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   Tigh Mor and Loch Achray, Perthshire Bing has taken this breathtaking photograph at  Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park which also happen to be the favorite place of photographers. And by looking this shot you know the reason why... The whole Loch is covered in mist and a magical spell that bounds your hearts and calls to its beauty.  Loch Achray is one of 22 larger lochs in Scotland’s first national park. Others include its namesake, Loch Lomond, Britain’s largest freshwater lake, and Loch Katrine, which inspired Sir Walter Scott to pen his epic 1810 poem The Lady of the Lake. Tigh Mor sits about a mile east of Loch Katrine and was well situated in the 19th century to pick up passing trade from tourists en route to see the famous loch. When it was built as a hotel in 1849, it had a fairytale-like appearance with its imposing towers and ‘candle snuffer’ coned roofs. Despite later additions, and a restoration in the 1990s which saw it turned into holiday a...

Burchell's zebra mother and foal in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, South Africa by Richard Du Toit. Happy Mother's Day! On Mother's Day, we're looking at a Burchell's zebra mother and foal. An interesting fact that zebras can walk within 20 minutes of being born, but they still need help from mum. For the first two days after the foal is born, the mother will keep it close by and limit contact with other zebras, so the foal gets to know her by sight, smell and sound. Over the next year, the foal will follow its mother, learning what to eat, where to migrate in the dry and rainy seasons, and how to avoid predators. Those might not be the exact skills your mum taught you, but she surely played a part in your survival and growth - so be sure to wish her a happy Mother's Day today.

Historic nursery land in Emerald Lake Park, Victoria Goodbye, Autumn! It's the start of the March when every brown and dark crevices of the nature begins to turn green. If you are a fan of a bright sky, lush green grass and clear blue water, then its time to get excited as we are going to welcome the first day of SPRING with open arms and warms hugs! (If only we could physically embrace it). Its the time of year when the nature takes a three sixty turn and exhibit its beautiful colors. T here’s no better place to witness that change than here in Emerald Lake Park.   The area of the popular park we’re spotlighting today was originally part of the historic Nobelius Nursery, which started during the 1880s by Carl Axel Nobelius. Because the ground was rich in soil, agricultural and horticultural growth was plentiful (particularly with fruit trees), allowing Nobelius to have 23 employees by 1899. Today, the ‘Nobelius Heritage Park’ manages to preserve a number of histori...

A polar bear sow and her cubs in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Three cheers for polar bears! February 27 is International Polar Bear Day, an observance created to bring attention to the important role these alpha predators play in the Arctic ecosystem. Though polar bears aren’t endangered - their current conservation status is ‘vulnerable’ - these magnificent beasts have become a sort of mascot for the race to slow the melting of Arctic sea ice. The Arctic ice is crucial to the bear's survival, as they hunt the ringed seals that bob up through holes in the ice. As Arctic ice decreases, the polar bear's hunting ground does too. ( © Steven Kazlowski/Minden Picture)

"Dawn of Acadia National Park" Maine, USA Off the Atlantic Ocean, Mount Desert Island in Maine, USA, is surrounded by fjord coastlines and boasts rich forests and mountains.  The island became a national park 101 years ago today.  Today, it is a scenic spot visited by as many as 2 million people a year… This Acadia National Park is located in the state of Maine, bordering Canada and the easternmost point of the United States.  Cadillac Mountain, located east of the island, is the first place in the United States to see the morning sun and is also known as a famous spot for sunrise. ( © emptyclouds / Getty Image)

"Stoneman Bridge over the Merced River" California, USA The valley of Yosemite National Park in California, USA has eight arch bridges built in the early 20th century.  The Stoneman Bridge on the Merced River is one of them… Stoneman Bridge is one of three bridges spanning the Merced River.  A spectacular view point overlooking the granite dome called "Half Dome", which can be said to be the symbol of Yosemite Park. (© Ron_Thomas / E + / Getty Image)

Pilgrims throwing wind horses into the air above Ganden Monastery for the New Year in Tibet, China Wind horses carry wishes for a new year For the first day of Losar, or the Tibetan New Year, we're paying a visit to these Buddhist pilgrims at the Ganden Monastery in Lhasa, Tibet. Losar is celebrated for 15 days, but most events occur in the first three days. They include wishing family members a prosperous year, praying at monasteries or temples, exchanging gifts, burning incense, chanting, wrestling, horse racing, and more. Celebrations for the new year end with Chotrul Duchen, or the Butter Lamp Festival. The pilgrims in this image are releasing prayer flags called 'wind horses' or lungtas, a ritual they perform during Losar and during the rest of the year as well. Upon releasing the prayer flags, the pilgrims ask the mountain deity to 'increase their fortune like the galloping of a horse and expand their prosperity like the boiling over of milk'. ( ©...

Statue of Shivaji in Solapur, Maharashtra. Shivaji was known for his administrative excellence and his organised civil rule having well-structured administration. During his reign in the latter sixteen hundreds, Shivaji had both alliances and disputes with Moghul rulers. Capturing many forts and building many others, he is also remembered for his impressive naval fleet, the first of its kind in the Maratha empire. The first use of the term ‘Chhatrapati’ (emperor) with reference to Shivaji, was in 1674 at Rajgad, the capital of his empire, where his fort still stands testimony to his success. ( © Dinodia Photo/Getty Image )

Lahori Gate of the Red Fort, Delhi.  Entrance to the Red Fort, Delhi It was on this day in 1931, that the city of Delhi was officially inaugurated as the capital of British territories in India, while the name ‘New Delhi’ was first used in 1927. Two decades earlier, in 1911, the British had made the decision to transfer the capital from Kolkata (then called Calcutta) to Delhi. New Delhi remained the capital of India after independence, and the partition of the country in 1947. The Lahori Gate of the Red Fort, featured on today’s homepage, is a significant landmark of the city of Delhi. While the fort served as the residence of the Mughal emperors for over 200 years, it is today used as the venue from where the prime minister addresses the nation on occasions like Independence Day. ( © powerofforever/iStock/Getty Images Plu)

"Mt. Fuji seen from Lake Yamanaka", Yamanashi Prefecture. Today is "Emperor's Birthday" and "Mt. Fuji Day". "Mt. Fuji seen from Lake Yamanaka" Yamanashi Today is Emperor's Birthday and Mt. Fuji Day.  This is an anniversary established from the 2nd (Fu) 2 (Ji) 3 (Mr.) linguistics.  From this year, it has been a national holiday as "Emperor's Birthday", but until now, all public high schools have been closed as "Mt. Fuji Day" only in Shizuoka Prefecture at the foot of Mt. Fuji ... Mt. Fuji has five lakes at its foot, and Lake Yamanaka is one of them.  It boasts the largest area of ​​Fuji Five Lakes and is located at the highest point.  Mt. Fuji became a World Heritage Site in 2013, and Fuji Five Lakes are also registered as a World Heritage Site. ( © Nyoman Sundra / GettyImage )

People ice fishing on Lake Gard in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Elephanta Island caves near Mumbai, Maharashtra. Take a step into Elephanta Caves It's the day leading up to Maha Shivratri, we take you to the UNESCO world heritage site of the Elephanta Caves. A short ferry ride away from Mumbai’s Gateway of India takes you to Elephanta Island, where the caves, dating back to the 2nd century BCE depict various forms of Shiva and Parvati, as well as some Buddhist stupas. Most of what you see at the caves is carved out of solid basalt rock. The 20-foot Trimurthi Sadashiva (Three faced Shiva) is the most prominent carving, while Natraj (God of dance) and Yogishwara (God of Yoga) are also celebrated attractions on Elephanta Island. (© Andrey Khrobostov/Alamy Stock Phot)

Walk through a mountain top in Chamonix, France Where is this magical place?  Walk through a mountain top in Chamonix, France Aiguille du Midi in eastern France is one of many peaks in the Mont Blanc massif, an Alpine range that stretches across the border into Italy and Switzerland. In 1909, an aerial tramway was proposed to take tourists from Chamonix, the valley town below, to the top of Aiguille du Midi – a plan finally realised in 1955. The cable cars and viewing platform were upgraded most recently in 2012, and a new feature called ‘Step into the Void’ was added. It allows tourists to stand in a glass room jutting out from the mountain. ( © Jakub Połomski / Offse )

In 1988, a surprising secret was discovered when a new shopping mall was built in the city of Cartagena.  The remains of this ancient Roman theater have been found buried underground and have been hidden there for centuries, part of which is covered by the city's ancient cathedral and rest area.  Since then, the theater has been carefully restored and completed in 2003.  In addition, the theater can accommodate 6000 audiences at a time.  (© Luis Davilla / Getty Images)

Birch avenue near Uffing am Staffelsee, Bavaria, Germany. Zapfig is g'worn The first rays of the day pass through the frozen branches of birch trees-you can admire the breathtaking ice landscape near Uffing am Staffelsee on Stafford Lake, where we will guide you today.  Uffing am Staffensee is a city in the Upper Bavaria of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The city is located 70 kilometers south of the capital of the state of Munich and covers an area of ​​43 square kilometers.  Staffelsee invites you to take a walk not only in the summer.  Put on warm clothes, enjoy the fresh air, and admire the views of its icy birch lake.  The lake covers an area of ​​about eight square kilometers and has a maximum depth of 40 meters.  Seven tree-lined islands make it the richest island in the Alps. ( © Reinhard Schmid / eStock Phot )

The interior of the Great Temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt. It's not always sunny in Abu Simbel… …but when it is, it's pretty spectacular. This tiny lakeside settlement's Great Temple of Ramesses II was positioned on the orders of that powerful pharaoh so the inner sanctum (in this picture, that's the small room at the very back) is lit by the sun only twice a year. On February 22 and October 22 (thought to be Ramesses' coronation and birth dates, respectively), the first light of dawn illuminates the sanctuary and three statues within: one of Ramesses, one of the sun god Ra, and one of the chief god Amun. A fourth statue depicting the underworld figure Ptah is permanently shrouded in shadow. The temple is one of a pair resting on the man-made Lake Nasser's shores, the other honouring the pharaoh's wife Nefertari. When the Nile was dammed to create the lake in the 1960s, the whole complex was painstakingly moved to higher ground. While it...

The "Lion Lion" Kenya, Samburu Nature Reserve It's Cat's Day !!! Today is Cat Day on February 2 (Nyan) 2 (Nyan).  As you can see, this is an anniversary only for Japan, but there are nationwide cat transfer events, local cat protection events, and other cat related events… This is Samburu Nature Reserve in Kenya, Africa.  Lion children are playing around.  Even the lion of the beast is a cat.  It is such a cute figure when small. ( © Mark C. Ross / Getty Image)

Malham's night sky, North Yorkshire, UK. Stars in the night sky Light pollution can cause trouble for astronomy enthusiasts who want to see the galaxy.  But for those who are preparing to go out in warm clothes on these dark winter nights, some of our national parks offer great views.  Our homepage picture was taken in the village of Malham in Yorkshire Dales National Park, which, along with North York Moore National Park, offers the best night sky in the UK. Now the fifth annual Dark Sky Festival, low-light pollution and clear vision provide future astronomers with the opportunity to see up to 2,000 stars at once without street lights.  In some places you can see our galaxy, the Milky Way, with the naked eye and through the park, you will get great views of the night sky.  There are also ghost walks, night pulls, moonlight canoeing, and mountain biking, which are suitable for those brave quasi-astronists, while others may want to relax and enjoy the sta...

Feature film scenes on screens in the mirror hall of the Deutsche Kinemathek at Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany. A festival of film !!!! At the beginning of the Berlin International Film Festival, Berlinale for short, we will prepare you for this cultural highlight in the capital with a recording from the Deutsche Kinemathek in Berlin.  While more than 400 feature films will be competing for the Golden Bear at the 70th Berlinale from February 20 to March 1, visitors to the Museum of Film and Television opened in 2000 can learn about the history of German film. In addition to a permanent exhibition, which also includes the "Hall of Mirrors" shown on our homepage, a whole series of special exhibitions are shown.  Numerous exhibits such as film posters, photos, film costumes, sound and written documents and props provide an excellent overview of film history.  During the Berlinale, special exhibitions will also be presented to accompany the film festival's retrosp...

"Carnival giant puppet", Olinda, Brazil.