Caverns Collection (#3)

Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp. ) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth
Fungus (Clavicipitaceae sp.) fruiting bodies, emerging from dead parasitized troglophile moth, Grotta delle Vene (Veins Cave), Ormea, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy, january

Cave entrance to subterranean river, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River N. P
Cave entrance to subterranean river, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River N.P. Saint Paul Mountain Range, Palawan Island, Philippines

Tourist boats outside cave entrance to subterranea river, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River N. P
Tourist boats outside cave entrance to subterranea river, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River N.P. Saint Paul Mountain Range, Palawan Island, Philippines

Tourist boat in cave on subterranean river, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River N. P
Tourist boat in cave on subterranean river, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River N.P. Saint Paul Mountain Range, Palawan Island, Philippines

Oilbird (Steatornis caripensis) adult pair, sitting at nest, Aripo Caves, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago

Lesser Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros) five adults, sleeping, roosting in cave habitat, Grotta delle Vene (Veins Cave), Ormea, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy, spring

Italian Cave Salamander (Speleomantes italicus) adult, watched by speleologist in cave, Italy, january

Strinati's Cave Salamander (Speleomantes strinatii) adult, emerging from darkness at entrance of cave, Italy, july

Cave Cricket (Petaloptila andreinii) adult, in cave, Italy, september

Cave Cricket (Dolichopoda ligustica) adult pair, on wall of cave, Italy, october

Cave Carabid Beetle (Sphodropsis ghilianii) larva, in cave, Grotta delle Vene (Veins Cave), Ormea, Cuneo Province, Piedmont, Italy, january

Long-jawed Orb-weaver (Metellina merianae) adult male, on web in cave, Italy, august

Cave Spider (Leptoneta crypticola) adult, in cave, Italy

Cave Spider (Pimoa rupicola) adult, on wet rock, Italy

Orb-weaver Cave Spider (Meta bourneti) adult male, in cave, Italy

Cave Spider (Meta bourneti) adult, with cocoon in cave, Italy, july

Cave Spider (Meta bourneti) adult, on web in cave, Italy, july

European Cave Spider (Meta menardi) egg cocoon with spiderlings ready to hatch inside, hanging in cave, with adult female in background, Italy, january

European Cave Spider (Meta menardi) adult female, on web in cave, Italy

Meramec Caverns, USA
Meramec Caverns. Limestone pillars, stalagtites and stalagmites by an underground stream. The Meramec caverns are an ancient cave system that extend for 7.4 kilometres underneath the Ozark mountains

Hinterbruhl, Austria
Hinterbruhl - a town in the district of Modling in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is home to the Seegrotte, a system of caves including Europes largest underground lake

Caverns at Inkermann
Excavated church in the caverns at Inkerman (looking West)

Skocjan caves, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Slovenia, Europe

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Discover the hidden wonders of the underground world with a journey into the mystical realm of caverns. Inspired by Coleridge's "Kubla Khan, " these subterranean realms hold secrets and stories waiting to be unveiled. From the haunting depths of the Paris Catacombs, where millions rest eternally, to the ancient CATACOMBS in Rome, echoing with history and whispers from centuries past, each cavern holds its own unique allure. Travel across continents to Missouri's Stanton Meramec Caverns in the USA, where nature's artistry is on full display. Marvel at stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over thousands of years, creating an otherworldly landscape straight out of a fantasy novel. Gaze upon The Three Peaks of Lavaredo seen from a cave, as if peering through nature's window onto a breathtaking panorama. Or immerse yourself in Prunal near Pontgibaud's captivating beauty captured on canvas - an artist's attempt to capture its ethereal essence forever. Journey further into mythology with Perseus Slaying Medusa - feel his triumph as he conquers darkness within labyrinthine caverns. Encounter dragons lurking deep within Mount Pilatus' mysterious depths through intricate engravings that bring legends to life. Witness The Five Siddhas Make Their Way to Kailasha Mountains - their spiritual pilgrimage depicted vividly in opaque watercolors on delicate paper. And let black-and-white photographs transport you back in time to South Africa's Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn; their grandeur frozen for eternity. Experience awe-inspiring spirituality with Most Sacred (Treasure of the Mountains) and Sacred Caves - tempera paintings that evoke reverence for these natural sanctuaries carved by time itself. Caverns beckon us with their enigmatic charm; they are gateways into another world hidden beneath our feet.