Mount Bromo, Indonesia
Photograph by Helminadia Caryati
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Taken in the morning at Mount Bromo, East Java, Indonesia



Portrait, Brazil
Photograph by Geralyn Shukwit
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Christiane, a child of the "roofless" movement in Salvador, Brazil. A beautiful spirit living a life not hers by choice, but she brings love and light to all around her.



Svartifoss, Iceland
Photograph by Giacomo Ciangottini
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Svartifoss (Black Fall) is surrounded by the dark lava columns that gave rise to its name. The hexagonal columns were formed inside a lava flow that cooled extremely slowly, giving rise to crystallization. Skaftafell National Park, Iceland.



Monkeys, Indonesia
Photograph by Suhaimi Abdullah
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The wild offspring stares while the elders rummage through a pile of rubbish for food in Tawangmangu, Solo, Indonesia.



Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Photograph by Ignazio Sciacca
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After spending two months in the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro with carioca people, samba, and lots of caipirinhas, finally there was a perfect day to go up to Sugarloaf Mountain and take this picture.



Petra, Jordan
Photograph by Bhaven Jani
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Petra, the magical ancient land in Jordan, turns almost mystical by night. Candle lamps guide visitors down the mile-long Siq, and when you reach Al Khazneh, it is overwhelming to see this sight. People are gathered around these candles spread out in front of the Treasury while musicians play soulful music.



Buick, Cuba
Photograph by James Kao
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The National Highway in Cuba has many stretches where you will not see another car for miles. Then when you do see one, it is an old classic like this 1950s Buick, which looks at home on the open road with the Cuban landscape of fields and mountains in the distance.



Claustral Canyon, Australia
Photograph by Carsten Peter, National Geographic
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Veteran guide John Robens (at far left) leads a soggy team through a moss-covered passage in Claustral Canyon, a few hours' hike from their exit point. Canyoneering is all about the serendipity of discovery, he says. "You walk for miles and suddenly you find yourself in this magical spot."



Mountain Biker, South Africa
Photograph by Guy Anderson, Your Shot
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The town of Hilton in South Africa is known for its misty weather, which came out in full force for an annual mountain bike classic. The unusually wet winter's day challenged competitors with muddy tracks, low visibility, and an icy wind. I battled to just keep my camera dry, and after failing to obtain sharp images through the haze, I took a step back and framed this shot, which captures the adventurous rider tackling the harsh environment.



Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Photograph by George Steinmetz, National Geographic
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On the eastern margin of Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, expedition cars attempt to cross the flats after flooding from heavy March rains.