Adult Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) in flight in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Southern giant petrel (Macronectes giganteus) in flight against the sun near South Georgia, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

Adult Commerson's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii), bow-riding in the Falkland Islands, South America

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) molting at Baily Head on Deception Island, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

Llanfair Light Railway, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom

Trekkers above Tom et Ritom lakes, Val Piora, Canton Ticino, Switzerland

Adult rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) at breeding and molting colony on New Island, Falkland Islands

Adult rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) at breeding and molting colony on New Island, Falkland Islands

Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) in flight on New Island in the Falkland Islands

Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) at a breeding and molting site in Estancia San Lorenzo, Argentina

The gate for the Campbell Draw Tank, Coconino National Forest, Arizona, United States of America

Chinstrap penguins (Pygoscelis antarctica), ecstatic display at breeding colony at Half Moon Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Adult Svalbard reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus) grazing within the town limits of Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Arctic, Europe

Wood stork (Mycteria americana) big wading bird of the south Americas, scavenging on black sand turtle beach, Ostional, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Vibrant purple geranium flower with delicate petals against a blurred green foliage background at Kew Gardens, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Birdwatchers inside bird hide watch migrating geese over-wintering near Holkham, Norfolk, East Anglia, United Kingdom

With Mount Yotei in the background, a team of backcountry skiers, led by a woman, are hiking to the summit of mount Annupuri, near ski resort Niseko United on the Japanese island of Hokkaido. The skis they carry are big and wide allowing the winter enthusiasts to fully enjoy skiing down the waist deep powder slopes Niseko United is known for. Niseko United is comprised of four resorts on the one mountain, Annupuri (1,308m). 100km south of Sapporo, Niseko Annupuri is a part of the Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park and is the most eastern park of the Niseko Volcanic Group. Hokkaido, the north island of Japan, is geographically ideally located in the path of consistent weather systems that bring the cold air across the Sea of Japan from Siberia. This results in many of the resorts being absolutely dumped with powder that is renowned for being incredibly dry. Some of the Hokkaido ski resorts receive an amazing average of 14-18 meters of snowfall annually. Niseko is the powder capital of the world and as such is the most popular international ski destination in Japan. It offers an unforgettable experience for all levels of skier and snowboarder.

A male mountaineer is standing on the summit of the Barrhorn, a mountain peak of 3610 meter in the Swiss Alps. It is one of the highest summits in Europe to be accessible to experienced hikers. The region of Wallis is home to over 40 mountain peaks higher than 4000 meter. The highest one that is completely situated within the Swiss borders is the Dom, which is visible in the background. The Mattertal runs from Visp all the way to Zermatt and is a paradise for all outdoor enthusiasts, like hikers, climbers, alpinists, walkers, mountain bikers and nature lovers.

A female hiker relaxing near a river in the Swiss Alps. The region of Wallis, close to Zermatt. In the background is the Ried glacier. This valley is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts like climbers, alpinists, hikers, mountainbikers and nature lovers. The water is directly coming from the glacier, so very refreshing after an excercise.

A female hiker crossing a river in the Swiss Alps. In the background is the Ried glacier. This region of Wallis, close to Zermatt, is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts like climbers, alpinists, hikers, mountainbikers and nature lovers. The water is directly coming from the glacier, so very refreshing after an excercise.

A female hiker on her way to the Wannihorn, a mountain peak in the Swiss Alps, close to Zermatt. In the background is the Weisshorn range. This region of Wallis is home to over 40 of 4000 meter peaks and a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts like climbers, hikers, mountainbikers, trailrunners and nature lovers.