Shades Collection (#10)

Antarctic tern perched on iceberg, Southern Ocean, Antarctica
Antarctic tern (Sterna vittata) perched on the edge of an iceberg in the Southern Ocean with the sunlit mountains in the background; Antarctica

Cascades aux Ecrevisses in a tropical forest on Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, French West Indies
Serene waterfall, Cascades aux Ecrevisses, in a tropical forest on Basse-Terre; Guadeloupe, French West Indies

Landscape of mountains and a valley with clouds and blue sky, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Landscape of mountains and a valley with clouds and blue sky; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Line up of king penguins walking along the snow covered tundra, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Line up of King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) walking along the snow covered tundra on South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Hickman Natural Bridge in the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA
Underneath the Hickman Natural Bridge looking through the arch at the sandstone cliffs in the Capitol Reef National Park; Utah, United States of America

Gougane Barra National Forest Park in West Cork, Ireland
Moss covered tree trunks and grassy forest floor in Gougane Barra National Forest Park in West Cork; County Cork, Ireland

Forest in Glendalough in the Wicklow Mountains of County Wicklow, Ireland
Close-up of sunlight shining on the green vegetation of the forest floor in Glendalough (Valley of the Two Lakes) in the Wicklow Mountains; Derrybawn, County Wicklow, Ireland

Pigeon Hole Wood along the nature trail through the Cong Woods forest, Cong, County Mayo, Ireland
Sunlight illuminating an ivy covered fallen tree in Pigeon Hole Wood along the nature trail through the Cong Woods forest; Cong, County Mayo, Ireland

Rainbow arching over the traditional fishing village of Burgau, Algarve, Portugal
Rainbow arching over the traditional fishing village of Burgau under a stormy sky in the municipality of Vila do Bispo in the Western Region of Algarve; Burgau, Algarve, Portugal

Sunset light on alpine peaks on South Island, Wanaka, New Zealand
Warm light of sunset over the snow-covered alpine peaks of South Island (Te Waipounamu); Wanaka, New Zealand

Meadow of wildflowers and mountain peaks in Glacier National Park, West Glacier, Montana, USA
Meadow of purple wildflower in front of the majestic mountain peaks covered in hazy sunlight in Glacier National Park; West Glacier, Montana, United States of America

Humpback whale fluke surfacing in the water of the Southern Ocean, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
The tail of a humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, off the Antarctic Peninsula

Amphitheater Mountain glows in the warm sunlight at sunset, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Coated with snow and illuminated with the warm light of sunset, Amphitheater Mountain glows with a wonderful golden color in the Absaroka Range, Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming

Window detail from a weathered log cabin in winter, Nulato, Alaska, USA
Window detail from a weathered log cabin in winter; Nulato, Interior Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

Springtime at the King George River waterfall in the Kimberley region of Western Australia
Springtime at the King George River waterfall in the Kimberley Region; Western Australia, Australia

Palm trees, rocks and sand on the Indian Ocean shore of Kumu Beach, Balapitiya, Sri Lanka
Palm trees (Arecaceae) rocks and sand on the Indian Ocean shore of Kumu Beach; Balapitiya, Galle District, Sri Lanka

Landscape at dawn with Pagodas, Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)
Silhouette of the mountains and pagodas with first light of sunrise over the Plain of Bagan landscape at dawn; Bagan, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

Stone pine (Pinus pinea) at the countryside at sunrise, Catalonia, Spain
Stone pine (Pinus pinea) tree on a mountain overlooking the countryside at sunrise; Catalonia, Spain

Krimml Waterfalls, Salzburg, Austria
Krimml Waterfalls cascading down mountainside in the shade; Salzburg, Austria

Hartmanns mountain zebra and foal standing in the shade, Gabus Game Ranch, Otjozondjupa, Namibia
Close-up portrait of an adult Hartmanns mountain zebra (Equus zebra hartmannae) eyeing the camera while standing in the shade with a foal at the Gabus Game Ranch at sunrise; Otavi, Otjozondjupa

Snowcapped mountains along the Mendenhall River in winter, Tongass Forest, Alaska, USA
Snowcapped mountains with a clear, blue sky along the Mendenhall River in the Tongass National Forest in winter; Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Warm light reflecting on the snow covered mountains near Whitehorse at sunset, Yukon, Canada
Sunset reflecting warm light on the pristine, snow covered mountains near Whitehorse; Yukon, Canada

Sunlight reflecting on a meadow blooming with wild iris plants, Tongass Forest, Alaska, USA
Sunlight reflecting on a meadow blooming with wild iris plants (Iris spuria) in the Tongass National Forest; Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Sunset reflecting over the wintry landscape of the Mendenhall River, Tongass Forest, Alaska, USA
Warm sunlight reflected on the water as the sun sets over the Mendenhall River in the Tongass National Forest in winter; Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

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"Shades: A Kaleidoscope of Colors and Inspirations" Step into a world where shades take center stage, weaving together a vibrant tapestry of hues. Like the color wheel spinning effortlessly, each shade tells its own story, captivating our senses. Transport yourself to the pin-up calendar girl era by David Wright in 1955, where bold shades adorned glamorous women with an air of timeless elegance. Or venture back even further to Claude Rains' iconic portrayal in James Whales' The Invisible Man (1933), where shadows and darkness played tricks on our perception. In contrast, Monet's masterpiece "Le dejeuner" from 1873 showcases gentle pastel shades dancing across his canvas, capturing the essence of a tranquil moment in time. And let us not forget the delicate beauty found within a selection of common British moths - their wings boasting an array of intricate patterns and earthy tones. As we sail away on a majestic cruise ship towards Arashi Beach in Aruba's Dutch Caribbean paradise, we are greeted by breathtaking vistas that blend azure blues with golden sands. Here lies nature's palette at its finest – an invitation to bask under the sun while embracing the coolness provided by palm tree shades. But it is not just landscapes that inspire; music too can paint vivid pictures through sound. Picture Jackie McLean at London's Jazz Cafe in April 1991 – his saxophone notes intertwining with smoky jazz club ambiance as he immerses us in melodies that evoke emotions beyond words. And finally, amidst fields of wildflowers stands an olive tree – its branches casting dappled shadows upon vibrant blooms below. This harmonious coexistence reminds us that even within nature itself, there exists a symphony of colors and shades waiting to be explored.