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World War II

By korver,

Today, we'll be taking a look at some of the key moments from one of the most significant wars in human history - World War II. Spoiler The story begins on September 1st, 1939 - the beginning of Germany's Invasion of Poland. Greedy for more land, Adolf Hitler and the German army marched through the countryside, completely destroying towns and villages while larger cities were repeatedly bombed from the air. With Germany completely outmatching Poland's army, navy, and infantry - the invasion resulted in...
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With a population of nearly 8 million, one of the world's most recognizable skylines, and a thriving business sector - Hong Kong is one of the world's most important global cities. Today, we'll be taking another look at this city's famous skyline and much more as we further explore Hong Kong Island, the mainland, and more. We'll begin with another look into the past - back at the turn of the century, Hong Kong was still was still growing British colonial establishment. The city's port along Victoria...
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London

By korver,

London is one of the world's most iconic cities - and today, we'll be taking a trip to this amazing city. I'll be primarily covering the city's stunning modern skyline with a look at a few of the most iconic landmarks as well - other parts of the city will be fully unveiled in future updates. We'll get started off with a visit to The City - this square mile of dense development in central London is the city's historical center and primary central business district. An up close look at The City with a...
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Western U.S.

By korver,

After viewing some of the United States' most iconic cities and skylines over the past couple of updates - today we'll be taking road trip through some of the country's most stunning national parks and other impressive sights from the West. We begin our trip through the West in Southern Arizona - where we'll be visiting Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Established in 1937, it's a thriving community of plants and animals - and the only place in the United States where you'll get to see the impressive...
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Mosaics & Bonus Pictures

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A collection of some of my favorite buildings and cities from across the globe that haven't made it into any other updates yet - enjoy! The Grand Canal Venice, Italy Commerzbank Tower Frankfurt, Germany Shanghai World Financial Center Shanghai, China Tokyo Skytree Tokyo, Japan Transamerica Pyramid San Francisco, California, USA Downtown Chicago And finally, a couple more mosaics and panoramas from Sydney. Every New Year's Eve, Sydney is home to one of the world's most amazing fireworks displays. Its...
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After two and a half years - True Earth has finally reached its 100th update. To celebrate the occasion, we're taking a look back at some of my finest pictures in one massive mosaic. From sprawling cities, stunning natural wonders, charming villages, iconic landmarks, and so much more - we've traveled to so many incredible places from across the globe these last couple of years, and there's still so much more to come. Thanks once again to everyone for your support and encouragement over the years Spoiler...
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Cephalonia (Farmland)

By korver,

One of the most beautiful sights in all of Cephalonia are the many rural farms that flank the hillsides. Despite Greece being infamously poor for farming (in ancient times, they would actually import many of their crops from other countries such as Egypt due to poor soil conditions) - conditions are just good enough here that a number of crops are able to grow. It's a simple beauty that makes it so special, one that has lasted for thousands of years. Small farmhouses like this one dot the landscape - with...
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Paris (Pt. 3/3)

By korver,

Our trip to Paris continues with a trip to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris) - one of Paris' most beautiful churches, often drawing comparisons to the Taj Mahal. Located on top of a small hill in the heart of the city, the church is visible for miles around. The next stop is Place de la Concorde - Paris' most famous square. Originally designed in 1755, this square is unlike anything else in the city - complete with a massive authentic Egyptian obelisk in the middle. The...
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South Korea

By korver,

South Korea, an East Asian nation of 52 million on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, is bordered by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) to the north, the East Sea (Sea of Japan) to the east, the East China Sea to the south, and the Yellow Sea to the west; to the southeast it is separated from the Japanese island of Tsushima by the Korea Strait. South Korea shares one of the world’s most heavily militarized borders with North Korea - and makes up about 45 percent of the Korean...
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Paris (Pt. 1/3)

By korver,

Paris is the capital and largest city of France and has been one of the world's most important cities for centuries. This timeless city is known for its fashion, food, literature, entertainment, and culture. In addition, it's widely known as being an important international business and commerce center - making it a truly global city. Paris also boasts some of the world's finest architecture and much of the city was renovated in the mid 1800s by architect Georges-Eugène Haussmann. Over the next three...
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Today, our tour of the world's industrial areas begins with a look at a number of refineries, seaports, train yards, and more. We'll begin in East Chicago, Indiana - where heavy industrial areas can be found along the shores of Lake Michigan. A scene from Czestochowa, Poland - where abandoned factories and train depots surround the city's rail lines. Railway roundhouse and train yard in the Midwestern U.S. A view of a rusted and run down oil refinery in rural Albania, located on the Patos-Marinza...
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Paris (Pt. 2/3)

By korver,

Our tour picks back up with a trip to La Madeleine - one of the city's most recognizable churches. Originally designed as a temple to the glory of Napoleon's army - its Greek style sets it apart from the rest. Since its completion in 1842, it's been one of the most popular attractions in the city. The Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe is one of the most beautiful theaters in the city and one of France's six national theaters. The Palais Garnier is one of Paris' most grand opera houses - opened in 1875, it's a true...
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South Asia

By korver,

Our journey to South Asia begins with a trip to the countryside - and the timeless rural beauty of the many tea plantations that dot the Sri Lankan countryside. The ones near Kandy are perhaps the most well-known - they've been making the famed Ceylon Tea ever since the British first colonized this area back in the 1800s. As the hillsides climb higher and higher, the strength of the tea leaves increases accordingly - making this one of the strongest teas in all of South Asia. No trip is complete without...
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Canada

By korver,

After taking a look at Toronto, today we'll be touring the rest of Canada, another one of the world's most beautiful countries. Our tour starts off on the Eastern shores, in the Newfoundland province. The small town of Red Island Harbour is quite picturesque - and the locals here make their living off some of the richest fishing grounds in the world, the Grand Banks. Wintertime can be quite beautiful - if you're lucky, you might get to see a unique wonder that rarely occurs across the globe: pancake ice....
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Historic Europe

By korver,

Today, we're taking a historical look at some of Europe's most iconic landmarks. I wanted to capture as much of Europe's impressive history as possible, so I've done scenes from a variety of different eras - hope you enjoy this trip back in time! The Acropolis and Parthenon - 400 BC Ancient Athens The Colosseum - 50 AD Ancient Rome Montelbaanstoren - late 1700s Amsterdam, The Netherlands Eiffel Tower - late 1800s Paris, France Place De La Concorde - early 1900s Paris, France Brandenburg...
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Rome (Pt. 2/2)

By korver,

Our tour of Rome continues on with one of the world's most famous buildings - the Colosseum. Opened in A.D. 80 and seating more than 50,000 spectators, this impressive arena was home to countless gladiator fights for more than 400 years. While a good portion of the structure has been lost throughout the centuries, there's still plenty left to explore - making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. Once the heart and marketplace of the city, today the Roman Forum lies in a sprawling...
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Stockholm

By korver,

The Swedish capital of Stockholm spans 14 islands on the edge of the Baltic Sea and has some of Europe's most impressive and well-preserved architecture. We'll be taking a look at this beautiful city today with a visit to a few of the city's districts and landmarks, and finish up with a trip to the old town - Gamla Stan. We start off in the city's Östermalm district - this upscale neighborhood is well known for its scenic views, beautiful parks, and historical museums. Stockholm City Hall is one of the...
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Lake Bogoria, Kenya

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Located in the middle of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Bogoria is home to one of the world's largest populations of lesser flamingoes - every year millions of them migrate to it's algae infested waters. The lake boasts some of the most impressive wildlife in all of Africa - hundreds of species of birds call the lake home, and you might even see a couple zebras if you look hard enough. Geysers and hot springs dot the shoreline, creating a truly unforgettable landscape. Don't forget to comment, like, and...
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London - Canary Wharf

By korver,

London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom. It's a city known for its culture, history, and traditions - and is one of the world's most visited cities. Additionally, it's one of the world's greatest commercial, financial, and industrial centers - and is widely known as a truly global city. Over the next three update updates I'll be covering some of the city's most incredible sights and landmarks - starting with Canary Wharf. This major banking district is located on the Isle...
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Asian Skylines

By korver,

Today, we're returning to Asia to see a few more of the continent's most impressive skylines. After already taking a look at Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai in previous updates, today we'll be visiting Seoul, Taipei, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore. We'll begin our tour in Seoul - the capital of South Korea. This city of nearly 10 million offers a stunning contrast of new and old architecture - and it's no more apparent than in the city center where the ancient Namdaemun temple sits right next door to...
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2016: Year in Review

By korver,

So give or take a couple of days, it's now been exactly one year since I decided to seriously get involved with SC4. To celebrate the occasion, I've decided to do a retrospective entry on some of mine and the community's favorite pictures from this CJ in 2016, with some commentary as well. Additionally, I'll be expanding upon various discoveries in 2016 along with adding some more as well. I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone once again for your supportive comments and likes in 2016! ...
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Jakarta

By korver,

Serving as Indonesia's economic, cultural, and political center, the rapidly growing city of Jakarta is home to over 30 million people in its massive urban area. A historical mix of cultures over the years has given the city a distinctive mix of architecture - and this can be seen quite well in the city's old town. We'll begin with a scene from the city's Kota Tua district, set in the 1950s - where historical Dutch architecture serves as a reminder of the city's colonial past. Before we move into the...
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Texas - Cities

By korver,

Today, we're taking a trip to the "Lone Star State" - Texas - and visiting its five largest cities. With scenes from some of the state's most iconic cites like Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, and Fort Worth - we have quite the trip planned. We'll start off in Dallas - this modern metropolis is the state's third largest city and is located in the heart of the state's oil industry. Since the city's founding in 1841, its evolved into an important cultural and commercial hub of the region. Downtown...
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Beijing

By korver,

Formerly known as Peking, China's capital city of Beijing is home to over 20 million people. It's the world's most populous capital city, and has a history stretching back nearly 3 millennia. Today, it serves as China's political, economic, and cultural center - and is filled with unique and iconic architecture. We'll begin with a trip back into the past, to the days of ancient Beijing. Massive gates, fortifications, and moats once surrounded the perimeter of the city - but only a few sections remain...
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Venezuela

By korver,

Our tour continues on today with an extended trip through another one of the world's most beautiful countries - Venezuela. According to legend, the first European explorers here in the 1400's named the region Veneziola or "Little Venice" because the stilt houses and marshy lands around Lake Maracaibo reminded them of Venice - and over the years this former colony of Spain has grown dramatically. From sprawling modern cities, vast untouched farmlands, quaint beach towns, natural wonders, and magical...
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