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Lime Kiln Lighthouse on San Juan Island, Washington state, USA
Lime Kiln Lighthouse on San Juan Island, Washington state, USA
Ships, storms and changing technology have come and gone, but the light remains. On Washington"s San Juan Island, Lime Kiln Lighthouse has overlooked Haro Strait since 1919. Perched on a rocky bluff, its white flash continues to guide vessels through one of the Pacific Northwest"s most important inland waterways. The lighthouse stands within Lime Kiln Point State Park, widely regarded as one of the world"s best places to watch wild orcas from shore, with whales sometimes passing remarkably close to the coast.Desktop Version
A group of elephants, Amboseli National Park, Kenya
A group of elephants, Amboseli National Park, Kenya
A line of elephants emerges from the morning haze, calves keeping pace beside older relatives as they head towards a marsh. In Amboseli National Park, scenes like this unfold every day, shaped by water hidden beneath the ground. Meltwater from Mount Kilimanjaro filters through volcanic rock before surfacing as springs that keep the park"s wetlands alive, even when the surrounding plains are dry. These permanent water sources sustain elephants, buffaloes, hippos and many other animals, while acacia woodland and open grassland support predators such as lions and cheetahs.Desktop Version
Perseid meteor shower over Teide Observatory, Tenerife, Spain
Perseid meteor shower over Teide Observatory, Tenerife, Spain
When darkness falls over Tenerife, Spain, the stars take centre stage. Perched high on the slopes of Mount Teide, Teide Observatory is one of the world"s leading solar observatories and among the best places in Europe for astronomical research. Opened in 1964 at an altitude of about 2,390 metres, it benefits from clear skies, dry air and minimal light pollution for much of the year, making it ideal for observing the sun by day and the night sky after sunset.Desktop Version
Aerial view of Palmanova, a fortress city in Friuli, Italy
Aerial view of Palmanova, a fortress city in Friuli, Italy
From above, Palmanova looks less like a town and more like a carefully drawn star set into the plains of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Founded by the Republic of Venice in 1593, this fortress city was designed for defence, order and spectacle. Its streets radiate from a central square, while its walls are shaped into a precise nine-pointed pattern. That geometry was no accident. Palmanova became one of the most influential models of early modern military architecture. It was protected by concentric fortifications built first under Venice and later strengthened and expanded during the Napoleonic period.Desktop Version
Infinity Bridge in Stockton-on-Tees, England
Infinity Bridge in Stockton-on-Tees, England
At first glance, it"s just a bridge. Then the reflection changes everything. Infinity Bridge spans the River Tees in Stockton-on-Tees, England, where its two striking steel arches and their reflections create the shape of an infinity symbol, inspiring its name. Opened in 2009, the pedestrian and cycle bridge was designed by Expedition Engineering with architect Spence Associates as part of the regeneration of the town"s riverside. Stretching 240 metres, its tied-arch structure combines engineering efficiency with a distinctive visual identity.Desktop Version
Pedra Furada, Jericoacoara, Brazil
Pedra Furada, Jericoacoara, Brazil
Some landscapes are shaped not by people, but by the steady forces of nature over thousands of years. That"s exactly the story of Pedra Furada in Jericoacoara, in the Brazilian state of Ceará. Wind and sea gradually carved this natural arch, which has become one of the region"s most recognisable landmarks. Located within Jericoacoara National Park, the arch stands along the coast and frames the Atlantic Ocean. From July into early August, visitors gather to watch its most famous spectacle, when the setting sun aligns with the opening in the rock, shining through it for a few minutes before dipping below the horizon.Desktop Version
False clownfish off Cabilao Island, Bohol, Philippines
False clownfish off Cabilao Island, Bohol, Philippines
Location matters. Just ask the false clownfish seen in the image at Lighthouse Reef, near Cabilao Island, Philippines. In these tropical waters packed with hungry mouths and fierce competition, they"ve secured prime real estate: a sea anemone armed with thousands of microscopic stinging cells.Desktop Version
Wildlife crossing near Zakrzów, Poland
Wildlife crossing near Zakrzów, Poland
Roads have made travel faster for people but created new challenges for wildlife. Highways often cut across their regular migration routes, increasing collisions, fragmenting habitats and isolating animal populations. Wildlife crossings, also known as ecoducts, were developed to reconnect these landscapes. They include vegetated bridges over roads and tunnels beneath them, allowing animals to cross safely while reducing the risk of vehicle collisions. Some of the earliest modern examples appeared in France during the 1950s, while the Netherlands later expanded the idea with wide, green bridges designed to blend into the surrounding landscape.Desktop Version
Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States
Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States
Where two great deserts meet, Joshua Tree National Park reveals a stark, mesmerising landscape shaped by wind, time and extremes. In Southern California, the higher Mojave Desert merges with the hotter, lower Colorado Desert, creating a unique blend of ecosystems and remarkable biodiversity.Desktop Version
An orca near the Chilkat Mountains, Lynn Canal, Alaska, USA
An orca near the Chilkat Mountains, Lynn Canal, Alaska, USA
An orca breaks the surface of Lynn Canal against the backdrop of the snow-capped Chilkat Mountains in Southeast Alaska, United States. Also known as the killer whale, the orca is the largest member of the dolphin family and one of the ocean"s most recognisable predators. Alaska"s Inside Passage provides abundant feeding grounds, sustaining salmon runs and a rich variety of marine life that supports these remarkable animals.Desktop Version
Winding road of Julier Pass, Switzerland
Winding road of Julier Pass, Switzerland
Some mountain roads become destinations in their own right, and Julier Pass is one of them. This Swiss mountain pass rises to 2,284 metres and has linked Alpine valleys along a route used for nearly 2,000 years. Its story began long before modern traffic. No guardrails, no pavement—just a route used by Roman travellers, merchants and messengers. Archaeological finds near the summit, including countless coins and two Roman soapstone columns, suggest there was once a sanctuary or stopping place for those tackling the climb.Desktop Version
Common blue butterfly
Common blue butterfly
That quick glimpse of blue fluttering through a field has a story that begins much earlier, with a tiny caterpillar and a surprising survival trick. The common blue is found across Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia, feeding on flower nectar as an adult. It starts life as a small egg, often placed by a female on a host plant such as bird"s-foot trefoil. The real surprise comes during its caterpillar stage, when ants play an unexpected role in its survival. After hatching, the caterpillar feeds on leaves before entering the next stage of its transformation. Along the way, it produces a sugary substance called honeydew that ants feed on. As a way of saying thanks, the ants may protect the caterpillar from predators.Desktop Version
Brown bear fishing in river, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA
Brown bear fishing in river, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA
In Alaska, some of the world"s wildest wildlife spectacles unfold far from cities and roads. At Katmai National Park, brown bears line the river, and when the salmon jump, the show begins. Created in 1918 after the dramatic 1912 Novarupta volcanic eruption, the park protects more than 16,000 square kilometres of wilderness, including active volcanoes, tundra and salmon-rich rivers.Desktop Version
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, United States
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, United States
The Brooklyn Bridge doesn"t just connect Manhattan and Brooklyn—it bridges history, engineering and a few surprising stories too. Opened in 1883 after 14 years of construction, it became the world"s first steel-wire suspension bridge, forever changing the way New Yorkers crossed the East River.Desktop Version
Redwood National and State Parks, California, United States
Redwood National and State Parks, California, United States
The walk begins with a patch of sunlight on the trail, then the redwoods seem to close around the path. Today"s image from Redwood National and State Parks in California, USA, shows the scene many visitors remember most: towering trunks, ferns underfoot and moss clinging to fallen wood. The parks take their name from the coast redwood, Sequoia sempervirens, whose thick, reddish bark helps protect it from fire. After decades of extensive logging, Redwood National Park was created in 1968 and later expanded in 1978 to strengthen protection for old-growth forests.Desktop Version
Auroras over Kirkjufell, Iceland
Auroras over Kirkjufell, Iceland
As darker nights return to Iceland, visitors will soon look to the skies for a chance to see the aurora borealis. Better known as the northern lights, this luminous phenomenon occurs when particles from the sun interact with gases high in Earth"s atmosphere, creating shimmering ribbons of green, pink, purple and sometimes red light. Iceland"s northern location and increasingly dark autumn and winter nights make it one of the world"s premier destinations for aurora viewing.Desktop Version
Lesser flamingo flock at sunrise, Lake Magadi, Kenya
Lesser flamingo flock at sunrise, Lake Magadi, Kenya
Imagine a world without the natural wonders that hold about 90% of Earth"s surface freshwater. Lakes are among our planet"s most valuable resources. More than 117 million lakes cover nearly 4% of Earth"s land surface, yet many face growing pressure from pollution, overuse and climate change.Desktop Version