Mormon Temple, La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States of America, North America

Lijiang architecture with Lion Hill and Wan Gu Tower, Lijiang, Yunnan, China, Asia

Lujiazui Central Park with Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Shanghai Tower under construction, at night, Shanghai, China, Asia

Busy Lijiang Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, at night with Lion Hill and Wan Gu Tower, Lijiang, Yunnan, China, Asia

HDR capture of a pagoda near Wangu Tower with a bell inside - which visitors can hit to gain peace and/or luck.

Busy Lijiang Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, at night with Lion Hill and Wan Gu Tower, Lijiang, Yunnan, China, Asia

Pigeon Towers, Katara Cultural Village, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Pigeon Towers, Katara Cultural Village, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Pigeon Towers, Katara Cultural Village, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Pigeon Tower, Katara Cultural Village, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Minaret and Mosque, Katara Cultural Village, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Minaret near Waqif Souq, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Qatar Islamic Cultural Centre, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Veer Tower, Planet Hollywood, Crystals and The Strip at dusk, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Paris, Ballys and Flamingo Hotels and High Roller Observation Wheel at dusk, viewed across Bellagio Lake, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Teck Castle, Kirchheim Teck, Swabian Alb, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Rotorua Museum of Art and History, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Sunset, Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Sunset, Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Sunset, Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Sunset, Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Lifeguard on the beach, Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Christmas fair, market square, Martinskirche church, Biberach an der Riss, Upper Swabia, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Christmas fair, market square, Martinskirche church, Biberach an der Riss, Upper Swabia, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Christmas fair, market square, Martinskirche church, Biberach an der Riss, Upper Swabia, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Aerial view of Doha from the Aspire Tower viewing platform, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Aerial view of Doha from the Aspire Tower viewing platform, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

The Aspire Tower (Torch Hotel), currently the tallest structure in Doha, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Aerial view from the Aspire Tower viewing platform of Downtown Doha with its skyscrapers in the distance, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Santo Domingo de Guzman Church, began in 1570, Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Raffles Landing Site, statue of Sir Stamford Raffles with Boat Quay and the Financial District beyond, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Merlion, Singapore's national symbol, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

View across Guanabara Bay to Rio, Museo de Arte Contemporanea (Museum of Contemporary Art), by Oscar Niemeyer, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Aerial view from Oriental Pearl Tower of Lujiazui Finance and Trade zone, Shanghai, China, Asia

Aerial view from Oriental Pearl Tower of Huangpu District, Shanghai, China, Asia

Aerial view from Oriental Pearl Tower of Huangpu District and Huangpu River, Shanghai, China, Asia

Lujiazui Finance and Trade zone, with Oriental Pearl Tower, and Huangpu River, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China, Asia

Lujiazui Finance and Trade zone, with Oriental Pearl Tower, and Huangpu River, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China, Asia

Business district, Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Christmas fair, St. Michael Church, market place, Schwaebisch Hall, Hohenlohe, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline at dusk, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge at dusk, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge at dusk, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Magnolia Tree Blossom, Geilweilerhof Institute for Grape Breeding, Siebeldingen, Deutsche Weinstrasse (German Wine Road), Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn Bridge and the East River from Brooklyn Bridge Park, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn Bridge and the East River, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

World Financial Center Buildings, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

The Duomo (cathedral) and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pisa, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Old tower and buildings at the Tonnara di Scopello, an old tuna fishery and now a popular beauty spot, Scopello, Trapani, Sicily, Mediterranean, Europe

Old tower and buildings at the Tonnara di Scopello, an old tuna fishery and now a popular beauty spot, Scopello, Trapani, Sicily, Mediterranean, Europe

Old towers and buildings at the Tonnara di Scopello, an old tuna fishery and now a popular beauty spot, Scopello, Trapani, Sicily, Mediterranean, Europe

Old towers and buildings at the Tonnara di Scopello, an old tuna fishery and now a popular beauty spot, Scopello, Trapani, Sicily, Mediterranean, Europe

Old city walls and Tower of Ligny dating from 1671, now a Museum of Prehistory, on sea front of this northwest fishing port, Trapani, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Giant tuned mass damper in the Taipei 101 Tower, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Shanti Stupa, Leh, Ladakh, Indian Himalayas, India, Asia

Lujiazui Finance and Trade zone, with Oriental Pearl Tower, and Huangpu River, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China, Asia

St. Paul de Vence, Alpes Maritimes, Provence, Cote d'Azur, France, Europe

Buddhist monk looking over the Valley of the Puna Tsang River, Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa, Bhutan, Himalayas, Asia

Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island and Manhattan skyline beyond, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island and Manhattan skyline beyond, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Empire State Building and Midtown Manhattan skyline at sunrise, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Sky Tower and Viaduct Harbour at dawn, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Cheomseongdae, oldest astronomical observatory in east Asia, Gyeongju, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Korea, Asia

Mist at sunrise at McDermott's Castle on Lough Key or Castle Island in County Roscommon, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Hans Bank on the River Daugava, Riga, Latvia, Baltic States, Europe

Statue of Roland and St Peter's church in the old town square, Riga, Latvia, Baltic States, Europe

Clock Tower Monument at night, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cartagena, Bolivar Department, Colombia, South America

The Stradun, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Statue of the Virgin, Round tower, 30m tall, of St. Declan's cathedral, dating from 12th century, Ardmore, County Waterford, Munster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Nakhl fort, dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, Batinah region, western Hajar, Oman, Middle East

Vernazza village and harbour at dusk, Cinque Terre, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Liguria, Italy, Europe

Old lighthouse, Deep Water Harbour, St. Johns, Antigua Island, Lesser Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

San Carlos de Borromeo Castle, Pampatar City, Isla Margarita, Nueva Esparta State, Venezuela, South America

Musalla Minarets of Herat, Herat, Afghanistan, Asia

Blue Mosque, Mazar-E-Sharif, Afghanistan, Asia

Dawn over Hong Kong Central skyline, Avenue of Stars, Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and Town Hall, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Clock Tower (Turnul cu Ceas) at dusk, Sighisoara, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mures County, Transylvania Region, Romania, Europe

Post Office tower building in Post Office Square, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Sri Mariamman Temple in Chinatown, the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore with its colourfully decorated Gopuram (tower), Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

View across the Vieux Port to Basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde, Marseille, Bouches-de-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur, France, Europe

Church of Our Lady and Old Saint John Hospital, Historic center of Bruges, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Belgium, Europe

Market square and the Belfry, Historic center of Bruges, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Belgium, Europe

Defensive walls and tower, Cluny, Burgundy, France, Europe

Belfry at twilight, Historic center of Bruges, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Belgium, Europe

Gruuthuse Museum, Historic center of Bruges, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Belgium, Europe

Old Saint John Hospital, Historic center of Bruges, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Belgium, Europe

Dallas city skyline and the Reunion Tower, Texas, United States of America, North America

The Kuwait Towers, Kuwait City, Kuwait, Middle East

Al Hamra Tower, completed in 2011 includes a luxury business and shopping center, Kuwait City, Kuwait, Middle East

Elevated view of the modern city skyline and central business district with Liberation Tower, Kuwait City, Kuwait, Middle East

Al Hamra Tower, completed in 2011 includes a luxury business and shopping center, Kuwait City, Kuwait, Middle East

The Kuwait Towers, Kuwait City, Kuwait, Middle East

The Hancock Tower and city skyline, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America