In The Background Collection

A humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lifts its flukes as it feeds in the Lynn Canal, Inside passage with the Eagle Glacier and Coast Range in the background; Inside Passage, Alaska

Looking across the calm waters of Lake Bled at dawn to the church on Lake Bled Island and Bled Castle behind; Bled, Slovenia

Stars and the Milky Way over a Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Arid landscape in front of a ridge of rock formations with the glow of the sunset on the horizon and stars and the Milky Way over a Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia); Joshua Tree National Park

View from Ka anapali Beach at sunset with the Island of Lanai on the horizon, Maui, Hawaii, USA
View from Ka anapali Beach of the golden light over the ocean at sunset with the Island of Lanai on the horizon; Ka anapali, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Yosemite Falls and autumn foliage reflected in Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California, USA
Yosemite Falls and autumn foliage reflected in Merced River, Yosemite National Park; California, United States of America

Frost covered American bison on geothermally heated ground in winter, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Frost covered herd of American bison (Bison bison) one lying down and others standing as still as possible in the background to conserve energy on the relatively warm

Rookery of king penguins with snowy sheathbills on the shores of South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Colony of king penguins, Aptenodytes patagonicus, on South Georgia Island

Southern Ocean and icy mountain peaks, South Georgia Island, South Georgia, Antarctica
The Southern Ocean with ice boulders and the hazy snow covered mountain peaks in the background on South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Joshua Tree standing in front of a starry night sky, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) standing in front of a starry night sky with the orange glow of the sunset on the horizon; Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States of America

Yellow, Indian Paintbrush at Eagle Beach and Chilkat Mountains in the distance, Juneau, Alaska, USA
Field of wildflowers with yellow Indian Paintbrushes (Castilleja) at Eagle Beach with the snow capped Chilkat Range forming a mountain ridge against the pink sky; Juneau, Alaska

Foamy surf on the beach at sunset with Island of Lanai on the horizon, Ka anapali, Maui, Hawaii, USA
The sea surf foams as it rolls onto a beach with a view of the Island of Lanai and clouds in the distance at sunset; Ka anapali, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Bare lodgepole pine trees and snow-covered forest at Yellowstone Lake in winter, YNP, USA
Bare, lodgepole pine tree trunks (Pinus contorta) sticking up out of the snowy landscape in front of a snow-covered conifer forest in the morning fog in winter at Yellowstone Lake; Yellowstone

American bison grazing on the grasses on the open range, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Herd of American bison (Bison bison) grazing on the grasses on the open range in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

King penguins in small groups on the tundra with blowing snow, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) standing in small groups up on the wintry tundra with blowing snow, South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Colony of king penguins in groups on the tundra with blowing snow, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Colony of King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) standing in groups and lined up on the wintry tundra with blowing snow, South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Bare tree on mountainside with rain clouds over the plains, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, USA
Bare tree on rocky mountainside with large rain clouds over the plains in the distance; Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States of America

Rock of Cashel on the hilltop against a cloudy sky and Hore Abbey below, County Tipperary, Ireland
The ancient Rock of Cashel on the hilltop against a cloudy sky with Hore Abbey and the Tipperary countryside below; Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland

Pink tulips arranged in a glass vase on a counter in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Pink tulips arranged in a glass vase with blue and white ceramic button on the rim placed on a counter top with a green glass ball in behind; Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Sunlit rainbow over mountains in the Marsh Fork River Valley, Brooks Range, ANWR, Alaska, USA
A break in the summer rainstorm produces a rainbow downriver with a small area of the Marsh Fork River Valley lit up in the sun, while the rest remains overcast; Brooks Range

Divers and massive school of sardines in the waters off of Moalboal in Cebu, Philippines
Divers and a massive school of millions of sardines in the tropical waters off of Moalboal in Cebu; Central Visayas, Philippines

Star trails over Joshua Trees with a golden glow, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Star trails in a night sky over Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) with a golden glow behind the silhouetted horizon; Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States of America

Joshua Trees in front of rock formations at night, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) standing in front of rock formations under a starry night sky; Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States of America

Joshua Trees standing in front of a starry night sky, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) standing in front of a starry night sky with pink clouds; Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States of America

Haleakala Crater at sunset, Kula, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Haleakala Crater at sunset with clouds in the background, surrounded by volcanic mountains and rock formations; Kula, Maui, Hawaii, Untied States of America

Field with wildflowers including buttercups and lupines, Mendenhall Wetlands, SE Alaska, Alaska, USA
Field with wildflowers including buttercups (Ranunculus) and lupines (Lupinus) in the Mendenhall Wetlands with the Coast Mountains in the distance under a cloudy sky; Juneau, Southeast Alaska

Fireweed blooms and the Mendenhall Towers and Glacier, Tongass Forest, SE Alaska, Alaska, USA
Vibrant fireweed blooms (Chamaenerion angustifolium) in a wildflower meadow creates a stunning foreground to the majestic Mendenhall Towers

Beautiful sunset over the horizon from Ka anapali Beach, Lanai in the distance, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Beautiful sunset over the horizon from Ka anapali Beach with the Island of Lanai in the distance; Ka anapali, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Ocean waves at sunset from Ka anapali Beach with view of the Island of Lanai, Maui, Hawaii, USA
View of the ocean waves at sunset from Ka anapali Beach with the Island of Lanai on the horizon; Ka anapali, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Sailboats moored off shore with view of Island of Lanai at sunset, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Silhouetted sailboats moored in the tranquil water off the shore at sunset, with a view of the Island of Lanai from a beach at Lahaina; Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Silhouette of a Joshua tree standing in front of sunset, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Silhouette of a Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) standing in front of sunset with pink clouds; Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States of America

Star trails in a purple night sky over Joshua Trees, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA
Star trails in a purple night sky over Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia); Joshua Tree National Park, California, United States of America

Ocean waves on Ka anapali Beach at sunset with Island of Molokai on the horizon, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Ocean waves rolling over the large rocks at Ka anapali Beach at sunset with the Island of Molokai on the horizon in the distance; Ka anapali, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Ocean Surf and sandy beach at sunset along Ka anapali coast, Maui, Hawaii, USA
The tide rolls into a sandy beach at sunset along the Ka anapali coast of West Maui with a view of the Island of Lanai in the background; Ka anapali, Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Lodgepole pine trees in a snow covered landscape in winter at Yellowstone Lake, YNP, USA
Snow-covered lodgepole pine trees (Pinus contorta) in the morning fog at Yellowstone Lake; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

Lodgepole pine tree stumps in a snow covered landscape in winter at Yellowstone Lake, YNP, USA
Lodgepole pine tree stumps (Pinus contorta) sticking up out of the snow banks with a snow-covered landscape in the background in the morning fog in winter at Yellowstone Lake; Yellowstone National

American bison grazing at Swan Lake Flats in Fall, Electric Peak in background, YNP, Wyoming, USA
Bull bison (Bison bison) grazing on the open range below Electric Peak on Swan Lake Flat in the fall; Yellowstone National Park, United States of America

King penguins in groups standing on the tundra in a snow storm, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) standing together in groups on the tundra in a snow storm, South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia lit up at night
The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi (Sameba), a 21st Century traditional church located on Elia Hill in the historic neighborhood of Avlabari lit up at night; Tbilisi, Georgia

Rock of Cashel on the hilltop with birds flying against the cloudy sky, County Tipperary, Ireland
The ancient Rock of Cashel on the hilltop with two birds flying against the cloudy sky; Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland

Log cabin, snowy pines and mountains in Val Badia, Dolomites, Alto Adige Region, South Tyrol, Italy
Winter scene looking down a country road at a log cabin surrounded by snow covered pine trees in Val Badia at the foot of the Dolomites in the Alto Adige Region; San Cassiano, South Tyrol, Italy

Waves break in predawn hours at Valentia Island Lighthouse on Cromwell Point, Valentia, Ireland
Waves breaking in predawn hours at Valentia Island Lighthouse on Cromwell Point, built on the site of the 17th century Cromwell Fleetwood Fort; Valentia, County Kerry, Ireland

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"In the background, a majestic humpback whale gracefully lifts its flukes as it feeds in the Lynn Canal, Inside Passage. The Eagle Glacier and Coast Range provide a breathtaking backdrop to this incredible sight in Alaska, USA. " "As dawn breaks over Lake Bled, Slovenia, the calm waters reveal a picturesque scene. In the background stands a charming church on Lake Bled Island, while Bled Castle adds an enchanting touch to this idyllic setting. " "Underneath a blanket of stars and the Milky Way, a solitary Joshua Tree stands tall in Joshua Tree National Park. The night sky serves as an awe-inspiring background for this iconic desert landscape in California, USA. " "At sunset on Ka'anapali Beach in Maui, Hawaii, our gaze is drawn towards the horizon where the Island of Lanai emerges. This stunning view provides an exquisite backdrop to end another beautiful day in paradise. " "The grandeur of Yosemite Falls is enhanced by vibrant autumn foliage reflected in Merced River within Yosemite National Park. Nature's artistry takes center stage with this captivating display against California's scenic backdrop. " "In winter at Yellowstone National Park's geothermally heated ground lies a frost-covered American bison. As steam rises from below them, they stand amidst snowy surroundings creating an ethereal scene against Wyoming's rugged landscape. " "On South Georgia Island's shores lies a rookery of king penguins accompanied by snowy sheathbills. Against Antarctica's icy mountain peaks and Southern Ocean waves crashing nearby creates an otherworldly ambiance that few have witnessed firsthand. " "A lone Joshua Tree stands boldly against a starry night sky within Joshua Tree National Park. Its silhouette becomes even more striking when set against nature's celestial canvas in California, USA. " "Amidst Eagle Beach’s beauty lies yellow Indian Paintbrush flowers with Chilkat Mountains standing majestically afar off Juneau’s coastlines. This captivating combination showcases Alaska’s natural wonders in the background.