Selective Focus Collection (page 7)

Lenten Mood
Jacky Parker

A mystical red deer stag stands his ground

Lollipop Plant, Golden Shrimp Plant

Briar tea with autumn swirl
Dina Belenko

USA, Washington State. Grove Snail or Brown-lipped snail (Cepaea nemoralis), and invasive species from Europe. Kirkland

Mango fruit tree

Campanula, Canterbury-Bells, USA

Pink Snapdragons, USA

Pink Pierre de Rosard, Eden, heirloom roses, USA

Montbretia, Crocosmia Lucifer, branched spike with emerging showy funnel-shaped red flowers isolated in shallow focus against a green and grey background

Spaniel shaking off water in the afternoon sunlight, United Kingdom, Europe

Terrier puppy running, United Kingdom, Europe

Close-up of hands of African Muslim man praying with Islamic prayer beads (tasbih), Togo, West Africa, Africa

Baby brown-throated sloth (Bradypus variegatus), San Francisco, Amazon Basin, Loreto, Peru, South America

USA, Washington State. Columbia Lily (Lilium columbianum) with color wash of lupine and Indian Paintbrush wildflowers at Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park

Leopard (Panthera pardus) cub looking up at birds (out of frame) with mother in background, Khwai River, Botswana

Red howler monkey (Alouatta seniculus) howling, captive, digitally modified

Fiery throated hummingbird (Panterpe insignis) an endemic bird species. Talamanca Range, Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, Costa Rica

Cairns birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera priamus) male on fern leaf and Blue Mountain Swallowtail butterfly in flight, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia, October

Skewbald and chestnut Icelandic horses in the snow, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland, March

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) standing alert, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, January

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) in flight rear view, Kuusamo, Finland, February

RF- Head portrait of a European grey wolf (Canis lupus), with a second in the background, captive, Norway, February

RF - Red Deer stags (Cervus elaphus) in snow-covered pine forest. Scotland, UK. December

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) peering from behind tree with bluebells in foreground, Cheshire, June

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) standing on Sea thrift (Armeria maritima) with wings out stretched with a beak full of sand eels. Close-up portrait. Fair Island, Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

Orange Tip Butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) male resting on Bluebell (Endymion / Hyacinthoides nonscriptus). Peak DIstrict National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April

Fireweed / Rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium), Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium, July

RF - Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) on knapweed, with soft focus leaves, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy

Leaves emerging on European beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) Angus, Scotland, UK. May

Wild Garlic / ramsons (Allium ursinum) leaves emerging in early spring. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. March

Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) approaching with curiosity, Dolphin Reef, Eilat, Israel. Red Sea

Impala (Aepyceros melampus) female and calves, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Mountain pansy (Viola lutea) flowers, Strathspey, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, June

Feral Goat (Capra hircus) male, Inverness-shire, Scotland, July

Cape sundew (Drosera capensis) close-up of sticky droplets on leaf hairs that trap invertebrate prey, originating from South Africa

Godrevy Lighthouse at sunset, seen through rocksand rockpool in the foreground. Nr Hayle, Cornwall, UK, June 2009

Domestic sheep, lambs playing in a field, Norfolk, UK, March

Aylesbury ducks following in a line on village green, Weedon, Buckinghamshire, UK, October

Australian Shepherd, red-tri coated, portrait sitting in snow, with picket fence behind

Common poppies (Papaver rhoeas) backlit in evening light, Polly / Porth Joke, Pentire, Newquay, Cornwall, UK, July

Heartsease / Wild pansy (Viola tricolor), flowers, Berlin, Germany, May

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Morning breaks with warm rays of sun over cool blue light of dawn as Sand Hill Cranes fly in to sit in two inches of precious Ogallala water on the Platte River

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Sandhill cranes fly in to roost in the shallows of the Platte River. Every year 400, 000 to 600, 000 sandhill cranes--80 percent of all the cranes on the planet--congregate along an 80-mile stretch

Leopard (Panthera pardus), Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa, Africa

Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria Interpres), a small cosmopolitan wading bird, Bermuda, Atlantic, North America

Antiguan Anole lizard (Anolis Leachii) in Smiths, Bermuda, Atlantic, North America

Pampas grass in autumn, in a Devon garden, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Selective Focus: Capturing the Essence of Diversity and Beauty Around the World" From the sacred Torah scroll used in Jewish prayers to Pope Francis presiding over Easter Holy Mass at St. Peter's Square, selective focus allows us to delve into the heart of cultural traditions. In Italy, Europe, we witness the reverence bestowed upon ancient scriptures during Torah reading rituals. Venturing north to Scotland's Westray Island, two puffins steal our attention with their vibrant beaks amidst a backdrop of breathtaking landscapes. Meanwhile, a delicate long-tailed tit perches on a branch in tranquil solitude, reminding us of nature's intricate wonders. In Sapa, Vietnam's monsoon season, Hmong children find shelter under an umbrella as raindrops dance around them – a poignant image symbolizing resilience and unity in adversity. Further east in Bali's Monkey Forest Sanctuary, mischievous long-tailed macaques captivate our gaze with their playful antics. Scaling mountains brings us to Germany's Werdenfelser Land area where alpenrose blooms adorn Mt. Kramer or Mt. Kramerspitz like fiery jewels against snow-capped peaks – nature showcasing its artistic prowess once again. A common buzzard soars through winter skies above Germany while Pope Francis bids farewell from his Popemobile after his weekly general audience at St. Peter’s Square – moments frozen in time that embody grace and spirituality. Traveling further eastward leads us to Petra, Jordan where Al Khazneh (The Treasury) stands proudly as an architectural marvel carved into rose-colored rock formations - history etched into every crevice. Ecuador’s Andean cloud forest introduces us to the vibrant Redvein Abutilon flower; its radiant petals mirroring South America’s rich biodiversity and captivating allure. Finally arriving at New Orleans' Cafe Du Monde unveils culinary delights - beignets paired with chicory coffee tantalize taste buds while paying homage to the city's famous gastronomic heritage.