Visions of Earth—Beauty, Majesty, Wonder

Visions of Earth showcases the beauty, majesty, and wonder of the world around us and pays tribute to the photographers who capture its essence. In this gallery, see a selection of stunning scenes from the new National Geographic book, and decorate your desktop with your favorite images.

1. Lightning, Dubai – Photograph by Maxim Shatrov

2. Lemurs, Madagascar – Photograph by Stephen Alvarez, National Geographic

3. Honeycomb Coral, Indonesia – Photograph by Mark Pickford

4. Lake Natron, Tanzania – Photograph by George Steinmetz, National Geographic

5. Volcano, Tanzania – Photograph by Olivier Grunewald

6. Moss-Covered Truck, Michigan – Photograph by Jason Rydquist,

7. Grasshopper, Georgia – Photograph by Bulent Erel,

8. Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica – Photograph by Patrick di Fruscia

9. Scrap Yard, Canada – Photograph by Pete Ryan, National Geographic

10. Bird Hunter, Pakistan – Photograph by Randy Olson, National Geographic

11. Cave of Crystals, Mexico – Photograph by Carsten Peter, National Geographic

12. Woman With Parasol, Australia – Photograph by Helen Dittrich, My Shot

13. Five Flower Lake, China – Photograph by Michael Yamashita, National Geographic

14. Bear, Finland – Photograph by Meta Penca

15. Salt Cones, Bolivia – Photograph by George Steinmetz, National Geographic

16. Frog and Crocodile, South Africa – Photograph by Jonathan Blair, National Geographic

17. Wildfire, Montana – Photograph by Mark Thiessen, National Geographic

18. Fishermen, Indonesia – Photograph by David Doubilet, National Geographic

19. Beach Mouse, Florida – Photograph by Joel Sartore, National Geographic Caption:

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