Selective Focus Collection (page 99)

Purple Acrobat
A purple Preying Mantis stretches out across a Day Lilly

Inside a Wave
View of the inside of a wave looking out at Queensburry Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Flower Market, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Mwanza flat-headed rock agama (Agama mwanzae), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Southern Yellow-Billed Hornbills (The Banana Birds), Kruger National Park, South Africa

Common sage, close up

Open window, close up

Guttering on the side of a house roof

Pile of wooden boards

Piping

Rolls of wallpaper, close up

Pipes attached to central heating

Ghost crab (Ocypode Cerathopthalma) close up
Ghost crab (Ocypode Cerathopthalma) on beach, partially hiding in the sand in alert position, close-up

Grasshopper
Close up of grasshopper resting on a blade of grass

Detail of carved golden statues on temple, Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand, Bangkok. Temple of emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Grand palace complex

Buddhist monks queuing for a meal, Bagan, Myanmar
Buddhist monks queuing for a meal, selective focus. Bagan, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia

Scarlet macaw (Ara Macao) flying, Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Sevanavank at Lake Sevan
Sevanavank ( meaning monastery of Sevan) monastery on northwestern shore of Lake Sevan in eastern Armenian province of Geghark unik, not far from town of Sevan

Nesting gannets on Helgoland, Germany
Northern Gannets (Sula bassana or Morus bassanus) on Helgoland. Males and females bond for life. Since 1991, the Northern Gannet inhabits the rocky cliffs of Helgoland

The paper kite butterfly (Idea leuconoe)
The paper kite, rice paper, or large tree nymph butterfly (Idea leuconoe) is known especially for its presence in butterfly greenhouses and live butterfly expositions

A monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus

Puffin just outside its burrow, Farne islands, England

Puffin, Inner Farne, Farne islands, England

Puffin, Farne islands, England

Portrait of a northern gannet (morus bassanus or sula bassana) on Helgoland, Germany
Portrait of a northern gannet (morus bassanus or sula bassana) on Helgoland, a small island in the German Bight, North Sea.The first breeding pair of gannets came here in 1991

Close-up of female eider (Somateria mollissima) sitting on nest

Swift fox (Vulpes velox) kit, Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Madagascar squacco heron (Madagascar pond-heron) (Malagasy pond-heron) (Ardeola idae), Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

African daisy (Gousblom) (Arctotis hirsuta), white African daisy, Cape rain-daisy (Witbotterblom) (Dimorphotheca pluvialis), South Africa, Africa

Namaqualand daisy (Jakkalsblom) (Dimorphotheca sinuata), Namakwa, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Cute Chipmunk Eating an Almond Nut

Red Deer Doe
Doe Feeding on acorns from an oak tree

Young Red Deer Stag
Red Deer Stag in the dawn mist

Mr. Bluebird
Male western bluebird

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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.