Asian common toad (Duttaphyrnus melanostictus), at the memorial to Dr. Beat Richner, at night in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Adult bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) swimming amongst the ice in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

The colors of dawn invading the smooth surface of Lago Bianco exceptionally icy, Bernina Pass, Graubunden, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Orkney Islands Sept 2011 Wave and Tidal Power shoot - The Pelamis Wave Power machine in Orkney - alongside in Lyness - the machine is the P2 . The Pelamis absorbs the energy of ocean waves and converts it into electricity. The machine floats semi-submerged on the surface of the water and is made up of a number of cylindrical sections joined together by hinged joints. As waves pass down the length of the machine these sections flex relative to one another. The motion at each hinged joint is resisted by hydraulic cylinders which pump fluid into high pressure accumulators allowing electrical generation to be smooth and continuous. Control of the resistance applied by the hydraulic cylinders allows generation to be maximised when waves are small, and the machine response to be minimised in storms. All generation systems are sealed and dry inside the machines and power is transmitted to shore using standard subsea cables and equipment.

Orkney Islands Sept 2011 Wave and Tidal Power shoot - The Pelamis Wave Power machine in Orkney - alongside in Lyness - the machine is the P2 . The Pelamis absorbs the energy of ocean waves and converts it into electricity. The machine floats semi-submerged on the surface of the water and is made up of a number of cylindrical sections joined together by hinged joints. As waves pass down the length of the machine these sections flex relative to one another. The motion at each hinged joint is resisted by hydraulic cylinders which pump fluid into high pressure accumulators allowing electrical generation to be smooth and continuous. Control of the resistance applied by the hydraulic cylinders allows generation to be maximised when waves are small, and the machine response to be minimised in storms. All generation systems are sealed and dry inside the machines and power is transmitted to shore using standard subsea cables and equipment.

Orkney Islands Sept 2011 Wave and Tidal Power shoot - The Pelamis Wave Power machine in Orkney - alongside in Lyness - the machine is the P2 . The Pelamis absorbs the energy of ocean waves and converts it into electricity. The machine floats semi-submerged on the surface of the water and is made up of a number of cylindrical sections joined together by hinged joints. As waves pass down the length of the machine these sections flex relative to one another. The motion at each hinged joint is resisted by hydraulic cylinders which pump fluid into high pressure accumulators allowing electrical generation to be smooth and continuous. Control of the resistance applied by the hydraulic cylinders allows generation to be maximised when waves are small, and the machine response to be minimised in storms. All generation systems are sealed and dry inside the machines and power is transmitted to shore using standard subsea cables and equipment.

Orkney Islands Sept 2011 Wave and Tidal Power shoot - The Pelamis Wave Power machine in Orkney - alongside in Lyness - the machine is the P2 . The Pelamis absorbs the energy of ocean waves and converts it into electricity. The machine floats semi-submerged on the surface of the water and is made up of a number of cylindrical sections joined together by hinged joints. As waves pass down the length of the machine these sections flex relative to one another. The motion at each hinged joint is resisted by hydraulic cylinders which pump fluid into high pressure accumulators allowing electrical generation to be smooth and continuous. Control of the resistance applied by the hydraulic cylinders allows generation to be maximised when waves are small, and the machine response to be minimised in storms. All generation systems are sealed and dry inside the machines and power is transmitted to shore using standard subsea cables and equipment.

A smooth hammerhead shark (Sphyrna zygaena), swims under the surface in open ocean, breaking the water with its dorsal fin, Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Oita Prefecture, Japan

Ice Floes Ross Sea Antarctica

Waterfront Boston MA USA

Miami FL USA

Skyline Boston MA

In the mangrove forest - reflection of roots and branches, The Gambia, Africa

Anchoring boats on Lake of Annecy, Lac d'Annecy, Duingt, Haute-Savoie France

Masts of sailing ships reflected in the water, Duesternbrook yacht harbour, Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Four glasses with champagne on a light table surface reflecting soft sunshine rayson. Sparkling wine with daisy flowers. Top view

Champagne pourig into glasses on a light table surface reflecting soft sunshine rayson. Sparkling wine with daisy flowers. Top view

Close up of Sea Cow (Dugong dugon) or Dugong accompanied by school of Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) fish feeding Smooth ribbon seagrass, Red sea, Egypt, Africa

Evening mood at the Kiel Fjord, dock and boathouse at dusk, state capital, Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Panning sunrise over ocean, viewed from The Twelve Apostles, Port Campbell National Park; Port Campbell, Victoria, Australia

Panoramic view of the turquoise-green waters of Venere's Mirror a thermal lake formed in an extinct volcanic crater on Pantelleria Island, Sicily, Italy

Water Abstract 23, Massachusetts, Seekonk, Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Ripples and reflections on water surface.

Water surface, Ripples in vivid blue.

Hawaii, Pacific Spotted Dolphin skimming the surface, B1886

Hawaii, Two Pacific Spotted Dolphins at surface of glassy ocean with reflections B1882

Honduras, Roatan, A pair of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) leap into a Caribbean sunset.

Water Abstract 18, Massachusetts, Seekonk, Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Ripples and reflections on water surface.

Guatemala, Puerto Quetzal, Spinner Dolphins jumping.

Guatemala, Puerto Quetzal, Spinner Dolphins jumping.

Single footprint in the sand with foamy wave washing onto shore

California, Oceanside Pier and surfers silhouetted against sunset, Reflections on beach.

Abstract photograph of water reflections with blur effect.

Hawaii, six spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) leap into the air at the same time.

Oregon, Dechutes National Forest, Sparks Lake and South Sister with mountain reflections in lake A50D

Guatemala, Puerto Quetzal, Spinner Dolphins jumping.

Closeup of golden shimmering reflections off water.

California coast, Silhouetted pier against ocean sunset, Birds along shoreline.

Micronesia, Yap, Two Gray reef sharks (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) in turquoise ocean water.

Hawaii, Gray Reef Shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos), Fin surfacing ocean.

California coast, Sunset over wet beach.

Oregon Coast, Sunset Bay State Park, Sunset over rocks and tidepools.

A lawn bowls player standing on a small yellow mat preparing to deliver a bowl down the green, the smooth grass playing surface, England, United Kingdom

A lawn bowls player standing on a small yellow mat preparing to deliver a bowl down the green, the smooth grass playing surface, England, United Kingdom