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Ultraviolet undersea life by Louise Murray - Nov 2011
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Nudibranch, a sea slug mollusc species of Cerberilla live in sandy substrates where they burrow beneath the surface and so are seldom seen. This animal was visible from over a metre, as fluorescents pigments in its body emitted light when targetted with a blue light.
Probably Cerberilla annulata.
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Ultraviolet Undersea Life
A new collection of photographs capture the beauty of underwater life.
Award-winning photographer Louise Murray has spent the majority of her years travelling the globe documenting awesome scenery and wildlife from every country she has visited.
During that time she has often dived underwater to photograph marine creatures amongst the coral reef.
Her latest collection was captured while diving in the dark waters of Tondoba Bay in the Red Sea of Egypt.
The fluorescent images occur when near an ultraviolet torch.
Highlights include a giant clam that appears dull under natural light but glows bright red under the blue hue; a pipefish hunting at night glows orange and camouflaged fish made visible by the ultraviolet torch reveal their florescent green pigment making them known to their prey.
In comparison to the muted browns, golds, pinks and blues of a coral reef during the daytime "it looks like Oxford Street at Christmas," says Louise.
The wildlife photographer uses a powerful blue light to stimulate photosensitive pigments in the marine life, which then emit fluorescent colours.
Louise explains: "Almost all these photographs were shot after dark as the sunlight masks the colours.
"The stronger the light the better the results, I have to filter my camera and eyes with a yellow mask so the true colours are revealed.
"It can be very exciting...
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A damselfly clings to a piece of grass at Fordwich Lakes, near Canterbury, Kent, Britain - 11 Jun 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tony Flashman/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1373065b )
Peek-A-Bug
This damselfly thought it had cleverly hidden itself behind a blade of grass at a British lake - but it failed to realise its eyes could be seen poking out either side.
The bright blue bug concealed its two-inch-long body and transparent wings by clinging onto the grass with its black legs.
But photographer Tony Flashman spotted the common blue damselfly's piercing eyes as he crawled around meadows at Fordwich Lakes, near Canterbury, Kent.
He had arrived at the lake at 5am to try and find the flies before they became too active at sunrise.
Tony said: "This little fly thought it was being clever by hiding behind the grass in a game of hide and seek but he didn't do a very good job.
"I could see his eyes peeking out from either side and its legs wrapped around the grass.
"It needs to move from the thin long grass to the reeds, where it will have a bit more cover."
He added: "This fly behaved himself and allowed me to get a good photograph but I had to get there early. As soon as it warms up they start to move around too much."
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Tony Flashman / Solent News / Rex Features
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A damselfly clings to a piece of grass at Fordwich Lakes, near Canterbury, Kent, Britain - 11 Jun 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tony Flashman/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1373065a )
Peek-A-Bug
This damselfly thought it had cleverly hidden itself behind a blade of grass at a British lake - but it failed to realise its eyes could be seen poking out either side.
The bright blue bug concealed its two-inch-long body and transparent wings by clinging onto the grass with its black legs.
But photographer Tony Flashman spotted the common blue damselfly's piercing eyes as he crawled around meadows at Fordwich Lakes, near Canterbury, Kent.
He had arrived at the lake at 5am to try and find the flies before they became too active at sunrise.
Tony said: "This little fly thought it was being clever by hiding behind the grass in a game of hide and seek but he didn't do a very good job.
"I could see his eyes peeking out from either side and its legs wrapped around the grass.
"It needs to move from the thin long grass to the reeds, where it will have a bit more cover."
He added: "This fly behaved himself and allowed me to get a good photograph but I had to get there early. As soon as it warms up they start to move around too much."
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Tony Flashman / Solent News / Rex Features
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The roof and chimney of a seafront house just visible beneath tall trees at Silloth, Cumbria, England, Britain
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Grant Smith / View Pictures / Rex Features ( 1252462a )
VIEW OF JEAN NOUVEL'S RESIDENCE 100 11TH AVENUE FROM SW WITH FRANK GEHRY'S IAC BUILDING JUST VISIBLE 100 11TH Avenue 11TH Avenue New York United States. Completed: 2010. Architect: Jean Nouvel
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Michelle Obama hosts First Lady's luncheon, Pocantico Hills, New York, America - 24 Sep 2010
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United States First Lady Michelle Obama and chef Dan Barber speak with children working in the herb garden. Also visible in the photo is Elisabeth Preval of Haiti at right
Michelle Obama hosts First Lady's luncheon, Pocantico Hills, New York, America - 24 Sep 2010
Michelle Obama visit to the Stone Barns Center in Pocantico Hills, New York with a large group of other First Ladies visiting New York for the United Nations General Assembly. They viewed the mobile chicken coop and herb garden while making a tour of the facilities. A lunch was prepared with the food from the farm.
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Motorised table breaks world's fastest furniture record, Santa Pod Raceway, Northamptonshire, Britain - 05 Sep 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Willsheer / Rex Features ( 1222688c )
Fast Food... Motorised Table Breaks Fastest Furniture World Record
A wacky car fan has proved he has the fastest food by breaking a world speed record - with a motorised table.
Perry Watkins had the previous record for fastest furniture for lunch by topping out his table at 113mph. It beat a motorised sofa which managed 92mph.
The hobby mechanic whipped up a storm at Northamptonshire's Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday (5 Sep).
He was required to take two runs in an officially-timed flying quarter mile to dish up his time.
And Buckinghamshire-based Perry made sure his speedy spread - which he named Fast Food - came with all the trimmings.
It featured a delicious-looking dinner for six - complete with succulent roast chicken as table centrepiece, under which the driver's head pokes out.
Other ingenious flourishes saw exhaust fumes exiting two silver teapots, rolled-up napkin brake lights and, most impressively, flame-spewing teapots.
There were also six wrought-iron chairs, lace-effect plastic tablecloth, and, being a road-legal vehicle, the tax disc was neatly displayed on a champagne ice bucket.
He also included a Stig-like 'diner' kitted out in driving overalls and white helmet - although any resemblance to a mysterious perhaps-soon-to-be ex-BBC driver are coincidental.
The design was based on a classic Reliant Scimitar sports car chassis, fitted with a fuel-injected 4 litre Land Rover Discovery engine.
It also received a full-calorie kick thanks to a NITROUS OXIDE injection - the fuel used by Fast and Furious street racers - which boosts power from 150hp 180hp.
Perry, a sales director at high street shoe repairer Timpson, said: "I had to drive the table at speed over two runs for the official timers.
"I had reached 103mph in earlier test runs so was overjoyed that my table managed an ...
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Motorised table breaks world's fastest furniture record, Santa Pod Raceway, Northamptonshire, Britain - 05 Sep 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Willsheer / Rex Features ( 1222688d )
Fast Food... Motorised Table Breaks Fastest Furniture World Record
A wacky car fan has proved he has the fastest food by breaking a world speed record - with a motorised table.
Perry Watkins had the previous record for fastest furniture for lunch by topping out his table at 113mph. It beat a motorised sofa which managed 92mph.
The hobby mechanic whipped up a storm at Northamptonshire's Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday (5 Sep).
He was required to take two runs in an officially-timed flying quarter mile to dish up his time.
And Buckinghamshire-based Perry made sure his speedy spread - which he named Fast Food - came with all the trimmings.
It featured a delicious-looking dinner for six - complete with succulent roast chicken as table centrepiece, under which the driver's head pokes out.
Other ingenious flourishes saw exhaust fumes exiting two silver teapots, rolled-up napkin brake lights and, most impressively, flame-spewing teapots.
There were also six wrought-iron chairs, lace-effect plastic tablecloth, and, being a road-legal vehicle, the tax disc was neatly displayed on a champagne ice bucket.
He also included a Stig-like 'diner' kitted out in driving overalls and white helmet - although any resemblance to a mysterious perhaps-soon-to-be ex-BBC driver are coincidental.
The design was based on a classic Reliant Scimitar sports car chassis, fitted with a fuel-injected 4 litre Land Rover Discovery engine.
It also received a full-calorie kick thanks to a NITROUS OXIDE injection - the fuel used by Fast and Furious street racers - which boosts power from 150hp 180hp.
Perry, a sales director at high street shoe repairer Timpson, said: "I had to drive the table at speed over two runs for the official timers.
"I had reached 103mph in earlier test runs so was overjoyed that my table managed an ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EYHCENXHX
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Fast Food: Motorised table vying to break world's fastest furniture record, Buckinghamshire, Britain - 31 Aug 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Willsheer / Rex Features ( 1221587m )
Creator Perry Watkins tests his motorised table 'Fast Food' prior to his record attempt for world's fastest furniture. Perry's head is visible under the roast turkey, the Stig-like 'driver' is a dummy.
Fast Food... Motorised Table Breaks Fastest Furniture World Record
A wacky car fan has proved he has the fastest food by breaking a world speed record - with a motorised table.
Perry Watkins had the previous record for fastest furniture for lunch by topping out his table at 113mph. It beat a motorised sofa which managed 92mph.
The hobby mechanic whipped up a storm at Northamptonshire's Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday (5 Sep).
He was required to take two runs in an officially-timed flying quarter mile to dish up his time.
And Buckinghamshire-based Perry made sure his speedy spread - which he named Fast Food - came with all the trimmings.
It featured a delicious-looking dinner for six - complete with succulent roast chicken as table centrepiece, under which the driver's head pokes out.
Other ingenious flourishes saw exhaust fumes exiting two silver teapots, rolled-up napkin brake lights and, most impressively, flame-spewing teapots.
There were also six wrought-iron chairs, lace-effect plastic tablecloth, and, being a road-legal vehicle, the tax disc was neatly displayed on a champagne ice bucket.
He also included a Stig-like 'diner' kitted out in driving overalls and white helmet - although any resemblance to a mysterious perhaps-soon-to-be ex-BBC driver are coincidental.
The design was based on a classic Reliant Scimitar sports car chassis, fitted with a fuel-injected 4 litre Land Rover Discovery engine.
It also received a full-calorie kick thanks to a NITROUS OXIDE injection - the fuel used by Fast and Furious street racers - which boosts power from 150hp 180hp.
Perry, a sales director at hi...
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Motorised table breaks world's fastest furniture record, Santa Pod Raceway, Northamptonshire, Britain - 05 Sep 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Willsheer / Rex Features ( 1222688a )
Fast Food... Motorised Table Breaks Fastest Furniture World Record
A wacky car fan has proved he has the fastest food by breaking a world speed record - with a motorised table.
Perry Watkins had the previous record for fastest furniture for lunch by topping out his table at 113mph. It beat a motorised sofa which managed 92mph.
The hobby mechanic whipped up a storm at Northamptonshire's Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday (5 Sep).
He was required to take two runs in an officially-timed flying quarter mile to dish up his time.
And Buckinghamshire-based Perry made sure his speedy spread - which he named Fast Food - came with all the trimmings.
It featured a delicious-looking dinner for six - complete with succulent roast chicken as table centrepiece, under which the driver's head pokes out.
Other ingenious flourishes saw exhaust fumes exiting two silver teapots, rolled-up napkin brake lights and, most impressively, flame-spewing teapots.
There were also six wrought-iron chairs, lace-effect plastic tablecloth, and, being a road-legal vehicle, the tax disc was neatly displayed on a champagne ice bucket.
He also included a Stig-like 'diner' kitted out in driving overalls and white helmet - although any resemblance to a mysterious perhaps-soon-to-be ex-BBC driver are coincidental.
The design was based on a classic Reliant Scimitar sports car chassis, fitted with a fuel-injected 4 litre Land Rover Discovery engine.
It also received a full-calorie kick thanks to a NITROUS OXIDE injection - the fuel used by Fast and Furious street racers - which boosts power from 150hp 180hp.
Perry, a sales director at high street shoe repairer Timpson, said: "I had to drive the table at speed over two runs for the official timers.
"I had reached 103mph in earlier test runs so was overjoyed that my table managed an ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EYHCENXHX
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Fast Food: Motorised table vying to break world's fastest furniture record, Buckinghamshire, Britain - 31 Aug 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Willsheer / Rex Features ( 1221587g )
Creator Perry Watkins tests his motorised table 'Fast Food' prior to his record attempt for world's fastest furniture. Perry's head is visible under the roast turkey, the Stig-like 'driver' is a dummy.
Fast Food... Motorised Table Breaks Fastest Furniture World Record
A wacky car fan has proved he has the fastest food by breaking a world speed record - with a motorised table.
Perry Watkins had the previous record for fastest furniture for lunch by topping out his table at 113mph. It beat a motorised sofa which managed 92mph.
The hobby mechanic whipped up a storm at Northamptonshire's Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday (5 Sep).
He was required to take two runs in an officially-timed flying quarter mile to dish up his time.
And Buckinghamshire-based Perry made sure his speedy spread - which he named Fast Food - came with all the trimmings.
It featured a delicious-looking dinner for six - complete with succulent roast chicken as table centrepiece, under which the driver's head pokes out.
Other ingenious flourishes saw exhaust fumes exiting two silver teapots, rolled-up napkin brake lights and, most impressively, flame-spewing teapots.
There were also six wrought-iron chairs, lace-effect plastic tablecloth, and, being a road-legal vehicle, the tax disc was neatly displayed on a champagne ice bucket.
He also included a Stig-like 'diner' kitted out in driving overalls and white helmet - although any resemblance to a mysterious perhaps-soon-to-be ex-BBC driver are coincidental.
The design was based on a classic Reliant Scimitar sports car chassis, fitted with a fuel-injected 4 litre Land Rover Discovery engine.
It also received a full-calorie kick thanks to a NITROUS OXIDE injection - the fuel used by Fast and Furious street racers - which boosts power from 150hp 180hp.
Perry, a sales director at hi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EYHCENXHX
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Fast Food: Motorised table vying to break world's fastest furniture record, Buckinghamshire, Britain - 31 Aug 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Willsheer / Rex Features ( 1221587a )
Creator Perry Watkins tests his motorised table 'Fast Food' prior to his record attempt for world's fastest furniture. Perry's head is visible under the roast turkey, the Stig-like 'driver' is a dummy.
Fast Food... Motorised Table Breaks Fastest Furniture World Record
A wacky car fan has proved he has the fastest food by breaking a world speed record - with a motorised table.
Perry Watkins had the previous record for fastest furniture for lunch by topping out his table at 113mph. It beat a motorised sofa which managed 92mph.
The hobby mechanic whipped up a storm at Northamptonshire's Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday (5 Sep).
He was required to take two runs in an officially-timed flying quarter mile to dish up his time.
And Buckinghamshire-based Perry made sure his speedy spread - which he named Fast Food - came with all the trimmings.
It featured a delicious-looking dinner for six - complete with succulent roast chicken as table centrepiece, under which the driver's head pokes out.
Other ingenious flourishes saw exhaust fumes exiting two silver teapots, rolled-up napkin brake lights and, most impressively, flame-spewing teapots.
There were also six wrought-iron chairs, lace-effect plastic tablecloth, and, being a road-legal vehicle, the tax disc was neatly displayed on a champagne ice bucket.
He also included a Stig-like 'diner' kitted out in driving overalls and white helmet - although any resemblance to a mysterious perhaps-soon-to-be ex-BBC driver are coincidental.
The design was based on a classic Reliant Scimitar sports car chassis, fitted with a fuel-injected 4 litre Land Rover Discovery engine.
It also received a full-calorie kick thanks to a NITROUS OXIDE injection - the fuel used by Fast and Furious street racers - which boosts power from 150hp 180hp.
Perry, a sales director at hi...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EYHCENXHX
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Three Storms Visible From Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite GOES-13 - 30 Aug 2010
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The current Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite GOES-13 captured this image of Hurricane Danielle heading for the north Atlantic (top center), Hurricane Earl with a visible eye hitting the Leeward Islands (left bottom) and a developing tropical depression 8 (lower right) at 1:45 p.m.
Three Storms Visible From Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite GOES-13 - 30 Aug 2010
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Tokyo, Japan - 2010
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Chef in traditional restaurant in Narita
Tokyo, Japan - 2010
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Flying Squid Species in mid-air, roughly 100 nm North of Tristan Da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean. Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish.
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Flying Squid Species in mid-air, roughly 100 nm North of Tristan Da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean. Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish.
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Flying Squid Species in mid-air, roughly 100 nm North of Tristan Da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean. Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish.
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Flying Squid Species in mid-air leaving a water trail behind it, roughly 100 nm North of Tristan Da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean. Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish.
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Anthony Pierce / SplashdownDirect / Rex Features (1193090a)
Flying Squid Species in mid-air, roughly 100 nm North of Tristan Da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean. Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic) & two fins at the rear of the mantle to glide through the air in a similar way to flying fish.
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'Countown to Zero' film premiere party hosted by Diana Jenkins on the Neuro Drinks Yacht during the 63rd Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France - 16 May 2010
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'Countown to Zero' film premiere party hosted by Diana Jenkins on the Neuro Drinks Yacht during the 63rd Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France - 16 May 2010
Struggling actress Lindsay Lohan struts her stuff in YSL killer high heels and shows everyone who wants to know - that she is wearing undies under her short white Grecian dress at a party on a swanky yacht before attending the VIP Rooms during the Cannes International Film Festival.
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Chiba JAPAN
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Tateyama sightseers and fisherman on pier across Tokyo Bay Mount Fuji visible. JAPAN
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MEXICO Chichen Itza
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Chichen Itza Archeological Sites Main Pyramid Known As El Castillo Or Kukulcan with the moon being slightly visible on the left hand side. Maya Mayan Toltec History Sun Vacation Holidays Travel Archeology Historical Religion Building Structure Architecture Ancient Exotic Folklore Maya Calendar Monument Human Heritage Temple Construction Equinox Staircase Culture Tradition American Indians Indigenous Civilization Wonder of the world Design Philosophy Geometry Mayan Centre Sculpture Hieroglyphics Holly Ground Ruins Blue Castle Castello Center Cultural Cultures Destination Destinations Gray Hispanic History Historic Indegent Latin America Latino Mexican Religious
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View over landscape toward Kilimanjaro Volcano with the summit visible above the clouds African Eastern Africa Scenic Tanzanian White Mount Kilimanjaro TANZANIA
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Gelukpa Buddhist Monks announcing morning prayers at Thiksey Monastery. 11 miles from the city of Leh, India
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Jordan, Middle East
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The Unmissable Sights of Jordan, Middle East
Jordan, or the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as it is officially known, is home to some of the Middle East's most spectacular and unmissable sights.
From dramatic desert landscapes and ruined Roman cities to powerful biblical sites and a wonder of the modern world, Jordan is full of wonders.
Add to this its ancient culture and a friendly population, not to mention modern, diverse Arab cities, and you have a fantastic destination.
The country is bordered by Israel and the West Bank to the west, Syria to the north, Iraq to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south.
It is almost completely land-locked apart from a small outlet on the Red Sea in the Gulf of Aqaba and a frontage on the Dead Sea.
Amman is the capital and largest city of Jordan and forms a modern bustling metropolis that can also boast to being one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
Originally built on seven hills it now spans an area of nineteen hills as its estimated two million strong population continues to grow at a staggering pace.
While Amman has a number of sites to interest tourists, such as the largest Roman theatre in Jordan, with room for 6,000 spectators, the city is a perfect base for exploring other parts of the country.
Umm Qais located on the site of the ruined Hellenistic-Roman city of Gadara, is a frequent destination for day trips from Amman.
It's popular not only because of its extensive ruins but also due to its position on a high hill and the panoramic views this provides.
Israel and the Golan Heights, which are claimed by and recognized by Syria but which have been under Israeli administration since the Six-Day War in 1967, can be seen. As can the Sea of Galilee.
However, it is a different watery attraction that is one of the highlights of any trip ...
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Piglet Squid with what appears to be a smile caused by skin pigments, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, California, America - 2009
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The Happiest Swimmer in the Ocean
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THE HAPPIEST SWIMMER IN THE OCEAN
The credit has crunched, the weather is cold, but nothing can wipe the smile from this little fellow's face.
Called a Piglet Squid, this sea creature always looks cheerful thanks to what appears to be a huge grin.
About the size of a small orange, the squid - Latin name Helicocranchia pfefferi - can commonly be found in deepwater (greater than 100m) in most of the world's oceans.
But this cute chap is more distinctive than most thanks to pigments which dot its skin - making it seem like the happiest swimmer in the ocean.
Scientists gave it the name thanks to its tuft of eight arms and two tentacles on its 'head', as well as its habit of looking porky when inflated with water.
Its body is almost totally clear revealing a dark mass that is the internal organs and barely visible, feather-like gills. It also has a large light producing organ (photophore) beneath each of its eyes.
The picture was taken by California's Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. CMA Director Mike Schaadt says: "Our photographer Gary Florin took a marvellous picture of this rarely seen yet fairly common member of the deep sea plankton community. The angle Gary took the picture at makes it look comical."
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MARINE WILDLIFE
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Wave breaking over shallow coral reef, Ailuk atoll, Marshall Islands, Pacific (rr)
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David and Victoria Beckham leaving the Plaza Hotel, New York, America - 30 Nov 2008
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Cruz Beckham with Romeo partially visible in foreground
David and Victoria Beckham leaving the Plaza Hotel, New York, America - 30 Nov 2008
The 'Beckhams In The Big Apple' circus rolled on today, but for a change it was the children who were stealing the attention. While Brooklyn played the mature role, holding on to mum Victoria's hand and keeping his head down, Cruz and Romeo were determined to make the front pages. Romeo posed for the waiting paparazzi, cheekily pulling a face and sticking his tongue out as the cameras flashed, while Cruz seemed more intent on the contents of his nose as the family left New York's Plaza Hotel.
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The Saatchi Gallery opening with 'The Revolution Continues: New Art From China' exhibition, London, Britain - 06 Oct 2008
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' Chinese Offspring 2003-005' mixed media by Zhang Dali CO is one of Dali's best known works consisting of 15 cast resin figures suspended from the ceiling , each sculpture is a representation of a migrant construction worker a vast underclass who contribute to the modernization process at its most visible level.{br}Figures are hung by the feet to denote their vulnerability and economic entrapment., The new gallery in the Duke of York's HQ building on King's Road will be the only completely free contemporary art space as part of the Saatchi Gallery's aim to bring contemporary art to the widest audience possible. The inaugural exhibition is The Revolution Continues
The Saatchi Gallery opening with 'The Revolution Continues: New Art From China' exhibition, London, Britain - 06 Oct 2008
CHINESE REVOLUTION AT SAATCHI RE-OPENING
China is leading the way once again at the re-opening of London's giant Saatchi Gallery.
After a three-year closure the gallery has re-opened its doors in a new venue with the inaugural exhibition "The Revolution Continues: New Art From China".
Featuring some 30 of China's leading young artists, the show promises to be a "cutting edge survey of recent painting, sculpture and installation."
The Gallery was evicted from its original home at the County Hall on London's Southbank in 2005 after a row with the building's owners.
Now found at the Duke of York Headquarters building in Chelsea the Gallery has 70,000 square feet (6,500 square metres) of floor space to play with.
Due to this, it claims to be the only free entry contemporary art museum of its size in the world.
One of the more unusual exhibits on display in its opening exhibition is "Old Persons' Home" by Sun Yuan and Peng Yu. This satirical work features wheel-chair bound models of old people, many of whom bear some resemblan...
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The Saatchi Gallery opening with 'The Revolution Continues: New Art From China' exhibition, London, Britain - 06 Oct 2008
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Nick Cunard / Rex Features ( 805285h )
' Chinese Offspring 2003-005' mixed media by Zhang Dali CO is one of Dali's best known works consisting of 15 cast resin figures suspended from the ceiling , each sculpture is a representation of a migrant construction worker a vast underclass who contribute to the modernization process at its most visible level.{br}Figures are hung by the feet to denote their vulnerability and economic entrapment., The new gallery in the Duke of York's HQ building on King's Road will be the only completely free contemporary art space as part of the Saatchi Gallery's aim to bring contemporary art to the widest audience possible. The inaugural exhibition is The Revolution Continues
The Saatchi Gallery opening with 'The Revolution Continues: New Art From China' exhibition, London, Britain - 06 Oct 2008
CHINESE REVOLUTION AT SAATCHI RE-OPENING
China is leading the way once again at the re-opening of London's giant Saatchi Gallery.
After a three-year closure the gallery has re-opened its doors in a new venue with the inaugural exhibition "The Revolution Continues: New Art From China".
Featuring some 30 of China's leading young artists, the show promises to be a "cutting edge survey of recent painting, sculpture and installation."
The Gallery was evicted from its original home at the County Hall on London's Southbank in 2005 after a row with the building's owners.
Now found at the Duke of York Headquarters building in Chelsea the Gallery has 70,000 square feet (6,500 square metres) of floor space to play with.
Due to this, it claims to be the only free entry contemporary art museum of its size in the world.
One of the more unusual exhibits on display in its opening exhibition is "Old Persons' Home" by Sun Yuan and Peng Yu. This satirical work features wheel-chair bound models of old people, many of whom bear some resemblan...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/STMXWLB
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The Saatchi Gallery opening with 'The Revolution Continues: New Art From China' exhibition, London, Britain - 06 Oct 2008
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Nick Cunard / Rex Features ( 805285g )
' Chinese Offspring 2003-005' mixed media by Zhang Dali CO is one of Dali's best known works consisting of 15 cast resin figures suspended from the ceiling , each sculpture is a representation of a migrant construction worker a vast underclass who contribute to the modernization process at its most visible level.{br}Figures are hung by the feet to denote their vulnerability and economic entrapment., The new gallery in the Duke of York's HQ building on King's Road will be the only completely free contemporary art space as part of the Saatchi Gallery's aim to bring contemporary art to the widest audience possible. The inaugural exhibition is The Revolution Continues
The Saatchi Gallery opening with 'The Revolution Continues: New Art From China' exhibition, London, Britain - 06 Oct 2008
CHINESE REVOLUTION AT SAATCHI RE-OPENING
China is leading the way once again at the re-opening of London's giant Saatchi Gallery.
After a three-year closure the gallery has re-opened its doors in a new venue with the inaugural exhibition "The Revolution Continues: New Art From China".
Featuring some 30 of China's leading young artists, the show promises to be a "cutting edge survey of recent painting, sculpture and installation."
The Gallery was evicted from its original home at the County Hall on London's Southbank in 2005 after a row with the building's owners.
Now found at the Duke of York Headquarters building in Chelsea the Gallery has 70,000 square feet (6,500 square metres) of floor space to play with.
Due to this, it claims to be the only free entry contemporary art museum of its size in the world.
One of the more unusual exhibits on display in its opening exhibition is "Old Persons' Home" by Sun Yuan and Peng Yu. This satirical work features wheel-chair bound models of old people, many of whom bear some resemblan...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/STMXWLB
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The Saatchi Gallery opening with 'The Revolution Continues: New Art From China' exhibition, London, Britain - 06 Oct 2008
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Nick Cunard / Rex Features ( 805285f )
' Chinese Offspring 2003-005' mixed media by Zhang Dali CO is one of Dali's best known works consisting of 15 cast resin figures suspended from the ceiling , each sculpture is a representation of a migrant construction worker a vast underclass who contribute to the modernization process at its most visible level.{br}Figures are hung by the feet to denote their vulnerability and economic entrapment., The new gallery in the Duke of York's HQ building on King's Road will be the only completely free contemporary art space as part of the Saatchi Gallery's aim to bring contemporary art to the widest audience possible. The inaugural exhibition is The Revolution Continues
The Saatchi Gallery opening with 'The Revolution Continues: New Art From China' exhibition, London, Britain - 06 Oct 2008
CHINESE REVOLUTION AT SAATCHI RE-OPENING
China is leading the way once again at the re-opening of London's giant Saatchi Gallery.
After a three-year closure the gallery has re-opened its doors in a new venue with the inaugural exhibition "The Revolution Continues: New Art From China".
Featuring some 30 of China's leading young artists, the show promises to be a "cutting edge survey of recent painting, sculpture and installation."
The Gallery was evicted from its original home at the County Hall on London's Southbank in 2005 after a row with the building's owners.
Now found at the Duke of York Headquarters building in Chelsea the Gallery has 70,000 square feet (6,500 square metres) of floor space to play with.
Due to this, it claims to be the only free entry contemporary art museum of its size in the world.
One of the more unusual exhibits on display in its opening exhibition is "Old Persons' Home" by Sun Yuan and Peng Yu. This satirical work features wheel-chair bound models of old people, many of whom bear some resemblan...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/STMXWLB
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Christian Audigier's 50th birthday bash at the Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, America - 23 May 2008
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Christian Audigier's 50th birthday bash at the Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, America - 23 May 2008
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Britain
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Gherkin and St George the East church visible from Shadwell Basin, Shadwell, London, England, Britain
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MARINE WILDLIFE
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A corkwing wrasse partly turned towards the camera. The characteristic black spot in the middle of the tail stalk is visible
MARINE WILDLIFE
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NRJ RADIO AWARDS, CANNES, FRANCE - 22 JAN 2005
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NRJ RADIO AWARDS, CANNES, FRANCE - 22 JAN 2005
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'SHARK TALE' FILM PREMIERE, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 27 SEP 2004
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'SHARK TALE' FILM PREMIERE, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 27 SEP 2004
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'TONIGHTS THE NIGHT - THE MUSIC OF ROD STEWART' MUSICAL GALA OPENING, LONDON, BRITAIN - 28 OCT 2003
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'TONIGHTS THE NIGHT - THE MUSIC OF ROD STEWART' MUSICAL GALA OPENING, LONDON, BRITAIN - 28 OCT 2003
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WORLD MUSIC AWARDS, MONTE CARLO, MONACO - 12 OCT 2003
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WORLD MUSIC AWARDS, MONTE CARLO, MONACO - 12 OCT 2003
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GALA SHOWING OF "GANGSTERS OF NEW YORK" AT THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL, FRANCE - 20 MAY 2002
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GALA SHOWING OF "GANGSTERS OF NEW YORK" AT THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL, FRANCE - 20 MAY 2002
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55TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL, FRANCE - 20 MAY 2002
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55TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL, FRANCE - 20 MAY 2002
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PEOPLE - Raine Spencer: Dianas Stiefmutter ist im Alter von 87 Jahren gestorben
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Guests Exiting The Funeral Service Of Princess Diana At Westminster Abbey. Visible In The Large Crowd Are Sir David Frost Richard Branson And Raine Spencer Diana's Stepmother.
Guests Exiting The Funeral Service Of Princess Diana At Westminster Abbey. Visible In The Large Crowd Are Sir David Frost Richard Branson And Raine Spencer Diana's Stepmother.
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PEOPLE - Zu Eugenies Hochzeit: Kinderfotos der Prinzessin
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Christening Of Princess Eugenie At Sandringham. Princess Margaret Duke And Duchess Of York (holding Eugenie) The Queen Zara Phillips And Prince Harry (barely Visible).
Christening Of Princess Eugenie At Sandringham. Princess Margaret Duke And Duchess Of York (holding Eugenie) The Queen Zara Phillips And Prince Harry (barely Visible).
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President John F. Kennedy
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United States President John F. Kennedy congratulates astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., the first American in space, on his historic May 5th, 1961 ride in the Freedom 7 spacecraft and presents him with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Distinguished Service Award, in Washington, D.C.. Shepard's wife, Louise (left in white dress and hat), and his mother were in attendance as well as the other six Mercury astronauts, including Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr. and other NASA officals, some visible in the background
President John F. Kennedy
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