By Tom Walmsley Did you know that one in three mouthfuls of our food depends on bugs? Strawberries, coffee, chocolate and apples, to name just a few, would […]
Month: June 2014
Stock photography masterclass
Ever wanted to make money from your photography? Or perhaps you are a professional shooter who wants to up your game? On Thursday the 3rd of July, […]
Mountain biker
We love this photo of a mountain biker riding on a trail in the Alps, by Hauke Dressler. It was taken in Alpspitz, Bavaria, Germany. (LOOK/Robert Harding) […]
European wildcats
Heavier and with thicker fur than the domestic cat, the European wildcat lives in the grasslands and forests of Europe. In many regions, including Scotland, […]
12 quirky football photos
In the midst of World Cup fever, here are some of our favourite quirky football photos from our collection. Enjoy! Football pitch hat at Royal Ascot […]
Spider monkeys
Spiders monkeys are an extremely intelligent but threatened species with very long limbs and tails. In the wild they can be found in rainforests in Central and South […]
Inti Raymi festival
The Festival of Inti Raymi (which means festival of the sun) brings crowds onto the streets in the Andean villages of Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and […]
US flag retirement ceremonies
Every year on US Flag Day (14th June) veterans and scout troops hold ceremonies to ‘retire’ old and worn flags by burning them. The rules dictate […]
Blue Grotto
The spectacular Blue Grotto is a sea cave on the island of Capri in Southern Italy. What makes it special is that it is flooded […]
Marine iguana
The marine iguana is a striking looking lizard found on the Galapagos Islands. It is the only lizard that can forage in the sea, and is able to […]
Dragon boat races
Dragon boat racing is an ancient sport that is still extremely popular in China. Last week Dragon boat races filled Hong Kong’s harbour with noise and […]
Free climber jumping
We love this great photo made up of a series of shots captured as a free climber jumps into the sea in Mallorca, Spain. Photo by Hermann […]
The disappearing islands
This year World Environment Day (5th June 2014) focusses on the world’s most vulnerable islands. As the climate warms and polar ice caps melt, rising sea levels are threatening […]
African lions
Amazing wildlife photography duo Ann and Steve Toon regularly travel to the African wilderness to photograph lions. We chose some of their most expressive photos of these […]
Croatia in pictures
Croatia is one of the Mediterranean’s most fashionable destinations. Picture perfect fishing villages, more than a thousand islands in sparkling blue seas and a splash of […]
The pilgrimage to El Rocío
The Romería (pilgrimage) de Rocío is Spain’s largest and most spectacular pilgrimage. Thousands of pilgrims walk through the countryside to the village of El Rocío in Almonte, […]