Ancient Awe

5 Jun 2011

Silverton, New South Wales, Australia, 25 km north-west of Broken Hill. The town sprung up after the discovery of silver. The town is often referred to as a ghost town; however, there remains a small permanent population and mainly tourist related businesses. In 2006, Silverton had a population of 89 people.

Silverton, New South Wales, Australia, 25 km north-west of Broken Hill. The town sprung up after the discovery of silver. The town is often referred to as a ghost town; however, there remains a small permanent population and mainly tourist related businesses. In 2006, Silverton had a population of 89 people.

29 May 2011

Hut dwellings on Bora-Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia. The island, located about 140 miles north-west of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the centre of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano.

Hut dwellings on Bora-Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia. The island, located about 140 miles north-west of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the centre of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano.

16 May 2011

Easter Island in the South Pacific. Easter Island is famous for its 887 monumental statues, carved by the early Rapanui people between 1100–1680 AD.

Easter Island in the South Pacific. Easter Island is famous for its 887 monumental statues, carved by the early Rapanui people between 1100–1680 AD.