His absence was strange and inexplicable. 
It was strange that he was absent.
It was normal for him to be absent.
The fires were burning deep red.
A dance teacher instructs a class in her studio.
A man is laying in bed
The Monastery of Ipsilou was destroyed many years ago.
You can arrange countryside rides on Guadeloupe.
A baby is being held by a blond-haired woman.