Moon Rock Formation Joshua Tree National Park

The bright white moon rises up in the evening sky over a series of smooth rock formations in Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA.

The smooth lines of rock formations strut up towards the blue sky and bright moon at dusk in Joshua Tree National Park in the State of California, USA.There are many of these rock formations in Joshua Tree National Park, moulded by Mother Nature through wind and rain....

Forest Color Algonquin Provincial Park

The forest is an array of color as you drive along Highway 60 through the picturesque Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada.

Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada is a picturesque place throughout the entire year but when the forest changes with the Autumn season, the color is outstanding. Reds, yellows, greens, browns and oranges make up the forest which will eventually look barren when all the leaves fall to the forest floor....

Ski Area Pyrenees Mountain Pass

The ski area of Pas de la Casa on the border of Andorra and France along a mountain pass located in the Pyrenees.

The ski area of Pas de la Casa in the tiny principality of Andorra is situated along a Pyrenees mountain pass on the border with France. Andorra is a tiny landlocked principality, only 468 square kilometers in size with a population of a little over 80,000, surrounded by France and Spain....

Lake Pukaki Mountain Scenery New Zealand

An incredible view of the scenery that surrounds Lake Pukaki, the mountain ranges of Mt. Cook and the Southern Alps on the South Island of New Zealand from the road side.

Looking across at the scenery from a viewpoint on the South Island of New Zealand, you can see as far as the Southern Alps and Mt. Cook which are camouflaged by the white billowy clouds that sit atop these mountain ranges....

Granada Andalucia Sunset Cloud Formations

The cloud formations spiral over the landscape in bright yellow hues at sunset in the City of Granada in Andalucia, Spain in Europe.

The cloud formations create magnificent patterns above the City of Granada in Andalucia, Spain and are spectacular as the bright yellow colors from the sunset enhance them. The sun has almost disappeared behind the hills leaving behind its radiance as night begins to fall over the City of Granada....

Bridge Landscape Avignon Provence France

The Saint Benezet Bridge on the Rhone River in Avignon, Provence in France has an aromatic lavender field making up the landscape in the forefront.

Although there are only four arches left on the Saint Benezet bridge which crossed the Rhone river at Avignon, Provence, it still houses the little Chapelle St. Nicolas. The 12th century bridge is better known as the Pont d'Avignon of the famous song 'Sur le pont d'Avignon....

Sunset Picture Te Werahi Beach New Zealand

From the hills of Cape Reinga in New Zealand, visitors have stunning views of Te Werahi Beach and the Tasman Sea. During a typical west coast sunset, the scenery is ignited and the grasses glow in the golden light.

A well formed track leading from the famous a hrefphotoscape-reinga.htmCape Reingaa, near the northern most point of a hrefphotosnew-zealand-pictures.htmNew Zealanda, follows the West Coast around rocky bluffs to Te Werahi Beach....

Crimson Poppies Picture Bouches Du Rhone

Crimson poppies growing on the side of a hill among the terraced grape vines in the Bouches du Rhone area of Provence in France.

The wild crimson poppies can be found growing in many spots around France rearing their gentle flower heads as they sway in the breeze. On the terraced slopes of Provence, the poppies are companions to the grape vines near the town of Montcalm in the Bouches du Rhone area....

Church Belfry Guadalest Town Comunidad Valenciana

A winding road up the mountainside takes you to the ruins of the Castle of Guadalest and the church belfry in the town of Guadalest in Comunidad Valenciana, Spain.

Atop the rock cliffs sits the white washed church belfry which overlooks the town of Guadalest in Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. Many tourists that come to Guadalest visit the belfry and explore the ruins of the Castle of Guadalest which are scattered across the landscape....

Cow Breeds Pyrenees Mountain Pass Catalonia

Snow covered peaks tower over Bonaigua Pass in the Pyrenees in Catalonia, Spain where breeds of cow lounge about in the green mountain grass.

Two cows lounge around on the lush green fields of Bonaigua Pass in the Pyrenees mountain range in Catalonia, Spain while another wanders about with others scattered across the hillsides. These breeds of cow have free range in this pass and have become well adapted to the mountainous terrain....

Romanesque Architecture Monastery Aragon Spain

The Romanesque architecture of the Monastery of San Juan de la Pena in Aragon, Spain is an excellent example of 10th and 11th century craftmanship.

The Romanesque architecture of the Monastery of San Juan de la Pena in Aragon, Spain highlights the historic buildings dating back to the 10th and 11th centuries. Built during the years 920 to 1025, the monastery under the rock has some lovely arched windows that have survived through the years....

Etang De Vaccares Salt Water Lagoon Provence

The Etang de Vaccares in the Rhone Delta is a salt water lagoon in the Parc Naturel Regional de Camargue in Provence, France.

The Etang de Vaccares in the Parc Regional de Camargue, Provence in France is the largest of the lakes in the Camargue region. This salt-water lagoon, in the Rhone delta, is a haven for migratory birds, a place they can rest and eat before the long flight to warmer climates....

Yellow Eyed Penguin Bird Watching New Zealand

Bird watching around Dunedin, New Zealand is fascinating especially when it consists of watching the Yellow Eyed Penguin on the beaches.

A Yellow-eyed Penguin makes his way up the beach on his way back home from a day of fishing near Dunedin, New Zealand. There is a special location near Dunedin which is set up for bird watching, but the journey in is a little strenuous and it is not appropriate for everybody....

Mountainous Landscape Sunset Provence France

At sunset, one can see how far the mountainous landscape of the Gorges du Verdon in Provence, France spans across the horizon.

The mountainous landscape of the Serre de Montdenier in the Gorges du Verdon in Provence, France is breathtaking during the sunset hours when the calming hues span the sky. After many warm summer days, which the Gorges du Verdon endures, a haze becomes apparent across the mountainous range in the backdrop....

Aerial View Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park Ontario Canada

The Ouimet Canyon, located in the Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park is 100 metres deep, 150 metres wide about two kilometers long and plays host to a variety of rare arctic dwelling plants.

As can be seen from this a hrefhttpwww.hickerphoto.comphotosaerial-pictures.htm aerial viewa of Ouimet Canyon in Ouimet Provincial Park, this is a very deep gorge. Located about 60km northeast of Thunder Bay, the Ouimet Canyon a hrefhttpwww.hickerphoto.comphotosprovincial-parks-of-canada.htm Provincial Parka...

Mount Rundle Winter Reflections 2nd Vermilion Lake Full Moon

A clear winter night with a full moon rising up over the Fairholme Range and Mount Rundle sheds reflections on the surface of a partially frozen 2nd Vermilion Lake at twilight in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.

2nd Vermilion Lake resembles a mill pond - its partially thawed surface so still and calm one a hrefphotoswinter-pictures.htm wintera evening with a hrefphotosreflection-pictures.htm reflectionsa of the bright a hrefphotosmoon-pictures.htm full moona...

Aerial Photo Arctic Ice Floe

An interesting aerial view of the ice on the Gulf of St Lawrence in Canada, which has formed on the salt water in arctic conditions.

Flying above the arctic ice floes of the Gulf of St Lawrence in Canada's Altantic Region you can clearly see many interesting ice formations. When salt water freezes, it begins as small needles of ice forming over the surface which incorporates the water but not the salt....

Canyon Sunset France

At sunset in the Verdon Canyon, one realizes what a masterpiece Mother Nature created in the Provence, France in Europe.

The rays from the sun turns the tops of the massive rock cliffs and beyond into a radiant natural wonder at sunset in the Verdon Canyon in the Provence, France. Stop, look and listen has a new meaning in the Verdon Canyon and is one that should exist at least once in everyone's life....

North Taranaki Bight Landscape New Zealand

The beauty of the landscape and coastline scenery that surrounds the North Taranaki Bight on the North Island of New Zealand.

Looking out over the coastline that surrounds the North Taranaki Bight on the North Island of New Zealand, the beauty of the water and the landscape is stunning. Green blanketed cliffs highlight the coastline that spans around the water for miles under the white billowy clouds taking over the blue New Zealand sky....

Rock Plant Picture Gorges Du Verdon Provence

A lovely rock plant softens the rugged terrain of the Gorges du Verdon in Provence, France in Europe as the sunlight glistens of the landscape.

A lovely rock plant with small, yellow a hrefphotosflower-pictures.htm titlephotos of flowers flowersa clings to the sharp, rugged rocks of the Gorges du Verdon in Provence, France. The limestone cliffs of the Verdon Canyon give the rock plants pockets of moisture so that they may thrive and flourish....

South Tyrol Presule Village Castle Italy

Presule Castle near the village of Presule, South Tyrol in Italy, is overshadowed by the Dolomites Mount Sciliar.

The Presule Castle near the village of Presule in the South Tyrol region of Italy, has the problem of being known by multiple names, due to the GermanItalian population of the South Tyrol. Schloss Prosels is the German version, Castello di Presule is Italian - but to add confusion the Italians also call it Castel Colonna....

Historic Monastery Rock Formations Picture

The Monastery de San Juan de la Pena against the rock formations in the Sierra de la Pena, Aragon in Spain is the picture of serenity and strength.

The unusual setting of the Monasterio de San Juan de la Pena nestled against the rock formations in the Sierra de la Pena, Aragon in Spain is quite symbolic. The serenity of the atmosphere around the Monastery, and the strength in the overhanging rock inspires visitors....

Soft Snow Mounds Austria Winter Sunlight

The soft mounds of snow which build up in the winter across the landscape of the Wildgerlos Valley in Austria, sparkle in the sunlight.

Many people do not find winter their favorite season, while others love the beauty of the snow as the sunlight sparkles off the peaks of snow mounds. In the Wildgerlos Valley in Austria during the winter months, the snow quickly builds and the mounds become deeper and much softer looking....

Surreal Coastal Sunset Picture West Coast Vancouver Island

A surreal picture of water swirling around rocks set deep along the sandy coastal shores of South Beach in the Pacific Rim National Park on the West Coast of Vancouver Island at sunset.

Hovering above a rocky islet along the a hrefhttpwww.hickerphoto.comphotoscoastal-photography.htm coastala shores of the Pacific Rim National Park on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, the sun casts a shimmering reflection of itself on the surface of the water....

Parc De La Jacques Cartier River Fall Scenery Picture Quebec

The Riviere Jacques-Cartier, known as the Jacques-Cartier River in English flows through the Parc de la Jacques-Cartier in Quebec, Canada. This image was taken during fall with leaves starting to change color to carpet the scenery in reds and golds.

The Riviere Jacques-Cartier, Jacques-Cartier River, is a river that runs through the Parc de la Jacques-Cartier in Quebec, Canada, and this view of the river was taken during a hrefhttpwww.hickerphoto.comphotosfall-pictures.htm falla...

Hoodoos Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument Utah

Panorama of a fascinating red rock formation in Devils Garden, the Hoodoos, of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument in Utah, USA

I always loved my time I spent photographing in the USA, especially in the Southwest. The landscape is unique and photogenic subjects can be found quit easy. I took this panorama photo of the Hoodoos, a red rock stone formation in Devils Garden of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument in Utah, USA, lightyears ago....

Wildlife Photo Polar Bear Hudson Bay Landscape

Wildlife around the Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba is plentiful and this beautiful photo of a Polar Bear shows how real it is.

With the blue colored water of the Hudson Bay in the background, a Polar Bear roams the rock cliffs allowing us to capture this photo. Winter is slowly starting to arrive around Churchill, Manitoba as the tundra starts to become frozen and the snowfall is ready to follow right behind it....

Denali Mountain Fall Lake Scenery Picture

Mountain fall scenery with snow covered Mount McKinley, Wonder Lake and colorful autumn landscape in Denali National Park in Alaska, USA.

For this moutain scenery photo of Mount McKinley I needed to hike up a mountain to show the form of Wonder Lake, as well as some of the nice fall colors we had at that time. The lake and the colors in the foreground give the image a bit of depth which was needed....

Seaside Thistles Coastal Landscape Cote D Azur

The mauve thistles growing across the landscape contrast with the red rocks of the coastal seaside along the Cote d'Azur in Provence, France.

The mauve flowers, commonly called Scotch thistles, grow abundantly along this section of the coastal landscape of the Esterel on the Cote d'Azur in Provence. The red volcanic rock originates from the Massif de Esterel, and over millions of years it has made its way down to the seaside of the Mediterranean....

Ice Frosted Trees Wilderness Landscape Austria

Across the wilderness landscape of the Wildgerlos Valley in Austria, winter brings a new appearance to the area when the trees become frosted with ice.

The sun twinkles off the tips of the ice frosted trees which are found throughout the wilderness of the Wildgerlos Valley in Salzburger Land, Austria. The landscape is beautiful at this time of year as each of the trees, the waterways and mountain peaks sparkle on a sunny winter day....

Blossom Spider Apricot Trees South Tyrol

This blossom spider seems to be checking out the pollen from the flower on the Apricot trees in Unterinnerhof in the South Tyrol, Italy.

The little spider visits the fully open blossom on the Apricot trees in Unterinnerhof in the South Tyrol in Italy. The stamens of the flower are loaded with pollen, so the insect will probably transfer some to another location after finishing up on this a hrefphotosflower-pictures.htm titlephotos of flowers flowera....

Inquisitive Beetle Insect Apricot Tree South Tyrol

This inquisitive beetle insect visiting the apricot trees and their blossoms seems too heavy for the delicate flower in the South Tyrol, Italy.

Nature provides the pollen and nectar from flowers and tree blossoms, such as the Apricot, which bees, insects, beetles and birds collect and distribute. The inquisitive green beetle, although looking too heavy for the task is fulfilling his job in an Apricot orchard in Unterinnerhof in the South Tyrol, Italy in Europe....

Beautiful Tuscan Villa Landscape Siena Tuscany Italy

An old villa compliments the beautiful Tuscan landscape which surrounds it, with rows of Cypress Trees and lush green fields in the Province of Siena, in the Tuscany Region of Italy.

The a hrefphotostuscany-pictures.htm Tuscanya is home to many different kinds of villas, some dating as far back as the time of the Romans. Many villas that are still inhabitable today however, date from the time of the Renaissance, starting in the 14th century....

Picture Of Aragon Spain Landscape

The landscape of Aragon, Spain is absolutely breathtaking with the Pyrenees Mountain Range in the backdrop and makes one picture worth a million words.

A picture of beauty taken at 858 meters from the Alto de Santa Barbara overlooking the landscape surrounding the village of Bailo (Bagues) in Huesca, Aragon in Spain. Acres of green fields and rolling hills make up the majority of the landscape of Aragon, Spain with the Pyrenees Mountain range in the background....

Tree Fern Lake Moeraki Glacier Highway New Zealand

A tree fern beautifies the banks of Lake Moeraki located along the Glacier Highway on the South Island of New Zealand.

On one side of Lake Moeraki along the Glacier Highway in New Zealand, white clouds hang over the hillsides while beautiful ferns and lime green colored plants adorn the other remaining shores. Lake Moeraki is a pristine region of New Zealand encompassed by wilderness, wildlife and rainforests in the centre of a world heritage area....

Lakeside Farmland Lake Hawea Central Otago

Lakeside farmland dotted with sheep grazing in the lush fields overlooking Lake Hawea in Central Otago on the South Island of New Zealand.

Many lakeside areas on the South Island of New Zealand have farmland adorning the landscape where the sheep spend their days grazing in the fields which flourish in the Central Otago sunlight. In this farm area, the sheep have a beautiful view overlooking Lake Hawea and the mountainous area which surrounds the lake....

Tuscany Landscape Province Of Siena Italy

A road winds its way across the Tuscany landscape in La Foce, Province of Siena in Italy, Europe with tall Cypress trees bordering the edges.

Beautiful manicured landscape in the Province of Siena in the Region of Tuscany in Italy, Europe is bordered by an assortment of trees and plant life. Alongside the road which zigzags its way across the lush green landscape, Cypress trees flourish as the road heads over the hill to places unknown....

Apricot Orchard South Tyrol Northern Italy

An Apricot orchard has trees in full blossom on a lovely Spring day in the South Tyrol in Northern Italy in Europe.

Although Italy is the third largest producer of apricots in the world - Turkey and Iran being number one and two - apricot trees can be seen in many countries of the world. Whether grown in orchards or in backyards, as long as the soil is well-drained, apricots seem to flourish during the Spring....

Western Brook Pond Cliffs Gros Morne NP Newfoundland

Hemmed in by sheer cliffs of the Long Mountain Range, Western Brook Pond is the largest lake in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, Canada.

Plunging to a depth of 165 metres, Western Brook Pond is cradled by the same ancient cliffs that were carved out by glaciers around a billion years ago. Above the water the cliffs tower to a giddying height of 600 metres with only the hardiest of plants holding on to the rocky cliff faces....

Scenic Notre Dame Coastline Sunset Newfoundland Canada

From a viewpoint below the Long Point Lighthouse there are stupendous views of Notre Dame Bay and the dramatic scenic coastline near the town of Twillingate - an ideal place to watch a stunning sunset.

A large inlet of the Altantic Ocean, Notre Dame Bay covers an area of 6000 square kilometres off the northern coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Its scenic coastline is punctuated by numerous coves and bays which are in turn fringed by picturesque cliffs....

Canoe Kluane Lake Panorama Landscape Photography

This landscape pictures with a canoe on Kluane Lake in the Yukon was chosen for the cover of my German panoramic nature and landscape book

Panoramic Stock Photo of a yellow canoe on Kluane Lake in the Yukon in northern Canada. it was one of those lucky shots. After a day of heavy rain, a day of shooting movie time lapses of clouds for a nature documentary, we decided to call it in a little earlier....

Quebec Wilderness Lac Monroe Mont Tremblant Park

Located to the west of Parc national du Mont Tremblant, in the Diable Sector, Lac Monroe is one of the most popular lakes for visitors to the park. Among the activities available are canoeing, and hiking the extensive network of wilderness trails.

Situated in the beautiful Parc national du Mont Tremblant, Lac Monroe offers an abundance of recreational opportunities.A basic campground is found on the shores of the lake - offering temporary waterfront real estate....

Beach Landscapes

The beautiful coastal landscapes of the the West Coast at Monro Beach in the South Island of New Zealand.

There are so many beautiful beach landscapes in New Zealand. The west coast of New Zealand has some of the most spectacular and rugged coastlines in the south pacific. This picture of Monro Beach in the South Island is just one of the beautiful beach landscapes with a combination of both soft sandy shores and rugged rocks....

Summit Mountain Waterfall Southern Labrador Wilderness

A helicopter lands near the summit amongst the wilderness on the mountain landscape near a waterfall that flows down the Mealy Mountains in Southern Labrador.

Surrounded by wilderness, a helicopter touches down near the summit of the Mealy Mountains in Southern Labrador, Canada where passengers can enjoy the beauty of a waterfall and the landscape. The summit of this mountain range is extremely tranquil except for the sound of the water rushing by and the wildlife calls....

Sierra De La Pena Landscape Huesca Aragon

The magnificent landscape of the Sierra de la Pena in Huesca, Aragon in Spain is the gateway to ancient monasteries.

Sierra de la Pena in Huesca, Aragon in north-east Spain is a scenic and historic area where the landscape spans for miles. The nearby village of Santa Cruz de la Seros is the location of the Cultural Park of San Juan de la Pena, where a combination of an outstanding ecosystem and monasteries definitely deserve a visit....

Tuscan Church Near Town Of Pienza Siena Tuscany Italy

A quaint Tuscan church built in the grassy undulating hills near the town of Pienza, in the scenic Province of Siena in Tuscany, Italy.

A small church is set into the Tuscan landscape with an unobstructed view of the rolling hills, the trees and farmland which surrounds it.This is the region of Chianti wines, cyprus, oak and evergreen trees, where a visitor can stumble across an old farmhouse, or in this case, an old Tuscan church....

Surreal Sunset Sky Killarney Provincial Park Ontario Canada

The surreal colour of sunset turns the sky to various shades of yellow high above the trees and still waters of George Lake in Killarney Provincial Park a popular park in Ontario, Canada. The beautiful landscapes of this area attract many artists.

As the sun sets on yet another day in Ontario Canada, the visitor is able to appreciate the surreal beauty of George Lake and its surroundings in a hrefhttpwww.hickerphoto.comphotoskillarney-provincial-park.htm Killarney Provincial Parka....

Pure Water

The pure water in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta and British Columbia, flows from thawing snow in the mountains and glacier fields.

The pure water of the Mistaya River flows from the rockies like life blood, depositing much needed moisture, and nutrients along the way. Flowing from its source, Peyto Lake it begins its journey from Bow Summit and eventually forces its way through the narrow and intricately carved walls of Mistaya Canyon before continuing on....

Gorges Du Verdon Cliffs France

The sun gradually starts to settle in after another long day of keeping the beauty of the cliffs alive in the Gorges Du Verdon in the Provence, France.

The cliffs of the Gorges Du Verdon in the Provence, France tower over the valley below as the sun glistens off the rock faces preparing for its daily descent. The sun keeps the lush green growth alive on the cliffs and gives the rock formations a glow of outstanding hues....

Spring Garden Blossoming Tulips Picture

In the garden outside the Prince of Wales Hotel in Ontario, Canada, Spring has arrived as the blossoming tulips adorn the entranceway to this elegant accommodation location.

Looking up at the tulips blossoming in the garden outside the Prince of Wales Hotel in Ontario, Canada, the stems appear as giants with beautiful colored heads sitting on top. When Spring arrives in the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, the tulips come up in masses and show the world their true beauty....