Robert HardingAs the nights draw in and the weather gets chilly, Europe’s cosy Christmas markets promise a magical atmosphere, gastronomic delicacies and unique gifts – the […]
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Quirky souvenirs
Our favourite quirky souvenir shots from around the world. Souvenirs of the Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, New York City (Hans Blossey/Robert Harding)
Battle of the Queens
Every October, these feisty Herens cows fight each other in the otherwise sleepy Swiss village of Aproz, in an event known as the Battle of the Queens (Combats […]
Our favourite red images
Now that autumn is turning the Northern Hemisphere’s leaves red, we were inspired to put together a gallery of our favourite red images. A bright red acer […]
Commercial travel photography masterclass
Ever wanted to make money from your travel photography? Or perhaps you are a professional shooter who wants to up your game? This commercial travel photography […]
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 […]
The human towers of Catalonia
This September Barcelona’s huge street festival, Festes de la Merce, featured giant human towers in the city’s main plaza. But this gravity defying spectacle is not limited […]
Vietnam in pictures
Vietnam has it all: breathtaking coastline, emerald rice paddies, vibrant traditional cultures, forward thinking cities and delicious food. Tourism is on the rise here and the […]
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 […]
Celebrating a globetrotting photography career
A chat with Tim Graham For many years acclaimed photographer Tim Graham travelled the world photographing the tours and state visits of the British Royal Family […]
The Dolomites
Extending from the River Adige in the west to the Piave Valley in the east, The Dolomites are a stunning mountain range in northeastern Italy. Once 500ft under […]
Wedding Moussem or ‘September Romance’
This festival, in the Atlas mountain town of Imilchil, Morocco, is about livestock and romance in equal measure. Herders come together after spending the summer […]
Rivers run under your feet
Tom WalmsleyBy Tom Walmsley Tiny, trickling streams, meandering rivers, gushing waterfalls and vast estuaries represent just some of the diversity of our natural watercourses in the […]
Land diving in Vanuatu
Before bungee jumping there was land diving, invented on the Pacific island of Vanuatu as a ritual in which men jump off 30 metre towers […]
Abbots Bromley Horn Dance
This Monday (8th September) saw residents of the village of Abbots Bromley in Staffordshire perform the eccentric Abbots Bromley Horn Dance, an English folk tradition dating back to […]
Regata Storica, Venice
This Sunday, Venice’s Grand Canal will be transported back to its glorious past at the Regata Storica, the main event in the annual “Voga alla Veneta” rowing […]
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.
Sri Lanka in pictures
Sri Lanka is a gem that has emerged from the shadows of war and the tsunami. Its pristine beaches, tea plantations, characterful elephants, tasty food and […]
Tomatina festival
The world’s biggest food fight takes place in the Spanish town of Buñol every August. More than a hundred tons of over-the-hill tomatoes are thrown […]
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)
Burning Man Festival
Every year over 60,000 festival goers descend on the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, for this festival of self expression, community and ‘radical self […]
Wales in pictures
With award winning beaches, crumbling Celtic castles and picture perfect towns, Wales is a beautiful destinations for nature and culture seekers alike. Here are some of […]
Notting Hill Carnival
Preparations are being made for this year’s flamboyant Notting Hill Carnival on the 24th and 25th August. The event, that rocks the the UK’s capital, London, […]
Il Palio horse race
Il Palio is a horse race held twice a year in which ten bareback jockeys ride furiously around the Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy. Dramatic […]
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. […]
Slovenia in pictures
Slovenia is known for its pristine, fairy-tale landscapes, picture perfect towns and friendly locals. We chose some of our favourite photos of this charming little country. St. […]
Esala Perahera festival
The Buddhist festival Esala Perahera takes place this year from 1-11th August in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Also known as the festival of the tooth, it celebrates the […]
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 […]
Scotland in pictures
Scotland’s vibrant capital, Glasgow, is playing host to the Commonwealth Games right now (until the 3rd August 2014). But there’s way more to this historic country […]
Eid prayer
Muslims worldwide are celebrating the religious holiday Eid-Al-Fitr this week. Eid marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid prayer on the […]
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 […]
Festival of the Redeemer
This weekend Venice celebrated the Festival of the Redeemer, lighting up the city’s famous skyline with fireworks. The festival has its roots in the 16th Century […]
Sahara camel ride
We love this photo by Matthew Williams-Ellis of tourists on a camel ride in the Erg Chebbi Desert, part of the Sahara near Merzouga, Morocco. (Matthew […]
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 […]
Happy beans
On our recent trip to Berlin for the CEPIC Congress we were pleased to be able to give out these ‘happy beans’ to the lovely photo industry […]
Naadam festival in pictures
This week (starting on the 11th July) Mongolia’s traditional festival, Naadam, whips the country into a frenzy of colourful costume parades, horse racing, archery and Mongolian wrestling […]
Aran Islands
The Aran Islands are three islands located in Galway Bay on the west coast of Ireland, named Inishmore, Inishmaan and Inisheer. The 1200 people that […]
Calgary Stampede in pictures
Calgary Stampede is Canada’s largest rodeo, a ten day event featuring hair-raising competitions with the world’s best cowboys. We picked some of our favourite pictures from our […]
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 […]
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, […]
Gawai Dayak Festival
Gawai Dayak is a festival celebrated by the Dayaks, the native people of Borneo, that will take place this weekend in Sarawak. Festival goers dress […]
Granada in pictures
Granada is a Spanish province that shares the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains with neighbouring Almería. It’s capital, also called Granada has many attractions, the best known […]
Adelie penguins
The Adelie penguin is a species of penguin that can only be found along the Antarctic coast. Wildlife photographer Michael Nolan took these amazing photos of the […]
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer Gypsy Pilgrimage
Over the weekend Roma Gypsies from across Europe flocked to the small fishing village of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in the Camargue region of Provence to worship their patron Saint, Sara with horse […]
Sydney in lights
Vivid Sydney is an amazing event featuring giant light projections that transform the city’s buildings. It is held annually in May and June. Sydney Opera […]
Bengal Tigers
The national animal of both India and Bangladesh, these magnificent Bengal tigers were photographed here by Thorsten Milse in Madhya Pradesh, India. Sadly, the Bengal tiger population […]
Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling
Every Spring Bank Holiday one of England’s most eccentric festivals is held: the Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling. Competitors chase a round 9lb Gloucester cheese down a hill, […]
Lake District in pictures
The Lake District is England’s largest national park, home of the country’s deepest lake (Wastwater) and highest peak (Scafell Pike). We picked some of our […]
Sparring horses
We love this stunning photo of two wild horses sparring in the bleached landscape near Aus in Namibia, by Lee Frost. See more of Lee Frost’s […]
Frigate bird
Frigate birds are distinctive looking seabirds with long wings and tails, who catch their food in flight, as well as robbing from other birds. The males […]
Havana
We love this beautiful picture of a trombone player on the Malecon in Havana, Cuba. Cubans regularly gather here to make music. Photo by Guylain Doyle.
Sanja Matsuri
Sanja Matsuri is a wild and wonderful Shinto festival in which ornate shrines called Mikoshi are carried through the streets of Tokyo surrounded by enthusiastic crowds […]
Thailand’s floating markets
Once upon a time traveling by water was central to daily life in Thailand. Although that way of life has declined, some of its colourful […]
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon is a stunning set of huge rock amphitheatres with red rock spires made by erosion, forming incredible views, especially during misty weather. It is located […]
Cotswolds in pictures
The Cotswold region is one of England’s favourite destinations with country churches, pretty limestone villages and peaceful meadows. Top landscape photographer Adam Burton took these beautiful […]
Seville Fair
Throughout this week the Feria de Abril (Seville Fair) fills this beautiful Andalucian town with music, dancing and spectacular horse parades. The fair takes place two weeks after […]
Beltane – Celtic May Day
Beltane, or Celtic Mayday, marks the beginning of summer. It is a fertility ritual that was performed by pre-Christian Britons while accompanying the herds into […]
France in pictures
Recent figures suggest that France is the world’s most popular tourist destination, and we don’t blame tourists for loving it. Here are some of our […]
Samburu tribal dance
On International Dance Day we found this great image of a Samburu tribesman performing a traditional dance in Laikipia, Kenya, by Sergio Pitamitz. The Samburu live in the Rift […]
Holland’s new King’s Day
Every April Holland has celebrated Queen’s Day by holding flee markets and parties and dressing up in orange, the national colour. This year though, Queen’s […]
Best beach huts
Wooden beach huts have existed since the late 19th Century in Australia, England, France and Italy. They evolved from the ‘bathing machine’, a mobile changing room that preserved the […]
Amazing rivers
This Earth Day we have found some beautiful aerial shots of rivers around the world. A colorful river delta in saline Lake Natron, Rift Valley, Africa, Tanzania […]
An end to antarctic whaling
by Tom Walmsley Good news: the hundred year war is over for whales. For the last hundred years many of the great whales have been hunted […]
Mexican cowgirls
Escaramuzas are Mexican cowgirls who perform fast and furious routines on galloping horses. They wear colourful dresses and hats and ride sidesaddle. Our photographers captured these amazing riders in action. Escaramuzas ride […]
North York Moors
Landscape photographer Lizzie Shepherd shot these wonderful images of England’s North York Moors from the same point along the Cleveland Way, at different seasons and times of day. Read […]
Holy Week processions
During Holy Week in Spain, Catholic brotherhoods take to the streets to perform solemn processions, often dressed in striking (and quite scary-looking) robes with hoods, originating from medieval penitents’ […]
Derwent Water reflections
Neale Clarke took this gorgeous photo of Barrow Bay landing stage on Derwent Water, Lake District, Cumbria, England. See more of Neale Clarke’s work here
Songkran festival
Songkran is Thailand’s New Year’s Day festival, celebrated on the 13th to the 15th April and co-inciding with other New Year’s celebrations across South and Southeast […]
Myanmar (Burma)
After a travel boycott lasting over ten years was lifted (with Aung San Suu Kyi released from house arrest in 2010) a growing number of tourists are […]
Salar de Uyuni
A pristine white salt flat stretching over ten thousand square kilometers (the largest in the world), the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is one of the earth’s most […]
Cornwall’s coast in pictures
Cornwall was recently voted by travel writers to have the best coastline of any UK holiday destination (see survey by 101 Holidays). We chose our favourite […]
Banff National Park
This gorgeous photo of Mount Rundle reflected in a lake at sunrise was taken by photographer Miles Ertman at Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. […]
Maldives in pictures
Made up of a chain of nearly 1,200 islands off the Indian subcontinent, the Maldives is often considered to be the ultimate tropical island paradise. […]