1116-52899 - Mauna Loa Volcano lava flow on the Big Island of Hawaii, USA, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States of America

1116-52090 - A large cross on a hilltop looking over a city on Sao Miguel Island at Our Lady of Peace Church; Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal

1116-51232 - Female hiker looking out over an old stone wall on top of the Galty Mountains in winter in cloudy, foggy weather; County Tipperary, Ireland

1116-52173 - The Blue Duck lodge located in the Whanganui National Park is a working cattle farm with a focus on conservation. Travellers go to a scenic viewpoint to watch the sunrise over the rainforest; Retaruke, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

1116-52195 - The strenuous yet highly rewarding hike to Roys Peak in Wanaka. The hike is difficult but the views are spectacular. A traveler celebrates at the summit; Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand

1116-52193 - The strenuous yet highly rewarding hike to Roys Peak in Wanaka. The hike is difficult but the views are spectacular; Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand

1116-52171 - The Blue Duck lodge located in the Whanganui National Park is a working cattle farm with a focus on conservation. Travellers go to a scenic viewpoint to watch the sunrise over the rainforest; Retaruke, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

1116-51227 - Frozen ice formations on the summit of Galtymor mountain with a celtic cross in winter, Galty Mountains; County Tipperary, Ireland

1116-52116 - View taken from behind of travelers standing together with arms around each other enjoying a stop alongside the road to watch the sunset with The stunning high altitude cliffside views along the coastline of Croatia; Podgora, Dubrovnik-Neretva County (Splitsko-dalmatinska zupanija), Croatia

1116-51127 - Four-wheel drive vehicle seen from the side and showing off-road tire with high altitude desert and mountains in the background; Potosi, Bolivia

1116-52174 - The Blue Duck lodge located in the Whanganui National Park is a working cattle farm with a focus on conservation. Travellers go to a scenic viewpoint to watch the sunrise over the rainforest; Retaruke, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

1116-52184 - A helicopter tour provides stunning views over the Mount Cook glacier and surrounding mountaintops, Mount Cook National Park; Canterbury, New Zealand

1116-51125 - A 4x4 expedition truck is parked along a high altitude road over the desert; San Pedro de Atacama, Atacama, Chile

1116-51128 - The sacred city of Machu Picchu sunlit and enveloped in low clouds; Cusco, Peru

1116-51233 - Female hiker in red jacket hiking on a snow-covered mountain in winter in bad weather, Galty Mountains; County Tipperary, Ireland

1116-52170 - The Blue Duck lodge located in the Whanganui National Park is a working cattle farm with a focus on conservation. Travellers go to a scenic viewpoint to watch the sunrise over the rainforest. A Cowgirl stands with her horse; Retaruke, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

1116-52178 - The Blue Duck lodge located in the Whanganui National Park is a working cattle farm with a focus on conservation. Travellers go to a scenic viewpoint to watch the sunrise over the rainforest. A man stands drinking coffee and holding a thermos; Retaruke, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

1116-52176 - The Blue Duck lodge located in the Whanganui National Park is a working cattle farm with a focus on conservation. Travellers go to a scenic viewpoint to watch the sunrise over the rainforest; Retaruke, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

1116-52177 - The Blue Duck lodge located in the Whanganui National Park is a working cattle farm with a focus on conservation. Travellers go to a scenic viewpoint to watch the sunrise over the rainforest. A man stands drinking coffee with dogs at his feet; Retaruke, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

1116-52186 - A helicopter tour provides stunning views over the Mt Cook glacier and surrounding mountaintops; Mount Cook National Park, Canterbury, New Zealand

1116-51131 - High altitude laguna in the Andes; San Pedro de Atacama, Atacama, Chile

1116-51231 - Female hiker looking out over an old stone wall on top of the Galty Mountains in winter in cloudy, foggy weather; County Tipperary, Ireland

1116-51130 - Gravel road leads to a high altitude laguna in the middle of a colourful South American landscape in the Andes, Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve; Potosi, Sur Lipez, Bolivia

1116-51122 - An expedition 4x4 truck in the high altitude desert of Bolivia; Potosi, Sur Lipez, Bolivia

971-219 - Carrots grown at high elevation close to the equator in Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe, Africa

1116-48990 - French Alps and Aiguille du midi panoramic viewing deck through the ice cave, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Rhone-Alpes, France

857-96014 - A young man in a red shirt poses for a selfie on a rock outcrop high above a deep blue lake surrounded by mountains, Crater Lake, Oregon, USA

1116-39553 - A man looks toward Trident Volcano through clouds while ascending the Knife Creek Glaciers in Katmai National Park; Alaska, United States of America

857-88779 - Mountain ranger Brian Scheele on this way to Windy Corner on Mount McKinley, also know as Denali, in Alaska. He is pulling a sled, that together with his heavy backpack is containing all the gear like tents, clothing and food. Every climbing season High Mountain Rangers of the Denali National Park Service are called to help climbers in need. If possible the patient is brought down to Basecamp on foot, only in life threatening conditions a helicopter is called to evacuate the patient to a hospital in Anchorage. Mount McKinley, native name Denali, is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,321 feet (6,194 m) above sea level. At some 18,000 feet (5,500 m), the base-to-peak rise is considered the largest of any mountain situated entirely above sea level. Measured by topographic prominence, it is the third most prominent peak after Mount Everest and Aconcagua. Located in the Alaska Range in the interior of the U.S. state of Alaska, McKinley is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve.

857-88775 - High Mountain Rangers Tom Ditola and David Weber are taking a rest on the West Rib on Mount McKinley, Alaska. Mount Hunter in the background. They are above the clouds in blue sky and the sun is shining. Mount McKinley, native name Denali, is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,321 feet (6,194 m) above sea level. At some 18,000 feet (5,500 m), the base-to-peak rise is considered the largest of any mountain situated entirely above sea level. Measured by topographic prominence, it is the third most prominent peak after Mount Everest and Aconcagua. Located in the Alaska Range in the interior of the U.S. state of Alaska, McKinley is the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve. Every climbing season High Mountain Rangers of the Denali National Park Service are called to help climbers in need. If possible the patient is brought down to base camp on foot, only in life threatening conditions a helicopter is called to evacuate the patient to a hospital in Anchorage.

1178-2934 - Zabriskie Point, Death Valley National Park, CA

857-86668 - A woman in her thirties carrying an infant hikes in the high-elevation volcanic Haleakala crater, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

1113-71494 - kitchen, outdoor, Shaolin monastery, known for Shaolin boxing, Taoist Buddhist mountain, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

1113-71175 - steep rock carved stone steps to Lotus Peak, Huang Shan, Anhui province, steep climb, stone steps, World Heritage, UNESCO, China, Asia

1113-70984 - pilgrims burn incense sticks and candles, main hall, fire, red, Wannian monastery and temple, China, Asia, World Heritage Site, UNESCO

1113-71299 - Porter, incense burner, Tianchi Monastery, Bodhisvattva Kshitigarbha, Jiuhuashan, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, Jiuhua Shan, Anhui province, China, Asia

1113-71333 - class, Buddhist College at Ganlu Temple, Jiuhuashan, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, Jiuhua Shan, Anhui province, China, Asia

1113-71348 - monks, Temple of Longevity, Monastery, Jiuhuashan, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, Jiuhua Shan, Anhui province, China, Asia

1113-71125 - pilgrim path along stone steps with rope handrail, Hua Shan, Shaanxi province, Taoist mountain, China, Asia

1113-70982 - pilgrims burn incense sticks and candles, main hall, fire, red, Wannian monastery and temple, China, Asia, World Heritage Site, UNESCO

1113-71337 - Calligraphy, practice, Buddhist College, Ganlu temple, Jiuhuashan, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, Jiuhua Shan, Anhui province, China, Asia

1113-70988 - monk in prayer, meditation, drum, Wannian monastery and temple, Emei Shan, Sichuan Province, Emeishan, Mount Emei, World Heritage, UNESCO, China, Asia

1113-70944 - path and stairs, thieving monkeys, Mountains, Emei Shan, World Heritage Site, UNESCO, China, Asia

1113-71204 - padlocks, locked and the key thrown down the mountain, symbol for couples to pledge faithfulness, Huang Shan, Anhui province, China, Asia, World Heritage, UNESCO

1113-71113 - chains and planks, vertical stone cliffs, Taoist mountain, Hua Shan, Shaanxi province, Taoist mountain, China, Asia

1113-71368 - golden Buddhas, Wangfo monastery, Jiuhuashan, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, Jiuhua Shan, Anhui province, China, Asia

1113-71118 - Tourists climbing downwards, stone steps and chains below North Peak, Taoist mountain, Hua Shan, Shaanxi province, Taoist mountain, China, Asia

1113-71156 - Taoist monk wears his long hair in a bun under his hat, in monastery, Hua Shan, Shaanxi province, Taoist mountain, China, Asia

1113-71155 - Abbot of Cui Yun Gong monastery plays Chinese chess, South peak, Hua Shan, Shaanxi province, Taoist mountain, China, Asia

1113-71005 - pilgrims, monkey, Xixiang Chi monastery and temple, Elephant Bathing Pool, Emei Shan mountains, World Heritage Site, UNESCO, China, Asia

1113-71171 - porter carrys building material on his back up steep mountain steps, Taoist mountain, Hua Shan, Shaanxi province, Taoist mountain, China, Asia

1113-71021 - monks in front of Huazong Monastery, 3077 metre altitude, Golden Summit, summit of Emei Shan mountains, World Heritage Site, UNESCO, China, Asia

1113-71486 - Fa Wang Buddhist monastery main entrance through the garden, Taoist Buddhist mountain, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

1113-71130 - western tourist on steep pilgrim path along stone steps with worn down chain handrail, Hua Shan, Shaanxi province, Taoist mountain, China, Asia

1113-71154 - Abbot of Cui Yun Gong monastery plays Chinese chess, South peak, Hua Shan, Shaanxi province, Taoist mountain, China, Asia

1113-71317 - prayer service in Qiyuan Monastery with high ranking monks, Jiuhua Shan Village, Zhiyuan Monastery, Jiuhuashan, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, Anhui province, China, Asia

1113-71030 - pilgrims and tourists burning incense sticks and candles, 3077 metre altitude, Golden Summit, summit of Emei Shan mountains, World Heritage Site, UNESCO, China, Asia

1113-71379 - a column of reflecting spheres, Jiuhua Shan, Anhui province, Jiuhuashan, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, China, Asia

1113-70977 - Courtyard, prayer hall, Wannian monastery and temple, pilgrims hostel, China, Asia, World Heritage Site, UNESCO

1113-71575 - Porter, Stairway to Heaven, Tai Shan, Shandong province, Taishan, Mount Tai, World Heritage, China, Asia, UNESCO

1113-71010 - viewing platform near Jinding Monastery, clouds, summit of Emei Shan mountains, Sacrifice Cliff, China, Asia, World Heritage Site, UNESCO

1113-70998 - young monk with calligraphy brush, evening school, Xixiang Chi monastery and temple, Elephant Bathing Pool, China, Asia, World Heritage Site, UNESCO

1113-71334 - class, Buddhist College at Ganlu Temple, Jiuhuashan, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, Jiuhua Shan, Anhui province, China, Asia

1113-71313 - Monastery, Bodhisvattva Kshitigarbha, Jiuhuashan, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, Jiuhua Shan, Anhui province, China, Asia

1113-71128 - Fish Back Ridge, pilgrim path along stone steps with worn down chain handrail to South Peak Monastery, western tourist with backpack, Hua Shan, Shaanxi province, Taoist mountain, China, Asia

1113-70996 - kitchen staff of a small restaurant next to the path play chinese Chess, Emei Shan Mountains, China, Asia, World Heritage Site, UNESCO

1113-71597 - Azure Cloud Temple, Tai Shan, Shandong province, Taishan, Mount Tai, World Heritage, UNESCO, China, Asia

1113-71020 - pilgrims and tourists, early morning sunrise and sea of clouds, 3077 metre altitude, Golden Summit, summit of Emei Shan mountains, World Heritage Site, UNESCO, China, Asia

1113-71572 - Porter, Stairway to Heaven, Tai Shan, Shandong province, Taishan, Mount Tai, World Heritage, China, Asia, UNESCO

1113-71381 - Porter with sedan chair for tired tourists, Jiuhuashan, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, Jiuhua Shan, Anhui province, China, Asia

1113-71116 - photographer Karl Johaentges with backpack and camera bag, vertical stone cliffs, Taoist mountain, Hua Shan, Shaanxi province, Taoist mountain, China, Asia

1113-70997 - evening school for calligraphy, young monk, Xixiang Chi monastery and temple, Elephant Bathing Pool, China, Asia, World Heritage Site, UNESCO

1113-71336 - Calligraphy, practice, Buddhist College, Ganlu temple, Jiuhuashan, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, Jiuhua Shan, Anhui province, China, Asia

1113-71210 - steep rock carved stone steps to Lotus Peak, Huang Shan, Anhui province, steep climb, stone steps, World Heritage, UNESCO, China, Asia

1113-71205 - padlocks, locked and the key thrown down the mountain, symbol for couples to pledge faithfulness, Huang Shan, Anhui province, China, Asia, World Heritage, UNESCO

1113-70948 - path and stairs, thieving monkeys, mountains, Emei Shan, World Heritage Site, UNESCO, China, Asia

1113-71719 - Xian Tong Temple, Copper Palace, Golden Hall, Wutai Shan, Five Terrace Mountain, Buddhist Centre, town of Taihuai, Shanxi province, China, Asia

1113-71329 - dining hall, Buddhist College, Ganlu Temple, Jiuhua Shan Village, Jiuhuashan, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, Jiuhua Shan, Anhui province, China, Asia

1113-71180 - steep rock carved stone steps to Lotus Peak, Huang Shan, Anhui province, steep climb, stone steps, World Heritage, UNESCO, China, Asia

1113-71179 - steep rock carved stone steps to Lotus Peak, Huang Shan, Anhui province, steep climb, stone steps, World Heritage, UNESCO, China, Asia

1113-71331 - Jiuhua Shan Village, Monastery, Jiuhuashan, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, Jiuhua Shan, Anhui province, China, Asia

1113-71320 - prayer service in Qiyuan Monastery with high ranking monks, Jiuhua Shan Village, Zhiyuan Monastery, Jiuhuashan, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, Anhui province, China, Asia

1113-71209 - Tourist group, yellow coats, view from peak, Huang Shan, Anhui province, World Heritage, UNESCO, China, Asia

1113-71352 - Mummy of 126 year old monk Wuxia, in the Longevity Hall, Baisui Gong, Jiuhuashan, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, Jiuhua Shan, Anhui province, China, Asia

1113-70968 - Wannian monastery and temple, brick hall with Buddha riding a white elephant, China, Asia, Emei Shan, Sichuan Province, Emeishan, Mount Emei, World Heritage, UNESCO

1113-71152 - Abbot of Cui Yun Gong monastery plays Chinese chess, South peak, Hua Shan, Shaanxi province, Taoist mountain, China, Asia

1113-71174 - steep rock carved stone steps to Lotus Peak, Huang Shan, Anhui province, steep climb, stone steps, World Heritage, UNESCO, China, Asia

1113-71366 - pilgrims, Tiantai Feng, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, Jiuhua Shan, Anhui province, China, Asia

1113-71107 - porters carry furniture, building material on their backs up steep mountain steps to the summit, Taoist mountain, Hua Shan, Shaanxi province, Taoist mountain, China, Asia

1113-71461 - Shaolin Buddhist monks rehearse for a performance on Buddhas birthday, Shaolin Monastery, known for Shaolin boxing, Taoist Buddhist mountain, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

1113-71148 - portrait of abbot of Cui Yun Gong monastery, South peak, Hua Shan, Shaanxi province, Taoist mountain, China, Asia

1113-71003 - monks study the reprint of a trourist guide from 1932 of Emei Shan, Xixiang Chi monastery and temple, Elephant Bathing Pool, World Heritage Site, UNESCO, China, Asia

1113-71101 - porter, porters carry furniture, building material on his back up steep mountain steps, Taoist mountain, Hua Shan, Shaanxi province, Taoist mountain, China, Asia

1113-71112 - vertical stone cliffs, Taoist mountain, Hua Shan, Shaanxi province, Taoist mountain, China, Asia

1113-71006 - pilgrims, sales people, stalls, porter, Xixiang Chi monastery and temple, Elephant Bathing Pool, Emei Shan mountains, World Heritage Site, UNESCO, China, Asia

1113-71145 - Taoist hermit monk prays at his altar, cliff hermiatge, Hua Shan, Shaanxi province, Taoist mountain, China, Asia

1113-71588 - Chinese tourists crowd the summit, for the sunrise, stall sellers, Tai Shan, Shandong province, Taishan, Mount Tai, World Heritage, UNESCO, China, Asia

1113-71462 - Shaolin Buddhist monks rehearse for a performance on Buddhas birthday, Shaolin Monastery, known for Shaolin boxing, Taoist Buddhist mountain, Song Shan, Henan province, China, Asia

1113-71344 - Candles in form of lotus flowers, Monastery, Jiuhuashan, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, Jiuhua Shan, Anhui province, China, Asia

1113-71332 - dining hall, Buddhist college, Ganlu Temple, Jiuhuashan, Mount Jiuhua, mountain of nine flowers, Jiuhua Shan, Anhui province, China, Asia