Sunrise over the Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina, United States of America, North America

A narrow alley in Todi old town center, Todi, Umbria, Italy, Europe

Rice paddies with shrine and Mount Batukaru, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Sunset, Hluhluwe and Umfolozi Game Reserve, South Africa, Africa

Sunset on the old town, Spello, Umbria, Italy, Europe

Triumphal Arch of Segius dating from 27 BC, Pula, Istria, Croatia, Europe

El Tatio Geyser Field, Atacama Desert Plateau, Chile, South America

Portrait, nicaragua. Ribas, carazo. A young woman with a bird on her shoulder

Osprey on Nest

Ring of Brodgar stone circle dating from between 2500 and 2000 BC, 27 stones of 60 still standing, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

St. Cantianus Church in the foreground and the Kamnik Alps behind, Kranj, Slovenia, Europe

Thames Barrier and Canary Wharf at dawn, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Frozen landscape in Kiyomizu-dera temple, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Rudolf Mine in Salina Turda salt mine in Turda city, Romania, Europe

Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2018, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Malecon at sunset, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Two men unloading sacks of produce from a small boat in Sittwe harbour, wading through polluted water full of plastic rubbish, Sittwe, Rakhine, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Plums in a basket, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Interior of the Great Mosque (Mezquita) and cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cordoba, Andalucia (Andalusia), Spain, Europe

Obelisk, Karnak Temples, Karnak, near Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The gardens of Villandry castle from above, Villandry, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Indre-et-Loire, Loire Valley, France, Europe

Palace Guard, Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Nelson Mandela's cell for 27 years, Robben Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Traditional Peruvian Incan woman and her son, Ollantaytambo, Peru, South America

A woman carrying a large traditional pot of water on her back, Ethiopia, Africa

Baptistery, Piazza Vecchia, Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

A suggestions box on the wall of the corridor at St. Francis Hospital, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Locals in colorful clothes enjoy a sunny festival day around the temples and architecture of Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Farm building at Hardraw, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales, England, United Kingdom, Europe

London tour bus passing Nelson's Column, Trafalgar Square, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Country Club Plaza architecture, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America, North America

Honky Tonk area of Nashville music city, Tennessee, United States of America, North America

Boats on the beach in the fishing village of Cadgwith in Cornwall, South West England

Portrait of a little girl in traditional dress, in Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Carnival costume, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Tourist shops on Charing Cross Road at night, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Busy street scene, showing the traditional and the new, Shanghai, China, Asia

Horse-drawn cart in street of the colonial city, Trinidad, Sancti Spiritus region, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Gabled canal houses, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

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

A view of Swayambhu Stupa with full moon marks the 2554 years of Lord Gautam Buddha's birth. Nepalese and Tibetan pilgrims lit lamp at the Stupa with the hopes of peace in country. Despite of the on going political turmoil about non-formation of Constitution, Buddha Jayanti (Buddha's birthday) was celebrated throughout the nation in peace. Kathmandu, Nepal. 2010-May-27

African oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) in an oil palm plantation, East Kutai Regency, East Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ruins, namibia. Elizabeth bay. Remains of diamond mining settlement

Eyl is a town in somalias puntland state. The prominent clan in eyl district are yonis idiris, a sub-clan of isse mahamud, which in turn is a sub-clan of majeerteen. Eyl is near the hafun peninsula, the location of most of somalias casualties from the 2004 indian ocean tsunami., the tsunami resulted in the death of some 300 people and extensive destruction of shelters, houses and water sources as well as fishing gear. The livelihoods of many people residing in towns and small villages along the somali indian ocean coastline, particularly in the northern regions, were devastated / view of the landscape around eyl

CAMBODIA Lib Kham (23) Ban Bung village, Stung Treng district

France, Normandy, Eure (27), Hambiye Abbey Ruins, Gothic Capitals At Fore

Passengers on Zodiaks off the Russian research vessel, AkademiK Sergey Vavilov an ice strengthened ship on an expedition cruise to Northern Svalbard in front of the Aalkefjellet (79 ̊ 36’n 18 ̊ 27’e) sea bird nesting cliffs, home to over 60,000 pairs of Brunnichs Guillemot, Hinlopenstretet Spitsbergen;

King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus)

Rook (corvus frugilegus) portrait, oxfordshire, uk

The Very Large Array are radio telescopes consisting of 27 parabolic dish antennae each 25 metres in diameter, Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

A lifeguard on the Gold Coast in the city of Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

The Very Large Array are radio telescopes consisting of 27 parabolic dish antennae each 25 metres in diameter, Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Sea bird nesting cliffs at Aalkefjellet 79 ̊ 36’n 18 ̊ 27’e Hinlopenstretet Spitsbergen; Svalbard, home to over 60,000 pairs of Brunnichs Guillemots (Uria lomvia)

Fiji losalina, 27, with her husband suliano, 36 and son kiso, 2, taveuni photo by sean sprague

Corner of Front and Queen Streets, Hamilton, Bermuda, Central America

Dammastock, 3630m, Goescheneralp, Uri, Switzerland

Birqash, Cairo, Egypt. February 18, 2022. Camels for sale at the Birqash Camel Market outside Cairo.

The Maletsunyane River gorge in Lesotho, Africa

France, Normandy, Eure (27), Vernon, Half Timbered Medieval House Close By The Gothic Cathedral

The Very Large Array are radio telescopes consisting of 27 parabolic dish antennae each 25 metres in diameter, Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Sea bird nesting cliffs at Aalkefjellet 79 ̊ 36’n 18 ̊ 27’e Hinlopenstretet Spitsbergen; Svalbard, home to over 60,000 pairs of Brunnichs Guillemots (Uria lomvia)

France, Normandy, Eure (27), Aerial Of Les Andelys Medieval Castle Ruins

France, Normandy, Eure (27), Aerial Of A Typical Normand Village With A Private Aircraft Flying Above

France, Normandy, Eure (27), Le Bechellouin, Two Female Riders On Horses By The Benedictan Abbey (Mr)

France, Normandy, Eure (27), Giverny, Monet's House, The Painter's Bed

France, Normandy, Eure (27), Historic Brecourt Castle (Now A Hotel And Restaurant)

France, Normandie, Eure (27), Giverny, Painter Monet's House And Garden At Spring

France, Normandy, Eure (27), Giverny, The Nympheas In Painter Monets House And Gardens

France, Normandie, Eure (27), Aerial Of A Small Castle

France, Normandy, Eure (27), Aerial Of The Town Of Evreux

France, Normandy, Eure (27), Aerial Of River Seine

France, Normandy, Eure (27), Saintouendutilleul, Alain Caboulet At His Copper Still While Distilling Apples To Get Calvados Alcohol (Mr)

France, Normandy, Eure (27), Evreux, The Gothic Cathedral Vaults Seen On A Low Angle

France, Normandy, Eure (27), Aerial Of A Fortified Medieval Farm

France, Normandy, Eure (27), Le Bechellouin, Two Female Riders On Horses By Half Timbered Normand Houses (Mr)

France, Normandy, Eure (27), Aerial Of The Country , Filed With Different Cultures

Little egret (Egretta garzetta) adult stalking fish, reflected in water surface, Danshuei river estuary, Taiwan.

Grey-headed flying-foxes (Pteropus poliocephalus) roosting in tree, Uki, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Chambered nautilus shells washed on beach, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Pacific

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.

Roald Amundsen, Famous Explorer Statue. Ny-Alesund, Town center, Svalbard, Norway

Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) standing in a wall that a pair are nesting in. Black Guillemots nest in drains and holes in the sea wall in the middle of Oban town centre. Argyll, Scotland, UK

Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) Juvenile animal swimming about coral reef. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. More info: This species incorporates tetrodotoxin within its tissues.

Cales Coves, Menorca, Spain

Juvenile Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) sunbathing. Ano Nuevo, California, USA

Two Orcas (Orcinus orca) swimming away from camera. Water is very dark because the orca enter Norwegian fjords in middle of winter to feed on herring. Svolvaer, Norway (restrictred resolution - please contact us)

Whale-watchers leaning over a Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) as it surfaces (2 of 2 images). Husavik, Iceland

Shortnose Batfish, Belize

Cameraman, Mike Pitts, holding Komodo dragon hatchling. Scene behind showing entrance in the megapode mound to film the underground nest.

Jellyfish. Red Sea, Egypt.

baby Gorilla in clearing with sun piecing through the follage, Democratic republic of the Conga, Africa

Smoked whale meat on sale in fish market, Bergen, Norway (RR)

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) female with two first-ear cubs on pack ice. Spitzbergen, Polar High Arctic, North Atlantic.

False Killer Whale (Pseudorca Crassidens). Azores, North Atlantic

Humpback Whale feeding (Megaptera novaeangliae).

Young forest trees are sprouting up. In the background is the start of a large mountain range in the Alaskan Interior. So high, the mountains have snow caps. The Interior, Alaska, USA

Basking Shark (Cetorhinus maximus) Close up of head. Cornwall, UK. (A4 only).

Brittle stars, urchins, and dead squid. USA, Channel Islands, CA

Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) surfacing. Azores (RR)

the ship Clipper Odyssey, mountains, snow caped, arfternoon, 27/06/2008, Bogoslov Island (Bering Sea) Russia, Asia