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  • FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
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    FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Floating 1
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    15/03/2021
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    Pictures must credit: Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio

    Plans for a stunning eco-friendly floating hotel that could be said to different locations using ocean currents, have been unveiled.The design is planed for Qatar and the architects say it should be completed by 2025.The main structure revolves around a central hub , using sea currents, which in turn generates electricity to power the structureAt the same time guest are treated to an ever-changing scenes from their bedroom windows.The Eco-Floating Hotel was under design for six months by the Turkey-based Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio.It will be a five star venues with 152 rooms and an area of 35000 m2

    OPS: Render of the Eco-Floating Hotel planned for Qatar.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
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    FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Floating 1
    Ref 12734
    15/03/2021
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    Pictures must credit: Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio

    Plans for a stunning eco-friendly floating hotel that could be said to different locations using ocean currents, have been unveiled.The design is planed for Qatar and the architects say it should be completed by 2025.The main structure revolves around a central hub , using sea currents, which in turn generates electricity to power the structureAt the same time guest are treated to an ever-changing scenes from their bedroom windows.The Eco-Floating Hotel was under design for six months by the Turkey-based Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio.It will be a five star venues with 152 rooms and an area of 35000 m2

    OPS: Render of the Eco-Floating Hotel planned for Qatar. Central lobby centered around the glass walled vortex design.Night time scene

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
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    FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Floating 1
    Ref 12734
    15/03/2021
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio

    Plans for a stunning eco-friendly floating hotel that could be said to different locations using ocean currents, have been unveiled.The design is planed for Qatar and the architects say it should be completed by 2025.The main structure revolves around a central hub , using sea currents, which in turn generates electricity to power the structureAt the same time guest are treated to an ever-changing scenes from their bedroom windows.The Eco-Floating Hotel was under design for six months by the Turkey-based Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio.It will be a five star venues with 152 rooms and an area of 35000 m2

    OPS: Render of the Eco-Floating Hotel planned for Qatar. Aerial view showing the long floating pier which links to the shore

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
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    FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Floating 1
    Ref 12734
    15/03/2021
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio

    Plans for a stunning eco-friendly floating hotel that could be said to different locations using ocean currents, have been unveiled.The design is planed for Qatar and the architects say it should be completed by 2025.The main structure revolves around a central hub , using sea currents, which in turn generates electricity to power the structureAt the same time guest are treated to an ever-changing scenes from their bedroom windows.The Eco-Floating Hotel was under design for six months by the Turkey-based Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio.It will be a five star venues with 152 rooms and an area of 35000 m2

    OPS: Render of the Eco-Floating Hotel planned for Qatar. View from a hotel room. All have a balcony to take in an ever changing view

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
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    FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Floating 1
    Ref 12734
    15/03/2021
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio

    Plans for a stunning eco-friendly floating hotel that could be said to different locations using ocean currents, have been unveiled.The design is planed for Qatar and the architects say it should be completed by 2025.The main structure revolves around a central hub , using sea currents, which in turn generates electricity to power the structureAt the same time guest are treated to an ever-changing scenes from their bedroom windows.The Eco-Floating Hotel was under design for six months by the Turkey-based Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio.It will be a five star venues with 152 rooms and an area of 35000 m2

    OPS: Render of the Eco-Floating Hotel planned for Qatar. Outside infinity pool

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
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    FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Floating 1
    Ref 12734
    15/03/2021
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio

    Plans for a stunning eco-friendly floating hotel that could be said to different locations using ocean currents, have been unveiled.The design is planed for Qatar and the architects say it should be completed by 2025.The main structure revolves around a central hub , using sea currents, which in turn generates electricity to power the structureAt the same time guest are treated to an ever-changing scenes from their bedroom windows.The Eco-Floating Hotel was under design for six months by the Turkey-based Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio.It will be a five star venues with 152 rooms and an area of 35000 m2

    Render of the Eco-Floating Hotel planned for Qatar

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
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    FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Floating 1
    Ref 12734
    15/03/2021
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    Pictures must credit: Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio

    Plans for a stunning eco-friendly floating hotel that could be said to different locations using ocean currents, have been unveiled.The design is planed for Qatar and the architects say it should be completed by 2025.The main structure revolves around a central hub , using sea currents, which in turn generates electricity to power the structureAt the same time guest are treated to an ever-changing scenes from their bedroom windows.The Eco-Floating Hotel was under design for six months by the Turkey-based Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio.It will be a five star venues with 152 rooms and an area of 35000 m2

    Render of the Eco-Floating Hotel planned for Qatar. One of two floating jetties for boats to moor and a helipad

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
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    FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Floating 1
    Ref 12734
    15/03/2021
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio

    Plans for a stunning eco-friendly floating hotel that could be said to different locations using ocean currents, have been unveiled.The design is planed for Qatar and the architects say it should be completed by 2025.The main structure revolves around a central hub , using sea currents, which in turn generates electricity to power the structureAt the same time guest are treated to an ever-changing scenes from their bedroom windows.The Eco-Floating Hotel was under design for six months by the Turkey-based Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio.It will be a five star venues with 152 rooms and an area of 35000 m2

    OPS: Render of the Eco-Floating Hotel planned for Qatar.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
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    FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Floating 1
    Ref 12734
    15/03/2021
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio

    Plans for a stunning eco-friendly floating hotel that could be said to different locations using ocean currents, have been unveiled.The design is planed for Qatar and the architects say it should be completed by 2025.The main structure revolves around a central hub , using sea currents, which in turn generates electricity to power the structureAt the same time guest are treated to an ever-changing scenes from their bedroom windows.The Eco-Floating Hotel was under design for six months by the Turkey-based Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio.It will be a five star venues with 152 rooms and an area of 35000 m2

    OPS: Render of the Eco-Floating Hotel planned for Qatar. Central lobby centered around the glass walled vortex design.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
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    FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Floating 1
    Ref 12734
    15/03/2021
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio

    Plans for a stunning eco-friendly floating hotel that could be said to different locations using ocean currents, have been unveiled.The design is planed for Qatar and the architects say it should be completed by 2025.The main structure revolves around a central hub , using sea currents, which in turn generates electricity to power the structureAt the same time guest are treated to an ever-changing scenes from their bedroom windows.The Eco-Floating Hotel was under design for six months by the Turkey-based Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio.It will be a five star venues with 152 rooms and an area of 35000 m2

    OPS: Render of the Eco-Floating Hotel planned for Qatar.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
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    FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Floating 1
    Ref 12734
    15/03/2021
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio

    Plans for a stunning eco-friendly floating hotel that could be said to different locations using ocean currents, have been unveiled.The design is planed for Qatar and the architects say it should be completed by 2025.The main structure revolves around a central hub , using sea currents, which in turn generates electricity to power the structureAt the same time guest are treated to an ever-changing scenes from their bedroom windows.The Eco-Floating Hotel was under design for six months by the Turkey-based Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio.It will be a five star venues with 152 rooms and an area of 35000 m2

    OPS: Render of the Eco-Floating Hotel planned for Qatar. As seen from an airliner window

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
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    FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Floating 1
    Ref 12734
    15/03/2021
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio

    Plans for a stunning eco-friendly floating hotel that could be said to different locations using ocean currents, have been unveiled.The design is planed for Qatar and the architects say it should be completed by 2025.The main structure revolves around a central hub , using sea currents, which in turn generates electricity to power the structureAt the same time guest are treated to an ever-changing scenes from their bedroom windows.The Eco-Floating Hotel was under design for six months by the Turkey-based Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio.It will be a five star venues with 152 rooms and an area of 35000 m2

    OPS: Render of the Eco-Floating Hotel planned for Qatar.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
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    FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Floating 1
    Ref 12734
    15/03/2021
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio

    Plans for a stunning eco-friendly floating hotel that could be said to different locations using ocean currents, have been unveiled.The design is planed for Qatar and the architects say it should be completed by 2025.The main structure revolves around a central hub , using sea currents, which in turn generates electricity to power the structureAt the same time guest are treated to an ever-changing scenes from their bedroom windows.The Eco-Floating Hotel was under design for six months by the Turkey-based Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio.It will be a five star venues with 152 rooms and an area of 35000 m2

    OPS: Render of the Eco-Floating Hotel planned for Qatar. Outside infinity pool and bedroom baclonies

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
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    FEATURE - Ein schwimmendes Hotel, das zu neuen Orten segeln kann, soll 2025 eröffnet werden
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Floating 1
    Ref 12734
    15/03/2021
    See Ferrari pictures
    Pictures must credit: Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio

    Plans for a stunning eco-friendly floating hotel that could be said to different locations using ocean currents, have been unveiled.The design is planed for Qatar and the architects say it should be completed by 2025.The main structure revolves around a central hub , using sea currents, which in turn generates electricity to power the structureAt the same time guest are treated to an ever-changing scenes from their bedroom windows.The Eco-Floating Hotel was under design for six months by the Turkey-based Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio.It will be a five star venues with 152 rooms and an area of 35000 m2

    OPS: Design drawing for the Eco-Floating Hotel planned for Qatar.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • REPORTAGE - Italien: Mantua Kulturhauptstadt 2016
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    REPORTAGE - Italien: Mantua Kulturhauptstadt 2016
    July 8, 2016 - Mantua, Italy: Vortex by Hidetoshi Nagasawa at a contemporary temporary art exhibition. The city of Mantua proclaimed Italian culture capital in 2016, as chosen by the Italian Government on Tuesday 27 October 2015. Mantua will also be European Capital of Gastronomy, included in the Eastern Lombardy District (together with the cities of Bergamo, Brescia and Cremona). The Lombard city was the erstwhile princely seat of the House of Gonzaga family from the 14th to the 18th centuries, and its historic center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. Mantua, which already competed for European culture capital 2019, won with a project to remake itself into a smart city with digital tourism to set off its jewels. Among these is the landmark Palazzo Te, a mannerist pleasure palace built in 1524-34 for Federico II Gonzaga, masterpiece of architect Giulio Romano, a pupil of Raphael, who over 10 years directed a team of plasterers, carvers and fresco painters to decorate almost every single surface of the palace many loggias and salons. Mantua is also home to the Palazzo Ducale (Ducal Palace), where the Gonzagas lived from 1328 to 1707. The palace has some 500 rooms and is most famous for Andrea Mantegna's frescoes in the Camera degli Sposi (Bridal Chamber). Another remarkable museum recently restored is the Palazzo Arco, home of family Arco during two centuries. (Piero Oliosi/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) *** Local Caption *** 05545324
    (c) Dukas

     

  • REPORTAGE - Italien: Mantua Kulturhauptstadt 2016
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    REPORTAGE - Italien: Mantua Kulturhauptstadt 2016
    July 8, 2016 - Mantua, Italy: Vortex by Hidetoshi Nagasawa at a contemporary temporary art exhibition. The city of Mantua proclaimed Italian culture capital in 2016, as chosen by the Italian Government on Tuesday 27 October 2015. Mantua will also be European Capital of Gastronomy, included in the Eastern Lombardy District (together with the cities of Bergamo, Brescia and Cremona). The Lombard city was the erstwhile princely seat of the House of Gonzaga family from the 14th to the 18th centuries, and its historic center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. Mantua, which already competed for European culture capital 2019, won with a project to remake itself into a smart city with digital tourism to set off its jewels. Among these is the landmark Palazzo Te, a mannerist pleasure palace built in 1524-34 for Federico II Gonzaga, masterpiece of architect Giulio Romano, a pupil of Raphael, who over 10 years directed a team of plasterers, carvers and fresco painters to decorate almost every single surface of the palace many loggias and salons. Mantua is also home to the Palazzo Ducale (Ducal Palace), where the Gonzagas lived from 1328 to 1707. The palace has some 500 rooms and is most famous for Andrea Mantegna's frescoes in the Camera degli Sposi (Bridal Chamber). Another remarkable museum recently restored is the Palazzo Arco, home of family Arco during two centuries. (Piero Oliosi/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) *** Local Caption *** 05545325
    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - 'Urban Perspectives' in Polen und Deutschland
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    FEATURE - 'Urban Perspectives' in Polen und Deutschland
    MANDATORY CREDIT: Jorge Alva/Rex Shutterstock. Only for use in this story. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jorge Alva/REX/Shutterstock (5849943u)
    Vortex, Poznan
    Urban perspectives, Poland and Germany - Aug 2016
    Caution! This mesmerising collection of architectural angles might warp unwary eyes.

    Jorge Alva, a 21-year-old architecture and urban photographer, is originally from El Salvador. Now based in Warsaw, Poland, he loves to spend his time taking unusual shots of the cityscape.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • VARIOUS - 1970S
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    VARIOUS - 1970S
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ray Stevenson/REX (565188bp)
    Steve Strange outside the Vortex
    VARIOUS - 1970S

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • NY: Freezing Temperatures Grip NYC
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    NY: Freezing Temperatures Grip NYC
    An arctic air mass brings sub-zero temperatures to New York causing the Bryant Park fountain in mid-town Manhattan to freeze, New York, NY, January 8, 2015. For the second day in a row, temperatures in the single digits followed by strong wind gusts bring the ambient temperatures to below zero degrees in parts of New York. (Photo by Anthony Behar) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field ***
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  • NY: Freezing Temperatures Grip NYC
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    NY: Freezing Temperatures Grip NYC
    An arctic air mass brings sub-zero temperatures to New York causing the Bryant Park fountain in mid-town Manhattan to freeze, New York, NY, January 8, 2015. For the second day in a row, temperatures in the single digits followed by strong wind gusts bring the ambient temperatures to below zero degrees in parts of New York. (Photo by Anthony Behar) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field ***
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  • NY: Freezing Temperatures Grip NYC
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    NY: Freezing Temperatures Grip NYC
    An arctic air mass brings sub-zero temperatures to New York causing the Bryant Park fountain in mid-town Manhattan to freeze, New York, NY, January 8, 2015. For the second day in a row, temperatures in the single digits followed by strong wind gusts bring the ambient temperatures to below zero degrees in parts of New York. (Photo by Anthony Behar) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field ***
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  • NY: Freezing Temperatures Grip NYC
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    NY: Freezing Temperatures Grip NYC
    An arctic air mass brings sub-zero temperatures to New York causing the Bryant Park fountain in mid-town Manhattan to freeze, New York, NY, January 8, 2015. For the second day in a row, temperatures in the single digits followed by strong wind gusts bring the ambient temperatures to below zero degrees in parts of New York. (Photo by Anthony Behar) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field ***
    DUKAS/SIPA USA

     

  • NY: Freezing Temperatures Grip NYC
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    NY: Freezing Temperatures Grip NYC
    An arctic air mass brings sub-zero temperatures to New York causing the Bryant Park fountain in mid-town Manhattan to freeze, New York, NY, January 8, 2015. For the second day in a row, temperatures in the single digits followed by strong wind gusts bring the ambient temperatures to below zero degrees in parts of New York. (Photo by Anthony Behar) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field ***
    DUKAS/SIPA USA

     

  • Dream Toys 2011, top 10 toys for Christmas, London, Britain. - 26 Oct 2011
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    Dream Toys 2011, top 10 toys for Christmas, London, Britain. - 26 Oct 2011
    Manadatory Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hordle / Rex Features (1480202k)
    Nerf Vortex Gun
    Dream Toys 2011, top 10 toys for Christmas, London, Britain. - 26 Oct 2011

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Various - 2011
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    Various - 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Drysdale / Rex Features (1326025rg)
    Skateboarders on Gillet Square outside the Vortex Jazz Club in Dalston, North London, Britain
    Various - 2011

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Various - 2011
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    Various - 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Drysdale / Rex Features (1326025re)
    The Vortex Jazz Club in Dalston, North London, Britain
    Various - 2011

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Various - 2011
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    Various - 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Drysdale / Rex Features (1326025rf)
    The Vortex Jazz Club in Dalston, North London, Britain
    Various - 2011

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • MARINE WILDLIFE
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    MARINE WILDLIFE
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect / Rex Features ( 841870a )
    Wave breaking over shallow coral reef, Ailuk atoll, Marshall Islands, Pacific (rr)
    MARINE WILDLIFE

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair, London, Britain  - 11 Jun 2008
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    Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair, London, Britain - 11 Jun 2008
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Nils Jorgensen / Rex Features ( 770605S )
    David Linley and Vortex Credenza furniture., A preview for the prestigious annual international fair at The Grosvenor House, London. Opens today and runs to June 18.
    Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair, London, Britain - 11 Jun 2008
    PORTRAIT OF 'REAL' MR DARCY TO BE SOLD

    A watercolour of the 'real life' Mr Darcy - the man believed to have inspired Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice character - is expected to be sold for £50,000.

    The miniature portrait of Thomas Lefroy is due to be sold at the Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair in London later this month.

    Austen met Irish-born Lefroy in 1796 when she was 21; the couple are said to have talked, danced and flirted and Austen later described Lefroy as having a "boyish love" for her.

    However in line with his family's expectation that he would find a wealthy wife, Lefroy went on to marry a wealthy heiress.

    His and Jane's relationship was the subject of the 2007 film 'Becoming Jane', starring Anne Hathaway and James McAvoy.

    The 3in miniature portrait of Lefroy that has come up for sale was painted on ivory in 1798 by English artist George Engleheart.

    Several locks of hair are located in a panel at the back of the miniature, although it is not known to whom they belonged.

    Elsewhere at the annual antiques fair are the offerings of 85 specialist dealers, including contemporary furniture designer and the late Princess Margaret's son David Linley.

    This year the show will be opened by Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, a cousin of the Queen, while the Duke of Bedford is providing three Canalettos from Woburn Abbey, his stately home, for the annual loan exhibition.

    Other items on display will include: a rare early copy of a lavishly illustrated Martin Luther translation of the New Testament, published in 1524; a selection of Vortex Credenza f...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/NSQHUON

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