Surface Collection (page 5)

Earths Central Fire
Cross-section of the globe showing the central fire, the lateral fires, and the volcanoes where the fire breaks out on the surface

The Lady in Red
Martha Suherman

The Garden of Eve
Martha Suherman

The first nuclear powered submarine the USS Nautilus seen here in Plymouth Sound with the American aircraft carrier Essex in the background

Composite Humpback Whale Shows Fluke With Herbert Glacier And Eagle Beach State Recreation Area In The Background Near Juneau In Southeast Alaska Composite

Uyuni Salt Desert, Bolivia
Uyuni Salt Desert in the morning with people silhouette

Apollo Panoramic
View of Station 11 Vertical Panoramic North Ray taken during the third Extravehicular Activity (EVA) 3. Image was created using Apollo 16 images

The bright star Rigel eclipsed by a moon of a hypothetical planet
Rigel is one of the two brightest stars in the constellation Orion. It is a blue-white giant star. We see it here eclipsed by a moon of a hypothetical planet

Panoramic view of the plains of Meridiani on the planet Mars
Panoramic image of an area on Mars dubbed Rub al Khali, acquired by the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity on the plains of Meridiani

View of Burns Cliff on Mars
The Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity captured this view of Burns Cliff after driving right to the base of this southeastern portion of the inner wall of Endurance Crater

Self-portrait of Curiosity rover in Gale Crater on the surface of Mars
On Sol 84 (Oct. 31, 2012), the Curiosity rover used the Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI) to capture the set of thumbnail images stitched together to create this full-color self-portrait

Microchip connecting wire, SEM
Micro-wire. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a micro-wire (yellow, often made of gold) connecting to the surface of a microchip

Chateau de Chaumont, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Loir-et-Cher, Loire Valley, France, Europe

View of old town and fishing boats along Thu Bon River, Hoi An, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Central Coast, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Adenovirus, artwork
Adenovirus. Computer artwork of an adenovirus, showing the surface structure of the viruss outer protein coat (capsid). Adenoviruses are known to infect humans

Jupiters moon Io, artwork
Jupiters moon Io. Computer artwork showing a volcanic eruption on the surface of Io, one of Jupiters moons

Earth-like planet, artwork
Earth-like planet. Computer artwork of a view across a lake on the surface of an Earth-like planet with another planet (upper centre) and moon (centre right) in the distance

Harvest moon reflected in water
Glowing harvest moon rests on the horizon and reflects in tranquil water; South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Picture No. 11675628
Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Stomata of Yew Leaf. Date:

Birthday cake

Silhouette of one scuba diver and sunball underwater, fish eye view, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Old lady rowing in Hoi An harbour silhouetted at sunset, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Pulteney Bridge, Bath, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Avon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean in Miami Beach. Florida, United States of America, North America

Gateshead Millennium Bridge, The Sage and the River Tyne between Newcastle and Gateshead, at dusk, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Statue of Shiva rising out of a Lake Sur Sagar in the centre of Vadodara, Gujarat, India, Asia

Austrian submarine on the surface, WW1
An Austrian submarine on the surface, with crew members, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Humpback whales exhaling in calm waters off the Antarctic Peninsula. When a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) exhales, air is released from the whales blowhole

Skin layers, SEM

Young man
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Profile of a womans hip and waist
Womans hip. Profile of the torso of a woman lying down showing the curve of her hip, and her waist (centre right)

Alien planet. Artwork of a Jupiter-like gas giant planet, several of its moons and its star, as seen from the rocky surface of one of those moons

Mans arms
MODEL RELEASED. Mans arm. Nude man flexing his biceps muscle

Orchid petal, SEM
Orchid (Phalaenopsis sp.) petal, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification: x450 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Aubergine flower petal, SEM
Aubergine flower petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of an aubergine (Solanum melongena) petal

US exploration of Mars, artwork. Astronaut preparing to plant the flag of the United States of America (USA) on the Martian surface

Skin surface, SEM
Skin surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of squamous cells on the surface of the skin. These are flat, keratinised

Yarrow flower petal, SEM
Yarrow flower petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a petal from the flower of a Japanese type of yarrow (Achillea alpina)

French lavender leaf pore, SEM
French lavender leaf pore. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an open stoma (centre, black). Stomata are pores that open and close in order to regulate gas exchange in a plant

Periwinkle petal surface, SEM
Periwinkle petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a periwinkle flower petal (family Apocynaceae)

Autumn morning, Lake Ullswater, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Dom Tower and canal waterway on a sunny autumn day, Utrecht, Utrecht Province, Netherlands, Europe

Nyhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

House on the shore of Green Lake, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, North America

Giant manta ray, overhead (Manta birostris). Mexico, Revillagigedo Is
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Oil and water, high-speed image
Oil and water. High-speed photograph of oil being poured onto water. Since oil and water are immiscible liquids (they cannot be mixed)

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"Exploring the Surface: From Earthrise to Mars" Captured in a single frame, the iconic Earthrise photograph reminds us of our humble existence on the surface of this vast planet. In Arisaig, Highlands, Scotland, nature's artwork unfolds as rugged mountains meet serene coastlines, showcasing the beauty that lies on the surface. Witnessing Northern gannets gracefully diving for fish in a split-level shot off Shetland's shores reveals the wonders beneath and above the water's surface. A map of Antarctica overlaid with illustrations brings to life its diverse inhabitants - from sea gulls soaring high to penguins waddling across icy surfaces. Stripped bare like an artist's canvas, a nude man embraces his vulnerability while exploring his connection with both himself and the world around him. Like an explorer venturing into uncharted territory, an Apollo 17 astronaut gazes upon our celestial neighbor from space – a mesmerizing view of another planetary surface. Astronaut footprints etched onto lunar soil serve as timeless reminders of humanity's first steps taken on a celestial body beyond Earth’s familiar terrain. Transported back to 1896 at Levant Mine in Cornwall, we witness miners descending deep below ground – their courage shaping history beneath Earth’s fragile crust. As dawn breaks over Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Canada, a canoe glides effortlessly across its mirrored surface – embracing tranquility amidst breathtaking scenery. The Jacobite steam train winds through Lochaber’s enchanting landscapes aboard Fort William to Mallaig railway - revealing hidden gems along Scotland’s picturesque surface. Curiosity rover roams tirelessly across Martian plains; its mission uncovers secrets buried within red dust while reminding us of humanity's thirst for exploration beyond our own planet. A glimpse into Mars' mysterious terrain captured by Spirit rover's lens.