Guests from the Lindblad Expedition ship National Geographic Endeavour in the Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Ardvreck Castle and Stac Pollaidh, Loch Assynt, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

View of Tokyo Tower and city buildings at night, Minato City, Tokyo, Honshu, Japan

Valle Rojo (Red Valley) at sunrise, near Rainbow Mountain, Pitumarca District, Cusco (Cuzco) Region, Peru, South America

Aerial drone view of particular ice textures formed in the Svinafellsjokull glacier following global warming, Iceland, Polar Regions

View of colourful restaurants and shops at night, Hiroshima, Honshu, Japan

Messner Mountain Museum (MMM), Kronplatz (Plan de Corones), Dolomites, near Brunico (Bruneck), South Tyrol (Alto Adige), Italy

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

Taqah, Dhofar, Sultanate of Oman, Arabian Peninsula

Shops in the Old Town of AlUla, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Thuraya Wellness lounge, Our Habitas AlUla, sustainable luxury resort in ancient oasis in canyons of Ashar Valley, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Traditional fishermen's houses built on the sea, Tourlida, Missolonghi Lagoon, Greece

View through the extraordinary sandstone rock structure called Dancing Rocks, Sharaan Nature Reserve, AlUla, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Extraordinary sandstone rock structure called Dancing Rocks in the Sharaan Nature Reserve, AlUla, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

People watching Arak tree (Salvadora persica) at the foot of a fault in sandstone wall, Sharaan Nature Reserve, AlUla, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Woman in a niqab at Face Rock, a sandstone rock formation in shape of human head profile, Hegra, UNESCO, AlUla, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Aerial of the curvy Pia glacier, Tierra del Fuego, Chile, South America

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

Aerial of Kulusuk, Greenland, Denmark, Polar Regions

Aerial of the mountainous coastline around Kulusuk, Greenland, Polar Regions

Aerial of an iceberg in the Nuuk Icefjord, Western Greenland, Denmark, Polar Regions

View of Marina di Corricella from elevated position, Procida, Phlegraean Islands, Gulf of Naples, Campania, Southern Italy, Italy, Europe

El Misti and Chachani volcanoes seen from salt flats of Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, Arequipa Region, Peru, South America

El Teide National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe

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

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

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

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

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

Woman walking with headlamp at the bottom of canyon with sandstone walls in the Sharaan Nature Reserve, AlUla, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Aval cliff and Needle, Etretat, Cote d'Albatre, Pays de Caux, Seine-Maritime department, Upper Normandy region, France, Europe

Pia glacier, Tierra del Fuego, Chile, South America

Cathedral of Bunia, Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

Views of Bjornsundet (Bear Sound), near the island of Spitsbergen in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Arctic, Europe

Glacier on Belcher island, Devon island, Nunavut, Canadian Arctic, Canada, North America

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

People in front of Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa, UNESCO, Arequipa, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru, South America

Nevado Ausangate mountain in the Andes, Pitumarca District, Cusco (Cuzco) Region, Peru, South America, South America

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

Al Mudhaireb Village, Al Sharqiyah region, Sultanate of Oman, Arabian Peninsula

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

View of colourful buildings and Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Procida, Phlegraean Islands, Gulf of Naples, Campania, Southern Italy, Italy, Europe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tristan Albatross (Diomedea exulans dabbenena) Juvenile. Endangered. Rare unusual image. Off Gough Island, South Atlantic Ocean.