Bald eagles (Haliaetus leucocephalus) in February, Alaska, USA, North America

Bald eagle (Haliaetus leucocephalus) in February, Alaska, USA, North America

Red deer stag in the Highlands in February, Highland Region, Scotland, UK, Europe

Catherine's Park in February, Tsarske Seloe (Puskin), St. Petersburg, Russia

Trekking or hiking in winter snow in February as the sun rises over the mountains after the four month long winter dark period, Svalbard, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Late afternoon light on Horsetail Falls, a phenomenon which occurs only one or two days a year in late February due to the angle of the sun and snow melt on the cliffs, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, California, United States of America, North America

Late afternoon light on Horsetail Falls, a phenomenon which occurs only one or two days a year in late February due to the angle of the sun and snow melt on the cliffs, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, California, United States of America, North America

Check-in counters at Beijing Capital Airport, part of new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing, China, Asia

The Taj Mahal on an early morning in February, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Full moon rising over snow covered winter landscape at twilight, tykky, Kuntivaara Fell, Finland, Europe

A Chinese business woman using a laptop computer at Beijing Capital Airport, part of new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing, China, Asia

Bald eagle (Haliaetus leucocephalus) in February, Homer Spit, Alaska, USA, North America

Hundreds of trolleys at Beijing Capital Airport, part of the new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing, China, Asia

Bald eagle (Haliaetus leucocephalus) in February, Alaska, USA, North America

Bald eagles (Haliaetus leucocephalus) in February, Alaska, USA, North America

Beijing Capital Airport, part of new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing, China, Asia

European bison (Bison bonasus) herd walking on snow covered field in February, Bialowieza National Park, Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, Europe

A plane coming in to land at Beijing Capital Airport, part of new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing, China, Asia

Frozen wetland area in snow covered primeval forest habitat in February, Bialowieza Strictly Protected Area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bialowieza National Park, Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, Europe

Pine (Pinus sp.) tree plantation, late afternoon sunlight in February, Bialowieza National Park, Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, Europe

European bison (Bison bonasus) bull, standing in snow covered meadow in February, with yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) flock in flight, Bialowieza National Park, Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, Europe

Beijing Capital Airport, part of new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing, China, Asia

European bison (Bison bonasus) female with calf, standing on snow covered field in February, Bialowieza National Park, Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, Europe

Beijing Capital Airport, part of new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing, China, Asia

Silver birch (Betula pendual) tree growing on snow covered meadow in February, Bialowieza, Poland, Europe

Silver birch (Betula pendual) tree, growing on snow covered meadow in February, Bialowieza, Poland, Europe

European bison (Bison bonasus) bull walking in snow covered forest habitat in February, Bialowieza National Park, Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, Europe

European bison (Bison bonasus) herd walking on snow covered field in February, Bialowieza National Park, Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, Europe

European bison (Bison bonasus) bull with radio tracking collar, standing in snow covered forest habitat in February, Bialowieza National Park, Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, Europe

Winter snow in Italian Alps, with Mountain of Ponte di Legno in Brescia province, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Afternoon light on Horsetail Falls, a phenomenon that occurs once or twice a year in late February due to the angle of the sun and snow melt on the cliffs, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, California, United States of America, North America

Wreck of a C-53 Skytrooper, which went down on February 26, 1942 in Vansittart Bay, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Winter snow in Italian Alps, with Mountain of Ponte di Legno in Brescia province, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Winter snow in Italian Alps, with Mountain of Ponte di Legno in Brescia province, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Elevated view of the Church of Our Lady Before Tyn and Christmas markets at Old Town Square in winter, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Town, Prague, Czechia, Europe

Lichtenstein Castle, Swabian Jura, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Aerial view of Hamnoy and Eliassen Rorbuer, Moskenes, Moskenesoya, Nordland, Lofoten, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Wreck of a C-53 Skytrooper, which went down on February 26, 1942 in Vansittart Bay, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Hohenschwangau Castle, Schwangau, Fussen, Swabia, Bavarian Alps, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Wreck of a C-53 Skytrooper, which went down on February 26, 1942 in Vansittart Bay, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

View over Lech River with St. Mang Monastery and High Castle, Fussen, Swabia, Bavarian Alps, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Afternoon light on Horsetail Falls, an occurence that happens once or twice a year in late February due to the angle of the sun and snow melt on the cliffs, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, California, United States of America, North America

A calm evening at Damflask Reservoir in February, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Frozen Creek, Oak Creek in Sedona frozen from winter cold in February 2019, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Detail of Halley's comet seen as a bad omen in February 1066, Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

Sadhu, a naked Baba, belonging to the Junna brotherhood, practising a penis exercise to show his spiritual strength at the Kumbh Mela in February 2010, Haridwar, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Crowds point to Halley's Comet, February 1066, Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, France, Europe

Taxis leaving Beijing Capital Airport part of new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing, China, Asia

A Chinese business woman looking at her watch at Beijing Capital Airport part of new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing, China, Asia

A Chinese business woman making a telephone call at Beijing Capital Airport part of new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing China, Asia

A Chinese business woman using the self service check in machines at Beijing Capital Airport part of new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing, China, Asia

A Chinese business woman using the self service check in machines at Beijing Capital Airport part of new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing, China, Asia

Sadhu at the Kumbh Mela in February 2010, Haridwar, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

A Chinese business woman using a laptop computer at Beijing Capital Airport part of new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing China, Asia

Hundreds of trolleys at Beijing Capital Airport, part of the new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing, China, Asia

A Chinese business woman using a laptop computer at Beijing Capital Airport part of new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing China, Asia

A Chinese business woman making a telephone call at Beijing Capital Airport part of new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing China, Asia

Sunway train station building at Beijing Capital Airport part of new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing, China, Asia

Hundreds of trolleys at Beijing Capital Airport, part of the new Terminal 3 building opened February 2008, second largest building in the world, Beijing, China, Asia

Snow on the ground in February in the old churchyard which was destroyed in the 1847 revolt when 150 Indians died, Taos Pueblo, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Taos, New Mexico, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Nepal. Ritual, sonam/boom. Lobsangs cremation. Humla. traveler reached of journey! In freedom of infinite he is free from sorrow, fetters that bound thrown away, burning fever of life is no more,oesays dharmapada. Lobsang having spent whole life preparing moment of death, finds liberation on february 14, 1986. Extensive ritual follows cremation-traditionally a forty nine period, sonam lama rattles damaru. A small ritual drum to have origin in - shamanism. damaru, used as a tantric device to summon gods ward evil spirits, once made from human skull bone dreid human skin as a reminder of impermanence of body. Boom lama blows a kangling, a human thigh-bone horn. kangling is used in exorcism is capable of gods demons. Traditionally, best bones a kangling come from brahmans, particularly sixteen-year- brahman girls-or from tigers. On makeshift altar rest chhome, votive lamps filled with butter, cups of water, grains, tormas, holy food made of barley meal decorated with medallions of butter offered to gods. Alone, boom lama continues prayers of deceased

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt. February 22, 2022. Night time light show projected onto the Great Temple of Ramesses II.

A walker on the summit of Red Screes at sunset in the Lake District, UK, taken on Wednesday 4th February 2015

Wadi al Hitan, Faiyum, Egypt. February 20, 2022. Village women bringing their crop to market with a donkey cart.

Agilkia Island, Aswan, Egypt. February 24, 2022. Carved mural at the Philae Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The summit of Red Screes at sunset in the Lake District, UK, taken on Wednesday 4th February 2015

Thebes, Luxor, Egypt. February 24, 2022. Traditional abayas for sale at a clothing store in Luxor.

Pema chunzum, born february 14, in year of earth monkey, kathmandu nepal

Thebes, Luxor, Egypt. February 26, 2022. Seated man in front of contemporary murals on in Luxor.

Giza, Cairo, Egypt. February 18, 2022. Men on camels at the Great Pyramid complex in Giza.

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt. February 23, 2022. Carved mask souvenirs at a tourist shop in Abu Simbel.

Manshiyat Naser, Garbage City, Cairo, Egypt. February 14, 2022. A truck loaded with recycled materials in Manshiyat Naser, Garbage City, Cairo.

Agilkia Island, Aswan, Egypt. February 24, 2022. Carved mural at the Philae Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt. February 26, 2022. Interior of the Tombs of Ramses VI in the Valley of the Kings at Luxor.

Faiyum, Egypt. February 19, 2022. Wall decorated with murals in the village of Faiyum.

Giza, Cairo, Egypt. February 18, 2022. Horse cart and driver at the Great Pyramid complex in Giza.

Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt. February 26, 2022. Replicas of ancient art for sale at a tourist shop at the Valley of the Kings at Luxor.

A walker on the summit of Red Screes at sunset in the Lake District, UK, taken on Wednesday 4th February 2015

The view south west from the summit of Red Screes at sunset in the Lake District, UK, taken on Wednesday 4th February 2015

Agilkia Island, Aswan, Egypt. February 24, 2022. Carved mural at the Philae Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt. February 26, 2022. Hats for sale at a tourist shop at the Valley of the Kings at Luxor.

Thebes, Luxor, Egypt. February 24, 2022. Traditional abayas for sale at a clothing store in Luxor.

Birqash, Cairo, Egypt. February 18, 2022. Camel handlers at the Birqash Camel Market outside Cairo.

Faiyum, Egypt. February 19, 2022. Building decorated with murals in the village of Faiyum.

Old Cairo, Cairo, Egypt. February 11, 2022. Two young men delivering vegetables with their mule and cart in Old Cairo.

The view south west from the summit of Red Screes at sunset in the Lake District, UK, taken on Wednesday 4th February 2015

Thebes, Luxor, Egypt. February 26, 2022. Contemporary mural of a mosque on a building in Luxor.

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt. February 23, 2022. Caretaker holding a large key in the shape of an Ankh in the Great Temple of Ramesses II.

Agilkia Island, Aswan, Egypt. February 24, 2022. Carved mural at the Philae Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt. February 23, 2022. Sunrise light on statues of Ptah, Amun, Ramesses II, and Ra in the Holiest of Holies in the Great Temple of Ramesses II.

Luxor, Egypt. February 24, 2022. Felucca carrying tourists on the Nile River.

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt. February 23, 2022. Sunrise light on statues of Ptah, Amun, Ramesses II, and Ra in the Holiest of Holies in the Great Temple of Ramesses II.

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt. February 22, 2022. Relief mural of vultures in the Small Temple of Ramesses II.

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt. February 22, 2022. Osiris pillars in the Hypostyle Hall of the Great Temple of Ramesses II.

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt. February 22, 2022. The colossal statues of the Small Temple of Ramesses II lit up at night.

Giza, Cairo, Egypt. February 18, 2022. Man reclining on a camel with deocrated blanket and halter at the Great Pyramid complex in Giza.

Faiyum, Egypt. February 19, 2022. Plates for sale at a ceramic shop in Faiyum.

Old Cairo, Cairo, Egypt. February 11, 2022. A small market on a street in Old Cairo.

Thebes, Luxor, Egypt. February 26, 2022. Man standing in front of contemporary murals on in Luxor.

Edfu, Aswan, Egypt. February 25, 2022. Sacred boat in the Temple of Horus at Edfu.