Galapagos Land Iguana (conolophus subcristatus), a large lizard species, that can grow up to five feet long and live 60 years, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Bryce Canyon amphitheater at sunset, Inspiration Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

Forest in Bryce canyon surrounded by hoodoos, Bryce Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

Church of Agios Nikita, Mandraki, Nisyros Island, Dodecanese Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Footbridge at Monte Palace Tropical Garden, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

A shallow cave carved out of a cliff wall below the Blue Mesa in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Unique architecture by Kasumasa Yamashita, of Face House in Kyoto, Honshu, Japan, Asia

View towards Santa Veracruz Church, Mexico City, Mexico

Trulli houses in Alberobello, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Apulia, Italy, Europe

Wadi Shab, canyon near Tiwi, Sultanate of Oman, Arabian Peninsula

Dry stone walls, Inishmore, largest of the Aran Islands, Galway Bay, County Galway, Connacht, Republic of Ireland

Feral goat, Inishmore, largest of the Aran Islands, Galway Bay, County Galway, Connacht, Republic of Ireland

Swimming pool of Dar Tantora The House Hotel, a renovated original mudbrick village in the oasis of AlUla, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Airstreams Caravans by Our Habitas, Luxury glamping located in Ashar Valley, near Alula, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Petrified forest, Agia Marina, Agios Nikolaos Geopark, beach with turquoise water in the south of Greece, Greece

Ice flower sculpted by wind at Stokla pass (4900m), Hemis National Park, Ladakh region, state of Jammu and Kashmir, India, Asia

Convent of San Antonio de Padua, Izamal, Yucatan State, Mexico

View of chalets and snow covered mountains in Courmayeur before dawn in winter, Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, Italian Alps, Italy

East slopes of Haystack Mesa in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Islands of Rock in Hamilili Valley on the south end of Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

A dry waterfall on the west side of Hamilili Point, Hamilili being a Zuni word for petrified wood, next to a hoodoo on the south end of Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Views of the abandoned whaling station in Stromness Bay on South Georgia in the Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

Thrift near Marwick Head, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Maisons a colombages, Belle Epoque seafront villas, Mers-les-Bains, Somme department, Hauts-de-France, France, Europe

Pia glacier, Tierra del Fuego, Chile, South America

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Aerial of Kulusuk, Greenland, Denmark, Polar Regions

Aerial view of hot air balloon over rock formations in Love Valley at sunrise, Goreme, Goreme Historical National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia Region, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Su Tingiosu wild coast in Sardinia, drone aerial view, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Church of Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) chick in the nest in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Gondolayu Lor Street in Jetis district, Yogyakarta, Java island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Highland cattle in Huisinish (Hushinish), Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Example of the thick foliage and undercut islets, Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

Ratu Boko Palace, archaeological site, Region of Yogyakarta, Java island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

White and yellow flowers in a bowl, flower decoration, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia, Asia

Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris), just outside Bahia de los Angeles, Baja California, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America

Aerial of the LUMA Cultural Center building, architect Frank Gehry, Arles, Bouches du Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Europe

Pinnacle Rock, a volcanic plug on Bartolome Island, one of the most spectacular features of the Galapagos islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Old town street, Mandraki, Nisyros Island, Dodecanese Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Artificial flamingos arranged near the wooden bridge connecting to the Byzantine Zvernec Monastery on Zvernec Island within the Narta Lagoon, on the Adriatic Sea, North of Vlora, Albania, Europe

Gjirokaster (Gjirokastra), Municipality of Southern Albania, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Albania, Europe

Aerial of Sassi di Matera in fog, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Basilicata, Italy, Europe

Unique rock arch, Ennedi Plateau, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ennedi region, Chad, Africa

Opuntia (Prickly Pear) cacti on South Plaza island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

The unique shape of the Matterhorn sorrounded by its mountain range covered in snow, Swiss Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

The Sciliar, unique for its distincitive pinnacles, the Santner and Euringer peaks, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

The unique shape of the Matterhorn sorrounded by its mountain range covered in snow, Swiss Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Ishak Pasha Palance, a unique Ottoman palace and mosque in Doğubeyazıt district, Ağrı province, eastern Turkey

Unique sandstone formation in a barren landscape on Freemansundet, Svalbard, Arctic

Silverswords, a plant unique to Hawaii which flowers once then dies, growing in vast crater of Haleakala, the world's largest dormant volcano, Maui, Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Futuristic architecture in traditional landscape Ysios Bodega winery at Laguardia in Rioja-Alaveda wine-producing area, Spain

Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum, Red Bridge - Principes de Espana Bridge, Iberdrola Tower and River Nervion at Bilbao, Spain

Soccorpo Cathedral (Lamia dei Morti) (Cemeterio) (Church of S. Croce), Cathedral of S. Maria Assunta, Gravina, Bari, Alta Murgia, Apulia, Italy

Bangkok, Thailand - March 2, 2025: Dog statue in front of ChangChui Creative Park neon sign in Bangkok, Thailand.

Fort Bravo (Texas Hollywood), Tabernas, Almeria, Andalusia, Spain

Church of St. Oswald, with unique separate bell tower, Eden Valley, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Hadrians Wall with civilian gate, a unique feature, and Housesteads Fort, Northumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Unique rock formation in the Organ Pipes National Park, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Coyote buttes north, the wave, sandstone formed by wind and water, paria wilderness area, arizona, usa

Pandani, a species unique to Tasmania and the tallest heath plant in the world, in sub-alpine forest in the 'World Heritage' Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Bryce canyon in winter, view from sunset point, hoodoos at surise, bryce canyon national park, paunsaugunt plateau, utah, usa

Bryce canyon in winter, view from sunset point, hoodoos at surise, bryce canyon national park, paunsaugunt plateau, utah, usa

Ephemeral arch, valley of fire state park, nevada, usa, nord amerika

Ephemeral arch, valley of fire state park, nevada, usa, north america

Coyote buttes north, the wave, sandstone formed by wind and water, paria wilderness area, arizona, usa

Ephemeral arch, valley of fire state park, nevada, usa, north america

Horseshoe bend, colorado river, glen canyon national recreation area, page, arizona, usa, north america

Bryce canyon in winter, view from sunset point, hoodoos at surise, bryce canyon national park, paunsaugunt plateau, utah, usa

Coyote buttes north, sandstone formed by wind and water, paria wilderness area, arizona, usa

Two pandani, a species unique to Tasmania and the tallest heath plant in the world, below 1545m Cradle Mountain in the 'World Heritage' Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Blue canyon, limestone and sandstone formed by wind and water, arizona, usa

Pandani, a species unique to Tasmania and the tallest heath plant in the world, below 1545m Cradle Mountain in the 'World Heritage' Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Grand canyon in winter, view from south rim, colorado river, grand canyon national park, arizona, usa

Coyote buttes north, the wave, sandstone formed by wind and water, paria wilderness area, arizona, usa

Unusual and beautiful cloud formations in Denali National Park, Alaska, USA

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Adult fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) sub-surface feeding in the rich waters off the continental shelf, Spitsbergen, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) feeding on fish at the Puerto Ayora fish market on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Adult Southern Rockhopper Penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) in the Falkland Islands. This is the smallest yellow-crested, black-and-white penguin in the genus Eudyptes. It reaches a length of 45-58 cm (18-23 in) and typically weighs 2-3.4 kg (4.4-7.5 lb), although there are records of exceptionally large rockhoppers weighing 5 kg (11 lbs). Their common name refers to the fact that unlike many other penguins which negotiate obstacles by sliding on their bellies or by awkward climbing using their flipper-like wings as aid, Rockhoppers will try to jump over boulders and across cracks. This behavior is by no means unique to this species however - at least the other "crested" penguins of the genus Eudyptes hop around rocks too. Southern Rockhopper Penguins have a global population of roughly 1 million pairs, perhaps a bit more. About two-thirds of the global population belongs to E. c. chrysocome which breeds on the Falkland Islands and on islands off Argentina and southern Chile. The Southern Rockhopper Penguin is classified as Vulnerable species by the IUCN.

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Flying Fish Species (scientific name unknown) rare unusual image, in mid-air. South Atlantic Ocean. MORE INFO: Note the trail on the surface of the water made by its tail.

Flying Squid Species in mid-air (Ommastrephes bartramii). Extremely rare unusual image. South Atlantic Ocean. MORE INFO: Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish. These unique adaptations allow them to avoid predation more easily. Ommastrephid squids are among the strongest swimmers in the Cephalopoda. A number of species are fished commercially. This particular species (Ommastrephes bartramii), is commonly known as "Neon Flying Squid" due to its colouration and its ability to glide over the ocean surface as seen in the photographs. Please note that this is a genuine image of a wild animal in its natural environment. It is not a digital manipulation.

Blue Whale (Balaenoptera Musculus) breaching, extremely rare unusual image. Monterey, California, Pacific Ocean. MORE INFO: This Blue Whale was engaging in courting/fighting behaviour with another Blue Whale. Both animals were moving much faster than normal, chasing each other, & breaching repeatedly.

Blue Whale (Balaenoptera Musculus) breaching, extremely rare unusual image. Monterey, California, Pacific Ocean. MORE INFO: This Blue Whale was engaging in courting/fighting behaviour with another Blue Whale. Both animals were moving much faster than normal, chasing each other, & breaching repeatedly.

Flying Squid Species in mid-air (Ommastrephes bartramii). Extremely rare unusual image. South Atlantic Ocean. MORE INFO: Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish. These unique adaptations allow them to avoid predation more easily. Ommastrephid squids are among the strongest swimmers in the Cephalopoda. A number of species are fished commercially. This particular species (Ommastrephes bartramii), is commonly known as "Neon Flying Squid" due to its colouration and its ability to glide over the ocean surface as seen in the photographs. Please note that this is a genuine image of a wild animal in its natural environment. It is not a digital manipulation.

Flying Fish Species (scientific name unknown) rare unusual image, in mid-air. South Atlantic Ocean.

Hourglass Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus cruciger) rare unusual image, adult Male porpoising. Drake Passage, Southern Ocean. MORE INFO: Males of this species can be identified by the huge hooked dorsal fin and post-anal keel, both of which are visible on this animal.

Flying Squid Species in mid-air (Ommastrephes bartramii). Extremely rare unusual image. South Atlantic Ocean. MORE INFO: Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish. These unique adaptations allow them to avoid predation more easily. Ommastrephid squids are among the strongest swimmers in the Cephalopoda. A number of species are fished commercially. This particular species (Ommastrephes bartramii), is commonly known as "Neon Flying Squid" due to its colouration and its ability to glide over the ocean surface as seen in the photographs. Please note that this is a genuine image of a wild animal in its natural environment. It is not a digital manipulation.

Blue Whale (Balaenoptera Musculus) breaching, extremely rare unusual image. Monterey, California, Pacific Ocean. MORE INFO: This Blue Whale was engaging in courting/fighting behaviour with another Blue Whale. Both animals were moving much faster than normal, chasing each other, & breaching repeatedly.

Male Killer whale (Orcinus orca) with dorsal fin flopped to one side. Snaefellsness Peninsular, Iceland

common seadragon (phyllopteryx taeniolatus) voracious hunters, camouflage looking like a piece of floating weed, unique to Australia, wild, dusk, shore diving, sand, marine park, metropolitan, Perth city, Indian Ocean, cool temperate waters of Western Australia. MORE INFO: amongst kelp, female seadragon deposits up to 150 eggs into the spongy, soft tissue under the tail of the male seadragon. Once fertilised, eggs incubate about 8 weeks. On hatching, miniature seadragons are independent and will start eating almost immediately.

common seadragon (phyllopteryx taeniolatus) voracious hunters, camouflage looking like a piece of floating weed, unique to Australia, wild, dusk, shore diving, sand, marine park, metropolitan, Perth city, Indian Ocean, cool temperate waters of Western Australia. MORE INFO: amongst kelp, female seadragon deposits up to 150 eggs into the spongy, soft tissue under the tail of the male seadragon. Once fertilised, eggs incubate about 8 weeks. On hatching, miniature seadragons are independent and will start eating almost immediately.

common seadragon (phyllopteryx taeniolatus) voracious hunters, camouflage looking like a piece of floating weed, unique to Australia, wild, dusk, shore diving, sand, marine park, metropolitan, Perth city, Indian Ocean, cool temperate waters of Western Australia. MORE INFO: blue water, female seadragon deposits up to 150 eggs into the spongy, soft tissue under the tail of the male seadragon. Once fertilised, eggs incubate about 8 weeks. On hatching, miniature seadragons are independent and will start eating almost immediately.

common seadragon (phyllopteryx taeniolatus) voracious hunters, camouflage looking like a piece of floating weed, unique to Australia, wild, dusk, shore diving, sand, marine park, metropolitan, Perth city, Indian Ocean, cool temperate waters of Western Australia. MORE INFO: amongst kelp, female seadragon deposits up to 150 eggs into the spongy, soft tissue under the tail of the male seadragon. Once fertilised, eggs incubate about 8 weeks. On hatching, miniature seadragons are independent and will start eating almost immediately.

Orkney Islands Sept 2011 Wave and Tidal Power shoot The Wello Penguin

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) feeding underwater in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador