At El Rosario sanctuary, within the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, during the harsh winter months, millions of monarch butterflies gather in a warm embrace, transforming the oyamel fir trees into a vibrant mosaic of colors. The golden rays penetrating the forest create a ma...
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A storm rages over the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve in Mexico. This arid realm, home to the planet's richest variety of cacti, faces a dangerous threat from climate change.
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As the sun sets, the enchanting 'blue hour' descends upon N'gouja Beach, home to green turtles. These majestic creatures, abundant in the Mayotte lagoon of the Indian Ocean, are familiar with human company, often approachable by day, yet they vanish as night falls.
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An adult male Agile frog (Rana dalmatina), likely taking a well-deserved rest after mating. Surrounding him are the masses of eggs, a testament to his contribution to the cycle of life.
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Sometimes, camera trap photography surprises us with unexpected treasures. What began as an attempt to capture a deer beneath the stars in Western Norway turned into an extraordinary encounter: a fox gracefully illuminated by the dancing northern lights.
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The Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico boasts the world's largest underground river system. Its vast network of tunnels showcases intricate and fragile formations carved over 20 glaciation cycles.
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As the Mediterranean sun sets, it sparks the senses for those who contemplate it: scents, breezes, colors, water, salt. Amidst the harsh beauty of Mar Menor, Murcia, behold the mesmerizing dance of a jellyfish during this enchanting hour.
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Dead herrings are trapped in a plastic packaging net among thawing sea ice chunks near Pietarsaari, along the west coast of finland on May 3, 2023, during late spring as the sea ice gradually melts.
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Intrigued by Mount Etna's subtle activity suggesting a potential new eruption, Gianluca journeyed to the site for a close-up observation. Arriving just in time, he documented the breathtaking eruptive spectacle on December 1, 2023. The event was marked by powerful explosions and...
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A thriving community of fluorescent hard coral illuminates a shallow tide pool off Lord Howe Island, the southernmost coral reef in the world. These corals, adorned with fluorescent pigments for sun protection, emit a mesmerizing glow when illuminated with blue or ultraviolet lig...
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In Antarctica, a solitary Gentoo penguin stands atop an ice island in the sea.
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A glimmer of hope radiates from this turtle as it returns to the ocean after laying its eggs in the turtle reserve in Oman. With the ongoing threat of extinction looming over its species, there is a sense of optimism that its efforts will contribute to the survival and proliferat...
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Lake Bogoria, an alkaline lake situated in a volcanic region within a half-graben basin south of Lake Baringo, hosts one of the world's largest populations of lesser flamingos.
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Intimate and creatively composed, this photo seeks to capture the contrast between the movement of the particles and the stillness of the flowers. As the particles dance gracefully and swiftly amidst a composition of primroses, the scene was meticulously arranged to generate curr...
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The rivers of Iceland flow from the glaciers to the oceans, carving paths across the volcanic terrain that resemble the veins of the land when viewed from above. Along their journey, they carry essential nutrients for the ecosystem in the form of sediment.
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In Norway, I climbed Gjertvasstind for the grand finale of the Light Lines Project, set against the rugged backdrop of Hurrungane. On May 4th, under ideal conditions and a radiant full moon, we seized the perfect moment to immortalize the beauty of Hurrungane through three synchr...
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In June 2019, while shooting the Milky Way at Capo Spartivento in southern Sardinia, Italy, I noticed a distant storm approaching from Africa, presumably Tunisia, with lightning striking every 2 minutes. Quickly setting up my tripod, I seized the opportunity to capture some shots...
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A breathtaking autumn scene in Denali National Park captures the essence of the first heavy snowfall heralding the onset of winter. The pristine landscape, adorned in vibrant fall hues, is now blanketed in a delicate layer of snow, marking a magical transition between seasons.
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