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Since my blog no longer consists of static HTML files, I've decided to also give it a somewhat random header image (on which I display the name and title of this blog).

For this task, I set up a horribly simple Perl script, that will display the images at random.

These images were used (so far, expect more in the future). I took the pictures myself, during various vacations.

Kölner Dom, Köln, Germany

Construction of the Gothic church began in 1248 and took, with interruptions, more than 600 years to complete - it was finally finished in 1880. The two towers are 157 m tall, the cathedral is 144 m long and 86 m wide. The cathedral is dedicated to Saints Peter and Mary.

Source: Wikipedia

I took this picture of the great cathedral at 2005/02/19.

Senggigi, Lombok, Indonesia

The island of Lombok is located east of Bali. Lombok is now becoming the perfect getaway for travellers, honeymooners or those who return again and again. Escape to picturesque mountainside landscapes to white sand beaches of the Gili Islands.

Source: Lombok Indonesia

I took this picture of the sunset looking at Bali's Gunung Agung at 2005/07/06. The colors are a little altered in the header image.

Prambanan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

The Prambanan temple is the biggest and a most beautiful Hindu temple about 20 minutes from Yogyakarta city. This magnificent Shivaite temple derives its name from the village where it is located. Locally known as the Loro Jongrang temple, or the temple of the "Slender Virgin" it is reputed to be the biggest and most beautiful Hindu Temple in Indonesia.

Source: Prambanan Temple

This picture is taken of one of the temple's entrances. It was taken at 2006/06/30. Prambanan Temple is lesser known than the Buddhist Borobudur, yet more beautiful, in my humble opinion.

Willingen (Sauerland), Germany

Well-kept, prepared pistes for runs at breakneck speed, prepared cross country tracks across snowy woods, romantic winter walking paths or a ride with the horse-sleigh, these are the dreams of the small and big "ski rabbits", coming through here in de Worldcup village Willingen.

Source: Willingen

Willingen is close to the Netherlands, and quite fun in the wintertime, if you like skiing and other snow activities. This picture was taken at 2006/03/18, and was mirrored horizontally, so my blog's name came out better.

Kostnice Sedlec, Kutná Hora, Czech Republic

A cistercian monastery was founded near here in the year 1142. One of the principal tasks of the monks was the cultivation of the grounds and lands around the monastery.

Source: Kostnice Ossuary Beinhaus

A truely grim environment that I've blogged about before. The header image was taken on 2006/07/06 and I've edited the colors slightly, to give it an even more scary appearance.

The Great Sphinx, Giza, Egypt

In a depression to the south of Khafre's pyramid at Giza near Cairo sits a huge creature with the head of a human and a lion's body. This monumental statue, the first truly colossal royal sculpture in Egypt, known as the Great Sphinx, is a national symbol of Egypt, both ancient and modern.

Source: The Great Sphinx of Giza

Does the image needs any introduction? Everyone knows it, and everyone who's been to Giza, has this picture ... Mine was taken on 2004/12/23.

Purah Tanah Lot, Bali, Indonesia

Tanah Lot, with its magical-sounding name, is the stuff of postcards and travel posters. Perched on a rocky outcrop at the sea's edge, the temple is accessible only to Hindus, and evidently only to those associated with the temple. Tanah Lot is one of the most sacred temples in all of Bali. Apparently at one time the temple had been open to visitors, but because of the disrespect shown by a lot of tourists - not dressing appropriately in sarongs, and snapping holiday shots of the priests at prayer - upset the normally patient and tolerant Balinese to the point that they made the temple off-limits.

Source: Tanah Lot - Magic by the Sea

This beautiful Hindu temple can be found on Bali. The picture was taken at 2005/07/02.

So, now you know where these images come from. I'm not a great photographer, but I think the pictures are nice enough to become header images for my blog.