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Footpath along verge by potato crop near Holkham, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Potato crop grown for supermarkets, near Holkham, United Kingdom
Potato crop grown for sale in supermarkets, near Holkham, United Kingdom
Potato crop grown for supermarkets, near Holkham, United Kingdom
Scots pine sapling (Pinus sylvestris) struggling to survive, growing from fissure in bare granite shoreline of Lake Saimaa, near Savonlinna, Finland.
Thrift (Armeria maritima), Rock sea lavender (Limonium binervosum) and Coastal ragwort (Senecio leucanthemifolius) flowering on karst limestone sea cliffs at Pria, near Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain.
Large red damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) female resting on a leaf, Wiltshire garden, UK.
Frozen, snow dusted pastureland, arable fields and row of trees in winter, Frozen Hill, near Bath, UK.
Moth caterpillar on ash seedling
Eye-shaped knot on American aspen trunk
Parasite fly or Tachinid fly (Cylindromyia bicolor) feeding on Wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris) umbel flowers, Corsica, France. MORE INFO: Parasite fly or Tachinid fly family Tachinidae, plant family Apiaceae.
Common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) sun basking on grass stem in limestone meadow, Wiltshire, UK. MORE INFO: Butterfly family Lycaenidae.
A close-up view of purple (mountain) saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia) in Svalbard, Norway
A close-up view of Saxifraga flagellaris, commonly called the spider plant in Svalbard, Norway
The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Holly Blue. Eperquerie Common, Sark, British
Comma Butterfly Polygonia c-album. Jersey, British Channel Islands
Ling Calluna vulgaris. Jersey, British Channel Islands
Guest from the Lindblad Expedition ship National Geographic Explorer photographing mountain avens (Dryas octopetala) on open tundra in Svalbard, Norway
A large stand of Arctic cotton (Eriophorum callitrix) in Denali National Park, Alsaka, USA
A large stand of Arctic cotton (Eriophorum callitrix) in Denali National Park, Alsaka, USA
Adult male great frigate bird (Fregata minor) with inflated gular on North Seymour Island in the Galapagos Island Group, Ecuador
Red and green algae-covered snow on Petermann Island, Antarctica, Southern Ocean
The endemic giant barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii) on Isla Santa Catalina in the lower Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California, Mexico
A close-up view of mountain avens (Dryas octopetala) on open tundra in Svalbard, Norway
Adult Peale's Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus australis) bow-riding Zodiacs on New Island in the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean
A close-up view of mountain avens (Dryas octopetala) on open tundra in Svalbard, Norway
San Esteban spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura conspicuosa), an endemic iguana found only on Isla San Esteban in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
A large stand of Arctic cotton (Eriophorum callitrix) in Denali National Park, Alsaka, USA
Wild Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus) feeding on fallen passion fruit on the upslope grasslands of Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
A look at the strange and wonderful shapes of cactus and succulents in the Valle of the Cirrios where cactus are in bloom in the Sonoran Desert of Bahia de los Angeles, Baja California Norte, Mexico.
Ring of Brodgar, Orkney Islands, Scotland
Mother and baby Plains Zebra (Equus quagga, formerly Equus burchelli). Young Zebra is inquisitive but stays close to mother. Kagera National Park, Rwanda, East Africa
Three Plains Zebra grazing in the tall grass in Kagera National Park, Rwanda. Standing parallel to each other. Kagera National Park, Rwanda, East Africa
Tight headshot of a Mountain Silverback Gorilla, looking away. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa
L'Hoest's Monkey (Cercopithecus lhoesti), or Mountain Monkey, is a guenon found in the upper eastern Congo basin. They mostly live in mountainous forest areas in small, female-dominated groups. They have a dark coat and can be distinguished by a characteristic white beard. Gikongoro, Rwanda, East Africa
Known as the land of 1000 hills, Rwanda's countryside is reminiscent of a patchwork quilt of small manageable fields growing a variety of crops and agricultural terraces to utilise the land space available. Gitarama, Rwanda, East Africa
Sliverback Mountain Gorilla sitting amongst the vegetation of the Volcanoes National Park Rain forest, Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa
Dead trees and vegetation waterside on a floodplane in a forest, along the Stampede Trail near Denali National Park, Alaskan Interior. Denali National Park, Alaska, USA
Tight headshot of a Mountain Silverback Gorilla, distracted by something in the forrests of the Volcanoes National park, Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa
Lying down, arms open, the oldest female in the band of Gorillas (one of the Gorillas alive when Dian Fossey was around) is content and comfortable even with the intrusion of humans into her proximity. Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa
The leader of the Band of Gorilla's the silverback is with the oldest femail of the group, relaxed and comfortable in their surroundings. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa
Macro shot, spider lily (Hymenocallis littoralis), Khao Sok National Park. Surat Thani, Thailand, South-East Asia, Asia
2008, Rangers Quaters, Board Walk. Valley Of Uzon, Valley of Geysers, Petroavlovsk, Russia, Asia
Tribe members, bamboo weave, making crafts, Iban Long House comunity. Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, South-East Asia, Asia
Wild flowers. Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, South-East Asia, Asia
Lake in Kinabatanga Jungle. Kinabatanga Jungle, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
Cactus, Plant, Spines. Arrecife, Jardin De Cactus, Cactus Garden, Lanzarote. Canary Islands
Whalebone Alley grand vista, high altitude flora, Itygran Island (Bering Sea) Russia, Asia. MORE INFO: Whale Bone Alley was discovered by Soviet archaeologists in 1976, but has remained untouched since and little is known of this place. There is a long double line of bowhead whale bones -- jaws and ribs -- running parallel along the shore for hundreds of yards. Many of the bones, especially the enormous jaw bones, are still standing, propped up by lichen-covered rocks. The location is thought to have been used in about 1300 as a ceremonial site, for a men's secret society or feasting site.
Adult female, tribe member, stripping bamboo for craft, Iban Long House comunity. Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, South-East Asia, Asia
Whalebone Alley, female tourist standing between bow head whale rib bones, Itygran Island (Bering Sea) Russia, Asia. MORE INFO: Whale Bone Alley was discovered by Soviet archaeologists in 1976, but has remained untouched since and little is known of this place. There is a long double line of bowhead whale bones -- jaws and ribs -- running parallel along the shore for hundreds of yards. Many of the bones, especially the enormous jaw bones, are still standing, propped up by lichen-covered rocks. The location is thought to have been used in about 1300 as a ceremonial site, for a men's secret society or feasting site.
Common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), meadow, Botanical Gardens Sapporo (Hokkaido) Japan, Asia
rubber tapping, rubber tree. Kampung Kiau Nulu Village, Sabah, Borneo, Asia
Jardin de Cactus (Cactus Garden) created by César Manrique. Arrecife, Jardin De Cactus, Cactus Garden, Lanzarote. Canary Islands
Wild Adult Male Orangutans (Pongo Pygmaeus). Endangered. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
Wild Long Tailed Macaque (Macaca Fascicularis). Kinabatanga Jungle, Sabah, Boneo, Asia
Tribe members, bamboo weave, making crafts, Iban Long House comunity. Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, South-East Asia, Asia
Iban Long House comunity, Adult female, rubber tree, tapping rubber. Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, South-East Asia, Asia
Single Female on Canopy Sky Walk, Mulu National Park, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia
Macro shot, been pods and bug, Khao Sok National Park. Surat Thani, Thailand, South-East Asia, Asia
Tribe members, bamboo weave, making crafts, Iban Long House comunity. Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, South-East Asia, Asia
Macro shot, spider lily (Hymenocallis littoralis), Khao Sok National Park. Surat Thani, Thailand, South-East Asia, Asia
African Lion (Panthera Leo) wild cub. Phinda Reserve, South Africa.
Stick-insect , Phasmatidea, Phamida, Borneo, Sarawak, Gunung Mulu NP, Malaysia
Wild Adult Female and Baby Orangutans (Pongo Pygmaeus). Endangered. Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
When the shed skin nears the tail, the newly formed chrysalis begins to shake very vigorously until the skin falls to the ground, then it settles down to form the butterfly within. The shape of the wings, anttenae and eyes can already be clearly seen. The process completes in seven to ten days. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
When the shed skin nears the tail, the newly formed chrysalis begins to shake very vigorously until the skin falls to the ground, then it settles down to form the butterfly within. The shape of the wings, anttenae and eyes can already be clearly seen. The process completes in seven to ten days. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
Painted lady caterpillar shortly before changing to chrysalis. It hangs itself upside down in this hooked position for around 24 hours. It continues to move throughout the 24 hours in gentle changes of position. . Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
Harpie Eagle, Amazon, Ecuador.
Jourdan's turban (turbo jourdani) large gastropod shell, reddish-brown, Rottnest Island reef, wild, day, marine protected area, free-diving off, cool temperate waters of Western Australia. MORE INFO: Marine plant common kelp, a dominant feature of the underwater landscape. Protected areas are covered in lush growth of diverse algae, also red algea are here.
coral key, Belize barrier reef
Silver drummer (kyphosus sydneyanus) silvery grey colour, feeding on brown seaweed, wild, day, schools, marine protected area, diving off Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Indian Ocean. MORE INFO: other name common buffalo bream, dark tail and a distinctive dark line that looks a little like a moustache below the eye, occur in large schools. Distribution more widespread throughout Australia.
Silver drummer (kyphosus sydneyanus) silvery grey colour, feeding on brown seaweed, wild, day, schools, marine protected area, diving off Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Indian Ocean. MORE INFO: other name common buffalo bream, dark tail and a distinctive dark line that looks a little like a moustache below the eye, occur in large schools. Distribution more widespread throughout Australia.
1000s of white dolls hung grotesquely on a canon ball tree for fertility, in the Janardhana swamy Hindu temple in Varkala,Kerala, India. more info: We need to question our need to reproduce more and more of us. As over population is the root of most of our problems.
Golden tree. Nature, Moldova, landscape, gold, Grass, trees, tree, forest, autumn, Golden tree
Two brothers shepherd. Nature, Moldova, macro, ant, ants, insect, summer, Green, Flower, shepherd
Quiet place. Nature, Moldova, landscape, summer, Green, Stones, hill, hills, Grass, trees, tree, forest, water, River
Old Orhei. Nature, Moldova, landscape, summer, Green, Stones, hill, hills, Grass, trees, tree, forest, water, River, Old Orhei
Heart. Nature, Moldova, summer, Green, macro, Heart, flower, red, plant
Tree on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK
Adoration of high aphid. Nature, Moldova, ant, ants, insect, summer, Green, Flower, macro, aphid
2 Ants. Nature, Moldova, ant, ants, insect, summer, Green, Flower, 2, mustache ant
Ant and a flower. Nature, Moldova, ant, ants, insect, summer, Green, Flower, Seed
San Esteban spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura conspicuosa), an endemic iguana found only on Isla San Esteban in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
Favorite place to sleep. Nature, Moldova, insect, summer, Green, macro, flower, bee, wasp
03/04/2009. Landscape view from the road in the area of Praia on Sao Tiago Island, Cape Verde. Native woman standing on hill side in mid day. . Praia, suburb of Praia, Sao Tiago Island. Cape Verde
WIld Orchid, bamboo orchid (Arundina graminifolia), Mulu National Park, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia
Plant life in Ecuadorean Amazon
Adult painted lady butterfly shortly after emerging from chrysalis. The wings take over an hour to become strong enough to fly.. Isle of White, UK. Isle of White, UK
Skydivers. Nature, Moldova, ant, ants, insect, summer, Skydivers, Green, Flower, three, Seed
Hard fern
Macro images from the Galapagos Islands Archipeligo, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean. Shown here is a bee pollenating a flower.
San Esteban spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura conspicuosa), an endemic iguana found only on Isla San Esteban in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
A close-up view of Arctic lousewort (Pedicularis langsdorfii) in Svalbard, Norway
08/04/2009. Santa Cruz, Tenerife Island, Spain. Botanical Gardens, cacti. Santa Cruz, Botanic Gardens, Tenerife Island. Canary Islands
A look at the strange and wonderful shapes of cactus and succulents in the Valle of the Cirrios where cactus are in bloom in the Sonoran Desert of Bahia de los Angeles, Baja California Norte, Mexico.
A close-up view of mountain avens (Dryas octopetala) on open tundra in Svalbard, Norway
Sliverback Mountain Gorilla sitting amongst the vegetation of the Volcanoes National Park Rain forest, Rwanda. Volcanoes National Park, Virunga mountains, Rwanda, East Africa
New Shoots on the forest bed, bright green in the evening sun. The trees- dead or dying, picking up the orange of the sunlight on their trunks. The Interior, Alaska, USA
Pitcher Plants (Sarraceniaceae), Mulu National Park, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia