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Southern Europe Collection

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) male on a branch feeding on Rowan (Sorbus

Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) male on a branch feeding on Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries, Leon, Spain, February

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) in snow, Los Alcornocales Natural Park

Fly agaric mushrooms (Amanita muscaria) in snow, Los Alcornocales Natural Park, Cortes de la Frontera, southern Spain, January

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Nudibranch (Janolus cristatus) Vela Luka, Korcula Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea

Nudibranch (Janolus cristatus) Vela Luka, Korcula Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) near Castellucio di Norcia

Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) near Castellucio di Norcia, Umbria, Italy, July

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) perched on a branch, Valencia, Spain, February

Common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) perched on a branch, Valencia, Spain, February

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Andalusian horsea, two stallions coming together in arena one dappled grey

Andalusian horsea, two stallions coming together in arena one dappled grey and one pure white. Spain

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Close up of Peach tree (Prunus persica) blossom, Fruiturisme Tourism Experience, Lleida

Close up of Peach tree (Prunus persica) blossom, Fruiturisme Tourism Experience, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Angular roughshark (Oxynotus centrina) a deepsea species living at 80-300m depth

Angular roughshark (Oxynotus centrina) a deepsea species living at 80-300m depth, caught by fishermen and released, Costa Brava, Catalunya, Spain, Mediterranean Sea

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Cumbre Vieja volcano erupting at night, La Palma, Canary Islands, September 2021

Cumbre Vieja volcano erupting at night, La Palma, Canary Islands, September 2021

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: House Martin (Delichon urbica) Spain, April

House Martin (Delichon urbica) Spain, April

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) in flight. Portugal, Europe

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) in flight. Portugal, Europe

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) near surface. Pico Island, Azores, Portugal. May

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) near surface. Pico Island, Azores, Portugal. May

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Tuscan farmhouse and olive grove, Val d Orcia, Tuscany, Italy, May 2018

Tuscan farmhouse and olive grove, Val d Orcia, Tuscany, Italy, May 2018

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) growing on fallow fields near Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, June

Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) growing on fallow fields near Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, June. Taken with fisheye lens

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: A portrait of a Mediterranean parrotfish (Sparisoma cretense) above an algae covered rock

A portrait of a Mediterranean parrotfish (Sparisoma cretense) above an algae covered rock. El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain. East Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Tre Cime di Lavaredo / Drei Zinnen, three distinctive mountain peaks in the Sexten

Tre Cime di Lavaredo / Drei Zinnen, three distinctive mountain peaks in the Sexten Dolomites seen from WW1 cave shelter, South Tyrol, Italy, October 2019

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta

Patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta roscoffensis) sunbathing at low tide to allow the symbiotic algae to photosynthesise

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: RF- Carrion crow (Corvus corone) flying from a snow covered pine tree in a winter landscape

RF- Carrion crow (Corvus corone) flying from a snow covered pine tree in a winter landscape. Valsavarenche, Gran Paradiso NP, Italy, March

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) portrait, close-up of eyes, Lake Kerkini, Greece

Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus) portrait, close-up of eyes, Lake Kerkini, Greece. February

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Views over Cristallo and the Dolomite Mountains from Ciadin del Luodo, Belluno Province

Views over Cristallo and the Dolomite Mountains from Ciadin del Luodo, Belluno Province, Veneto, Italy, September

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Species rich alpine meadow with Orange lily (Lilium bulbiferum), Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis)

Species rich alpine meadow with Orange lily (Lilium bulbiferum), Meadow clary (Salvia pratensis) and Yellow rattle (Rhinathus sp)

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus), two adults with baby

Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus), two adults with baby, overlooking town and ships in sea at sunset. Gibraltar Nature Reserve, Gibraltar. August 2018

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) porpoising, Sado Estuary, Portugal. October

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) porpoising, Sado Estuary, Portugal. October

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Matador waving red cape at bull during bullfight, bull is speared with barbed sticks (banderillas)

Matador waving red cape at bull during bullfight, bull is speared with barbed sticks (banderillas), Plaza de Toros, Valencia, Spain. July 2014

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Two Madonna lily (Lilium candidum) flowerheads, Umbria, Italy. June

Two Madonna lily (Lilium candidum) flowerheads, Umbria, Italy. June

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Hermit crab (Dardanus calidus) Vis Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

Hermit crab (Dardanus calidus) Vis Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Cliffs, Ordesa National Park, Pyrenees, Aragon, Spain

Cliffs, Ordesa National Park, Pyrenees, Aragon, Spain

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Fafiao Waterfalls, Peneda Geres National Park, Portugal, February 2009

Fafiao Waterfalls, Peneda Geres National Park, Portugal, February 2009

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Red sea fan (Paramuricea clavata) with gorgonian corals and Light-bulb sea squirt

Red sea fan (Paramuricea clavata) with gorgonian corals and Light-bulb sea squirt (Clavelina lepadiformis) Punta Carena, Capri Island, Sorrentine Peninsula, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Crinoid or feather star (Antedon mediterranea) on Violescent sea whip or Red sea fan

Crinoid or feather star (Antedon mediterranea) on Violescent sea whip or Red sea fan (Paramuricea clavata) Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area, Amalfi Coast, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) pair, Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) pair, Teide National Park, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, July

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Selection of wildflowers against white background, including Thistle (Cirsium)

Selection of wildflowers against white background, including Thistle (Cirsium), Common rockrose (Helianthemum chamaecistus)

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) walking on frosty grass, Parque Natural Sierra de Andujar

Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) walking on frosty grass, Parque Natural Sierra de Andujar, Andalucia, Spain. January

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Jumping spider (Philaeus chrysops, Orvieto, Umrbria, Italy, May

Jumping spider (Philaeus chrysops, Orvieto, Umrbria, Italy, May

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus) usually found on flowers

Bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus) usually found on flowers, in this case the Toothed orchid (Neotinea tridentata). Preci, Umbria, Italy, May

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Giant tun (Tonna galea) a species of marine gastropod mollusc that is one of the biggest

Giant tun (Tonna galea) a species of marine gastropod mollusc that is one of the biggest sea snails in the Mediterranean, photographed off Vis Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas). Faia Brava Reserve, Archaeological Park of the Coa Valley

Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas). Faia Brava Reserve, Archaeological Park of the Coa Valley, Western Iberia, Portugal. April

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Common blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries, Leon

Common blackbird (Turdus merula) feeding on Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) berries, Leon, Spain, February

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Blue morning flower (Ipomoea indica) flowers and carpet of leaves. Cyprus. April

Blue morning flower (Ipomoea indica) flowers and carpet of leaves. Cyprus. April

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: White asphodel (Asphodelus albus) flowerhead. Cyprus. April

White asphodel (Asphodelus albus) flowerhead. Cyprus. April

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Small flock of Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) flying in to rest after migration. Cresswell Pond

Small flock of Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) flying in to rest after migration. Cresswell Pond, Druridge Bay, Northumberland, England, UK, September

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: View towards Naranjo de Bulnes (Picu Urriellu) a distinctive 2519m limestone peak

View towards Naranjo de Bulnes (Picu Urriellu) a distinctive 2519m limestone peak, Picos de Europa mountains, viewed from Arenas de Cabrales at sunset, Asturias, Spain, August 2016

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Mediterranean sea holly / Pyrenean eryngo (Eryngium bourgatii) flowering on montane pastureland

Mediterranean sea holly / Pyrenean eryngo (Eryngium bourgatii) flowering on montane pastureland, Covadonga, Picos de Europa, Asturias, Spain, August

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) adult males fighting in alpine landscape, Valsavarenche

Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) adult males fighting in alpine landscape, Valsavarenche, Gran Paradiso National Park, Aosta Valley, Italy, May

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) struggling in deep snow on a steep slope, Valsavarenche

Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) struggling in deep snow on a steep slope, Valsavarenche, Gran Paradiso National Park, Aosta Valley, Italy, January

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) and a newborn cub, Sado Estuary, Portugal. May

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) and a newborn cub, Sado Estuary, Portugal. May

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Little owl (Athene noctua) Sado Estuary, Portugal. June

Little owl (Athene noctua) Sado Estuary, Portugal. June

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: White spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) adults at nest with chicks, Sado estuary, Portugal

White spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) adults at nest with chicks, Sado estuary, Portugal. May

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Greater flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus) flock, Sado Estuary, Portugal. January

Greater flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus) flock, Sado Estuary, Portugal. January

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Storm waves off the coast of Praia do Norte, Nazare, Portugal. January

Storm waves off the coast of Praia do Norte, Nazare, Portugal. January

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Saffron crocuses (Crocus sativus), cultivated for saffron, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain, November

Saffron crocuses (Crocus sativus), cultivated for saffron, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain, November

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Peony (Paeonia officinalis) Mt Vettore, Umbria, Italy, June

Peony (Paeonia officinalis) Mt Vettore, Umbria, Italy, June

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Low angle view of Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida) growing on a dead Beech tree

Low angle view of Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida) growing on a dead Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica). Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. November

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Deserta Grande wolf spider (Hogna ingens), Deserta Grande, Madeira, Portugal. Critically endangered

Deserta Grande wolf spider (Hogna ingens), Deserta Grande, Madeira, Portugal. Critically endangered

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) just below surface, south Barcelona coast, Spain

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) just below surface, south Barcelona coast, Spain, Mediterranean Sea

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) with ctenophore in front of its mouth, south Barcelona coast

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) with ctenophore in front of its mouth, south Barcelona coast, Spain, Mediterranean Sea

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Conifer trees in mist at Alpe de Lerosa, Dolomite Mountains, Belluno Province, Veneto

Conifer trees in mist at Alpe de Lerosa, Dolomite Mountains, Belluno Province, Veneto, Italy, September 2015

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Giant Manta (Manta birostris) with Remoras (Remora brachyptera) attached to both wings

Giant Manta (Manta birostris) with Remoras (Remora brachyptera) attached to both wings, offshore Santa Maria Island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) resting just beneath surface, Faial Island, Azores

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) resting just beneath surface, Faial Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean July

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Dalmatian pelicans (Pelecanus crispus) underwater view of group feeding, Lake Kirkini, Greece

Dalmatian pelicans (Pelecanus crispus) underwater view of group feeding, Lake Kirkini, Greece. Highly commended in the GDT competition 2013

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) with Bumblebee prey, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park

Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) with Bumblebee prey, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, July

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Crab spider (Thomisus onustus) Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain. May

Crab spider (Thomisus onustus) Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain. May

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) with Magpie (Pica pica) behind, Sierra de Andujar Natural Park

Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) with Magpie (Pica pica) behind, Sierra de Andujar Natural Park, Jaen, Spain, September

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) perched on lichen covered branch, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park

Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) perched on lichen covered branch, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, May

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Blue butterfly (Lycaenidae) frozen in ice, Cortes de la Frontera, Los Alcornocales Natural Park

Blue butterfly (Lycaenidae) frozen in ice, Cortes de la Frontera, Los Alcornocales Natural Park. Spain

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Red spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), Andalusia, Spain, June

Red spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), Andalusia, Spain, June

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Oleander Hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii) resting, Southern Sicily, Italy. March

Oleander Hawkmoth (Daphnis nerii) resting, Southern Sicily, Italy. March

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: RF - Head and mane of grey Andalusian stallion running in bullfighting arena, Southern Spain

RF - Head and mane of grey Andalusian stallion running in bullfighting arena, Southern Spain, Europe

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) close-up portrait. Gran Paradiso National Park, the Alps, Italy

Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) close-up portrait. Gran Paradiso National Park, the Alps, Italy. January. Highly commended in the Portfolio category of the Terre Sauvage Nature Images Awards 2017

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Aquatic plants in a spring of the Gacka River, Croatia

Aquatic plants in a spring of the Gacka River, Croatia. October 2012. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Regal jumping spider (Phidippus regius) captive male with iridescent fangs. Italy

Regal jumping spider (Phidippus regius) captive male with iridescent fangs. Italy

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Golden green stag beetle (Lamprima sp. ), adult male with big mandibles and a shiny

Golden green stag beetle (Lamprima sp. ), adult male with big mandibles and a shiny
Golden green stag beetle (Lamprima sp.), adult male with big mandibles and a shiny iridescent coloration, Italy. Captive

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Pearlfish (Carapus acus) in anus of Sea cucumber (Stichopus regalis)

Pearlfish (Carapus acus) in anus of Sea cucumber (Stichopus regalis). These species have a commensal relationship, with the fish living in the gut of the sea cucumber. Catalonia, Spain

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Fangtooth moray eel (Enchelycore anatina) with mouth open, Grand Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Fangtooth moray eel (Enchelycore anatina) with mouth open, Grand Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. East Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Landscape of Guadix geological depression within Los Colorados desert habitat

Landscape of Guadix geological depression within Los Colorados desert habitat. Guadix Depression, Andalusia, Spain. October

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Arnica (Arnica montana) in flower on mountainside, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Arnica (Arnica montana) in flower on mountainside, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Monkey orchid (Orchis simia) in flower, close up, Torre Alfina, Lazio, Italy. May

Monkey orchid (Orchis simia) in flower, close up, Torre Alfina, Lazio, Italy. May

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Field scabious (Knautia arvensis) flowering in meadow, Mount Baldo, Italy, Europe. June

Field scabious (Knautia arvensis) flowering in meadow, Mount Baldo, Italy, Europe. June

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Bunch-flowered narcissus (Narcissus tazetta) flower head, growing on limestone, Umbria, Italy

Bunch-flowered narcissus (Narcissus tazetta) flower head, growing on limestone, Umbria, Italy. February

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Trees silhouetted against erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano at night, La Palma, Canary Islands

Trees silhouetted against erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano at night, La Palma, Canary Islands, September 2021

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) adult males fighting on a steep mountain side, Valsavarenche

Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) adult males fighting on a steep mountain side, Valsavarenche, Gran Paradiso National Park, Aosta Valley, Italy, May

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Crested tit (Lophophanes cristatus), Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Southern Spain. September

Crested tit (Lophophanes cristatus), Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Southern Spain. September

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Portuguese oak tree (Quercus faginea) covered in moss, Los Alcornocales Natural Park

Portuguese oak tree (Quercus faginea) covered in moss, Los Alcornocales Natural Park, Andalusia, southern Spain, November

Background imageSouthern Europe Collection: Close up lava from volcanic eruption, Cumbre Vieja Volcano, La Palma, Canary Islands. September 2021

Close up lava from volcanic eruption, Cumbre Vieja Volcano, La Palma, Canary Islands. September 2021



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