832-409417 - Dense storm clouds over a lake and a wooded shore, Naturfreundehaus, Markelfingen, Untersee, Lake Constance, District of Constance, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

860-293413 - Blue Peacock (Pavo cristatus), perched on a tree, Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka, South Asia

860-293411 - Musk ox (Ovibos moschatus) under the snow on the tundra, Dovrefjell, Norway

860-293408 - Col du Nivolet road, Val Ceresole, Gran Paradiso NP, Piedmont, Italy

860-293405 - Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) amongst stubble, England

860-293402 - African bush elephants cross a shimmering channel in Botswana?s Okavango Delta, displaying their aquatic skills and family bonds amid lush wilderness?a perfect moment of wild Africa adventure.

860-293400 - Coastal vegetation and rugged rocks frame Walker Bay?s shoreline in Hermanus, Western Cape. A scenic, unspoiled view of the Whale Coast?s dramatic geology and natural marine beauty.

860-293401 - African bush elephants cross a shimmering channel in Botswana?s Okavango Delta, displaying their aquatic skills and family bonds amid lush wilderness?a perfect moment of wild Africa adventure.

860-293397 - Breathtaking aerial view of the Okavango Delta near Maun in Botswana, showing vibrant wetlands, blue lagoons, and golden grasslands. Ideal for use in nature, travel, and wildlife photography projects.

860-293396 - Breathtaking aerial view of the Okavango Delta near Maun in Botswana, showing vibrant wetlands, blue lagoons, and golden grasslands. Ideal for use in nature, travel, and wildlife photography projects.

860-293395 - Oceane Da Cunha, researcher at the University of El Paso, capturing Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake (Crotalus ornatus), Texas.

860-293394 - Oceane Da Cunha, researcher at the University of El Paso, capturing Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake (Crotalus ornatus), Texas.

860-293379 - Booted Eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus), adult female (light morph), on rock with a pigeon, Province of Castile-La Mancha, Spain, Europe

860-293370 - Verdon Gorge view with cliff and river, Quinson, Provence, France

860-293369 - Verdon Gorge view with cliff and river, Quinson, Provence, France

860-293368 - Southern Right Whale, (Eubalaena australis), filtering with the baleen plates at the surface in the shallow protected waters of the Golfo Nuevo, Valdez Peninsula, UNESCO World Heritage site, Argentina.

860-293367 - Southern Right Whale, (Eubalaena australis), breaching calf in the shallow protected waters of the Golfo Nuevo, Valdez Peninsula, UNESCO World Heritage site, Argentina.

860-293366 - Southern Right Whale, (Eubalaena australis), breaching calf in the shallow protected waters of the Golfo Nuevo, Valdez Peninsula, UNESCO World Heritage site, Argentina.

860-293364 - Southern Right Whale, (Eubalaena australis), breaching calf in the shallow protected waters of the Golfo Nuevo, Valdez Peninsula, UNESCO World Heritage site, Argentina.

860-293363 - Southern Right Whale, (Eubalaena australis), tail in the protected waters of the Golfo Nuevo, Valdez Peninsula, UNESCO World Heritage site, Argentina.

860-293362 - South American sea lion, (Otaria flavescens), UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, Golfo Nuevo, Peninsula Valdes, Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean

860-293350 - Chassiron lighthouse at the northern tip of Oleron Island - charente maritime - France

860-293349 - Chassiron lighthouse at the northern tip of Oleron Island - charente maritime - France

860-293338 - Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura), sunbath, Bocas del Toro, Panama

860-293335 - Huge communal nest of Sociable Weavers (Philetairus socius) in a camelthorn tree (Vachellia erioloba). Kalahari Desert, Namibia.

860-293331 - Sand dunes and mountain ridges in the Namib Desert. In the evening. Aerial view. Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia.

860-293330 - The Pondok mountains seen through "The Bridge" belong to the Spitzkoppe mountain compound. Damaraland, Namibia.

860-293329 - Two hot-air balloons at the edge of the Namib Desert. Aerial view from another balloon. Namibia.

860-293328 - The hot-air balloon above an arid plain and isolated mountain ridges at the edge of the Namib Desert. The shadow is from a second balloon. Aerial view. Namibia.

860-293327 - The hot-air balloon above an arid plain and isolated mountain ridges at the edge of the Namib Desert. Aerial view from a second balloon. Namibia.

860-293326 - The hot-air balloon above an arid plain and isolated mountain ridges at the edge of the Namib Desert. Aerial view from a second balloon. Namibia.

860-293325 - The hot-air balloon above an arid plain and isolated mountain ridges at the edge of the Namib Desert. At sunrise. Aerial view from a second balloon. Kulala Wilderness Reserve, Namibia.

860-293324 - In order to get ready for the take-off, the pilot inflates the balloon with hot air by activating the burner. At dawn. Namib Desert, Kulala Wilderness Reserve, Namibia.

860-293321 - African Elephant (Loxodonta africana). Breeding herd rushing towards a waterhole. Etosha National Park, Namibia.

860-293310 - European wolf (Canis lupus lupus) at sunrise in spring in a peat bog, Karelia region, Finland.

860-293303 - Red footed falcon (Falco vespertinus), male in flight, Hortobagy National Park, Hungary

860-293302 - Western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), in desert

860-293301 - Western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), in desert

860-293299 - Valley Fljotadalur. Landscape on the Troellaskagi Peninsula during autumn in northern Iceland. Europe, Northern Europe, Iceland

860-293298 - Valley Fljotadalur. Landscape on the Troellaskagi Peninsula during autumn in northern Iceland. Europe, Northern Europe, Iceland

860-293297 - Valley Svarfadardalur. Landscape on the Troellaskagi Peninsula during autumn in northern Iceland. Europe, Northern Europe, Iceland

860-293296 - Valley Hoergardalur. Landscape on the Troellaskagi Peninsula during autumn in northern Iceland. Europe, Northern Europe, Iceland

860-293295 - The cliffs at Mucklaberg's Wick. Landscape on Foula, part of the Shetland Islands. Europe, Great Britain, Scotland, Northern Isles, Shetland Islands

860-293294 - The cliffs at Mucklaberg's Wick. Landscape on Foula, part of the Shetland Islands. Europe, Great Britain, Scotland, Northern Isles, Shetland Islands

860-293293 - Cliffs in the north at East Hoevdi and Da Logat. Landscape on Foula, part of the Shetland Islands. Europe, Great Britain, Scotland, Northern Isles, Shetland Islands

860-293292 - Gaada Stack. Landscape on Foula, part of the Shetland Islands. Europe, Great Britain, Scotland, Northern Isles, Shetland Islands

860-293291 - Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) colony. South America, Falkland Islands, Saunders Island

860-293290 - Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) during early morning on the way to the sea. South America, Falkland Islands, Saunders Island

860-293288 - Electric boat on the Huisne river under the name La Venise de l'Ouest. Medieval town of La Ferte Bernard (the beginning of Perche), Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France

860-293289 - Gullfoss part of Golden Circle tourist route during autumn. Europe, Northern Europe, Iceland

860-293287 - Electric boat on the Huisne river under the name La Venise de l'Ouest. Medieval town of La Ferte Bernard (the beginning of Perche), Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France

860-293286 - Unforgettable sunset near the Baie Charrier hut. Courbet Peninsula, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293285 - A highly marshy area, littered with holes more than a meter deep, known as "souilles". Baie Charrier, Courbet Peninsula, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293284 - The Marion Dufresne, stationed in Morbihan Bay in front of the Port-aux-Francais base, preparing to weigh anchor for Amsterdam Island. Kerguelen Archipelago

860-293283 - Rallier du Baty Peninsula, left: Mont de Volz, right: Mont Lieutard. Southwest of Kerguelen.

860-293282 - Extra tents at the Deux Freres hut. Rallier du Baty Peninsula, South-West Kerguelen.

860-293281 - The hunters' river. Courbet Peninsula, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293280 - Young elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) playing on the edge of Morbihan Bay, in front of Mount Ross. Kerguelen Archipelago

860-293278 - Sunrise on Mont Ross (1850m). Gallieni massif, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293277 - The logistics team boards the helicopter after servicing the hut. Val Studer hut. Kerguelen Archipelago

860-293276 - Supplying the Val Studer hut by helicopter. The helicopter drops a net, or "sling", containing several drums filled with equipment and food. Kerguelen Archipelago

860-293275 - The experienced helicopter pilot navigates by sight and close to the ground to get his bearings. Kerguelen Archipelago

860-293273 - The Port Elisabeth shelter is a spartan little sphere, solidly guyed to the ground because of the strong winds. The blue cans contain food for several people and several weeks. Kerguelen Archipelago

860-293272 - Kerguelen Tern (Sterna virgata) in flight. Mayes Island, Gulf of Morbihan. Kerguelen Archipelago.

860-293268 - The helicopter has just dropped off a team at the Val Studer hut, with equipment for a renovation project. Kerguelen Archipelago

860-293267 - Blue Petrel footprints in the snow. Mayes Island, Gulf of Morbihan. Kerguelen Archipelago.

860-293266 - Landscape of southwestern Kerguelen, in Table Bay. Basaltic rock, sparse vegetation, characteristic low lenticular clouds.

860-293264 - A contemplative break for the team of scientists. The ornithologist on the right has a camera to inspect the inside of the burrows to read the rings of banded birds. Mayes Island, Gulf of Morbihan. Kerguelen Archipelago.

860-293263 - Landscape of southwestern Kerguelen, in Table Bay. Basaltic rock, sparse vegetation, characteristic low lenticular clouds. Kerguelen Archipelago

860-293262 - King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) adult and juvenile. Ratmanoff king penguin colony, Courbet Peninsula, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293261 - The Port-aux-Francais base. The TAAF (Terres Australes et Antarctiques Francaises) and French flags were hoisted. Kerguelen Archipelago

860-293259 - King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) and elephant seals (Mirounga leonina). Ratmanoff king penguin colony, Courbet peninsula, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293258 - The Riviere du Nord hut. Composed of two small wooden modules solidly braced to the ground. One is the kitchen, the other the dormitory. Outside, cans contain enough food for a team of three or four scientists to live in for several weeks. Kerguelen Archipelago

860-293257 - The barge L'Aventure II drops off a team of scientists on Mayes Island for a week-long ornithological mission. Mayes Island, Gulf of Morbihan. Kerguelen Archipelago.

860-293255 - Zodiac used to drop off and pick up scientific teams on the many islands in the Golfe du Morbihan, where the waters are calmer. Kerguelen Archipelago

860-293254 - Cormorant Rock. Pointe Suzanne, Prince of Wales peninsula, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293253 - In the distance, the Cap Noir hut. In the foreground, highly marshy terrain. Courbet Peninsula, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293252 - King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) and rainbow. Ratmanoff king penguin colony, Courbet Peninsula, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293251 - King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus). Ratmanoff king penguin colony, Courbet peninsula, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293250 - Sound recording of elephant seals (Mirounga leonina). Ratmanoff king penguin colony, Courbet peninsula, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293249 - The Cataract River. Courbet Peninsula, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293247 - The Port Elisabeth hut. Val Studer, Courbet Peninsula, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293246 - Two scientists visit the Royal Penguin colony in Baie du Marin on Crozet Island.

860-293244 - Three overwinterers return to the Port-aux-Francais base from Anse des Pachas. Courbet Peninsula, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293243 - This helicopter is stationed on board the Marion Dufresne and is used to transfer personnel and light equipment between the ship and the bases. Kerguelen Islands

860-293242 - This team of scientists crosses a river. Boots are a must. Kerguelen Islands

860-293240 - Sailing between the straits near Pointe Morne. Courbet Peninsula, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293238 - Numbering of trout fin samples. Numbering of scale samples for genetic monitoring. Mission preparation must be perfect. Because once in the field, nothing must be missing, not even the pencil: the only pencil capable of writing on the pockets containing the samples. Kerguelen Archipelago.

860-293237 - Installation of the workshop. Juvenile trout fishing workshop, to perpetuate genetic monitoring since the introduction of trout. Kerguelen Archipelago.

860-293235 - Counting Kerguelen Cormorants (Leucocarbo verrucosus) from a distance using a spotting scope, as part of a long-term population monitoring program. Pointe Suzanne, Prince of Wales peninsula, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293234 - Candlelit meal at the entrance to the Puy Saint Theodule cave. To the left, Mont Alfred Grandidier. In the distance: Mont Blanc. Grande Terre, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293233 - Wind lifting the snow, Port-aux-Francais, Kerguelen Islands

860-293232 - View of the Golfe du Morbihan, the large protected bay of the Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293231 - Colony of Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua). Anse des Pachas, near the Port-aux-Francais base. Courbet Peninsula, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293230 - Perfect pyramid. Branca pyramid. Gallieni massif, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293229 - Inventory of supplies from the Puy Saint Theodule cave. Grande Terre, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293228 - Armor lake. Grande Terre, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293221 - View of Volcan du Diable. Right: Mt Puy-St-Theodule. Grande Terre, Kerguelen archipelago.

860-293220 - The Phonolite hut. View of the Phonolite hut. Made of wood, most Kerguelen huts are simple and efficient, easy to maintain and quick to assemble and disassemble. Kerguelen Islands

860-293219 - Sunrise over Hurley Bay, Grande Terre, Kerguelen archipelago.