The Cool Pictures Thread

[Ox.]

maybe thread worthy but I didn't want to make a thread and have it turn negative so I'll post these here.
American soldiers in North Korean propaganda. not really 'cool' but just thought how amazing? I guess, on how far they go. kinda hard to explain what I mean by it.

 

[robpzee612]

^There'a loop of the same pics.

 

[Ox.]

holy hell, how did that happen, thanks for the heads up bruh.

 

[jjs]

rather unknown but really special places :

This 17th century temple sits on the edge of a cliff 3,000 feet above the Paro valley. The holy site was built to protect the cave in which Guru Padmasambhava, a leader of Buddhism, meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours.

Dubrovnik is a medieval city is still largely intact. So much so, that parts of the city are used as King’s Landing in Game of Thrones. The city is brimming with amazing architecture and surrounded by the Mediterranean on one side and walls on the other.

Albarracín is a beautifully preserved medieval village in Northern Spain. The rock paintings in the cliff-foot caves of the Albarracin Cultural Park (some of the most important evidences of the Levantine prehistoric art of Spain) and the "Picaportes" (door knobs) are something to marvel at!

Bagan is an ancient city hidden deep inside Burma. At the height of the Kingdom of Pagan, the city had over 10,000 Buddhist temples. Today, over 2200 of these are still standing, making it an amazing place to visit.

Aescher hotel is so high up on the Appenzellerland mountains that you have to hike or get a cable car to reach it. Amenities are intentionally basic but the food is hearty and the nearby trails lead to exhilarating adventures.

Known as the Stairway to Heaven, this fairly unknown hiking trail can be found on the island of O’ahu. The trail is steep and ends at a peak 2,800 feet above the sea, which offers amazing views of the island.

This beautiful island is mostly untouched by man, with a tiny native population and only 400 tourists being allowed to visit each year. The limit is in place to protect the amazing natural landscape of Howe Island, which is home to a beautiful crystal lagoon and coral reef.

Huacachina is a tiny village of just over 100 people built around a lush oasis in an otherwise barren desert. For a few bucks, you can rent sandboarding equipment and try one of the locals' favorite thrills.

Hallstat is a medieval village which is home to less than 1,000 people. High in the mountains of Hallstat, you can explore prehistoric mines that were some of the first in the entire world.

The Alcázar of Segovia is a stone fortification, located in the old part of the city. It's one of the most distinctive castles in Spain by the virtue of its shape – like the bow of a ship.

This town straddles the Amazon rainforest and an amazing beach known as the Island of Love. Only a few meters from the beach is a huge lagoon, Lago, Verde, which is home to myriad animals and can only be explored by canoe.

Within the abadonded castle Castello di Sammezzano you can find the Peacock Room. A hidden jewel features intricate Moorish designs and a breathtaking assortment of patterns and colors. The beauty of the memorizing interiors is simply beyond comparison.

In Greek mythology, nymphs (female nature deities) inhabited this breathtaking cave and lured men in with their beauty. Under a high sun, the amazingly blue is illuminated for any lucky swimmers.

Quinta da Regaleira is an estate located near the historic center of Sintra, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Make sure to check out the Gruta do Labirinto (the Labyrinthic Grotto) and it's mysterious wishing well! This 27 meter deep well resembles an inverted tower. Depending on the direction you choose, either a journey down into the depths of the earth, or a climb out of the darkness into the light awaits.

After visiting the tombs you can go to the real Saint Nicholas Church. The perfect place to go to ask Santa why he got you the wrong gift last year.

In 1873 King Ludwig II of Bavaria acquired the Herreninsel as the location for his new Royal Palace. Modelled on Versailles, this palace was built as a "Temple of Fame" for King Louis XIV of France, whom the Bavarian monarch fervently admired. And trust me - Ludwig II was absolutely crazy - the "mad king" even had a “magic table” inspired by the Grimm’s Fairy Tale in his dining room!

Blagaj stands at the edge of the beautiful Buna river.

Located on the Kastron mountain, the fortress of Cembalo is also nice to visit. It's a facade of spectacular views overlooking the sea off the Bay of Balaklava.

 

[retroflight91]

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[zapatohead408]

Man, I NEED to travel.

 

[rook]

 


something winter related for the holidays

That cave in arizona seems so peaceful. Man if i could id go there everyday and just sit in silence for an hour or two. Man that looks amazing

 

[bhergh]

Dat swag surfin duck tho

 

[robpzee612]

Actors Breaking Character- Laughing Between Takes

 

[SC kid]

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[Nouss]

I love lucy liu. cool pics!

 

[a blinkin]

Niceeeee

 

[moe fab]

 

 

Nice pics.

 

[kingkoopa]

Wish I had stories behind all these pics.....

 

[finallyfamous]

by far the most underrated thread.

 

[MetalMario]

Wish I had stories behind all these pics.....

This one I do know!

I usually post in this thread but I've been caught up even though I have a nice stack of photos to post, I will try

Below is a better picture of it but its called the Lion Monument or Lion of Lucerne. It is in Lucerne, Switzerland and It commemorates the Swiss guards that were defending the French King during the French revolution. For much of history the French among many other countries would hire Swiss mercenaries to defend their Kings and Queens as personal guards (they were known for bravery and skill, If your good at something never do it for free) [side note: this happens to this day, Swiss guards still protect the Vatican and the Pope] . In this such case the King was on the run from his Palace. He escaped while the Swiss were left to become the last line of defense. Being told by the King to retreat only if it was completely untenable the Swiss held their ground despite being low on ammo and against superior numbers of revolutionaries. in total 760 died and 350 survived. It's amazing that they stood their ground and protected a man who had no affiliation with their country or virtues, were hired mercenaries and still had a sense of code and honor.

The dying lion is shown with a spear in it, a shield with the coat of arms of the Swiss (the left shield with the X that is on the Swiss national flag to this day) and another shield with the French Monarchy coat of arms. Above the Lion reads Helvetiorum Fidei ac Virtuti ("To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss"). Mark Twain praised the sculpture of the mortally-wounded lion as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

It was defaced with painting once within the last 3 years, cleaned up none the less

 

[zapatohead408]

man, France has always taken L's throughout history.

 

[retroflight91]

Before NTdenim

 

[kingkoopa]

 

[robpzee612]

 

[onewearz]

Street Art That Cleverly Interacts With Their Surroundings

 

[Nouss]

Lol, cool concepts/ideas.

 

[three00zeex]

Those are awesome

We live on an amazing place. I need to go out and see more of it.

 

[onewearz]

made u look 11 times .....

 

[mugen81]

How did I miss this thread..
Dopeness