasah: Dome DSC2847 :: PrintA detail of Sher-Dor Madrasah (1619-1636), Samarkand, Uzbekistan: a turquoise tiled dome. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Registan :: PrintTwo of the three madrasahs that flank Samarkand's Registan: Ulugbek Madrasah (1417-1420) and Tilya-Kori Madrasah (1646-1660). Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Sher-Dor Madrasah: Minaret :: PrintA detail of Sher-Dor Madrasah (1619-1636), Samarkand, Uzbekistan: mosaic-covered minaret and dome. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Sher-Dor Madrasah: Facade :: PrintIslamic architecture: Sher-Dor Madrasah (1619-1636), is one of the three madrasahs of the Registan of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Sher-Dor Madrasah: Aiwan :: PrintIslamic architecture: Sher-Dor Madrasah (1619-1636), is one of the three madrasahs of the Registan of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Ulug'bek Madrasah :: PrintThe imposing portal with lancet arch of Ulug'Bek Madrasah facing the Registan. Samarkan, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Shah-i-Zinda :: PrintIslamic architecture: turquoise domes under a blue sky in Shah-i-Zinda necropolis in Samarkand, Usbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Shah-i-Zinda :: PrintIslamic architecture: lavishly ornament gateway in Shah-i-Zinda necropolis in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Shah-i-Zinda :: PrintIslamic architecture: these 14th and 15th century mausoleums are built of beige brick and ornamented with blue and turquoise tiles. Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Shah-i-Zinda :: PrintIslamic architecture: these 14th and 15th century mausoleums are built of beige brick and ornamented with blue and turquoise tiles. Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
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Blue and Turquoise Maiolica Tiles :: PrintIslamic art: maiolica tiles ornament the mausoleums of Shah-i-Zinda necropolis in Samarkand, Usbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Shah-i-Zinda :: PrintIslamic architecture: these 14th and 15th century mausoleums are built of beige brick and ornamented with blue and turquoise tiles. Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Maiolica Tiles :: PrintIslamic architecture: blue, turquoise and white maiolica tiles from Shah-i-Zinda necropolis in Samarkand, Usbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Glazed Tile Mosaic :: PrintIslamic art: glazed tile mosaic in Shah-i-Zinda necropolis in Samarkand, Usbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Shah-i-Zinda :: PrintIslamic architecture: turquoise domes under a blue sky in Shah-i-Zinda necropolis in Samarkand, Usbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Shah-i-Zinda :: PrintIslamic architecture: these 14th and 15th century mausoleums are built of beige brick and ornamented with blue and turquoise tiles. Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Samarkand, Usbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Maiolica Tiles :: PrintIslamic art: maiolica tiles in Shah-i-Zinda necropolis in Samarkand, Usbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Shah-i-Zinda :: PrintIslamic architecture: turquoise domes under a blue sky in Shah-i-Zinda necropolis in Samarkand, Usbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Shah-i-Zinda :: PrintIslamic architecture: Shah-i-Zinda necropolis in Samarkand, Usbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Shah-i-Zinda :: PrintIslamic architecture: these 14th and 15th century mausoleums are built of beige brick and ornamented with blue and turquoise tiles. Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Samarkand, Usbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Green Towel :: PrintGreen Towel on a washing line. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Barak Khan Madrasah :: PrintIslamic architecture: the aiwan (portal) and turquoise domes of 16th century Barak Khan Madrasah in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum: Dome :: PrintIslamic architecture: the 16th century mausoleum of Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi, a famous imam and scientist in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Telyashayakh Mosque: Minaret :: PrintIslamic architekture: the minaret of Telyashayakh Mosque in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Poppy :: PrintPoppy flower and wild wheat in Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Telyashayakh Mosque: Domes :: PrintIslamic architekture: the turquoise tiled domes of Telyashayakh Mosque in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum :: PrintIslamic architecture: the richly tiled aiwan of the 16th century mausoleum of Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi, a famous imam and scientist in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Poppies :: PrintPoppies by the roadside: driving from Tashkent to Samarkand. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Barak Khan Madrasah :: PrintIslamic architecture: 16th century Barak Khan Madrasah in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Barak Khan Madrasah :: PrintIslamic architecture: a detail from the court yard of 16th century Barak Khan Madrasah in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Kukeldash Madrasah :: PrintIslamic architecture: the lush green court yard of Kukeldash Madrasah, Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller. architecture, architektur, beige, blau, blue, central+asia, court+yard, dsc2615, innenhof, islamic, islamisch, kacheln, kukeldash, madrassa, maiolica, majolika, medrese, photo, photography, sabine+steinmueller, seidenstraße, silk+road, türkis, taschkent, tashkent, tiled, tiles, toshkent, travel, turquoise, usbekistan, uzbekistan, zentralasien
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Barak Khan Madrasah :: PrintIslamic architecture: inside the court yard of 16th century Barak Khan Madrasah in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Abel Tasman N.P. Shore DSC8721 :: PrintBlue skies, turquoise sea and white beaches - the shores of Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Lonely Beach, Westport :: PrintDisappearing into the mist: a deserted beach on a rainy day. Westport, New Zealand. Landscape photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Dunedin Beach at Dusk DSC6544 :: PrintThe last rays of sun illuminate the clouds gathered over the beach at St. Clair, Dunedin, New Zealand. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Mitre Head DSC7317 :: PrintOne of New Zealand's most famous (and most spectacular) sights: Mitre Head, Milford Sound. Landscape photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Unfurling Fern Frond :: PrintUnfurling new fronds of a tree fern in a New Zealand rainforest. Photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Vanda Orchid :: PrintClose-up of a vibrantly colored purple spotted Vanda Orchid. Floral photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Purple Cattleya Orchid :: PrintPurple Cattleya orchid. Floral photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Cymbidium Orchid :: PrintWhite and purple Cymbidium Orchid. Macro photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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Phalaenopsis Orchid :: PrintClose-up of a phalaenopsis orchid with pale purple petals and sepals and darker purple lip. Floral photography by Sabine Steinmüller.
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