A build up of rime ice on the ski fence during a white out conditions on the Cairngorms, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Damatic conditions at Mangersta, Mangersta Beach, Isle of Lewis and Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

A scenic view shows frosty conditions at Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Heavy ice near face of South Sawyer Glacier, misty conditions, mountain backdrop, Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Volvo with winter tyres driving in snowy conditions in Tromso within the Arctic Circle in Northern Norway

Heavy weight of traffic travelling on M1 motorway in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Traffic congestion of cars and lorries travelling in both directions on M25 motorway, London, United Kingdom

Traffic congestion cars and trucks in all carriageways on M25 motorway, London, United Kingdom

Traffic congestion cars and trucks on M25 motorway, London, United Kingdom

Male on snow covered road in Arctic winter conditions with mountain back drop, Lofoten, Nordland, Arctic, Norway, Europe

Volume of traffic travelling on freeway lanes, outskirts of Washington DC, USA

Indian gooseberry (Amla) (Embilca officionalis) an important Ayurveda fruit, used in the treatment of liver conditions, jaundice, anaemia, and diabetes, India, Asia

Heavy weight of traffic travelling on freeway lanes, outskirts of Washington DC, USA

Foulshaw nature reserve, a lowland raised bog in South Cumbria, UK, planted by the forestry commission, years ago, it is now being restored to its former condition.

Foulshaw nature reserve, a lowland raised bog in South Cumbria, UK, planted by the forestry commission, years ago, it is now being restored to its former condition.

Foulshaw nature reserve, a lowland raised bog in South Cumbria, UK, planted by the forestry commission, years ago, it is now being restored to its former condition.

Helvellyn from Red Screes in the Lake District, Cumbria, UK, with valley cloud caused by a temperature inversion.

Walkers on the Helvellyn Range in winter conditions, Lake District, UK.

Great Gable from Red Screes in the Lake District, Cumbria, UK, with valley cloud caused by a temperature inversion.

Trees washed downdstream by flood conditions on the River Feshie, Cairngorm, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Spray in windy conditions from breaking waves, looking towards Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland, UK.

The road, for the most part, is a painstakingly handmade affair built and maintained by labourers from bihar state of india. They are subjected to excruciating and extremely dangerous working conditions. The workers are woefully ill-equipped and under-dressed and although the army purports to lend them winter clothing suitable for the extremity of the weather at these altitudes, many of the workers were visibly suffering from the cold. Ladkha, india

The road, for the most part, is a painstakingly handmade affair built and maintained by labourers from bihar state of india. They are subjected to excruciating and extremely dangerous working conditions. The workers are woefully ill-equipped and under-dressed and although the army purports to lend them winter clothing suitable for the extremity of the weather at these altitudes, many of the workers were visibly suffering from the cold. Ladkha, india

The road, for the most part, is a painstakingly handmade affair built and maintained by labourers from bihar state of india. They are subjected to excruciating and extremely dangerous working conditions. The workers are woefully ill-equipped and under-dressed and although the army purports to lend them winter clothing suitable for the extremity of the weather at these altitudes, many of the workers were visibly suffering from the cold. Ladakh, india

The road, for the most part, is a painstakingly handmade affair built and maintained by labourers from bihar state of india. They are subjected to excruciating and extremely dangerous working conditions. The workers are woefully ill-equipped and under-dressed and although the army purports to lend them winter clothing suitable for the extremity of the weather at these altitudes, many of the workers were visibly suffering from the cold. Ladkha, india

Walkers on Helvellyn summit in winter conditions, Lake District, UK.

A young lamb born in unseasonal winter conditions in late March 2013 on the Long Mynd, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Looking through to Heysham nuclear power station on Morecambe Bay from Fairfield, in stormy conditions, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Stormy conditions at Traigh Iar on the Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Looking through to Heysham nuclear power station on Morecambe Bay from Fairfield, in stormy conditions, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A young lamb born in unseasonal winter conditions in late March 2013 on the Long Mynd, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Extreme fire conditions in the Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

A moorland bird's egg fried by the moorland fire when tinder dry conditions were set alight by a discarded cigarette on the 25th of May, Littleborough, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Blizzard conditions cause the ocean's surface to begin to freeze in Dahlmann Bay, Antarctica, Southern Ocean. MORE INFO First signs of grease ice as the surface of the sea begins to freeze.

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) chick head detail at colony on Useful Island near the Antarctic Peninsula. There are an estimated 2 million breeding pairs of chinstrap penguins in the Antarctic peninsula region alone, perhaps as many as 7.5 million breeding pairs in all of Antarctica. Their name derives from the narrow black band under their heads which makes it appear as if they are wearing black helmets, making them one of the most easily identified types of penguin. Other names for them are "Ringed Penguins", "Bearded Penguins", and "Stonecracker Penguins" due to their harsh call. They grow to 68 cm (27 in). The average adult weight of a Chinstrap Penguin is 4.5 kg (10 lbs). Weight can range from 3 to 6 kg (6.6-13.2 lbs), with males being slightly larger and weight varying based on where the penguin is in the breeding cycle. Their diet consists of krill, shrimp, and fish. On land they build circular nests from stones, and lay two eggs, which are incubated by both the male and the female for shifts of five to ten days. They can also breed on icebergs, though they prefer non-icy conditions. The chicks hatch after about 35 days, and have fluffy gray backs and white fronts. The chicks stay in the nest for 20?30 days before they go to join a creche. At around 50?60 days old, they moult, gaining their adult plumage and go to sea. The Chinstrap Penguin was first described by German naturalist Forster in 1781. Its specific epithet was often seen as antarctica, however a 2002 review determined the genus Pygoscelis was masculine, and hence the correct binomial name is Pygoscelis antarcticus.

In cramped conditions at the Chatuchak Market, Bangkok, a Thai trader is searching through many pairs of 2nd hand trainers, some of which take pride of place covering the walls of his stall. Bangkok, Thailand

Blizzard conditions cause the ocean's surface to begin to freeze in Dahlmann Bay, Antarctica, Southern Ocean. MORE INFO First signs of grease ice as the surface of the sea begins to freeze.

Even in conditions with little visibility, the white flipper band of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) shines through the water of the St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

Oil tanker leaving in storm conditions at St Anne's Head, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe

Blizzard conditions cause the ocean's surface to begin to freeze in Dahlmann Bay, Antarctica, Southern Ocean. MORE INFO First signs of grease ice as the surface of the sea begins to freeze.

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) in surf conditions at Baily Head on Deception Island, South Shetland Island Group, Antarctica

A road warning sign of slippery conditions, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ever drier conditions and creeping desertification in Shanxi province, China, Asia

Flat calm conditions in Crystal Sound, south of the Antarctic Circle, Antarctica, Southern Ocean. MORE INFO This area is full of flat first year sea ice, well developed icebergs, with many open leads.

Ever drier conditions and creeping desertification in Shanxi province, China, Asia

Warning sign at the head of Langdale to warn walkers of the treacherous conditions after four people fell, two of whom died of their injuries, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sheep in winter conditions on the side of Wansfell, above Ambleside, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Inner Mongolia has been badly hit with ever drier conditions and creeping desertification due to climate change, China, Asia

Blizzard conditions cause the ocean's surface to begin to freeze in Dahlmann Bay, Antarctica, Southern Ocean. MORE INFO First signs of grease ice as the surface of the sea begins to freeze.

Sheep in winter conditions on the side of Wansfell, above Ambleside, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) in surf conditions at Baily Head on Deception Island, South Shetland Island Group, Antarctica

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) in surf conditions at Baily Head on Deception Island, South Shetland Island Group, Antarctica

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) in surf conditions at Baily Head on Deception Island, South Shetland Island Group, Antarctica

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) in surf conditions at Baily Head on Deception Island, South Shetland Island Group, Antarctica

Blizzard conditions cause the ocean's surface to begin to freeze in Dahlmann Bay, Antarctica, Southern Ocean. MORE INFO First signs of grease ice as the surface of the sea begins to freeze.

Blizzard conditions cause the ocean's surface to begin to freeze in Dahlmann Bay, Antarctica, Southern Ocean. MORE INFO First signs of grease ice as the surface of the sea begins to freeze.

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) in the Moray Firth travelling in very calm conditions.

Inner Mongolia has been badly hit with ever drier conditions and creeping desertification due to climate change, China, Asia

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) in surf conditions at Baily Head on Deception Island, South Shetland Island Group, Antarctica

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) in surf conditions at Baily Head on Deception Island, South Shetland Island Group, Antarctica

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) in surf conditions at Baily Head on Deception Island, South Shetland Island Group, Antarctica

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) in surf conditions at Baily Head on Deception Island, South Shetland Island Group, Antarctica

Ever drier conditions and creeping desertification in Inner Mongolia, China, Asia

Ever drier conditions and creeping desertification in Shanxi province, China, Asia

Mountaineers surviving atrocious conditions on Cairngorm, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Cars driving in misty conditions on a Lake District road, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) in surf conditions at Baily Head on Deception Island, South Shetland Island Group, Antarctica

Mountaineers surviving atrocious conditions on Cairngorm, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Mountaineers surviving atrocious conditions on Cairngorm, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) in surf conditions at Baily Head on Deception Island, South Shetland Island Group, Antarctica

Police four wheel drive on Kirkstone Pass in snowy conditions, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mountaineers surviving atrocious conditions on Cairngorm, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Mountaineers surviving atrocious conditions on Cairngorm, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Hong Kong skyline and tower blocks in smoggy conditions, China, Asia

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) in surf conditions at Baily Head on Deception Island, South Shetland Island Group, Antarctica

Ever drier conditions and creeping desertification in Shanxi province, China, Asia

Mother Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus, with 2 COY (Cubs of the Year) in blizzard conditions near Churchill, northern Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Canada

Kirkstone Pass in winter conditions in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Vineyard near Teos with grapes that have shrivelled up in the drought like conditions, Turkey, Eurasia

The National Geographic Endeavour transits the scenic Lemaire Channel in foggy conditions on the west side of the Antarctic peninsula in Antarctica.

A snow plough on Kirkstone Pass in the Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mountaineers surviving atrocious conditions on Cairngorm, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Misty conditions in Langdale, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) in surf conditions at Baily Head on Deception Island, South Shetland Island Group, Antarctica

A hill farm above Troutbeck in full winter conditions, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mountaineers surviving atrocious conditions on Cairngorm, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Ever drier conditions and creeping desertification in Shanxi province, China, Asia

Mountaineers in winter conditions on Cairngorm, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Young woman faces blizzard while hiking in snowy day at Pe?alara, highest mountain peak in the mountain range of Guadarrama, Spain

salt mining in Ethiopia

salt mining in Ethiopia

salt mining in Ethiopia

salt mining in Ethiopia

A diver watches in awe a dense soup of tunicates aggregated by very special sea conditions. This picture was taken during a special event occurred on April 2019 in the Strait of Messina, when special conditions of weather, sea currents and moon phases brought close to surface a lot of pelagic subjects, including a few usually living very deep.

A common mediterranean jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca) feasting on another mediterranean jellyfish (Neoturris pileata), rarely seen in shallow waters. This picture was taken during special event occurred on April 2019 in the Strait of Messina, when special conditions of weather, sea currents and moon phases brought close to surface a lot of pelagic subjects, including a few usually living very deep.

The Northern Lights on Feb 16, 2015, as seen from the Churchill Northern Studies Centre, in Churchill, Manitoba at 58° latitude, and under the auroral oval. The aurora appeared as skies cleared somewhat during a blizzard with high winds and blowing snow conditions. I shot these from the second floor deck of the Centre, out of the wind and off the ground. Jupiter is at right, the Big Dipper at left.

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Allergic dermatitis. The skin of the girl is amazed by dermatitis.

Allergic dermatitis. The skin of the girl's back is amazed by dermatitis.

Allergic dermatitis. The skin of the girl's back is amazed by dermatitis.