990-124 - Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) arching its back to dive just as its giant relatives do. However, these small cetaceans donÃŒt dive as deep. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada (RR)

990-137 - Fluking Humpbac whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) showing its wide tail stock with the powerful muscles leading to its flukes. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-144 - Surfacing sequence of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) which is following the research vessel. Such friendly whales are most often curious juveniles which love to take a break from their main activity, feeding. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada Sequence 3/6.

990-138 - The Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) named Tic-Tac-Toe and Siam diving in close proximity to kayakers who will certainly always remember this very special encounter with these giants. The absence of an engine might make it difficult for whales to perceive kayakers. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-156 - What is more beautiful? The harmonically formed tip of the Minke whaleÃŒs (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) snout or the water bubble along its lips? St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

1126-427 - Lawrence Durrell's House in Bellapais, North Cyprus, Cyprus, Europe

990-140 - Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) surfacing in the green coloured water. Although exposed, she still has both blowholes tightly closed. Note the pronounced ridge on the rostrum, a main feature of rorqual whales. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada Sequence 1/2.

990-125 - Very rare photograph of a curious Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) visiting the research vessel. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada (RR)

990-163 - She canÃŒt be more trusting than that. A curious Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) has turned upside down exposing her white belly, navel and genital slits to the photographer. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-141 - A beautiful and powerful cloud formation above the surfacing Minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-165 - Oblique lunge of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) named Crowsfoot who has performed all feeding manoeuvre types known from the St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-152 - Two Minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) surfacing as a pair. Whales migrating to the St. Lawrence estuary, Canada, have to share their summer feeding ground with numerous freighters along the international seaway which connects Quebec City with the Atlantic ocean.

990-172 - Finback whale (Balaenoptera physalus) arching its back in order to dive showing its tall dorsal fin and patches of green algae that cover its back. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-143 - Friendly Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) surfacing laterally and curiously approaching the research vessel. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-169 - Like a piece of art thousands of waterdrops cover the expanded belly of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) performing a ventral arc. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-130 - A surfacing beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas). Note the open blowhole, eye, distinctive lips, and pronounced forehed. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada Sequence 2/3.

990-135 - The Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) named Tic-Tac-Toe leaps out of the water right beside the research boat taking a close look at the photographer. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-154 - Unusual scratches and impermanent patches on the skin of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) known as Otter who was first identified in the St. Lawrence estuary, Canada, in 1996.

990-157 - The pointy snout of a surfacing Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) keeping its blowholes tightly closed until the moment they break the surface. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-176 - The impressive tail stock of this Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) carries huge muscle bands which lead to the horizontal flukes. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-149 - Closeup of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) showing the beautiful pattern of parallel grooves near the tip of the snout. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-158 - Even in conditions with little visibility, the white flipper band of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) shines through the water of the St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-151 - The result of a strong head slap of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). Such a splash supposedly scares shoaling fish that are known to cluster when threatened. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada

990-175 - Finback whale (Balaenoptera physalus) might be seen alone or in pairs but often form groups of more than a dozen animals in order to hunt fish. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada (RR)

832-162042 - Tourists in a Zodiac inflatable boat of the Otis Excursions Inc. company, excursion on the St. Lawrence River, Tadoussac, Canada

832-162029 - Tourists in red protective suits in an inflatable Zodiac boat, of the brand Otis Excursions Inc., whale-watching on St. Lawrence River, Tadoussac, Canada

1109-665 - Loggia and St. Lawrence Square viewed from the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

1109-505 - Fort Lovrijenac (St. Lawrence Fortress) and the coastline from the Old City Walls, Dubrovnik, Dalmatian Coast, Adriatic, Croatia, Europe

817-434349 - Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Asheville, North Carolina

832-154284 - View towards Chateau Frontenac, the harbour and the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

832-154282 - Historic town centre of Quebec City with the harbour and the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

832-154285 - View towards Chateau Frontenac, the harbour and the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

832-146774 - Toya Lake in early morning, Hokkaido, Japan, Asia

832-146764 - Deep black forest

832-145648 - St. Lawrence healing a blind man, detail from the Heiligentaler altar, St. Nicolai church, Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

832-126150 - Image of Lawrence of Arabia engraved in a mountain, desert, Wadi Rum, Jordan, Western Asia

832-127468 - Nuertingen am Neckar, Neckar river with Stadtkirche Saint Laurentius, town church of St Lawrence, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

832-127469 - Nuertingen am Neckar, Neckar river, with Stadtkirche Saint Laurentius, town church of St Lawrence, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

832-127467 - Nuertingen am Neckar, Neckar river with Stadtkirche Saint Laurentius, town church of St Lawrence, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

832-122963 - St. Lawrence, the Tilsandede Kirke, sanded in church, Skagen, North Jutland, Denmark, Europe

817-425886 - Carving of Lawrence of Arabia carved into a rock, Wadi Rum desert, Jordan, Middle East.

817-427818 - China, Macau, St Lawrence s church

817-427819 - China, Macau, St Lawrence s church

1109-659 - Tourists visiting the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

1109-645 - Cathedral of St. Lawrence (Katedrala Sv. Lovre) in Trogir at night, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

1109-640 - St. Lawrence Cathedral at night, Trogir, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

1109-647 - Cathedral of St. Lawrence in the evening, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Trogir, Dalmatian Coast, Adriatic, Croatia, Europe

1109-648 - Cathedral of St. Lawrence (Katedrala Sv. Lovre) in Trogir at night, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Adriatic, Croatia, Europe

1109-668 - Statue of St. Lawrence, St. Lawrence Square, Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe

1109-636 - Cathedral of St. Lawrence at night, Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

1109-663 - St. Lawrence Square viewed from the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

1109-664 - Loggia and St. Lawrence Square viewed from the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

1109-639 - St. Lawrence Cathedral (Katedrala Sv. Lovre) at night, Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

1109-658 - Cathedral of St. Lawrence, Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

1109-650 - Cathedral of St. Lawrence at sunrise, Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Adriatic, Croatia, Europe

1109-653 - The Cathedral of St. Lawrence and the harbour at sunrise, Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Adriatic, Croatia, Europe

1109-660 - Loggia and St. Lawrence Square viewed from the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

1109-666 - Lion statue at the entrance to St. Lawrence Cathedral, Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

1109-637 - St. Lawrence statue outside the Cathedral of St. Lawrence at night, Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

1109-638 - Cathedral of St. Lawrence (Katedrala Sv. Lovre) at night, Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

1109-635 - Cathedral of St. Lawrence (Katedrala Sv. Lovre), Trogir, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia, Europe

1109-506 - Tourist on Dubrovnik City Walls, with Fort Lovrijenac (St. Lawrence Fortress) in the background, Dubrovnik, Dalmatian Coast, Adriatic, Croatia, Europe

1109-521 - Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls at sunrise, from Fort Lovrijenac (St. Lawrence Fort), Dubrovnik, Dalmatian Coast, Adriatic, Croatia, Europe

1109-527 - Fort Lovrijenac (St. Lawrence Fortress) at sunrise, Dubrovnik, Dalmatian Coast, Adriatic, Croatia, Europe

1109-528 - Fort Lovrijenac (St. Lawrence Fortress) at sunrise, Dubrovnik, Dalmatian Coast, Adriatic, Croatia, Europe

1109-520 - Dubrovnik and the City Walls at sunrise, from Fort Lovrijenac (St. Lawrence Fortress), Dubrovnik, Dalmatian Coast, Adriatic, Croatia, Europe

832-87518 - Road along the St. Lawrence River near Grosses-Roches, Gaspe Peninsula, Gaspesie, Quebec, Canada

832-77860 - Skyline of Montreal reflected in the St. Lawrence River, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

832-77859 - Skyline of Montreal with the harbour and the St. Lawrence River, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

832-81823 - Cityscape with the Neckar River and the Town Church of Saint Lawrence, Nuertingen, Swabian Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

832-81819 - Cityscape with the Neckar River and the Town Church of Saint Lawrence, Nuertingen, Swabian Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

832-87546 - The village of Perce on the gulf of the St. Lawrence River, Gaspe peninsula, Gaspesie, Quebec, Canada

832-87519 - Grosses-Roches, a village on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, Gaspe Peninsula, Gaspesie, Quebec, Canada

832-77848 - Quebec City, historic town centre with the backdrop of the Chateau Frontenac and the St. Lawrence River, Quebec, Canada

832-87511 - Holiday homes on the St. Lawrence River, Gaspe Peninsula, Gaspesie, Quebec, Canada

832-85424 - Riva promenade, Cathedral of St. Lawrence, city walls, old town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Trogir, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe

832-81249 - Lawrence Chapel above the vineyards, Trittenheim, Moselle, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

832-81821 - Cityscape with the Neckar River and the Town Church of Saint Lawrence, Nuertingen, Swabian Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

832-85428 - Cathedral of St. Lawrence, cathedral square, old town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Trogir, Dalmatia, Croatia, Europe

832-54396 - Cathedral of St. Lawrence, Cathedral Square, historic town centre, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Trogir, Split region, Central Dalmatia, Dalmatia, Adriatic coast, Croatia, Europe, PublicGround

832-54359 - Cathedral of St. Lawrence, Cathedral Square, historic town centre, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Trogir, Split region, Central Dalmatia, Dalmatia, Adriatic coast, Croatia, Europe, PublicGround

832-56484 - Dominican monastery with the St Lawrence monastery church built by Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt, Jablonne v Podjestedi, North Boehmia, Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe

832-56483 - Dominican monastery with the St Lawrence monastery church built by Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt, Jablonne v Podjestedi, North Boehmia, Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe

832-40220 - Cap Bon Desir, whale route, St. Lawrence Marine Park, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, Quebec, Canada

832-40235 - Boreal forest along St Lawrence river, Black Spruce (Picea mariana) and Northern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum), Duplessis district, Quebec, Canada

832-40204 - Chateau Frontenac and St Lawrence river, Quebec City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quebec, Canada

832-40190 - St. Lawrence River and Old Quebec City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quebec, Canada

832-40205 - Skyline of Quebec City at dusk, St. Lawrence River, Quebec City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quebec, Canada

832-40214 - Saguenay Fjord, St. Lawrence Marine Park, Saguenay Lac Saint Jean Region, Quebec, Canada

832-40217 - Hotel Tadoussac from 1865 on the estuary of Saguenay Fjord to Saint Lawrence River, Tadoussac, Canada, North America

832-40845 - Azure Window natural arch, Saint Lawrence, San Lawrenz, west coast of Gozo, Malta, Europe

832-40206 - St. Lawrence River, Quebec City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quebec, Canada

832-40215 - Lighthouse towards La Baie, Saguenay Fjord, St. Lawrence Marine Park, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, Quebec, Canada

817-416646 - Canada, Quebec, Montreal, skyline, St Lawrence River,

817-416647 - Canada, Quebec, Montreal, skyline, St Lawrence River,

817-413757 - Cathedral of St Lawrence, Trogir, Dalmatia, Croatia

817-413756 - Interior of cathedral of St Lawrence, Trogir, Dalmatia, Croatia

1113-64763 - Lighthouse, Pointe-des-Monts, St. Lawrence River, Quebec, Canada

1113-62438 - Lighthouse, Pointe-des-Monts, St. Lawrence River, Quebec, Canada

1113-50724 - Ice fishing, cabins standing on frozen St. Lawrence River, Quebec, Canada