http://www.featurePics.com/Authors/Images6481.aspxLatest images and photographs you can purchase from adelaideCopyright 2005-2008, FeaturePics.comhttp://www.featurePics.com/Images/FeaturePicsLogo.gifhttp://www.featurePics.com/Authors/Images6481.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Rio-Janeiro-Bid-Summer-Olympics-1334456.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Rio-Janeiro-Bid-Summer-Olympics-1334456.aspxPhoto of Rio de Janeiro bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics -- The ferris wheel constructed in Rio de Janeiro as part of the city's campaign for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
]]>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:24:43 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Rio-Janeiro-Bid-Summer-Olympics-1334455.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Rio-Janeiro-Bid-Summer-Olympics-1334455.aspxImage of Rio de Janeiro bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics -- The ferris wheel constructed in Rio de Janeiro as part of the city's campaign for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
]]>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:24:38 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Michael-Archangel-Church-Kaunas-Lithuania-1331572.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Michael-Archangel-Church-Kaunas-Lithuania-1331572.aspxPicture of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Kaunas, Lithuania -- St. Michael the Archangel Church (Sv Mykolas archangelas baznycia), in Kaunas, Lithuania, was built in 1893 in Neo-Byzantine style as a military church for the army stationed at Kaunas Castle. During the Soviet period it was turned into an art gallery and in 1991 reopened as a Catholic church.
]]>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:43:39 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Michael-Archangel-Church-Kaunas-Lithuania-1331570.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Michael-Archangel-Church-Kaunas-Lithuania-1331570.aspxImage of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Kaunas, Lithuania -- St. Michael the Archangel Church (Sv Mykolas archangelas baznycia), in Kaunas, Lithuania, was built in 1893 in Neo-Byzantine style as a military church for the army stationed at Kaunas Castle. During the Soviet period it was turned into an art gallery and in 1991 reopened as a Catholic church.
]]>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:43:34 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Michael-Archangel-Church-Kaunas-Lithuania-1331571.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Michael-Archangel-Church-Kaunas-Lithuania-1331571.aspxPhoto of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Kaunas, Lithuania -- St. Michael the Archangel Church (Sv Mykolas archangelas baznycia), in Kaunas, Lithuania, was built in 1893 in Neo-Byzantine style as a military church for the army stationed at Kaunas Castle. During the Soviet period it was turned into an art gallery and in 1991 reopened as a Catholic church.
]]>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:24:57 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Tail-Varig-Airplane-1203237.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Tail-Varig-Airplane-1203237.aspxPicture of Tail of Varig airplane -- Tail of a Varig Airlines airplane, with the tail art adopted after its aquisition by Gol Airlines in 2007.
]]>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:41:41 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Tail-Varig-Airplane-1203236.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Tail-Varig-Airplane-1203236.aspxPhoto of Tail of Varig airplane -- Tail of a Varig Airlines airplane, with the tail art adopted after its aquisition by Gol Airlines in 2007.
]]>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:41:38 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Volvo-Ocean-Race-1151755.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Volvo-Ocean-Race-1151755.aspxImage of Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 -- Ericsson 4 in front of Copacabana Beach at the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009, as leg 6 started at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 11th 2009.
]]>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:39:49 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Volvo-Ocean-Race-1151677.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Volvo-Ocean-Race-1151677.aspxPicture of Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 -- Ericsson 4 in front of Copacabana Beach at the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009, as leg 6 started at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 11th 2009.
]]>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:37:51 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Volvo-Ocean-Race-1151756.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Volvo-Ocean-Race-1151756.aspxPhoto of Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 -- Ericsson 4 ahead of Ericsson 3 and Delta Lloyd at the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009, as leg 6 started at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 11th 2009.
]]>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:37:51 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Olaf-Church-Night-Tallinn-Estonia-1136672.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Olaf-Church-Night-Tallinn-Estonia-1136672.aspxPicture of St. Olaf's Church by night, Tallinn, Estonia -- A night view of St. Olaf's Church (Oleviste kirik) in the heart of Tallinn, Estonia's capital. Founded in the 12th century, this 15th century building was by then the tallest in the world, with a height of 159m. Although heavily bombed at the end of WWII, most of the historical part of Tallinn survived, and its unique preserved ensemble of medieval buildings and walls was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1997.
]]>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:37:34 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Drosera-Adelae-1136621.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Drosera-Adelae-1136621.aspxPhoto of Drosera adelae -- Commonly known as Adelaide sundew or lance-leaved sundew, Drosera adelae is an insectivore/carnivore plant native to Australia. Insects get trapped on the sticky, gland-tipped hairs of it leaves.
]]>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:36:21 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Forest-Trail-Curonian-Spit-Lithuania-964327.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Forest-Trail-Curonian-Spit-Lithuania-964327.aspxPicture of Forest trail, Curonian Spit, Lithuania -- Pine tree forest at a trail near Nida, largest town in the Curonian Spit (Kursiu Nerija), a 98km long, 0.4 to 4km wide, curved sand dune peninsula that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. The northernmost 53km belong to Lithuania, forming the Kursiu Nerija National Park, and the remaining part belongs to Russia's Kaliningrad region. Although Europe's highest moving dune is located here, existing vegetation plays an important role in holding the dunes' movements. This fragile ecosystem hosts a wide variety of animals, including 300 species of birds and big game such as elk and deer, all protected nowadays. About 70% of the park area is covered by forest, mostly conifers, about half of which is reforestation. The Curonian Spit was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000, as an outstanding example of a natural landscape that is under constant threat from natural forces (wind and tide).
]]>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:13:29 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Forest-Trail-Curonian-Spit-Lithuania-964326.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Forest-Trail-Curonian-Spit-Lithuania-964326.aspxPhoto of Forest trail, Curonian Spit, Lithuania -- Pine tree forest at a trail near Nida, largest town in the Curonian Spit (Kursiu Nerija), a 98km long, 0.4 to 4km wide, curved sand dune peninsula that separates the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. The northernmost 53km belong to Lithuania, forming the Kursiu Nerija National Park, and the remaining part belongs to Russia's Kaliningrad region. Although Europe's highest moving dune is located here, existing vegetation plays an important role in holding the dunes' movements. This fragile ecosystem hosts a wide variety of animals, including 300 species of birds and big game such as elk and deer, all protected nowadays. About 70% of the park area is covered by forest, mostly conifers, about half of which is reforestation. The Curonian Spit was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000, as an outstanding example of a natural landscape that is under constant threat from natural forces (wind and tide).
]]>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:13:26 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Lovebird-Chicks-824166.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Lovebird-Chicks-824166.aspxPhoto of Lovebird chicks -- Six lovebird chick siblings, ages between 25 and 33 days, cuddling together. These are peach-faced lovebirds (Agapornis roseicollis), which are very popular pets for their social and affectionate behaviour. Conceptual image for friendship, comfort and familiy bonds.
]]>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:12:39 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Fish-River-Canyon-Sunset-Namibia-669558.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Fish-River-Canyon-Sunset-Namibia-669558.aspxPicture of Fish River Canyon at sunset, Namibia -- Fish River Canyon, in Southern Namibia, is the second largest canyon in the world. It is about 160 km long, up to 27 km wide and up to 550 m deep. Earth crust movements over 500 million years ago cracked the land and began a process of glacial and river erosion that slowly shaped the canyon, exposing the many layers of sedimentary and igneous rock.
]]>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:22:33 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Fish-River-Canyon-Sunset-Namibia-653243.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Fish-River-Canyon-Sunset-Namibia-653243.aspxPicture of Fish River Canyon at sunset, Namibia -- Fish River Canyon, in Southern Namibia, is the second largest canyon in the world. It is about 160 km long, up to 27 km wide and up to 550 m deep. Earth crust movements over 500 million years ago cracked the land and began a process of glacial and river erosion that slowly shaped the canyon, exposing the many layers of sedimentary and igneous rock.
]]>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:44:38 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Fish-River-Canyon-Sunset-Namibia-653242.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Fish-River-Canyon-Sunset-Namibia-653242.aspxPicture of Fish River Canyon at sunset, Namibia -- Fish River Canyon, in Southern Namibia, is the second largest canyon in the world. It is about 160 km long, up to 27 km wide and up to 550 m deep. Earth crust movements over 500 million years ago cracked the land and began a process of glacial and river erosion that slowly shaped the canyon, exposing the many layers of sedimentary and igneous rock.
]]>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:44:27 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Thirsty-Land-632633.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Thirsty-Land-632633.aspxPicture of Thirsty land -- Cracked dry mud in lake bed during drought, with patches of water still left in the distance and sand dunes in the background. Taken in Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia, in one of the driest places in the world - it never rains here and water comes from far away mountains in the rainy season. Concept for global warming and climate change.
]]>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:48:07 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Quiver-Tree-616032.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Quiver-Tree-616032.aspxPicture of Quiver tree -- Close-up of the golden-yellow bark of a quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma), the national tree of Namibia. Its common name comes from the fact that the San people (bushmen) use its branches to make quiver for their arrows. The silvery powder that cover its forked branches reflect the sun and its fibrous trunk help keep it cool. The scales in its trunk can be very sharp. Quiver trees can live up to 300 years and may reach a height of 9m. They grow in the rocky desert highlands of Namibia and South Africa. Global warming is threatening this species, as scientific observations have already alerted.
]]>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:14:01 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Okavango-Delta-Sunset-597553.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Okavango-Delta-Sunset-597553.aspxPicture of Okavango Delta Sunset -- A golden sunset reflecting on the waters filled with lily pads of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. An image that transmits calmness and relaxation in a beautiful environment.
]]>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:36:12 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Chrysanthemum-516674.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Chrysanthemum-516674.aspxPics of Chrysanthemum -- An extreme macro shot of a red, orange and yellow chrysanthemum (Dendranthema gradiflora), with an abstract feel due to the very shallow depth-of-field.
]]>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:42:11 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Quiver-Tree-516673.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Quiver-Tree-516673.aspxPicture of Quiver tree -- Quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma) is the national tree of Namibia. Its common name comes from the fact that the San people (bushmen) use its branches to make quiver for their arrows. The silvery powder that cover its forked branches reflect the sun and its fibrous trunk help keep it cool. The scales in its trunk can be very sharp. Quiver trees can live up to 300 years and may reach a height of 9m. They grow in the rocky desert highlands of Namibia and South Africa. Global warming is threatening this species, as scientific observations have already alerted.
]]>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:41:54 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Inflorescence-Vriesea-Bromelia-516672.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Inflorescence-Vriesea-Bromelia-516672.aspxPicture of Inflorescence of Vriesea bromelia -- Inflorescence of a hybrid of the Vriesea carinata, or lobster claw, a bromelia originally from the subtropical rainforests of southern Brazil.
]]>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:40:47 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Orange-River-Namibia-South-Africa-Border-485408.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Orange-River-Namibia-South-Africa-Border-485408.aspxPicture of Orange River, Namibia - South Africa border -- Cliffs by the Orange River, the longest river in South Africa, at the border between South Africa and Namibia. Orange River rises in the Drakensberg Mountains, along the border between South Africa and Lesotho, and flows 2200 km westwards to the Atlantic Ocean. Deposits of alluvial diamonds are found along the Orange River, but hydro-electricity is another important economic use of the Orange, which is also popular for recreational canoeing in summer.
]]>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:30:06 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Aukstaitija-National-Park-Lithuania-Pics-477324.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Aukstaitija-National-Park-Lithuania-Pics-477324.aspxPics of Aukstaitija National Park, Lithuania -- Forest trail at Aukstaitija National Park, Lithuania. Digitally edited with Orton effect for a dreamlike look.
]]>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:30:14 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Sunset-Rio-Janeiro-Picture-477317.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Sunset-Rio-Janeiro-Picture-477317.aspxPicture of Sunset in Rio de Janeiro -- The sun sets behind the mountains in a summer evening, as seen from Arpoador Beach, in Rio de Janeiro, with the last sunrays reflecting on the ocean. Two famous landmarks of Rio de Janeiro - Pedra da Gavea (Gavea's Rock) and Morro Dois Irmaos (Two Brothers Hill) are silhouetted by the crepuscle. Watching the sunset from Arpoador Beach, overlooking Ipanema and Leblon beaches, is a highlight of any sunny summer day in Rio.
]]>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:25:22 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Rio-Janeiro-Sunset-Panorama-Picture-477319.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Rio-Janeiro-Sunset-Panorama-Picture-477319.aspxPicture of Rio de Janeiro sunset panorama -- The sun sets in Rio de Janeiro in a warm winter afternoon, creating a magical mountainous landscape, with Corcovado and the statue of Christ the Redeemer at center. Taken from Sugar Loaf Mountain.
]]>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:24:56 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Rio-Janeiro-Sunset-Panorama-Picture-477318.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Rio-Janeiro-Sunset-Panorama-Picture-477318.aspxPicture of Rio de Janeiro sunset panorama -- As the sun sets in Rio de Janeiro, awesome colors illuminate the sky and create a magical silhouette of the mountains, with Corcovado and the statue of Christ the Redeemer. Taken from Sugar Loaf Mountain.
]]>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:24:42 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/After-Storm-Pics-468244.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/After-Storm-Pics-468244.aspxPics of After the storm -- After a storm hit our campground in Namibia, there was an odd glow covering the scenery with awesome surreal colors.
]]>Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:14:48 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Dune-Namibia-Photos132641.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Dune-Namibia-Photos132641.aspxPhoto of Dune 45, Namibia -- As fierce winds slash hikers, dwarfed by the 170m-high dune, sunrise cast shadows on Dune 45 in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia. The red color is both from the early morning sun and the iron in the sand.
]]>Thu, 09 Nov 2006 08:45:39 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Sand-Dune-Namibia-Photos128701.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Sand-Dune-Namibia-Photos128701.aspxPhoto of Sand dune, Namibia -- Sunrise cast shadows on a sand dune in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia. You can see the wind blowing the sand on the edge. The red color is both from the early morning sun and the iron in the sand.
]]>Fri, 03 Nov 2006 23:34:37 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Palazzo-Vecchio-Florence-Pictures127127.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Palazzo-Vecchio-Florence-Pictures127127.aspxPicture of Palazzo Vecchio, Florence -- Palazzo Vecchio, at Piazza della Signoria, the heart of Florence, Italy. Piazza della Signoria has been the center of the city since the Middle Ages. The palace, formerly Palazzo dei Priori and Palazzo della Signoria, was the seat of the Republican government of Florence. When the government moved to the Pitti Palace, this buidling began to be called "Old Palace", or Palazzo Vecchio in Italian. Built during the 13th century, it was doubled in the 16th century, during the reign of the Medici ruler Duke Cosimo I, who lived there. When Florence was the capital of Italy in the 19th century, the Chamber of Deputies met at Palazzo Vecchio. Among other statues, a copy of Michelangelo s David is found in front of it. Its bell tower is the tallest in Florence, at 94m.
]]>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 13:59:33 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Green-Dream-Beach-Picture127093.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/Green-Dream-Beach-Picture127093.aspxPicture of Green Dream Beach - Alagoas, Brazil -- Sonho Verde Beach, located in the state of Alagoas, in Northeastern Brazil, is a wonderful place to bask in the sun, dip in the calm warm waters and eat regional food in one of its many beach kiosks. Sonho Verde means "green dream", a name that is highly adequate for this paradise, which is very popular among honeymooners.
]]>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 13:57:14 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36915.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36915.aspxImage of Amazons giant water lily -- The largest water lily in the world is the Vitoria Regia Victoria amazonica , a native of the Amazon River basin. Its round leaves may reach 2m in diameter and have a raised and pricky edge. When floating on the water it can sustain heavy weights, such as small animals. When it blooms, its petals are white and pink, opening during the day and closing at night. Its name is a tribute to the British Queen Victoria. The Amazon is a very delicate environment and many projects are trying to preserve it. Sales profits from this image will be sent to a preservation fund.
]]>Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:46:04 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36918.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36918.aspxPicture of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil -- The clear turquoise waters of one of Fernando de Noronhas beaches. Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago of volcanic origin 500km off the coast of Brazil. Most of the archipelago is a natural marine park, a santuary for birds, sea turtles and dolphins. Its clear waters give scuba divers great opportunities that rival the Caribbean seas.
]]>Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:45:29 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36901.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36901.aspxPhoto of Iceberg on Tracy Arm, Alaska -- A deep blue iceberg floating at Tracy Arm, Inside Passage, Alaska, USA.
]]>Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:42:12 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36902.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36902.aspxPicture of Portage Lake, Alaska -- The stillness of blue icebergs on Portage Lake at Bear Valley, Alaska, USA.
]]>Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:40:23 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36917.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36917.aspxPicture of Gunga Beach, Brazil -- Gunga Beach, located in the state of Alagoas, in Northeastern Brazil, is a wonderful long beach of soft sand in front of a warm green sea and surrounded by a coconut tree plantation. Provided with all amenities, it is a very popular vacation place for families.
]]>Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:39:30 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36898.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36898.aspxPicture of Osorno Volcano -- The impressive Osorno Volcano, 2660m high, Chile. Located between lakes Llanquihue and Todos los Santos, in the Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, this perfect-cone dormant volcano is one of the most famous attractions of Chiles Lake District. Vehicles can reach a mountain refugee and trails allow the ascent to the base of the ice cap, from where ice climbing gear is required to reach the top.
]]>Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:39:01 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/AlcazarSegoviaPhoto36899.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/AlcazarSegoviaPhoto36899.aspxPhotograph of Alcazar, Segovia -- The Alcazar is a fortress on top of a cliff overlooking the confluence of rivers Eresma and Clamores and the access to the medieval walled city of Segovia, in Spain. Built in the12th century, remodelled in the 15th century and reconstructed after a fire in the 19th century, it was the residence of the kings of Castile, and later a prison and a military school. It was here that Isabel - later the patroness of Columbus trip to the New World - was proclaimed Queen of Castile. This unique castle mixes gothic and romanesque styles, with some moorish influence in the interior, and its towers remind us of fairytarle castles. The old city of Segovia, with the Alcazar, the Cathedral and the Roman Aqueduct, was nominated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.
]]>Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:35:15 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36900.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36900.aspxImage of Dome of the rock, Jerusalem -- The Dome of the Rock, in Jerusalem, Israel, was erected by the Muslim ruler Abd el-Malik in the late 7th century. It is believed by Muslims to be the site from where Muhammad ascended to heaven. It was built on the same site as once stood the Temple of Solomon and the Second Temple. A sacred place for both Jewish and Islamic faiths.
]]>Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:34:19 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36913.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36913.aspxPicture of Amazon forest -- The worls largest rainforest, 7 million sq.km, Amazon forest is considered by many as our planets lung. The forest is shared by nine countries: Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Suriname, French Guiana and Guiana, but 60% of it are in Brazil. The soil however is very poor, so plants have adapted to this condition. Though home of mammals such as the jaguar and the capybara, its largest animal diversity is found in the tree tops, not only with birds, but also with monkeys, sloths and bats. The Amazon is a very delicate environment and many projects are trying to preserve it. Sales profits from this image will be sent to a preservation fund.
]]>Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:33:18 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36916.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36916.aspxPhoto of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil -- Sancho Bay, surrounded by cliffs, offers delicious emerald waters and is one of the most beautiful beaches of Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago of volcanic origin 500km off the coast of Brazil. Most of the archipelago is a natural marine park, a sanctuary for birds, sea turtles and dolphins. Its clear waters give scuba divers great opportunities that rival the Caribbean seas. Reached only by sea or by a steep ladder, Sancho is also one of Noronhas most secluded beaches.
]]>Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:30:32 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36914.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/image/image36914.aspxPhoto of Early morning in Galapagos -- Early morning rays on Leon Dormido rocks, in the Galapagos Islands. There are birds flying over the rocks, where they nest, and a rainbow in the background, at right. For its unique animal life that inspired Charles Darwins theory of evolution, the Galapagos were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
]]>Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:25:18 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/CanterburyCathedralPics17600.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/CanterburyCathedralPics17600.aspxImage of Canterbury Cathedral -- Canterbury Cathedral, in England, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Canterbury has been the seat of the spiritual head of the Church of England for nearly five centuries. The cathedral was founded in the 6th century by St. Augustine. The original Saxon church was destroyed by fire in 1067 and rebuilt again by the Normans in 1070. Later many additions created the current romanesque and gothic church, though some of its ancient stained glass windows date back to the 12th century they were removed as a precaution at the beginning of WW II . The Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered in the cathedral in 1170, under the orders of King Henry II. Soon his tomb became a place of pilgrimage and he was canonized a few years later. Geoffrey Chaucer set his famous Canterbury Tales about pilgrims on their way to Beckets shrine. King Henry IV and Edward the Black Prince, as well as numerous archbishops, are buried in the Cathedral.
]]>Fri, 07 Apr 2006 22:00:55 GMThttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/DuomoMilanPhoto17599.aspxhttp://www.FeaturePics.com/online/DuomoMilanPhoto17599.aspxPhotograph of Il Duomo, Milan -- Il Duomo, or Cathedral, is a fantastic church in the heart of Milan, Italy. Built from 1386 to 1813, this is one of the largest Gothic churches in the world, though Renaissance and Neoclassical styles are also present. Its fasade is decorated by 3400 human stone figures on all walls, a work on marble by the hands of artists from all over Europe. On its highest pinnacle, the guilded statue Madonnina shines above the cathedral.
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