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Distant View Collection (#4)

"Distant Views: Exploring the Beauty of Historic Landscapes" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the distant views captured by Giles Worsley's lens

Background imageDistant View Collection: Jericho Jordan area Distant view Nebi Musa 1934

Jericho Jordan area Distant view Nebi Musa 1934
Jericho and Jordan area. Distant view of Nebi Musa. 1934, West Bank

Background imageDistant View Collection: Ehdin distant view village road Bshirreh 1945

Ehdin distant view village road Bshirreh 1945
Ehdin, distant view of the village from road to Bshirreh. 1945, Lebanon

Background imageDistant View Collection: Northern views Distant view Tiberias lake 1900

Northern views Distant view Tiberias lake 1900
Northern views. Distant view of Tiberias and the lake 1900, Israel, Tiberias

Background imageDistant View Collection: Hasrum distant view cedars 1898 Lebanon Hasrun

Hasrum distant view cedars 1898 Lebanon Hasrun
Hasrum and distant view of cedars. 1898, Lebanon, Hasrun

Background imageDistant View Collection: Syria Beirut Distant view Aley Heights Lebanon

Syria Beirut Distant view Aley Heights Lebanon
Syria. Beirut. Distant view from Aley. (Aley is on the Heights of Lebanon). 1898, Lebanon, Beirut

Background imageDistant View Collection: Oasis Wady Feiran Rephidim distant view Jebel Serbal

Oasis Wady Feiran Rephidim distant view Jebel Serbal
Oasis in Wady Feiran (Rephidim), and distant view of Jebel Serbal. American Colony, Jerusalem. 1898, Egypt, Sinai

Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant view Jebel Serbal el-Ka a American Colony

Distant view Jebel Serbal el-Ka a American Colony
Distant view of Jebel Serbal from el-Ka a. American Colony, Jerusalem. 1898, Egypt, Sinai

Background imageDistant View Collection: way Jericho Er-Riha Jordan Distant view St. George

way Jericho Er-Riha Jordan Distant view St. George
On the way to Jericho (Er-Riha), Jordan, etc. Distant view of St. Georges Convent. 1898, West Bank

Background imageDistant View Collection: Palmyra Tadmor Distant view Turkish castle 1900

Palmyra Tadmor Distant view Turkish castle 1900
Palmyra (Tadmor). Distant view of Turkish castle 1900, Syria, Tadmur

Background imageDistant View Collection: Tibna northwest Jerusalem Modin distant view

Tibna northwest Jerusalem Modin distant view
Tibna, northwest of Jerusalem, Modin, distant view 1900, West Bank, Israel

Background imageDistant View Collection: East Jordan Dead Sea Distant view Mount Nebo

East Jordan Dead Sea Distant view Mount Nebo
East of Jordan and the Dead Sea. Distant view of Mount Nebo American Colony, Jerusalem. 1898, Jordan

Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant view Tiberias 1900 Israel

Distant view Tiberias 1900 Israel
Distant view of Tiberias 1900, Israel, Tiberias

Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant view Tiberias 1898 Israel

Distant view Tiberias 1898 Israel
Distant view of Tiberias. 1898, Israel

Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant view southwest 1898 West Bank Bethlehem

Distant view southwest 1898 West Bank Bethlehem
(Distant view from the southwest). 1898, West Bank, Bethlehem, Israel

Background imageDistant View Collection: Road Jericho Jordan Distant view St. George Convent

Road Jericho Jordan Distant view St. George Convent
Road to Jericho, Jordan, etc. Distant view of St. Georges Convent 1900, West Bank

Background imageDistant View Collection: Bethlehem distant view South West 1898 West Bank

Bethlehem distant view South West 1898 West Bank
Bethlehem, distant view from the South West 1898, West Bank, Bethlehem, Israel

Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant view St. Andrews east Dr John Adamson

Distant view St. Andrews east Dr John Adamson
Distant view of St. Andrews from the east; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); about 1845; Salted paper print from a paper negative; 14.3 × 18.6 cm (5 5, 8 × 7 5, 16 in.)

Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant view Sebastopol Lines Gordons Battery

Distant view Sebastopol Lines Gordons Battery
Distant view of Sebastopol with the Lines of Gordons Battery; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); 1855; Salted paper print; 21.8 x 34.6 cm (8 9, 16 x 13 5, 8 in.)

Background imageDistant View Collection: Northern views Distant view castle Subeibeh Castle

Northern views Distant view castle Subeibeh Castle
Northern views. Distant view of the castle of Subeibeh. Castle also known as Nimrods Fortress 1900, Syria, Damascus Province, B─üniy─üs

Background imageDistant View Collection: Tibna north west Jerusalem Modin distant view

Tibna north west Jerusalem Modin distant view
Tibna, north west of Jerusalem, Modin, distant view 1900, West Bank, Israel

Background imageDistant View Collection: Jaffa Jerusalem Distant view Gezer Abou Shusheh

Jaffa Jerusalem Distant view Gezer Abou Shusheh
Jaffa to Jerusalem. Distant view of Gezer (Abou Shusheh) 1900, Israel, Gezer

Background imageDistant View Collection: Petra Khazne ravine N. E Distant view 1940 Jordan

Petra Khazne ravine N. E Distant view 1940 Jordan
Petra. Khazne with ravine from N.E. Distant view. 1940, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Background imageDistant View Collection: Picturesque views Mt Hermon Lake Distant view

Picturesque views Mt Hermon Lake Distant view
Picturesque views of Mt. Hermon & the Lake. Distant view of Magdala and the plain with N.W. corner of the sea. 1940, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Background imageDistant View Collection: Bethlehem Distant view west 1934 West Bank Israel

Bethlehem Distant view west 1934 West Bank Israel
Bethlehem. Distant view from the west. 1934, West Bank, Bethlehem, Israel

Background imageDistant View Collection: Mount Tabor Distant view 1934 Middle East

Mount Tabor Distant view 1934 Middle East
Mount Tabor. Distant view. 1934, Middle East

Background imageDistant View Collection: Krak des Chevaliers Monastery St. George Distant view

Krak des Chevaliers Monastery St. George Distant view
Krak des Chevaliers & Monastery of St. George. Krak des Chevaliers. Distant view from the north. 1936, Syria

Background imageDistant View Collection: Palmyra Distant view looking down western castle

Palmyra Distant view looking down western castle
Palmyra. Distant view looking down from western castle hill. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Background imageDistant View Collection: Around Dead Sea Palestine Potash Works Distant view

Around Dead Sea Palestine Potash Works Distant view
Around the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea. Palestine Potash Works. Distant view of evaporating pans. 1920

Background imageDistant View Collection: cedars Lebanon Cedrus Libani Barr Hasrun distant view

cedars Lebanon Cedrus Libani Barr Hasrun distant view
The cedars of Lebanon, Cedrus Libani Barr. Hasrun and distant view of cedars 1900, Lebanon

Background imageDistant View Collection: Sinai Red Sea Tor Wady Hebran Distant view Ras Safsaf

Sinai Red Sea Tor Wady Hebran Distant view Ras Safsaf
To Sinai via the Red Sea, Tor, and Wady Hebran. Distant view of Ras Safsaf 1900, Egypt, Sinai

Background imageDistant View Collection: Sinai Red Sea Tor Wady Hebran Distant view Jebel Serbal

Sinai Red Sea Tor Wady Hebran Distant view Jebel Serbal
To Sinai via the Red Sea, Tor, and Wady Hebran. Distant view of Jebel Serbal from el-Wad 1900, Egypt, Sinai

Background imageDistant View Collection: East Jordan Dead Sea Distant view Mt Nebo east

East Jordan Dead Sea Distant view Mt Nebo east
East of the Jordan and Dead Sea, Distant view of Mt. Nebo, from the east 1900, Jordan

Background imageDistant View Collection: Petra Transjordan Distant view Mt Hor Jebel Harun

Petra Transjordan Distant view Mt Hor Jebel Harun
Petra in Transjordan, Distant view of Mt. Hor, Jebel Harun 1900, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Background imageDistant View Collection: Palmyra Tadmor Distant view Temple Sun 1900 Syria

Palmyra Tadmor Distant view Temple Sun 1900 Syria
Palmyra Tadmor, Distant view of Temple of the Sun 1900, Syria, Tadmur

Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant view Tiberias lake 1900 Israel

Distant view Tiberias lake 1900 Israel
Distant view of Tiberias and the lake 1900, Israel, Tiberias

Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant view Samaria Sebastiyeh 1900 Israel Sabastiyah

Distant view Samaria Sebastiyeh 1900 Israel Sabastiyah
Distant view of Samaria (Sebastiyeh) 1900, Israel, Sabastiyah

Background imageDistant View Collection: Around Dead Sea Distant view Jebel Usdum mountain

Around Dead Sea Distant view Jebel Usdum mountain
Around the Dead Sea. Distant view of Jebel Usdum, mountain of Sodom 1900, Middle East

Background imageDistant View Collection: Margab Castle Castles distant view castle road

Margab Castle Castles distant view castle road
Margab Castle. Castle from the S. distant view; castle from the S. showing road leading up. 1936, Syria

Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant View Kootub Felice Beato English born Italy

Distant View Kootub Felice Beato English born Italy
Distant View of Kootub; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); Delhi, India; 1858; Albumen silver print

Background imageDistant View Collection: Futtypore Sikri Great Gate Distant View Southeast

Futtypore Sikri Great Gate Distant View Southeast
Futtypore Sikri; The Great Gate, Distant View from the Southeast; Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Fatehpur Sikri, India; about 1866; Albumen silver print

Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant view camp John Burke British active 1860s

Distant view camp John Burke British active 1860s
Distant view of camp; John Burke (British, active 1860s - 1870s); Afghanistan; 1878 - 1879; Albumen silver print

Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant view Fort Bassein Bombay James Robertson

Distant view Fort Bassein Bombay James Robertson
Distant view of the Fort Bassein, Bombay; James Robertson (English, 1813 - 1888); Bombay, India; around 1850; Albumen silver print

Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant View Newburg Presqu ile John Coates Browne

Distant View Newburg Presqu ile John Coates Browne
Distant View of Newburg from Presqu ile; John Coates Browne (American, 1838 - 1918); 1864 - 1865; Albumen silver print

Background imageDistant View Collection: Burj Al Arab At Dusk; Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Burj Al Arab At Dusk; Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Background imageDistant View Collection: UK, England, Northumberland, Berwick, Lighthouse at edge of pier

UK, England, Northumberland, Berwick, Lighthouse at edge of pier

Background imageDistant View Collection: A Hiker Stands By Brook As Sunrise Burns Through The Mist In The Skoki Wilderness In Banff

A Hiker Stands By Brook As Sunrise Burns Through The Mist In The Skoki Wilderness In Banff National Park; Banff Alberta Canada

Background imageDistant View Collection: Sunlight Shining Through The Clouds Into A Glowing Valley; Argyll Scotland

Sunlight Shining Through The Clouds Into A Glowing Valley; Argyll Scotland

Background imageDistant View Collection: A Path Covered With Fallen Leaves In Autumn; Durham, England

A Path Covered With Fallen Leaves In Autumn; Durham, England




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"Distant Views: Exploring the Beauty of Historic Landscapes" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the distant views captured by Giles Worsley's lens. In his book, "England's Lost Houses, " Coleshill House stands tall, a black and white photo that transports us to a bygone era. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Transylvania, Romania. The Black Church, Biserica neagra, dominates the skyline of Brasov as we take in its grandeur from afar. Nearby, the Former Kronstadt City Hall now houses a Historical Museum, offering glimpses into the city's rich past. Brasov continues to captivate with its enchanting vistas. From Cetatuia Fortress on Dealul Cetatii Castle Hill, one can marvel at panoramic views of this Transylvanian gem. And there it is again – the striking silhouette of the Black Church against Brasov's backdrop. Moving westward to Germany, St. Pauli reveals itself through an old postcard from around 1910. This historic panorama takes us back in time as we explore Hamburg's vibrant streets and waterfronts. Further north lies Tierpark Hagenbeck where Nordlandpanorama unfolds before our eyes. A glimpse into Hamburg's past comes alive through this digital reproduction of a postcard from yesteryears. Journeying southwards along German history’s path brings us to Luebeck during its medieval heyday. Schleswig-Holstein showcases its charm through a digital reproduction from an original 19th-century artwork whose date remains unknown but still evokes nostalgia for times long gone. Wuerzburg beckons with another historical reproduction from the 19th century—a window into Lower Franconia’s captivating Middle Ages heritage nestled within Bavaria’s embrace. Lastly, Nuremberg invites exploration through yet another digital reproduction capturing its Middle Ages allure amidst Middle Franconia's Bavarian landscape.