Wednesday

An old man in Havanna


Photo by Leshaines123


Old man with a cigar in Havanna, Cuba.

Aurora Borealis



Photo by nick_russill

This beautiful natural light spectacle is caused by the collision of charged particles that hit the earths magnetic field. An aurora is best observed at night in the polar regions.

Rio Carnival


Photo by sfmission.com

The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is the greatest shows on earth. Every year various samba schools compete against each other. The highlight of the Carnival is the parade taking place in the Sambadrome.

Maldives


Photo by rahuldlucca

A lonely beach in the beautiful Maldives.

Easter Island


Photo by Robert Nyman

Easter island is an island in the Pacific Ocean. The island was discovered and named by the Dutch explorer Jacob Rogggeveen, who arrived on the island on Easter Sunday 1722. Easter Island is famous for its 887 moai statues, created by the Rapanui people. The statues are between 1250 and 1500 years old and are up to 10 meters (33 ft) high.

Wildebeest Migration


Photo by t3rmin4t0r

Every year millions of wildebeest follow a circular route within the Serengeti National Park in quest for food and water. The Great Migration is one of the most fascinating sights in the animal kingdom.

The Great Buddha of Kamakura


Photo by -ratamahatta-

The Great Buddha of Kamakura, Japan. The 13 meter high statue is seated in the grounds of a buddhist temple of the Pure Land sect and is one of the most famous sights of Japan.

Pink Flamingos


Photo by szeke

A colony of James Flamingos. These beautiful birds live in the high altitudes of Peru, Chile and Bolivia and have thought to be extingt until they were discovered again in 1956. Seeing them is one of the most memorable sights you'll ever have.