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Category: Nature
A Recipe for our planet’s future | Part Two
Tom WalmsleyA Recipe for our planets future | Part Two – ‘Time To Clean Up’
The bottom line is that nature does not need us. We need nature’.
Home Grown | Sustainable farming
Food production and sustainable farming, a hot topic across for discussion across all environmental platforms. Intensive farming is linked to loss of wildlife, soil and […]
UNESCO | World Heritage Sites
Not all of the 911 precious and iconic treasures promised recognition and protection by UNESCO, (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) could be featured in this gallery, but a selection of the most amazing buildings, ruins, and natural wonders are. Here is our pick of print-worthy images, illustrating each stunning location in full detail, depth, and colour.
A Recipe for our planet’s future | Part One
Part one in a series of articles looking at how our lifestyles need to adapt to the key ingredients driving change: pandemics, climate change, and biodiversity loss.
From the Alps to the Arctic
An interview with the master of his terrain, our photographer Roberto Sysa Moiola 2020 became a year we learned to reconnect with our immediate environment, […]
The wild world of insect photography
The most successful animal group on the planet With 200 million insects for each human, insects, or insecta are almost everywhere you look. To date, […]
Putting you back in touch with the natural world
Presenting the forestry collection – A gallery by robertharding.com
Bring your room to life
Empty wall? Fill it with beautiful illustrations or award-winning photography. There’s something to suit everyone from our stunning stock collection As we spend more time […]
Call to artists
Do you have what it takes to stand out from the crowd? We are immensely proud of our artists, each uniquely skilled in producing distinct […]
Let’s bring the world back together
Let’s bring the world together by the power of exceptional images and video. Our world is changing, how we live and interact with each other, […]
We are Supporting the Big Blue Ocean Clean-Up
The count-down is on! Here at Robert Harding, we have pledged our support to the big ocean cleanup. We must keep oceans clean, safe, and […]
Secrets of robertharding photographers
Julian JacksonAbout this guide This is a look at what it means to be a photographer for robertharding. The agency was founded in 1972 and is […]
The Discovery of Antarctica
Michael Nolan2020 marks the 200th anniversary of the confirmed sighting of the seventh, and last to be discovered, continent of Antarctica. Why did it take so long […]
Compelling portraits of mountain hares by Karen Deakin
Robert HardingScottish photographer Karen Deakin recently shot these amazing portraits of mountain hares in her native Scotland. The species are adapted to life in highland landscapes, […]
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 pink salmon in spawning season, bison in […]
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 Park, which was originally founded to conserve […]
El Chalten – Argentina’s hiking Mecca
Its iconic mountain vistas are hard to beat – a row of vertical granite towers rising up against a dramatic landscape of forests, gigantic glaciers and […]
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 the Yorkshire Dales in England. There are […]
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. It was taken on the Welsh island of […]
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 as ‘Type D’ or subantarctic killer whales […]
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 Garry Ridsdale, who waited patiently for the […]
Hardy Arctic foxes by James Hager
Passionate nature photographer James Hager photographed these amazing Arctic foxes in snowy Manitoba, Canada. This incredibly hardy animal is found across the Arctic regions of […]
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, conservation and humanitarian photographer currently based in […]
Amazing snow monkeys by Andrew Sproule
UK based travel and wildlife photographer Andrew Sproule travelled to Japan to photograph these incredible, strangely human snow monkeys, otherwise known as Japanese macaques, as […]
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 appearing over Norway’s breathtaking northern region, arguably […]
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 Ngorongoro National Parks, Tanzania. Living in scrub, grasslands […]
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 unique species of monkey: geladas. These large, […]
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 to the same family as domestic pigs. […]
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 within a matter of hours or days. […]
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 these words in mind, we created a […]
Gliding Galapagos penguins by Michael Nolan
Experienced robertharding wildlife photographer Michael Nolan captured these incredible Galapagos penguins gliding through the seas off their island home. The only wild penguins to live […]
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 animals are the second largest reptiles in […]
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 Stock Photography Award at CEPIC for her […]
Stunning kingfishers by Gary Cook
Renowned landscape and bird photographer Gary Cook captured these incredible pictures of kingfishers in the UK. These unmistakable birds hunt fish and aquatic insects from […]
Gorillas and their babies by Frans Lanting
Inspirational wildlife photographer Frans Lanting – hailed as one of the great nature photographers of our time – took these insightful photos of gorillas and their […]
Amazing tree frogs
There are over 800 species of tree frog and they come in an amazing range of colours. Their claw-shaped toes mean they are able to climb, and […]
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 in 1970. More than 1 billion people […]
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 the struggle to conserve our natural environment for […]
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 fields throughout April and May. Britain is home […]
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 the traditional people that live in this lush […]
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 Matthew Cattell the title of Landscape Photographer […]
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 wildlife photographer couple, Ann and Steve Toon. Over […]
Magical chameleons
Chameleons: These amazing lizards are known for their ability to change colour, but they have many other interesting traits, such as long, extrudable tongues with which […]
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 about animals and nature. Janette has published […]
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 of wildlife and natural landscapes since 2003 and […]
Fascinating hippos by Frans Lanting
Wildlife photographer Frans Lanting captured these beautiful pictures of the intriguing behaviour and amphibious lifestyle of these lumbering hippos in several African countries. See more […]
Lemurs by Matthew Williams-Ellis
These incredible furry primates were photographed by Matthew Williams-Ellis on his recent trip to Madagascar. Lemurs are endemic to this island off the South East […]
Baby porcupines by James Hager
These strange and charming baby porcupines – otherwise known as porcupettes – have course hair, which will eventually harden into their characteristic quills. They were photographed in Montana, USA, […]
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 Finnish Lapland. From a young age Garry travelled […]
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 photographer Michael Nolan. Every summer, salmon swim upstream to […]
Fascinating African wild cats by James Hager
These distinctive, large eared servals – a type of wild cat found in Africa – were photographed by our expert wildlife photographer James Hager in the […]
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 category at the 2015 Travel Photographer of […]
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 UK. See more photos of little owls Read […]
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 these spectacular images of the Dolomites in his […]
Cheeky monkeys by Laura Grier
Travel photographer extraordinaire Laura Grier has captured these cheeky monkeys on her expeditions around India and South Africa. See more of Laura’s work
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 he was able to observe gorillas close-up. […]
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, lakes and mountains. Here are some of […]
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 husband and wife team took a sabbatical […]
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 Islands, capturing these unique birds’ behaviour as […]
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 Stock Photography Competition with his incredible image […]
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 trees in the forests of Finland. Janette’s […]
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 was formed, and covers Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. […]
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 qualities. See more of John’s work
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 Awards and in the final of the Natural […]
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 Borneo, home to diverse flora and fauna, including […]
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 natural selection. Galapagos marine iguana, Fernandina Island, […]
Sharks by Reinhard Dirscherl
Award winning photographer Reinhard Dirscherl considers the underwater world to be his second home. After extensive experience photographing beautiful sights such as fluorescent coral reefs, giant turtles […]
Dogs by John Alexander
Travel photographer John Alexander has photographed exotic locations all over the world, but closer to home in the UK, his passion for dogs shines through in […]
Bald Eagles
Dedicated wildlife photographer James Hager photographed these amazing bald eagles in his native USA. James lives and travels in an RV (motorhome) to get closer to the wildlife he […]
Elephant seals
Elephant seals, so named because of the males’ large proboscis, resembling an elephant’s trunk, are extraordinary animals that can dive to great depths in the […]
Fox family, Colorado
This incredible series of images of a family of foxes in Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado, was shot by our roving wildlife photographer, James Hager. Read more […]
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 nature, from puddles to islands to flowers […]
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 says: “Yellowstone National Park is a great […]
Misty winter scenes
Here’s a selection of our favourite mysterious, misty winter scenes from our photo archive. Hochkar ski resort near Goestling an der Ybbs, Mostviertel, Must Quarter, […]
Our footprints
By Tom Walmsley The term ‘carbon footprint’ means the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of […]
Broad-tailed hummingbird
This beautiful picture of a female broad-tailed hummingbird was taken in Arizona, USA, while it was feeding on the flowers of a walking stick cholla. […]
Storm over Perth Beach
We love this image of a storm approaching over Perth beach, Western Australia by Lynn Gail. See more images of weather here
Wildebeest migration
The great wildebeest migration is the largest and most spectacular movement of animals in the world. Over two million animals migrate from the Serengeti National […]
Cheetah families
We love these photos of cheetah families by our roving wildlife photograper James Hager, who travelled to the Masai Mara and Serengeti National Parks in […]
Rivers run under your feet
By Tom Walmsley Tiny, trickling streams, meandering rivers, gushing waterfalls and vast estuaries represent just some of the diversity of our natural watercourses in 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 of Pumas here.
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 Images/Robert Harding)
Iceland aerial shots
Providing the frozen set of the land beyond the wall in Game of Thrones, Iceland is a place of other-worldy landscapes, glacial lakes, mountains and wild nature. […]
Orangutans
These endangered primates use sophisticated tools and have a great capacity for learning. Found only in Sumatra and Borneo, they are extremely solitary animals who spend […]
Monument Valley
Monument Valley is a stunning landscape of geological wonders. Red sandstone outcrops known as buttes, formed by gradual erosion, are a feature of this arid region on the state […]
Natural sea arches
Sea arches are made by coastal erosion. Some form when waves become focussed on one piece of rock and others are made when waves attack a part of […]
Bottlenose dolphins
Bottlenose dolphins are the most common dolphins found in the world’s oceans and are known for their ability to jump out of the water in […]
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, chocolate and apples, to name just a few, would […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]