First light illuminates an old gnarled tree embedded in rocks with unsurpassed views of the Grand Canyon below, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Bhutanese pilgrim holds leaf of bodhi tree as she meditates. It is believed that gautam buddha attained unsurpassed, supreme enlightenment under the bodhi tree in bodhgaya. Kalachakra initiation in bodhgaya, india

Bhutanese pilgrims meditate under bodhi tree. It is believed that gautam buddha attained unsurpassed, supreme enlightenment under this bodhi tree. Kalachakra initiation in bodhgaya, india

The Portland observatory was built in the early 1800's as a signal tower on Portland's Munjoy Hill. Today, the 86 foot tall tower provides unsurpassed views of the city to visitors and locals alike. Portland, Maine.