Paradise Collection (#7)

Adam and eve in paradies, chromolithpraph from a home bible, 1870

The beach of Capo Coda Cavallo and the Island of Tavolara (San Teodoro, Sassari province, Sardinia, Italy, Europe)

Ornate balconies on restored buildings in old Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

CYC Island, Coron, Palawan, Philippines

Palm trees on Nacpan Beach, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Deserted Palm Fringed Beach, Kuredu, Maldives

Palm Trees & Jetty at Sunset, Islamorada, Florida Keys, USA

Palm Trees at Sunset, Key West, Florida, USA

Havasu Falls, Havasupai Indian Reservation, Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

Chichen Itza Mayan Temple, Yucantan, Mexico

Burundi. Locals fish on the The Lac des Oiseaux which is home to numerous species of exotic birds

Green Lagoon, Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia

Osprey Bay, Cape Range National Park, Exmouth, Western Australia, Australia. Boat moored in the pristine waters

Small boat on the beach at Malacory Island, Coron, Palawan, Philippines

Seven Commando Beach, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Las Cabanas Beach Resort on Marimegmeg Beach at sunset, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Aerial view of Anse Lazio beach. Praslin island, Seychelles, Africa

Anse Georgette, Praslin island, Seychelles, Africa

Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Palm Trees at Sunset, Barbados, West Indies

Palm Tree at Sunset, Anse Lazio Beach, Praslin, Seychelles

Palm Tree & Love Seat, Islamorada, Florida Keys, USA

Silversword plant in Haleakala Crater, Maui, Hawaii, USA
A rare blooming silversword plant, Argyroxiphium sandwicense macrocephalum, at the 10, 000 for sumit of Haleakala, Haleakala National Park, Maui's dormant volcano, Hawaii

Lahaina harbour and town, Maui, Hawaii, USA
An aerial view of Lahaina harbor and town including the Pioneer Inn, Maui, Hawaii, USA

Silversword plant in Haleakala Crater, Maui, Hawaii, USA
A rare blooming Haleakala silversword plant, Argyroxiphium sandwicense subsp. macrocephalum, inside Haleakala Crater, Haleakala National Park, Maui's dormant volcano, Hawaii

Silversword plant on Haleakala, Maui, Hawaii, USA
A rare blooming silversword plant, Argyroxiphium sandwicense macrocephalum, at sunrise inside Haleakala Crater, Haleakala National Park, Maui's dormant volcano, Hawaii

North coast view of Road to Hana on the island of Maui, Hawaii, USA
An African tulip tree, Spathodea campanulata, blooms in the foreground of this scene on the road to Hana, Maui, Hawaii, USA

Aerial view of West Maui, Hawaii, USA
An aerial view of the West Maui Mountains from above the Puamana condos just south of Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, USA

Aerial view of beach and palm trees
An aerial view of a woman (MR) walking on a beach beside palm trees in the late afternoon, West Maui, Hawaii, USA

Aerial view of the West Maui Mountains looking into Launiupoko and the valley behind
An aerial view of the West Maui Mountains looking into Launiupoko and the valley behind, Maui, Hawaii, USA. The island of Molokai is on the horizon past the town of Lahaina

View of Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, USA
An aerial view of West Maui from Kaanapali Beach with Molokai in the background, to Lahaina harbor, Maui, Hawaii, USA

A fisheye lens view of Indian Ocean surf surging onto a sandy tropical beach. Anse Macquereau Beach, Fregate Island, Seychelles

Long exposure of Indian Ocean surf surging onto a rocky beach at sunset. Anse Bambous Beach, Fregate Island, Seychelles

Close-up of a red ginger flower. Fregate Island, Seychelles

Indian Ocean surf crashing on to rocks on a tropical beach at sunset. Anse Bambous Beach, Fregate Island, Seychelles

Surf surging towards boulders buried in sand on a tropical beach. Anse Victorin Beach, Fregate Island, Seychelles

A high angle view of palm trees and tropical vegetation on a beach in the Indian Ocean. Fregate Island, Seychelles

Indian Ocean surf surging onto a sandy tropical beach. Anse Macquereau Beach, Fregate Island, Seychelles

Wispy clouds over a sandy tropical beach with a large stone rock formation. Anse Source d Argent Beach, La Digue Island, Seychelles

A high angle view of palm trees and tropical vegetation on a beach in the Indian Ocean. Fregate Island, Seychelles

Rock formations on a tropical island beach in warm sunlight at sunset. Anse Source d Argent Beach, La Digue Island, Seychelles

A boat anchored off the shore of a pristine tropical beach. Denis Island, Seychelles

Cumulus clouds off the shore of a pristine tropical beach. Mahe Island, The Republic of Seychelles

A sandy tropical beach with palm trees and large boulders on the Indian Ocean. Anse Source d Argent Beach, La Digue Island, Seychelles

Nature secrets
Azores aerial panoramic view. Top view of Islet of Vila Franca do Campo. Crater of an old underwater volcano. San Miguel island, Azores, Portugal. Heart carved by nature. Bird eye view.. Alvaro Roxo

Orpheus Playing for the Animals, early 17th century. Creator: Gillis Claesz. de Hondecoeter
Orpheus Playing for the Animals, early 17th century

Perennial Performance in Paradise, between c1825 and c1850. Creator: Unknown
Perennial Performance in Paradise, between c1825 and c1850

The Fall and Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, published 1493. Creator: Michael Wolgemut
The Fall and Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, published 1493. Portfolio: Nuremburg Chronicles, pl. 7

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"Paradise: A Glimpse into Heavenly Realms and Earthly Delights" Step into a realm of blissful serenity, where Amitabha, the Buddha of the Western Pure Land, reigns supreme. This exquisite artwork from ca. 1700 transports us to Sukhavati, an ethereal paradise that promises ultimate enlightenment. As we delve deeper into this captivating journey, W. Fairbank's intricate plan of Sheffield in 1797 unfolds before our eyes. The juxtaposition of urban life with heavenly imagery reminds us that even amidst bustling cities, fragments can be found. Hieronymus Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights, " painted around 1500, mesmerizes with its surreal depiction of pleasure and temptation. Each panel invites contemplation on the duality between earthly desires and spiritual fulfillment. From high above Gustavia Port in St. Barths, an aerial view captures the essence of Caribbean paradise - turquoise waters lapping against pristine shores under a radiant sun-kissed sky. Horseshoe Bay beach in Bermuda further enchants with its idyllic beauty nestled within Central America's tropical embrace. Dante Alighieri's "Paradiso" takes us on a celestial voyage as saintly figures form a celestial rose in Canto 31 – an awe-inspiring sight that embodies divine unity and harmony beyond mortal comprehension. In Novgorod Icon's "Last Judgement, " tempera on wood creates a vivid portrayal of souls ascending or descending towards their eternal fate - reminding us to seek redemption while cherishing moments on earth as they shape our destiny. Yet not all they are heavenly; evil lurks too. As Satan descends upon Earth in dramatic fashion, chaos ensues – serving as a reminder that true paradise cannot exist without acknowledging darkness alongside light. Esperance Beach offers solace through its breathtaking aerial shot capturing nature’s splendor.