Waste Land Collection

Giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Yak train approaches Tarboche, prayer flag pole in Lha Chu canyon, on the kora round sacred mountain, Mount Kailas (Kailash), Tibet, China, Asia

Rock climber attempts bouldering, and volcano in background, Conguillio National Park, Chile, South America

Aerial view of the South Rim, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Arizona, USA, North America

Panorama of mountains reflected in the water of the Indus River, Skardu, Baltistan, Pakistan, Asia

Aerial view of Himalaya mountain range, with Nanga Parbat, 8125m, seen from south west, rising above other mountains, Pakistan, Asia

River red gum, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Wilpena Pound, Flinders Range National Park, South Australia, Australia, Pacific

Arid landscape, Wadi Rum, Jordan, Middle East

Mauritania, Tagant, Mauritanian guide in the desert

Dunes from a hot air balloon

Dead Vlei

Rear view of gazelle walking away crossing plain

Brilliant red aloe (aloe namibensis) with low lying kopje in background

Africa, Egypt, Sinai. Sharm el-Sheikh, dunes at sunset

Manchester Wasteland
Waste land in Manchester, England long before it was redeveloped into the cosmopolitan city it is today. Date: 1960s

Tall grass growing in wasteground habitat between edge of railway track with passing train and arable field, Bacton, Suffolk, England, june

Burnished Brass Moth (Diachrysia chrysitis) adult, resting on poppy seedpod in wasteground, Leicestershire, England, june

Yellow-legged Buttonquail (Turnix tanki blanfordii) adult female, migrant, standing on derelict land, Beidaihe, Hebei, China, may

Planned London Olympics site, aerial photograph. North is at top. This image shows the area in East London, UK, around the River Thames

Environmental pollution. Computer artwork of waste drums in oil-polluted water. Smoke rising from a fire obscures the setting sun

Franz Josef Land, Russia
Franz Josef Land. View across a snowy landscape on the Franz Josef Land archipelago, Russia. Photographed in April

False Acacia (Robinia pseudacacia) invading abandoned grassland near Malancrav, Saxon villages, Transylvania, Romania

Africa, Botswana, Setting sun silhouettes Baobab Trees (Adansonia digitata) on Kubu Island on Makgadikgadi Pan in Kalahari Desert

Battle of Armentieres 1918
Captured English positions at the Battle of Armentieres on the Western Front in France during World War I in April 1918

Aerial view of the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, Nevada, USA, North America

Bajrawiya, the Pyramids of Meroe, Sudan, Africa

Caldera Colorado, volcanic landscape, Parque Nacional de Timanfaya, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Sign on a road with volcanic stratified rocks in the background, Parque Nacional del Teide, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic, Spain, Europe

Old Windmill near Tefia, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

View of coast with Mount Teide in Tenerife in the background, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Volcanic landscape with volcanoes in background near Tiscamanita, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

Cap Formentor, Mallorca, Baleares Islands, Spain

Fire Mountain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Atlantic, Spain, Europe

Atlantic coastline, Cofete Beach, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Palmitos Park near Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Mount Teide from Los Roques, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Goreme Valley, Cappadocia, central Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Panoramic view from summit of Mount Nemrut, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Panoramic view of volcanic landscape near the village of Cavusin, near Goreme, Cappadocia, Anataolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Rock formations resulting from differential erosion, Goreme Valley, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Golden Canyon Interpretive Trail, Death Valley National Park, California, USA, North America

Road through the national park, Death Valley National Park, California, USA, North America

Green River overlook, Island in the Sky, Canyonlands National Park, Utah, USA, North America

Starstreaks over rock formations, Canyonlands National Park, Utah, USA, North America

Havasu Falls, Arizona, USA, North America

Tourists at North Window, Arches National Park, Utah, USA, North America

The Empty Quarter, Yemen, Middle East

Annual spring wild daisies growing in arid habitat, Namaqualand, Northern Cape, South Africa

Flightless dung beetle rolling brood ball, Addo National Park, South Africa, Africa

Volcanic landscape, Pointe de Capelinhos (Capelinhos Point), Faial island, Azores, Portugal, Europe, Atlantic Ocean

Mountain range outside city of Huaraz, the tallest peaks in Peru, Cordillera Blanca, Andes, Peru, South America

Gate of Rumicola, Inca site, Sacsaymuaman, Peru, South America

Manila, island of Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Bibi Myriam Sanctuary, site of the ancient town of Qalhat, Oman, Middle East

Indus River at Skardu looking downstream, Mount Marshakala, 5150m, Mashabrum Range, Karakorams, Baltistan, Pakistan, Asia

The Khunjerbad Pass, Pakistan, Asia

Colourful volcanic rock, Mount Tarawera, Rotorua, South Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Dead Lake, Milford Track, Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Zagora, Draa Valley, Anti Atlas mountains, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

View across sand dunes of the Erg Chebbi, Sahara Desert near Merzouga, Morocco

Camel trek in Sahara dunes near Merzouga, Morocco, North Africa

Camels, Erg Chebbi, Merzouga, Sahara Desert, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Camel, Erg Chebbi, Merzouga, Sahara Desert, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Deadvlei, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Kokerboom, (Aloe dichotoma), Blutkopje, Namibia

Namib Desert, (Sand Dune), Swakopmund, Namibia

Flap-necked Chameleon, (Chamaeleo dilepsis), Etoscha National Park, Namibia

Dead Vlei, Sossuvlei dune field, Namib-Naukluft Park, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Burchells (Plains) zebra, with foal, Equus burchelli, Etosha National park, Namibia, Africa

Panoramic view of orange sand dune and blue sky, Namib Rand, a 500000 acre private game reserve in the Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Panoramic view of rock arch, Spitzkoppe, Namibia, Africa

Track through sand with scrub, Namib Road, Namib Naukluft Park, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Camel thorn tree in desert landscape, Namib Rand, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Panoramic view over dunes, Sossusvlei, Namib Naukluft Park, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Panoramic view of mountains and dune glowing in last light before sunset, Namib Rand, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Dune and tree, Namib Naukluft Park, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Panoramic view over dunes and mountains, Namib Rand, Namib Naukluft Park, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Panoramic view of dead trees and orange sand dunes, Dead Vlei, Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Panoramic view over orange sand dunes towards mountains, Namib Rand private game reserve, Namibia, Africa

Exterior of German house in the deserted mining town of Kolmanskop in the Restricted Diamond area on the south west coast, near the town of Luderitz, Namibia, Africa

Panoramic view of sun-baked pan of cracked mud near Sossusvlei, Sesriem, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Panoramic view of trees and mountains in desert landscape, Namib Rand game reserve, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Panoramic view of sand dunes in sand sea, Sossusvlei, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Panoramic view of sand dunes and dead trees, Dead Vlei, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

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"Journey through the Waste Land: From Yak Trains to Prayer Flags and Sacred Mountains" Embark on a mesmerizing adventure as a yak train gracefully approaches Tarboche, carrying the essence of ancient traditions. The vibrant prayer flag pole in Lha Chu canyon whispers prayers into the wind, guiding pilgrims on their kora around Mount Kailas, an ethereal peak nestled in the heart of Tibet. In Conguillio National Park, witness a rock climber's daring attempt at bouldering against the backdrop of a majestic volcano. Nature's raw power intertwines with human resilience, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle that leaves you breathless. An aerial view reveals the grandeur of the South Rim, where nature paints its masterpiece with hues of red and orange. The sheer magnitude of this panorama reminds us how small we are in comparison to Earth's vastness. A graceful giraffe named Giraffa camelopardalis roams freely across an arid landscape. Its elegant presence embodies both strength and grace, reminding us that beauty can thrive even in seemingly desolate places. The Indus River mirrors towering mountains in its crystal-clear waters—a breathtaking sight that reflects nature's harmony and tranquility. As we soar above the Himalaya mountain range, our spirits soar alongside these majestic peaks—reminding us that there is no limit to what lies beyond our horizons. Wilpena Pound within Flinders Range National Park unveils a river red gum standing tall amidst rugged terrain—a symbol of resilience against adversity. This tree teaches us to find strength within ourselves when faced with life's challenges. Gaze towards Taransay from afar as islands emerge like jewels amidst sparkling waters—an invitation to explore hidden treasures waiting to be discovered by intrepid souls seeking solace and serenity. A leopard prowls stealthily through untamed lands—the epitome of grace blended with primal instincts. In its eyes lie stories untold, reminding us of the untamed beauty that exists within our world.