Selective Focus Collection (page 8)

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

Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) two adult males in mountain landscape. Alps, Aosta Valley, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy. September

RF - Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) among sea campion (Silene maritima), Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, UK. May

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

Apple blossom, Iwanagara orchid, USA

White dahlia, USA

Crab spider (Thomisus onustus) on white flowerhead, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, May

Spoonwing / Thread-winged antlion (Nemoptera bipennis) on flower, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain. June

A female lion (Panthera leo), face detail, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Closeup of a male Praying Mantis native to Arizona on the hunt for a female, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Portrait of a Padaung woman (Giraffe woman) (Long-necked woman), Loikaw area, Panpet, Kayah state, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Close-up of an adult male Jaguar (Panthera onca), Costa Rica, Central America

Vinca minor Variegata, Variegated common periwinkle
Plants, Flowers, Vinca minor Variegata, Variegated common periwinkle, Single purple flower among variegated leaves

Red Campion (Silene dioica), backlit in early morning sunlight, spring, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. April

Jack Russell on a lead, United Kingdom, Europe

West Highland Terrier standing in a field of yellow flowers, United Kingdom, Europe

Wet labrador shaking off, United Kingdom, Europe

Black Labrador puppy with Christmas hat on, United Kingdom, Europe

Golden Labrador puppy with blue collar sitting in the bluebells, United Kingdom, Europe

vaccinium parvifolium, huckleberry, red huckleberry, red subject, green background
Vaccinium parvifolium Huckleberry - Red huckleberry Red subject Green background

Elderly woman working in rice field harvesting rice, Kep, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

San Cipriano Romanesque Chapel, Tires Valley, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

King penguin oakum boy chicks (Aptenodytes patagonicus), molting their down at Gold Harbor, South Georgia Island, Polar Regions

Matryoshka dolls for sale in Izmaylovsky Bazaar, Moscow, Moscow Oblast, Russia, Europe

Margharita cocktail (tequila, triple sec and lime) at sunset, Otres Beach, Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Anhinga (Anhinga Anhinga) bird, Tortuguero National Park, Limon Province, Costa Rica, Central America

Fiery-throated Hummingbird (Panterpe insignis), San Gerardo de Dota, San Jose Province, Costa Rica, Central America

Madagascar Golden Orb Weaver (Nephila inaurata madagascariensis) female on the web, Isalo National Park, Southern Madagascar, Africa

Ahir Woman in traditional colorful cloth carrying water in a clay jug on her head, Great Rann of Kutch Desert, Gujarat, India, Asia

Knot (Calidris canutus) and grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola) roost at high tide with numerous birds packed tightly together, Snettisham, Norfolk, October

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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.