Bizarre Collection (#11)

Rear view of Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) in full display at the lek. Varanger, Finmark, Norway, May

Satellite male Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) in full display at the lek. Varanger, Finmark, Norway, May

Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), Sabah Malaysia, Borneo

Unau / two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus) portrait, French Guiana

Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), IUCN Near Threatened, captive

California condor (Gymnogyps californianus), IUCN Critically Endangered, captive

Plumose anemones (Metridium senile) and common starfish (Asterias rubens) beneath the sun in a Norwegian Fjord. Gulen, Bergen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean

Male King eider (Somateria spectabilis) displaying, Norway, February

Broad-nosed weevil (Compsus sp. ) about to take off with wing elytra raised and wings extended
Broad-nosed weevil (Compsus sp.) about to take off with wing elytra raised and wings extended, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

White-tailed Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) being attacked by a Common Gull (Larus canus) in flight. Norway, July. Magic Moments book plate, page 51

Puss Moth (Cerura vinula), showing antennae, Derbyshire, UK. May

Reticulate stargazer (Uranoscopus sp. ) emerging from the sand
Reticulate stargazer (Uranoscopus sp.) emerging from the sand. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

RF- Wide angle portrait of Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) waiting to ambush prey on black sand slope. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Molucca Sea

Portrait of Paddle-flap scorpionfish (Rhinopias eschmeyeri) on rubble slope. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Tassled anglerfish (Rhycherus filamentosus) is almost perfectly camouflaged as it hides amongst marine life, waiting to ambush prey attracted to worm life lure

Spotted handfish (Brachionichthys hirsutus) portrait, Derwent River estuary, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) on a sandy seabed. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Mirrored portrait of a Weedy scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea. Digitally manipulated (the face is reflected down mid-line)

Cup fungus (Cookeina sp) Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Female Tassled wobbegong shark (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) rests alongside stand of Barrel sponges (Xestospongia testudinaria) Blue Magic, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Poitou donkey (Equus africanus asinus) with shaggy coat on the island Ile de Re, Charente-Maritime, France

Demoiselle crane (Anthropoides virgo) portrait, captive

A domestic pig (Sus scrofa domestica) swimming in the sea. Exuma Cays, Bahamas. Tropical West Atlantic Ocean. This family of pigs live on this beach in the Bahamas and enjoy swimming in the sea

Pelagic mollusc (Oxygyrus keraudreni), captive deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde

Marine planktonic Copepod (Sapphirina sp.) brightly coloured copepods. Deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Tropical pelagic cod / Arrowtail (Melanonus zugmayeri) deep sea fish from Atlantic Ocean close to Cape Verde. Captive

Juvenile deep water pelagic octopus (Vitreledonella richardi) semi-translucent species, from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Pacific hatchetfish (Argyropelecus affinis) portrait

Deepsea squid from midwater catch 195-498m, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Water cascading over naturally formed tufa dam. Tufa is a kind of limestone, formed from the precipitation of carbonate minerals which builds up around mosses

Booby (Sula nebouxii) looking at camera underwater, Galapagos Island

Red-legged Seriema (Cariama cristata) portrait, captive, Apenheul Park, Netherlands

Las Gralarias Glassfrog (Nymphargus lasgralarias) spawn with tadpoles developing in eggs hanging from leaf, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Variegated lizardfish (Synodus variegatus), Bismarck Sea, Vitu Islands, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea

RF- Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) swimming in a spiral movement, Sandy Ridge, Little Bahama Bank. Bahamas

Damselfly with blue eyes

Majestic ice sculptures during the cold arctic sunrise, Riisitunturi National Park, Posio, Lapland, Finland

Dramatic night sky with Northern Lights over frozen trees covered with snow, Riisitunturi National Park, Posio, Lapland, Finland

Winter scenery at dusk view from opening of an ice cave in shape of a heart, Riisitunturi National Park, Posio, Lapland, Finland

Surreal church interior of the ice hotel, Lainio Snow Village, Kittila, Lapland, Finland

USA, Nevada, Cathedral Gorge State Park

Overhead frozen snowy forest at sunrise, Riisitunturi National Park, Posio, Lapland, Finland

Frozen trees in deep snow after a blizzard, Riisitunturi National Park, Posio, Lapland, Finland

Frozen snowy forest, Riisitunturi National Park, Posio, Lapland, Finland

Artistic ice sculptures in shape of an alien face in a hotel suite, Lainio Snow Village, Kittila, Lapland, Finland

Decorated interior of a suite room in the ice hotel, Lainio Snow Village, Kittila, Lapland, Finland

Frozen snowy trees during the blue hour, Riisitunturi National Park, Posio, Lapland, Finland

Aerial view of winding mountain road through a forest in spring, Giau Pass, Dolomites, Veneto, Italy

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"Bizarre Encounters: From Dramatic Rail Accidents to Surreal Sculptures" Dramatic Rail Accident at Gare Montparnasse, France: A haunting reminder of the unexpected twists that life can take. Whale Shark - mouth open feeding, & diver. Australia. Worldwide: Witnessing the majestic dance between man and nature's gentle giants. Ostrich - with head in sand Digital Manipulation: changed background to blue sky: An artistic twist on reality, revealing the beauty hidden beneath our illusions. Shoebill - Papyrus Swamplands E & C Africa: Discovering a mysterious creature from ancient times amidst the enchanting swamps of Africa. Hairless Animals - Sphinx cat, rodent & rat: Unveiling Mother Nature's eccentric creations that challenge our perception of conventional beauty. Leafy Seadragon - an example of brilliant camouflage as neither predators nor prey recognize it as a fish Rapid Bay, South Australia. SPE00169: Nature's master illusionist blending seamlessly into its surroundings, leaving us in awe of its disguise. Sunday Sport - World War Two Bomber Found on Moon: Delving into the realm of conspiracy theories where imagination meets history in an extraordinary way. Santa Claus at the Beach: Santa takes a well-deserved break under palm trees instead of chimneys – proving even legends need some sun and sand. Italy, Venice, Antipope : Exploring the intriguing tales woven within Venice's rich history – including those surrounding an unconventional pope figure known as "Antipope. " The Guggenheim, designed by architect Frank Gehry and Puppy sculpture by Jeff Koons Bilbao Basque country : A collision between architectural brilliance and whimsical artistry creating a surreal landscape for all to behold in Bilbao. Praying mantis head .