Statue of Yaroslav the Wise at Zoloti Vorata, Kiev, Ukraine, Europe

Statue of Yaroslav The Wise at The Golden Gate, Kiev, Ukraine, Europe

African elephant (Loxodonta africana), Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa, Africa

Thermal baths of the Seven Wise Men, Ostia Antica, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Wise Men Statues in the foreground, Church of Santa Maria de la Natividad, 1644, Atlixco, Pueblos Magicos, Puebla State, Mexico, North America

Wise Men Statues in the foreground, Church of Santa Maria de la Natividad, 1644, Atlixco, Pueblos Magicos, Puebla State, Mexico, North America

Wise Men Statues in the foreground, Church of Santa Maria de la Natividad, 1644, Atlixco, Pueblos Magicos, Puebla State, Mexico, North America

Mother elephant and calf in woodland in Moremi National Park, Botswana

The sculpture group The Three Wise Men', by Johannes Phillip, at the entrance to the harbor in the fishing village of Wieck, Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, Europe

Mosaics of the wise and foolish virgins, Church of Santa Mavia in Trastevere, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Head shot portrait of wise looking senior sadhu (holy man) dressed in orange with a bushy white beard, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Small child standing in the doorway of the bank in Paro, Bhutan

Elephants in Moremi National Park, Botswana

Wise Fool of New Mexico, giant puppets, Milner Plaza, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Three Wise Men on horses bearing gifts, 19th century stained glass in St. John's Anglican church, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

A solitary mask dancer appears wearing a frightening mask and silk brocade. they circle the courtyard with sprightly leaps. called protectors of faith, or dharmapdla, the origins of figures like these can be traced back to the pre-aryan peoples of india. originally known as yaksas (literally, a wondrous thing), they were tree spirits, who were accepted by the buddhists as defenders of the faith. in nepal and tibet, as in india, local deities were converted into protectors. a devotee of an alien sect devised a means to humiliate the buddha and his disciples. the buddha discovered it and succeeded in converting him to his teaching. due to lack of wisdom, the buddha remarked, some could not realize the goodness of his disciples and he compared the ignorant to the blind and the wise to those who have eyes.nobody is condemned in buddhism, for greatness is latent even in the seemingly lowliest just as lotuses spring from muddy ponds. -the dhammapada. solu khumbu, nepal

The Golden Gates of Kiev and statue of Yaroslav the Wise at the site of the ancient gates to Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, Europe

tawny owl (c): strix aluco watching from fork in tree dalk eith, scotland

Greek tortoise (Testudo graeca ibera) head, Spain

Greek tortoise (Testudo graeca ibera), Spain

long-eared owl: asio otus, male at roost in scots pine, lothian, scotland (c)

A white faced owl with a surprised expression on its face

A European eagle owl, Europe

A European eagle owl, Europe

California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) in San Ignacio Lagoon on the Pacific side of the Baja Peninsula, Baja California Sur, Mexico

snowy owl: nyctea scandiaca female against sky - captive a ngus, scotland

Smiling Indian woman texting on cell phone near shore

Portrait of Japanese woman near adhesive notes on wall

Black boy wearing bow tie outdoors

Portrait of smiling Indian woman in tunnel

Smiling Indian woman laying in grass texting on cell phone

Portrait of serious Caucasian woman

Indian woman wearing poncho walking on hill

Portrait of serious Indian woman near ocean at sunset

Smiling Indian woman wearing poncho standing on tree stump

Portrait of smiling Indian woman wearing poncho

Carved stone figures on front of Afrosiab Museum, also known as Afrosiyob Museum, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

SN 185, RCW 86, Supernova

Holy man sadhu colourfully painted Pashupatinath Kathmandu Nepal

Portrait old woman wearing a fleece cap with sign Take It Easy Phu Nar-Phu Annapurna Region Nepal

Sign with motto, wooden sign, saying, wisdom, peace, fun, invitation, holiday, travel, tourism

Old Kayan women weaving the traditional way, Kayah village, Loikaw area, Kayah state, Myanmar, Asia

Old Kayan women weaving the traditional way, Kayah village, Loikaw area, Kayah state, Myanmar, Asia

Woman using her laptop sitting bean bag

Professor, Wroclaw's dwarfs, Wroclaw, Poland, Europe

Text 'You never fail until you stop trying' next to fortune cookie and flowers. Motivational concept

TIRUVANAMALLAI, INDIA, JANUARY 7, 2010: Sadhu, religious ascetic or holy person, sleeping in Hindu temple Arunachaleswar. Tiruvanamallai, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Colleagues studying university library

Motivational message pink background

The a-capella group Wise Guys performing at !Sing-Day of Song, concert as the finale with over 65, 000 people as part of the Capital of Culture Ruhr2010, Veltins Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Old pub sign "Heilige Drei Koenige" Three Wise Men, Marktplatz 3, Endingen am Kaiserstuhl, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Sunrise at Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, Colorado.

Fall colors in Acadia National Park, Maine.

Fall colors at the Maroon Bells Aspen, Colorado.

Some stars at dusk at Sand Beach in Acadia National Park, Maine.

Fall colors in the White River National Forest in Colorado.

Traveling By Horseback

Travel By Horse And Wagon

Young Woman In Graduation Cap And Gown

Priest Raises His Hands Toward Heaven

Two Screech Owls

Little Girl With Safety Goggles And Lab Coat Holding A Science Beaker

Man Yells

Traveling By Horseback

Wagon Train

Traveling By Horse And Carriage

Pilgrims

Wagon Train

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Hawaii, Goldring surgeonfish and yellow tangs are cleaning algae from the shell of this green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Mexico, Yucatan Peninsula, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Galapagos, Giant Tortoise (Geochelone Elephantopus),A young boy gets ready to snap a photo of a Galapagos giant tortoise.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Hawaii, Oahu, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) over reef, Scuba diver nearby.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Micronesia, Yap, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) over coral reef.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Hawaii, Close-up of Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) on reef.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) on ocean floor, Endangered species.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) gliding through the water.

Mexico, Akumal, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Hawaii, An endangered species, green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) are a common sight in these waters.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species and a Butterfly Fish.

Hawaii, Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming near surface.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.

Malaysia, Sipidan, Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) with schooling fish.

Hawaii, Close-up of Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) on reef.

Hawaii, Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) an endangered species.