This Week's Most Frequently Viewed Images

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The General Sherman Sequoia tree is the largest (most massive) living thing on earth, standing over 275 feet tall with a 36 diameter and 102 circumference at its base. Its volume is over 53,000 cubic feet. It is estimated to be 2300 to 2700 years old, Sequoiadendron giganteum, Giant Forest, Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park, California
The General Sherman Sequoia tree is the largest (most massive) living thing on earth, standing over 275 feet tall with a 36 diameter and 102 circumference at its base. Its volume is over 53,000 cubic feet. It is estimated to be 2300 to 2700 years old.
Species: Giant sequoia tree, Sequoiadendron giganteum
Location: Giant Forest, Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park, California
Image ID: 09872  
Blue whale underwater closeup photo. This picture of a blue whale, the largest animal ever to inhabit earth, shows it swimming through the open ocean, a rare underwater view. Since this blue whale was approximately 80-90' long and just a few feet from the camera, an extremely wide lens was used to photograph the entire enormous whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Blue whale underwater closeup photo. This picture of a blue whale, the largest animal ever to inhabit earth, shows it swimming through the open ocean, a rare underwater view. Since this blue whale was approximately 80-90' long and just a few feet from the camera, an extremely wide lens was used to photograph the entire enormous whale.
Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: California
Image ID: 27299  
California sea lions at La Jolla Cove, San Diego, Zalophus californianus
California sea lions at La Jolla Cove, San Diego.
Species: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 38662  
Aerial Photo of Avalon and Catalina Island
Aerial Photo of Avalon and Catalina Island.
Location: Avalon, California
Image ID: 38088  
Ocean sunfish and freediving photographer, open ocean, Mola mola, San Diego, California
Ocean sunfish and freediving photographer, open ocean.
Species: Ocean sunfish, Mola mola
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 03325  
Saint Peter's Basilica interior, Vatican City, Rome, Italy
Saint Peter's Basilica interior, Vatican City.
Location: Vatican City, Rome, Italy
Image ID: 35552  
Tunnel view with El Capitan and Bridalveil Falls, in spring, Yosemite National Park
Tunnel view with El Capitan and Bridalveil Falls, in spring, Yosemite National Park.
Location: Yosemite National Park, California
Image ID: 36373  
Mountain lion, Sierra Nevada foothills, Mariposa, California, Puma concolor
Mountain lion, Sierra Nevada foothills, Mariposa, California.
Species: Mountain lion, Puma concolor
Image ID: 15791  
The Bellagio Hotel fountains light up the reflection pool as the half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas rises above them, at night
The Bellagio Hotel fountains light up the reflection pool as the half-scale replica of the Eiffel Tower at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas rises above them, at night.
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Image ID: 20559  
Underwater Portrait of an Ocean Sunfish Mola mola Swimming in the Open Ocean, near San Diego, Mola mola
Underwater Portrait of an Ocean Sunfish Mola mola Swimming in the Open Ocean, near San Diego.
Species: Ocean sunfish, Mola mola
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 39408  
The San Diego County Fair at night, also called the Del Mar Fair, glows with many colorful lights and amusement rides at night in this aerial photo
The San Diego County Fair at night, also called the Del Mar Fair, glows with many colorful lights and amusement rides at night in this aerial photo.
Location: Del Mar, California
Image ID: 39486  
Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Colors, Asheville, North Carolina
Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Colors, Asheville, North Carolina.
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Image ID: 34650  
A blue whale spouts at sunset. The blow, or spout, of a blue whale can reach 30 feet into the air. The blue whale is the largest animal ever to live on earth, Balaenoptera musculus
A blue whale spouts at sunset. The blow, or spout, of a blue whale can reach 30 feet into the air. The blue whale is the largest animal ever to live on earth.
Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Image ID: 02217  
Fern Springs, a small natural spring in Yosemite Valley near the Pohono Bridge, trickles quietly over rocks as it flows into the Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California
Fern Springs, a small natural spring in Yosemite Valley near the Pohono Bridge, trickles quietly over rocks as it flows into the Merced River.
Location: Fern Springs, Yosemite National Park, California
Image ID: 12648  
Blue whale, exhaling in a huge blow as it swims at the surface between deep dives. The blue whale's blow is a combination of water spray from around its blowhole and condensation from its warm breath, Balaenoptera musculus, La Jolla, California
Blue whale, exhaling in a huge blow as it swims at the surface between deep dives. The blue whale's blow is a combination of water spray from around its blowhole and condensation from its warm breath.
Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 21249  
Torrey Pines State Beach at Sunset, La Jolla, Mount Soledad and Blacks Beach in the distance, Torrey Pines State Reserve, San Diego, California
Torrey Pines State Beach at Sunset, La Jolla, Mount Soledad and Blacks Beach in the distance.
Location: Torrey Pines State Reserve, San Diego, California
Image ID: 35112  
Aerial Photo of Hamilton Cove, Catalina Island, Avalon, California
Aerial Photo of Hamilton Cove, Catalina Island.
Location: Avalon, California
Image ID: 38194  
Morro Rock and Morro Bay
Morro Rock and Morro Bay.
Location: Morro Bay, California
Image ID: 06435  
Laguna Beach Coastline including Views South to Three Arch Bay, Aerial Photo
Laguna Beach Coastline including Views South to Three Arch Bay, Aerial Photo.
Location: Laguna Beach, California
Image ID: 38082  
Desert agave, also known as the Century Plant, blooms in spring in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Desert agave is the only agave species to be found on the rocky slopes and flats bordering the Coachella Valley. It occurs over a wide range of elevations from 500 to over 4,000. It is called century plant in reference to the amount of time it takes it to bloom. This can be anywhere from 5 to 20 years. They send up towering flower stalks that can approach 15 feet in height. Sending up this tremendous display attracts a variety of pollinators including bats, hummingbirds, bees, moths and other insects and nectar-eating birds, Agave deserti
Desert agave, also known as the Century Plant, blooms in spring in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Desert agave is the only agave species to be found on the rocky slopes and flats bordering the Coachella Valley. It occurs over a wide range of elevations from 500 to over 4,000. It is called century plant in reference to the amount of time it takes it to bloom. This can be anywhere from 5 to 20 years. They send up towering flower stalks that can approach 15 feet in height. Sending up this tremendous display attracts a variety of pollinators including bats, hummingbirds, bees, moths and other insects and nectar-eating birds.
Species: Desert agave, Agave deserti
Image ID: 11555  
Moose Falls is a 30 foot drop in the Crawfish Creek just before it joins the Lewis River, near the south entrance to Yellowstone National Park
Moose Falls is a 30 foot drop in the Crawfish Creek just before it joins the Lewis River, near the south entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
Location: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Image ID: 13297  
Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant. Opened in 1963, the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant treats approximately 175 million gallons of wastewater per day, generated by 2.2 million residents of San Diego over a 450 square mile area. San Diego Bay, Coronado Island and downtown San Diego are seen in the distance
Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant. Opened in 1963, the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant treats approximately 175 million gallons of wastewater per day, generated by 2.2 million residents of San Diego over a 450 square mile area. San Diego Bay, Coronado Island and downtown San Diego are seen in the distance.
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 22315  
Coastal redwoods and Douglas firs dominate the Muir Woods National Monument north of San Francisco. Coast redwoods are the worlds tallest living species and second-most massive tree (after the giant Sequoia), reaching 370 ft in height and 22 ft in diameter. Muir Woods National Monument, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, north of San Francisco, Pseudotsuga menziesii, Sequoia sempervirens
Coastal redwoods and Douglas firs dominate the Muir Woods National Monument north of San Francisco. Coast redwoods are the worlds tallest living species and second-most massive tree (after the giant Sequoia), reaching 370 ft in height and 22 ft in diameter. Muir Woods National Monument, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, north of San Francisco.
Species: Coastal redwood, Pseudotsuga menziesii, Sequoia sempervirens
Location: Muir Woods National Monument, California
Image ID: 09078  
Sandstone striations. Prehistoric sand dunes, compressed into sandstone, are now revealed in sandstone layers subject to the carving erosive forces of wind and water, North Coyote Buttes, Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Arizona
Sandstone striations. Prehistoric sand dunes, compressed into sandstone, are now revealed in sandstone layers subject to the carving erosive forces of wind and water.
Location: North Coyote Buttes, Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, Arizona
Image ID: 20738  
Copperband butterflyfish, Chelmon rostratus
Copperband butterflyfish.
Species: Copperband butterflyfish, Chelmon rostratus
Image ID: 10996  
Iliamna house at Silver Salmon Creek Lodge, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska
Iliamna house at Silver Salmon Creek Lodge.
Location: Lake Clark National Park, Alaska
Image ID: 19073  
Song Sparrow, Melospiza melodia, Perched Among Berries, La Jolla, Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow, Melospiza melodia, Perched Among Berries, La Jolla.
Species: Song Sparrow, Melospiza melodia
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 40480  
Ribbon Falls, on the west side of El Capitan, drops 1612 feet (530m). Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California
Ribbon Falls, on the west side of El Capitan, drops 1612 feet (530m). Yosemite Valley.
Location: El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, California
Image ID: 16076  
Mountain lion, Puma concolor
Mountain lion.
Species: Mountain lion, Puma concolor
Image ID: 12279  
Barbours seahorse, Hippocampus barbouri
Barbours seahorse.
Species: Barbour's seahorse, Hippocampus barbouri
Image ID: 11766  
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