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

Dates (date palm fruits) displayed on the food market, special food for Ramadan, Surabaya, Java, Indonesia, South East Asia, Asia

A Red Sail Junk in Hong Kong Harbour, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China, Asia

View of interior of the Mall of Berlin at Christmas, Mitte, Berlin, Germany

Uvac River meandering through the mountains, Uvac Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, Europe

Young man selling a special tea called mate at Leblon Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

Siddu, a special traditional dish of Himachal Pradesh, a steamed wheat flour bread stuffed with split black lentils and dry fruits, served with desi ghee, tomato and green mint chutney, Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia

Siddu, a special traditional dish of Himachal Pradesh, a steamed wheat flour bread stuffed with split black lentils and dry fruits, served with desi ghee, tomato and green mint chutney, Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia

Siddu, a special traditional dish of Himachal Pradesh, a steamed wheat flour bread stuffed with split black lentils and dry fruits, served with desi ghee, tomato and green mint chutney, Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia

In Chinese speaking regions, abalones are considered a luxury item, and is traditionally reserved for special occasion,dry-food shop in Chinatown,Hong-Kong Island,People's Republic of China,Asia

View of interior of the Europa-Center at Christmas, Breitscheidplatz, Berlin, Germany

Aerial of an old watchtower in the Herault gorge, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Causses and Cevennes, Herault, Occitanie, France, Europe

View of food making on Christmas Market stall in Altstadt Spandau, Spandau, Berlin, Germany

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

Siddu, a special traditional dish of Himachal Pradesh, a steamed wheat flour bread stuffed with split black lentils and dry fruits, served with desi ghee, tomato and green mint chutney, Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia

Variety of delicious cakes sold at street market stall, special food for Ramadan, Surabaya, Java, Indonesia, South East Asia, Asia

Uvac River meandering through the mountains, Uvac Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, Europe

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

Portrait of teenager dressed in traditional special occasion dress of Armenian heritage, Armenia, Central Asia, Asia

A Red Sail Junk in Hong Kong Harbour, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China, Asia

The Puez-Odle Nature Park, a very special place for nature lovers offering many hiking trails, peaks and flower fields, Funes, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Uvac River meandering through the mountains, Uvac Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, Europe

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

A Red Sail Junk in Hong Kong Harbour, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China, Asia

The intertidal zone of the Quantock Coast, West Somerset, contains an abundance of geology and wildlife. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is of international geological importance.

Special dinner served by locals from the dive resort at Pulau Panaki, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A Red Sail Junk in Hong Kong Harbour, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, China, Asia

Portrait of teenager about 16 years old dressed in traditional special occasion dress of Armenian heritage, Armenia, Central Asia, Asia

Litchi Park Bridge, Shenzhen Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Guangdong, China, Asia

Green Pursat-oranges, a special variety of orange at a market, Tan Chau, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Angkor Wat Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, at night, lit for a special light show, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Angkor Wat Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, at night, lit for a special light show, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Street scene of pedestrian walkway in the centre of Shenzhen City in the Special Economic Zone boomtown on border with Hong Kong, China, Asia

Construction site in the Pudong New Area, a massive east bank development and Special Economic Zone, Shanghai, China, Asia

Afon Glaslyn River and Glaslyn Marshes, Site of Special Scientific Interest, with snow on mountains of Snowdon Horseshoe in winter, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, North Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Traditional Irish brown and grey donkeys in The Burren, County Clare, West of Ireland

Quaint brightly-painted traditional cottage with gothic style arched door , Cornwall, England, UK

British Union Jack flag alongside American Stars and Stripes flag signifying detente and special relationship, Washington DC, USA

Quaint traditional cottage with thatched roof, gothic style arched door , hanging baskets and paling fence, Cornwall, England, UK

Rose Cottage at Helston on the Helford Estuary, Cornwall, England, UK

Quaint cottage called Chapel End in Helston overlooking the Helford Estuary, Cornwall, England, UK

Classic Buick 1955 Special Convertible automobile at Avalon Hotel in Ocean Drive, South Beach, Miami, Florida

Alligator, and its reflection as a mirror image, in Turner River, Everglades, Florida, United States of America

A fireman from the City of New York Fire Department attending a special Service of Remembrance and Commemoration at St Paul's Cathedral today which was held in honour of those who died in the terrorist attacks that struck New York, Washington and Pennsylvania on September 11th 2001.

A security guard in the ruler's special protection force, with earpiece connected to a two-way radio, holding a machine gun. He is wearing a bullet-proof vest as body armour.

Stretch limousine, Hummer, Luxor hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

A Special Memory Wedding Chapel, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Daily life at the special needs school SPED, the only Special Needs school in northern Cebu, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Abhyangam, the ayurvedic oil massage, usually performed by two therapists on a special wooden bed, India, Asia

Abhyangam, the ayurvedic oil massage, usually performed by two therapists on a special wooden bed, India, Asia

Traditional Baka pygmy village in the Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Central African Republic, Africa

Baka pygmy man hunting in the jungle in the Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Central African Republic, Africa

Baka pygmies on their way to go net-hunting, in the Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Central African Republic, Africa

Traditional Baka pygmy village in the Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Central African Republic, Africa

Baka pygmies in the Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Central African Republic, Africa

Baka pygmy woman hunting in the jungle in the Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Central African Republic, Africa

Baka pygmies preparing food in the Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Central African Republic, Africa

Baka pygmy man hunting in the jungle in the Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Central African Republic, Africa

Baka pygmies on their way to go net-hunting, in the Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Central African Republic, Africa

Baka pygmies on their way to go net-hunting, in the Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Central African Republic, Africa

Scenery in Saba, a Caribbean island, the smallest special municipality of the Netherlands, Caribbean, Central America

Angkor Wat Temple at night, lit for a special light show, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Kings Troop traditional 21 Gun Salute in Hyde Park in London for special occasions

Close-up of tower blocks in the centre of Shenzhen City in the Special Economic Zone boomtown on border with Hong Kong, China, Asia

Angkor Wat Temple at night, lit for a special light show, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Trinkets on sale in Shenzhen City, the Special Economic Zone on border with Hong Kong, China, Asia

Traditional dressed woman with a special hair style, Gyeongbokgung palace, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Angkor Wat Temple at night, lit for a special light show, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Shenzhen special economic zone (S.E.Z.), Guangdong, China, Asia

Dance by shrine maidens in special kimono on Culture Day Holiday at Meiji Shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji in 1920, Harajuku District, Tokyo, Honshu Island, Japan, Asia

Stock Exchange, Shenzhen special economic zone (S.E.Z.), Guangdong, China, Asia

Cakes for special occasions, Munnar, in the Western Ghats, Kerala state, India, Asia

Angkor Wat Temple at night, lit for a special light show, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Angkor Wat Temple at night, lit for a special light show, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Angkor Wat Temple at night, lit for a special light show, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Special women's compartment on the train in Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Horse milk is sprinkled into the four directions, as offerings to the nature spirits of the area, the sadak, or ?owners Of the earth.? Sometimes vodka is used instead, or as well. Milk is sacred to the mongol shamans, who believe that life on earth is descended from beings who originally came here on winged horses. Here two young female shamans make the offering in a ritual manner. Countryside mongols make this offering every morning on waking up; they usually also offer smoke, that the wind carries around the world as a prayer for harmony and prosperity. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time. Tov province, mongolia

Horse milk is sprinkled into the four directions, as offerings to the nature spirits of the area, the sadak, or ?owners Of the earth.? Sometimes vodka is used instead, or as well. Milk is sacred to the mongol shamans, who believe that life on earth is descended from beings who originally came here on winged horses. Here two young female shamans make the offering in a ritual manner. Countryside mongols make this offering every morning on waking up; they usually also offer smoke, that the wind carries around the world as a prayer for harmony and prosperity. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a force that can attract as a magnet to the tengir forces. Tuvshintugs dorj (in yellow) carries the status of a ?Royal Shaman,? Meaning that he can channel three-quarters or more of the hundred tengir energies. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a the shamans often wear a ?light-protecting visor? Over their eyes. The radiance of the celestial spirits can be extremely strong, and this protects the onlookers from the blast of light when the celestial spirits enter the body of the shaman. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a the shamans often wear a ?light-protecting visor? Over their eyes. The radiance of the celestial spirits can be extremely strong, and this protects the onlookers from the blast of light when the celestial spirits enter the body of the shaman. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

Horse milk is sprinkled into the four directions, as offerings to the nature spirits of the area, the sadak, or ?owners Of the earth.? Sometimes vodka is used instead, or as well. Milk is sacred to the mongol shamans, who believe that life on earth is descended from beings who originally came here on winged horses. Here two young female shamans make the offering in a ritual manner. Countryside mongols make this offering every morning on waking up; they usually also offer smoke, that the wind carries around the world as a prayer for harmony and prosperity. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time. Tov province, mongolia

Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a force that can attract as a magnet to the tengir forces. Tuvshintugs dorj carries the status of a ?Royal Shaman,? Meaning that he can channel three-quarters or more of the hundred tengir energies. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

Invocation of the tengir (celestial) forces by means of drumming and dance. Like the sun, fire is a the shamans often wear a ?light-protecting visor? Over their eyes. The radiance of the celestial spirits can be extremely strong, and this protects the onlookers from the blast of light when the celestial spirits enter the body of the shaman. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time