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08112062
Mt. Pelee volcano, Martinique. ^^^An eruption on May 8, 1902 killed 27,000 people and destroyed the city of St. Pierre.

08112061
Mt. Pelee volcano eruption, May 8th 1902. ^^^A nuee ardente killed 27,000 people and destroyed the city of St. Pierre, the largest number of casualities from a volcanic eruption in the 20th century.

08112059
Man climbing a coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) on Le Vauclin beach, Martinique island, French Caribbean.

08112058
Yachts moored stern-to in Saint Tropez harbour, France.

08112057
Man climbing a coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) on Le Vauclin beach, Martinique island, French Caribbean.

08112053
Fish market at Le Vauclin, Martinique Island, French Carribean.

08112051
Local hand-made birds made of palms. Martinique, French Caribbean.

08112050
Stack of lobster traps used in Le Vauclin harbour, Martinique, French Caribbean.

08112049
Fisherman building lobster trap, Le Vauclin beach, Martinique, French Caribbean.

08112048
Yacht returning to St.Tropez harbour, France, after a day at the Nioulargue.

08112047
Yachts moored stern-to in Saint Tropez harbour, France.

08112046
Yachts moored in St. Tropez, France.

08112044
Blue fishing yole in Martinique. ^^^The modern racing yoles have more refined lines than the fishing "gommiers" racing in the 70's.

08112043
Fishing lines in Le Vauclin harbour, Martinique Island, Caribbean.

08112042
Man weighing a lobster in a fish market at Le Vauclin, Martinique Island, French Carribean.

08112041
Man holding a lobster in a fish market at Le Vauclin, Martinique Island, French Carribean.

08112039
Boats pulled up on beach in the fishing village of Grand Riviere, north Martinique, Caribbean.

08112036
Painted facade in Fort-de-France, Martinique, French Caribbean. The artwork, depicting an open market scene, is by local artist, L.Y Alaby.

08112033
Three-masted schooner "Shenandoah" approaching Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands. French Polynesia.

08112032
Three-masted schooner "Shenandoah" approaching Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands. French Polynesia.

08112031
The Pillars, on Ua-Pou island in the Marquesas archipelago. Jagged volcanic plugs loom above Hakahau harbour. Mt Oave (1,203 metres), the highest point on Ua Pou, is often cloud-covered.

08112029
The Pillars, on Ua-Pou island in the Marquesas archipelago. Jagged volcanic plugs loom above Hakahau harbour. Mt Oave (1,203 metres), the highest point on Ua Pou, is often cloud-covered.

08112026
Cruising yacht anchored in Hakahau Bay off Ua-Pou island, Marquesas archipelago. ^^^The spectacular jagged volcanic plugs were formed by subterranean magma hardening as it was pushed slowly above the surface.

08112025
Singlehanded American sailor leaving Hakahau harbour, Hiva Oa island, Marquesas.

08112024
J-Class "Endeavour" mooring in Saint-Tropez harbour after a race during the Nioulargue, France.

08112022
Stormy skies over a cruising yacht anchored in Hakahau Bay off Ua-Pou island, Marquesas archipelago. ^^^The spectacular jagged volcanic plugs were formed by subterranean magma hardening as it was pushed slowly above the surface.

08112021
Stormy skies over a cruising yacht anchored in Hakahau Bay off Ua-Pou island, Marquesas archipelago. ^^^The spectacular jagged volcanic plugs were formed by subterranean magma hardening as it was pushed slowly above the surface.

08112020
Stormy skies over a cruising yacht anchored in Hakahau Bay off Ua-Pou island, Marquesas archipelago. ^^^The spectacular jagged volcanic plugs were formed by subterranean magma hardening as it was pushed slowly above the surface.

08112019
Cruising yachts moored off Ua-Pou island, Marquesas archipelago, Polynesia.

08112018
Coconut trees on the slopes above Hatiheu Bay, northeast coast Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.

08112017
Coconut trees on the slopes above Hatiheu Bay, northeast coast Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia.

08112014
From Taioa Bay, south west of Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas, a path in the steep-sided valley ^^^leads to one of the world's highest waterfalls (600 metres). Several old tikis and remains of Marquesan marae can be seen along the way.

08112011
Southeast cape of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas islands, French Polynesia.

08112007
Bay Haataivea on the north coast of Nuku Hiva, with jagged mountains. Marquesas, French Polynesia.

08112006
Hatiheu Bay, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas islands, French Polynesia.

08112004
Yachts and open boats moored in the provencal harbour, Saint Tropez, France.

08112002
Two ancient tikis (Marquesan divinities) in the reconstructed meae in the forest behind Hatiheu Bay, Nuku Hiva Island, Marquesas, French Polynesia.

08111999
Tiki replicas (Marquesan divinities) on Hatiheu beach, in Nuku Hiva Island, Marquesas, Polynesia.

08111998
Marquesan meeting place (Tohua) near Hatiheu Bay, north Nuku Hiva island, Marquesas.

08111997
Marquesan stone temple, near Hatiheu Bay, north Nuku Hiva island, Marquesas.

08111995
Ancient tiki (Marquesan divinity) in a meeting place (Tohua) behind Hatiheu Bay, Nuku Hiva Island, Marquesas Islands, Polynesia.

08111993
Yachts racing in the gulf of St. Tropez, viewed over tiled roofs from the Citadelle. South of France.

08111991
Forested interior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas, Polynesia. Near Taioa Bay, a path leads into a steep-sided valley, and a 600m high waterfall.

08111990
Tiki replicas (Marquesan divinities) on Hatiheu beach, in Nuku Hiva Island, Marquesas, Polynesia.

08111989
Sandy beach, north-east Marie Galante Island, Caribbean.

08111988
Sandy beach, north-east Marie Galante Island, Caribbean.

08111985
Palms beside beach on Marie Galante island, Caribbean.

08111984
Last windmill used in Marie Galante to squeeze the sugar cane and extract juice to produce rum, called 'Rhum Agricole'. Caribbean.

08111983
Man with sugar cane beside the last windmill used in Marie Galante to squeeze the sugar cane and extract juice to produce rum, called 'Rhum Agricole'. Caribbean.

08111982
Mechanism of last windmill used in Marie Galante to squeeze the sugar cane and extract juice to produce rum, called 'Rhum Agricole'. Caribbean.

08111981
Shuttered window on a local house in Bourg des Saintes, Les Saintes Islands, Caribbean.

08111976
Dog beside a wooden fishing boat with wide oars, on a beach on Marie Galante island, French Caribbean.

08111975
Fisherman in Marie-Galante, Caribbean, with model tall ships, outside a shop that sells his models.

08111974
Painted sign of of a tall ship in Marie-Galante, outside a shop that sells model tall-ships. Caribbean.

08111973
Fisherman's wife in Marie-Galante, Caribbean, with model tall ships, outside a shop that sells the models ^^^made by her husband.

08111972
Hermit crab on beach, Tuamotu's, French Polynesia.

08111971
Three-masted schooner "Shenandoah" cruising in the Marquesas archipelago, Pacific, with all sails up.

08111963
The cruising yacht, "Kotick", anchored with lines ashore to prevent her swinging in the narrow channel, Dream Island, Antarctic Peninsula

08111962
"Kotick" surrounded by ice at Dream Island, Antarctic Peninsula

08111961
The natural harbour of Port Lockroy, Antarctic Peninsula

08111959
The cruising yacht, "Kotick", anchored with lines ashore to prevent her swinging in the narrow channel, Dream Island, Antarctic Peninsula

08111958
"Kotick" surrounded by ice at Dream Island, Antarctic Peninsula

08111954
Gray angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus), Belize

08111953
A squirrelfish (Holocentrus adscensionis), Belize

08111952
A goby fish (Gobiidae) making its way across the surface of Labyrinthine brain coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis), Belize

08111951
Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea), the only squid species commonly sighted by divers over inshore reefs in Belize.

08111949
Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea), the only squid species commonly sighted by divers over inshore reefs in Belize

08111948
White margate / Red-mouthed grunt (Haemulon album), Belize

08111947
White margate / Red-mouthed grunt (Haemulon album), Belize

08111946
Painted tunicate (Clavelina picta) on bright red rope sponge, Belize

08111945
The patterns on a sheet coral, Belize

08111944
Close-up of polyps on a Gorgonian sea-fan (Gorganacea), Belize

08111942
Squirrelfish (Holocentrus adscensionis) on a reef, Belize

08111941
Close-up of flower coral (Eusmilia fastigiata) growing in a reef, Belize

08111939
Christmas tree worms (Spirobranchus giganteus)sprouting from brain coral (Faviidae) on a reef, Belize. ^^^The worms open their corkscrew-like plumage to filter plankton and other microscopic nourishment from the ocean.

08111938
A triplefin blenny (Tripterygiidae) swimming across coral, Belize

08111937
Arrow crab (Stenorhynchus setircornis), Belize

08111935
Sponge brittle star (Ophiothrix suensonii) on a Red rope sponge (Proifera sp.), Belize.

08111934
Juvenile threespot damselfish (Stegastes planifrons) seeking refuge in thinleaf lettuce coral (Agaricia tenuifolia), Belize

08111933
Close-up of stony coral (Scleractinia) on a reef, Belize

08111932
Flamingo tongue snail (Cyphoma gibbosum) feeding on soft coral, Belize

08111930
The arms of a sponge brittle star (Ophiothrix suensonii) coming out of a tube sponge, Belize

08111929
Trumpet fish (Aulostomus maculatus), Belize

08111927
Close-up of the patterns on maze coral (Scleractinia), Belize

08111925
Close-up of Labyrinthine brain coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis), Belize

08111924
A goby fish (Gobiidae) making its way across the surface of Labyrinthine brain coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis), Belize

08111923
Close-up of the patterns on a sheet coral, Belize

08111921
Bluestriped grunt (Haemulon sciurus), Belize

08111920
Juvenile threespot damselfish (Stegastes planifrons) and some smaller Blue chromis (Chromis Cyanea) swimming among the blades in a small colony of thin lettuce coral (Agaricia tenuifolia), Lighthouse Reef, Belize

08111919
Triplefin blenny (Blenniidae sp.) fish hiding among red coral (Anthozoa sp.), Belize

08111915
Vase sponges, tube sponges (Porifera) and a Gorgonian sea fan (Gorganacea), Belize

08111914
Brain coral (Faviidae) on a reef, Belize

08111913
A Caribbean coral garden with two Brain coral (Faviidae) heads in the foreground, Belize

08111912
Giant barrel sponge (Xestopongia muta) with a scuba diver on a Caribbean reef, Belize. Model released.

08111911
Scuba diving at the Blue Hole dive site, a perfectly circular limestone sinkhole with stalactites and limestone formations, Lighthouse Reef System, Belize Model released.

08111910
Oddly shaped round Barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta), Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize

08111908
A scuba diver shining his torch on big Yellow tube sponges (Aplysina fistularis), Belize

08111906
Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) on a sandy seabed, Belize

08111905
Red rope sponge (Amphimedon compressa), Pink vase sponge (Niphates digitalis) and a scuba diver with a torch between two underwater pinnacles, Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize Model released.

08111904
Red rope sponge (Amphimedon compressa) and a Pink vase sponge (Niphates digitalis) with a scuba diver holding a torch in the background, Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize Model released.

08111903
Scuba diver with torch above coral reef with Red rope sponge (Amphimedon compressa), Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta) and other sponges, Belize Model released.

08111900
A scuba diver with a lamp behind a Red rope sponge (Amphimedon compressa), Belize Model released.

08111899
A big Barrel sponge (Xestospongia sp.) in the foreground with Gorgonian sea fans (Gorganacea) behind, Belize

08111898
Big Yellow tube sponges (Aplysina fistularis) on a Caribbean reef, Belize

08111893
A typical Caribbean reef scene with small colourful fish in front of big Yellow tube sponges (Aplysina fistularis) and a shoal of jacks (Carangidae) swimming above, Belize

08111892
Yellowtail snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus) in front of Yellow tube sponges (Aplysina fistularis), Belize

08111891
A shoal of jacks (Carangidae) swimming over some big Yellow tube sponges (Aplysina fistularis), Belize

08111890
A big sponge growing in a Gorgonian sea-fan (Gorganacea), Belize

08111889
A shoal of horse-eye jacks (Caranx latus), Belize

08111888
A shoal of horse-eye jacks / trevally (Caranx latus), Belize.

08111887
A shoal of horse-eye jacks / trevally (Caranx latus), Belize

08111885
A variety of different sponges (Porifera) and coral (Cnidaria) on a reef, Belize

08111884
A scuba diver looking at sponges (Porifera) and coral (Cnidaria), Belize Model released.

08111883
A single barracuda (Sphyraena sp), Belize

08111882
Scuba diver beside an informative sign for a marine trail, Half Moon Cay, Belize Model released.

08111881
A scuba diver with yacht in the background, Belize Model released.

08111880
Underwater view looking up at a woman on a yacht controlling the temperature of the water from a ladder, Belize

08111876
Frigatebird (Fregata sp) flying across Half Moon Cay, Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize

08111875
Welcome sign on the hut at the airstrip, Lighthouse Reef Resort, Belize

08111873
A bungalow situated on the beach, Lighthouse Reef Resort, Belize

08111872
A bungalow situated on the beach, Lighthouse Reef Resort, Belize

08111871
A woman relaxing in a hammock in the shade of palm trees, Lighthouse Reef Resort, Belize Model released.

08111870
Palm trees on a white sandy beach at Lighthouse Reef Resort, Belize

08111869
Palm trees on a white sandy beach at Lighthouse Reef Resort, Belize

08111868
Palm trees on a white sandy beach with jetty, Lighthouse Reef Resort, Belize

08111867
Palm trees on a white sandy beach at Lighthouse Reef Resort, Belize

08111866
Palm trees on a white sandy beach at Lighthouse Reef Resort, Belize

08111865
Palm trees on a white sandy beach at Lighthouse Reef Resort, Belize

08111864
Palm trees on a white sandy beach at Lighthouse Reef Resort, Belize

08111863
A white sandy beach viewed through palm leaf fronds, Lighthouse Reef Resort, Belize

08111862
Palm trees and a white sandy beach at Lighthouse Reef Resort, the only resort on the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize

08111861
Canoes on the white sandy beach at the Lighthouse Reef Resort, Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize

08111860
Sun loungers and palm trees on a white sandy beach, Lighthouse Reef Resort, the only resort on the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize

08111859
Palm trees on a white sandy beach at Lighthouse Reef Resort, the only resort on the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize

08111858
White sandy beach and palm trees at Lighthouse Reef Resort, the only resort on the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize

08111857
White sandy beach and palm trees at Lighthouse Reef Resort, the only resort on the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize

08111854
Canoes lying in a neat row on a white sandy beach, Belize

08111852
A fishing boat beside palm trees at Sandbore Cay, Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize

08111851
A fishing boat at the end of a small wooden pier at Sandbore Cay, Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize

08111850
Sailing boat and lighthouse at Sandbore Cay in the northern part of Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize

08111849
A fish-eye photograph of Sandbore Cay in the northern part of Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize

08111848
Sandbore Cay, in the northern part of Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize. ^^^A world renowned scuba diving site.

08111847
Man steering dingy in front of one of the islands on Turneffe reef, Belize

08111846
One of the islands of Turneffe reef, Belize

08111845
Stormy clouds form over the warm waters of Belize

08111844
Fishing boat in the clear turquoise waters around the reef, Belize

08111843
Fishing boat in the clear turquoise waters around the reef, Belize

08111842
Fishing boat in the clear turquoise waters around the reef, Belize

08111841
Fishing boat in the clear turquoise waters around the reef, Belize

08111840
Fishing boat in the clear turquoise waters around the reef, Belize

08111839
Clear turquoise waters of Belize, Caribbean

08111837
Man with bike walking along Fort George Pier, Belize City.

08111836
Houses and boats on one of the canals in the centre of Belize city, Caribbean

08111835
Fort George Pier with ship moored alongside, Belize City, Belize

08111834
A house flooded after a hurricane, Belize

08111833
A bus driving through a flooded street after a hurricane, Belize

08111832
Hidden Valley Waterfalls, reputed to be the highest waterfall in Central America at around 1,600 feet, Belize

08111831
Hidden Valley Waterfalls, reputed to be the highest waterfall in Central America at around 1,600 feet, Belize

08111830
Hidden Valley Waterfalls, reputed to be the highest waterfall in Central America at around 1,600 feet, Belize

08111826
Pirogues sailing in Baie d'Upi, Ile de Pins, New Caledonia, Melanesia

08111825
Pirogues in Baie d'Upi, Ile de Pins, New Caledonia, Melanesia

08111824
Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak), Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.^^^This flat island allows sea water to flow into reserves and to create saltwater lakes that are lined with coral.

08111823
Pirogues sailing in Baie d'Upi, Ile de Pins, New Caledonia, Melanesia, South Pacific

08111822
Man sailing a pirogue boat in Baie d'Upi, Ile de Pins, New Caledonia, Melanesia

08111821
The turquoise waters in the lagoon on the Isle of Pines, New Caledonia.

08111820
Man sailing a pirogue boat in Baie d'Upi, Ile de Pins, New Caledonia, Melanesia

08111819
Tour in a pirouge (local boat) on Baie d'Uepi, Isle of Pines, New Caldonia.

08111818
Isle de Pins, New Caledonia.

08111815
Man sailing a pirogue boat in Baie d'Upi, Ile de Pins, New Caledonia, Melanesia

08111814
Pirogue boats on the beach of Baie di Uepi, Isle of Pines, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

08111812
Pirogue boat in Baie d'Upi, Ile de Pins, New Caledonia, South Pacific.

08111807
Manta rays (Manta birostris) at a cleaning-station, Yap, Micronesia

08111806
Two manta rays (Manta birostris) at a cleaning-station, Yap, Micronesia

08111804
Two Manta rays (Manta birostris) at a cleaning-station, Yap, Micronesia

08111803
Manta ray (Manta birostris) with a diver at a cleaning-station, Yap, Micronesia Model released.

08111801
Manta ray (Manta birostris) at a cleaning-station, Yap, Micronesia

08111798
Men sailing a popow, the traditional outrigger canoe used on Yap, Micronesia. ^^^The popow is characterized by v shaped ends, used for travel and fishing. The popows are designed so that the mast can be moved from one end to the other to reverse the sailing direction.

08111797
Men sailing a popow, the traditional outrigger canoe used on Yap, Micronesia. ^^^The popow is characterized by v shaped ends, used for travel and fishing. The popows are designed so that the mast can be moved from one end to the other to reverse the sailing direction.

08111796
Men sailing a popow, the traditional outrigger canoe used on Yap, Micronesia. ^^^The popow is characterized by v shaped ends, used for travel and fishing. The popows are designed so that the mast can be moved from one end to the other to reverse the sailing direction.

08111791
Men sailing a popow, the traditional outrigger canoe used on Yap, Micronesia. ^^^The popow is characterized by v shaped ends, used for travel and fishing. The popows are designed so that the mast can be moved from one end to the other to reverse the sailing direction.

08111790
Men sailing a popow, the traditional outrigger canoe used on Yap, Micronesia. ^^^The popow is characterized by v shaped ends, used for travel and fishing. The popows are designed so that the mast can be moved from one end to the other to reverse the sailing direction.

08111789
Men sailing a popow, the traditional outrigger canoe used on Yap, Micronesia. ^^^The popow is characterized by v shaped ends, used for travel and fishing. The popows are designed so that the mast can be moved from one end to the other to reverse the sailing direction.

08111788
Men sailing a popow, the traditional outrigger canoe used on Yap, Micronesia. ^^^The popow is characterized by v shaped ends, used for travel and fishing. The popows are designed so that the mast can be moved from one end to the other to reverse the sailing direction.

08111787
Men sailing a popow, the traditional outrigger canoe used on Yap, Micronesia. The popow is characterized by v shaped ends, used for travel and fishing. The popows are designed so that the mast can be moved from one end to the other to reverse the sailing direction.

08111785
Men sailing a popow, the traditional outrigger canoe used on Yap, Micronesia. ^^^The popow is characterized by v shaped ends, used for travel and fishing. The popows are designed so that the mast can be moved from one end to the other to reverse the sailing direction.

08111784
Man sailing a popow, the traditional outrigger canoe used on Yap, Micronesia. ^^^The popow is characterized by v shaped ends, used for travel and fishing. The popows are designed so that the mast can be moved from one end to the other to reverse the sailing direction.

08111782
Making of a handmade real flower head-dress, Yap, Micronesia. ^^^It is the custom to greet guests arriving in the airport with a gift of a flower head-dress.

08111780
Young dancers in traditional dress, Yap, Micronesia. The children are taught the movements and songs from very early age in school, Yap, Micronesia

08111779
Yapese dancers in traditional dress. The dances and songs on Yap are story telling with complex moves, Yap, Micronesia

08111777
Young Yapese dancers in traditional costume. The children are taught the movements and songs from a very early age, Yap, Micronesia

08111776
Yapese girl in traditional dress during a local feast, Yap, Micronesia

08111774
A young Yapese girl in traditional dress, Yap, Micronesia. ^^^The children are taught the movements and songs from a very early age.

08111773
A young Yapese dancer dressed in traditional costume hiding behind a big "rai" (the round stone money that still has value), Yap, Micronesia.

08111771
Yapese girl in traditional dress, Yap, Micronesia

08111770
Yapese girl in traditional dress preparing for the dancing at a feast, Yap, Micronesia

08111769
Beach close to Colonia on Yap Proper, Micronesia

08111768
Pathway trough tropical vegetation on Yap Proper. Caroline Islands, Micronesia.

08111767
Beach close to Colonia on Yap Proper, Micronesia.

08111766
Beach close to Colonia on Yap Proper, Micronesia

08111764
Beach close to Colonia on Yap Proper, Micronesia.

08111762
The stone money of Yap (Rai) has no legal tender on the international currency market but they are still used as legal tender on the islands. The value varies but not according to size as one would believe. Yap, Micronesia

08111761
The stone money of Yap (rai) has no legal tender on the international currency market but they are still used as legal tender on the islands. The value varies but not according to size as one would believe. Today the stones are never moved even if the ownership sometimes changes. Yap, Micronesia

08111760
The stone money of Yap (Rai) has no legal tender on the international currency market but they are still used as legal tender on the islands. The value varies but not according to size as one would believe. Today the stones are never moved even if the ownership sometimes changes. Yap, Micronesia

08111759
The stone money of Yap (Rai), Micronesia. ^^^It has no legal tender on the international currency market but they are still used as legal tender on the islands.

08111758
Traditional Yap style house with stone money in front, Micronesia

08111757
A statue to honour the Mipsil that used to live in this men's house (faluw). Yap, Micronesia. ^^^It was a Mispil’s solemn duty to attend to all needs of the men of the men’s house in which she resided.

08111756
A statue to honour the Mipsil that used to live in this men's house (faluw) beside some stone money (Rai). Yap, Micronesia. ^^^It was a Mispil’s solemn duty to attend to all needs of the men of the men’s house in which she resided.

08111754
Handpainting the face of a statute, Yap, Micronesia

08111753
Man weaving a handmade Yap style bag, Micronesia.

08111752
Man weaving a Yap style bag, Micronesia.

08111751
Man weaving a Yap style bag, Micronesia.

08111750
Traditional dancers, Yap, Micronesia. The traditional dances and songs on Yap tell stories with complex movements.

08111749
Yapese girl in traditional dress for a local feast, Yap, Micronesia

08111748
Traditional dancers in costume, Yap, Micronesia. The traditional dances and songs on Yap tell stories with complex movements.

08111747
Traditional dancers in costume, Yap, Micronesia. The traditional dances and songs on Yap tell stories with complex movements.

08111745
Traditional dancers in costume, Yap, Micronesia. The traditional dances and songs on Yap tell stories with complex movements.

08111744
Ribbons on the arms of traditional dancers, Yap, Micronesia

08111743
Traditional dancers in costume, Yap, Micronesia. The traditional dances and songs on Yap tell stories with complex movements.

08111741
Old lady dressed in traditional costume having her make-up done for a feast, Yap, Micronesia

08111740
Girls being dressed up for a traditional feast, Yap, Micronesia

08111739
Yapeese girls dressing for the dancing at a local feast, Yap, Micronesia

08111738
Yapese girl being dressed in traditional costume, Yap, Micronesia

08111737
Girls being dressed up for a traditional feast, Yap, Micronesia

08111734
Old woman walking in front of a typical house wearing the traditional grass skirt for a local festival, Yap, Micronesia.

08111733
Man holding woven leaves in preparation for a traditional feast, Yap, Micronesia

08111732
Men on a traditional outrigger canoe, the popow, Yap, Micronesia. The Popow is characterized by V shaped ends. They are designed so that the mast can be moved from one end to the other to reverse the sailing direction.

08111731
Men on a traditional outrigger canoe, the popow, Yap, Micronesia. The Popow is characterized by V shaped ends. They are designed so that the mast can be moved from one end to the other to reverse the sailing direction.

08111727
A popow, the traditional outrigger canoe used on Yap, Micronesia. A long pointed paddle is held overboard in the wake of the canoe to act as a rudder.

08111725
Man on a popow, the traditional outrigger canoe used on Yap, Micronesia. A long pointed paddle is held overboard in the wake of the canoe to act as a rudder.

08111723
Men sailing a popow, the traditional outrigger canoe used on Yap, Micronesia. ^^^The popow is characterized by v shaped ends, used for travel and fishing. The popows are designed so that the mast can be moved from one end to the other to reverse the sailing direction.

08111720
Detail of the construction of the traditional outrigger canoes, Popows, Yap, Micronesia

08111719
Detail of how the traditional outrigger canoes, Popows, were constructed, Yap, Micronesia

08111718
Men sailing a popow, the traditional outrigger canoe used on Yap, Micronesia. ^^^The popow is characterized by v shaped ends, used for travel and fishing. The popows are designed so that the mast can be moved from one end to the other to reverse the sailing direction.

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Men poling a popow, the traditional outrigger canoe used on Yap, Micronesia, with one man in the water. ^^^It is characterized by v shaped ends, used for travel and fishing. The popows are designed so that the mast can be moved from one end to the other to reverse the sailing direction.

08111715
A man with stone money called Rai. Yap, Micronesia. ^^^It has no legal tender on the international currency market but they are still used as legal tender on the islands.

08111710
The coastline of Cyprus.

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Typical vegetation along the coast of Cyprus.

08111705
The coastline of Cyprus.

08111703
The coastline of Cyprus.

08111702
Aerial of the coastline of Cyprus.

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The coastline of Cyprus

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The coastline of Cyprus

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The coastline of Cyprus

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Coastline of Cyprus.

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The coastline of Cyprus, close to Akamas

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Fishing boats, Aya Napa, Cyprus

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Small chapel in the countryside, Cyprus.

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Paphos Castle, part of the UNESCO list for cultural monuments, Paphos harbour, Cyprus

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Paphos Castle, part of the UNESCO list for cultural monuments, Paphos harbour, Cyprus

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Aphrodite Rocks / "Petra tou Romiou" (The Rock of the Greek), Pafos, Cyprus. ^^^According to legend, Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, rose from the waves in front of this beach.

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Aphrodite Rocks / "Petra tou Romiou" (The Rock of the Greek), Pafos, Cyprus. ^^^According to legend, Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, rose from the waves in front of this beach.

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Cyprus coastline.

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Aphrodite Rocks / "Petra tou Romiou" (The Rock of the Greek), Pafos, Cyprus. ^^^According to legend, Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, rose from the waves in front of this beach.

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Aphrodite Rocks / "Petra tou Romiou" (The Rock of the Greek), Pafos, Cyprus. ^^^According to legend, Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, rose from the waves in front of this beach.

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Aphrodite Rocks / "Petra tou Romiou" (The Rock of the Greek), Pafos, Cyprus. ^^^According to legend, Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, rose from the waves in front of this beach.

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Tourists and fishing boats in a small harbour just outside Aya Napa, Cyprus.

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Fishing boats in a harbour just outside Aya Napa, Cyprus.

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Fishing boats, Aya Napa, Cyprus.

08111670
Mosaic in the hour of Eustolios at Kourion. The woman is the founding spirit or the creation.

08111668
Saranta Kolones - Kato Paphos. This castle was built in the begining of the 12th century.

08111667
Greek-Roman amphitheatre at the site of the ancient city of Kourion / Curium, Cyprus.

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Greek-Roman amphitheatre at the site of the ancient city of Kourion / Curium, Cyprus.

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Ancient floor Mosaic from the House of Dionysus in Papahos, Cyprus.

08111663
Temple of Apollo ruins, Cyprus.

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Temple of Apollo ruins, Cyprus, Greece

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Ruins of the Roman town of Kurion, Cyprus.

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Greek-Roman amphitheatre at the site of the ancient city of Kourion / Curium, Cyprus.

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Greek-Roman amphitheatre at the site of the ancient city of Kourion / Curium, Limassol, Cyprus.

08111657
Person diving with ancient amphora, probably from Roman age, Giglio, Italy. Model released.

08111655
Argentario peninsula, west coast of Italy.

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Boats moored in the coastal harbour town of Porto Santo Stefano, situated on Italy's Argentario promontory, west coast of Italy.

08111653
Fishing net underwater.

08111651
Angelshark (Squatina sp) in kelp forest, California.

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Kelp with air sacks / gas-filled vesicles in kelp forest, California.

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Kelp with air sacks / gas-filled vesicles in kelp forest, California.

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Kelp with air sacks / gas-filled vesicles in kelp forest, California.

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Air sacks / gas-filled vesicles on kelp leaves in a kelp forest, California.

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Kelp leaves on the surface of water. The air sacks / vesicles cause the kelp to float, California.

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Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis), Aeolian islands, Italy.

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Vulcano, Aeolian islands, Italy.

08111619
Boat in entrance of "Grotta del Cavallo" (Horse cave) / "Grotta dell'Eremita" (Hermit cave), Vulcano Island, Aeolian Islands, Sicily, Italy.

08111618
Horse cave / Grotta del Cavallo, well-known divespot on Vulcano, Aeolian islands, Italy.

08111617
'Pool of Venus' natural pool or 'Piscina di Venere / Bangno dei vergini', Vulcano island, Aeolian islands, Italy.

08111614
Coast of Lipari, Aeolian islands, Italy.

08111613
Part of Pietra Mendalda, with Lipari in the backiground, Aeolian islands, Italy.

08111612
Pietra Menalda with Lipari in the Background, Aeolian islands, Italy.

08111611
Sulphuric gases coming out of a fumerole next to the big crater (Fossa di Vulcano) on Vulcano, Aeolian Islands, Italy.

08111610
Sulphuric gases coming out of a fumerole next to the big crater (Fossa di Vulcano) on Vulcano, Aeolian Islands, Italy.

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Sulphuric gases coming out of a fumerole next to the big crater (Fossa di Vulcano) on Vulcano, Aeolian Islands, Italy. In the background is Lipari Island.

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Sulphuric gases coming out of a fumerole next to the big crater (Fossa di Vulcano) on Vulcano, Aeolian Islands, Italy.

08111606
Sulphuric gases coming out of a fumerole next to the big crater (Fossa di Vulcano) on Vulcano, Aeolian Islands, Italy.

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Sulphuric gases coming out of a fumerole next to the big crater (Fossa di Vulcano) on Vulcano, Aeolian Islands, Italy.

08111604
Sulphuric gases coming out of a fumerole next to the big crater (Fossa di Vulcano) on Vulcano, Aeolian Islands, Italy.

08111603
Sulphuric gases coming out of a fumerole next to the big crater (Fossa di Vulcano) on Vulcano, Aeolian Islands, Italy. In the background is Panarea.

08111602
Sulphuric gases coming out of a fumerole next to the big crater (Fossa di Vulcano) on Vulcano, Aeolian Islands, Italy.

08111601
View from Vulcano's volcano, Italy. Lipari Island is in the background.

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Sulphuric gases coming out from the ground close to the big crater (Fossa di Vulcano) on Vulcano, Aeolian Islands, Italy

08111599
View from Aeolian Island of Vulcano, Italy. Lipari Island is in the background.

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Sulphuric gases coming out of a fumerole next to the big crater (Fossa di Vulcano) on Vulcano, Aeolian Islands, Italy.

08111593
Stromboli village, just below the active volcano, Aeolian islands, Italy.

08111592
Stromboli village, just below the active volcano, Aeolian islands, Italy.

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Stromboli seen from Stromboliccio, Aeolian islands, Italy.

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Stromboli seen from Strombolicchio, Aeolian islands, Italy.

08111585
Stomboli volcano from the south, Aeolian islands, Italy.

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Stomboli village seen from the sea. Aeolian islands, Italy.

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Stomboli volcano seen from the south, Aeolian islands, Italy.

08111581
Stromboli, one of the seven Aeolian islands north of Sicily, Italy.

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Stromboli, Aeolian islands, Italy. The volcano is still active.

08111578
View to Stromboli from strombolicchio, Aeolian islands, Italy.

08111577
Small church in Marina Corta, Lipari island, Aeolian islands, Italy.

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Marina Corta harbour and church "chiesa del Purgatorio", Lipari, Aeolian islands, Italy.

08111575
Marina Corta harbour, and church "chiesa del purgatorio", Lipari, Aeolian islands, Italy.

08111572
Malvasia and Marsala, sweet dessert vines produced in Sicily. Here sold in the street on Lipari, Aeolian islands, Italy.

08111570
Coastline of Vulcano, Aeolian Islands north of Sicily, Italy.

08111569
Coastline of Vulcano, one of the seven Aeolian Islands, Italy.

08111568
Coastline of Lipari, Aeolian islands, Italy. In the background is Vulcano (also part of the aeolian islands).

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Coastline of Lipari, Aeolian islands, Italy. In the back ground Vulcano (also part of the aeolian islands).

08111566
Coastline of Lipari, Aeolian islands, Italy. In the background is Vulcano, smoking.

08111565
Lipari coastline, Aeolian islands north of Sicily, Italy. In the background is Vulcano (also part of the aeolian islands).

08111564
Acquacalda (hotwater) beach, Lipari, Aeolian Islands, Italy. In the background is Vulcano another of the seven islands.

08111563
Lipari town and castle, Aeolian Islands, Italy.

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Lipari castle (1560). Lipari is the main island of the Aeolian group north of Sicily, Italy.

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Lipari town with castle on island of the same name. Lipari is the main island of the seven Aeolian islands, Italy. In the background is Vulcano.

08111554
Jetties, the remians of pumice mines, Lipari, Aeolian Islands, Italy.

08111548
Pietralunga with Lipari in the background, Aeolian islands, Italy.

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Pietralunga with Lipari in the background, Aeolian islands, Italy.

08111544
Stromboli, Aeolian islands, Italy.

08111541
Cliffside town of Lipari, Aeolian Islands / Seven Sisters, Sicily, Italy.

08111538
Halberg Rassy "Girolama I" cruisng in the Aeolina islands, Italy. In the background Dattilo.

08111536
Halberg Rassy "Girolama I" cruisng in the Aeolina islands, Italy. In the background Dattilo.

08111534
Halberg Rassy "Girolama I" cruisng in the Aeolina islands, Italy. In the background Dattilo.

08111533
Halberg Rassy "Girolama I" cruisng in the Aeolina islands, Italy. In the background Dattilo.

08111531
Panarea, Aeolian Islands, Italy.

08111529
Panarea, Aeolian islands, north of Sicily, Italy.

08111527
In the inlet of Cala Junco, ruins of a pre-historical village dating back to the Bronze Age (XI-XIIB.C.). Panarea, Aeolian islands, north of Sicily, Italy

08111525
Boats pulled up on gravel beach, Panarea, Aeolian Islands, Italy.

08111524
Coastal scene with boats, Panarea, Aeolian Islands, Italy.

08111523
Cala Milazzese bay, Panarea, Aeolian islands, Italy.

08111522
Panarea, Aeolian islands, north of Sicily, Italy.

08111521
Small boats on beach at Panarea, Aeolian Islands, Italy.

08111520
Panarea, Aeolian islands, north of Sicily, Italy.

08111519
Panarea, Aeolian islands, north of Sicily, Italy.

08111517
Detail of door, Panarea, Aeolina islands, Italy.

08111514
Approaching Panarea by boat, Aeolian islands, Italy.

08111512
House in Panarea, Aeolian Islands, Italy

08111511
Typical house on Panarea, one of the 7 Aeolian islands situated north of Sicily, Italy.

08111506
Aeolian island north of Sicily, Italy.

08111501
Tube anemone (Cerianthus membranaceus), gorgonian sea fans, sponges and algae. Palmi, Italy.

08111498
Tiny (3cm) common / European spiny lobster (Palinurs elephas) and red seastar (echinaster sepositus), Italy.

08111497
Mediterranean basket star (Astrospartus mediterraneus) red gorgonian seafan (Paramuricea clavata), Italy, Mediterranean sea.

08111495
Fish caught in net (decentrarchus sp?), Italy, Mediterranean sea.

08111494
Common / Dover Sole (Solea solea), Messina, Italy.

08111493
Bowfield wreck, formerly called "Relitto del Faro" (the lighthouse wreck), Messina, Italy.

08111492
Diver on Bowfield wreck, formerly called "Relitto del Faro" (the lighthouse wreck), Messina, Italy. Model released.

08111490
Children playing on the lawn of a Christian church, Ile des Pins, New Caledonia, Melanesia

08111488
Deserted beach and clear water in a saltwater lagoon on Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak Island), Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

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Deserted beach in saltwater lagoon on Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak), Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

08111486
People sunbathing on beach beside saltwater lagoon on Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak Island). Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

08111485
People bathing in clear water of a saltwater lagoon on the Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak). Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

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Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak Island), Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

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Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak Island), Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

08111482
Deserted sandy beach on Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak Island), Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

08111478
Rock hanging over clear water on the Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak Island), New Caledonia, Melanesia.

08111477
People beside saltwater lagoon on Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak Island), New Caledonia, Melanesia.

08111476
People beside saltwater lagoon on Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak Island), New Caledonia, Melanesia.

08111475
Traditional thatched building, Ile des pins (Isle of Pines), New Caledonia, Melanesia.

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Monument on the Isle of Pines, New Caledonia.

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Coral off Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak), Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

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Coral off Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak), Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

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Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak Island), Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

08111457
Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak Island) saltwater lake lined with coral, Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

08111455
Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak), Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

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Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak Island), Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

08111451
Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak). Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

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Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak Island), Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

08111448
Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak Island), Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

08111443
Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak Island), Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

08111442
Ile des Pins (Isle of Pines / Kanak Island), Grande Terre, New Caledonia, Melanesia.

08111437
Bangkas in small harbour of Busunga Coron Town, Bususnga islands, Palawan, Philippines.

08111436
Limestone cliffs on Coron island in the northern part of Palawan, Philippines.

08111430
Steep limestone cliffs, and a tagbanua tribe settlement on Coron island, Philippines.

08111429
Sandy beaches and limestone cliffs on Coron, Palawan, Philippines.

08111428
Tagbanua tibe settlement on Coron island, Palawan, Philippines.

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Tagbanua tribe settlement on Coron Island, Palawan, Philippines.

08111426
Outrigger canoe on beach close to the tagbanuan tribe settlement on Coron, Palawan, Philippines.

08111424
Tagbanua settlement on Coron, Philippines.

08111423
Man from the tagbanua tribe, Coron island, building a bangka (typical outrigger canoe).

08111422
Family in tabanua tribe cottage, Coron island, Philippines.

08111418
Coron Island, Palwan, Philippines.

08111416
Bangka (local outrigger) in front of limestone cliffs on Coron, Palwan, Philippines.

08111414
Bangkas (local outrigger boats) in the small harbour of Busunga Coron town situated on Busuanga island, Palawan, Philippines.

08111407
Limestone cave, Black Island, Philippines.

08111405
Beach on Black Island, Palawan, Phillipines.

08111404
Malajon / Black Island, Calamianes Islands, Philippines.

08111402
Limestone cliffs at Kayangan Lake / The Blue Lagoon, Coron Island, Northern Palawan, Philippines

08111401
Limestone at Black island, Palawan, Philippines.

08111399
Sharp limestone-cliffs close to Barracuda Lake, Coron, Phillipines.

08111397
Malajon Island / Black Island of the Calamianes Islands, Philippines.

08111396
Limestone cliffs, Black island, Palawan, Philippines.

08111395
Limestone cliffs close to Barracuda Lake, Coron, Philippines.

08111394
Limestone cliffs at Kayangan Lake / Blue Lagoon, Coron Island, Northern Palawan, Philippines.

08111393
Limestone cliffs at Kayangan Lake / Blue Lagoon, Coron Island, Northern Palawan, Philippines.

08111392
Toy bangka (traditional boat) in the Philippines. Small settlement of people from the Tagbanua tribe, Kayangan Lake, Coron Island in the province of Palawan.

08111391
Limestone cliffs and lagoon, from Kayangan Lake mountain trail, Coron Island, Palawan, Philippines.

08111390
Bangkas (traditional outrigger boats) on beach, Dimakya island, Palawan, Philippines.

08111387
People from the tagbanua tribe, Coron Island, Palawan, Phillipines. 2001

08111386
Bangkas (traditional outrigger boats), Dimakya island, Palawan, Philippines. 2001

08111382
Limestone cliffs at Kayangan Lake / The Blue Lagoon, Coron Island, Northern Palawan, Philippines.

08111381
Limestone cliffs and emerald coloured water in lagoon seen from trail that leads to Kayangan Lake, Coron Island, Palawan, Philippines.

08111379
Bangkas (traditional outrigger boats) Dimakya island, Palawan, Philippines.

08111378
Limestone cliffs clear water in lagoon, Kayangan Lake, Coron Island, Palawan, Philippines.

08111377
Traditional outrigger boats called 'Bangkas' on rocky beach, Dimakya island, Palawan, Philippines.

08111375
Bangkas / bankas (traditional Philipppino outrigger boats) in harbour of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines.

08111374
Girl taking care of her little brother, Puerto Princessa, Philippines. 2001

08111371
Bangkas (traditional outrigger boats), Philippines. 2001

08111370
Father and son looking out of a window in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. 2001

08111366
Children in pallafitte village at Puerto Princessa, Philippines. 2001

08111365
Brown boobies (Sula leucogaster) on tree trunk, Tubbataha, Philippines.

08111363
Bangkas moored in front of palafitte village in Puerto Princessa, Palawan, Philippines.

08111362
Children on pier in pallafitte village, Puerto Princessa, Philippines. 2001

08111361
Brown boobies (Sula leucogaster) on tree trunk, Tubbataha, Philippines.

08111360
Tuk tuks in the streets of Puerto Pricessa, capital of Palawan, Philippines.

08111359
Bangkas moored off palafitte village, Puerto Pricesa, Palawan, Philippines. 2001

08111358
Ranger station in the marine reserve on Tubbataha reef, Philippines.

08111357
Man selling sea grapes (caulepra racemosa) at food market, Puerto Princessa, Philippines. 2001

08111356
Tuk tuk / auto rickshaw in the streets of Puerto Princesa, Philippines. 2001

08111355
Reef with many different Hard corals, Tubbathaha reef, Philippines.

08111354
Alcyonarian soft coral (Dendronephthya sp) and diver, Philippines.

08111352
Polyps of hard coral (acropora sp), Philippines.

08111350
Gorgonian sea fans, Alcuonarian soft coral and Tube sponges. Tubbataha reef, Philippines.

08111349
Polyps of a hard coral, Philippines.

08111348
Polyps of a Soft coral (Sacrophyton sp), Philippines.

08111345
Polyps of white leather coral (Lobophytum sp), Tubbataha Reef, Philippines.

08111344
Diver looking at Alcyonarian soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) on reef, Philippines. Model released.

08111342
Polyps of red Sea whip (Juncella sp), Tubbataha reef, Philippines.

08111341
Diver and Alcyonarian soft coral (Dendronephthya sp) and golden damselfish, Tubbataha reef, Philippines. Model released.

08111340
Close up of hard coral polyps, Philippines.

08111339
Mushroom coral (fungia fungites), Philippines.

08111338
Longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) hiding in gorgonian seafan, Tubbataha Reef, Philippines.

08111337
Polyps on soft coral (Dendronephthya sp), Tubbataha reef, Philippines.

08111336
Gorgonian sea fan (Gorgonacea), Tubbataha reef, Philippines.

08111334
Goby on branch of Soft coral (Siphonogorgia sp).

08111333
Close up of a polyp of hard coral (Tubastrea sp), Tubbataha Reef, Philippines.

08111331
Damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon sp) inbetween branches of a gorgonian seafan, Philippines.

08111330
Polyps of grogonian seafan.

08111329
Polyps of tube coral (Tubastrea sp), Tubbataha reef, Philippines.

08111327
Close up of a polyp of a tube coral (Tubastrea sp), Tubbataha Reef, Philippines.

08111326
Close up of alcyonarian soft coral (Dendronephthya sp), Philippines.

08111325
Gorgonian seafan (possibly Anthothelidae), Philippines.

08111323
Ballon corallimorpharians (Amplexidiscus fenestrafer) sea anaemones, Tubbataha Reef, Phillipines.

08111322
Woman using old-fashioned manual sewing machine, Puerto Princesa, Philippines. 2001

08111321
Bangkas / bankas the traditional Philipppino outrigger boats in the harbour of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines.

08111320
Barrel sponge (Xestospongia sp), Philippines.

08111319
Palafitte village outside Puerto Pricessa, Palawan, Philippines.

08111317
Red whip coral (juncella sp), tube sponges (Cribrochalina sp?) and diver, Philippines. Model released.

08111316
Bigeye jacks / trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus), Philippines.

08111315
Spiral whip / wire coral (Stichophates sp) and diver, Philippines. Model released.

08111314
Palafitte village ouside Puerto Princessa, Palawan, Philippines.

08111312
Diver on wall dive, Tubbataha reef, Palawan, Philippines. Model released.

08111311
Triton trumpet shell (Charonia tritonis), Tubbataha reef, Palawan, Philippines.

08111310
Lots of Bangkas (outrigger boats) in the harbour of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines.

08111306
Children in small handmade canoes gather around the boats with tourists aboard asking them to throw coins for them to dive after. Palawan, Philippines.

08111305
Crevasse full of Painted spiny lobsters (Panolirus versicolor), Tubbataha reef, Philippines.

08111304
Catala's sea star (Thromidia catalai) on soft coral (Dendronephthya sp), Tubbataha reef, Philippines.

08111302
Mouth of a tube anemone (Cerianthus sp.), Mauritius.

08111297
Three Featherstars (Crinoidia) of different colours, Zanzibar.

08111291
Zebra lionfish (dendrochirus zebra) and diver, Mauritus. Model released.

08111290
Creole dancers, Mauritus.

08111282
Man with model multi-rigged tall ship, Mauritius. Warship "Soleil Royal".

08111280
Stonefish (Synanceja genus) on shipwreck, Mauritius.

08111279
Man in his workshop with plans, building a model multi-rigged tall ship, Mauritius.

08111277
Young boy drinking coconut milk from a straw, Mauritius.

08111276
Woman washing clothes on flat stones, Mauritius.

08111274
Man selling shells, corals and starfish at a stall in Mauritius.

08111273
Woman washing clothes in river, Mauritius.

08111272
Two young girls standing on rocks, Mauritius. 2002

08111266
Hindu ceremony, Mauritius. 2002

08111263
Street scene, Mauritius. 2002

08111262
Hindu ceremony, Mauritius. 2002

08111260
Tuessrock hotel beach with thatched umbrella sun-shades, loungers and palm trees, Mauritius.

08111255
Le Touessrock 5 star resort accommodation and swimming pool, Mauritus.

08111253
Preparing to parasail, Mauritius. 2002

08111251
Touessrock hotel swimming pool beside beach, Mauritius.

08111250
Motorboats pulled up on beach, Mauritius.

08111244
Port Louise, capital of Mauritius.

08111242
Two open boats moored close to the beach, Mauritius.

08111240
Stream in the Black River area, Mauritius.

08111239
People working on a plantation, Mauritus.

08111237
Landscape with waterfall, Mauritius.

08111234
Tamarind falls, Black River, Mauritius.

08111233
Waterfall, Mauritius.

08111230
Tamarind falls, Black River, Mauritius.

08111228
Aerial view towards Grand Port and the south east coast of Mauritius.

08111226
Tamarind falls, Black River, Mauritius.

08111224
Aerial view towards Grand Port and Lion Mountain, south east coast, Mauritius.

08111222
Tamarind falls, Black River, Mauritius.

08111221
Landscape near the coast of south east Mauritius from Domaine du Chasseur nature reserve.

08111220
Aerial view of coast and reefs off Mauritius east coast above Domaine du Chasseur nature reserve.

08111214
Aerial view of the east coast of Mauritius and the Touessrok fivestar resort.

08111211
Ile aux Fouquets / Île du Phare lighthouse. The 26 m (85 ft) masonry tower is now inactive. Mauritius.

08111207
Ile aux Fouquets / Île du Phare lighthouse. The 26 m (85 ft) masonry tower is now inactive. Mauritius.

08111199
Bungalows at Walea resort, Togian Islands, Sulawesi.

08111198
Bungalows at Walea resort, Togian Islands, Sulawesi.

08111197
Bungalows at Walea resort with woman walking along jetty, Togian Islands, Sulawesi. Model released.

08111195
Fisherman with snappers. All the fish is now caught with non-destructive fishing methods in the Walea Marine reserve, Sulawesi.

08111193
Sulawesi Bear Cuscus (Ailurops ursinus), endemic to Indonesia. Sulawesi.

08111192
Sulawesi Bear Cuscus (Ailurops ursinus), endemic to Indonesia, in tree beisde beach, Sulawesi.

08111191
Sulawesi bear cuscus (Ailurops ursinus), endemic to Indonesia.

08111188
Palafitte cottage on stilts in Baju village on southern tip of Walea island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111187
Palafitte cottage on stilts in Baju village on southern tip of Walea island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111186
Palafitte cottage on stilts in Baju village on southern tip of Walea island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111185
Palafitte cottage on stilts in Baju village on southern tip of Walea island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111184
Palafitte cottage on stilts in Baju village on southern tip of Walea island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111183
Palafitte cottage on stilts in Baju village on southern tip of Walea island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111182
Palafitte hut on stilts in Baju village on southern tip of Walea island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111181
Palafitte cottage on stilts in Baju village on southern tip of Walea island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111180
Palafitte cottage on stilts in Baju village on southern tip of Walea island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111179
Palafitte cottage on stilts in Baju village on southern tip of Walea island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111176
Baju girl in front of her house on the southern tip of Walea island, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111174
Baju woman drying rice at her home on the southern tip of Walea island, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111172
Baju man (sea gypsy) roasting fish over open fire in his house on the southern tip of Walea island, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111171
Baju / sea gypsy boy, playing with home made boat at waters edge. Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111170
Palafitte cottages built on stilts, southern tip of Walea Island, Toigan Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111169
Baju / sea gypsy boy sitting on wood with coconuts tied on, Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111164
Muslim girl in front of mosque in Kondongan village, Walea, Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111161
Local fishing boat over coral reef off Walea island, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111159
Local fishing boat over coral reef, Walea island, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111156
Southern tip of Walea Island, Punten Kramat, Togian Islands, Sulawesi

08111154
Coral reef in clear water, Walea, Togian Islands, Sulawesi.

08111151
Woman snorkelling by some coral boulders in front of Walea Island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi. Model released.

08111150
Woman snorkeling over some healthy coral boulders off Walea Island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi. Model released.

08111149
Woman snorkelling in front off the southern point of Walea Island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Model released.

08111148
Woman snorkeling off southern point of Walea Island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Model released.

08111147
Woman entering clear waters on southern tip of Walea Island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi.

08111146
Coral boulders near beach, Walea Island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi.

08111144
Diveboat on southern tip of Walea Island, Tanjung Kramat (Mystery Point), Togian Islands, Sulawesi.

08111143
Beach on Walea island, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111142
Baju / sea gypsies on a boat, Walea Island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi.

08111141
Southern tip of Walea Island, Tanjung Kramat (Mystery Point), Togian Islands, Sulawesi.

08111139
Woman relaxing off the southern tip of Walea Island, Tanjung Kramat (Mystery Point), Togian Islands, Sulawesi. Model released.

08111137
Southern tip of Walea Island, Tanjung Kramat (Mystery Point), Togian Islands, Sulawesi. Model released.

08111136
Relaxing in the water off the southern tip of Walea Island, Tanjung Kramat (Mystery Point), Togian Islands, Sulawesi.

08111134
Three divers in the clear waters in front of Punten Kramat, Walea Island, Sulawesi, Indonesia

08111132
Local fishing boat over coral reef, Walea island, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111129
Limestone rocks and tropical vegetation, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111128
Limestone rocks and tropical vegetation, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111123
Deserted beach, Walea island, Toigan islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111121
Baju (sea gypsies) fishing boats on Walea island, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111120
Deserted tropical beach close to Walea resort on the Togian Islands, Sulawesi.

08111118
Woman walking on deserted beach, Walea island, Toigan islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Model released.

08111115
Beach on Walea island, Toigan islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111106
Snorkeling in clear waters off small and uninhabited Dondola Island, Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Model released.

08111105
Snorkeling in clear waters infront of the small and uninhabited island of Dondola, Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Model released.

08111101
Woman snorkeling off Dondola Island in the Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Model released.

08111100
Snorkeling off Dondola Island in the Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Model released.

08111096
Snorkeler looking at the reef, Toigan islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111095
Snorkeler looking at healthy coral reef, Walea, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111094
Snorkeler looking at healthy coral reef, Walea, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Model released.

08111092
Blue coral (Heliopora coerulea), Toigan Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111091
Blue coral (Heliopora coerulea), Toigan islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111089
Diver with large colonies of blue coral (Heliopora coerulea), Togian Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Model released.

08111088
Tropical reef, Walea, Toigan Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111087
Tropical reef, Walea, Toigan Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111086
Tropical reef, Walea, Toigan Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111085
Large stands of acropora formosa, Walea marine park, Toigan Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111084
Healthy hard corals (Acropora formosa), Walea, Toigan Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111083
Tropical coral reef with sea anemone and anemone fish in the centre, Toigan islands, Indonesia.

08111081
Orange alcyonarian soft corals (Dendronephthya sp), Toigan islands, Indonesia.

08111079
Alcyonarian soft coral (Dendronephthya sp), Toigan islands, Indonesia.

08111075
Alcyonarian soft coral (Dendronephthya sp), Toigan islands, Indonesia.

08111074
Diver behind big sea-fan and vase sponge, Toigan islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111073
Staghorn coral (acropora sp) growing indside barrel sponge (xestospongia sp), Sulawesi, Indonesia

08111070
Clownfish (Amphiprion sp) in sea anemone, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111069
Tassled scoprionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephalus), Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111067
Banded coral shrimp (Stenopus hispidus). Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111066
Yellow tube sponge (Aplysina fistularis), Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111065
Yellow tube sponge (Aplysina fistularis), Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111064
Crinoid feather star on large barrel sponge (Xestospongia sp), Walea, Togian Islands, Indonesia.

08111063
Crinoid featherstars (Crinoidea) on gorgonian seafan with a sponge in the foreground, Walea, Toigan Islands, Indonesia.

08111062
Crinoid featherstars, Walea, Toigan Islands, Indonesia.

08111061
Diver looking at Yellow crinoid feather star on sponge, Walea, Togian Islands, Indonesia. Model released.

08111060
Crinoid feather stars on top of a sponge, Walea, Toigan Islands, Indonesia.

08111059
Yellow crinoid feather star on sponge, Walea, Togian Islands, Indonesia.

08111058
Shoal of juvenile trevally under pontoon of Walea resort, Toigan Islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111057
Bigeye cardinalfish (Apogon bandanensis) sheltering in branches of a hard coral, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111054
Crinoid feather star (Stephanometra sp), Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111053
Elbow crab (Harrovia elegans) on a crinoid feather star (Crinoidea), Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111052
Elegant Squat lobster / Crinoid Squat Lobster(Allogalathea elegans) in symbiotic relationship with crinoid feather star, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

08111047
Flower soft coral (Xenia sp), Lankayan island, Boreno, Malaysia.

08111046
Polyps of a hard coral, Lankayan, Borneo.

08111044
Polyps of a hard coral (acropora sp). Lankayan island, Borneo, Malaysia.

08111043
Polyps of hard coral (Acropora sp), Sabah, Borneo.

08111040
Noble feather star (Comanthina nobilis), Sabah, Borneo.

08111039
Coral reef with soft coral (Sinularia sp) and feather stars / crinoids / sea lilies (Comanthina sp), Sabah, Borneo.

08111038
Tropical reef with feather stars and soft corals, Lankayan Island, Borneo.

08111037
Blue coral (heliopora sp) surrounded by finger leather coral (Sinularia sp), Lankayan island, Boreno, Malaysia.

08111035
Reef with dominance of hard corals. In the foreground a Montipora sp, Lankanyan islands, Sabah, Boreno, Malaysia.

08111034
Reef with hard corals. In the foreground a Montipora sp, Lankanyan islands, Sabah, Boreno, Malaysia.

08111033
Lionfish (Pterois volitans) surrounded by glassfish (Ambasis sp), Lankayan, Borneo.

08111032
Red lionfish (Pterois volitans) on Chinese wooden fishing vessel sunk outside Lankayan, Borneo.

08111027
Chinese wooden fishing vessel wreck with different types of sponges and molluscs, Lankayan, Borneo.

08111026
Lankayan Island, Sabah, Borneo.

08111023
Woman walking on white sand surrounded by clear waters, Lankayan Island, Sabah, Borneo. Model released.

08111014
Lankayan Island, Borneo.

08111013
Lankayan island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia.

08111012
Lankayan island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia.

08111011
Longboats on beach, Lankayan Island, Borneo.

08111009
Snorkelling off Lankayan island, Borneo. Model released.

08111008
Snorkeling off pier at Lankayan island, Borneo. Model released.

08111007
Snorkeling off the pier at Lankayan island, Borneo. Model released.

08111006
Clear blue water and clouds, Borneo.

08111004
Screw pine (pandannus sp) hanging over the water on the beach, Lankayan island, Sabah, Borneo.

08111003
Jetty and dive centre from the beach of Lankayan Island, Sabah, Borneo.

08111002
Fruit of screw pine (pandanus sp) hanging over the water, Lankyan Island, Sabah, Borneo.

08111001
Prop roots of screw pines (pandannus sp) Lankayan island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia.

08111000
Beach bungalows on Lankayan Island, Borneo.

08110999
Interior of the beach bungalows on Lankayan Island, Borneo.

08110997
Baby blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus) being watched / fed from sundeck on Lankayan Island, Borneo.

08110994
Wreck, now an artificial reef, with sponges, oysters and sea fans. Kudat, Borneo.

08110993
Honeycomb / Zigzag oyster (Hyotissa hyotis) on Ka-Hing wreck, north Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia.

08110992
Bi tube sponges (Haplosclerida sp) in front of the crane on the Ka Hing wreck, Kudat Peninsula, Sabah, Borneo Model released.

08110991
Ka Hing wreck, Kudat Peninsula, Sabah, Borneo.

08110986
Black coral (Anthipates sp) filled with glassfish (Ambassis sp), Balambangan Island, Borneo.

08110985
Black coral (Anthipates sp) filled with glassfish (Ambassis sp), Balambangan Island, Borneo.

08110983
Juvenile bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) at night, Balambangan iIsland, North Borneo.

08110981
Black-spotted / Honeycomb moray eel (Gymnothorax tessellata), Sabah, Borneo.

08110978
Nudibrach (Chromodoris sp) with flower soft coral (Clavularia sp), Sabah, Borneo.

08110974
Spotted / Papua jellyfish (Mastigias papua), Borneo.

08110973
Colony of Zoantharians, a type of sea anemone, Philippines.

08110972
Detail of a coral anemone (Corallimorpharia), Kudat, Sabah, Borneo

08110970
Tube anemone, unidentified species, north Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia.

08110967
Spindle cowrie (Phenacovolva sp), Balambangan Island, Sabah, Borneo.

08110966
Black pepper (Piper nigrum), Sarawak, Borneo.

08110965
Black pepper (Piper nigrum) being dried in the sun at the Iban long house at Nanga Sumpa, Delok river, Sarawak, Borneo.

08110963
Person holding black pepper (Piper nigrum), being sun-dried at the Iban long house at Nanga Sumpa, Delok river, Sarawak, Borneo.

08110962
Iban man from the Nanga Sumpa longhouse throwing a castnet from longboat on Delok river, Borneo. 2002

08110961
Iban man from the Nanga Sumpa longhouse collecting a castnet in front of a longboat on Delok river, Batang Ai, Sarawak, Borneo. 2002

08110960
Iban man from the Nanga Sumpa longhouse throwing a castnet from a longboat on Delok river, Borneo. 2002

08110957
Guides preparing to cook traditional Iban lunch during trekking, Delok river, Sarawak. 2002

08110956
Man cutting fresh bamboo to cook Iban lunch, Sarawak, Borneo. 2002

08110954
Iban style cooking, Sarawak, Borneo. 2002

08110953
Guide displaying his Iban style cooking of fresh meat and bamboo stuffed with rice and vegetables. 2002

08110952
Cooking Iban style, fresh meat and bamboo stuffed with rice and vegetables. 2002

08110951
Iban style lunch of fresh bamboo stuffed with rice. Delok river, Ulu Batang Ai, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia. 2002

08110949
Reflections of rainforest at Ulu Batang Ai reservoir, Sarawak, Borneo. 2002

08110948
Longboats on Delok river under the Nanga Sumpa longhouse, Sarawak, Borneo. 2002

08110944
Children on the stairs to the Nanga Sumpa Iban longhouse, Delok river, Sarawak, Borneo. 2002

08110940
Iban woman at the Naga Sumpa longhouse plaiting a sleeping-mat, Sarawak, Borneo. 2002

08110939
Iban woman plaiting sleeping mat in Nanga Sumpa Iban longhouse, Delok river, Sarawak, Borneo. 2002

08110938
Iban woman making traditional handicraft in Nanga Sumpa Iban long house, Delok river, Sarawak, Borneo. 2002

08110931
Balambangan Island, north Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia.

08110930
Balambangan Island, north Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia.

08110926
Erosion of limestone rock, Balambangan island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia.

08110925
Jungle vegetation on Balambangan Island, Sabah Borneo, Malaysia.

08110911
Palafite house on Balambangan Island, Sabah Borneo.

08110909
Two boys playing on a boat in the Kampung Batu Sireh settlement on Balambangan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

08110907
Man mending fishing-nets on Balambangan island, Borneo, Sabah, Malaysia.

08110900
Fishermen on board a trawler hauling in a net full of fish, Borneo.

08110898
Shark finning, various species of sharks and rays (Elasmobranchii) with their fins cut off, Malaysia

08110893
Signpost on Layang Layang Island, built directly on the coral reef, Borneo, Malaysia

08110892
Red whip coral (Juncella sp), Malaysia.

08110890
Big round barrel sponge (Xestospongia sp) and diver. Model released.

08110887
Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua), female, sitting on nest while a ship passes in distance, Antarctic Peninsula.

08110873
Two William Fife yachts, "Tuiga" (first) and "Moonbeam III" on a run during the Nioulargue of Saint-Tropez, France.

08110871
Atlantic swell breaking on the coast of Brittany, France 1994.

08110870
Force 12 in the Roaring Forties. Heavy weather in the South Atlantic, near the Magellan Strait, South America. The wave height was between 12 and 15 metres and the wind was blowing between 60 and 80 knots (hurricane force 12). ^^^The picture was taken from the upper passerelle of the French training warship "Jeanne d'Arc" en route to round Cape Horn.

08110868
Full sail on "The Card", an 80ft Bruce Farr ketch, skippered by Roger Nilson in the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1989-90.

08110861
Ladies playing tug-of-war against the men during a day-off from ^^^crewing the Admiral's Cup fleet in Cowes, Isle of Wight.

08110854
Intricate roots of a tree, Gillespie beach, South Island, New Zealand.

08110846
Block and shackle for the mainsheet traveller aboard classic schooner "Shenandoah". In the background, the mountains of Nuku Hiva, in the Marquesas, French Polynesia.

08110845
Stern fairlead on J-Class yacht "Endeavour".

08110844
Bollards aboard a classic schooner

08110843
Classic old compass aboard 54m three-masted schooner "Shenandoah". The two bottles on each side contained the candles to light the compass card at night.

08110842
Carving on deck seats of classic schooner "Shenandoah".

08110840
Old brass hinge on the classic schooner "Shenandoah" to open the deck skylights.

08110839
Doghouse of the three-masted schooner "Shenandoah". Brookes and Gatehouses instruments have been carefully inserted under the seats on the sides.

08110838
Varnished woodwork on the deck of schooner "Shenandoah".

08110837
Schooner "Shenandoah" figurehead, chosen by Gibson Fahnestock. She is an Indian from a tribe in the Shenandoah Valley. ^^^The original figurehead fell at sea during a violent storm in the Atlantic. So, the current figurehead is not the original one, but a replica.

08110836
Bonsai trees aboard schooner "Shenandoah".

08110834
Classic wooden tender hoisted and secured on the deck of "Shenandoah".

08110833
Skylight elevator in main saloon aboard schooner "Shenandoah".

08110827
Maxi yachts "Falcon" and "Sayonara" racing in the Kenwood Cup, Hawaii, 1996

08110824
Boats competing in the Swan regatta off Newport cross tacks on the upwind leg, Rhode Island, USA, 1997.

08110823
Yngling racing upwind off Newport, Rhode Island, USA

08110822
Herreshoff design S-Class boats racing against some classics under the Newport Bridge, Rhode Island, USA.

08110821
Yngling crew hiking-out off Newport, Rhode Island, USA

08110816
US Olympic skipper Carol Cronin's Yngling team practicing off Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

08110814
Crew on the upside gunwale of Swan yacht "Highland Fling" during Key West Race Week, Florida, USA, 1997.

08110812
Close hauled J-80 yacht, Key West race week, Florida, USA.

08110809
Downwind racing with the spinnaker, SORC (Southern Ocean Racing Circuit), Miami, Florida, USA

08110805
Racing classic Shields class keelboats, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

08110804
Downwind leg for Ynglings racing off Rose Island Lighthouse, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

08110802
Sitting on the windward rail of Herreshoff S-Boats racing on Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, USA

08110801
Crew of "Cerida" sitting on the windward rail rounding the windward mark during the America's Cup Jubilee held in Cowes, Isle of Wight, England 2001.

08110799
Crew hoisting spinnaker aboard Swan 77 "Pamina"

08110798
Crew bouncing the halyard to hoist the Spinnaker on Swan 77 "Pamina"

08110797
Bowman pulling the luff cord on a big 120ft sloop sailing upwind off Newport Rhode Island, USA

08110796
Crews on the windward rail at the start of the Key West Race Week, Florida, USA 1997

08110795
Young girl on the bow of a yacht sailing past the Newport Bridge, Rhode Island, USA

08110794
Helmsman Ross MacDonald helming Farr 60 "Rima" during the Newport Bermuda race, 1998. Model and Property Released.

08110793
Tim Laughridge relaxing on Farr 60 "Rima" while on watch during the Newport Bermuda race, 1998.

08110790
Young man playing the guitar aboard "Gazella", sailing off Long Island, New York, USA.

08110789
Crews sat on upside gunwale at the start of racing at Key West Race week, Florida, USA

08110788
Bow watch at sunset on Schooner "Gazella" off Long Island, NY

08110787
Winchman aboard Farr 72 "Starr Trail" during racing at Grenada Sailing Festival, Caribbean, January 1998.

08110783
Crew hoisting the sails on Canadian Schooner "Bluenose", off Long Island, New York

08110779
Man tightening the leech line aboard a Hinckley cruising sailboat in Maine, USA.

08110777
Hinckley yacht sailing close-hauled in SW Harbour, Maine, USA, 2001.

08110776
8 Metre yacht 'If' racing in the America's Cup Jubilee, held on the Solent, Isle of Wight, UK, 2001.

08110775
Riding on the bowsprit aboard clipper "Victoria of Duxbury". 2002

08110772
Drifting under spinnaker on a Thompson 30 in the early evening, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, 1999.

08110771
Drifting under spinnaker on a Thompson 30 in the early evening, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, USA, 1999.

08110769
Gallery of artist Pascal Foy, with his trompe l'oeil miniatures of traditional Créole case facades. Le Bourg village, Terre de Haut, Les Saintes Islands, Caribbean.

08110768
Watching the sun set from the bow of "Gazella".

08110763
Tahitian woman watching the sunset from a Bora Bora beach, French Polynesia.

08110760
Driftwood, North Island, New Zealand. This one has a walrus-like head.

08110759
Ripples from bow wave in a fjord, Norway.

08110758
Blue and green reflections on ripples.

08110756
Maiden sail of 30.1m three-masted schooner "Vendredi 13", off Saint Nazaire, France, 13th April 1972.

08110754
Two gaff-rigged cutters racing in Cannes Bay during the Regates Royales 2003. In front is "Tuiga", a William Fife 15-Metre, launched in 1909. Upwind is the fast footing "Bona Fide", designed by Charles Sibbick in 1899 and built in his Albert yard. She was relaunched in June 2003, after been totally rebuilt at the Cantiere Navale Argentario. ^^^With a long boom and bowsprit, Bona Fide is 18,20 m overall, 13,62 m on deck. LWL: 8,90 m and 2,57 m beam. Draft is 1,86 m.

08110741
Le Bourg village, Terre de Haut, Iles des Saintes, Caribbean.

08110740
Le Bourg village, Terre de Haut, Iles des Saintes, Caribbean.

08110739
Pierre Paul Heckly, President of the Yacht Club de France, sailing classic 6 Metre JI, "Dix Aout" (August tenth).

08110725
French master of splicing, Patrick Moreau, using leather instead of rope to make a Turkish bonnet on a tiller. 2003 Regates Royales, Cannes, France.

08110724
French master of splicing, Patrick Moreau, using leather instead of rope to make a Turkish bonnet on a tiller. 2003 Regates Royales, Cannes, France.

08110723
French master of splicing, Patrick Moreau, using leather instead of rope to make a Turkish bonnet on a tiller. 2003 Regates Royales, Cannes, France.

08110719
1935 Twelve Metre "Seven Seas", a Clinton Crane design, during the 2003 Regates Royales in Cannes.

08110717
Flying seagull against blue sky.

08110715
Mother seagull and young chick on wet sand, New Zealand.

08110713
Seabird flying over turbulent water.

08110708
Reflections on water in the early morning.

08110704
Painting of a yacht on a platane tree (Platanus sp) on Paris Quay du Louvre, above the Seine River, France.

08110703
Painting of a yacht on a platane tree (Platanus sp) on Paris Quay du Louvre, above the Seine River, France.

08110701
Flowers of Royal Palm tree (Roystonea regia).

08110700
Designer Olin Stephens aboard his "Dorade" during the Regates Royales in Cannes, France. 2003. ^^^Dorade was the first modern ocean racer designed by Olin and his brother Rodrick. She was launched in 1929. They won the Bermuda race in 1930 and 1932, and won the 1931 Transatlantic race with a two day lead! And the following Fastnet 1931 and again in 1933.

08110699
Designer Olin Stephens aboard his "Dorade" during the Regates Royales in Cannes, France. 2003. ^^^Dorade was the first modern ocean racer designed by Olin and his brother Rodrick. She was launched in 1929. They won the Bermuda race in 1930 and 1932, and won the 1931 Transatlantic race with a two day lead! And the following Fastnet 1931 and again in 1933.

08110698
Ferns in shadow, Stewart Island forest, south New Zealand.

08110697
1896 William Fife "Nan", steered by her owner Philippe Menhinick, during the 2003 Regates Royales in Cannes Bay. ^^^She was owned in 1948 by Georges-Henry Menhinick, the grandfather of Phillipe. In 1999 and with incredible luck, Philippe discovered a picture on the internet of the wrecked yacht in Cap d'Agde, south of France. He recognized the lines at once. He bought the wreck and created his own boatyard in Le Havre du Lupin, near St Malo in Brittany. Nan took part in the America's Cup Jubilee in 2001 in Cowes, soon after her relaunch. Nan is 19.25 m long, 13.50 m on LWL and 3.53 m beam. Draft is 2.59 m. She carries 310 square metres of canvas upwind and a 520 sq.met. balloon jib.

08110695
Opunohu Bay in Moorea island with the "Tohiea" (shark's tooth) mountain (top right). French Polynesia.

08110692
Doctor John Poncia devoted two years to restoring "Moonbeam III" at the Camper & Nicholson boatyard in Southampton (1988-89). Here he is with a painting of the 31m long cutter in the early 1900's.

08110687
Mast hoops on a small American wooden-built sailing dinghy.

08110682
Shimmering light on shallow water.

08110681
1899 Cutter 'Iona' during a race at the 2003 Regates Royales, Cannes. ^^^She sunk and laid on the bottom of the Thames for ten years during WWII. 11.71 m long, with a beam of 2.62 m, she is gaff-rigged like the original, with 120 sq.met res of canvas.

08110680
1899 Cutter 'Iona' during a race at the 2003 Regates Royales, Cannes. ^^^She sunk and laid on the bottom of the Thames for ten years during WWII. 11.71 m long, with a beam of 2.62 m, she is gaff-rigged like the original, with 120 sq.met res of canvas.

08110679
1899 Cutter 'Iona' during a race at the 2003 Regates Royales, Cannes. ^^^She sunk and laid on the bottom of the Thames for ten years during WWII. 11.71 m long, with a beam of 2.62 m, she is gaff-rigged like the original, with 120 sq.met res of canvas.

08110678
Convergence of wake patterns on Saint-Laurent River, Quebec, Canada, 1988.

08110672
Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) flower on bow of a boat, Polynesia.

08110668
Coral fan on the beach in the British Virgin Islands.

08110667
Golden reflections on water.

08110666
Strong gale off Ushant Island, western France. On the right, Creac'h Lighthouse lit up.

08110665
Modern fountain in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

08110664
** Water fountain in Melbourne, Australia.

08110662
Fisherman, Alfred Gassin-Sanson, with his mini rounded fishing nets, locally named "epervier". Terre-de-Haut, Les Saintes Islands, French Caribbean. ^^^This old fishing technique is popular with local fishermen who carefully gather the net first, then throw it in the air above the sea. There are small lead weights spaced around the net to weigh it down evenly across the water when it is thrown.

08110660
8 M JI "Esterel" racing during the 2003 Regates Royales in Cannes. Esterel was designed by Leon Sebille. ^^^She was relaunched after a long refit in July 5, 1881, 79 years after her first launch in Marseille. She is 12.10 m long, 8.16 on LWL and 2.40 m beam. Still gaff-rigged, she carries 110 sq.metres of sail.

08110659
8 M JI "Esterel" during a race in the 2003 Regates Royales in Cannes. Esterel was designed by Leon Sebille. ^^^She was relaunched after a long refit in July 5, 1881, 79 years after her first launch in Marseille. She is 12.10 m long, 8.16 on LWL and 2.40 m beam. Still gaff-rigged, she carries 110 sq.metres of sail.

08110658
Canvas sails getting dyed for traditional fishing boats, Douarnenez, south Brittany, France. ^^^To waterproof the sails, the French fishermen use a special gum from African trees, which is boiled with water then poured on the sails on the ground and spread out with brushes.

08110657
Close up of canvas sails getting dyed for traditional fishing boats, Douarnenez, south Brittany, France. ^^^To waterproof the sails, the French fishermen use a special gum from African trees, which is boiled with water then poured on the sails on the ground and spread out with brushes.

08110656
Close up of canvas sails getting dyed for traditional fishing boats, Douarnenez, south Brittany, France. ^^^To waterproof the sails, the French fishermen use a special gum from African trees, which is boiled with water then poured on the sails on the ground and spread out with brushes.

08110655
Flat bottomed, open Dutch yacht sailing in Brest Bay, France. The leeboards on each side act as a keel when lowered over the leeward side ^^^and are often seen in the shallow waters of the Frise lakes, Netherlands.

08110653
Sun Liberty 34, built by Jeanneau, reaching in a heavy swell off Les Sables d'Olonne, on the west coast of France. The jib has been rolled and the main is reefed.

08110652
Sun Liberty 34, built by Jeanneau, reaching in a heavy swell off Les Sables d'Olonne, on the west coast of France. The jib has been rolled and the main is reefed.

08110651
Sun Liberty 34, built by Jeanneau, reaching in a heavy swell off Les Sables d'Olonne, on the west coast of France. The jib has been rolled and the main is reefed.

08110650
Sun Liberty 34, built by Jeanneau, reaching in a heavy swell off Les Sables d'Olonne, on the west coast of France. The jib has been rolled and the main is reefed.

08110649
Croton plant, Iles des Saintes, in Terre de Bas, Caribbean.

08110647
Girl stowing sails aboard cruising catamaran "El Tigre", designed and built by Peter Spronk.

08110645
Woman wearing a 'Veteran Boat Rally' t-shirt during the Cannes Regates Royales in 2003.

08110644
French sailor Christine Briand, sister of designer Philippe, at the Regates Royales. Cannes, France, 2003.

08110643
Cannes harbour crowded with Classic yachts during the 2003 Regates Royales, France.

08110641
Collection of bronze equipment in the cockpit of William Fife 23 Metre-Class "Cambria" in the 2003 Cannes Regates Royales. The pedestal compass ^^^with the needle indicating the rudder position is the original.

08110639
Brown seaweed, South Island, New Zealand.

08110638
The "Rere", teacher and master of dance. Bora Bora, French Polynesia, at the end of a dance show.

08110636
Patterns in the shallows on beach, New Zealand.

08110634
Banana flower (Musa sp), Martinique, Caribbean.

08110633
Insect hovering beside a banana flower (Musa sp), Martinique, Caribbean.

08110632
Banana flower (Musa sp), Martinique, Caribbean.

08110630
"Avel" sailing goose-winged downwind during the 2003 Regates Royales, Cannes, France 2003. Designed by Charles E. Nicholson, she was launched in 1896 at Camper & Nicholson.

08110629
Steering wheel aboard schooner "America", the first replica built in 1967.

08110627
Race cannon aboard schooner "America", the first replica built in 1967 for the US brewer Schaefer Company. ^^^These small guns are mostly used to celebrate a victory, a special celebration, or to salute another yacht at sea. America was launched on May 3, 1967 at the Goudy and Stevens Boatyard in East Boothbay, Maine, USA.

08110626
Protected masts hoops aboard schooner "America", the first replica built in 1967. ^^^She was launched on May 3, 1967 at the Goudy and Stevens Boatyard in East Boothbay, Maine.

08110625
Protected masts hoops aboard schooner "America", the first replica built in 1967. ^^^She was launched on May 3, 1967 at the Goudy and Stevens Boatyard in East Boothbay, Maine.

08110624
Protected masts hoops aboard schooner "America", the first replica built in 1967. ^^^She was launched on May 3, 1967 at the Goudy and Stevens Boatyard in East Boothbay, Maine.

08110623
International Code flags in their locker aboard the schooner "America", the first replica built in 1967 for the US brewer Schaefer Company. ^^^She was launched on May 3, 1967 at the Goudy and Stevens Boatyard. East Boothbay, Maine. USA.

08110609
Small wave arriving on a beach in Thailand, Asia.

08110606
Close up of the sea showing some colourful reflections, St Tropez, France.

08110605
"Steinlager 2", skippered by Peter Blake, arrives in Freemantle, Australia, winning leg 2 after 27 days at sea, 1989. Whitbread Round the World Race 1989-1990. ^^^ She went on to win the race overall.

08110604
Yachts anchored close to the reef at Tobago Cays in the Caribbean.

08110603
Cruising the rocky waterways of the Swedish archipelago.

08110602
Signpost on a rock in the busy waterways of the Swedish Archipelago.

08110601
Small yachts moored up to the rocks in the waters of the Swedish Archipelago.

08110600
Farr Niente off the Cinque Terre on Italy's north east coast.

08110599
Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge at night, Australia.

08110598
Melges 24 "Zenda Express" surfs downwind under assymetric spinnaker at Key West, 2000.

08110597
Yachts anchored close to the reef at Tobago Cays in the Caribbean.

08110596
Cruising boat navigates around the many islands of the Swedish Archipelago.

08110593
"Amsterdamed", Dutch competitor for the Admiral's Cup, 1989.

08110592
Crew climb up to the windward rail after a tack aboard "Amsterdamed", Dutch competitor for the Admiral's Cup, 1989.

08110591
Local fisherman in Fiskardo, Cefalonia, Greece.

08110590
Yachts tied up to the harbour wall in Cefalonian town Fiskardo, Greece.

08110589
Yachts tied up to the harbour wall in Cefalonian town Fiskardo, Greece.

08110588
Yachts tied up to the harbour wall in Cefalonian town Fiskardo, Greece.

08110587
Houses on the waterside in Fiskardo, Cefalonia, Greece.

08110582
Local fishing boats tied up in a Greek harbour.

08110581
Local man in rowing boat, Greece.

08110580
Cruising in Meganisi, Greece, Mediterranean.

08110579
"Boomerang" moves along under spinnaker at Cowes Week, 1999.

08110578
147ft Dubois superyacht "Timoneer" sailing in the blue waters off a lighthouse in Greece.

08110577
The 147 foot, Dubois superyacht 'Timoneer' sails in the blue waters off a lighthouse in Greece.

08110576
Stars and Stripes race against Team New Zealand prior to the America's Cup, 1992.

08110575
Crew sit out on the rail of "Bank Raid" at Cork Week, Ireland, 1998.

08110573
Sunset over the Fastnet fleet as they leave the Solent in the early evening, 1995.

08110572
18ft skiff "Ella Bache" sailing downwind.

08110570
"Banque Populaire" and "Region Haute Normandie" race for the best position at the start of the singlehanded Europe 1 Star race from Plymouth to Newport, 1996. ^^^ Paul Vatine in his Region Haute Normandie finished the race in second place, just 3 hours after winner Loïck Peyron, with a time of 10d 13h, 5s. Francis Joyon aboard Banque Populaire was 300 miles in the lead when he capsized off Nova Scotia.

08110569
Crew siting out on "Rubin". Owned by Hans-Otto Schumann, part of the winning German Admiral's Cup team in 1993.

08110568
Flying two hulls aboard "Primagaz", 1993. ^^^ The following year with Laurent Bourgnon at the helm, he won the singlehanded Atlantic record in 7 days, 2 hours and 34 minutes, during which he also took the 24-hour record of 540 miles.

08110567
Spinnaker up for a downwind start off the green in Cowes for the Round the Island Race, UK, 1997.

08110566
Close reaching aboard "Merit Cup" in breezy conditions at the Admiral's Cup, 1999.

08110565
Three "Corum's" from the French Admiral's Cup team. ^^^They won the event later in the 1991 season.

08110564
Florence Arthaud is dwarfed by her massive F1 trimaran "Pierre 1er", Ostar Race. She capsized during the race.

08110563
Swan "Rapscallion" racing in Guernsey, Channel Islands.

08110559
Crew getting wet on "Velsheda" at Antigua Classics, 1999. ^^^ It is not unusual for the crew to get a soaking with the low freeboard.

08110558
J-Class "Endeavour" at La Nioulargue, 1992.

08110557
Ex-British Faraday Base now called Vernadsky and owned by the Ukraine, Antarctic Peninsula.

08110556
Port Cervo harbour at night, Sardinia.

08110555
Glow of lights from the tall ships and Tower Bridge in London, UK.

08110554
Dun Laoghaire lifeboat powers through huge seas off the east coast of Ireland.

08110553
Crew change sides through a tack on 18ft skiff "Xerox" in Sydney, Australia.

08110552
Naiad RIB powering through the waves.

08110551
Crew aboard "The Card" are drenched as they change the headsail in the Southern Ocean. Whitbread Round the World Race, 1989-90.

08110550
Crewman stands on the boom of "The Card" as the boat races through the Southern Ocean during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1989-90.

08110549
The Card skippered by Roger Nilsson during the Whitbread Race, 1989-90.

08110548
"America True" team train for their America's Cup campaign in the ID48 at Key West Race Week, USA.

08110547
Spinnakers lined up at Cowes Week, 1999.

08110546
Crew sit out on the rail of "Sunstripper" at the Commodore's Cup, 1992.

08110545
"Wally B" cruises along under assymetric at the Maxi Rolex Cup in Sardinia, 1999.

08110544
Bowman prepares the spinnaker sheets on "Exposure" at the SORC, 1999.

08110543
Merit Cup catches a wave as she rounds the windward mark at the SORC, 1999.

08110542
Mumm 36 "Group 4" during storm clouds and sunshine on the Solent.

08110541
Crewman has fallen overboard on "America True" but managed to keep hold of a line at SORC, 1998.

08110540
Crewman has fallen overboard on "America Ture" but managed to keep hold of a line at SORC, 1998.

08110539
Crewman has fallen overboard on "America Ture" but managed to keep hold of a line and is now pulled back onboard by the crew at SORC, 1998.

08110538
Crewman has fallen overboard on "America Ture" but managed to keep hold of a line and is now pulled back aboard by the crew, at SORC, 1998.

08110537
Crewman has fallen overboard on "America True" but has managed to keep hold of a line at SORC, 1998.

08110536
"Sleighride" sailing downwind under assymetric spinnaker, Antigua Week, 1997.

08110535
Crew on the rail for the finish of the Whitbread Race leg to Auckland, 1997.

08110534
Bowman on the classic yacht "Astra", racing at La Nioulargue, 1994.

08110533
Two crewmen aboard "Abracadabra" lower the jib on the submerged bow after rounding the mark and hoisting the spinnaker during racing.

08110532
Bowman of a yacht prepares for a gybe downwind, Admiral's Cup, 1989.

08110531
Crew of "Maxima" sit at the end of the boom to try and lever her off the mud at Brambles Bank during Cowes Week, 1998.

08110530
Brava "Q8" dismasts during the Admiral's Cup, 1998.

08110529
"Zurich" and "Relax" collide at speed during close racing at the One Ton Cup, 1991.

08110527
Blowout during the Admiral's Cup for "Corum Rubis" on the Solent as her mainsail tears and the spinnaker loses control, 1993.

08110526
Jameson 1 sinking during the Admiral's Cup, 1993.

08110525
"Merit Cup" tears her main at the finish of the Whitbread Race leg to Auckland, 1997.

08110524
Yachting photographer, Rick Tomlinson

08110523
View from the masthead of "Drum" as she sails during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1985.

08110522
Daybreak on "Drum" in the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1985.

08110521
Cabin and instrument lights glow in the dark on Simon le Bon's yacht, "Drum", during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1985.

08110520
Crewman uses the reefing lines to climb the mainsail aboard "Drum" during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1985.

08110518
Repairs to the keel of "Drum", after it fell off during the 1985 Fastnet Race. ^^^During the 1985 Fastnet Race, the keel to Simon le Bon's yacht Drum fell off mid-race causing the boat to roll. At six weeks before the start of the Whitbread Round the World Race, this put le Bon's hopes for competing in doubt. With tremendous team effort the keel was fixed and they made the start line.

08110517
Four crew prepare for a sail change on "Drum" during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1985-6.

08110516
J24 class one-design racing the Worlds in Ireland.

08110515
Safety rope held by crew in the cockpit whilst crewman climbs the mainsail aboard Drum during the Whitbread Round the World Race, 1985. Drum was owned and crewed by Simon le Bon, lead singer of the pop group Duran Duran and one of Britain's best known pop stars at the time.

08110514
Lady of Man caught in atrocious weather off the Isle of Man.

08110512
Sail change aboard "EF Education" during leg 1, Whitbread Round the World Race, 1997-8.

08110511
"Container" leaving the Solent for the Fastnet Race, part of the Admiral's Cup, 1991.

08110509
Crew of Sydney 40 "Breeze" tidy up after a chinese gybe at the Admiral's Cup, 1999.

08110508
Fleet racing at the Hunter 707 nationals, UK.

08110507
Wicked Feet racing at Key West Race Week, USA, 2000.

08110506
Mumm 36 "Barlo Plastics" at the start of the Wolf Rock Race during the Admiral's Cup, 1999.

08110505
Sydney 40 "Breeze" goes for a chinese gybe at the Admiral's Cup, 1999.

08110503
Jameson Whisky 3, the Irish entry broaches during the Admiral's Cup on the Solent, UK, 1993.

08110502
X-Boat "Red Coral" leads the fleet on the Solent during Cowes Week, UK.

08110501
18ft skiff "Ella Bache" racing in 1997.

08110500
82ft ketch "Fisher and Paykel" sailing at sunset. ^^^ Skippered by Grant Dalton in the 1989-90 Whitbread Round the World Race, the ketch finished 2nd overall.

08110499
Bowmen work together aboard New Zealand's "K" boat at the America's Cup, 1988.

08110498
America's Cup 2003: winning team Alinghi at the prize giving ceremony in Auckland, New Zealand.

08110497
America's Cup 2003: Team New Zealand show their keel, with skipper Dean Barker (left) and design head Tom Schnackenberg behind the bulb.

08110495
Team Alinghi at the America's Cup 2003 after the finish of the last race. Alinghi won the Cup 5-0 straight.

08110494
Team Alinghi at the America's Cup 2003 after the finish of the last race. Alinghi won the Cup 5-0 straight.

08110493
America's Cup 2003 defender "Team New Zealand" dismasted in race 4, as "Alinghi" (background) continues to finish the race for 4-0 wins.

08110492
America's Cup 2003 challenger "Alinghi" is lifted out at the base camp in Viaduct harbours, Auckland, New Zealand.

08110488
Swiss winner "Alinghi" returns to the Cup Village in Viaduct Basin, Auckland, New Zealand. America's Cup 2003.

08110484
Defender "Team New Zealand" is dismasted in race 4, as "Alinghi" sails past behind. America's Cup 2003. Auckland, New Zealand.

08110483
Defender "Team New Zealand" is dismasted in race 4, as "Alinghi" sails past behind. America's Cup 2003. Auckland, New Zealand.

08110482
America's Cup 2003 defender "Team New Zealand" dismasted in race 4. Auckland, New Zealand.

08110479
Crew member up the mast watching for wind on America's Cup 2003 defender "Team New Zealand".

08110477
America's Cup 2003, match between "Team New Zealand" (defender) and Swiss challenger "Alinghi".

08110476
Alinghi crew celebrating their win at the Cup presentation America's Cup 2003 in Auckland, New Zealand.

08110475
Ernest Bertarelli holds the America's Cup aloft, celebrating the victory with his Alinghi crew at the press conference of 2003 America's Cup in Auckland, New Zealand.

08110474
Patrizzio Bertelli & Ernesto Bertarelli. "Prada" and "Alinghi" chairmen chatting and drinking tea in the "Alinghi" base, Auckland, New Zealand. America's Cup 2002.

08110473
Patrizzio Bertelli & Ernesto Bertarelli. "Prada" and "Alinghi" chairmen chatting in the "Alinghi" base, Auckland, New Zealand. America's Cup 2002.

08110472
Rolf Vrolijk, chief designer for America's Cup Defender "Alinghi".

08110471
Rolf Vrolijk, the Chief designer for America's Cup Defender "Alinghi".

08110470
Grant Simmer, head of the "Alinghi" design team.

08110469
Grant Simmer, Managing Director of 2007 Swiss America's Cup Defender "Alinghi".

08110467
Alinghi spreaders at the America's Cup 2003. The spreaders used a hydraulic device designed by Simon Daubney in 2000 and improved by the new Alinghi crew.

08110465
The long, thin rudder of the Swiss challenger "Alinghi" at the First Unveiling Ceremony. America's Cup, Auckland, New Zealand 2003.

08110464
Challenging "Alinghi" syndicate showing their keel with a touch of humour, depicted as a cow, at the first Unveiling Ceremony. America's Cup, Auckland, New Zealand 2003.

08110463
"Oracle" bulb with tail-mounted winglets, angling downward to maximum draft from the beavertail. First America's Cup Unveiling on January 7, 2003. Auckland, New Zealand.

08110462
Hydraulic device on the top spreaders of "Oracle" challenger, to control the genoa leach. America's Cup 2003. ^^^Invented by Team New Zealand genoa trimmer, Simon Daubney, in 2000.

08110461
Hydraulic device on the top spreaders of "Oracle" challenger, to control the genoa leach. America's Cup 2003. ^^^Invented by Team New Zealand genoa trimmer, Simon Daubney, in 2000.

08110459
Yacht designer Bruce Farr.

08110458
Yacht designer Bruce Farr.

08110457
Yacht designer Bruce Farr.

08110455
Advertising on the mainsail of Team New Zealand IACC yacht. America's Cup, 2003. Onboard automatic cameras can be seen fitted on the stern.

08110453
Onboard automatic TV cameras fitted to the boom of Team New Zealand yacht during America's Cup 2003. ^^^They can rotate and zoom towards the back or the front of the yacht. The first cameras onboard appeared during the 1987 America's Cup in Fremantle on a limited number of boats.

08110451
Team New Zealand gooseneck, America's Cup 2003. TNZ was keen to reduce the weight on any parts of their defending yacht so they built flatter booms. ^^^A second one, even lighter, broke during the match races.

08110449
'Hula' (hull appendage), conceived by designer Clay Oliver, was a panel of rigid carbon fiber that fitted like a second hull to Team New Zealand yacht for the 2003 America's Cup. ^^^The idea was to give the sloop additional waterline length and, in theory, more speed. The gap between the hula and the hull is slightly wider than a credit card, just a few millimetres. It is positioned about a metre behind the keel, and runs back behind the rudder, effectively adding length and volume to the aft section of the boat. Under the rules, the hula can't touch the hull except for a narrow area along the centerline where it's attached.

08110445
'Hula' (hull appendage), conceived by designer Clay Oliver, was a panel of rigid carbon fiber that fitted like a second hull to Team New Zealand yacht for the 2003 America's Cup. ^^^The idea was to give the sloop additional waterline length and, in theory, more speed. The gap between the hula and the hull is slightly wider than a credit card, just a few millimetres. It is positioned about a metre behind the keel, and runs back behind the rudder, effectively adding length and volume to the aft section of the boat. Under the rules, the hula can't touch the hull except for a narrow area along the centerline where it's attached.

08110434
Dean Barker, helmsman onboard Emirates Team New Zealand waves as the crew make their way out of the Viaduct Basin for an America's Cup race against Alinghi, Auckland, New Zealand 2003

08110433
Dean Barker, helmsman onboard Emirates Team New Zealand waves as the crew make their way out of the Viaduct Basin for an America's Cup race against Alinghi, Auckland, New Zealand 2003

08110425
"Team New Zealand" during Race 4 of the America's Cup 2003 in Auckland, New Zealand. ^^^ Team New Zealand went on to dismast as Alinghi continued on to win the race.

08110424
"Team New Zealand" dismast during race 4 in Auckland, New Zealand during the America's Cup 2003. As the crew try to cut away the rig, the challenger "Alinghi" continue on to win the race.

08110421
Team New Zealand dismast during race 4 in Auckland, New Zealand during the America's Cup 2003. The challenger Alinghi continued on to win the race.

08110415
Preliminary regatta between "BMW Oracle" (front) and "Alinghi" held in San Francisco, USA 2003.

08110411
"Alinghi" crew holding the Luis Vuitton Cup in Auckland, New Zealand, 2003. After defeating "Oracle".

08110410
Cheering "Alinghi" supporters with Swiss flags at the Louis Vuitton Cup 2003.

08110408
Louis Vuitton Cup trophy, for the challenger of the America's Cup, 2003.

08110407
America's Cup 2003: challenger "Alinghi" is lifted out at the base camp in Viaduct harbours, Auckland, New Zealand.

08110405
America's Cup 2003, team Alinghi at the prize giving ceremony in Auckland, New Zealand.

08110404
Louis Vuitton Cup 2002/03 press conference with renowned Cup skippers and sponsor heads. Auckland, New Zealand.

08110401
Catana 522 cruising catamaran anchored in the Morbihan Gulf, Brittany, France, under stormy skies.

08110400
Catana 522 cruising catamaran anchored in the Morbihan Gulf, Brittany, France, under stormy skies.

08110399
Silver fern (Cyathea dealbata) frond unfurling, New Zealand. The fern is New Zealand's official national symbol.

08110398
Yacht designer, Marc Lombard, in front of a poster from artist Yannick Mannier. Brest Multihull Grand Prix 1985.

08110388
French sailor Florence Arthaud in the late 80's. ^^^Florence was 21 when she participated in the first singlehanded Rum Race in 1978. She finished 11th on monohull "Xperimental". In 1990, she established a female solo transatlantic record on her trimaran "Pierre 1er", in 9d 22h and 52'. In the same year, she won the difficult solo Rum Race.

08110386
Modern cruising catamaran "Catana 521" anchored in a Costa Brava cove, Spain.

08110385
Modern cruising catamaran "Catana 521" moored in a Costa Brava cove, Spain.

08110384
French sailor, Loïc Caradec, sailing the 25.90m catamaran "Royale", leaving Saint-Malo at the start of the 1986 Rum Race. It was fitted with the biggest ever-built carbon wing mast, 65 sq.metres. ^^^The catamaran was known to be difficult to control and three severe lows were scheduled for the race. Loic Caradec was taking enormous risks for his life in sailing this craft alone. Auto-pilots were useless and Loic was obliged to steer day and night until he became exhausted. The Argos beacon stopped its signal on November 14. Florence Arthaud later discovered the catamaran capsized with nobody aboard.

08110382
Gold silhouette of the schooner "America" on the cover of "The America's Cup" by Captain Roland F. Coffin. Charles Scribner's Sons. NY. 1885. In collection of Christian Fevrier.

08110381
Gold silhouette of the schooner "America" on the cover of "The America's Cup" by Captain Roland F. Coffin. Charles Scribner's Sons. NY. 1885. In collection of Christian Fevrier.