A very broad term for a general area of the world which is made up of many individual countries, Europe is also the name of the continental plate which encompasses these countries.
The largest european country is Russia while the smallest is the Vatican City. Europe holds approximately 11% of the world's population and with a population of 710,000,000 it is considered the third most populated continent of the world.
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Pinzgau Valley Pond Still water reflections on a pond with snow fringed banks in the Pinzgau Valley, Austria, Europe. One of the most beautiful valley in the european alps is the Pinzgau valley. Near the little town... |
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Vienna Prater Austria The huge ferris wheel spins in the Prater amusement park in Vienna, Austria, Europe. One of the most famous attractions in Vienna is the amusement park "Prater". You can reach it with... |
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Golden Aries Vienna A statue of the head of an aries cast in gold on display in the city of Vienna, Austria, Europe. Strolling through the inner city of Vienna one can discover thousands of interesting places and... |
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Karlskirche Vienna The Karlskirche is a grand church situated in the Karlsplatz in Vienna, Austria, Europe. Residing at the one end of the Karlspatz is the Karlskirche - on of the most beautiful churches in... |
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Vienna Austria Gardens The house of palms in the gardens at the Schoenbrunn Castle in downtown Vienna, Austria, Europe. Near Vienna resides the famous castle of Schoenbrunn. While the castle itself is very much worth a... |
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Hoarfrost Austria A cold morning reveals trees covered with a hoarfrost in Austria, Europe. One of the most beautiful valley in the European alps is the Pinzgau Valley. Near the little town... |
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Heiligenblut Grossglockner The church of Heiligenblut with the peak of the Grossglockner in the background on a clear day in Austria, Europe. The little town Heiligenblut in Kaernten is the gateway to one of the most famous mountains in... |
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Krimmler Waterfall The mist rises from Krimmler Waterfall in the Salburge district of Austria, Europe. The waterfall of Krimml is the highest in Europe. Falling over three huge steps the water creates a... |
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Cannes France The vibrant city of Cannes is a popular tourist destination in the Cote d'Azur, France. The Old Cannes Castle, Castre Tower and Museum, and the Clock Tower are brightly lit and stand out... |
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Lights Festival Frankfurt The annual Festival of Lights in Frankfurt, Germany is also known as Luminale, a lighting and cultural event. Every year the city of Frankfurt am Main in Germany conducts a festival of lights. Multiple light... |
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Frankfurt Fireworks The evening sky explodes with a bright flash as the fireworks erupt over Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Europe. Once a year in August the river and city of Frankfurt in Germany are lit by a magnificient... |
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Jutland Denmark Low lying thatched roof houses in Henne Strand with a view to the North Sea in Jutland, Denmark. Henne Strand is a little town in Jutland, Denmark, right in the middle lying on the coast of the... |
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Winter Barn Snow on the roof of a barn during winter in the Pinzgau Valley, Austria, Europe. One of the most beautiful valleys in the European Alps is the Pinzgau valley. In the early morning... |
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Mountain Lake A lake on the top of the Wildkogel Mountain in the Austrian Alps, Europe. One of the most beautiful valleys in the European Alps is the Pinzgau Valley. The mountain... |
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Fly Fishing Austria An angler casts a line while fly fishing at a lake in Austria, Europe. A good hint for photographing is the Wildgerlostal Valley situated between Krimml and Gerlos at the... |
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Grossglockner Scenery Austria Panoramic view while travelling the Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse While travelling the Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse you are presented with one of the greatest... |
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Mallos De Riglos Spain The intriguing formations of Mallos de Riglos are created by compounded layers of gravel. Red rock formations called Mallos de Riglos near Aguero above the Gallego River in the region of... |
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Karlstein Castle Czech Republic The grand Karlstein Castle towers above the village of Karlstein in the Czech Republic, Europe. Construction of the elaborate Karlstein Castle began in 1348 and wasn't completed until 1356.... |
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Putzbrunn Germany The Maibaum Festival is an annual Bavarian event in Germany, Europe A day which brings the ladies and gentlemen out in their traditional Bavarian atire, dirndls and... |
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Gorges Verdon France The road hugs the sheer cliffs of the Gorges du Verdon in Provence, France. The mighty Verdon River has cut an impressive gorge through the Grand Canyon du Verdon, Gorges du... |
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Valencia Spain As the night falls in Valencia, Spain the stunning lighting at The La Ciutat de les Arts i les Cienies Complex is activated. The city of Valencia has a tasteful mix of old and new architecture. The La Ciutat de les Arts i... |
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Karlskirche Austria The Karlskirche is situted at the Karlsplatz in Vienna, Austria, Europe. Residing at the one end of the Karlspatz is the Karlskirche - one of the most beautiful churches in... |
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Karlskirche At Night The Karlskirche with night reflections in downtown Vienna, Austria, Europe. Residing at the one end of the Karlspatz is the Karlskirche - one of the most beautiful churches in... |
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Grossglockner Austria The peak of the Grossglockner Mountain is very seldom seen without clouds. The little town of Heiligenblut in Kaernten is the doorway to one of the most famous mountains in... |
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Krimml Falls Waterfall Some details of Europes highest waterfall, Krimml Falls in Austria, Europe. The waterfall of Krimml is the highest in Europe. Falling over three huge steps, the water creates... |
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Mirrored Building A large store in downtown Vienna, Austria creates a mirrored image of a building which stands opposite. The inner part of the city of Vienna is worth seeing - for shopping or taking pictures. This is a... |
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Santorini Greece A church with a view in the village of Oia in Santorini, Greece, Europe. The bright white and blue buildings in the village of Oia in Santorini, Greece stand out in stark... |
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Ancient Rome The ancient structure of the Temple of Saturn in the Forum Romanum or Roman Forum in Rome, Italy, Europe. Temple of Saturn situated in the Forum Romanum (Roman Forum) is lit up with lighting during the... |
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Winter Snow A row of snow capped fence posts during a long cold winter in Austria, Europe. The snow rich winter of 05/06 created throughout Europe not only winter chaos but also formations... |
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Pinzgau Winter A cold winter in Pinzgau brought about some beautiful snow formations throughout Austria, Europe. The snow rich winter of 05/06 created throughout Europe not only winter chaos but also formations... |
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Winter Sunrise The sun peaks over a mountain at sunrise in the winter landscape of Pinzgau, Austria, Europe. The snow rich winter of 05/06 created throughout Europe not only winter chaos but also formations... |
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Krimml Falls Austria During the winter in Austria the Krimml Falls freeze solid and are surrounded in snow. The highest waterfalls in Europe, the Krimml, Falls, even freeze nearly over during the long time... |
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Brandenburger Tor Berlin A dramatic sky above the Brandenburger Tor at blue hour in the city of Berlin, Germany, Europe. During the evening hour just before nightfall all the lights in Berlin are come on and light up the... |
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Scotland Castle The Eilean Donan Castle is lit up in the evenings in North West Scotland, Europe. Eilean Donan Castle on the shores of Loch Duich in north western Scotland was not only the setup... |
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Tuscany Italy During the summer poppies bloom throughout the region of Tuscany in Italy, Europe. Poppies are everywhere in the region of Tuscany in Italy during the summer. We stumbled across this... |
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Dunnottar Castle An sight worth visiting along the south east coast of Scotland, Europe is the Dunnottar Castle. Dunnottar Castle on Scotland's south east coast is well-known for its dramatic setting on a rock... |
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Fireworks Frankfurt A stunning fireworks display erupts over the city of Frankfurt am Main in Germany, Europe. The Skyline of Frankfurt, Germany, is among the most impressive of Europe's cities. Seen during... |
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Glamis Castle The historic Glamis Castle situated in the manicured park setting in Scotland, Europe. Who knows his Shakespeare? Where Macbeth allegedly killed Duncan, in Glamis Castle, the still used... |
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Scotland Scenery The Quiraing Mountains are situated on the Isle of Skye amongst beautiful scenery in Scotland, Europe. On the Isle Of Skye one of the most interesting landscapes is the Quiraing mountain range on the... |
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Isle Of Skye A beautiful rainbow contrasts with the dark thunder clouds in the Isle of Skye, Scotland, Europe. While the frequent rain on the Isle of Skye can be annoying, it also provides lots of occasions to... |
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Rettenstein Austria The first rays of sunlight hit the peak of the Rettenstein Mountain in Austria, Europe. When sun comes up during the early hours of a bright clear winter day at the Wildkogel near... |
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Mountain Scenery The beautiful scenery atop a mountain at sunrise in Austria, Europe. To experience a sunrise on top of my favourite ski mountain at 7 in the morning in February I had... |
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