Summit Collection (#96)

A view of sand dunes in the Namib Desert from the summit of Sossusvlei sand dune, Namibia, Africa

Apec-Summit-Australia-Us
US President George W. Bush (2nd R) arrives with Australias Governor General Michael Jeffery (R) for a courtesy call to Admiralty House in front the Sydney Harbour Bridge (R-behind), 05 September

COOK: FAKE PEAK, 1906. Photograph that Frederick Cook claimed was the summit of Mt. McKinley, taken during his ascent of the mountain

ALPINE MOUNTAINEERING, 1908. A view of Mont Blanc (15, 782 ft. ) in the Savoy Alps
ALPINE MOUNTAINEERING, 1908. A view of Mont Blanc (15, 782 ft.) in the Savoy Alps, from Mont Buet (10, 200 ft.). Stereograph, 1908

SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK. View of Snowdon Railway at the Snowdon summit, Gwynedd in Snowdonia National Park, Wales. Photochrome print, c1890-1900

Baikal lake

Russia, Baikal lake, Olkhon island, Khoujir

CIVIL WAR ENVELOPE, c1862. Envelope addressed to Mr. Amos Hower showing a Union soldier trampling the Confederate flag, c1862. Envelope, 1862

The windmills of Santorini in Greece. A hilltop town of whitewashed houses. Sunset

The rugged coastline and turbulent seas around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa

A pair of mute swans in Lake Kawaguchi in the reflection of Mt. Fuji, Japan

Huang Shan, Anhui Province, China

Brown bears, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

Huang Shan, Anhui Province, China

Snowdon Climb
17th April 1933: A group of women wearing the Welsh national costume look at the view from the summit of Snowdon, North Wales. (Photo by J. A. Hampton/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Himalayan Ascent
1st May 1913: Members of the Bullock Workman expedition in the Himalayas ascending an ice wall near the summit of Junction Peak. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Machu Picchu, Peru, South America, pre-Columbian historical site

Flower meadow with a rose garden, Passo di Costalunga, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Giant Groundsel -Dendrosenecio kilimanjari-, near the Horombo Huts, Mt Mawenzi at back, Marangu Route, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Wall of ice, Kersten Glacier on the crater rim of Kibo, summit of Uhuru Peak, extinct volcano, with Mount Meru in the distance, Kilimanjaro National Park, Marangu Route, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Taboche mountain peak from Namche Bazaar view point, Everest region

Bellevue Mountain, Waterton national Park, Alberta, Canada

View of Geiranger and Geirangerfjord, UNESCO World Heritage Site, from the summit of Mount Dalsnibba, 1497m, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Kobe, Japan - View from Mt Maya
Kobe, Japan - Commanding view of the city and suburbs from the cable car on Mt Maya Date: 1935

South Africa - Cape Town - Table Mountain - Precarious rock formation and some brave people sat atop it! Date: circa 1912

Lourdes, Frances - The Pic du Jer - Observatory on summit Date: 1910s

The Summit of White Pass, Alaska - Two flags
The Summit of White Pass, Alaska - Under two flags. White Pass is a mountain pass through the Boundary Ranges of the Coast Mountains on the border of the US state of Alaska

Bavarian Huntsman atop an Alpine Crag. Date: circa 1850

Switzerland - Chesieres Villars and Pierre Grept summit Date: circa 1939

Hotel on the Schmittenhohe Mountain - Switzerland
Hotel on the Schmittenhohe, a mountain on the eastern edge of the Kitzbuhel Alps, Switzerland. It is the local mountain of the district capital of Zell am See

Rigi-Kanzeli - Mount Pilatus - Switzerland Date: circa 1907

Guide at the summit of Snaefell Mountain, Isle of Man - 2034ft above sea level. Date: 1907

Mount Fuji, Japan - Hotel in the foreground on the shores of Lake Ashinoko. Date: 1939

Snowdon Summit - Mountain Railway
The easiest way to the summit of Snowdon, Waless highest mountain, is to take the mountain railway. There are hotels when you get there. Date: 1906

Summit of the Rochers de Naye a mountain of the Swiss Alps, overlooking Montreux in the canton of Vaud, from where the Chemin de fer Montreux-Glion-Rochers-de-Naye leads to its peak. Date: circa 1930s

Rigi-Kulm, Switzerland
Rigi, Switzerland - visible is the rack railway running from Arth-Goldau and Vitznau, operated by the Rigi-Bahnen. The Vitznau-Rigi-Bahn started operation on May 21

TETON WILDERNESS, WYOMING. USA. Meadow & conifers in autumn rain. Above North Buffalo Fork River Drainage. Joy Peak in distance. Absaroka Range. Bridger-Teton National Forest

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING. USA. Fog & frosted trees below Grand Teton in winter

BRIDGER WILDERNESS, WYOMING. USA. Peaks of the Continental Divide reflected in tarn at sunset. Along Fremont Trail. Wind River Range. Bridger-Teton National Forest. Rocky Mountains

USA, WA, Heather Meadows RA. Mount Baker from Kulshan Ridge

USA, Texas, Big Bend National Park. Scenic landscape of the Big Bend National Park, the largest and also the least visted of the U.S. National Parks

Black Elk Wilderness, South Dakota. USA. Stone watchtower built by Civilian Conservation Corps on summit of 7242 foot Harney Peak, highest point in South Dakota. Black Hills

The historic Fire Lookout Tower at the summit of Harney Peak in the Black Hills of South Dakota

Oregon. USA. Mount Washington at sunrise above conifers, lupine, & grasses. Cascade Mountains. Deschutes National Forest

Sunset colored magenta Lenticular clouds over Mt Hood, Oregon

Sunset light colors clouds over Mt Hood, Oregon Cascades

An aerial of Mt Hood, Oregon, peaking above the cloud cover

Aerial view of Three Sisters Mountains in Central Cascades of Oregon

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"Reaching New Heights: Capturing the Spirit of Summit" Mallory and Irvine at the Second Step, Everest, 1924: A historic moment frozen in time as Mallory and Irvine push their limits to conquer the world's highest peak. Kosciuszko National Park: Exploring the breathtaking beauty of Australia's highest mountain range, where every step feels like a triumphant summit. Hillary and Tensing Bhutia conquering Everest: Celebrating the indomitable spirit of these legendary climbers who defied all odds to stand atop Mount Everest, inspiring generations to chase their dreams. Prayer flags at Everest Base Camp: Witnessing a colorful tapestry fluttering in the wind, symbolizing hope and blessings for those embarking on an epic journey towards summiting Sagarmatha - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. View from the Top of Snowdon: Gazing down upon rolling hills and serene lakes from this Welsh wonderland's pinnacle, reminding us that sometimes it takes climbing mountains to truly appreciate life's grandeur. Buttermere, Lake District National Park: Nestled amidst Cumbria's picturesque landscapes lies this hidden gem where reaching its summit rewards you with panoramic vistas that steal your breath away. Barga, Italy: Scaling new heights in Tuscany's charming town perched atop a hillside; here you'll find yourself captivated by stunning views while savoring Italian culture at its finest. The Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak at 19, 340ft: Standing tall above Africa's vast plains is an achievement that leaves one humbled by nature’s majesty while reveling in personal triumphs etched into memory forevermore. Llyn Cau and summit of Cader Idris in winter sun.