Selective Focus Collection (page 8)

Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl (Glaucidium brasilianum), Serra da Canastra National Park, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America

Male Blue Dacnis (Dacnis cayana) Thraupidae family, Passeriformes order, on a branch, Serra da Canastra National Park, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America

Yellow-rumped Marshbird (Pseudoleistes guirahuro) sitting on branch, Serra da Canastra National Park, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America

White-rumped Monjita (Xolmis velatus), Serra da Canastra National Park, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America

White-eared Puffbird (Nystalus chacuru) sitting on a pole, Serra da Canastra National Park, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America

Cock-tailed Tyrant (Alectrurus tricolor) on branch, Serra da Canastra National Park, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America

The Common Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) in flower on heathland in summer, Little Haldon, near Teignmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Purple crocuses in flower in early spring, one of the earliest flowers to announce the arrival of spring, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Crocus Flowers, Fagaras Mountains, Arges County, Muntenia, Romania, Europe

Grey heron in the blue lagoon, The Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Male lion (Panthera leo), Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana, Africa

Senegal Firefinch (Lagonosticta senegala), Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana, Africa

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

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) in the snow, winter, Finland, Europe

Lords-and-ladies (Cuckoo pint) (Arum maculatum) clusters of orange berries, United Kingdom, Europe

Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), female, in a threatening posture, Finland, Europe

Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) open fruits, amongst leaf litter on woodland floor, United Kingdom, Europe

Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), young male, calling, Finland, Europe

Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), female, Finland, Europe

Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) taking off, Finland, Europe

Huge deer, Jasper National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alberta, Canadian Rockies, Canada, North America

Close up of a Puffin, Puffin bird viewing site in Elliston, Bonavista Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada, North America

An adult specklefin grouper ( Epinephelus ongus, off Port Airboret, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia)
An adult specklefin grouper ( Epinephelus ongus, off Port Airboret, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult humpback unicornfish (Naso brachycentron), out over the reef off Bangka Island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult commercial top shell (Rocha nilotica), on a night snorkel at Arborek Reef, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult Vanikoro sweeper (Pempheris vanicolensis), on the reef off Bangka Island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult red cherry shrimp (Neocaridina davidi), out over the reef off Wohof Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A male Wilson's bird-of-paradise (Cicinnurus respublica), in courtship display on Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult stork-billed kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis), perched in Tangkoko National Preserve on Sulawesi Island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult striped surgeonfish (Acanthurus lineatus), on a night dive off Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult pearly monocle bream (Scolopsis margaritifera), off Wohof Island at night, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult banded coral shrimp (Stenopus hispidus), on a night snorkel at Arborek Reef, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult desert spiny lizard (Sceloporus magister), Brandi Fenton Park, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Round-tailed ground squirrels (Xerospermophilus tereticaudus), Brandi Fenton Park, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Round-tailed ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus tereticaudus), Brandi Fenton Park, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America, North America

An adult Eastern black-tailed rattlesnake (Crotalus ornatus), Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States of America, North America

Adult Galapagos mockingbird (Mimus parvulus), in Urbina Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

An adult Scotts oriole (Icterus parisorum), Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States of America, North America

A western honey bee (Apis mellifera), on a strawberry cactus (Echinocereus enneacanthus), Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States of America, North America

An adult painted ghost crab (Ocypode guadichaudii), Buccaneer Cove, Santiago Island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

An adult Mexican jay (Aphelocoma wollweberi), Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States of America, North America

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) growing at the Granja Integral Ochoa hydroponics farm, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) chicks on the nest on North Seymour Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

An young white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States of America, North America

A flowering blind pricklypear cactus (Opuntia rufida), Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States of America, North America

Adult pair of courting flightless cormorants (Nannopterum harris), Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Yellow cordia (Cordia lutea), Urbina Bay, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

An adult lemon damsel (Pomacentrus moluccensis), on the reef off Kawe Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

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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.