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Field of kochia plants, China
Field of kochia plants, China
In today"s image, kochia plants spread across the landscape in China in shades of green and deep red. Native to parts of Eurasia, kochia was introduced to the United States in the late 1800s as an ornamental plant and a source of material for broom making. Its ability to withstand drought, heat, saline soils and low rainfall helped it spread across the Great Plains and much of the American West.Desktop Version
Cadini di Misurina, Dolomites, Veneto, Italy
Cadini di Misurina, Dolomites, Veneto, Italy
The image captures the jagged skyline of Cadini di Misurina at sunrise in Veneto, northeastern Italy. Visitors heading towards nearby Tre Cime di Lavaredo often come for the famous route only to find their attention hijacked by the Cadini. Part of the Dolomites, these needle-like peaks reaching more than 2,800 metres at their highest point seem sculpted for drama. The twist? They started out as ancient coral reefs.Desktop Version
California sea lions, offshore Mexico, Pacific Ocean
California sea lions, offshore Mexico, Pacific Ocean
A day at the beach is rarely quiet when California sea lions are around. With their booming barks, playful personalities and a knack for stealing the spotlight, these marine mammals know how to put on a show.Desktop Version
Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte dAzur, France
Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte dAzur, France
In September, the French Riviera is bathed in softer light, and the Mediterranean vegetation begins to regain its vibrancy. Along the coast, rosemary, wild thyme and Aleppo pine scent the air, while sailboats drift across the sheltered waters of Villefranche-sur-Mer.Desktop Version
Aerial view of Olvera, Andalusia, Spain
Aerial view of Olvera, Andalusia, Spain
Ever wondered why Andalusia is one of Spain"s best-known regions? Flamenco, tapas, Moorish architecture and extensive olive groves all play a part. Beyond its famous cities, you"ll find historic places like Olvera. Surrounded by more than 2 million olive trees, this village developed as a strategic frontier settlement shaped by centuries of change. The Castle of Olvera still watches over the town, while the Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation dominates the skyline below. Visit La Cilla Cultural Center to discover Olvera"s medieval history and traditions.Desktop Version
Gabit Keni Beach near Ankola, Karnataka
Gabit Keni Beach near Ankola, Karnataka
When people think of South India, they often picture spice trade routes, classical music, folk traditions and a coastline shaped by centuries of maritime life. Follow Karnataka"s Arabian Sea coast to the quieter shores of Gabit Keni Beach near Ankola, where fishing remains part of everyday life.Desktop Version
Beech tree in a cereal field, Hampshire, England
Beech tree in a cereal field, Hampshire, England
A beech tree stands alone amid golden fields near East Meon in Hampshire, providing a striking focal point in the rolling landscape of England"s South Downs National Park. Agriculture has shaped these chalk hills for centuries, and farming remains an important part of the region today. The area"s free-draining chalk soils support extensive arable farming, with wheat and barley among the most common crops. Throughout the summer, these crops ripen in the fields before harvest transforms the countryside into a patchwork of gold and stubble.Desktop Version
Old Town Hall, Bamberg, Germany
Old Town Hall, Bamberg, Germany
Perched above the Regnitz River, Bamberg"s Old Town Hall is one of Germany"s most distinctive landmarks. According to local legend, the town"s bishop refused to give citizens land for their town hall, so they created their own artificial island in the river by driving wooden piles into the riverbed. The building that rose there became a symbol of civic independence and remains one of Bavaria"s most photographed scenes.Desktop Version
Lake Fyans, Grampians National Park, Victoria, Australia
Lake Fyans, Grampians National Park, Victoria, Australia
At first glance, today"s image looks more like a drowned woodland than a lake. Bare tree trunks emerge from the water, their reflections stretching across the surface as the Grampians glow in the distance. This is Lake Fyans, a man-made off-stream reservoir at the foot of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park in Victoria, Australia. Part of the regional Wimmera-Mallee water supply system, it also draws anglers with its brown and rainbow trout and trophy-sized redfin.Desktop Version
Khairul Manazil, New Delhi
Khairul Manazil, New Delhi
Delhi has no shortage of monuments built by emperors. But opposite Purana Qila stands one that tells a different story. Built in 1561–62, Khairul Manazil was commissioned by Maham Anga, Emperor Akbar"s powerful foster mother and wet nurse. Its name, meaning "the most auspicious of houses," has a clever hidden detail. The Persian letters of Khairul Manazil form a chronogram corresponding to 969 AH, the Islamic calendar year of its completion.Desktop Version
Westerheversand Lighthouse, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Westerheversand Lighthouse, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Rising above the salt marshes along Germany"s North Sea coast, Westerheversand Lighthouse is instantly recognisable for its distinctive red-and-white stripes. Built between 1906 and 1908 on 127 heavy wooden piles driven into the sand, the 40-metre cast-iron tower has stood on the Eiderstedt Peninsula for more than a century, guiding ships through the North Sea. Two identical white keeper"s cottages flank the beacon, adding to its storybook appearance.Desktop Version
Coyote Buttes, Arizona, United States
Coyote Buttes, Arizona, United States
Waves usually belong to the ocean. In northern Arizona, United States, they rise from the desert instead. The swirling sandstone formations of Coyote Buttes, part of Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, were shaped by ancient dunes and millions of years of erosion, creating a landscape that seems to ripple even while standing still.Desktop Version
Beach huts, Southwold, Suffolk Heritage Coast, England
Beach huts, Southwold, Suffolk Heritage Coast, England
Along England"s east coast, the Suffolk Heritage Coast blends windswept heaths, marshes, shingle beaches and expansive North Sea views. One of its best-known towns is Southwold, where water and history are inseparable. Almost encircled by the sea, the River Blyth and surrounding wetlands, the town occupies a slender peninsula shaped by centuries of fishing, trade and life at the edge of the water.Desktop Version
Surathkal Beach, Karnataka
Surathkal Beach, Karnataka
At Surathkal Beach, the waves aren"t the only things making an impression. A lighthouse watches over the shore, a historic temple keeps centuries-old legends alive and, until recently, a stranded ship added an unexpected chapter to its story.Desktop Version
Building detail of Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Building detail of Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Stand in Registan Square and it"s easy to see why it is considered the architectural heart of Samarkand—one of Central Asia"s oldest cities. This plaza in Uzbekistan is framed by three magnificent madrasas—Islamic centres of learning—whose soaring portals draw the eye upwards. Yet some of the square"s greatest treasures reveal themselves only when you look closer.Desktop Version
International Whale Shark Day
International Whale Shark Day
Today, International Whale Shark Day makes room for the world"s largest fish. Despite their name, whale sharks are not whales but fish, reaching lengths of up to 18 metres and weighing around 18 tonnes. Found in warm tropical seas, they glide through the water with their mouths open, filtering plankton, fish eggs and other tiny prey. This species" distinctive white-spot patterns are unique to each individual, much like human fingerprints.Desktop Version
Aerial view of surfers, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Aerial view of surfers, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Off the coast of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil, the image captures a familiar ritual: surfers waiting beyond the breaking waves, their boards rising and falling with the Atlantic. From above, almost nothing seems to happen. But that"s when the real work begins.Desktop Version
Mont-Saint‑Michel during high tide, Normandy, France
Mont-Saint‑Michel during high tide, Normandy, France
At sunset, Mont-Saint‑Michel rises from the waters of Normandy, France, like a fortress shaped by the sea. Perched on a rocky tidal island, the abbey and village stand at the centre of one of Europe"s most dramatic coastal settings. Twice a day, the sea retreats to reveal vast stretches of sand before surging back to reclaim the landscape. At high tide, the mount becomes an island once again. For centuries, travellers timed their journeys to this rhythm, crossing the flats when conditions allowed and watching the sea return hours later.Desktop Version
World Lake Day
World Lake Day
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, providing clean water, supporting wildlife, regulating climate and sustaining communities worldwide. Recognising their importance, the United Nations designated 27 August as World Lake Day, first observed in 2025. Earth is home to more than 117 million lakes covering nearly 4% of its land surface. Together, they sustain countless ecosystems, while Lake Baikal in Russia alone holds about one-fifth of the world"s surface liquid freshwater. Yet many lakes face growing pressure from pollution, overuse and climate change.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 charged particles from the sun collide with oxygen and nitrogen high in Earth"s atmosphere, creating shimmering ribbons of green, pink, purple and sometimes red light. From September to April, Iceland"s northern location and long winter nights make it one of the world"s finest places to witness the display.Desktop Version
Redwood National and State Parks, California, United States
Redwood National and State Parks, California, United States
Some places make you feel on top of the world. Redwood National and State Parks do the opposite—and that"s the point. Stand beneath these towering giants and you"ll quickly realise who"s really setting the bar high.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 in the United States—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
Brown bear, Katmai National Park, Alaska, United States
Brown bear, Katmai National Park, Alaska, United States
At Katmai National Park, crowd-pleasers don"t need a stage. Brown bears wait by the river, and when the salmon jump, the show begins.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 an unexpected partnership. The common blue butterfly (Polyommatus icarus), named after Icarus, the figure from Greek mythology, is found across Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia. It begins life as an egg laid on host plants such as common bird"s-foot trefoil. After hatching, the caterpillar feeds on the leaves before producing a sugary substance that attracts ants. In return for this sweet reward, the ants often protect the developing caterpillar from predators during one of the most vulnerable stages of its life. Depending on the climate, the species can produce two or three generations between spring and autumn.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. Rising to 2,284 metres, this Swiss mountain pass has linked Alpine valleys for nearly 2,000 years. Long before modern traffic, Roman travellers, merchants and messengers crossed its summit. Archaeological discoveries, including hundreds of Roman coins and the remains of two stone columns, suggest there was once a sanctuary or resting place for those making the climb. The summit also marks the major European watershed dividing the Rhine and Danube river basins.Desktop Version