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"Victoria Falls and Rainbow" Zambia by  Dietmar Temps. A place where rainbows meet! Victoria Falls is a large waterfall located in the middle of the Zambezi River, which flows through the southeastern part of the African continent.  Located on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, it is also a World Heritage Site alongside the Iguazu Falls in South America and is a World Heritage Site.

The April full moon, or pink moon, rises over St Michael's Mount, Cornwall, England by Simon Maycock. Once in a pink moon! We're seeing a vivid 'pink moon' rise above St Michael's Mount - a granite-encrusted isle connected to the rugged peninsula of Cornwall, England, by sandy flats and a man-made causeway that submerge at high tide. The same order of monks that established France's Mont-Saint-Michel built a church and priory here in the 12th century. In ensuing centuries of war, the insular monastic outpost was fortified into the imposing castle we see today. Privately purchased in 1659, the mount was opened to the public in 1954 - and is still managed by members of the family that bought it over 350 years ago. This photo may give the moon a somewhat salmon tint, but the term 'pink moon' doesn't arise from its colour, nor from any place near the Cornish shores. The April full moon is called the pink moon because Native Americans associa...

Sunrise in Angkor Wat, Cambodia Sunlight at Angkor Wat Angkor Wat is Angkor's most famous Buddhist temple, which explains a lot, because Angkor Archeological Park is actually a collection of 398 square kilometers of historical temples and related holy places, just outside Siem Reap, Cambodia.  If you happen to be there during the spring equinox in Angkor Wat, then arrive before sunrise.  During the autumnal equinox, the sun aligns with the top of the main tower of Angkor Wat, then rises to a higher sky, ushering in longer days and shorter nights.  Of course, if this photo has any indications, every sunrise in Angkor Wat is spectacular.

Loughrigg Tarn sunrise, Ambleside, Lake District Boundless beauty of sun and mirror in the fells! As the sun rises on Loughrigg Tarn, in the heart of the Lake District, you can see why the poet William Wordsworth likened it to Italy’s Lake Nemi, describing it as “Diana’s looking glass … round, clear and bright as Heaven”. This small, nearly circular tarn just north of Windermere reflects surrounding fells in its clear waters which, in the summer, are decorated with water lillies. Of the 16 lakes in the Lake District, only one is actually called a lake – that’s Bassenthwaite Lake. All the others are “meres” or “waters”. And then there are numerous smaller tarns like this one - "tarn" is derived from the Old Norse word for pool. While Loughrigg Tarn, nestled beneath Loughrigg Fell near the popular tourist destinations of Grasmere and Ambleside, is considered one of the Lakes’ hidden treasures, it’s pretty accessible as it is one of the lowest tarns in the national p...

The Joan of Arc Monument at Riverside Park in Manhattan Joan charges Riverside Park! Sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington was unusual for her era - a successful female artist. In 1910, she first exhibited a version of her Joan of Arc statue at the Salon in Paris, a prestigious art exhibition dating from the 1600s. But she only earned honourable mention because the exhibition’s judges didn’t think a woman working alone could create a sculpture of that magnitude. Paris’ loss is Manhattan’s gain, as the American city soon commissioned a new Saint Joan for display at Riverside Park. These kind of stories, we enjoy sharing on International Women’s Day. Here, the real conquerors are the women who have held their ground and remained invincible despite all the criticisms and objections.

"Tenerife Island Sea of ​​Clouds", Canary Islands, Spain You a re looking at  Spain's World Heritage Site . This is Tenerife, Canary Islands.  Although it is Spanish territory, the closest place is Morocco.  Spanish territory in the Atlantic Ocean off the African continent.  Mount Teide, known as the volcanic island, is Spain's highest mountain, rising ... The area around Mount Teide is protected as Teide National Park and is a World Heritage Site.  Below the sea of ​​clouds, the lava surface extends.  The environment is similar to Mars, so it is a base for Mars research. ( © MikeMareen / iStock / Getty Images Plu)

Panorama of the Alps under the snow, France Still a little winter! Winter has been very mild this year.  Maybe a little too much.  Snowball battles have become rare and hot chocolates were not as necessary as usual.  Strangely, we are a little disappointed not to have been able to take advantage of this atmosphere so mild in winter, as paradoxical as it is.  Little cocooning warm on Sunday morning when the flakes fall deafly on the ground.  No fogging while exhaling icy winter air. Winter warm  dishes rich in fat and comfort did not really taste the same either this winter.  A bit like drinking a Spritz while it is raining;  it's just not the same. So to compensate, we offer you this splendid view of the Alps under the snow which, we hope will make you feel this winter heat, as there is no  other.  And if you suddenly have a desire for melted Savoyard cheese, you have all our blessing! (© Beatrice Preve / Alamy Stock Phot)...

"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)

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'. ( ©...

"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 )

A heart-shaped hole in the rock formation of Calanques de Piana in Corsica, France.

Brighton Jetty in Brighton, Adelaide, Australia

Sunlit volcanic ridges, Eyjafjallajökull Iceland.

Mount Diablo State Park, California.

First Sunrise of 2020 at Mount Fuji, Japan.

The Callanish Stones, Isle of Lewis, at sunset. The 5,000 years old Callanish Stones are standing tall in the west coast of Lewis, Scotland.   The monoliths rows stretch in a form of a circle. ultimately  shape into a rudimentary cross. The center  is occupied with a tomb which is guarded by these stones. The 12 feet tall mysterious Lewisian Gneiss have yet to reveal their secret. The fictional Craigh na Dun from the famous series Outlander is inspired by the Callanish Stones of Isle of Lewis. The site of the stones is open for the visitors and people come here and touch these stones to know the tales behind them. You will hear a number of tales about the stones whenever you have a chance to visit them.