We invite you to explore the Gallery and see if you can spot a few themes.
In the course of designing the Gallery, several consistent motifs emerged: relationships, spectacular creatures, and magical places. Here are a few highlights.
All photography provided by Scott Friedman
altruistic breach
Humpback whales have increasingly been documented protecting other animal species from marauding killer whales, and the phenomenon appears to be species-wide and global. Complex songs (especially from males), diverse hunting repertoires, and enthusiastic surface behaviors make for thrilled snorkelers and whale watchers the world around.
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enchanted forest
Forests serve as the lungs of the Earth, and are our planet's dominant terrestrial ecosystem. They confer countless benefits on our lives, as well as the lives of so many other living things. Research is increasingly demonstrating fascinating ways through which trees actually communicate with one another, and heal themselves. They are as worthy of our gratitude and protection as they are of our wonder.
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gilded lilly
Travel to tropical locales is usually done for the purpose of vacation and leisure, often with a focus on beachgoing activities. Native flora, however, often accents the beauty of the place.
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GLASS NUDIBRANCH
There are over 3000 species of nudibranchs, each more looney than the last. Variations in color, size, surface features and camouflage make for a diverse array of bejeweled natural treasures.
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photo by Craig Rudnick
majestic octopus
On one sublime night in the Caribbean, this curious and bold octopus spent 45 minutes interacting directly with us and displaying dance moves only possible if you've got 8 legs.
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sand and sea
What a detailed texture in the photo of this sand dune. A natural elemental feel comes from a soothing pattern and color.
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elegance in full flourish
A breathtaking display of iridescent blues and greens—each feather of this stunning peacock was a shimmering universe of color. A moment of elegance, captured in full flourish.
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the yellowstone experience
Yellowstone National Park is home to magnificent wildlife as well as over half of all of Planet Earth's geysers, all within the 70-mile wide caldera of a supervolcano. Few places offer such a visceral awareness of being upon a planet.