Aerial of massive numbers of Cormorants on the sand dunes along the Atlantic coast, Namibe (Namib) desert, Iona National Park, Namibe, Angola, Africa

Aerial of massive numbers of Cormorants on the sand dunes along the Atlantic coast, Namibe (Namib) desert, Iona National Park, Namibe, Angola, Africa

Ranigumpha, cave number 1 of Udayagiri caves, ornately carved, once used as meeting place for Jain monks, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India, Asia

Boats in Cassis harbour, Bouches du Rhone, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, French Riviera, France, Mediterranean, Europe

Columns on shops opposite Parque Marta, Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos Province, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

A view of Rockport Harbour and the red building know as Motif Number One, Rockport, Massachussetts, New England, United States of America, North America

A close up of a road sign pointing to Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, United States of America, North America

Old City of Akko, Israel

Road Number 7 leading to Namibia, South Africa, Africa

Road sign for elk crossing, Highway Number 14, Punkaharju Ridge, Savonlinna, Savonia, Finland, Scandinavia, Europe

Tourists walking between a huge numbers of Long-tailed gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua), Saunders Island, Falklands, South America

Local schoolchildren in blue and white school uniform visiting Ranigumpha, cave number 1, Udayagiri caves, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India, Asia

China, building site in shanghai. picture number:

Vintage number plates, Hole In The Rock, Utah, United States of America, North America

Racehorse number 1 being led around collecting ring at Cheltenham Racecourse for the National Hunt Festival of Racing, UK

Armed policeman guards Number 10 Downing Street, official home of the British Prime Minister, London, UK

Armed policeman guards Number 10 Downing Street, official home of the British Prime Minister, London, UK

Lottery tickets being sold in the street, Bangkok, Thailand

Policeman watches red carpet being laid outside number 10 Downing Street, the home of the Prime Minister, London, UK.

Tram number 28 in Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Weltzeituhr (world clock) and Hotel Park Inn, Alexanderplatz Square, Berlin Mitte, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Trams (cable car), San Francisco, California, United States of America, North America

View of beginning of Route 66, Downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

Mounties on horseback during roll call and instructions before performance of show number Musical Ride, at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, North America

Yachts and power boats moored in the Marina at St Vaast la Hougue channel port in Normandy, France

Nelson Mandela, president of South Africa between 1994 and 1999, and anti-apartheid hero, at an event on behalf of his 46664, his Robben Island prisoner number, HIV/AIDS campaign, Johannesburg, South Africa, Africa

Buses at city centre bus station city of Valletta, Malta, Mediterranean, Europe

A number 28 tram runs along the scenic route popular with tourists in the Alfama district of Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Architectual detail, Gaslamp district, San Diego, California, United States of America, North America

Number 10 Downing Street, official home of the British Prime Minister, London, United Kingdom

Spring blossom and red narrow boat reflected in tranquil River Thames, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Yachts and power boats moored in the Marina at St Vaast la Hougue channel port in Normandy, France

Trams, San Francisco, California, United States of America, North America

Large number of pumpkins for sale on a farm in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States of America, North America

The shoe last factory, Fagus Factory, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Grosser arkadenhof, Schloss Schallaburg, Melk, Wachau, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Art Deco Building, Napier, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Number 3 outside a French house at St Germain Des Vaux in Normandy, France

Yachts and power boats moored in the Marina at St Vaast la Hougue channel port in Normandy, France

Red narrow boat passes under Shillingford Bridge reflected in River Thames, Shillingford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Still life of a small number of yellow gourds in a rustic wicker basket

Close-up of front radiator, number plate and lamps on a Citroen 4CV in France, Europe

Trams (cable car), San Francisco, California, United States of America, North America

Marrion Square, House number 29, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

People come together in large numbers for Ganesh immersion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia

View of vintage station wagon and Mr D'z Diner on Route 66 in Kingman, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Taxi light, New York, United States of America

A single shell among sea-washed stones on a beach in Normandy, France

Close-up of a number of red strawberries in Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Shipbreakers #01. EPOTY 2012 entry. In Chittagong, Bangladesh, is the world's largest marine cemetery. Hundreds of ships annually go to these shores, where a huge number of workers, day by day, working by hand scrapping these huge masses of metal, all without gloves, barefoot and without health insurance.

Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) feeding on Krill in Wilhelmena Bay, Antarctic Peninsular and surfacing wth a metre of a zodiak. The whales migrate here in the summer to feed on the Krill. Krill numbers have declined by over 50%. They feed on algae that grows on the underside of sea ice, As the sea ice melts, both algae and krill decline. This shot has penguins resting on an iceberg in the background.

Guano in an Adelie Penguin, Pygoscelis adeliae, colony at Madder Cliffs, Suspiros Bay, at the west end of Joinville Island, Antarctica. Adelie's are a true Antarctic species which are suffering as a result of climate change, The Antarctic Peninsular, their only breeding grounds, is one of the fastest warming areas on the planet. This is causing Adelies to migrate south. They are reducing in numbers, they feed almost exclusively on Krill, which is also declining as a result of climate change.

Rockhopper Penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome) washing in a stream on Westpoint island in the Falkland Islands off argentina, in South America. Numbers off rocxkhoppers have declined substantially, partly due to competition with commercial fishing and partly due to climate change, which causes their prey food to migrate to cooler waters.

Sheep and lambs in a field in Kirkoswold, Eden Valley, Cumbria, UK.

Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) feeding on Krill in Wilhelmena Bay, Antarctic Peninsular. The whales migrate here in the summer to feed on the Krill. Krill numbers have declined by over 50%. They feed on algae that grows on the underside of sea ice, As the sea ice melts, both algae and krill decline. An expedition cruise ship in the background

Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) feeding on Krill in Wilhelmena Bay, Antarctic Peninsular. With passengers from an expedition crusie in Zodiaks. The whales migrate here in the summer to feed on the Krill. Krill numbers have declined by over 50%. They feed on algae that grows on the underside of sea ice, As the sea ice melts, both algae and krill decline.

Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) feeding on Krill in Wilhelmena Bay, Antarctic Peninsular. The whales migrate here in the summer to feed on the Krill. Krill numbers have declined by over 50%. They feed on algae that grows on the underside of sea ice, As the sea ice melts, both algae and krill decline.

Wildfire damage in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest classification of drought, which has lead to an increasing number of wild fires.

Wildfire damage in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest classification of drought, which has lead to an increasing number of wild fires.

Wildfire damage in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Most of California is in exceptional drought, the highest classification of drought, which has lead to an increasing number of wild fires.

Plaza San Juan de Dios, Camaguey, Region of Camaguey, Cuba, Central America

Education, pakistan. Punjab. Maths class using traditional methods in a primary state school

Roulette wheel in casino on board a cruise ship

Roulette wheel in casino on board a cruise ship

French Metal Milk Jugs

A pousse-pousse in the street in Antsirabe, a town renowned for the number of rickshaws, Madagascar, Africa

Kenya pendekezu letu boarding school for former street girls, thika

Sheep and lambs in a field in Kirkoswold, Eden Valley, Cumbria, UK.

Gaming table on cruise ship MV Sapphire

Hof number 1 of the Hackeschen Hofe, Mitte District, East Berlin, Germany, Europe

Setting the central heating thermostat at a cooler temperature to save energy

Photo class participant Douglas Wilcox taking images in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador. Model release number DW0507.

Canadian photographer Gilles Pucheu at work near his home in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. MORE INFO Model release number GP032810.

Lindblad Expeditions Guests doing fun and exciting things in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador. Model release number SMB0509.

Canadian photographer Gilles Pucheu at work near his home in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. MORE INFO Model release number GP032810.

Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching in south Frederick Sound, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean. Note the high number of barnacles on this calf's head and rostrum.

Lindblad Expeditions Guests doing fun and exciting things in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador. Model release number SMB0509.

Lindblad Expeditions Guests doing fun and exciting things in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador. Model release number SMB0509.

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 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 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.

Orkney Islands Sept 2011 Wave and Tidal Power shoot - The Pelamis Wave Power machine in Orkney - alongside in Lyness - the machine is the P2 . The Pelamis absorbs the energy of ocean waves and converts it into electricity. The machine floats semi-submerged on the surface of the water and is made up of a number of cylindrical sections joined together by hinged joints. As waves pass down the length of the machine these sections flex relative to one another. The motion at each hinged joint is resisted by hydraulic cylinders which pump fluid into high pressure accumulators allowing electrical generation to be smooth and continuous. Control of the resistance applied by the hydraulic cylinders allows generation to be maximised when waves are small, and the machine response to be minimised in storms. All generation systems are sealed and dry inside the machines and power is transmitted to shore using standard subsea cables and equipment.

Orkney Islands Sept 2011 Wave and Tidal Power shoot - The Pelamis Wave Power machine in Orkney - alongside in Lyness - the machine is the P2 . The Pelamis absorbs the energy of ocean waves and converts it into electricity. The machine floats semi-submerged on the surface of the water and is made up of a number of cylindrical sections joined together by hinged joints. As waves pass down the length of the machine these sections flex relative to one another. The motion at each hinged joint is resisted by hydraulic cylinders which pump fluid into high pressure accumulators allowing electrical generation to be smooth and continuous. Control of the resistance applied by the hydraulic cylinders allows generation to be maximised when waves are small, and the machine response to be minimised in storms. All generation systems are sealed and dry inside the machines and power is transmitted to shore using standard subsea cables and equipment.

Orkney Islands Sept 2011 Wave and Tidal Power shoot - The Pelamis Wave Power machine in Orkney - alongside in Lyness - the machine is the P2 . The Pelamis absorbs the energy of ocean waves and converts it into electricity. The machine floats semi-submerged on the surface of the water and is made up of a number of cylindrical sections joined together by hinged joints. As waves pass down the length of the machine these sections flex relative to one another. The motion at each hinged joint is resisted by hydraulic cylinders which pump fluid into high pressure accumulators allowing electrical generation to be smooth and continuous. Control of the resistance applied by the hydraulic cylinders allows generation to be maximised when waves are small, and the machine response to be minimised in storms. All generation systems are sealed and dry inside the machines and power is transmitted to shore using standard subsea cables and equipment.

Orkney Islands Sept 2011 Wave and Tidal Power shoot - The Pelamis Wave Power machine in Orkney - alongside in Lyness - the machine is the P2 . The Pelamis absorbs the energy of ocean waves and converts it into electricity. The machine floats semi-submerged on the surface of the water and is made up of a number of cylindrical sections joined together by hinged joints. As waves pass down the length of the machine these sections flex relative to one another. The motion at each hinged joint is resisted by hydraulic cylinders which pump fluid into high pressure accumulators allowing electrical generation to be smooth and continuous. Control of the resistance applied by the hydraulic cylinders allows generation to be maximised when waves are small, and the machine response to be minimised in storms. All generation systems are sealed and dry inside the machines and power is transmitted to shore using standard subsea cables and equipment.

Geoffroys marmoset. Callithrix geoffroyi. captive adults. Newquay zoo Cornwall UK. More info: status: least concern but numbers declining due to habitat destruction, pet trade, zoos, biomedical research and persecution.

Pygmy marmoset2. Cebuella pygmaea. Captive adult. La Vallee des Singes Poitou-Charentes, France More info: status: least concern but numbers decreasing.

Lindblad Expeditions Guests doing fun and exciting things in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador. Model release number SMB0509.

Canadian photographer Gilles Pucheu at work near his home in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. MORE INFO Model release number GP032810.

Canadian photographer Marianne Pucheu in Arctic clothing near her home in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. MORE INFO Model release number MP032810.

Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching in south Frederick Sound, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean. Note the high number of barnacles on this calf's head and rostrum.

Lindblad Expeditions Guests doing fun and exciting things in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador. Model release number SMB0509.

Lindblad Expeditions Guests doing fun and exciting things in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador. Model release number SMB0509.

Kayaking in Red Bluff Bay on Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean. Kayak property release is DB051905. Model released numbers BM0807, JP0807, or DP0807.

A sudoku puzzle

The Beltana number 1 mine, an open cast or drift coal mine managed by Xstrata coal in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Lindblad Expeditions Guests doing fun and exciting things in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador. Model release number SMB0509.

Staff from the Lindblad Expedition ship National Geographic Endeavour doing various things in and around the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Model release number JD0509.

Lindblad Expeditions Guests doing fun and exciting things in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo, Ecuador. Model release number SMB0509.

Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching in south Frederick Sound, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean. Note the high number of barnacles on this calf's head and rostrum.