The Discovery of Antarctica
2020 marks the 200th anniversary of the confirmed sighting of the seventh, and last to be discovered, continent of...
Category: Nature
Compelling portraits of mountain hares by Karen Deakin
Scottish photographer Karen Deakin recently shot these amazing portraits of mountain hares in her native Scotland. The species...
Alaska’s bountiful wildlife by Ashley Morgan
Nature photographer Ashley Morgan travelled through the wilds of Alaska photographing the amazing wildlife he found there, including...
Enchanting baby elephants by James Hager
Top nature photographer James Hager captured these wonderful images of baby elephants in South Africa’s Addo Elephant National...
El Chalten – Argentina’s hiking Mecca
Its iconic mountain vistas are hard to beat – a row of vertical granite towers rising up against a...
Disappearing red squirrels by Kevin Morgans
Wildlife photographer Kevin Morgans took these wonderful images of red squirrels in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, and in...
Photographing puffins on Skomer Island by Matthew Cattell
Matthew Cattell’s amazing image, entitled ‘Skomer Puffins’ received commended in the Landscape Photographer of the Year competition 2017....
A robertharding photographer’s rare encounter with elusive ‘Type D’ killer whales
robertharding nature photographer Michael Nolan had an amazing encounter with a pod of rare killer whales – known...
Amazing action photos of ospreys fishing by Garry Ridsdale
These dramatic images of ospreys fishing in Finland and Scotland were taken by expert travel and nature photographer...
Hardy Arctic foxes by James Hager
Passionate nature photographer James Hager photographed these amazing Arctic foxes in snowy Manitoba, Canada. This incredibly hardy animal...
New signing – wonderful wildlife photographer Tom Broadhurst
We are excited to welcome wildlife photographer Tom Broadhurst into the robertharding photography team. Tom is a travel,...
Amazing snow monkeys by Andrew Sproule
UK based travel and wildlife photographer Andrew Sproule travelled to Japan to photograph these incredible, strangely human snow...
The Aurora Borealis in Norway’s wild north by Roberto Moiola
Travel photographer Roberto Moiola, who specialises in wild, mountain landscapes, captured these amazing views of the Aurora Borealis...
The majestic lions of Tanzania by Ashley Morgan
Wildlife photographer Ashley Morgan captured these amazing images of the kings of the jungle in the Serengeti and...
Monkeys of the Simien Mountains by Michael Runkel
Travel photographer Michael Runkel took a journey to the majestic Simien Mountains of northern Ethiopia, home to a...
Characterful warthogs by James Hager
American wildlife photography master James Hager photographed these characterful warthogs in Tanzania and South Africa. The strange looking creatures belong...
Waiting for Bali’s Mount Agung to erupt
Last month tremors began on Mount Agung, Bali’s highest volcano, causing volcanologists to warn that it could erupt...
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness
‘Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun’ reads Keats’ famous poem, To Autumn. With...
Gliding Galapagos penguins by Michael Nolan
Experienced robertharding wildlife photographer Michael Nolan captured these incredible Galapagos penguins gliding through the seas off their island...
Fearsome Nile crocodiles by Ann and Steve Toon
These menacing-looking Nile crocodiles were photographed by Ann and Steve Toon on several trips to South Africa. The prehistoric-looking...
Karen Deakin wins CEPIC Stock Photography Award
We’re thrilled to announce that Karen Deakin, one of our latest signings, has won third prize in the...
Stunning kingfishers by Gary Cook
Renowned landscape and bird photographer Gary Cook captured these incredible pictures of kingfishers in the UK. These unmistakable...
Gorillas and their babies by Frans Lanting
Inspirational wildlife photographer Frans Lanting – hailed as one of the great nature photographers of our time – took...
Amazing tree frogs
There are over 800 species of tree frog and they come in an amazing range of colours. Their claw-shaped...
Get involved in Earth Day 2017
The 22nd of April is Earth Day, a global mission to build the world’s largest environmental movement, that began...
Amazing Arctic wolves by Janette Hill
Award-winning wildlife photographer Janette Hill photographed these wonderful Arctic wolves in Montana, US. Janette loves photographing nature and is passionate about...
Bluebell season in northern Europe
It’s bluebell season across the UK and northern Europe and these beautiful blooms can be found in woodlands and...
Michael Nolan shoots in the lush Peruvian Amazon
Wildlife and wilderness photographer Michael Nolan has been capturing the incredible animals of the Peruvian Amazon as well as...
Latest images by Landscape Photographer of the Year, Matthew Cattell
This incredible image of Brighton’s old ruined pier, photographed from within the whirl of a Starling murmuration, won...
Cheetahs and their cubs by Ann and Steve Toon
These wonderful shots of Cheetahs and their cubs were taken in South Africa’s famous national parks by our favourite...
Magical chameleons
Chameleons: These amazing lizards are known for their ability to change colour, but they have many other interesting traits,...
Majestic hawks and eagles by Janette Hill
These fantastic images of hawks and eagles were taken by our award-winning wildlife photographer Janette Hill, who is passionate...
Incredible lynxes by James Hager
American wildlife photography master James Hager photographed these beautiful lynxes in the United States. James has been capturing amazing images...
Fascinating hippos by Frans Lanting
Wildlife photographer Frans Lanting captured these beautiful pictures of the intriguing behaviour and amphibious lifestyle of these lumbering...
Lemurs by Matthew Williams-Ellis
These incredible furry primates were photographed by Matthew Williams-Ellis on his recent trip to Madagascar. Lemurs are endemic...
Baby porcupines by James Hager
These strange and charming baby porcupines – otherwise known as porcupettes – have course hair, which will eventually harden into...
The majestic eagles of Taiga Forest by Garry Ridsdale
Award winning travel and wildlife photographer Gerry Ridsdale took these fantastic photos of eagles in the Taiga Forest in...
Brown bears fishing for salmon by Michael Nolan
These wonderful photos featuring brown bears fishing for salmon in Katmai National Park, Alaska, were taken by wildlife...
Fascinating African wild cats by James Hager
These distinctive, large eared servals – a type of wild cat found in Africa – were photographed by our...
James Morgan wins Nature and Environment prize at TPOTY
Robert Harding photographer James Morgan – an award-winning film director and photojournalist – has won the Nature and Environment...
Characterful little owls by Ann and Steve Toon
Passionate wildlife photography duo Ann and Steve Toon have been photographing these distinctive little owls and their babies in the...
Adventures in the Dolomites by Roberto Moiola
Passionate about mountain landscapes, photographer Roberto Moiola – who has travelled extensively through Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia – captured...
Cheeky monkeys by Laura Grier
Travel photographer extraordinaire Laura Grier has captured these cheeky monkeys on her expeditions around India and South Africa. See...
Matt Frost’s close encounters with gorillas in Rwanda
Esteemed travel photographer Matt Frost took a trip to the the lush Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, where...
The beauty of New Zealand’s wilderness by John Alexander
UK based photographer John Alexander has been lucky enough to explore this tranquil, green country full of untouched forests, beaches,...
Adorable ground squirrels by Ann and Steve Toon
These cute ground squirrels in South Africa were snapped by wildlife photography duo Ann and Steve Toon. Over a decade ago the...
Majestic albatrosses by Michael Nolan
Wildlife photographer Michael Nolan photographed albatrosses of the coast of the Americas, including in the South Atlantic and the Galapagos...
David Gibbon wins CEPIC Stock Photography Award
We’re thrilled to announce that robertharding wildlife photographer David Gibbon has won an award at the second CEPIC...
Curious brown bear cubs by Janette Hill
Talented wildlife photographer Janette Hill captured these amazing brown bears and their curious cubs as they learnt to climb...
The rich wildlife of the Kalahari
The Kalahari Desert came into existence approximately sixty million years ago, at the time when the continent of Africa itself...
Charming orangutans by John Alexander
Globe-trotting photographer John Alexander photographed these gorgeous female orangutans with their babies in Sumatra, Indonesia, capturing their strikingly human...
New signing – brilliant wildlife photographer David Gibbon
We’re thrilled to sign wonderful wildlife photographer David Gibbon, whose enchanting images of animals have seen him shortlisted for the British Wildlife Photography...
The incredible Danum Valley by Frans Lanting
Intrepid photographer Frans Lanting captured the intense beauty of the Danum Valley Conservation Area, a unique forest in...
The incredible Galapagos Islands by Michael Nolan
Nature and travel photographer Michael Nolan photographed the wildlife of the incredible archipelago that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of...
Sharks by Reinhard Dirscherl
Award winning photographer Reinhard Dirscherl considers the underwater world to be his second home. After extensive experience photographing beautiful sights...
Dogs by John Alexander
Travel photographer John Alexander has photographed exotic locations all over the world, but closer to home in the UK,...
Bald Eagles
Dedicated wildlife photographer James Hager photographed these amazing bald eagles in his native USA. James lives and travels in an RV (motorhome)...
Elephant seals
Elephant seals, so named because of the males’ large proboscis, resembling an elephant’s trunk, are extraordinary animals that...
Fox family, Colorado
This incredible series of images of a family of foxes in Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado, was shot by our...
Heart-shapes in nature
Excuse-us for being cheesy but as Valentine’s Day approaches we’ve put together a gallery of heart-shaped things found in...
The black bears of Yellowstone
Wildlife photographer James Hager captured these great photos of black bear mothers and their curious cubs in Yellowstone National Park. James...
Hedgehogs
We love these photos of prickly hedgehogs by Ann and Steve Toon. The Toons can often be found...
Misty winter scenes
Here’s a selection of our favourite mysterious, misty winter scenes from our photo archive. Hochkar ski resort near...
Sea lions
These characterful sea mammals can be found from subarctic to tropical waters. Their long foreflippers, visible ears and...
Our footprints
By Tom Walmsley The term ‘carbon footprint’ means the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere...
Broad-tailed hummingbird
This beautiful picture of a female broad-tailed hummingbird was taken in Arizona, USA, while it was feeding on...
Storm over Perth Beach
We love this image of a storm approaching over Perth beach, Western Australia by Lynn Gail. See more images...
Pantanal
Some of the incredible birds, animals and landscapes of the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland and area of...
Monkeys
We love this picture of monkeys sitting with their babies in Bali by Richard Maschmeyer. (Richard Maschmeyer/Robert Harding) See...
Caimans
Caimans are Central and South America’s answer to crocodiles. They range from small dwarf varieties to larger species...
Wildebeest migration
The great wildebeest migration is the largest and most spectacular movement of animals in the world. Over two...
Cheetah families
We love these photos of cheetah families by our roving wildlife photograper James Hager, who travelled to the...
Rivers run under your feet
By Tom Walmsley Tiny, trickling streams, meandering rivers, gushing waterfalls and vast estuaries represent just some of the...
Puma jumping
We love this image of a puma jumping in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, USA, by Konrad Wothe. (LOOK/Robert Harding) See more images...
Amazing animal close-ups
See some of our most compelling and freaky animal close-up photos here. Bongo eye, White Oak Conservation Center, Florida (Mint...
Iceland aerial shots
Providing the frozen set of the land beyond the wall in Game of Thrones, Iceland is a place of other-worldy...
Orangutans
These endangered primates use sophisticated tools and have a great capacity for learning. Found only in Sumatra and Borneo,...
Jellyfish
Jellyfish are psychedelic looking creatures found in every ocean of the world. Most of them consist of an umbrella-shaped bell...
Monument Valley
Monument Valley is a stunning landscape of geological wonders. Red sandstone outcrops known as buttes, formed by gradual erosion,...
Sun bears
Sun bears are expressive looking creatures that can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. They are...
Natural sea arches
Sea arches are made by coastal erosion. Some form when waves become focussed on one piece of rock and others are...
Bottlenose dolphins
Bottlenose dolphins are the most common dolphins found in the world’s oceans and are known for their ability...
Bugs make the world go round
By Tom Walmsley Did you know that one in three mouthfuls of our food depends on bugs? Strawberries, coffee,...
European wildcats
Heavier and with thicker fur than the domestic cat, the European wildcat lives in the grasslands and forests...
Spider monkeys
Spiders monkeys are an extremely intelligent but threatened species with very long limbs and tails. In the wild they can be...
Marine iguana
The marine iguana is a striking looking lizard found on the Galapagos Islands. It is the only lizard that can...
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...
African lions
Amazing wildlife photography duo Ann and Steve Toon regularly travel to the African wilderness to photograph lions. We...
Adelie penguins
The Adelie penguin is a species of penguin that can only be found along the Antarctic coast. Wildlife photographer Michael...
Bengal Tigers
The national animal of both India and Bangladesh, these magnificent Bengal tigers were photographed here by Thorsten Milse in Madhya...
Lake District in pictures
The Lake District is England’s largest national park, home of the country’s deepest lake (Wastwater) and highest peak...
Sparring horses
We love this stunning photo of two wild horses sparring in the bleached landscape near Aus in Namibia, by...
Frigate bird
Frigate birds are distinctive looking seabirds with long wings and tails, who catch their food in flight, as well...
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon is a stunning set of huge rock amphitheatres with red rock spires made by erosion, forming incredible views,...
Zebras
Ace wildlife photographers Ann and Steve Toon took these stunning photographs of zebras in the National Parks of Namibia...
Elephants
The largest mammals on earth, elephants are very intelligent animals with long memories, who express grief, joy and anger....
Bluebells
It’s bluebell season and in the UK many woods and fields are carpeted with these bell-like violet flowers. A...
Pelicans
Pelicans are water birds that have long beaks with a pouch for catching their prey, principally fish. They often...
Amazing rivers
This Earth Day we have found some beautiful aerial shots of rivers around the world. A colorful river delta in...
An end to antarctic whaling
by Tom Walmsley Good news: the hundred year war is over for whales. For the last hundred years many...
