Window of a weather beaten house from the Islands of Batanes taken in February 2006

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Batanes Islands, found at the Northernmost part of the Philippines, gets battered by almost all typhoons that enters the country. Residents make their houses strong and sturdy to withstand strong winds and the heaviest typhoons. This weather-beaten house has stood the test of time over the numerous typhoons that beat the island.

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Size: 5120px × 3413px
Location: Batanes, Philippines
Photo credit: © Mario Babiera / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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