Picturesque Waterways

Scenic views of tranquil waterside locations with boats, traditional houses, and beautiful natural surroundings reflecting local culture.

Vietnam, Mekong Delta. Long Xuyen, river traffic

Asia, Cambodia, Tonle Sap

KHM - ENV - TONLE SAPPortrait of the Tonle Sap region, the largest lake in Southeast Asia with a unique natural phenomenon, which is now threatened.KHM - ENV - TONLE SAPPortrait de la région du Tonle Sap, le plus grand lac d'Asie du Sud-Est avec un phénomène naturel unique, qui est aujourd'hui menacé.

View of Lake Garda, in the foreground a Riva boat at the pier, Sirmione, Verona District, Veneto, Italy

Vietnam, Da Nang. Historic village of Hoi An, an important trading port from the 15th-19th century. Thu Bon River view with traditional fishing boat. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Adventure camp, Tsunami Island, Devbaug, Sindhudurga, Maharashtra, India

Africa, Rwanda, Gisenyi, Lake Kivu, fishing boats

Ko Mook Island, Thailand. Southeast Asia. Asia

Vietnam, Mekong Delta. Long Xuyen, river traffic

Northern Vietnam

Stilt village of Nzulezo in the Western Region of western Ghana in West Africa

View of the fishing huts on stilts of the fishermen of Pellestrina in the Venetian Lagoon, Venetian Lagoon, Pellestrina, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Way of life at wooden bridge and raft in the morning, at Samprasob river,Kanchanaburi Thailand

Aerial view of shanties meet the tranquil sea, a vibrant tapestry of rooftops contrasting with the ocean's expanse, General Santos City, SOCCSKSARGEN, Philippines.

Summer sunset landscape image over lake with leisure boats on jetty.

Egypt Summer Travel Riverside Tranquility: Small Boats by Luxor s Nile Banks Experience Egypt s summer allure through captivating images of the Pyramids, Sphinx, and a scenic Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Immerse yourself in ancient history and vibrant landscapes. Capture the essence of iconic Nile scenes as small vessels gracefully traverse the river near Luxor. This image showcases the timeless allure of Egypt s waterways, making it an ideal addition to travel materials, blogs, or cultural presentations. Copyright: xZoonar.com/AlessandroxVecchix 20674545

Flussfischer Flussfischer in Vietnam. Copyright: xZoonar.com/UwexBauchx 1048425

Mekong Delta at Sunset

Passing Havana (off). With more than 2 million people, the Cuban capital is not lacking in vitality. It is a city that moves , a city that will soon. Here it is as much in the street than at home . Carts roam there selling fruit , cookies and other everyday products . noisy children the means to play with whatever they find ; the whole city is their playing field. The buildings and sidewalks being increasingly faded , a renovation plan of the city has been ongoing for several years. Building sites abound and signs proudly displayed the new architectural projects. Through this series, a moment of Havana is fixed, different from the previous and next . La Havane passagère (off). Avec plus de 2 millions dhabitants, la capitale cubaine ne manque pas de vitalité. Cest une ville qui sagite, une ville qui va vite.Ici, on est autant dans la rue que chez soi. Des chariots y déambulent vendant fruits, biscuits et autres produits du quotidien. On entend les enfants jouer bruyamment avec tout

Sundown on the Mekong

Vietnam, Mekong Delta. Can Tho, elevated view of the East Bank of the Can Tho River, dawn

Accommodation in a sea

Aerial view of pier and people in water at Dakatiya River, Chandpur, Chandpur District, Bangladesh, Asia

Aerial view of famous Hua Hin beach and bay in evening with cityscape. Thailand tropical beach destination

India, Varanasi, Manikarnika Ghat, river boats take visitors onto the Ganges in morning

The skyline of Hanoi s city centre is reflected on the surface of the West Lake, Ho Tay, fishing boats at anchor. Hanoi Hanoi Province Vietnam FB_2024_3289

Asia, Vietnam, the Mekong river

Dhaka, Bangladesh - 05 June 2025: View of boats cutting through the murky river, carrying passengers beneath a sky heavy with the promise of rain, buildings lining the distant shore.

Chile, Chiloe Island, Queilen, town harbor.

KHM - PHNOM PENH THE INHARMONIOUSPortrait of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.KHM - PHNOM PENH LINHARMONIEUSEPortrait de Phnom Penh, la capitale du Cambodge.

Asia, Cambodia, Siem Reap. Vietnamese floating village, aerial view

Dhaka, Bangladesh - 08 January 2022: View of a large ferry glides across the Buriganga River under a serene sky, reflecting the golden hues of the setting sun.

Tanjung Rhu Beach, Pulau Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Vietnam, Mekong Delta. Can Tho, elevated view of the East Bank of the Can Tho River, late afternoon

Stelzendorf Nzulezo in der Western Region im Westen von Ghana in Westafrika *** Stelzendorf Nzulezo in the Western Region at West from Ghana in West Africa

Aerial view of the boutique river cruise ship Anouvong (Heritage Line) moored on the upper Mekong River with city lights at night, Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang District, Luang Prabang, Laos, Asia

VIETNAM - RACH GIA - THE SPLASH OF A SEASIDE RESORT. Located west of the Mekong Delta, Rach Gia and the province of Kien Giang, of which it is the capital, are experiencing growing prosperity. This coastal city is being transformed into a large seaside resort to the point of competing with those of southern Thailand. Construction sites, construction sites, still building sites. We cut the trees along the sea to build a pretty seafront and shops. Discotheques, karaoke, restaurants and hotel complexes grow in the middle of nothing.VIETNAM - RACH GIA - LÉCLOSION DUNE STATION BALNÉAIRE. Située à lOuest du Delta du Mekong, Rach Gia et la province de Kien Giang dont elle est la capitale connaissent une prospérité grandissante. Cette ville côtière est en train de se transformer à vu doeil en une grande station balnéaire au point de vouloir concurrencer celles du Sud de la Thaïlande. Des chantiers, des chantiers, encore des chantiers. On abat les arbres qui longent la mer afin dy constru

Panoramic view of the Holy Lake, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India

A wooden deck with metal railing on the shores of the Red sea

Fishing boats on the beach, Santa Fe, Caribbean, Venezula, South America

Frau 50, Holzsteg, grünes Ruderboot, Hopfensee, Hopfen am See, bei Füssen, Ostallgäu, Allgäu, Bayern, Deutschland, Europa Frau 50, Holzsteg, grünes Ruderboot, Hopfensee, Hopfen am See, bei Füssen, Ostallgäu, Allgäu, Bayern, Deutschland, Europa ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/WalterxG.xAllgöwerx 8126482 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

LAO - LE RYTHME DES EAUXAu Nord du Laos, enclavée dans les montagnes, la paisible cité de Luang Prabang prospère depuis des siècles au sein de la péninsule formée par la confluence du fleuve Mékong et de la rivière Nam Khan. Avant dêtre devancée par Vientiane, elle fut la capitale du puissant Royaume de Lane Xang (Royaume du Million dEléphants). Son architecture coloniale et ses majestueux temples lui valent dêtre inscrite au patrimoine mondiale de lUNESCO depuis 1995.La légende raconte que Bouddha y serait venu au cours de lun de ses voyages et quil a souri. Aujourdhui, la ville est un haut lieu bouddhique de lAsie du Sud-Est. Les jeunes y viennent des campagnes alentours pour faire une retraite monastique et ainsi recevoir une éducation gratuite.A loccasion de Pi Mai, la Fête de l'Eau, Luang Prabang se réveille. Correspondant au Nouvel An lao et bouddhique, on fête le retour de la saison des pluies et la renaissance de la nature. Durant les plusieurs jours de festivités,

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River Market, Mbandaka, Equateur province, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

Aerial view of a rustic coastal town where the brown of the land meets the dark waters, Egbormung, Rivers, Nigeria.

Ferry on the lake Toba, Sumatra, Indonesia

Backwaters of Muttukkadu Madras Chennai Tamil Nadu India Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

Vietnam, Da Nang. Port views in Da Nang. Local vendors.

Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Sunset at the beautiful southernmost beaches of Cambodia in Sihanoukville

Cuba : The port of hope. Reportage on the small village of Puerto Esperanza. The port was used extensively for the Cuban emigration in Florida, now it is closed. Nevertheless, happiness reigns. Cuba: Le port de lespérance. Reportage sur le petit village de Puerto Esperanza. Le port a beaucoup servi aux cubains pour émigrer en Floride, maintenant il est fermé. Malgré tout, le bonheur règne.

Lighthouse Solar Powered Green Lighthouse In Rovinj Croatia Copyright: xZoonar.com/MarkoxBericx 7858794

Views of the city of Samara, Russia Thundercloud over the Volga River Samara Samara region Russia Copyright: xSvetlanaxVozmilovax Vozmilova5282

Mashuas are scraped and repaired along the waterfront of the sheltered, natural harbour of Lamu Island. Dhow is the colloquial word used by most visitors for the wooden sailing ships of the East African coast although in reality a dhow is a much larger ocean going vessel.

Fishing boats in a river, Vizhinjam, Kerala, India

Keszthely, Balaton, Hungary, Western Hungary, lake Balaton

The Three Gorges or Yangtze Gorges span from the westernupriver cities of Fengjie and Yichang in Chongqing Municipality eastwarddownstream to Hubei province. The Yangtze River (Chang Jiang)Three Gorges region has a total length of approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi). The Three Gorges occupy approximately 120 kilometres (75 mi) within this region. The Chang Jiang (Yangzi River) is the longest river in China and third longest in the world. Known upstream as the Golden Sand River, it flows through the geographical, spiritual and historical heart of China. From its source in the Tanggula Mountains of Qinghai province, the Yangzi flows southeast through Tibet as the Tongtian, turns south, then north as the Jinsha, and becomes the Yangzi proper after Yibin in Sichuan. Here, it swings eastwards once again, crossing Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Anhui and Jiangsu provinces to reach the East China Sea at Shanghai. Its source-to-mouth length is 6,300 km (3,915 miles).

Lunch by the kayaks, Sweden

Thailand Bangkok Temple of the Emerald Buddha Unpublished image 14. Swaan, Wim. 1966 or earlier Photographic production materials for Lost Cities of Asia: Ceylon, Pagan, Angkor Photographs of architecture were selected and digitized from these materials. Portraits, ethnographic images, and images of museum objects were excluded. Digital images are arranged geographically, first by country, then by city, then by site complex or monument, with all names in alphabetical order. Location names are derived from the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names (TGN)®, Library of Congress subject headings, and scholarly publications. Published images are followed by unpublished images. Versos of prints and slide mounts were not digitized. The information in any handwritten identifications found on these surfaces was incorporated into the metadata for individual images. All digital images are cropped to the edge of the frame and are not color-corrected. Photographic production materials for Lost Cities

Traditional fishing boats, Pancer, near Pulau Merah, Banyuwangi Region, East Java, Indonesia - aerial

Si Phan Don, Don Det, Laos. The island of Don Det is an upcoming backpacker stop on the Mekong River along the Cambodia border.

U Bein bridge over Taungthaman Lake, Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Vietnam. Emptied nets in the morning at Hoi An.

VIETNAM - CAN THO - A CAPITAL INTERFACEThe Mekong Delta provides nearly 40% of Vietnam's food production. Can Tho, a hub city in the midst of a vast network of canals, is the nerve center of the region's commercial and cultural activities.Place of trade, the commodities of all the delta are exchanged here. On the river or under hangars, huge markets are present in the four corners of the agglomeration.Can Tho also asserts itself as a cultural center, with its unique university complex attracting students from all over the region.But his ambitions do not stop there. With 1.2 million inhabitants, it intends to continue to ride the economic boom of the Mekong Delta and fully assume its role as capital.The city of Can Tho is now connected to Ho Chi Minh City by a new highway. Modernization is under way.VIETNAM - CAN THO - UNE INTERFACE CAPITALELe Delta du Mekong assure près de 40% de la production alimentaire du Vietnam. Can Tho, ville carrefour au milieu dun vaste réseaux de canau

Beihai Park is an imperial garden to the north-west of the Forbidden City in Beijing.. Beihai Park is an imperial garden

blur philippines house in the slum for poor people concept of poverty and degradations

Railay Beach West Panorama A panorama picture of Railay Beach West. Copyright: xZoonar.com/BrunoxCoelhox 21818540

Floating Village, Cigu Lagoon, Tainan, Taiwan, Asia

KHM - PHNOM PENH THE INHARMONIOUSPortrait of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.KHM - PHNOM PENH LINHARMONIEUSEPortrait de Phnom Penh, la capitale du Cambodge.

Traditional thai fishermans village

Sea with fishing boats, beach, mountains and the jungle. India, Murdeshvar

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