Down Galapagos Way

"The island shores teem with wildlife, and I challenge you to count them all. At least one sealion, but many marine iguanas and countless Sally Lightfoot crabs in this photo". Taken by Mike

The Serpent Steps...

A stairwell inside Sagrada Familia. Taken by Oliver

Donkeys at Play

"The Donkey Sanctuary at Sidmouth, Dorset provides a well deserved respite for old and ailing donkeys. These two are playing with their name tags which hang around their necks. A visit here is a wonderful opportunity to see how man should be treating its faithful animal friends once their 'productive' lives are over". Taken by Lynne

Osama and Che, on the Road Again

"The War on Drugs meets the War on Terror: anti-American sentiment runs high in the Andes of Bolivia". Taken by Joe

Looking Down on the Old Town

"This view of Veliko Tarnovo, ancient central capital of Bulgaria, shows the old town on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by the newer concrete constructions erected during the communist era". Taken by Mike

Working the Backwaters

On a houseboat in Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kerala, South India. The driver provides his own shelter from the baking, warm sun. Taken by Rich

Check the Cellar

A farmhouse cellar in Montmelo, Spain. Taken by Oliver

Get Your Glad Rags On

"Elaborate and ornate costumes are plentiful for the New Orleans Mardi Gras. Three weeks of parades come to a close on Mardi Gras night, as the midnight marks the start of Lenten - the Catholic season of fasting and abstinence". Taken by Steve

Burgher's House

A typical burgher’s house in Mariestad, Sweden where the otherwise symmetrical building has an extra chamber on one side – typical for the area. It was built shortly after the fire of 1693. Around 1900, there was a bakery in the northern part of the building. Taken by Renny

Vacche Romagnole al Pascolo

"Romagna's cows relax on Valsellustra valley. Taken in Valsellustra valley, between Castel San Pietro Terme and Dozza (Bologna, Italy)". Taken by Tiziano

Sleeping Giant 3 : Truth Warriors

Taken by Alexandra

Sleeping Giant 2 : Lord Buddha Arrives...

Taken by Alexandra

Sleeping Giant 1 : Martin Luther King

Found on a wall near Sleeping Giant. Part of a series- more to follow. Taken by Alexandra

Ghostwritten

"I think this picture represents Japan perfectly. The pure geometric lines of the bonsai gardens and the beautiful and resting feeling of the temple behind". Taken by Hannuna

Wat Benjamabophit (Marble Temple)

Built in 1899 out of white Carrara marble, this is where the present King of Thailand, King Bhumibol, spent time as a monk before his coronation. As well as being a beautiful temple it is an active Buddhist Monastery. Taken by Thanate

Gelati Line-up...

"This selection of Italian ice-cream was just waiting for me in the main street of Siena, and I couldn't resist it. Tutti futti anyone?". Taken by Michael

Tales from the Old Trees...

Spotted in South-Western Australia. Taken by Oliver

Flowerpot Man

"Flowerpot man resting after a hard days weeding! Seen outside a home in Phoenix Arizona". Taken by Elliott

The Druids Lead Me To:

"The ancient monument of Stonehenge. Its origin lost in the depths of time but still attracting attention from world wide tourists. The massive stones are almost impossible to imagine being erected by prehistoric man. Could they have had help?". Taken by Mew

Fall at Akershus

"Fall in Oslo, Norway at Akershus Fortress". Taken by Renny

Three Ladies and an Umbrella

"A wet afternoon in Vernazza - but with the help of a big umbrella a little rain does not dampen the desire of these ladies to enjoy the view and catch up on the gossip". Taken by Julie

There's a Red House over Yonder...

"This red wooden house, just north of Uppsala, is typical of the style in central Sweden. Each district has a different colour paint applied to the wood and gives an instantly recognisable appearance to the countryside as you travel". Picture by Benn

Carnivalissimo Trance

"We were walking to the Cuban music [during the Luminato Festival 2007] and out of nowhere we were immersed in supreme trance like drums and angelic dancers swaying to the ethereal riddums...they passed by and we felt as if we were baptised by riddum and dance". Taken by SachaMassaGonna

Shadow Tale

"On a beach with Katie, this picture tells many stories". Taken by Alexandra

Portrait of a Philosopher

Deep in thought this portrait captures one of a clan of four somewhere in Montauk... The thinker and inventor in the group. Working on a paper about hydrology. Taken by Paul

Missing...

"The picture is from last month outside The Griddler's Café - which is an Olympic greasy spoon. I think these sorts of tiny tragedies surround us every day". Taken by Dan

Upon the Wall I Saw...

"In Fort Cochin, near the Chinese Fishing Nets, these figures look out of the wall at all the passers-by". Taken by Rich

The Pyramid of the Magician

"Uxmal is the home of an old Mayan City which stood between 600 and 1000AD. It contains remains of what were probably religious buildings and this is a picture of what is known as the Magicians Pyramid". Taken by Mike

Abandoned Bike

"Pisa must be the bicycle capital of Italy and this abandoned bicycle contrasted so well against the marble-like colours of the wall". Taken by Bryan