Selective Focus Collection (page 10)

An adult spotted boxfish (Ostracion meleagris), off Bangka Island, near Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult teardrop butterflyfish (Chaetodon unimaculatus), off Bangka Island, near Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult blackspotted puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus), off Bangka Island, near Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult freckled hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri), off Bangka Island, near Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult blackback butterflyfish (Chaetodon melannotus), off Bangka Island, near Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult saddle butterflyfish (Chaetodon ephippium), off Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A pair of adult blackback butterflyfish (Chaetodon melannotus), off Bangka Island, near Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult mimic filefish (Paraluteres prionurus), off Bangka Island, near Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult blue girdle angelfish (Pomacanthus navarchus), off Bangka Island, off the northeastern tip of Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult golden spadefish (Platax boersii), off Sauwaderek Village Reef, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi) on web amongst long grass, Elmley Nature Reserve, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) in evening sunlight, Elmley Nature Reserve, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

An adult arc-eye Hawkfish (Paracirrhites arcatus), off Bangka Island, near Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult leopard blenny (Exallias brevis), off Bangka Island, near Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Eurasian brown bear (Ursus arctos arctos) adult, walking along edge of lake in evening sunlight, Finland, Europe

Bridal veil stinkhorn (Phallus indusiatus), growing on Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Yellow stemmed micropore (Microporus xanthopus), growing on Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Young Celebes crested macaque (Macaca nigra), at play in Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve, Sulwesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult Mangrove monitor (Varanus indicus), searching for food in Wayag Bay, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult male Celebes crested macaque (Macaca nigra), foraging in Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult common sun skink (Eutropis multifaciata), on a tree in Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult Celebes crested macaque (Macaca nigra), foraging in Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

Common tube-nosed fruit bats (Nyctimene albiventer), in the air over Pulau Panaki, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A flying dragon, Draco spp, an arboreal insectivore agamid lizard in Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Marble statue, Young Buddhist monk in garden, Linh Chieu Zen Monastery, Vung Tau, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Our Lady of Fatima, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga, Minho Province, Portugal, Europe

Food buffet in a restaurant, fresh fruits and dragon fruit, Dalat, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Fisherman mending nets in Fadiouth, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Hand of marble statue of the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion, Bodgisattva Avalokitshevara (Guanyin) (Quan Am), Tinh That Quan Am Pagoda, Dalat, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Guanyin (Quan Am) (Goddess of Mercy and Compassion) (Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara), Linh Phuoc Buddhist Pagoda, Dalat, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wooden statue of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), Van Hanh Zen Buddhist Monastery, Dalat, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Row of golden Buddha statues, meditation, Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Female monkey with baby eating sweet in Daulatabad, Maharashtra, India, Asia

Golden sculptures of Garuda and Naga, Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) group of four on plant stems, River Leijgraaf, Nijmegen, the Netherlands, August 2013

Two Great egrets (Ardea alba) standing opposite each other with Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) in between. Lake Csaj, Pusztaszer, Hungary, January

Brown-lipped / Grove / Banded snails (Cepaea nemoralis) on plant stem, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Amanita Muscaria (fly agaric) mushrooms in the underwood with a processionary bug (caterpillar) climbing one of them, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe

Southern giraffe standing in the long grass at dawn, Gabus Game Ranch, Otavi, Otjozondjupa, Namibia
Portrait of southern giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis) standing in the golden long grass in a clearing in the woodlands of the savanna at dawn in the Gabus Game Ranch; Otavi, Otjozondjupa

Darjeeling bush frog (Raorchestes Annandalii) croaking, sitting on a petal, Kalimpong, West Bengal, India

Field full of yellow sunflowers, Newbury, West Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Two people watching the blue water of the fjord standing on rocky peak of Segla mountain, Senja, Troms county, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Purple bearded iris

Male impala (Aepyceros melampus), Ndutu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Close up of American Bison, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Orchid, Epidendrum

Pineapple plant

Crassulaceae, succulent

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"Selective Focus: Capturing the Essence of Diversity and Beauty Around the World" From the sacred Torah scroll used in Jewish prayers to Pope Francis presiding over Easter Holy Mass at St. Peter's Square, selective focus allows us to delve into the heart of cultural traditions. In Italy, Europe, we witness the reverence bestowed upon ancient scriptures during Torah reading rituals. Venturing north to Scotland's Westray Island, two puffins steal our attention with their vibrant beaks amidst a backdrop of breathtaking landscapes. Meanwhile, a delicate long-tailed tit perches on a branch in tranquil solitude, reminding us of nature's intricate wonders. In Sapa, Vietnam's monsoon season, Hmong children find shelter under an umbrella as raindrops dance around them – a poignant image symbolizing resilience and unity in adversity. Further east in Bali's Monkey Forest Sanctuary, mischievous long-tailed macaques captivate our gaze with their playful antics. Scaling mountains brings us to Germany's Werdenfelser Land area where alpenrose blooms adorn Mt. Kramer or Mt. Kramerspitz like fiery jewels against snow-capped peaks – nature showcasing its artistic prowess once again. A common buzzard soars through winter skies above Germany while Pope Francis bids farewell from his Popemobile after his weekly general audience at St. Peter’s Square – moments frozen in time that embody grace and spirituality. Traveling further eastward leads us to Petra, Jordan where Al Khazneh (The Treasury) stands proudly as an architectural marvel carved into rose-colored rock formations - history etched into every crevice. Ecuador’s Andean cloud forest introduces us to the vibrant Redvein Abutilon flower; its radiant petals mirroring South America’s rich biodiversity and captivating allure. Finally arriving at New Orleans' Cafe Du Monde unveils culinary delights - beignets paired with chicory coffee tantalize taste buds while paying homage to the city's famous gastronomic heritage.