746-91675 - Kuresh, traditional Kyrgyz wrestling. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91678 - Greeting at the beginning of a fight. Kuresh, traditional Kyrgyz wrestling. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91674 - Kuresh, traditional Kyrgyz wrestling. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91699 - The referee. Er Enish or Oodarysh, wrestling from horseback, a traditional equestrian sport. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91665 - At Chabysh, a long distance horse race. To reduce weight often no saddle is used and the riders are often young boys. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91669 - Lifting of a horse. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91693 - Er Enish or Oodarysh, wrestling from horseback, a traditional equestrian sport. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91695 - Er Enish or Oodarysh, wrestling from horseback, a traditional equestrian sport. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91673 - Kuresh, traditional Kyrgyz wrestling. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91691 - Er Enish or Oodarysh, wrestling from horseback, a traditional equestrian sport. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91694 - Er Enish or Oodarysh, wrestling from horseback, a traditional equestrian sport. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91670 - Kuresh, traditional Kyrgyz wrestling. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91668 - Lifting of a horse. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91671 - Kuresh, traditional Kyrgyz wrestling. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91676 - Kuresh, traditional Kyrgyz wrestling. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91664 - At Chabysh, a long distance horse race. To reduce weight often no saddle is used and the riders are often young boys. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91688 - Er Enish or Oodarysh, wrestling from horseback, a traditional equestrian sport. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91690 - Er Enish or Oodarysh, wrestling from horseback, a traditional equestrian sport. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91696 - Portrait of a competitor. Er Enish or Oodarysh, wrestling from horseback, a traditional equestrian sport. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91700 - The referee. Er Enish or Oodarysh, wrestling from horseback, a traditional equestrian sport. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91672 - Kuresh, traditional Kyrgyz wrestling. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91666 - At Chabysh, a long distance horse race. To reduce weight often no saddle is used and the riders are often young boys. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91697 - Portrait of a competitor. Er Enish or Oodarysh, wrestling from horseback, a traditional equestrian sport. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91698 - The competitors entering the ring. Er Enish or Oodarysh, wrestling from horseback, a traditional equestrian sport. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91689 - Er Enish or Oodarysh, wrestling from horseback, a traditional equestrian sport. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91677 - Kuresh, traditional Kyrgyz wrestling. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91667 - At Chabysh, a long distance horse race. To reduce weight often no saddle is used and the riders are often young boys. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

746-91692 - Er Enish or Oodarysh, wrestling from horseback, a traditional equestrian sport. Folk and Sport festival on the Suusamyr plain commemorating Mr Koshomkul, a sportsman and folk hero of the last century. Asia, central Asia, Kyrgyzstan

1350-5175 - Cote des Basques beach at sunset, Biarritz

1350-5215 - Surf lessons in Cote des Basques, Biarritz

1350-5193 - Surfers in Cote des Basques beach at sunset, Biarritz

1350-5156 - Cote des Basques beach, Biarritz

1350-5186 - Surfer in Cote des Basques beach at sunset, Biarritz

1350-5237 - Sunset surfing on Cote des Basques beach, Biarritz

1350-5234 - Sunset surfing on Cote des Basques beach, Biarritz

1350-5189 - Surf lessons in Cote des Basques, Biarritz

1350-5177 - Sunset surfing on Cote des Basques beach, Biarritz

1350-5222 - Cote des Basques beach at sunset, Biarritz

1350-5178 - Sunset surfing on Cote des Basques beach, Biarritz

1116-40088 - Male diver with sun over ocean surface, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States of America

857-92990 - With Mount Yotei in the background, a team of backcountry skiers, led by a woman, are hiking to the summit of mount Annupuri, near ski resort Niseko United on the Japanese island of Hokkaido. The skis they carry are big and wide allowing the winter enthusiasts to fully enjoy skiing down the waist deep powder slopes Niseko United is known for. Niseko United is comprised of four resorts on the one mountain, Annupuri (1,308m). 100km south of Sapporo, Niseko Annupuri is a part of the Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park and is the most eastern park of the Niseko Volcanic Group. Hokkaido, the north island of Japan, is geographically ideally located in the path of consistent weather systems that bring the cold air across the Sea of Japan from Siberia. This results in many of the resorts being absolutely dumped with powder that is renowned for being incredibly dry. Some of the Hokkaido ski resorts receive an amazing average of 14-18 meters of snowfall annually. Niseko is the powder capital of the world and as such is the most popular international ski destination in Japan. It offers an unforgettable experience for all levels of skier and snowboarder.

857-92989 - With the volcano Yotei in the background a female and two male backcountry skiers are hiking to the summit of mount Annupuri, in the ski resort Niseko United on the Japanese island of Hokkaido. Niseko United is comprised of four resorts on the one mountain, Annupuri (1,308m). 100km south of Sapporo, Niseko Annupuri is a part of the Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park and is the most eastern park of the Niseko Volcanic Group. Hokkaido, the north island of Japan, is geographically ideally located in the path of consistent weather systems that bring the cold air across the Sea of Japan from Siberia. This results in many of the resorts being absolutely dumped with powder that is renowned for being incredibly dry. Some of the Hokkaido ski resorts receive an amazing average of 14-18 meters of snowfall annually. Niseko is the powder capital of the world and as such is the most popular international ski destination in Japan. It offers an unforgettable experience for all levels of skier and snowboarder. Mount Yotei in the background is often referred to as the "Mount Fuji of Hokkaido".

857-92688 - Entrance arch to Santa Monica Pier, from the Pacific Coast Highway. A popular excursion spot for more than a century, the Santa Monica Pier draws crowds daily. From Wikipedia: "The Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed pier located at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California and is a prominent, 100-year-old landmark. The pier contains Pacific Park, a family amusement park with its one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art, solar paneled Ferris wheel. It also has an original carousel hippodrome from the 1920s, the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium operated by Heal the Bay, shops, entertainers, a video arcade, a trapeze school, pubs, and restaurants. The west end of the pier is a popular location for anglers.

857-90997 - An unidentified lead ice climber tops out on frozen waterfall by a popular climbing area called Haffner Creek in Kootenay National Park, British Columbia on December 1, 2002 as its snows, Canada

857-90549 - Kushti is a traditional form of South Asian wrestling popular in India, also known as Pehlwani. Wrestlers usually meet in an Akhara, a "wrestling ground" which is a place of practice, with facilities for boarding, lodging and training.They serve both as training schools and an arena for wrestlers to compete against each other. Akhara is not limited only to physical activities, but also involves religious practices, particularly the worship of the god Hanuman.

857-90546 - Kushti is a traditional form of South Asian wrestling popular in India, also known as Pehlwani. Wrestlers usually meet in an Akhara, a "wrestling ground" which is a place of practice, with facilities for boarding, lodging and training.They serve both as training schools and an arena for wrestlers to compete against each other. Akhara is not limited only to physical activities, but also involves religious practices, particularly the worship of the god Hanuman.

857-90547 - Kushti is a traditional form of South Asian wrestling popular in India, also known as Pehlwani. Wrestlers usually meet in an Akhara, a "wrestling ground" which is a place of practice, with facilities for boarding, lodging and training.They serve both as training schools and an arena for wrestlers to compete against each other. Akhara is not limited only to physical activities, but also involves religious practices, particularly the worship of the god Hanuman.

857-89734 - Woman rides the popular Bell Rock Pathway near Courthouse Butte in South Sedona, Arizona. Bell Rock Pathway is a popular starting point to access Sedona's classic loop rides.

857-87829 - A male climber in an orange beanie and multicolored shirt climbs Family Jewel (5.10d) on Mount Gorgeous in Malibu Canyon State Park in Malibu, California. Family Jewel is a very popular sport climb in Malibu Canyon.

857-87828 - A male climber in an orange beanie and multicolored shirt climbs Family Jewel (5.10d) on Mount Gorgeous in Malibu Canyon State Park in Malibu, California. Family Jewel is a very popular sport climb in Malibu Canyon.

857-87830 - A male climber in an orange beanie and multicolored shirt climbs Family Jewel (5.10d) on Mount Gorgeous in Malibu Canyon State Park in Malibu, California. Family Jewel is a very popular sport climb in Malibu Canyon.

832-337425 - Kolnarena stadium is a popular venue location and home base for the Kolner Haie hockey team, Cologne, NRW, Germany

857-30436 - Bruce Miller climbs on the hardest part, or "crux", of a route called "Jules Verne", rated 5.11a, high off the ground on the Redgarden Wall in Eldorado Canyon State Park, CO. Jules Verne is one of the more famous traditional or "trad" routes in the area, and has long sections between protection. Eldorado Canyon, located on the Front Range south of Boulder, and its steep, difficult sandstone cliffs attract climbers from around the country and the world, making it one of the most popular climbing areas in Colorado.

857-30429 - A father, Brad Piehl, watches while his daughter, Jenna, snowshoes for the first time, on the snow covered Boreas Pass Road, a popular winter recreation trail for cross country skiers and snowshoers. The road becomes a trail, and is part of the Rails to Trails system. It follows an old railroad grade southeast over the mountains to the town of Como.

857-30435 - Bruce Miller climbs on the hardest part, or "crux", of a route called "Jules Verne", rated 5.11a, high off the ground on the Redgarden Wall in Eldorado Canyon State Park, CO. Jules Verne is one of the more famous traditional or "trad" routes in the area, and has long sections between protection. Eldorado Canyon, located on the Front Range south of Boulder, and its steep, difficult sandstone cliffs attract climbers from around the country and the world, making it one of the most popular climbing areas in Colorado.

975-52 - Bujagali Falls is a waterfall near Jinja in Uganda where the Nile River comes out of Lake Victoria, sometimes considered the source of the Nile. This is a very popular tourist attraction for people wanting to raft on the white water rapids. Bujagali Falls, Jinja, Uganda, East Africa

83-12312 - Easton's Beach, locally known as First Beach, the closest beach to the city, popular for swimming, surfing and sunbathing, Newport, Rhode Island, New England, United States of America, North America

802-73 - A climber on a popular gritstone bouldering route on the Plantation Boulders at Stanage Edge, Peak District National Park, near Hathersage, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

802-67 - A climber walks towards advanced base camp at 5800 metres on Mera Peak, 6420 metres, a popular trekking peak in the Khumbu region, with Mount Everest beyond, Nepal Himalaya, Nepal, Asia

802-38 - Climber makes a solo ascent of one of the thousands of classic outcrop climbs on the popular cliff of Stanage Edge, near Hathersage, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

802-19 - A trekker pauses for a break on the edge of a glacial stream on the way to Mera Peak, a popular trekking peak in the Khumbu Region, near Mount Everest, Nepal, Himalayas, Asia

83-10112 - Waimea Bay Beach Park, a popular surfing spot on Oahu's North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii, USA

83-12142 - Football on the beach at this popular surfing resort in the far north near the Ecuadorean border, Mancora, Peru, South America

83-12141 - Surfer on the beach at this popular surfing resort in the far north near the Ecuadorean border, Mancora, Peru, South America

83-12139 - Young surfers on the beach at this popular surfing resort in the far north near the Ecuadorean border, Mancora, Peru, South America

83-12129 - Surfer at the popular far north coast fishing & surfing village of Huanchaco, near Trujillo, Peru, South America.

83-12126 - Surfer at the popular far north coast fishing & surfing village of Huanchaco, near Trujillo, Peru, South America.