Hambach Castle

Stunning Nature

Autumn-colored vineyards shine in bright sunshine in front of the Hambach Castle in Germany.

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Hambach Castle Autumn-colored vineyards shine in bright sunshine in front of the Hambach Castle in Germany.

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Vineyard Roads Rural roads near the vineyards at Piesport are shown in Germany.

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Fall Leaves Vines are illuminated in the autumn sun in Germany.

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Food Hunt A bumblebee looks for nectar in the bloom of a sunflower.

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Akron Falls Warm sunny weather at Akron Falls Park in Akron, N.Y. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

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Dark Skies Heavy storm clouds darken the sky as rain and wind gusts blow over downtown Omaha, Neb., Monday, June 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Weaver)

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Nuremberg Flash Lightning strikes during a storm over the Peace Church in Nuremberg, Germany. (AP Photo: Timm Schamberger)

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