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Ruins of Dunseverick Castle, Northern Ireland
Ruins of Dunseverick Castle, Northern Ireland
At Dunseverick Castle, history hangs on—literally. Wall fragments cling to a basalt stack above the Atlantic, proving that even ruins can hold their ground. Two thousand years ago, it marked the end of the Slige Midluachra, one of Ireland"s five great roads, linking travellers to the royal seat at Hill of Tara. In the 5th century, Saint Patrick is said to have visited and baptised a local man, Olcán, here. Tradition holds that the Lia Fáil (Stone of Destiny), used for crowning Irish kings, was taken from this shore for Scotland.Desktop Version
Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Set in Guatemala"s western highlands, Lake Atitlán fills a vast volcanic caldera. Its deep blue waters are framed by steep crater walls and the cone-shaped volcanoes Atitlán, Tolimán and San Pedro. Wooden piers stretch into the still lake, emphasising the contrast between its calm surface and the rugged terrain shaped by volcanic activity.Desktop Version
Pink apple blossoms, Avila Beach, California, United States
Pink apple blossoms, Avila Beach, California, United States
Spring brings apple trees to life with clouds of soft pink blossoms. Their delicate petals brighten orchards and hillsides, standing out against clear blue skies as the season shifts from winter towards warmer days. These blooms attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, helping fruit trees produce the apples that will grow later in the year.Desktop Version
Old city wall of Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon, South Korea
Old city wall of Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon, South Korea
As night settles over Suwon, South Korea, the old city wall pictured here shows that function doesn"t necessarily cancel out beauty—it can create it. Built between 1794 and 1796 under King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty, Hwaseong Fortress was more than a barrier. It was policy in stone: a reform-minded push for a leaner, better-run state, driven by practicality and a deeply personal motive. Jeongjo ordered its construction to honour his father while strengthening a kingdom that wanted smarter systems, not just thicker walls.Desktop Version
Skradinski Buk Waterfall, Krka National Park, Croatia
Skradinski Buk Waterfall, Krka National Park, Croatia
Water is the architect of Krka National Park in Croatia, shaping emerald pools and layered waterfalls along the Krka River. Today"s image highlights Skradinski Buk, the park"s most famous waterfall system, where multiple streams spill over travertine terraces in a dense forest near the village of Lozovac.Desktop Version
World Donkey Day
World Donkey Day
World Donkey Day celebrates one of humanity"s most quietly capable partners. Donkeys have worked alongside people for thousands of years, prized for their endurance, sharp memory and sure-footed confidence on rugged ground. Often mistaken for stubborn, they are actually careful thinkers—pausing to assess risk rather than rushing into trouble.Desktop Version
International Bat Appreciation Day
International Bat Appreciation Day
On 17 April, International Bat Appreciation Day flips its cape to the planet"s night shift: bats. With more than 1,400 species on every continent except Antarctica, these winged mammals keep ecosystems balanced. They"ve been on Earth for over 50 million years, and only three species are true vampires. Found only in the Americas, these bats feed on blood, while the rest survive on insects, fruit, nectar or pollen. In Texas, Bracken Cave can host up to 20 million Mexican free-tailed bats in summer. Many gulp crop pests, cutting pesticide use; others pollinate wild agaves and disperse seeds that help forests rebound.Desktop Version
Hawksbill Mountain, Shenandoah National Park, United States
Hawksbill Mountain, Shenandoah National Park, United States
How high is high enough for a great view? In the eastern United States, it doesn"t take much. Hawksbill Mountain is the highest point in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, United States, at more than 1,200 metres, showing how these older mountains rely on openness, not elevation. The park"s establishment in 1935 involved reforestation after extensive farming and logging. Today, much of that land has returned to forest, supporting mixed hardwoods, mountain laurel and rhododendron. What else? Some of the rocks found here date back over 1 billion years, among the oldest in the state. The park shelters over 200 bird species and 32 species of fish and remains dog-friendly, allowing pets in campgrounds and on most trails.Desktop Version
The glass dome of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Italy
The glass dome of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Italy
Designed by architect Giuseppe Mengoni and completed in 1877, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, Italy, is one of the world"s oldest and most famous shopping arcades. Located between Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Scala, it features a stunning glass-and-iron roof and an elegant, octagonal layout. Affectionately known as "Milan"s living room," the Galleria is home to high-end boutiques, historic cafés such as Caffè Biffi and Camparino in Galleria and renowned restaurants.Desktop Version
International Tea Day
International Tea Day
International Tea Day celebrates a drink that connects daily rituals to ancient landscapes. Just one look at the terraced tea fields of Sichuan Province, China, shows how deep those roots run. This misty region in southwest China is one of the earliest centres of tea culture, where people drank and cultivated tea more than 2,000 years ago. On nearby Mengding Mountain, a scholar named Wu Lizhen planted some of the world"s first managed tea gardens during the Han Dynasty, laying the groundwork for generations of growers.Desktop Version
European Day of Parks
European Day of Parks
The European Day of Parks celebrates protected areas across the continent, marking the creation of Europe"s first national parks in 1909. It serves as a reminder that many of today"s most iconic landscapes exist because of long-term conservation efforts. Today"s image highlights a prime example of this legacy: Tre Cime Nature Park in northern Italy.Desktop Version
Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi, United States
Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi, United States
Today"s image features the Natchez Trace Parkway near Tupelo, United States. Long before modern maps, bison and other large animals carved the first paths here, later followed by Native Americans and, much later, "Kaintuck" traders walking hundreds of kilometres home after selling goods along the Mississippi. The route reflects around 10,000 years of human history and even links to Andrew Jackson, who travelled it during the War of 1812.Desktop Version
International Day for Biological Diversity
International Day for Biological Diversity
Observed each year on 22 May, International Day for Biological Diversity is a global reminder that life on Earth is richer—and more fragile—than it appears. Established by the United Nations, today highlights why protecting plants, animals and ecosystems matters for food, medicine, climate stability and everyday well-being.Desktop Version
Earth Day
Earth Day
Earth Day didn"t knock gently. It kicked the door wide open. In 1970, oilsoaked beaches, burning rivers and toxic air mobilised millions into street protests. When looking away was no longer an option, conservation was forced onto political agendas, sparking landmark environmental laws and flipping planetcare from fringe concern to global priority. Every 22 April, over 190 countries pause, reflect and reassess.Desktop Version
Formentor Lighthouse, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Formentor Lighthouse, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
At Mallorca"s far northern tip, in Spain"s Balearic Islands, the Formentor Lighthouse stands on the sheer cliffs of Cap de Formentor. This exposed headland is often called the "Meeting of the Winds." Built in 1863 and first lit on 30 September of that year, the lighthouse rises more than 200 metres above the Mediterranean Sea and is reached by a narrow, switchback road more than 10 kilometres from Port de Pollença. Under your feet is pale limestone—rock formed from ancient marine life and later lifted and carved by erosion into dramatic faces, sea caves and natural arches. This rugged geology gives rise to the area"s stark beauty and sense of isolation. Want to earn the view? Follow one of the peninsula"s hiking routes or tackle the short, steep climb to Talaia d"Albercutx for a watchtower panorama before continuing to the lighthouse. Keep an eye on the slopes: wild goats, descended from early domestic herds, spring across the ledges with effortless balance.Desktop Version
Gandhi Jayanti
Gandhi Jayanti
Not every freedom fighter carried a weapon. He carried an idea. Gandhi Jayanti marks the birth of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, born in Porbandar, India, in 1869. He became a key leader of India"s independence movement through satyagraha, his philosophy of truth and non-violent resistance. His 1930 Salt March showed how something as ordinary as salt could become a powerful symbol of protest. His influence eventually reached far beyond India, inspiring movements built around peaceful resistance.Desktop Version
Endangered Species Day
Endangered Species Day
Brains, brawn and a serious case of going deep—the sperm whale isn"t here for surface-level living. This Endangered Species Day, meet a giant that thinks big and dives deeper.Desktop Version
Snowy egret preening, Florida, United States
Snowy egret preening, Florida, United States
Poetic name, poetic appearance. Meet the snowy egret, whose all-white plumage and bright yellow "slippers" on black legs give it a striking look. Once nearly wiped out by demand for its delicate breeding-season feathers—soft, lacy plumes prized for fashionable hats—conservation efforts saved its plumage.Desktop Version
Pitigliano, Tuscany, Italy
Pitigliano, Tuscany, Italy
Perched on a tufa ridge in southern Tuscany, Italy, Pitigliano is a small town with a big personality. Its roots stretch back to Etruscan times, and the winding streets still echo the past, from medieval fortifications to Renaissance palaces. Walking through its narrow alleys, you can feel centuries of life carved into the stone, while small piazzas invite pauses for coffee or gelato. This enduring treasure is often called "Little Jerusalem" for its historic Jewish quarter, where a synagogue and historic cemetery tell stories of a once-thriving community.Desktop Version
1953 Mount Everest Expedition
1953 Mount Everest Expedition
In Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal, Mount Everest rises into view, calm and unmoved as evening settles in. But on 29 May, 1953, that stillness was broken. After years of planning and weeks of climbing, New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay reached the summit. At more than 8,800 metres above sea level, they became the first people known to have stood at Earth"s highest point.Desktop Version
Mallard duck
Mallard duck
At daybreak, the mallard glides over the still water like a brush across a canvas. Its shimmering plumage—emerald-green head in the male, speckled brown coat in the female—catches the first light. It can be seen from the marshes of the Camargue to the urban canals of Amsterdam, a faithful companion of Europe"s aquatic landscapes.Desktop Version
Pollinator Week
Pollinator Week
Zoom in on the small transaction that keeps landscapes alive: a butterfly on a yellow flower, sipping nectar. While it feeds, pollen dusts its body and hitches a ride to the next bloom—one of the quiet ways flowering plants reproduce. Pollinators are not only bees. Butterflies, birds, bats, beetles and many others help move pollen, supporting wild plants and many of the fruits and vegetables we eat.Desktop Version
World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day
Today is World Oceans Day, so follow the lead of a creature that goes wherever the water takes it. Want to spot a lion"s mane jellyfish? Look in cold northern seas. Its bell is split into eight lobes, and beneath it hang long tentacles and oral arms. As it drifts with the current, stinging cells snare plankton and small fish. For humans, the sting can be painful. Reactions vary, and even a washed-up tentacle can still hurt. The rule is simple: admire it, then leave it alone. Some lion"s manes in Arctic waters have bells more than 1.8 metres across, but most sightings are smaller animals near shore after storms or strong currents.Desktop Version
Rice fields at Sapa, Lào Cai, Vietnam
Rice fields at Sapa, Lào Cai, Vietnam
Sunlight cuts through drifting clouds and settles on the terraced slopes of Sapa, where rice fields cascade down the mountainsides like a living staircase. Located in Vietnam"s Lào Cai province, this highland region is shaped as much by human hands as by nature. Generations of farmers from local ethnic communities such as the Hmong have carved and maintained these terraces for centuries, guiding water across steep hillsides to sustain each growing season.Desktop Version
Hnausapollur crater lake, Fjallabak Nature Reserve, Iceland
Hnausapollur crater lake, Fjallabak Nature Reserve, Iceland
From above, the lake"s smooth surface contrasts sharply with the rugged ground surrounding it. Hnausapollur crater lake—also known as Bláhylur—lies in the heart of Fjallabak Nature Reserve, a remote area of Iceland"s highlands shaped more by volcanic activity than by human settlement. The crater formed when magma met groundwater, triggering an explosion that carved out the circular basin visible today.Desktop Version