Surface Level Collection

The Harmandir Sahib (The Golden Temple), Amritsar, Punjab, India, Asia

Mumbles Lighthouse and Bracelet Bay, Gower Peninsula, Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Great Tit, (Parus major, standing on a branch. Spain, Europe
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Ullswater, Little Island in November, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Magellan penguins, Patagonia, Chile, South America

Moon Phase Sequence
There are eight phases in the moon. In order they are new Moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full Moon, waning gibbous, third quarter and waning crescent

White wagtail (Motacilla alba), standing on a branch of tree. Spain, Europe
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Badger cub (Meles meles), captive, United Kingdom, Europe

Texas bluebonnets(lupinus texensis) and oak tree, Texas, USA, North America

Loch Scavaig and the Cuillin Hills, Isle of Skye, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Lotus flower, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Eurasian Magpie / European Magpie / Common Magpie, standing on a branch. Spain, Europe
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent, Valencian Community, Spain

Brook of Myra Falls, Muggendorf, Lower Austria, Austria

Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos, dating from 1499, now a Parador hotel, Praza do Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain, Europe

Road from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Limestone rocks near the sea, at sunset, The Burren, County Clare, Munster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Close-up underwater portrait of a yacare caiman, Caiman yacare, in the Rio Claro, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Close-up underwater portrait of a yacare caiman, Caiman yacare, in the Rio Claro, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

A yacare caiman, Caiman yacare, looking up. Rio Claro, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

A bearded seal, Erignathus barbatus, swimming in the Arctic waters. Svalbard, Norway

Surface view of an iceberg, Skontorp cove, Paradise Bay, Antarctica

Close-up portrait of a red fox (Vulpes vulpes) as he hunts on a frosty morning, Alaska, USA
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Close-up portrait of a little bee-eater flying towards the camera from a branch, Serengeti, Tanzania
Little bee-eater flies towards camera from branch

Male willow ptarmigan with early breeding colors flies over the snow, Chugach Mountains, Alaska, USA
A male willow ptarmigan, Lagopus lagopus, soars low over its high-country territory in Southcentral Alaska's Chugach Mountains on an April day

Portrait of a red fox (Vulpes vulpes) watching while hunting on a frosty morning, Alaska, USA
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Close-up portrait of a red fox (Vulpes vulpes) testing the wind on a frosty morning, Alaska, USA
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Close-up portrait of a red fox (Vulpes vulpes) looking at the camera, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
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Road leading directly in to a supercell thunderstorm
Dramatic clouds associated with a very strong supercell thunderstorm in New Mexico. Road leading into the distance directly into the storm.

Road leading directly in to a supercell thunderstorm
Dramatic clouds associated with a very strong supercell thunderstorm in New Mexico. Road leading into the distance directly into the storm.

Polar bear (Ursus maritimes) lying down in the snow, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Polar bears in the snow, Churchill Manitoba

Sunlit wolf (Canis lupus) standing in the brush in the snow, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
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Polar bear (Ursus maritimes) standing in the snow looking at the camera, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Polar bears in the snow, Churchill Manitoba

Ptarmigan (Lagopus) standing in snow with feathers fluffed at twilight, Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Ptarmigan in the snow, Churchill, Manitoba

Large bull moose with its antler rack looking through thicket as rut season begins, Alaska, USA
A large bull moose, Alces alces, cruises through a devil's club thicket in Southcentral Alaska, late morning in early September

A spruce grouse hen (Falcipennis canadensis) stands in the forest, Southcentral Alaska, USA
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Portrait of a river otter (Lutra canadensis) lying down on an icy lake, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
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Spawning salmon dominate traffic in the Ozernaya River, Russia
Spawning salmon with hook noses dominate traffic in the Ozernaya River. The biggest threat to salmon in Russia is poaching; Russia

Spawning salmon dominate traffic in the Ozernaya River, Russia
Spawning salmon with hook noses dominate traffic in the Ozernaya River; Russia

Above and below photo in the crystal clear water in the shallow reefs off Wayag Bay, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Above and below view of Sauwaderek Village Reef, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Portrait of a black wolf sitting in a snow covered field, YNP, USA
Portrait of a black wolf (Canis lupus) waiting in a snow covered field looking at camera; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) resting vertical beneath the surface, Lundy Island, Devon, UK. July

Tourists at famous Church of our lady before Tyn, Old Town of Prague, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

A harbor seal looks at the camera at South Sawyer Glacier

Maldives Islands, underwater view at tropical fishes and reef

Sunrise landscape at Baltic sea, Wolin Island, Poland

Baltic sea landscape at sunset time, Poland

Underwater view with fishes, Maldives, Indian Ocean

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"Exploring the Surface Level: From the Golden Temple in India to Mumbles Lighthouse in Wales" Discovering the world's surface level wonders takes us on a captivating journey across continents. Starting at the Harmandir Sahib, also known as The Golden Temple, we find ourselves immersed in the spiritual aura of Amritsar, Punjab, India. As we move westward, Bracelet Bay on Gower Peninsula enchants us with its picturesque Mumbles Lighthouse standing tall against the crashing waves. Heading northwards to Ullswater in Cumbria, England, our eyes are drawn to a solitary island amidst November's misty embrace. This tranquil scene within Lake District National Park reminds us of nature's serene beauty even during colder months. Venturing further south brings us face-to-face with adorable Magellan penguins waddling along Patagonia's shores. These charismatic creatures captivate our hearts and remind us of South America's diverse wildlife. Gazing up towards the night sky reveals another surface level wonder—the mesmerizing moon phase sequence that guides our nights and shapes our dreams. Back down on Earth, a Great Tit perched gracefully upon a branch catches our attention in Spain. Its vibrant colors add life to Europe's avian tapestry alongside a White Wagtail delicately balancing itself nearby. Intriguingly elusive yet undeniably charming is a Badger cub captured within captivity in United Kingdom—a reminder of Europe’s rich biodiversity and conservation efforts. As we journey through Scotland’s breathtaking landscapes, Loch Scavaig emerges before us framed by majestic Cuillin Hills—nature’s masterpiece painted across water and land alike. Delicate petals unfurl as we encounter an exquisite lotus flower blooming serenely—an emblem of purity amidst muddy waters found worldwide. Lastly, an Eurasian Magpie stands elegantly upon a branch in Spain—a symbol of intelligence and adaptability that graces European skies.