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Horse Guards Parade in London on a very hot August day. I took this photo with my Canon DSLR camera and is one of thousands of photos I have taken in London over the years.

Horse Guards Parade is a large parade ground off Whitehall in central London. It is the site of the annual ceremonies of Trooping the Colour, which commemorates the monarch's official birthday, and the Beating Retreat.

Horse Guards Parade was formerly the site of the Palace of Whitehall's tiltyard, where tournaments (including jousting) were held in the time of Henry VIII. It was also the scene of annual celebrations of the birthday of Queen Elizabeth I. The area has been used for a variety of reviews, parades and other ceremonies since the 17th century.

The adjacent Horse Guards building was once the Headquarters of the British Army. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington was based in Horse Guards when he was Commander-in-Chief of the Forces. The current General officer commanding London District still occupies the same office and uses the same desk. Wellington also had living quarters within the building, which today are used as offices.

This traditional Dutch watermill, located in the quiet hamlet of Uppel-Althena, is a beautiful example of 17th-century rural engineering. Once powered by the steady stream of the Althena brook, it played a key role in local agriculture by grinding grain into flour for the surrounding villages. Though no longer in active use, it remains a well-preserved symbol of cultural heritage and craftsmanship, nestled in the peaceful Dutch countryside.

Large wineries line Cuartel Street in the Barrio Alto of Sanlucar de Barrameda, showcasing the area's rich viticultural heritage.

Common cuttlefish (sepia officinalis) swimming over a coral reef

Historic 1939 group photo of Hungarian community with flags, uniforms, and traditional clothing outdoors

Seville, Spain, Dec 2 2021, Detailed view of 15th-century decorative tiles in the Chapter House of Cartuja Monastery in Seville, showcasing intricate designs and historical elements.

Historic baroque Iglesia de San Jacinto framed by lush greenery in picturesque Triana.

View of a traditional winery with large storage vessels in Villaviciosa de Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain. A place of heritage and cultural significance.

A vibrant street scene capturing the traditional Gigantes y Cabezudos celebration during the festivities in Fuenteheridos, Huelva province, Andalucia, Spain.

Celebration with giant and big-headed figures in Fuenteheridos, Huelva, Andalucia, Spain. Local culture and lively street atmosphere.

A glass of sherry sits on the bar counter of a Seville tavern, with a glass of beer in the background, blurred for shallow depth of field.

The historical Hotel de Salm in Paris, now the Palace of the Legion of Honor, stands proudly by the Seine.

Visitors strolling through the Cour Carrées North Wing at the Louvre on a clear day.

Soria, Spain, Aug 13 2009, Visitors admire the historic Church of Santa Maria la Mayor in Soria, Spain, surrounded by beautiful architecture on a bright day.

Explore the picturesque streets of Yanguas in Soria, featuring ancient stone houses and a quaint fountain surrounded by history.

Berlin, Germany, July 27 2009, Visitors explore the distinctive Art Nouveau courtyard of Hackeschen Höfe in Berlin, surrounded by unique glazed ceramic designs.

Gargoyle ornament on the facade of Casa de las Conchas in Salamanca, Spain.

Saint Michel, terra-cotta by Mercadante of Britanny (15th century), Fine Arts Museum, Seville, Spain

The Cristo de la Expiracion from the 17th century crosses the Triana bridge in Sevilla during Semana Santa under the rain.