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Female Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) perched on rock, Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, June 2009

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Male Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) in flight, Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, June 2009

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Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) pair on rocks, male on the left, Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, June 2009

01268756
Female Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) on nest with chicks, Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, May 2009

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Female Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) on nest with chicks, Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, May 2009

01268754
Female Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) landing on rock, Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, May 2009

01268753
Melrakkasletta plateau, gravel desert with mountains in the distance, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, May 2009

01268752
Melrakkasletta plateau, gravel desert, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, May 2009

01268751
Blafell in the distance behind Lake Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, May 2009

01268750
Rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) standing on rock, in Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, May 2009, July 2009

01268749
Female Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) perched on top of rock, Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, April 2009

01268748
Female Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) on rock ledge, Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, April 2009

01268747
Female Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) on rock, Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, April 2009

01268746
Female Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) on rock, Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, April 2009

01268745
Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) on rock silhouetted against full moon, Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, April 2009

01268744
Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) on rock silhouetted against full moon, Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, April 2009

01268743
Female Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) on nest, Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, April 2009

01268742
Rock ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus) standing in snow, Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, April 2009

01268741
Female Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) on rock, Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, April 2009

01268740
Female Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) in snow, Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, April 2009

01268739
Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) pair, male on the left, in snow, Myvatn, Thingeyjarsyslur, Iceland, April 2009

01268594
Classically dressed people with sunshades on Riva motorboat. Monaco Classic Week, September 2009.

01268593
Classically dressed couple on Riva motorboat. Monaco Classic Week, September 2009.

01268592
Classically dressed people on Riva motorboat. Monaco Classic Week, September 2009.

01268591
Classically dressed couple on Riva motorboat. Monaco Classic Week, September 2009.

01268590
Classically dressed people on Riva motorboat. Monaco Classic Week, September 2009.

01268589
Classically dressed couple on Riva motorboat. Monaco Classic Week, September 2009.

01268451
Lifeboat in heavy seas off Le Four lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268450
"Giraglia" sailing under spinnaker at the Rolex Cup regatta. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268449
Containers stacked in port. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268448
Woman walking along Salary beach, carrying container on her head. Madagascar. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268446
Jangada (traditional fishing vessel) on beach, Ceara, Brazil. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268445
Wrecks of tuna fishing boats, Plouhinec, Etel River, Morbihan, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268444
Stem of a container ship in calm water. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268443
Lighthouse in the frozen Baltic Sea, Finland. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268442
J Class yachts "Astra" and "Candida" racing at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, France. Editorial use only.

01268441
Storm at Tevennec lighthouse in the Sein Passage, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268107
Pointe des Poulains lighthouse, Belle-Ile Island, Morbihan, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268105
Lighthouse of Sao Vicente at dusk, Algarve, Portugal. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268104
Silleiro lighthouse at dusk, Galicia, Spain. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268103
Devastation after the 2004 tsunami on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268102
Staircase of the Sein lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268101
Waves breaking around Ar-Men lighthouse, Sein Island, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268100
Yacht moored off secluded bay on Houat Island, Morbihan, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268099
Beach on Quiberon peninsula, Morbihan, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268098
Bishop Rock lighthouse, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268097
Lens and lamp in lantern room of Cabo Mayor lighthouse, Santander, Cantabria, Spain. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268096
On deck of three-masted schooner "Shenandoah". All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268095
Crew climbing the rigging of four-masted schooner "Esmeralda". Editorial use only.

01268094
Les Pierres Noires lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268093
Northern gannet (Morus bassanus) flying around La Four Lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268092
Hercules tower Lighthouse, Galicia, Spain. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268091
Fastnet Lighthouse, Ireland. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268090
Skerryvore Lighthouse, Scotland. The tallest lighthouse in Britain at 156 feet (48 m). All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268089
Staircase in the Baleines Lighthouse on the Island of Ré, Charente Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268088
The Smalls Lighthouse, off the coast of Wales, UK. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268087
Longships Lighthouse, off Land's End, Cornwall. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268086
Lighthouse keeper swinging down a line from La Four Lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268085
Helicopter hovering over the Eddystone Lighthouse with a package. Plymouth Sound (Cornwall/Devon), UK. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268084
Lighthouse on Skellig Michael, off the coast of County Kerry, Ireland. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268083
Lamp and lens in the Roches Douvres lighthouse, Côtes d'Armor, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268082
Cardinaux Lighthouse, Morbihan, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268081
Storm at Ar-men Lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268080
Tidal race in the Raz de sein, Sein Passage, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268079
Oyster farm building on island in the Etel River. Saint Cado, Belz, Morbihan. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268078
Wave off Mizen Head, County Cork, Ireland. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268077
Eagle Island Lighthouse, County Mayo, Ireland. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268076
On the balcony of the Fastnet Lighthouse, Ireland. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268075
Fastnet Rock Lighthouse, Ireland. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268074
Wolf Rock Lighthouse, between Land's End and the Isles of Scilly. Cornwall, UK. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268073
Fisheye view of the Banche Lighthouse, Loire Atlantique, Pays de Loire, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268072
Swell around the Jument Lighthouse, Ouessant Island, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268071
Banche Lighthouse in heavy seas. Loire Atlantique, Pays de Loire, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268070
Lorries on the foredeck of Brittany ferries' "Le Normandy", English Channel. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268069
Fastnet Lighthouse, Ireland. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268068
Three-masted tall ship "Belem" lightly canvassed on the Loire River, France. Editorial use only.

01268067
Schooner "Puritan" at sea. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268066
Three-masted tall ship "Belem", France. Editorial use only.

01268065
Jument Lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268063
Two SNSM lifeboats in heavy seas off France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268062
SNSM lifeboat in heavy seas, Barfleur, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268059
Patterns in the sand, Trinite sur Mer, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268053
Man walking dog on Sillon beach at Saint-Malo, Emerald Coast, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01268015
Cape Fear 38 "Tangent" approaching the windward mark, Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01268014
Melges 32 "Bronco" at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01268013
Melges 32 "Yasha Samurai" at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01268012
Melges 32 "Samba Pa Ti" rounding the windward mark, Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01268011
Melges 32s sailing upwind whilst IRC 1 boats sail downwind during Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01268010
Melges 32s sailing downwind at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01268009
Melges 32 "Flat Stanley" at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01268008
Melges 32 yacht "Star" at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01268007
Melges 32 yacht "Argo" at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01268006
Melges 32 yacht "Argo" at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01268005
Melges 32 yacht "Argo" at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01268004
Yacht rounding a mark at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01268003
TP52 yacht "Interlodge" sailing at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01268002
Fleet of Melges 32s sailing downwind at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01268001
Melges 32 "Ninkasi" at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01268000
Melges 32 "Samba Pa Ti" at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267999
JV 52 "Amena & Core" at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267998
Mills 43 "Cool Breeze" during Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267997
Melges 32 "Star" at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267996
Bowmen in action at the leeward mark during Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267995
The bows of two TP52s soon after the race start, Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267994
Evelyn 32-2 "Bluto" during Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267993
Cape Fear 38 "Velocity" approaching marker at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267992
Summit 35 "Act One" at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267991
Summit 35 "Act One" at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267990
Melges 32 "Team Barbarians" sailing downwind at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267989
Melges 32 "Shakedown" sailing downwind, Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267988
Bowman onboard Farr 40 "Nerone", Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267987
Fleet of Melges 32s sailing downwind at Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267986
Melges 32 sailing downwind, Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267985
Fleet of Melges 32s sailing downwind, Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267984
Farr 40 yacht "Flash Gordon", Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267983
Fleet of Melges 32s sailing downwind during Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267982
Wally 82 "Highland Fling" sailing upwind during Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267981
Melges 32 start line, Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267980
Melges 32s bowmen on the start line. Key West Race Week, Florida, January 2010.

01267842
Mills 68 "Alegre" during the IRC Championship on the Solent, June 2008.

01267841
Mills 68 "Alegre" during the IRC Championship on the Solent, June 2008.

01267840
Mills 68 "Alegre" during the IRC Championship on the Solent, June 2008.

01267839
TP52 "RAN" crossing tacks with Mills 68 "Alegre", IRC Championship on the Solent, June 2008.

01267838
Ben Ainslie steering TP52 "Team Origin" in the IRC class 1, IRC Championship, Solent, June 2008.

01267837
Oystercatcher XXVI bow-on, seen from the transom of another yacht. IRC Championship on the Solent, June 2008.

01267836
Woman trimming the headsail during the IRC Championship on the Solent, June 2008.

01267835
Extreme 40 catamaran "Groupama" in the iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy, May 2009.

01267834
Fleet of Extreme 40 catamarans racing in the iShares Cup regatta. Venice, Italy, May 2009.

01267833
Extreme 40 catamaran "Oman Sail Masirah" flying a hull with "Renaissance" and "Homatro" in the background. iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy, May 2009.

01267832
Extreme 40 catamaran "Oman Sail Masirah" flying a hull during the iShares Cup regatta held in Venice, Italy, May 2009.

01267831
Crewman of Extreme 40 catamaran "Groupama" hanging over the side during racing. iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy. May 2009.

01267830
Extreme 40 "Groupama" racing during the iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy. May 2009.

01267829
Fleet of moths racing at the International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, July 2008.

01267828
Extreme 40 catamarans "Rothschild", "BT" and "Oman Sail Renaissance" having rounded the windward mark, iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy. May 2009.

01267827
"Holmatro" leads "Oman Sail Renaissance" and "BT" round the windward mark, iShares Cup regatta Venice, Italy, May 2009.

01267826
The team on Extreme 40 catamaran "Groupama" hoisting the spinnaker at the iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy, May 2009.

01267825
Extreme 40 catamarans "Holmatro", "BT" and "Oman Sail Renaissance" approaching the start line. iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy, May 2009.

01267824
Extreme 40 catamaran "Groupama" racing in front of crowd. iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy, May 2009.

01267823
Extreme 40 catamarans "Holmatro", "Luna" (middle) and "Rothschild" racing on the Grand Canal, iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy, May 2009.

01267822
St Marks Basilica during the iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy, May 2009.

01267821
Dutch skipper, Carolyn Brouer, helming Extreme 40 catamaran "Holmatro" during the iShares Cup regatta held, Venice, Italy, May 2009.

01267820
Extreme 40 catamaran "Oman Sail Renaissance" in front of the Basilicas. iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy, May 2009.

01267819
Yacht at the start of the Fastnet Race, off the Needles Lighthouse, Isle of Wight, August 2007.

01267818
Trimaran at the start of the Fastnet Race, Cowes, August 2007.

01267817
Yacht heeling at the start of the Fastnet Race, Cowes, August 2007.

01267816
Crew on the rail of a yacht at the start of the Fastnet Race, August 2007.

01267815
Yacht at the start of the Fastnet Race, Cowes, August 2007.

01267814
Yacht at the start of the Fastnet Race, Cowes, August 2007.

01267813
Crew sitting on the rail of a yacht at the start of the Fastnet Race, Isle of Wight, August 2007.

01267812
Open 60ft Monohull "Hugo Boss" during the Fastnet Race, Cowes, 2007.

01267811
Open 60ft Monohull "Hugo Boss" during the Fastnet Race, Cowes, 2007.

01267810
Crew sitting on the rail of a yacht at the start of the Fastnet Race, Isle of Wight, August 2007.

01267809
"Artemis" at the start of the Fastnet Race off the Isle of Wight, August 2007.

01267808
Open 60ft Monohull "Hugo Boss" passing the Needles lighthouse during the Fastnet Race, Cowes, 2007.

01267807
Open 60ft Monohull "Hugo Boss" during the Fastnet Race, Cowes, 2007.

01267806
Yacht heeling at the start of the Fastnet Race, Cowes, August 2007.

01267805
Yacht "Generali" heeling at the start of the Fastnet Race, with swing bulb keel clearly visible. Cowes, August 2007.

01267804
Oystercatcher XXVI bow on, IRC Championship on the Solent, Isle of Wight, June 2008.

01267803
Class 2 fleet on the start line, IRC Championship, Solent, Isle of Wight, June 2008.

01267802
Farr 40 approaching the windward mark, IRC Championship on the Solent, Isle of Wight, June 2008.

01267801
Wake of boat leaving the Amalfi Coast, Italy, May 2009.

01267800
Crowded beach on the Amalfi Coast, Italy. May 2009.

01267798
Beach huts on the Amalfi Coast, Italy, May 2009.

01267797
Beach huts on the Amalfi Coast, Italy, May 2009.

01267796
Open boat pulled up on beach, Amalfi Coast, Italy, May 2009.

01267795
Beach huts and life ring on the Amalfi Coast, Italy, May 2009.

01267794
Beach huts and life ring on the Amalfi Coast, Italy, May 2009.

01267793
Rows of sun loungers and umbrellas on beach, Amalfi Coast, Italy, May 2009.

01267792
Beach on the Amalfi Coast, Italy, May 2009.

01267791
Beach on the Amalfi Coast, Italy, May 2009.

01267790
Clouds over the Amalfi Coast, Italy, May 2009.

01267789
Bows of boats moored in calm water, Amalfi Coast, Italy, May 2009.

01267788
Moths racing at the International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267787
Moths racing at the International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267786
International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267785
International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267784
International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267783
Moths racing at the International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267782
International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267781
International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267780
International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267779
International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267778
International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267777
International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267776
International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267775
Rear view of fleet at the International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267774
International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267773
International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267772
International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267771
Off the start line of the International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267770
Off the start line of the International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267769
Off the start line of the International Moth World Championship, Portland harbour, Weymouth, Dorset. July 2008.

01267768
69 year old Dutch solo sailor Nico Budel on his Open 40 yacht "Hayia" at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao bound for Cape Town, Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267767
Open 40 yacht "Hayia" at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao bound for Cape Town, Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267766
69 year old Dutch solo sailor Nico Budel on his Open 40 yacht "Hayia" at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao bound for Cape Town, Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267765
69 year old Dutch solo sailor Nico Budel on the bow of his Open 40 yacht "Hayia" at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao bound for Cape Town, Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267764
Dave Thomson trimming whilst Jeremy Salvesen steers Class 40 "Team Mowgli" at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao bound for Cape Town, Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267763
Class 40 "Team Mowgli" at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao bound for Cape Town, Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267762
Dave Thomson hoisting the spinnaker on Class 40 "Team Mowgli" at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao bound for Cape Town, Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267761
"Cristabella" off the start line at the TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009. 2nd round of the TP52 circuit, which comprised five rounds throughout Europe.

01267760
"Cristabella" and "Quantum Racing" on the start line of the TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France. June 2009. 2nd round of the TP52 circuit, which comprised five rounds throughout Europe.

01267759
"Synergy" approaching the windward mark during the TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France. June 2009. 2nd round of the TP52 circuit, which comprised five rounds throughout Europe.

01267758
"Roaring Forty" at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao bound for Cape Town, Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267757
"Audi TP52 Powered By Q8" (right) crossing tacks with "Quantum Racing" at the TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009.

01267756
"Roaring Forty" at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao bound for Cape Town, Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267755
Crew of "Kazmir" at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao bound for Cape Town, Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267754
Crew of "Kazmir" at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao bound for Cape Town, Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267753
"Roaring Forty" in calm water at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao bound for Cape Town, Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267752
"Matador" chasing "Valars" during the TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009. 2nd round of the the TP52 circuit.

01267751
"Matador" approaching the windward mark. TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009.

01267750
"Quantum Racing" approaching the windward mark, TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009.

01267749
"Emirates Team New Zealand" approaching the windward mark during the TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009. 2nd round of the TP52 circuit that comprised five rounds in Europe.

01267748
"Emirates Team New Zealand" approaching the windward mark during the TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009. 2nd round of the TP52 circuit that comprised five rounds in Europe.

01267747
Boris Hermann sitting on the bow of his Class 40 "Beluga Racer" with Felix Oehme helming at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao, Portugal bound for Cape Town, South Africa before heading to Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267746
Bowman of "Valars" preparing the spinnaker pole for rounding the windward mark. TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009. 2nd round of the TP52 circuit.

01267745
"Synergy" during the TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009. 2nd round of the TP52 circuit.

01267744
"Desafio Cabo de Hornos" sailed by Felipe Cubillos (helming) and JosŽ Mu–oz at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao, Portugal bound for Cape Town, South Africa before heading to Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267743
"Desafio Cabo de Hornos" sailed by Felipe Cubillos (helming) and JosŽ Mu–oz at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao, Portugal bound for Cape Town, South Africa before heading to Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267742
Michael Kleinjans on the bow of his Open 40, "Roaring Forty" at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao, Portugal bound for Cape Town, South Africa before heading to Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267741
"Desafio Cabo de Hornos", sailed by Felipe Cubillos and JosŽ Mu–oz, at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao, Portugal bound for Cape Town, South Africa before heading to Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267740
"Team New Zealand" crossing tacks with "Quantum Racing". TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009. 2nd round of the TP52 circuit.

01267739
Class 40 yacht "Team Mowgli" at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^This was the inaugural round the world race for Class 40 and Open 40 monohull yachts. It left Portimao, Portugal bound for Cape Town, South Africa before heading to Wellington, Ilhabella and Charleston before returning to Portimao.

01267738
Aerial view of all ten of the Extreme 40 fleet racing towards the windward mark. iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy. May 2009.

01267737
Aerial view of the marina opposite St Mark's Square, Venice, with the iShares Cup regatta in the background. May 2009.

01267736
Aerial view of the Extreme 40 fleet racing towards the windward mark with Ecover out in front. iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy. May 2009.

01267735
Aerial view of the Extreme 40 fleet racing towards the windward mark with "Ecover" out in front and Venice in the background. iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy. May 2009.

01267734
Aerial view of the Extreme 40 fleet racing towards the windward mark with "Ecover" out in front and Venice in the background. iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy. May 2009.

01267733
Aerial view of the Extreme 40 fleet racing towards the windward mark during the iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy. May 2009.

01267732
Extreme 40 catamaran "iShares", skippered by Shirley Robertson, racing towards St Mark's Square. iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy. May 2009.

01267731
"Oman Sail Renaissance" (left) and "BT" Extreme 40 catamarans racing at the iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy. May 2009.

01267730
Extreme 40 catamaran "Groupama" racing along the Grand Canal with spectators, iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy. May 2009.

01267729
Gondolas in Venice, May 2009.

01267728
Crew member doing a back flip on the trampoline of Extreme 40 "Masirah". iShares Cup regatta Venice, Italy. May 2009.

01267727
Boats moored near quayside, Amalfi Coast, Italy, May 2009.

01267726
Amalfi Coast, Italy, May 2009.

01267725
Traditional wooden fishing boats moored in marina on the Amalfi Coast, Italy, May 2009.

01267724
James Spithill (AUS) after winning day 2 of the iShares Extreme 40 catamaran Cup regatta, Venice, Italy, May 2009.

01267723
Mike Golding and his crew preparing to round the leeward mark on Extreme 40 catamaran "Ecover" on the Grand Canal. iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy, May 2009.

01267722
Clipper tall ship viewed through a circle in a railing. Amalfi Coast, Italy, May 2009.

01267721
Extreme 40 catamarans moored on the Grand Canal, with the Basilica in the background. iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy. May 2009.

01267720
"Groupama" and "Holmatro" Extreme 40 catamarans crossing the finish line on the Grand Canal, with a gondola marking the finish line. iShares Cup regatta, Venice, Italy. May 2009.

01267719
Catamarans pulled up on the beach at the Eurocat catamaran regatta, Carnac, Brittany, France. May 2009.

01267718
Italian F18 catamaran almsot nose-diving at the Eurocat catamaran regatta, Carnac, Brittany, France. May 2009.

01267717
Italian F18 catamaran almsot nose-diving at the Eurocat catamaran regatta, Carnac, Brittany, France. May 2009.

01267716
"Kazimir Partners" at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portimao, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^The round the world race left Portugal bound for Cape Town, South Africa before heading to Wellington, New Zealand, followed by Ilhabella, Brazil, and Charleston, USA before returning to Portimao, Portugal ten months later.

01267715
"Roaring Forty" Class 40 yacht at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portimao, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^The round the world race left Portugal bound for Cape Town, South Africa before heading to Wellington, New Zealand, followed by Ilhabella, Brazil, and Charleston, USA before returning to Portimao, Portugal ten months later.

01267714
Mischa Heemskerk and Bastiaan Tintij on their NED at speed, Eurocat catamaran regatta, Carnac, Brittany, France. May 2009.

01267713
Hobie designed F18 under spinnaker, Eurocat annual catamaran regatta, Carnac, Brittany, France. May 2009.

01267712
"Team Mowgli" Class 40 yacht at the start of the Portimao Global Ocean Race, Portimao, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^The round the world race for left Portugal bound for Cape Town, South Africa before heading to Wellington, New Zealand, followed by Ilhabella, Brazil, and Charleston, USA before returning to Portimao, Portugal ten months later.

01267711
F18 fleet leaving start line, Eurocat catamaran regatta, Carnac, Brittany, France. May 2009.

01267710
Italian solo offshore sailor Giovanni Solidini (left) with Boris Hermann (right). Portimao Global Ocean Race (Class 40 and Open 40 monohulls), Portimao, Portugal, October 2008. ^^^The round the world race for left Portugal bound for Cape Town, South Africa before heading to Wellington, New Zealand, followed by Ilhabella, Brazil, and Charleston, USA before returning to Portimao, Portugal ten months later.

01267709
"Bribon" crossing tacks with "Emirates Team New Zealand", TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009. 2nd round of the TP52 circuit.

01267708
"Cristabella" leading under spinnaker, TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009.

01267707
"Quantum Racing" under spinnaker with "Emirates Team New Zealand" in the background. TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009. 2nd round of the TP52 circuit.

01267706
"Cristabella" crossing tacks with "Emirates Team New Zealand" during the TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009. 2nd round of the TP52 circuit.

01267705
"Bigamist 7" crossing tacks with "Emirates Team New Zealand" during the TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009. 2nd round on the TP52 circuit.

01267704
"Emirates Team New Zealand" during the TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009. 2nd Round on the TP52 circuit.

01267702
Fleet racing during the TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009. 2nd round of TP52 circuit.

01267701
"Cristabella" during the TP52 Med Cup regatta, Marseille, France, June 2009. 2nd round of TP52 circuit.

01267699
Wake of a boat leaving the Amalfi Coast, Italy, May 2009.

01267695
Beach huts on the Amalfi Coast, Italy, May 2009.

01267623
View from onboard Britain's "Team Origin" of the umpire's observer on the transom, with "All4One" chasing close behind under spinnaker. Louis Vuitton Trophy, Nice, France. November 2009.

01267622
View from onboard Britain's "Team Origin" with "All4One" to their left, both on starboard tack. Louis Vuitton Trophy, Nice, France. November 2009.

01267621
View from the transom of Britian's Team Origin, looking back at "All4One" racing behind. Louis Vuitton Trophy, Nice, France. November 2009.

01267620
Cross-tack between "BMW Oracle", USA (right) and "Emirates Team New Zealand" (left). Louis Vuitton Trophy, Nice, France. November 2009.

01267619
"Team Origin" yacht hauled out at the Louis Vuitton race Village, Nice, France. November 2009.

01267618
Wind spotter climbing up the mast on "Team Origin", in front of "Artemis". Louis Vuitton Trophy, Nice, France. November 2009.

01267617
"Artemis" dropping the gennaker during the Louis Vuitton Trophy, Nice, France. November 2009.

01267615
Wind spotters Paul Cayard (USA) on "Artemis" (left) and "BMW Oracle" looking for breeze. Louis Vuitton Trophy, November 2009.

01267614
Sweden's "Artemis" (left) and Italy's "Azzura" approaching the windward mark with wind spotters high up the masts. Nice, Louis Vuitton Trophy, November 2009.

01267613
Britain's "Team Origin" crossing tacks with France's "Team Spirit Pages Jaune" on the Bay of Angels, Nice. Louis Vuitton Trophy, November 2009.

01267612
"Emirates Team New Zealand" (right) and the Italian team "Azzura" under gennaker on the bay of Angels, Nice. Louis Vuitton Trophy, November 2009.

01267611
"Team Origin" crosses tacks with Sweden's "Artemis" off Nice, Louis Vuitton Trophy, November 2009.

01267610
Yacht during the Louis Vuitton Trophy, Nice, South France. November 2009.

01267609
Fisheye view of ACC yacht hauled out at the 'race village', Louis Vuitton Trophy, Nice, South France. November 2009.

01267608
Britain's "Team Origin" sailing solo in the early morning with crepuscular rays of sunlight bursting through the clouds. Louis Vuitton Trophy, Nice, South France. November 2009.

01267607
Britain's "Team Origin" chasing Sweden's "Artemis" towards the leeward mark under spinnaker, with wind spotter up the mast. Louis Vuitton Trophy, Nice, South France. November 2009.

01266943
Horse hair parachute mushrooms (Marasmius androsacaceus) Belarus, June 2009

01266942
Close-up of a Wild bellflower (Campanula sp) Prypiat area, Belarus, June 2009

01266941
Two Wild bellflowers (Campanula sp) Prypiat area, Belarus, June 2009

01266940
Great snipe (Gallinago Media) near the Prypiat river, Belarus, June 2009

01266939
Two Great snipe (Gallinago media) near the Prypiat river, Belarus, June 2009

01266938
Great snipe (Gallinago media) near the Prypiat river, Belarus, June 2009

01266937
White stork (Ciconia ciconia) feeding three chicks, Prypiat area, Turov, Belarus, June 2009

01266936
Two White stork (Ciconia ciconia) chicks, Prypiat area, Turov, Belarus, June 2009

01266935
Two White stork (Ciconia Ciconia) chicks, one calling, Prypiat area, Turov, Belarus, June 2009

01266934
White stork (Ciconia ciconia) portrait, Prypiat area, Turov, Belarus, June 2009

01266933
White stork (Ciconia ciconia) chicks in nest, Prypiat area, Turov, Belarus, June 2009

01266932
White winged black tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) in flight, Prypiat river, Belarus, June 2009

01266931
White winged black tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) in flight, Prypiat river, Belarus, June 2009

01266930
Whiskered tern (Chlidonias hybridus) in flight, Prypiat River, Belarus, June 2009

01266929
White winged black tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) in flight, Prypiat river, Belarus, June 2009

01266928
White-winged black tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) in flight, Prypiat river, Belarus, June 2009

01266927
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) feeding on a fish, Fisher pond, Prypiat area, Belarus, June 2009

01266926
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) feeding on a fish, Fisher pond, Prypiat area, Belarus, June 2009

01266925
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) catching a fish, Fisher pond, Prypiat area, Belarus, June 2009

01266924
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) with a fish in its beak, Fisher pond, Prypiat area, Belarus, June 2009

01266923
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) with a fish in its beak, Fisher pond, Prypiat area, Belarus, June 2009

01266922
Insects in flight at dusk over the Prypiat river, Belarus, June 2009

01266921
Prypiat river at sunset, Belarus, June 2009

01266920
Prypiat river at sunset, Belarus, June 2009

01266919
Prypiat river, Prypiat National Park, Belarus, June 2009

01266918
European edible frog (Rana Esculenta) close-up, Prypiat area, Belarus, June 2009

01266917
Melting snow in mountain gully, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266916
Red deer (Cervus elaphus) hind with fawn silhouetted, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266915
Photographer, Bruno D'Amicis, walking on a ridge, Western Tatras, with Mount Krivàn (2,495m) in the background, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266914
Young male Red deer (Cervus elaphus) walking on snow field to get rid of flies, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266913
European brown bear (Ursus arctos) solitary female peering from behind Dwarf mountain pines (Pinus mugo) in mountain meadow, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266912
White pasque flowers (Pulsatilla alba) flowering on slope in the Liptovske kopi, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266911
Least primroses (Primula minima) flowering on slope, Liptovske kopi, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266910
Mat of Dwarf willow treees (Salix herbacea) saddle in the Liptovske kopi, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266909
Mountain stream with fallen trees crossing pristine forest, Kouprova valley, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266908
Fallen trees and mosses in the undergrowth of a pristine forest, Kouprova valley, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266907
Carpathian blue slug (Bielzia coerulans) on leaf, endemic to the Carpathian mountains, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266906
Carpathian blue slug (Bielzia coerulans) close-up of the tail, endemic to the Carpathian mountains, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266905
Alpine lake created by melting snow, High Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266904
Alpine lake created by melting snow, High Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266903
Alpine lakes created by melting snow, High Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266902
Aerial view of the Temnosmrecianske lake and waterfall at sunset, High Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266901
Aerial view of border between spruce forest and Dwarf mountain pine (Pinus mugo) zones showing several trees killed by Bark beetle (Scolytidae) Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266900
Aerial view the transition from mountain forest with Norway spruce (Picea abies) and Mountain ash / Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) trees and the Dwarf mountain pine (Pinus mugo) zone, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266899
Aerial view of path in mountain forest of Norway spruce (Picea abies) Mountain ash / Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) and the Dwarf mountain pine (Pinus mugo) zone, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266898
Aerial view of the massif of Mount Gerlach (2,665m) the highest peak of the Tatras, High Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266897
Aerial view of the High Tatras on the Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia-Poland border, Mount Gerlach (2,665m) in the distance, High Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266896
Aerial view of the heart of the High Tatras, culminating with Mount Gerlach (2,665m) the highest peak on the right, High Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266895
Aerial view of the northern slope of Mount Krivàn (2,495m) High Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266894
Aerial view of the end of Ticha valley and the High Tatras with Mount Krivan (2,495m) on the right and Mount Gerlach (2,655m) in the background, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266893
Aerial view of deforested area in spruce forest on the foothills of Mount Krivàn, High Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266892
Mount Koprovsky stit (2,363m) and Mengusovsky stit (2,438m) at sunset, High Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266891
Steep mountain slope with fresh grass and scattered Dwarf mountain pine (Pinus mugo) trees, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266890
Border between mountain forest with Norway spruce (Picea abies) Mountain ash / Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) and Arolla pine (Pinus cembra) trees and the Dwarf mountain pine (Pinus mugo) zone, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266889
Photographer, Bruno D'Amicis, at work in a mountain valley, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266888
Thick and impenetrable Dwarf mountain pine (Pinus mugo) cover with scattered Mountain ash / Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) trees, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266887
Thick and impenetrable Dwarf mountain pine (Pinus mugo) cover with scattered Mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia) trees, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266886
Old mountain forest with Norway spruce (Picea abies) and Mountain ash / Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) trees, some areas with trees killed by Bark beetles (Scolytidae) Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266885
Old Norway spruce (Picea abies) tree with Butterbur (Petasites albus) growing beneath it, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266884
Bark of a Norway spruce (Picea abies) tree killed by Bark beetle (Scolytidae) Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266883
Least primrose (Primula minima) flowers, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266882
Female European brown bear (Ursus arctos) with two yearling cubs walking down steep slope, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266881
Female European brown bear (Ursus arctos) with two yearling cubs feeding amongst Dwarf pines (Pinus mugo) Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266880
Female European brown bear (Ursus arctos) with two yearling cubs feeding amongst Dwarf pines (Pinus mugo) Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266879
Female European brown bear (Ursus arctos) with two yearling cubs emerging from Dwarf pines (Pinus mugo) Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266878
Female European brown bear (Ursus arctos) emerging from Dwarf pines (Pinus mugo) in afternoon light, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266877
Female European brown bear (Ursus arctos), emerging from Dwarf pines (Pinus mugo) Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266876
Female European brown bear (Ursus arctos) with two yearling cubs walking on snow field on mountain ridge, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266875
Mount Koprovsky stit (2,363m) and Mengusovsky stit (2,438m) at dawn, High Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266874
Low clouds with fresh grass on slopes of the Kouprova valley, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266873
Clouds above Mount Svinica (2,301m) and Mount Kozi Wierch (2,291m) at sunset, High Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266872
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) flowers, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266871
Male Ichneumon wasp (Dolichomitus imperator) looking for female on dead wood, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266870
Large dead Spruce (Picea abies) with Mountain ash / Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) and Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) growing on its exposed root plate, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266869
Fresh snow on Mount Vel'kà kopa (2,052m) Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266868
Mount Krivàn (2,495m) national symbol of Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, summit covered in clouds, High Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266867
Female Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) nesting on mountain rock face, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266866
Female Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) nesting on mountain rock face, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266865
Least primrose (Primula minima) flowers growing on steep slope, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266864
Clouds above old Norway spruce (Picea abies) and Larch (Larix decidua) forest, High Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266863
Male Tatra chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra tatrica) on rocky ridge near Arolla pines (Pinus cembra) Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266862
Male Tatra chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra tatrica) on rocky ridge near Arolla pines (Pinus cembra) Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266861
Clouds rising over forest on slopes of the Kouprova valley, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266860
Clouds rising over forest on slopes of the Kouprova valley, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266859
Massif with Mount Krivàn (2,495m) and Mount Hruba Kopa (2,238m) at night, High Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266858
Massif with Mount Krivàn (2,495m) and Mount Hruba Kopa (2,238m) at night, High Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266857
Fresh snow on Mount Smrecinsky vrch (2,066m) with a cloud over its summit, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266856
Clouds above Mount Pol'skà Tomanovà (1,977m) at sunset, Western Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266855
Brocken spectre phenomenon on clouds at sunset, High Tatras, Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia, June 2009

01266428
Bicycles for hire on street in Seville, Spain.

01266427
Bicycles for hire on street in Seville, Spain.

01266426
Bicycles for hire on street in Seville, Spain.

01266425
Bicycles for hire on street in Seville, Spain.

01266019
Oleron Island lifeboat in heavy seas, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01266018
Oleron Island lifeboat in heavy seas, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01266017
Oleron Island lifeboat in heavy seas, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01266016
SNSM lifeboat in heavy seas, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01266015
SNSM lifeboat in heavy seas, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01266014
SNSM lifeboat in heavy seas, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01266013
Low angle of SNSM lifeboat, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01266012
Helicopter hovering above SNSM lifeboat, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01266011
SNSM lifeboat in heavy seas, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01266010
15M Fife cutter "Tuiga" sailing at her centenary, Monaco Classics Week, September 2009. Editorial use only.

01266009
15M Fife cutter "Tuiga" sailing at her centenary, Monaco Classics Week, September 2009. Editorial use only.

01266008
J Class yacht "Shamrock V" sailing at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, France. Editorial use only.

01266007
Le Mont-Saint-Michel at night, Manche, Normandie. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01266006
Yachts racing at Spi Ouest France, 2009. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01266005
Lighthouse keeper in the lantern room of San Antonio lighthouse, Portugal. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01266004
Boats moored in the harbour at Trinité-sur-Mer, Morbihan, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01266003
Pierres Noires lighthouse in heavy seas, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01266002
Water droplets on fishing nets. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01266001
Seagulls and breaking waves. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01266000
Fishing boat docked alongside the quay in Port-Maria. Morbihan, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265999
Billowing sails aboard three-masted tall ship "Belem" at dusk. Editorial use only.

01265998
Three-masted tall ship "Statsraad Lehmkuhl". All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265997
Lighthouse keeper on the balcony of Ar-men lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265996
Boats moored at Port Blanc Week, Baden, Morbihan, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265995
Stairs of the lighthouse on Ré Island, Charente Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265994
Bow of a dugout boat in shallow water, Madagascar. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265993
Military Frigate "Chevalier Paul" crashing through waves, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265992
Bonifacio cliffs, Corsica, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265991
Rope around rusty metal mooring pile on a fishing boat in Penzance Harbour, Cornwall, UK. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265990
Bowman, gaff cutter "Mariquita". Editorial use only.

01265989
Goldfish (Carassius auratus) in bowl. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265988
Fishing nets and floats. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265987
Pulleys aboard three-masted tall ship "Belem", France. Editorial use only.

01265986
Heavy seas at Tevennec lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265985
Waves breaking over Tevennec lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265984
Crew climbing the rigging aboard four-masted schooner "Esmeralda". Editorial use only.

01265983
Black and white stem of ship moving through calm water. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265982
Three parasols on Miami beach, Florida. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265981
Carteret lighthouse and the moon. Manche, Normandie, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265980
Rusty bow and chain in the port of Piraeus, Athens, Greece. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265979
Lighthouse of Sao Vicente, Algarve. The oldest in Portugal. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265978
Lighthouse on Isla Pancha, which marks the entrance to the port of Ribadeo. Galicia, Spain. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265977
Silleiro lighthouse, Galicia, Spain. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265976
Helicopter on Eddystone lighthouse, Plymouth Sound (Cornwall/Devon), England. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265975
Three masted tall ship "Belem", France. Editorial use only.

01265974
Lighthouse on Cies Island, Galicia, Spain. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265973
Aerial view of fishing trawler moored alongside quay, Quiberon, Morbihan, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265972
Sail change on gaff cutter "Mariquita" during Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, France. Editorial use only.

01265971
Classic yacht sailing at Royal Regattas, 2007. Editorial use only.

01265970
Gaff cutter "Lulworth" sailing at Monaco Classic Week, 2007. Editorial use only.

01265969
Bow of yacht at Monaco Classic Week 2007. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265968
Bowman on schooner "Eleonora" sailing at Monaco Classic Week, 2007. Editorial use only.

01265967
Schooner "Eleonora" sailing at Monaco Classic Week, 2007. Editorial use only.

01265966
Aerial view of devastation after the 2004 tsunami on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265965
"Queen Mary 2" in dry dock at the Atlantic Shipyards, Pays de Loire, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265964
La Canche lighthouse, Le Touquet, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265962
Raise of guard at Kéréon lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265961
Ar Men lighthouse in the Chaussée de Sein off Sein Island, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265960
Sail change on J Class yacht "Candida" in choppy seas. Editorial use only.

01265959
15M Fife cutter "Tuiga" sailing at her centenary, Monaco Classics Week, September 2009. Editorial use only.

01265958
Icebreaker in the Gulf of Bothnia, Baltic sea, Finland. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265957
Triagoz lighthouse in swell, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265956
Bishop Rock lighthouse, Isles of Scilly, England. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265955
Stem of cruise liner "Queen Mary II". All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265954
Man fishing off Lismore lighthouse, Sound of Mull, Scotland. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265953
Yacht sailing in choppy conditions, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Regatta, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265952
Heavy seas, Ireland. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265951
Three-masted tall ship "Statsraad Lehmkuhl". All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265950
Lifeboat in heavy seas off Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265949
Staircase of Petite Foule lighthouse, Yeu Island, Vendée, Pays de Loire, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265948
Cordouan Lighthouse at high tide, Gironde, Aquitaine, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265947
Military Frigate "Surcouf", France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265946
Cordouan Lighthouse lamp with cloud-break. Gironde, Aquitaine, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265945
Cordouan Lighthouse at low tide, Gironde, Aquitaine, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265944
Three-masted tall ship "Belem", France. Editorial use only.

01265943
Chassiron lighthouse, Oléron Island, Charente Maritime, Poitou-Charentes, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265942
Waves crashing around Le Four lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265941
Black Rock Mayo lighthouse, County Mayo, Ireland. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265940
The island of Skellig Michael off County Kerry, Southern Ireland. Site of 7th century monastery. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265939
Stormy seas at Pierres Noires lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265938
Lighthouse keeper in the lantern room of Kéréon lighthouse, Ouessant Island, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265937
Rainbow over Pontusval lighthouse, Brignogan, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265936
Waves crashing against rocks on the Quiberon peninsula, Morbihan, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265935
Water droplets on fishing nets. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265934
Ar-men lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265933
Lifeboat in a storm off Ouessant Island, Finistère, with Le Créac'h lighthouse in the distance. Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265932
La grande plage, Houat Island, Morbihan, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265931
J Classes "Candida" and "Astra" racing at the Nioulargue, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, France. Editorial use only.

01265929
The Virgin Island lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265928
Le Four lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265927
15M Fife cutter "Tuiga" sailing at her centenary, Monaco Classics Week, September 2009. Editorial use only.

01265926
15M Fife cutter "Tuiga" sailing at her centenary, Monaco Classics Week, September 2009. Editorial use only.

01265925
Trimaran "L'Hydropère" off Hyères, France. She reached 55.5 knots or 102.7 kilometers per hour. November 2009. Editorial use only.

01265924
SNSM lifeboat crashing through waves off Saint-Quay-Portrieux, Côtes d'Armor, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265923
Lifeboat passing The Four lighthouse, Argenton, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265922
Tall grass on coast above the dunes at Kervilen beach, La Trinité sur mer, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265921
Rowing boats bulled up on the beach in Vigo Bay, Galicia, Spain. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265920
Gaff cutter "Mariquita" sailing at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, France. Editorial use only.

01265919
Inside the Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon lighthouse, Newfoundland, Canada. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265918
"Neptuna" gallion in Genoa harbour, Italy. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265917
Horizon-Class air defence military frigate "Chevalier Paul", France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265916
Horizon-Class air defence military frigate "Chevalier Paul", France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265915
Hawsehole detail on metal ship in Vigo harbour, Galicia, Spain. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265914
Anchor at hawsehole of metal ship in Vigo harbour, Galicia, Spain. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265913
Looking up at the rigging aboard three-masted tall ship "Belem". Editorial use only.

01265912
Pulleys on three-masted tall ship "Belem". Editorial use only.

01265911
Buoy lobster traps in Maine, New England, USA. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265910
Jument lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265909
Pierres Noires lighthouse, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265908
Capelin fishing in Iceland. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265907
The bridge on the island of Ré, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265906
Traditional wooden dhow pulled up on beach. Belo sur Mer, Madagascar. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265905
Village on the coast north of Tuléar, Région de Salary, Madagascar. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265904
Traditional dhows racing at the Vezo Regatta, Malagasy Cup. Anakao, Tulear, Madagascar. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265903
Fleet of traditional dhows racing at the Vezo Regatta, Malagasy Cup. Anakao, Tulear, Madagascar. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265902
Beach in Dubai with sky-scrapers behind. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265901
Container ship in the Ouessant Shipping Lane, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265900
Container ship in the Ouessant Shipping Lane, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265899
Saint-Guénolé town's streets flooded in a storm, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265898
The Vieille lighthouse in the Sein Passage, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265897
The Vieille lighthouse in the Sein Passage, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265896
Penmarc'h and Eckmühl lighthouse in a storm, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265895
Montauk Point Lighthouse, backlit by the sun. New York State, New England, USA. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265894
Lobster buoys hanging from traditional building in Maine, New England, USA. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265893
Military helicopter flying above submarine in the Iroise Sea off Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265892
Men hauling Seine fishing net up the beach, Vilinjan, Kerala, India. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265891
Men with traditional boats on beach infront of lighthouse, Kovalam, Kerala, India. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265890
Man casting fishing net from small boat in the Kerala Backwaters, India. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265889
Container ship underway. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265888
Carteret lighthouse shining at the moon, Manche, Normandie, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265887
Lighthouse keeper on the balcony of Ar-men lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265886
Staircase of Garoupe lighthouse, Antibes, Côte-d'Azur, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265885
Tevennec lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265884
Man watching waves break on the rocky coast of Malta. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265883
Golden Gate Bridge at night, San Francisco Bay, California, USA. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265882
High seas salvage tug "Abeille Bourbon" on recovery mission, Finistere, Brittany, France. December 2005. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265881
High seas salvage tug "Abeille Bourbon" on recovery mission, Finistere, Brittany, France. December 2005. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265880
Staircase of the Ribeirinha Point lighthouse, on Faial Island, Azores. The lighthouse was destroyed by an earthquake in 1998. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265879
Person standing on cliff with waves breaking, Pico Island, Azores. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265878
Waves breaking over rocks on the wild coast of Pico Island, Azores. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265877
Whaling boat sailing off Faial Island, Azores. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265876
Paraglider on the Dune of Pilat in the basin of Arcachon, Gironde, Aquitaine, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265875
Boats propped up on the beach beneath tall buildings, Fortaleza, Ceara Town, Brazil. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265874
Sand dunes at Jericoacoara, Ceara Town, Brazil. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265873
Reflections of fishing vessels in calm water. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265872
Gaff cutter "Mariquita" sailing at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, France. Editorial use only.

01265871
The Queen Mary II docked at Fort-de-France, Martinique, Caribbean. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265870
Waves rolling in at dusk on the Quiberon Peninsula, Morbihan, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265869
Guard / lighthouse keeper on the tightrope, Kéréon lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265868
The bulb and stem of the Queen Mary II, The Atlantic Shipyards, Saint-Nazaire, Pays de Loire, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265867
Heavy seas at the Pierres Noires lighthouse, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265866
Helicopter at the Black Rock Mayo lighthouse in County Mayo, Ireland. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265865
Waves crashing around the Ar-Men Lighthouse in Sein, Finistère, Brittany, France. All non-editorial uses must be cleared individually.

01265296
Cornish Pilot Gigs "Isambard" and "Young Bristol" with men's crews practicing. Bristol Floating Harbour, February 2009.

01265295
Boats moored on Inchiquin Lough near Corofin, County Clare, Ireland, June 2009.

01265294
Boats moored on Inchiquin Lough near Corofin, County Clare, Ireland, June 2009.

01265293
Boats moored on Inchiquin Lough near Corofin, County Clare, Ireland, June 2009.

01265292
Boats moored on Inchiquin Lough near Corofin, County Clare, Ireland, June 2009.

01265291
Turlough (disappearing lake found mostly in limestone areas, almost exclusively on the Burren) at Carron, Burren, Ireland, June 2009.

01265290
Turlough (disappearing lake found mostly in limestone areas, almost exclusively on the Burren) at Carron, Burren, Ireland, June 2009.

01265289
Turlough (disappearing lake found mostly in limestone areas, almost exclusively on the Burren) at Carron, Burren, Ireland, June 2009.

01265288
Poulnabrone Dolmen, a Neolithic portal tomb on the Burren (large carboniferous limestone pavement), County Clare, Ireland, May 2009.

01265287
Poulnabrone Dolmen, a Neolithic portal tomb on the Burren (large carboniferous limestone pavement), County Clare, Ireland, May 2009.

01265286
Inisheer lighthouse, Aran Islands, Ireland, May 2009.

01265285
Wreck of the "Plassy", Inisheer, Aran Islands, Ireland, May 2009.

01265284
Wreck of the "Plassy", Inisheer, Aran Islands, Ireland, May 2009.

01265283
Upturned Curragh on Inisheer Island, Galway, Ireland, May 2009.

01265282
Upturned Curragh on Inisheer Island, Galway, Ireland, May 2009.

01265281
Tuamotu Atoll nuclear memorial, Inisheer beach, Aran Islands, Ireland, May 2009.

01265280
O'Brien's Castle, Inisheer, Aran Islands, Ireland, May 2009.

01265279
O'Brien's Castle, Inisheer, Aran Islands, Ireland, May 2009.

01265278
Limestone walls, overgrown fields and cottage on Inisheer, Aran Islands, Ireland, May 2009.

01265277
Mute swans on the River Corrib, Galway, Ireland, May 2009.

01265276
Salthill during the Volvo Ocean Race Inshore Races, Galway, Ireland, May 2009.

01265275
Salthill during the Volvo Ocean Race Inshore Races, Galway, Ireland, May 2009.

01265274
Spectators on rocks at Salthill, watching the Volvo Ocean Race Inshore Races, Galway, Ireland, May 2009.

01265273
Red Arrows display over Salthill, during the Volvo Ocean Race Inshore Races, Galway, Ireland, May 2009.

01265272
Deenish and Scariff Islands viewed from the Ring of Kerry near Caherdaniel, Ireland, May 2009.

01265271
Beehive huts in the Century monastery on Skellig Michael, The Skellig Islands, Ireland, May 2009.

01265270
Lighthouse keeper's family's gravestone at the 7th Century monastery on Skellig Michael, The Skellig Islands, Ireland, May 2009.

01265269
Little Skellig viewed from the 7th Century monastery on Skellig Michael, The Skellig Islands, Ireland, May 2009.

01265268
Little Skellig viewed from the 7th Century monastery on Skellig Michael. The Skellig Islands, Ireland, May 2009.

01265267
Little Skellig viewed from the Skellig Michael World Heritage Site. The Skellig Islands, Ireland, May 2009.

01265266
Little Skellig viewed from the Skellig Michael World Heritage Site. The Skellig Islands, Ireland, May 2009.

01265265
385 million year old tetrapod trackways on Valentia Island, Ring of Kerry, Ireland, May 2009.

01265264
385 million year old tetrapod trackways on Valentia Island, Ring of Kerry, Ireland, May 2009.

01265263
Beaches and cliffs around Slea Head, near Dunquin. Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland, May 2009.

01265262
Beaches and cliffs around Slea Head, near Dunquin. Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland, May 2009.

01265261
Abandoned buildings on the deserted island of Great Blasket. Blasket Islands, off the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland, May 2009.

01265260
Abandoned buildings on the deserted island of Great Blasket. Blasket Islands, off the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland, May 2009.

01265259
Ruins of Signal tower (to warn of Napoleonic invasion) on the deserted island of Great Blasket. Blasket Islands, off the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland, May 2009.

01264686
Yellow-faced Siskin (Carduelis yarrellii) Ceará State, Northeastern Brazil. Endangered species

01264608
Long grass in the churchyard at Llangennith, Gower, Wales, UK.

01264607
Ponies grazing on the Gower Peninsula, Wales, UK

01264606
A pony next to bridleway sign on the Gower Peninsula, Wales, UK

01264605
Ponies grazing on the Gower Peninsula, Wales, UK

01264604
Ponies grazing beside road on the Gower Peninsula, Wales, UK

01264194
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) mother and calf swimming, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean, taken under NMFS scientific research permit #393-1772

01264193
Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) spy hopping, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean, taken under NMFS scientific research permit #393-1772

01264192
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) head profile, Bird Island, off the coast of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, January

01264191
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean, taken under NMFS scientific research permit #393-1772

01264190
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean, taken under NMFS scientific research permit #393-1772

01264189
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) sky pointing, close-up of neck and underside of beak, Bird Island, off the coast of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, January

01264188
Cape gannet (Morus capensis) sky pointing in colony, Bird Island, off the coast of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, January

01264187
BBC camera crew filming Cape gannet (Morus capensis) colony using a Jimmy Jib, Bird Island, off the coast of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, January 2008

01264186
BBC camera crew filming Cape gannet (Morus capensis) colony using a Jimmy Jib, Bird Island, off the coast of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, January 2008

01264185
BBC Producer, Hugh Pearson, recording sound of Cape gannets (Morus capensis) Bird Island, off the coast of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, January

01264184
BBC Producer, Hugh Pearson, recording the sound of Cape gannets (Morus capensis) Bird Island, off the coast of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, January 2008

01264183
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) mother and calf surfacing, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean, taken under NMFS scientific research permit #393-1772

01264182
Cape gannets (Morus capensis) part of the largest colony in the world, Bird Island, off the coast of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, January

01264181
Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) portrait showing binocular vision and sharp beak, Bird Island, off the coast of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, January

01264180
Cape gannets (Morus capensis) part of the largest colony in the world, Bird Island, off the coast of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, January

01264179
Cape gannets (Morus capensis) panting in the heat, Bird Island, off the coast of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, January

01264178
Aerial view of the Mendenhall Glacier, near Juneau, South East Alaska, August 2007

01264177
Aerial view of the Mendenhall Glacier, near Juneau, South East Alaska, August 2007

01264176
Aerial view of coastline near Sitka, sea covered in Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) spawn, South East Alaska, March 2007

01264175
Aerial view of coastline near Sitka, sea covered in Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) spawn, South East Alaska, March 2007

01264174
Aerial view of coastline near Sitka, sea covered in Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) spawn, South East Alaska, March 2007

01264173
Aerial view of coastline near Sitka, sea covered in Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) spawn, South East Alaska, March 2007

01264172
Aerial view of coastline near Sitka, sea covered in Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) spawn, South East Alaska, USA, March 2007

01263743
Couple sailing a Sunsail yacht in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263741
Friends walking in the British Virgin Islands, with yachts moored offshore, April 2006. Model released.

01263738
Two women sailing a Sunsail yacht in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263737
Man trimming the sails aboard a Sunsail yacht in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263736
Two men sailing a Sunsail yacht in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263735
Two men sailing a Sunsail yacht in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263734
Woman drinking water and sunbathing on a beach in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263733
Woman relaxing on a lilo in the shallows. British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263732
Woman relaxing on a lilo in the shallows. British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263731
Man swinging from a line on a Sunsail yacht in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263729
Couple relaxing in hammock onboard Sunsail Lagoon 410 in the British Virgin Islands, April 2006. Model and property released.

01263727
Sunsail yacht sailing in the British Virgin Islands, approaching another yacht that is covered with flags. March 2006, model and property released.

01263726
Woman dangling her legs over the side of a Sunsail yacht sailing in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263725
Couple helming a Sunsail yacht sailing in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263724
Couple helming a Sunsail yacht sailing in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263723
Man helming a Sunsail yacht sailing in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263722
Sunsail catamaran cruising in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263721
Woman standing on the bow of a Sunsail catamaran cruising in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263720
Sunsail yacht cruising in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263719
Sunsail catamaran cruising in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263718
Sunsail catamaran cruising in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263717
Sunsail yacht cruising alongside a restaurant in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model released.

01263716
Friends in a tender beside a Sunsail catamaran moored in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263715
Friends in a tender approaching a beach in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263714
Tender approaching Sunsail boats anchored in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263713
Couple walking along a beach at dusk, British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model released.

01263711
Couple relaxing at a waterside bar in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model released.

01263710
Two couples relaxing at a waterside bar in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model released.

01263709
Two couples relaxing at a bar in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model released.

01263708
Friends on the balcony of the Bitter End Yacht Club, British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model released.

01263707
Friends playing in the shallows, British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model released.

01263706
Couple surrounded by large boulders in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model released.

01263705
Man snorkelling in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model released.

01263704
Couple relaxing on the rail of a Sunsail Lagoon 410 yacht in the British Virgin Islands, April 2006. Model and property released.

01263703
Woman winching aboard a Sunsail yacht in the British Virgin Islands, April 2006. Model and property released.

01263701
Couple relaxing on the stern of a Sunsail yacht in the British Virgin Islands, with friends kayaking. March 2006, Model and property released.

01263700
Sunsail team instructor teaching a man how to sail aboard a Sunsail Oceanis 393 in the British Virgin Islands. April 2006, Model and property released.

01263699
Woman helming a Sunsail yacht in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263697
Couple relaxing on the rail of a Sunsail yacht in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263696
Couple helming a Sunsail yacht in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263694
Couple helming a Sunsail yacht in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263692
Sunsail yacht sailing in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263691
Sunsail yacht sailing in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model released and property released.

01263690
Sunsail yacht sailing in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model released and property released.

01263689
Sunsail yacht sailing in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model released and property released.

01263688
Sunsail yacht sailing in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model released and property released.

01263687
Sunsail yacht sailing in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model released and property Released.

01263686
Sunsail yacht sailing in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model released and property Released.

01263685
Sunsail yacht sailing in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model released and property Released.

01263684
Sunsail yacht sailing in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model released and property Released.

01263681
Couple relaxing on the foredeck of a Sunsail Oceanis 423 in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263680
Couple relaxing on the foredeck of a Sunsail Oceanis 423 in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263679
Sunsail yacht cruising in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Property Released.

01263678
Sunsail yacht cruising in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Property Released.

01263677
Man emptying a bucket of water from a yacht in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006.

01263676
Sunsail yachts anchored in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Property Released.

01263674
Sunsail yacht anchored in the British Virgin Islands, March 2006. Property Released.

01263673
Orange plumose anemone (Metridium senile) in Loch Fyne, St. Catherine's, Scotland.

01263672
Orange and white plumose anemones (Metridium senile) in Loch Long, Scotland.

01263671
Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) on sea bed in Loch Fyne, Scotland.

01263670
Egg case of Dogfish shark / lesser spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) in Loch Fyne, Scotland.

01263669
Feeding peacock worm (Sabella pavonina) in Loch Long, Scotland.

01263668
Common hermit crab (Pagurus barhardus) and common starfish (Asterias rubens) in empty mussel shell, Scotland.

01263667
Northern octopus (Eledone cirrosa) on sea bed. North Sea off St Abbs, Berwickshire, Scotland.

01263666
European lobster (Homarus gammarus) in North Sea at St Abbs, Berwickshire, Scotland.

01263665
Ling (Molva molva) under rock off St Abbs, Berwickshire, Scotland.

01263664
Diver emerging from underneath the arch at Cathedral Rock, St Abbs, Berwickshire, Scotland.

01263663
Inside the harbour at St Abbs, Berwickshire, Scotland.

01263662
Diver winding reel in North Sea off St Abbs, Berwickshire, Scotland.

01263661
Bloody henry starfish (Henricia oculata) and sea loch anemones. Loch Leven, Scotland.

01263660
Diver exploring the wreck of the "Alfred Erlandsen" in the North Sea off St Abbs, Berwickshire, Scotland, 2009.

01263659
Dogfish shark / lesser spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) pair on the sea bed in Loch Fyne, Scotland.

01263658
Dogfish shark / Lesser spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) sleeping on sea bed in Loch Fyne, Scotland.

01263657
Pit lane where the top ten teams line up before launching for the medal race. Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263656
Pit lane where the top ten teams line up before launching for the medal race. Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263654
Men's 470 sailors, Pom Green (crewman, left) and Nick Rogers (helmsman). Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263653
Iain Percy (left) and Andrew Simpson, Star gold medallists, Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263652
Ed Wright (UK), Finn silver medalist holding Union Jack flag. Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263651
Skandia Sail For Gold regatta flags, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263649
470 sailor and Yngling gold medalist 2008, Pippa Wilson (UK), and Saskia Clark (470 crew), with their bronze medals at the Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263648
Stuart Bithell with his silver medal. Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009. ^^^ 470 Men's crewman for Luke Patience.

01263647
470 helmsman, Luke Patience. Silver medallist at the Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263646
Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009. 470 Men's gold medal winner, Elliot Willis ^^^(crewman to Nic Asher).

01263645
470 helmsman, Nic Asher, gold medal winner at the Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263644
470 men's medalists on the podium: Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell, Nic Asher and Elliot Willis, and Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page. Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263643
470 men's medalists on the podium: Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell, Nic Asher and Elliot Willis, and Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page. Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263642
Crew being interviewed at the Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263641
470 sailors Pippa Wilson (left) and Saskia Clark, bronze medallists at the Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263640
470 sailors Pippa Wilson (left) and Saskia Clark, bronze medallists at the Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263639
Crowds watching races on large screen in front of the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263638
Helmswoman Pippa Wilson (left) and crew Saskia Clark, bronze medallists at the Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009. 470 Women's class Team GB squad members.

01263637
Stevie Morrison (left) and Ben Rhodes. British helmsman and crew in the 49er class. Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263636
Australia's Ian Jensen and Nathan Outteridge - Skandia Sail For Gold gold medallists in the 49er class, and 2009 49er World champions. Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263635
Andrew Simpson, gold medallist at Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009. British Star class crew for Iain Percy and Olympic gold medallist (China 2008).

01263634
Iain Percy, gold medallist at Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009. British Star class helmsman and Olympic gold medallist (China 2008).

01263633
Bryony Shaw (RS:X windsurfing) kissing her silver medal, Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263632
Laser sailor, Nick Thompson. Skandia Sail For Gold regatta, Weymouth, September 2009.

01263631
Net full of fish, about to be emptied down into the factory deck on a North Sea trawler. November 2009.

01263630
Fisherman tying the codend before shooting the net. North Sea, November 2009.

01263629
Net full of fish hoisted on deck aboard a North Sea trawler, November 2009.

01263628
Fishing vessel "Harvester" riding on the crest of a wave, North Sea, November 2009. Property Released.

01263627
Rattray Head lighthouse, Northeast Scotland, November 2009.

01263626
Rattray Head lighthouse, Northeast Scotland, November 2009.

01263625
Rattray Head lighthouse, Northeast Scotland, November 2009.

01263624
Rattray Head lighthouse, Northeast Scotland, November 2009.

01263623
Rattray Head lighthouse, Northeast Scotland, November 2009.

01263622
Cargo vessel on North Sea, November 2009.

01263621
Crewmen holding Saithe (Pollachius virens), North Sea, Europe.

01263620
Offloading containers at the Beryl alpha platform, North Sea, October 2009.

01263619
Fishing vessel "Harvester" beside an oil platform on the North Sea, October 2009.

01263618
Fishing vessel "Harvester" in heavy swell, North Sea, October 2009. Property Released.

01263617
Fishing vessel "Harvester" on a stormy night, North Sea, October 2009. Property Released.

01263616
Woman on the bow of a Sunsail Lagoon 410 anchored in the BVI. April 2006.

01263615
Millie the dog wearing lifejacket in compartment on yacht, beside cameras.

01263614
Millie the dog (Canis familiaris) wearing sailing jacket aboard a yacht.

01263613
Ocean's 7 catamaran in Antigua, December 2007.

01263612
Tartan Fleet 3400, 3700, 4300 and 4400 lined up, 2007.

01263611
Knife, fishing floats and pliers next to sink on stern of yacht.

01263610
Fishing floats and storage compartment aboard a boat.

01263609
Millie the dog wearing lifejacket on pontoon, next to a sign that reads "Members only Visitors must land at West Dock".

01263608
Millie the dog wearing lifejacket in the cabin of a motorboat.

01263607
French and Webb yacht "Wings of Grace" sailing near Belfast, Maine.

01263606
French and Webb yacht "Wings of Grace" sailing near Belfast, Maine.

01263605
Millie the dog wearing lifejacket in inflatable boat, watching the finish of the 2009 OSTAR.

01263604
Father teaching his son how to tie a knot aboard a Hunter 49 yacht off St. Augustine, Florida, USA. Model and Property released, 2006.

01263603
Adults helping children into a tender from the stern of a Hunter49 Off St. Augustine, Florida. April 2006, Model and property released.

01263602
Local fisherman in wooden motorboat off the BVI. April 2006.

01263601
Sunsail team instructor teaching a couple how to sail aboard a Sunsail Oceanis 393 in the BVI. April 2006, Model and property released.

01263600
Sunsail team instructor teaching a man how to sail aboard a Sunsail Oceanis 393 in the BVI. April 2006, Model and property released.

01263599
Sunsail team instructor teaching a couple how to sail aboard a Sunsail Oceanis 393 in the BVI. April 2006, Model and property released.

01263598
Friends in inflatable tender, heading for the coast, BVI. April 2006, Model and property released.

01263597
Friends walking in the BVI, with yachts moored offshore, April 2006. Model released.

01263596
Women on the trampoline of a Sunsail Lagoon 410 in the BVI, April 2006. Model and property released.

01263595
Women on the trampoline of a Sunsail Lagoon 410 in the BVI, April 2006. Model and property released.

01263594
Women helming and navigating onboard a Sunsail Lagoon 410 in the BVI, April 2006. Model and property released.

01263593
Women helming and navigating onboard a Sunsail Lagoon 410 in the BVI, April 2006. Model and property released.

01263592
Man diving off the bow of a Sunsail Lagoon 410 anchored in the BVI. April 2006, Model and property released.

01263591
Woman relaxing on a lilo, floating off the coast of the BVI, with two men playing frisbee. April 2006, Model released.

01263590
Man diving off the bow of a Sunsail Lagoon 410 anchored in the BVI, into water close to a couple relaxing on a li-lo. April 2006, Model and property released.

01263589
Man jumping off the bow of a Sunsail Lagoon 410 anchored in the BVI. April 2006, Model and property released.

01263588
Friends walking along a beach with a frisbee in the BVI, April 2006. Model released.

01263587
Friends running along a beach with a frisbee in the BVI, April 2006. Model released.

01263586
Couple relaxing in hammock onboard Sunsail Lagoon 410 in the BVI, April 2006. Model and property released.

01263585
Two couples on the beach near Bitter End Yacht Club on Virgin Gorda, BVI. Model released, April 2006.

01263584
Woman winching aboard a Sunsail yacht in the BVI, April 2006. Model and property released.

01263583
Couple relaxing on the rail of a Sunsail Lagoon 410 yacht in the BVI, April 2006. Model and property released.

01263582
Couple relaxing on the rail of a Sunsail Lagoon 410 yacht in the BVI, April 2006. Model and property released.

01263581
Couple with snorkelling gear emerging from the water near a Sunsail Oceanis 523 at anchored in the BVI's. March 2006. Model and property released.

01263580
Couple helming a Sunsail Oceanis 523 in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263579
Couple helming a Sunsail Oceanis 523 in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263577
Couple relaxing on the rail of a Sunsail Oceanis 523 in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263576
Woman relaxing on the rail of a Sunsail Oceanis 523 in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263575
Woman helming a Sunsail Oceanis 523 in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263574
Woman holding onto mast stays aboard Sunsail Oceanis 423 in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263573
Woman holding onto mast stays aboard Sunsail Oceanis 423 in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263572
Woman winching aboard Sunsail Oceanis 423 in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263571
Sunsail Oceanis 423 sailing in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263570
Sunsail Oceanis 423 sailing in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263569
Sunsail Oceanis 423 sailing in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263568
Sunsail Oceanis 423 sailing in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263567
Sunsail Oceanis 423 sailing in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263566
Man untying/tying a woman's bikini on the foredeck of a Sunsail Oceanis 423 in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263565
Couple snorkelling near a Sunsail Oceanis 423 in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263564
Couple relaxing on the foredeck of a Sunsail Oceanis 423 in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263563
View from the masthead of a couple relaxing on the foredeck of a Sunsail Oceanis 423 in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263562
View from the masthead of a Sunsail Oceanis 423 in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263561
View from the masthead of a Sunsail Oceanis 423 in the BVI, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263560
Sunsail Oceanis 423 sailing in the BVI, with couple sitting on the rail, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263559
Friends eating breakfast onboard a Sunsail Oceanis 423 in the BVI's, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263558
Couple sailing a Sunsail Oceanis 423 yacht in the BVI's, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263557
Woman sailing a Sunsail Oceanis 423 yacht in the BVI's, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263556
Sunsail Oceanis 423 anchored in the BVI's, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263555
Two couples sea-kayaking in the BVI's, beside a Sunsail Oceanis 423, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263554
Three people jumping off a Sunsail Oceanis 423 in the BVI's, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263553
Couple with snorkelling gear emerging from the water near a Sunsail Oceanis 523 at anchored in the BVI's. March 2006. Model and property released.

01263552
Couple sea-kayaking in the BVI's, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263551
Couple sea-kayaking in the BVI's, March 2006. Model and property released.

01263550
Sunsail Oceanis 423 at anchor in the BVI's, March 2006. Property Released.

01263549
Sunsail Oceanis 423 and 523 sailing in the BVI's, March 2006.

01263548
Woman carrying laundry aboard Sunsail Oceanis 523 in the BVI's. March 2006. Model and property released.

01263547
Woman swimming underwater, Exumas, Bahamas. February 2007. Model released.

01263546
117' Delta "Gatster" cruising in the Exumas, Bahamas. February 2007. Property released.

01263545
117' Delta "Gatster" cruising in the Exumas, Bahamas. February 2007. Property released.

01263544
117' Delta "Gatster" cruising in the Exumas, Bahamas. February 2007. Property released.

01263543
117' Delta "Gatster" cruising in the Exumas, Bahamas. February 2007. Property released.

01263542
117' Delta "Gatster" cruising in the Exumas, Bahamas. February 2007. Property released.

01263541
Man serving drinks to two women on a 117' Delta "Gatster" cruising in the Exumas, Bahamas. February 2007. Property released and model released.

01263540
117' Delta "Gatster" cruising in the Exumas, Bahamas. February 2007. Property released.

01263437
polar bear, Ursus maritimus, curiously looks in truck window, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

01263436
polar bear, Ursus maritimus, curiously looks in truck window, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

01263435
polar bear, Ursus maritimus, curiously looks in truck window, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

01263434
polar bear, Ursus maritimus, curiously looks in truck window, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

01263433
polar bear, Ursus maritimus, curiously checks out truck, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

01263432
polar bear, Ursus maritimus, curiously checks out truck, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

01263431
polar bear, Ursus maritimus, curiously looks in truck window, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

01263430
polar bear, Ursus maritimus, curiously looks in truck window, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

01263429
polar bear, Ursus maritimus, tries to bite truck window, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

01263428
polar bear, Ursus maritimus, curiously looks in truck window, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

01263427
polar bear, Ursus maritimus, curiously looks in truck window, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

01263426
polar bear, Ursus maritimus, curiously looks in truck window, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

01263425
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on the pack ice, coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

01263424
Bollard with mooring rope around it. Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside, UK. December 2009.

01263423
Bollard with mooring rope around it. Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside, UK. December 2009.

01263422
Historic tug "Brocklebank" moored in Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside, UK. December 2009.

01263421
Bluebells in a wood, Batcombe, Dorset, England, UK.

01262804
Melges 24 sportsboats racing in the turquoise waters during Key West Race Week 2006, Miami, Florida.

01262803
Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos), Ant Atoll off Pohnpei, Micronesia. Digital Composite.

01262802
Two endemic Lemon / Milletseed butterflyfish (Chaetodon miliaris), with woman snorkeling and miscellaneous reef fish behind, Hawaii. Digital composite.

01262791
Melges 24 sportsboats racing in the turquoise waters during Key West Race Week 2006, Miami, Florida.

01262790
Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos), Ant Atoll off Pohnpei, Micronesia. Digital Composite.

01262789
Two endemic Lemon / Milletseed butterflyfish (Chaetodon miliaris), with woman snorkeling and miscellaneous reef fish behind, Hawaii. Digital composite.

01262788
Sunrise on coast near Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, England

01262785
Melges 24 sportsboats racing in the turquoise waters during Key West Race Week 2006, Miami, Florida.

01262784
Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos), Ant Atoll off Pohnpei, Micronesia. Digital Composite.

01262783
Two endemic Lemon / Milletseed butterflyfish (Chaetodon miliaris), with woman snorkeling and miscellaneous reef fish behind, Hawaii. Digital composite.

01262780
Polar Bear (Ursus arctos maritimus) sitting on pack ice, Svalbard, Norway, September 2009

01262779
Polar Bear (Ursus arctos maritimus) sitting on pack ice, Svalbard, Norway, September 2009

01262778
Polar Bear (Ursus arctos maritimus) sitting on pack ice, yawning, Svalbard, Norway, September 2009

01262777
Polar Bear (Ursus arctos maritimus) on pack ice, sniffing the air at sunset, Svalbard, Norway, September 2009

01262776
Polar Bear (Ursus arctos maritimus) sitting on pack ice, Svalbard

01262775
Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) portrait, Svalbard, Norway

01262774
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) drake walking on frozen lake, Wales, UK

01262773
Bittern (Botarus stellaris) looking out from reeds, drinking, Wales, UK

01262772
Water Rail {Rallus aquaticus} in water, Wales, UK

01262771
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) taking off from wetlands, Wales, UK

01262770
European Otter (Lutra Lutra) in snow, UK, captive

01262769
European Otter (Lutra Lutra) walking across snow, UK, captive

01262768
European Otter (Lutra Lutra) in snow, UK, captive

01262767
European Otter (Lutra Lutra) in snow, UK, captive

01262766
European Otter (Lutra Lutra) in snow, UK, captive

01262765
European Otter (Lutra Lutra) in snow, UK, captive

01262764
European Otter (Lutra Lutra) in snow, UK, captive

01262763
European Otter (Lutra Lutra) running across snow, UK, captive

01262762
European Otter (Lutra Lutra) in snow, UK, captive

01262761
European Otter (Lutra Lutra) grooming in snow, UK, captive

01262760
European Otter (Lutra Lutra) walking across snow, UK, captive

01262759
European Otter (Lutra Lutra) walking across snow, UK, captive

01262758
European Otter (Lutra Lutra) walking across snow, UK, captive

01262757
European Otter (Lutra Lutra) in snow, UK, captive

01262756
European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) in snow, UK, captive

01262755
European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) walking though snow, UK, captive

01262754
European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) walking through snow, UK, captive

01262753
European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) walking through snow, UK, captive

01262752
European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) in snow, UK, captive

01262751
European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) walking through snow, UK, captive

01262750
European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) resting in snow, UK, captive

01262749
European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) yawning, resting in snow, UK, captive

01262748
European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) walking through snow, UK, captive

01262747
European Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) walking through snow, UK, captive

01262746
Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) at water, Wales, UK

01262745
Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) on frosty ground, Wales, UK

01262744
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) perched in snow, Wales, UK

01262743
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) in snow, Wales, UK

01262742
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) in snow, Wales, UK

01262741
Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) perched in tree near winter berries, Wales, UK

01262740
Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) feeding on winter berries, Wales, UK

01262739
Song thrush (Turdus philomelos) on ground, Wales, UK

01262738
Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) feeding on winter berries, Wales, UK

01262737
Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) feeding on winter berries, Wales, UK

01262736
Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) feeding on winter berries, Wales, UK

01262735
Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) in flight, Wales, UK

01262734
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) on frosty ground beside water, Wales, UK

01262733
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) reflected in water in pool, Wales, UK

01262732
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) on frosty ground beside water, Wales, UK

01262731
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) on frosty ground beside water, Wales, UK

01262730
Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) female perched in tree in morning light, Wales, UK

01262729
Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) male perched in tree in morning light, Wales, UK

01262728
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) wading through water in pool, Wales, UK

01262727
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) wading through water in pool, Wales, UK

01262726
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) perched in snow, Wales, UK

01262725
Coal Tit (Parus ater) perched in snow, Wales, UK, January

01262724
Coal Tit (Parus ater) perched in snow, Wales, UK, January

01262723
Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) perched in snow, Wales, UK, January

01262722
Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) perched in snow, Wales, UK, January

01262721
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) perched in snow, Wales, UK, January

01262720
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) in flight, Wales, UK

01262719
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) in flight, Wales, UK

01262718
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) in flight, Wales, UK

01262717
Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) pair on ice in landscape, Svalbard, Norway

01262716
Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) coming out of water, Svalbard, Norway

01262715
Close up of whiskers on the upper lip of a Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) Svalbard, Norway

01262714
Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) male with large tusks in water, Svalbard, Norway

01262713
Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) group resting on ice, Svalbard, Norway

01262712
Pack ice forming in Smeerenburgfjord, Svalbard, Norway, September 2009

01262711
Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) flying past an iceberg, Svalbard, Norway

01262710
Polar Bear (Ursus arctos maritimus) mother and cub (18 months) walking away after swimming, Svalbard, Norway (non-ex) September 2009

01262709
Polar Bear (Ursus arctos maritimus) swimming, Svalbard, Norway (non-ex) September 2009