The bush vegetation in winter (dry season) frames the iconic red sandstone monolith called Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific

Wine casks in the wine cellars of the Villa Vignamaggio, a wine producer whose wines were the first to be called Chianti, near Greve, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Runic stone, raised by Harald Bluetooth in 959AD to commemorate bringing Christianity to Denmark, the stone is called Denmark's certificate of baptism, outside Jelling church, Jutland, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

The Villa Vignamaggio, used in film Much Ado About Nothing, a wine producer whose wines were the first to be called Chianti, near Greve, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Jean Dubuffet statue called, Monument au Fantome, downtown Houston, Texas, United States of America, North America

Newspaper Rock, the Navajo Native Americans called it 'Tse Hane', rock that tells customs, Canyonlands, Utah, United States of America (USA), North America

Wine casks in the wine cellars of the Villa Vignamaggio, a wine producer whose wines were the first to be called Chianti, near Greve, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Man dressed as a woman performing classical Japanese dance called hobu at Meiji Jingu shrine, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

The Rollright Stones ancient stone burial chamber, called the Whispering Knights at Little Rollright in The Cotswolds, UK

Classic 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air taxi, locally called an almendrone in the town of Cienfuegos, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Japanese snack called dango (three sticky rice cake balls on a skewer) warming beside hot coals, Japan, Asia

Man dressed as a woman performing classical Japanese dance called hobu at Meiji Jingu shrine, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

A decorative Tibetan house in a remote Tibetan village called Jiaju Zangzhai, Sichuan Province, China, Asia

Landscape typical of the region, with spectacular landslides called locally balze, Volterra, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Rock formation called The Finger of Allah, Akakus, Sahara desert, Fezzan, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Brightly coloured fishing boats called Luzzus with the eye of Osiris to ward off evil at Marsaxlokk, a fishing village, Malta, Mediterranean, Europe

The Villa Vignamaggio, used in film Much Ado About Nothing, a wine producer whose wines were the first to be called Chianti, near Greve, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Small town called Jefferson, Texas, United States of America, North America

Isangoha, also called diviner, Zululand, South Africa, Africa

Kilauea volcano crater showing solidified ropy lava called pahoehoe, The Big Island, Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands, United States of America, North America

The Villa Vignamaggio, used in film Much Ado About Nothing, a wine producer whose wines were the first to be called Chianti, near Greve, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Stainless steel fermentation vats at the Villa Vignamaggio. the wine producer whose wines were the first to be called Chianti, near Greve, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Villa Vignamaggio, a wine producer whose wines were the first to be called Chianti, near Greve, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

The Villa Vignamaggio, used in film Much Ado About Nothing, a wine producer whose wines were the first to be called Chianti, near Greve, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

A colourful local small taxi called a coco, in Varadero, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

That Pathum or sometimes called That Makmo (Watermelon Stupa), Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Close up of the locally produced beer called Kolsch, served in traditional Stangen glasses, outside the Fruh Am Dom, Beer Hall in the Old Town (Altstadt), Cologne, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Europe

The Villa Vignamaggio, used in film Much Ado About Nothing, a wine producer whose wines were the first to be called Chianti, near Greve, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

The Portuguese fortified city of Mazagan now called El Jadida, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Small town called Jefferson, Texas, United States of America, North America

Wine casks in the wine cellars of the Villa Vignamaggio, a wine producer whose wines were the first to be called Chianti, near Greve, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

The Villa Vignamaggio, used in film Much Ado About Nothing, a wine producer whose wines were the first to be called Chianti, near Greve, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Decorated sign of locally produced beer called Gaffel Kolsch in the Old Town (Altstadt), Cologne, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Villa Vignamaggio, a wine producer whose wines were the first to be called Chianti, near Greve, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Information park called The Living Desert, Palm Springs, California, United States of America, North America

The Portuguese fortified city of Mazagan now called El Jadida, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Monk beating traditional drum called gong, int he courtyard of chiwang monastery during mani rimdu festival. chiwang monastery, solu khumbu, nepal

A solitary mask dancer appears wearing a frightening mask and silk brocade. they circle the courtyard with sprightly leaps. called protectors of faith, or dharmapdla, the origins of figures like these can be traced back to the pre-aryan peoples of india. originally known as yaksas (literally, a wondrous thing), they were tree spirits, who were accepted by the buddhists as defenders of the faith. in nepal and tibet, as in india, local deities were converted into protectors. a devotee of an alien sect devised a means to humiliate the buddha and his disciples. the buddha discovered it and succeeded in converting him to his teaching. due to lack of wisdom, the buddha remarked, some could not realize the goodness of his disciples and he compared the ignorant to the blind and the wise to those who have eyes.nobody is condemned in buddhism, for greatness is latent even in the seemingly lowliest just as lotuses spring from muddy ponds. -the dhammapada. solu khumbu, nepal

Forehead designs, called tilakas, show a sadhus religious and sectarian affiliations and range from a simple daub of color to complex designs involving the entire face. the application of a tilaka is usually done at the start of each day after bathing as a way to sanctify the body and prepare it to receive the divine. pashupatinath, nepal

Forehead designs, called tilakas, show a sadhus religious sectarian affiliations range from a simple daub of color to complex designs involving entire face. Vertical design of this sadhus tilaka shows to be a vaishnava, or follower of vishnu, preserver of universe. He is a benevolent gentle. gentility is reflected in worshippers devotess. application of a tilaka is usually done at start of each after bathing as a to sanctify body prepare it to receive divine. India

Siberian or amur tiger, panthera tigris altaica. Portrait of one year old tiger in snow; winter

CAMBODIA HIV+ couple making handicrafts. Toul Sambo village is a resettlement area outside of Phnom Penh. Set in rural tranquility surrounded by paddy fields, it is a peaceful place for its residents. A Caritas Cambodia project, it has two focus groups who live there. One group is largely HIV+ and used to reside in a Phnom Penh slum called Borey Kila, until they were evicted by the government who wanted to develop the land for offices and shopping malls. The other group consists of those made homeless when a river's bank subsided in their village, destroying their homes. At the home of Kea Nimal and Kem Sokhorn, both HIV+. They are very industrious working at home making paper bags and ornaments, some with recyclable materials. They can earn $12-$15 per 5-day working week, and live quite comfortably in their attractive home with TV, motor-cycle and other conveniences. They say they are much better off than in the crowded and unhealth slum of Borey Kila in Phnom Penh where they used to live. They get regular orders for the handicrafts they make. They stay healthy by taking ARVs, which are supplied free of charge by the Hope Organization. PHOTO by Sean Sprague

Amur tiger. Panthera tigris altaica. Portrait of one year old tiger (called cotto) in snow. Zurich zoo, zurich, switzerland

Sign for the town of Dinosaur in the far north west. Previously called Artesia, it was renamed in 1965 to capitalize on it's proximity to Dinosaur National Monument, North West, Colorado, USA

Street sign at Dinosaur in the far north west. Previously called Artesia, it was renamed in 1965 to capitalize on it's proximity to Dinosaur National Monument, North West, Colorado, USA

Small restaurant called The Lil Hut, Nassau, Bahamas, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Tourists riding camels in Wahiba Sands or Ramlat al-Wahiba (also called Sharqiya Sands) in Oman.

France, Alps, Hautesavoie, Chamonix, Skiing In The Vallee Blanche From Top Of Aiguille Du Midi Mountain, Place Called Les Seracs

Local Cachacaria where local drink called Chachaza is sold, Paraty, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil

Portrait of a Dikkop (burhinus capensis), also called a Tapiane.

Amur tiger. Panthera altaica. Captive. Portrait of one year old tigern (called cotto) in snow,winter. Zoo zurich, zurich, switzerland

Tourists riding camels in Wahiba Sands or Ramlat al-Wahiba (also called Sharqiya Sands) in Oman.

Usa, South West, Arizona & Utah, Navajo Reservation Of Monument Valley, Window In Red Rocks Called Suns Eye By Navajo

Spain, Andaloucia, Cadiz, Santa Cruz Church (Also Called The Old Cathedral), Religious Statues

Usa, South West, Utah, Arches National Park, View From Below The So Called Landscape Arch

Dinorwig power station visitor centre, called Electric Mountain, in Llanberis, Snowdonia, North Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

A close-up view of Saxifraga flagellaris, commonly called the spider plant in Svalbard, Norway

Underwater scenes from the lower Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Sur, Mexico. Shown here is a rock scallop, a highly prized food source called "callo" in Mexico.

Adult bull Orca - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing in the calm waters of Southeast Alaska, USA. Note the exceptionally tall dorsal fin - the field diagnostic for a mature male Orca.

A Mexican fisherman holds up a Jumbo Squid (Dosidicus gigas - also called the Humbolt squid) hand caught at night off the Baja Peninsula, in Santa Rosalia, Baja, Mexico

Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) pup (often called "weaners" once their mothers stop nursing them) on South Georgia Island in the Southern Ocean

Adult cape petrel (Daption capense) on the wing in and around the Antarctic peninsula. This petrel is sometimes also called the pintado petrel, the word pintado meaning "painted" in Spanish.

Spawning sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), also called red salmon or blueback salmon gathering to run upstream in the Mendenhall River just outside Juneau, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean

The best way to get around Kampala and the neighbouring towns is by using minibus-type taxis called matatus. From here you can go to almost anywhere in Uganda. A loud and colorful experience. Kampala, Uganda, East Africa

Coral reef and limestone islands. Misool, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. More info: This region is called the heart of marine biodiversity.

Adult cape petrel (Daption capense) on the wing in and around the Antarctic peninsula. This petrel is sometimes also called the pintado petrel, the word pintado meaning "painted" in Spanish.

Adult Orca female - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing near whale watching yacht in the calm waters of Southeast Alaska, USA. (Restricted Resolution - please contact us)

Adult Orca bull - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing near whale watching yacht in the calm waters of Southeast Alaska, USA.

A close-up view of Saxifraga flagellaris, commonly called the spider plant in Svalbard, Norway

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) in downy plumage (often called "okum boys") on South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean.

Spawning sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), also called red salmon or blueback salmon gathering to run upstream in the Mendenhall River just outside Juneau, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean

Spawning sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), also called red salmon or blueback salmon gathering to run upstream in the Mendenhall River just outside Juneau, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean

A possible new species of Orca (Killer Whale) called "Type B" Orca (with a proposed new scientific name of Orcinus nanus) traveling in the Lemaire Strait, Antarctica

Adult Rock Shag (also called Magellanic cormorants) (Phalacrocorax magellanicus) in the Falkland Islands

A Mexican fisherman holds up a Jumbo Squid (Dosidicus gigas - also called the Humbolt squid) hand caught at night off the Baja Peninsula, in Santa Rosalia, Baja, Mexico

Orca (Orcinus orca) - also called Killer Whale - surfacing near commercial fishing vessel in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada.

A possible new species of Orca (Killer Whale) called "Type B" Orca (with a proposed new scientific name of Orcinus nanus) traveling in the Lemaire Strait, Antarctica

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) in downy plumage (often called "okum boys") on South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean.

Adult Orca - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing near whale watching yacht in the calm waters of Southeast Alaska, USA.

Adult bull Orca - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing in the calm waters of Southeast Alaska, USA

Transient Orca (Orcinus orca) - also called Killer Whales - in tight pod formation in Chatham Strait, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean.

A possible new species of Orca (Killer Whale) called "Type B" Orca (with a proposed new scientific name of Orcinus nanus) traveling in the Lemaire Strait, Antarctica

Mexican fishing boats called pangas in the port town of Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, on the Baja Peninsula, Mexico.

Mexican fishing boats called pangas in the port town of Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, on the Baja Peninsula, Mexico.

Transient bull Orca (Orcinus orca) - also called Killer Whale - surfacing (fluke detail) in Stephen's Passage, Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean.

Northern Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) - also called Steller Sea Lions - hauled out in Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean. Note the animals in the foreground branded by researchers.

Adult Rock Shag (also called Magellanic cormorants) (Phalacrocorax magellanicus) in the Falkland Islands

Mexican fishing boats called pangas in the port town of Santa Rosalia, Baja California Sur, on the Baja Peninsula, Mexico.

Adult cape petrel (Daption capense) on the wing in and around the Antarctic peninsula. This petrel is sometimes also called the pintado petrel, the word pintado meaning "painted" in Spanish. (rr)

Adult Orca - also called Killer Whale - (Orcinus orca) surfacing in the calm waters of Southeast Alaska, USA. (Restricted Resolution - please contact us)

A close-up view of Saxifraga flagellaris, commonly called the spider plant in Svalbard, Norway

Adult cape petrel (Daption capense) on the wing in and around the Antarctic Peninsula. This petrel is sometimes also called the pintado petrel, the word pintado meaning "painted" in Spanish.

Pelagic crab (Pleuroncodes planipes) off the Baja Peninsula, Mexico. This crab is often called the red tuna crab.

Soldiers called up to help with the clear up near Cockermouth Main Street on Saturday morning after the floodwaters had receded, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Soldiers called up to help with the clear up near Cockermouth Main Street on Saturday morning after the floodwaters had receded, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) in downy plumage (often called "okum boys") on South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean.

Adult cape petrel (Daption capense) on the wing in and around the Antarctic peninsula. This petrel is sometimes also called the pintado petrel, the word pintado meaning "painted" in Spanish.

Adult cape petrel (Daption capense) on the wing in and around the Antarctic peninsula. This petrel is sometimes also called the pintado petrel, the word pintado meaning "painted" in Spanish.

Adult cape petrel (Daption capense) on the wing in and around the Antarctic peninsula. This petrel is sometimes also called the pintado petrel, the word pintado meaning (painted) in Spanish. (rr)

Northern Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) - also called Steller Sea Lions - hauled out in Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean.