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Exploring Collection (#39)

"Embarking on a Journey of Discovery: Exploring the Depths of the Unknown" Apollo 17 astronaut floating in space, gazing at distant galaxies

Background imageExploring Collection: Tourists looking at ice in the Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Tourists looking at ice in the Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Background imageExploring Collection: Viewing fur seals on pack ice in the Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula

Viewing fur seals on pack ice in the Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Background imageExploring Collection: Canoeing on Hoe Lake, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Superior National Forest

Canoeing on Hoe Lake, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Superior National Forest, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

Background imageExploring Collection: 1000 Turtles Mountain in Three Parallel Gorges National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site

1000 Turtles Mountain in Three Parallel Gorges National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Liming town, Yunnan Province, China, Asia

Background imageExploring Collection: Aboard Grigoriy Mikheev icebreaker, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Arctic

Aboard Grigoriy Mikheev icebreaker, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Arctic, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: Passengers exploring icebergs near Pl?neau Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Passengers exploring icebergs near Pl?neau Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Background imageExploring Collection: Columbia Icefield, Jasper National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rocky Mountains

Columbia Icefield, Jasper National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rocky Mountains, Alberta, Canada, North America

Background imageExploring Collection: Diver, Aqaba, Jordan, Middle East

Diver, Aqaba, Jordan, Middle East

Background imageExploring Collection: Man in traditional Arab dress looking at 4x4 car stuck on the ridge of a dune during a desert

Man in traditional Arab dress looking at 4x4 car stuck on the ridge of a dune during a desert safari near Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Background imageExploring Collection: 4x4 car on desert safari near Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

4x4 car on desert safari near Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Background imageExploring Collection: Horseback riding at Parker Ranch, The Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America

Horseback riding at Parker Ranch, The Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America, North America

Background imageExploring Collection: Exploring gentoo penguin colony, Aitcho Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Exploring gentoo penguin colony, Aitcho Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Background imageExploring Collection: Exploring Paradise Bay, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Exploring Paradise Bay, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Background imageExploring Collection: Passengers exploring icebergs near Pleneau Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Passengers exploring icebergs near Pleneau Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Background imageExploring Collection: Exploring glacier in southern Chile, Chile, South America

Exploring glacier in southern Chile, Chile, South America

Background imageExploring Collection: Passengers view glacier in Store Jonsfjord, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

Passengers view glacier in Store Jonsfjord, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Arctic, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: Exploring the Lerneroyane or Lerner Islands, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

Exploring the Lerneroyane or Lerner Islands, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Arctic, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: Breaking ice in Leifdefjord, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Arctic, Scandinavia, Europe

Breaking ice in Leifdefjord, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Arctic, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: Cruising Woodfjord, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Arctic, Scandinavia, Europe

Cruising Woodfjord, Svalbard Archipelago, Norway, Arctic, Scandinavia, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: Wat Chai Wattanaram temple, Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thailand

Wat Chai Wattanaram temple, Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageExploring Collection: Tourists climbing the stairway, Nohoch Mul (Big Mound), Coba, Quintana Roo

Tourists climbing the stairway, Nohoch Mul (Big Mound), Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico, North America

Background imageExploring Collection: An ice climber makes his way up a frozen waterfall near Cogne, above the Aosta Valley

An ice climber makes his way up a frozen waterfall near Cogne, above the Aosta Valley, northern Italy, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: A climber hangs above the sea on the huge west face of Dun Mingulay cliff

A climber hangs above the sea on the huge west face of Dun Mingulay cliff, Mingulay Island, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: A climber is lowered from a the edge of a huge cave in the Mascun Gorge

A climber is lowered from a the edge of a huge cave in the Mascun Gorge, near Rodellar, Sierra de Guara mountains, northern Spain, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: A climber looks up towards the 800 metre Tsaranoro Be (Big Tsaranoro) Monolith

A climber looks up towards the 800 metre Tsaranoro Be (Big Tsaranoro) Monolith, Andringitra National Park, Southern Madagascar, Africa

Background imageExploring Collection: A hiker enjoys solitude in the hills above Hay-on-Wye, on the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons

A hiker enjoys solitude in the hills above Hay-on-Wye, on the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageExploring Collection: A climber tackles a difficult boulder problem on the glacial moraine at Tangnag

A climber tackles a difficult boulder problem on the glacial moraine at Tangnag, near Mera Peak and Mount Everest, Khumbu Region, Nepal, Himalayas, Asia

Background imageExploring Collection: Natural history staff from the Lindblad Expedition ship National Geographic Endeavour doing

Natural history staff from the Lindblad Expedition ship National Geographic Endeavour doing various things in
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Background imageExploring Collection: Reflected images of guests from the Lindblad Expedition ship National Geographic Endeavour

Reflected images of guests from the Lindblad Expedition ship National Geographic Endeavour on Zodiac tour around
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Background imageExploring Collection: Guests from the Lindblad Expedition ship National Geographic Endeavour doing various things in

Guests from the Lindblad Expedition ship National Geographic Endeavour doing various things in
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Background imageExploring Collection: Adult male leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) with Lindblad Expeditions guest in Zodiac

Adult male leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) with Lindblad Expeditions guest in Zodiac
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Background imageExploring Collection: Views of Deception Island, an island in the South Shetland Islands off the Antarctic Peninsula

Views of Deception Island, an island in the South Shetland Islands off the Antarctic Peninsula which has one of
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Background imageExploring Collection: The Stockholme, Ship, tourist, evening. Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway

The Stockholme, Ship, tourist, evening. Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
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Background imageExploring Collection: Parryoya Island, The Seven Islands, Arctic Circle, Most Northern Land Mass

Parryoya Island, The Seven Islands, Arctic Circle, Most Northern Land Mass. Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
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Background imageExploring Collection: Arctic Ice Sheets. Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway

Arctic Ice Sheets. Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
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Background imageExploring Collection: Scuba divers underwater, Prata river, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil (rr)

Scuba divers underwater, Prata river, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil (rr)
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Background imageExploring Collection: Scuba diver underwater, Prata river, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil (rr)

Scuba diver underwater, Prata river, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil (rr)
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Background imageExploring Collection: Free diver explores the underwater landscape floating down Baia Bonita River, Aquario Natural

Free diver explores the underwater landscape floating down Baia Bonita River, Aquario Natural, Bonito
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Background imageExploring Collection: Lindblad expedition leader Sue Perrin viewing the Lindblad expedition ship National Geographic Sea

Lindblad expedition leader Sue Perrin viewing the Lindblad expedition ship National Geographic Sea Bird from atop Isla
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Background imageExploring Collection: The Lindblad expedition ship National Geographic Sea Bird from around the Gulf of California

The Lindblad expedition ship National Geographic Sea Bird from around the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)
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Background imageExploring Collection: Crew videographer of the Lindblad Expeditions ship the National Geographic Polaris in the waters

Crew videographer of the Lindblad Expeditions ship the National Geographic Polaris in the waters surrounding
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Background imageExploring Collection: Crew member Juan Carlos Alvia of the Lindblad Expeditions ship the National Geographic Polaris in

Crew member Juan Carlos Alvia of the Lindblad Expeditions ship the National Geographic Polaris in the waters
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Background imageExploring Collection: Crew member Jennifer Davidson of the Lindblad Expeditions ship the National Geographic Polaris in

Crew member Jennifer Davidson of the Lindblad Expeditions ship the National Geographic Polaris in the waters
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Background imageExploring Collection: Lindblad Expeditions ship the National Geographic Polaris in the waters surrounding the Galapagos

Lindblad Expeditions ship the National Geographic Polaris in the waters surrounding the Galapagos Island Archipeligo
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Background imageExploring Collection: The Lindblad Expeditions ship National Geographic Sea Lion operating in Southeast Alaska, USA

The Lindblad Expeditions ship National Geographic Sea Lion operating in Southeast Alaska, USA. Pacific
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Background imageExploring Collection: Lindblad Expeditions Guests eager to photograph flamingos on Floreana Island in the Galapagos

Lindblad Expeditions Guests eager to photograph flamingos on Floreana Island in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo
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Background imageExploring Collection: Lindblad Expeditions Guests boarding the Zodiac at Gardner Bay on Espanola Island in the Galapagos

Lindblad Expeditions Guests boarding the Zodiac at Gardner Bay on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipeligo
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"Embarking on a Journey of Discovery: Exploring the Depths of the Unknown" Apollo 17 astronaut floating in space, gazing at distant galaxies, reminding us that exploration knows no bounds. A diver and mermaid gracefully exploring the enchanting underwater world, where mysteries unfold with every dive. The Tatler travel number front cover from 1953, capturing the allure of exploration and wanderlust during a bygone era. A black bear cub fearlessly venturing into uncharted territory, embodying the spirit of curiosity and adventure. A 17th-century map of the New World showcasing early explorations that shaped our understanding of geography and cultures. Percy H Fawcett, a British explorer who disappeared while searching for an ancient lost city in South America - his story symbolizes both bravery and mystery. An artwork portraying Curiosity rover's tireless exploration on Mars, expanding human knowledge about our neighboring planet. Antarctic exploration route maps revealing brave expeditions through treacherous icy landscapes to unlock Earth's last untouched frontier. Canoeing on Louse River within Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness offers serenity amidst nature's beauty as you explore hidden waterways. A climber conquering Raven Wall on Bosigran cliffs near St. , pushing boundaries to reach new heights in extreme rock climbing routes. A mesmerizing 16th-century world map depicting early attempts to understand our vast planet and its diverse wonders. Illuminated tents at Plaza de Mulas base camp in Aconcagua (6962m), South America's highest peak.