View of Bom Jesus do Monte santuary immersed in the greenery of the surrounding woods, Braga, Minho Province, Portugal

View of Bom Jesus do Monte santuary immersed in the greenery of the surrounding woods, Braga, Minho Province, Portugal

View of calm seas and reflected mountains surrounding Paradise Bay on the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula, Polar Regions

Beech Woodland Tree Canopy in autumn, Tanat Valley, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

A view of the snow-capped mountains surrounding Song Kol Lake at sunrise, Kyrgyzstan

View towards hilltop village of Monteleone di Fermo and the surrounding countryside, Marche, Italy

Kasprowy Wierch and the surrounding area in winter, Tatra mountains, Poland

A quaint Japanese tea house surrounded by autumn foliage, its reflection shimmering on a peaceful pond in Nara, Honshu, Japan

Gull feeding frenzy on baitball off Fugloy Island in the Faroe Islands, Denmark

Tschawinersee and surrounding mountains,Canton of Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Rocky mountain trail, with a lone windswept tree and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, Sierra Nevada, Andalusia, Spain

Kasprowy Wierch and the surrounding area in winter, Tatra mountains, Poland

Kasprowy Wierch and the surrounding area in winter, Tatra mountains, Poland

Kasprowy Wierch and the surrounding area in winter, Tatra mountains, Poland

Kasprowy Wierch and the surrounding area in winter, Tatra mountains, Poland

Kasprowy Wierch and the surrounding area in winter, Tatra mountains, Poland

View of Jinhua City and Jinhua Mountain range in the background on an overcast day, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, China

Sow in an Akha tribe village in the mountains surrounding Muang La, Oudomxay Province, northwestern Laos

Akha tribe village in the mountains surrounding Muang La, Oudomxay Province, northwestern Laos

Colorful autumn trees surrounding lakes Champfer and Silvaplana with the snowcapped Piz Da La Margna in the background, Engadine, Graubunden, Switzerland, Europe

Black olive in natural surrounding, Bursa, Marmara Region, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

A view from the surrounding mountains of Concepcion Bay, Baja California Sur, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America

Cotton grass in bloom surrounding Bachalpsee lake and mountains, Grindelwald, Bernese Oberland, Bern Canton, Switzerland, Europe

Sunrise over the snowy woods surrounding Lake Misurina and Sorapis, aerial view, Dolomites, Belluno province, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Plant pots and brick buildings surrounding the lake, vibrant green Bholachhe Pond in the core of Bhaktapur, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia

Elevated view of the Fjord, town of Kotor and surrounding mountains, Bay of Kotor, Adriatic coast, Montenegro, Balkans, Europe

Green meadows surrounding Bachalpsee lake lit by sunrise, Grindelwald, Bernese Oberland, Bern Canton, Switzerland, Europe

Plant pots and brick buildings surrounding the lake, and bamboo logs stored at the vibrant green Bholachhe Pond in the core of Bhaktapur, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia

Rear view of a hiker standing on the trail in the wood surrounding Oeschinensee lake, Oeschinensee, Kandersteg, Bern Canton, Switzerland, Europe

Plant pots and brick buildings surrounding the lake, vibrant green Bholachhe Pond in the core of Bhaktapur, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Asia

Panoramic aerial view of Bachalpsee with clouds surrounding the Bernese Oberland mountains, Grindelwald, Bern canton, Switzerland, Europe

Autumn colors surrounding the clear Lake Sils, Maloja, Upper Engadine, canton of Graubunden, Switzerland, Europe

Cotton grass in bloom surrounding Pizzi dei Piani on path towards Baldiscio lakes, Valchiavenna, Vallespluga, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Aerial view of deforestation surrounding Carezza Lake after the violent Vaia storm, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Snowy forest and mountains surrounding the frozen lake Entova, Valmalenco, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Light beam at sunrise over mountains peaks surrounding Arcoglio lake, Valmalenco, Sondrio province, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Snowy mountains surrounding the frozen lake Entova, Valmalenco, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Fields of Willowherb (epilobium) in bloom surrounding the village of Starleggia, Campodolcino, Valchiavenna, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Aerial view of snowy woods and road surrounding Lake Sils and Sils Maria at sunrise, Engadine, Graubunden Canton, Switzerland, Europe

Yellow flowers during the spring bloom surrounding Porcile Lakes, Tartano Valley, Valtellina, Sondrio province, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Foggy day in the park surrounding Leeds Castle, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

An aerial view of the snow-capped Andes Mountains surrounding the town of Ushuaia, Beagle Channel, Argentina, South America

A fresh dusting of snow covers the mountains surrounding Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, UK Overseas Protectorate, Polar Regions

Fresh dusting of snow on the mountains surrounding Godthul, South Georgia, UK Overseas Protectorate, Polar Regions

The Mosque (Mezquita) and Cathedral of Cordoba and Surrounding Gallery, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Face of Caucasian woman surrounded by purple flowers

The partial eclipse of the Sun, October 23, 2014, as seen from Jasper, Alberta, in this case shot through thin cloud but that makes for a more interesting photo than one in a clear sky. This is still shot through a mylar filter, on the front of a 66mm f/6 apo refractor using the Canon 60Da for 1/25 sec exposure at ISO 100. The colours are natural, with the mylar filter providing a neutral 'white light' image. With the Sun dimmed a lot by cloud, the longer exposure allowed picking up light and colours in the surrounding clouds.

Underwater plants and surrounding vegetation, natural freshwater spring preserve, Aqu∑rio natural, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus), Costa Rica, Central America

Two female climbers ascending a rock face, one belaying the other, ensuring safety during their outdoor rock climbing adventure

Ancient Mayan site with temple ruins pyramids and artifacts in the tropical natural jungle forest palm trees and walking trails in Muyil Chunyaxche Quintana Roo Mexico

4x4 Campervan, Bridge over Rio Blanco, Mount Fitz Roy, El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, South America

4x4 Campervan, Bridge over Rio Blanco, Mount Fitz Roy, El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, South America

4x4 Campervan, Fitz Roy, El Chalten, Santa Cruz, Argentina, South America

Woman climbing a rock face, secured by ropes and harness, with another woman belaying from below, amidst a picturesque natural setting

Two female rock climbers scaling a challenging cliff face, enjoying a sunny day in nature

Mountaineers at the Mirador de las Torres, Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile, South America

Heat warning for hikers in the White Domes Loop, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, USA, North America

Motorhome near Mount Wilson, Highway 50, Loneliest Road in America, Ely, Nevada, USA, North America

Hiker in the Mesquite Dunes, Death Valley National Park, California, USA, North America

4x4 Campervan, Fitz Roy, El Chalten, Santa Cruz, Argentina, South America

Two hikers climb up a rocky volcanic slope, Argentina, Volcanoes, Lava field, Antofagasta, South America

Aerial view, farm cut off from the surrounding land by flood water, Bleckede, Elbe River, Elbe Valley Nature Park, winter floods, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Scenic view of Litlanesfoss waterfall and surrounding cliffs of Hengifoss walking track, Iceland

Scenic overview of the Huka Falls along the Waikato River and surrounding area; Wairakei, New Zealand

Spa elements, flowers, grey stones and a sprig of rosemary ona wooden platter with towels surrounding.

Wet rice is commonly grown in terraced mountain valley of northern Vietnam surrounding Sapa, Lao Cai, Vietnam