The people behind the pictures.
Travel photography helps you imagine a place. Here are the photographers and original sources behind our newest destination collection.
Most photographs are used under the Pexels license. Some Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific photographs are shared on Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licenses or in the public domain; each entry below links its license. Images have been resized and compressed for the site.
A scenic view over Lisbon's historic Alfama district showcasing traditional architecture under a clear sky.
Photo by Guilherme Marques
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseTwo iconic yellow trams in a graffiti-covered street in Lisbon, Portugal. Vibrant urban scene.
Photo by Junior Diniz PHOTOGRAPHER IN LISBON
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseStunning view of Casa Batlló's intricate façade design in Barcelona.
Photo by AXP Photography
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseGaudí's iconic mosaic architecture in Park Güell with a view of Barcelona's cityscape.
Photo by AXP Photography
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseBeautiful view of Kiyomizu Dera Temple in Kyoto, showcasing traditional Japanese architecture under a vibrant sky.
Photo by Kyle Kroeger
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseExplore the iconic red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan, featuring traditional architecture.
Photo by G N
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA breathtaking aerial view of Tokyo's skyline featuring the iconic Tokyo Skytree.
Photo by Rin Gakusho
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseExplore the historic main gate of Senso-ji Temple in Tokyo, Japan, featuring traditional architecture.
Photo by Vinny Anugraha
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseAerial view of vibrant rice terraces surrounded by tropical forest in Bali, Indonesia.
Photo by Tom Fisk
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseAerial view of a Bali beach with a lighthouse and scenic coastline in Indonesia.
Photo by Tom Fisk
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseNight view of Singapore's illuminated skyline and Marina Bay Sands, reflecting vibrant city lights.
Photo by Mark Baldovino
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseMajestic view of Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, showcasing unique architecture and nature.
Photo by Alesia Kozik
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseOrnate Chakri Maha Prasat Hall in the Grand Palace showcases exquisite Thai architecture.
Photo by Kirandeep Singh Walia
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseBeautiful sunset view of Wat Arun temple silhouetted against a colorful sky in Bangkok, Thailand.
Photo by Margarita K
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA scenic view of Turtle Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake surrounded by lush greenery in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Photo by Nguyen Ngoc Tien
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseLively street corner in Hanoi featuring traditional architecture and a passing rickshaw
Photo by Ama Journey
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseStunning aerial view of Hội An, Vietnam at sunset. City lights illuminate the historic riverside town.
Photo by Ba Uoc Phung
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseColorful paper lanterns illuminate the Hội An Night Market with vibrant hues.
Photo by Son Tung Tran
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseCaptivating evening scene of the Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul at sunset, showcasing vibrant city lights and a calming sea.
Photo by yavuz pancareken
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA daytime view of the iconic Galata Tower surrounded by Istanbul's urban landscape.
Photo by Fatih Yavaşoğlu
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseCaptivating sunset over Florence, showcasing the iconic Duomo and Tuscan skyline.
Photo by Simeon Maryska
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseBeautiful sunset view of Ponte Vecchio reflected on the Arno River in Florence, Italy.
Photo by Eva Hamitaj
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseColorful historic buildings along Amsterdam canals with boats in the foreground, reflecting in calm water.
Photo by Magda Ehlers
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA flower-adorned bicycle rests against a bridge along Amsterdam's picturesque canals.
Photo by Javier Gonzalez
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseClassic view of the New York City skyline featuring iconic skyscrapers along the waterfront.
Photo by Malcolm Hill
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseStunning view of the Golden Gate Bridge during sunset, overlooking the ocean and shoreline.
Photo by Chait Goli
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseVibrant long exposure of Downtown Los Angeles skyscrapers at night, showcasing the city skyline.
Photo by Stephen Leonardi
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA picturesque view of the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC, under a clear sky.
Photo by terry bazemore iii
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseAerial photo of Miami Beach with skyline and ocean, showcasing a vibrant summer cityscape.
Photo by Brendon Spring
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseCapture of Orlando's skyline reflecting in a lake during sunrise, showcasing urban beauty and tranquility.
Photo by Connor Scott McManus
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseAerial shot of Chicago skyline featuring high-rise buildings under a clear blue sky.
Photo by Gustavo Fring
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA breathtaking aerial view of Madrid's vibrant cityscape under a clear blue sky.
Photo by Abhishek Verma
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseImpressive view of the ancient Parthenon in Athens against a clear blue sky.
Photo by Kevin Lee
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseElegant view of the Hofburg Palace's dome and facade in Vienna, Austria under a clear sky.
Photo by Ekam Juneja
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseExplore the historic charm of Prague's bridges and architecture with this stunning aerial cityscape.
Photo by Diego F. Parra
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA breathtaking view of the iconic Hungarian Parliament Building on a sunny day in Budapest, Hungary.
Photo by Zhang Xuan Jun
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA scenic view of the historic Custom House reflecting in the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland.
Photo by Artem Kulinych
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseView of Edinburgh's historic architecture against a stunning sunset sky.
Photo by Sinitta Leunen
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseColorful buildings and boats along Nyhavn canal in Copenhagen, Denmark, on a sunny day.
Photo by S D
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseExplore the historic waterfront of Stockholm with its stunning architecture and serene waterscape.
Photo by Hakan Tas
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseAerial cityscape of Seoul with mountains, showcasing the urban density and architecture.
Photo by piu aka
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseBreathtaking Kowloon skyline with skyscrapers and harbor at sunset, showcasing Hong Kong's urban beauty.
Photo by Nextvoyage
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseVibrant skyline of Taipei with the iconic Taipei 101 highlighted at night.
Photo by Jerry LIANG
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseVibrant night view of Shanghai's illuminated skyline featuring the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower.
Photo by Zhengyang TIAN
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA stunning aerial view of the Forbidden City in Beijing, showcasing its historic architecture.
Photo by Da Na
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseExperience the breathtaking view of Angkor Wat with its serene reflection at sunset in Cambodia.
Photo by Serg Alesenko
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseBreathtaking tropical coastline with lush greenery and clear blue sea in Phuket, Thailand.
Photo by gokudo man'yūki
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseStunning view of a traditional Buddhist temple against a bright blue sky in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Photo by Gije Cho
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA breathtaking aerial shot of a Maldives atoll with vibrant blue waters and green islands.
Photo by Faik Akmd
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseStunning view of Melbourne's skyline featuring Princes Bridge and Yarra River.
Photo by John Simmons
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseBreathtaking aerial view of Queenstown by Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by majestic mountains under clear skies.
Photo by Ketan Kumawat
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseStunning aerial view of Auckland city skyline and Harbor Bridge at sunset.
Photo by Ollie Craig
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA breathtaking view of Cape Town's cityscape with the iconic Table Mountain in the backdrop during sunset.
Photo by Jay jay Redelinghuys
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseEl Badi Palace in Marrakech under a clear blue sky with a reflecting pool in the foreground.
Photo by Domenico Bertazzo
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseBreathtaking landscape of the Giza Pyramids under a clear blue sky in Cairo, Egypt.
Photo by Michelle Chadwick
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseStunning aerial shot of Cabo San Lucas Arch with vibrant blue ocean and boats in view.
Photo by Jules Clark
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseSkyline featuring Torre Latinoamericana in Mexico City during sunset, showcasing urban architecture.
Photo by FranDany
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseExplore the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum, featuring historic stone structures against a vibrant sky.
Photo by Ricardo Fortiz
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseStunning aerial view of Vidigal Beach with lush greenery and cityscape in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Photo by Daniel Wander
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA classic sailing ship docked at Puerto Madero with cityscape backdrop, under a clear blue sky.
Photo by Mariano Di Luch
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseStunning aerial view of Lima's coastline featuring cliffs and modern buildings by the Pacific Ocean.
Photo by Joem Castillo
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseView of a historic church in Cuzco, Peru with a bustling city street.
Photo by Cristhians_art
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA breathtaking aerial shot of Cartagena's historic district at sunset with vibrant architecture and ocean view.
Photo by K
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseStunning view of Vancouver's skyline with mountains and marina in the background.
Photo by Luke Lawreszuk
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseBeautiful sunset view of Toronto skyline with CN Tower and city lights reflecting on the lake.
Photo by Héctor Berganza
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseQuaint urban street scene with historic buildings in winter afternoon.
Photo by Aymerik Grenier
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA breathtaking view of the Burj Khalifa towering over the stunning skyline of Dubai under dramatic clouds.
Photo by Walid Ahmad
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseMajestic view of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque showcasing its intricate architecture and reflected pool.
Photo by Jenis Christopher
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseStunning aerial shot of Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavik, Iceland, at sunrise showcasing the city's architecture.
Photo by Lekko Ponad
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseCaptivating aerial view of Oslo with buildings and greenery under a clear sky.
Photo by Cody Whear
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseFront view of Helsinki Cathedral against a bright blue sky, highlighting neoclassical architecture.
Photo by Markus Winkler
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseStunning aerial view of Munich's Marienplatz with the New Town Hall and Frauenkirche under a vibrant sky.
Photo by Prakhyath DESHPANDE
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseHistoric Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, captured on a clear day with vibrant sky.
Photo by Nino Keller
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseExplore the iconic cityscape of Venice's Grand Canal with stunning architecture and vibrant colors.
Photo by Ozan Tabakoğlu
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseStunning aerial view of Naples harbor with iconic Mount Vesuvius in the background.
Photo by K
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA vibrant view of the historic Ribeira District along the Douro River in Porto, Portugal.
Photo by Rafael Rodrigues
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseStunning aerial capture of Dubrovnik's Old Town and majestic Adriatic Sea coastline.
Photo by Diego F. Parra
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseCaptivating view of Split's waterfront promenade with palm trees and historic buildings.
Photo by Jan Tang
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseAerial cityscape of Zurich, showcasing historic architecture, river, and Limmatquai under a vibrant blue sky.
Photo by OConnor Studios
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseView of the iconic Chapel Bridge and Water Tower in Lucerne, Switzerland on a sunny day.
Photo by ILOVESwitzerland
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseAerial view of Salzburg showcasing historic buildings and distant cityscape.
Photo by John Netrebchuk
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseMajestic view of Plaza de España's illuminated architecture during sunset in Seville, Spain.
Photo by Fabio Barros
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseStunning view of the Alhambra Palace set against a clear blue sky in Granada, Spain.
Photo by Diego F. Parra
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseStunning architectural facade in Valencia with palm trees and intricate details.
Photo by Joaquin Carfagna
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseMajestic view of India Gate under a vibrant blue sky in New Delhi, India.
Photo by Asif Methar
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseThe iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai, a popular tourist attraction and historical landmark, on a sunny day.
Photo by Shubam Bhasin
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseCapture of the iconic Hawa Mahal facade, showcasing intricate architecture in Jaipur, India.
Photo by vijesh vijayan
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseBeautiful shot of the iconic Taj Mahal reflecting in the water with a clear blue sky.
Photo by Malcolm Hill
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseBeautiful long exposure of Kuala Lumpur at night showcasing iconic Petronas Towers and urban lights.
Photo by Pixabay
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseSkyline of Ho Chi Minh City featuring Landmark 81 tower and surrounding high-rises.
Photo by Hiển Hồ
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseAerial view of Jakarta's urban skyline showcasing modern skyscrapers and bustling city life.
Photo by Dapur Melodi
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseAncient Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu with vibrant prayer flags under cloudy sky.
Photo by Roman Saienko
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseBreathtaking view of Nairobi's skyline during twilight, showcasing vibrant city lights.
Photo by Ken Mwaura
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA breathtaking aerial shot of Stone Town, Zanzibar featuring historic architecture and scenic coastline.
Photo by George John
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseSultan Qaboos Grand Mosque with its striking minarets against a clear blue sky in Muscat, Oman.
Photo by Daniel P
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseMajestic view of Osaka Castle showcasing classic Japanese architecture against a clear sky.
Photo by Vinny Anugraha
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseUluru glowing deep orange at sunset above dry desert grasses in the Australian Red Centre.
Photo by Gu Bra
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseUluru's weathered red sandstone flank rising above green bush under a blue sky.
Photo by Petra Nesti
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseThe rounded red domes of Kata Tjuta on the horizon beyond red sand and desert scrub.
Photo by Gu Bra
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseSilhouetted domes of Kata Tjuta against a deep orange sunset sky.
Photo by Chatura Rathnayake
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0A saltwater crocodile cruising among lily pads at Yellow Water in Kakadu National Park.
Photo by Dietmar Rabich
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0A lone tree backlit by the setting sun over the floodplain from Nadap Lookout in Kakadu.
Photo by Dietmar Rabich
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0The narrow tidal gap of Horizontal Falls between two red sandstone cliffs in the Kimberley.
Photo by Reefpix
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0A stepped waterfall and still pool below red rock walls at Bell Gorge in the Kimberley.
Photo by BriMiDra
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Twin waterfalls dropping from the red cliffs of King George Falls into the sea in the Kimberley.
Photo by Peter James McNally
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Aerial view of the banded orange and black beehive domes of the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu.
Photo by Eclipse Chasers
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA narrow red sandstone gorge with dry creek bed in the Bungle Bungle Range.
Photo by Rachel Claire
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseAerial view of the heart-shaped coral formation in turquoise water on the Great Barrier Reef.
Photo by Eclipse Chasers
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseBranching coral and small fish on a shallow reef in clear water, Great Barrier Reef.
Photo by Rob McSwain
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseWhite sand swirls and turquoise water at Whitehaven Beach seen from the Whitsunday lookout.
Photo by Lukas Kloeppel
Original photograph · Pexels LicensePale sand and turquoise shallows at Hill Inlet with a boat anchored below the green hills.
Photo by Paul Pulimoottil
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseWater cascading over boulders through dense rainforest in Daintree National Park.
Photo by Relaxing Journeys
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA quiet beach where rainforest-covered hills meet the sea at Cape Tribulation.
Photo by rheins
Original photograph · CC BY 3.0Cradle Mountain's jagged peaks over Dove Lake with a wooden boatshed on the shore.
Photo by Costa Karabelas
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseThe craggy dolerite peaks of Cradle Mountain under a blue sky in Tasmania.
Photo by sasif awan
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseThe curve of white sand at Wineglass Bay seen from above with Freycinet's mountains behind.
Photo by Alec Doualetas
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseDeep blue Wineglass Bay and the Hazards range viewed over bushland in Freycinet National Park.
Photo by Mark Direen
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseLimestone stacks and golden cliffs of the Twelve Apostles above a sandy cove on the Great Ocean Road.
Photo by Derek Hem
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseLimestone arch and cliffs with surf on the Shipwreck Coast of the Great Ocean Road.
Photo by Benjamin Olivier Schaeuffele
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseWind-sculpted granite boulders of Remarkable Rocks above the sea on Kangaroo Island.
Photo by Gu Bra
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseWhite sand beach with rocky headland and soft clouds on Kangaroo Island's north coast.
Photo by Vlad Kutepov
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseThe Sydney Opera House sails and Harbour Bridge in warm evening light over the water.
Photo by Donovan Kelly
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseThe white sails of the Sydney Opera House on the harbour under a blue sky.
Photo by CARLOSCRUZ ARTEGRAFIA
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseMelbourne's city towers above Princes Bridge and the Yarra River on a bright day.
Photo by John Simmons
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseThe Melbourne skyline at dusk across moored yachts from a bayside pier.
Photo by Robert Stokoe
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseThe red Ghan locomotive and silver carriages running through dry bush in outback Australia.
Photo by Tomoyn
Original photograph · CC BY 4.0A Ghan passenger train with its engines passing red earth and grassland in central Australia.
Photo by Bahnfrend
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Mitre Peak reflected in still water at Milford Sound in Fiordland.
Photo by karen Alchin
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseSteep, shadowed fiord walls over dark water at Milford Sound.
Photo by Donovan Kelly
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseQueenstown on Lake Wakatipu with the Remarkables ranges rising behind.
Photo by Ketan Kumawat
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseView over Queenstown, the lake and the surrounding mountains from a hilltop.
Photo by Jeffry Surianto
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseSnow-covered Aoraki Mount Cook at sunrise above a glacial lake.
Photo by Janiere Fernandez
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseAoraki Mount Cook and the Southern Alps in golden light over Lake Pukaki.
Photo by Eclipse Chasers
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseGreen headlands, white sand spit and turquoise water in the Bay of Islands.
Photo by Dirk Pothen
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseSmall islands scattered across the calm water of the Bay of Islands in Northland.
Photo by Ollie Craig
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseSteam rising over the orange and grey edge of a geothermal pool at Wai-O-Tapu near Rotorua.
Photo by Kristina Schultheiß
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA bright blue geothermal pool and steaming vents among scrub near Rotorua.
Photo by Kalika Ward
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseThe TranzAlpine passenger train curving through green farmland and bush in the South Island.
Photo by lumoplank
Original photograph · CC0The TranzAlpine crossing a long bridge over a braided river with mountains behind.
Photo by Kevin Prince
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Overwater bungalows on turquoise water below the peaks of Bora Bora.
Photo by SlimMars 13
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseBora Bora's lagoon, coral reef and volcanic peaks seen from a hilltop.
Photo by François Balédent
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseJagged green peaks and a hazy bay seen from a lookout on Moorea.
Photo by Thomas balabaud
Original photograph · Pexels LicensePalm trees over still water in Cook's Bay with the mountains of Moorea behind.
Photo by Adrien Daurenjou
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseGolden sand beach with footprints and boats at sunset in the Yasawa Islands, Fiji.
Photo by Mark Direen
Original photograph · Pexels LicensePalm trees leaning over a rocky beach with a distant island in Fiji.
Photo by Mark Direen
Original photograph · Pexels LicensePale sand and shallow turquoise water at Muri Beach with a small motu offshore, Rarotonga.
Photo by Tom Ackroyd
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0White sand, clear lagoon and palms under a blue sky at Titikaveka, Rarotonga.
Photo by Robert Engberg
Original photograph · CC BY 2.0Aerial view of the pale blue Aitutaki lagoon and reef edge in the Cook Islands.
Photo by Patrick Nunn
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Palms on a green slope above the Aitutaki lagoon and surrounding reef.
Photo by Mr Bullitt
Original photograph · CC BY 2.5Pale sand and shallow clear water at Lalomanu Beach with an island offshore, Upolu.
Photo by Neil
Original photograph · CC BY 2.0A white sand beach with palms and clear shallow water on Upolu, Samoa.
Photo by Stephen Glauser
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Black volcanic ash plain and green hills below Mount Yasur on Tanna island, Vanuatu.
Photo by User Bruno.menetrier on fr.wikipedia
Original photograph · Public domainAerial view of a forested Vanuatu island ringed by reef and clear blue water.
Photo by Alex Arcuri
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseA river cruise ship on the Danube with the Bratislava skyline behind.
Photo by Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseTwo river cruise ships moving along the Danube below forested hills in the Wachau.
Photo by Naturpuur
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0An ocean cruise ship seen from behind sailing across a calm sea at golden hour.
Photo by Jose Parra
Original photograph · Pexels LicenseAn ocean cruise ship heading out of port on bright blue water.
Photo by Jeffry Surianto
Original photograph · Pexels License
Destination page photos
Photographs of towns, parks and sights from Wikimedia Commons, each under the license linked below. Images have been resized and compressed for the site.
Acacia trees along the shore of Lake Naivasha under a stormy sky
Photo by Letherian3
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Aerial view of Conwy Castle, the bridge and the estuary beside the town
Photo by Llywelyn2000
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Aerial view of Dachau Palace and its gardens
Photo by Carsten Steger
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Aerial view of Guadix Cathedral tower and the town around it
Photo by Paul Taylor
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 3.0Aerial view of Lincoln Cathedral and the surrounding old town roofs
Photo by Remkog
Original photograph · CC BY 4.0Aerial view of the Santa Margherita Ligure marina, beach and hillside town
Photo by Quintin Soloviev
Original photograph · CC BY 4.0African elephant walking across dry grass in Etosha National Park
Photo by Giles Laurent
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Antelope grazing on green grass beneath a bare tree with mountains behind
Photo by Bernard Gagnon
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Athabasca Glacier descending between mountains from the Columbia Icefield
Photo by Ethan Sahagun
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Beach and town of Arromanches-les-Bains seen from the cliff, with Mulberry harbour remains offshore
Photo by Myrabella
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 3.0Bison herd grazing in a green valley in Custer State Park
Photo by Unknown authorUnknown author or not provided
Original photograph · Public domainBlue Lake Ohau with snow-capped mountains and a rocky shore
Photo by Michal Klajban
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Blue wooden house with a Route 66 shield sign in Seligman
Photo by Grenzlandstern
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Boats moored in Clifden Quay with green hills behind
Photo by Bob Jones
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Brick cathedral with stepped gable and tower under a blue sky in Odense
Photo by Jebulon
Original photograph · CC0Calm reflective fiord with mist-covered mountains at Doubtful Sound
Photo by Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand
Original photograph · CC0Canal lined with trees and shops on a sunny day in Delft
Photo by Michal Osmenda from Brussels, Belgium
Original photograph · CC BY 2.0Canal lined with wooden houses and a long-tail boat near Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Photo by Fabio Achilli from Milano, Italy
Original photograph · CC BY 2.0Chenonceau castle spanning the river on its arched bridge, with the Marques tower at left
Photo by Gzen92
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Ciudad Rodrigo cathedral tower above the old town walls
Photo by GFreihalter
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 3.0Clock tower and yellow arcaded Palazzo del Governatore on a square in Parma
Photo by Pjt56 --- If you use the picture outside Wikipedia I would appreciate a short e-mail to pjt56@gmx.net or a message on my discussion page
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Cobbled street lined with salmon-pink colonial buildings in Tequila, Jalisco
Photo by Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Cobbled Vicars' Close lined with old houses and tall chimneys in Wells
Photo by Kmtextor
Original photograph · CC BY 4.0Cologne skyline at dusk with the Kranhaus buildings and the cathedral across the Rhine
Photo by Martin Falbisoner
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Colourful Pena Palace on its hilltop in Sintra
Photo by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 3.0Crazy Horse Memorial carved into the rock face above pine forest
Photo by Ahzoov
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Dallas skyline of glass towers seen from Reunion Tower
Photo by Michael Barera
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Devils Tower rising above pine forest and a grassy meadow
Photo by DimiTalen
Original photograph · CC0Dirt track winding through green hills in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
Photo by Bernard DUPONT
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0East and West Head cliffs at the Knysna lagoon mouth under blue sky
Photo by Dietmar Rabich
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Elephants and a calf standing at the edge of a waterhole in Yala National Park
Photo by C.J.Hatton
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Ennistymon cascades over flat rock ledges with the town beyond
Photo by P. Hughes
Original photograph · CC BY 4.0Franz Josef Glacier flowing down a cloudy valley between steep green slopes
Photo by Krzysztof Golik
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Glacier flowing between mountains at the Columbia Icefield
Photo by Giorgio Galeotti
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Grassy dunes above a wide sandy beach under cloudy sky at Omaha Beach
Photo by Rolf Kranz
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Grassy hill with steps leading up to a tower on Glastonbury Tor
Photo by Lewis Clarke
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Grassy hillside with white grave markers at the site of Custer's last stand
Photo by Haveblu
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Grassy valley and small lake below forested hills in Sariska Tiger Reserve
Photo by Rprishi
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Green karst peaks rising above fog and farmland at Vang Vieng
Photo by Basile Morin
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Green valley and lake seen from Stanserhorn with mountains beyond
Photo by Domenico Convertini from Zurich, Schweiz
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Green waterway lined with palms in the Mekong Delta
Photo by CaCo789
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Gruyères Castle on a wooded hill with mountains behind
Photo by Giles Laurent
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Half-timbered houses and hotels on a street in Sankt Goar
Photo by Jorge Franganillo
Original photograph · CC BY 4.0Harbour with moored yachts and a Ferris wheel on the shore
Photo by Lewis Clarke
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Hazy view along a forested mountain ridge in Franconia Notch State Park
Photo by Cory Tanner ctannerweb
Original photograph · CC0Hot air balloons over open golden grassland in the Maasai Mara
Photo by Nina R from Africa
Original photograph · CC BY 2.0Houses of Aguas Calientes stepping up the green hillside above the river
Photo by Pierre André Leclercq
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Lake Titisee with the town on its shore among forested hills in the Black Forest
Photo by Ignaz Wiradi
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 3.0Lake Vättern seen from a hilltop above farmland and fields
Photo by Ivo Kruusamägi
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Large baobab tree with bare branches on dry ground under a blue sky
Photo by Diego Delso
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Large orange sand dune with a shadowed crest rising above a flat plain
Photo by Giles Laurent
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Lawn and rose beds in the middle of Sorell
Photo by Gary Houston
Original photograph · CC0Lit limestone formations and stalactites inside Cango Caves
Photo by Dariusz Jemielniak ("Pundit")
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Loch Duich and the Five Sisters of Kintail seen from a hillside
Photo by Helmut Zozmann
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Long Georgian building at Strokestown Park under a blue sky with clouds
Photo by AmandaMcCrann
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Long stone Cloth Hall facade with tower on a wet town square, Ypres
Photo by Larry from Charlottetown, PEI, Canada
Original photograph · CC BY 2.0Low modern building with a concrete roofline on a wooded hillside at Lascaux IV
Photo by JanManu
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Ludlow Castle on its hill above the stone arches of Dinham Bridge
Photo by Fabian Musto
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Main street of Springdale, Utah, with red rock cliffs rising behind the buildings
Photo by Ken Lund
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Marienberg Fortress on its hill above Wurzburg
Photo by Pierre André Leclercq
Original photograph · CC BY 4.0Modern white basilica with a tall spire and cross standing at Knock, County Mayo
Photo by David Purchase
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Mount Hakone Komagatake seen from Onshi Hakone Park
Photo by Quercus acuta
Original photograph · CC0Mountain slopes above the still water of Killary Harbour in Connemara
Photo by Sonse
Original photograph · CC BY 2.0Mountain stream over boulders with snowy peaks beyond, Arthur's Pass National Park
Photo by Michal Klajban
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Museum of the Yellowstone building with flags and pines in West Yellowstone
Photo by Dietmar Rabich
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Ninini Point lighthouse on the shore of Nawiliwili Bay, Lihue, Kauai
Photo by Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada
Original photograph · CC BY 2.0Ornate yellow Victorian building with a clock turret in Invercargill
Photo by Corey Fuimaono
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Painted Bavarian house on a cobbled street with a rocky peak behind, Oberammergau
Photo by © Pierre André
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Palace tower and historic buildings around a sunny square in Weimar
Photo by Steffen Schmitz (more photos)
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Pale mineral flats and blue thermal pools in Norris Geyser Basin
Photo by Dietmar Rabich
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Palm-lined lagoon with swimmers and resort buildings under a blue sky
Photo by Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan
Original photograph · CC BY 2.0Park in Tralee with a large tree and flower beds
Photo by Gareth James
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Parkinson Building clock tower and stone facade at the University of Leeds
Photo by Tim Green from Bradford
Original photograph · CC BY 2.0Pier and moored boats on Loch Linnhe at Fort William under a blue sky
Photo by Martin Horsfall
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Pier with a green lighthouse and beach in front of the Calais seafront
Photo by Stefan Kühn
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 3.0Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct crossing the river under a clear sky
Photo by Marc Ryckaert
Original photograph · CC BY 2.5Port Isaac village and harbour seen from the hillside above
Photo by Rarb
Original photograph · CC BY 3.0Ragusa Ibla old town spread across a hill above a green valley
Photo by Chris Down
Original photograph · CC BY 4.0Red lighthouse on a stone breakwater at the harbour entrance with rough sea
Photo by Gareth James
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Red sandstone keep and walls of Carlisle Castle above a green lawn
Photo by Adrian Taylor
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Red suspension bridge crossing the Yangtze River at Yichang
Photo by Glabb
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 3.0River bank in Koblenz with church towers across the water
Photo by Dietmar Rabich
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0River flowing through Wick towards stone buildings under a partly cloudy sky
Photo by Pennine rambler
Original photograph · CC0River with a bridge and wooded hills beyond at Waterford
Photo by David P Howard
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Ruined brick walls of the Royal Palace at Polonnaruwa on a sunny lawn
Photo by Bernard Gagnon
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 3.0Sand dunes with a lone tree in the Merzouga desert
Photo by Brahim FARAJI
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Sandy bay and green headlands along the Antrim coast under a grey sky
Photo by Olliebailie
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Sandy beach and green headland at Ballygally Bay
Photo by Michael Dibb
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Sandy beach curving along the coast of K'gari under blue sky
Photo by Antoine Beauvillain antoinebeauvillain
Original photograph · CC0Santa Monica beach and pier seen from the bluff
Photo by Dietmar Rabich
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Snow-covered mountain village in the Urseren valley seen from above
Photo by W. Bulach
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Sognefjord seen from above Leikanger on a clear day, with green slopes and snow-capped mountains
Photo by Per Olav Bøyum
Original photograph · CC BY 2.0Spitzkoppe granite peak rising above desert scrub under a blue sky
Photo by Daniel Kraft
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 3.0Staubbach Falls dropping from a cliff above the village of Lauterbrunnen
Photo by Noel Reynolds
Original photograph · CC BY 2.0Steep red rock walls of Todra Gorge rising above the dry river bed
Photo by Hiroki Ogawa
Original photograph · CC BY 3.0Still blue channel with reeds seen from a small boat in the Okavango Delta
Photo by Diego Delso
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Still river reflecting trees and blue sky in the Noosa Everglades
Photo by Mark Gillow
Original photograph · CC BY 2.0Stone church with a slate-roofed tower beside a street in Bastogne
Photo by Tournasol7
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Stone church with a spire at the end of a brick path in Hahndorf
Photo by Dietmar Rabich
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Stone clapper bridge crossing a shallow river in woodland, Tarr Steps, Exmoor
Photo by Dietmar Rabich
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Stone seating of the Roman amphitheatre in Martigny with tall poplars and mountains
Photo by Christian David
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Sunlit street with a domed church in Marsala, with a few people walking
Photo by trolvag
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 3.0Sunset over the ocean behind dark lava rocks and a tree at Kailua-Kona
Photo by Terry Ott
Original photograph · CC BY 2.0Sunset sky and clouds reflected in floodwater near Maun
Photo by Monamodi74
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Surf breaking along the Kapaa coast with hills in the distance
Photo by Bob Linsdell
Original photograph · CC BY 3.0Surf coast at Jeffreys Bay with waves rolling onto the beach
Photo by Entropy1963
Original photograph · Public domainSurf rolling onto a long sandy beach at Plettenberg Bay
Photo by dconvertini
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Tea bushes on a hillside above a town in the Sri Lankan hill country
Photo by Vyacheslav Argenberg
Original photograph · CC BY 4.0The Bay of Naples with the port and Mount Vesuvius seen from above
Photo by Vyacheslav Argenberg
Original photograph · CC BY 4.0The giant lobster sculpture at Shediac under a blue sky
Photo by Jiaqian AirplaneFan
Original photograph · CC BY 3.0The golden Pha That Luang stupa in Vientiane with palm trees
Photo by Stefan Fussan
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 3.0The ruins of Jedburgh Abbey rising above the town
Photo by Ymblanter
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Towers and tiled domes of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar against a blue sky
Photo by Willtron
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 3.0Town of Omarama below brown hills in the South Island
Photo by DHQ at English Wikipedia
Original photograph · Public domainTree-lined Maluhia Road tunnelling through green trees near Koloa
Photo by Bob Linsdell
Original photograph · CC BY 3.0Triumphal Arch of Volubilis standing on open ground with hills behind
Photo by Dorieo
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Turquoise bay and rocky headlands at Porto Palermo seen from a hillside
Photo by Mario Gjashta
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Turquoise River Aare at Interlaken with wooded mountains behind
Photo by Ank Kumar
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Twin-towered parish church above chalet-style houses in Hopfgarten im Brixental
Photo by Dguendel
Original photograph · CC BY 4.0Twizel town centre with a lawn, path and shops under a clear sky
Photo by Ulrich Lange, Bochum, Germany
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Two giraffes standing in open grassland in Chobe National Park
Photo by Bernard Gagnon
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Two green-roofed stone buildings of Tennant Creek Telegraph Station on red dirt
Photo by Reinhard Dietrich
Original photograph · Public domainVaduz Castle with stone towers and snow-capped mountains behind
Photo by Christian David
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Valley and distant mountains seen from an ostrich farm near Oudtshoorn
Photo by Dietmar Rabich
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Victoria Falls pouring over the cliff edge across the Zambezi gorge
Photo by Bernard Gagnon
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0View across a forested escarpment to Lake Manyara
Photo by Clem23
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 3.0View over Izmir and its bay from Kadifekale Fortress
Photo by Bernard Gagnon
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 3.0Villas among autumn trees below a forested mountain in Sinaia
Photo by Jocelyn777
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Voss Church, a stone church with a dark spire, among autumn trees
Photo by Wolfmann
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Walther Square in Bolzano with cafe umbrellas and a mountain behind
Photo by User:Mattes
Original photograph · Public domainWaterfall dropping from a cliff above Lauterbrunnen village and church
Photo by Noel Reynolds
Original photograph · CC BY 2.0Waterfall over rock face with autumn trees in Spearfish Canyon
Photo by Yanktonranger
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Waves rolling onto the beach at Thurso with the town beyond
Photo by Bill Boaden
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0White theatre building on a palm-lined square in El Jadida
Photo by Sharon Hahn Darlin
Original photograph · CC BY 2.0Whitewashed old town and castle on a rocky headland seen from the beach
Photo by Pere prlpz
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 3.0Wooded Highland glen with a birch tree, a path and a small building in the valley
Photo by Julian Paren
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 2.0Yachts moored in a calm marina at Triabunna at dusk
Photo by Sue mcarthur
Original photograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Yellow wildflowers in a meadow with pine forest and distant mountains near Flagstaff
Photo by khorsie khorsie
Original photograph · CC0
Cruise port photos
Photographs of cruise ports from Wikimedia Commons, each under the license linked below. Images have been resized and compressed for the site.
Port of Ceuta with a tower and palm at sunset
Photo by Diego Delso
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY-SA 4.0Thatched stilt houses at Ganvie near Cotonou
Photo by Manu25 at French Wikipedia
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY-SA 3.0Pirogues on the waterway at Ganvie, the stilt village near Cotonou
Photo by SabrinaMacGrg
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY-SA 4.0V&A Dundee beside the tall ship RRS Discovery
Photo by Andrew Diack
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY-SA 2.0Helsingborg's inner harbour with the town hall tower
Photo by Jsdo1980
Original photograph \u00b7 Public domainHelsingborg town hall tower beside the canal
Photo by G och J
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY 4.0Tropical bay with palm-fringed shore on Ko Kut
Photo by josef knecht
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY 3.0Wooden jetty over turquoise water on Ko Kut
Photo by josef knecht
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY 3.0Nachi Falls and its cliff above the forest near Kumano
Photo by Zairon
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY 4.0Nachi Falls in the green forest near Kumano
Photo by Suikotei
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY-SA 4.0Nain on the Labrador coast among low cloud
Photo by Quincylvania
Original photograph \u00b7 CC0Nain bay with fireweed on the shore
Photo by Quincylvania
Original photograph \u00b7 CC0Pass in the barrier reef of Ha'apai
Photo by dr.scott.mills
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY-SA 2.0Ha'apai islands and reef seen from the air
Photo by David Broad
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY 3.0Cruise ship in the Port Canaveral channel
Photo by Jack Adamenko
Original photograph \u00b7 CC0Cruise ship at Port Canaveral at sunset
Photo by TerryDOtt
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY 2.0Praia da Vitoria bay and harbour on Terceira
Photo by Bybbisch94, Christian Gebhardt
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY-SA 4.0Praia da Vitoria and its coast on Terceira from above
Photo by Diego Delso
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY-SA 4.0Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna
Photo by Commonists
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY-SA 4.0Mosaic dome inside the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna
Photo by Ireneusz_Jerzy_Borysiewicz
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY-SA 4.0Small-craft harbour at Richards Bay with a cruise ship behind
Photo by Ossewa
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY-SA 4.0Northern breakwater and lighthouse at Richards Bay
Photo by Ossewa
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY-SA 4.0The Santa Margherita Ligure waterfront seen from the sea
Photo by Radosław Botev
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY 3.0 plSanta Margherita Ligure harbour and town from above
Photo by Quintin Soloviev
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY 4.0Ortigia, the old island of Siracusa, from the air
Photo by AndreaCT78
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY-SA 2.0Flower-lined lane in Ortigia, Siracusa
Photo by Alfonso Messina Siracusa
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY-SA 4.0Wakayama Castle roofs above the city
Photo by 663highland
Original photograph \u00b7 CC BY 2.5
Homepage video
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Palm cove and beach, drone
Video by Michal Marek
Original video · Pexels LicenseTropical beach and reef, drone
Video by RUBEN Villafana Hernandez
Original video · Pexels LicenseOverwater bungalows from a boat
Video by Sean JOHNSTON
Original video · Pexels LicenseIsland and reef ring, drone
Video by Mikhail Nilov
Original video · Pexels LicenseTropical bay, drone
Video by Mixkit
Original video · Mixkit Stock Video Free LicenseSailing outrigger canoe, drone
Video by Sergei Starostin
Original video · Pexels LicenseJungle waterfall, drone
Video by Hồng Thiệu
Original video · Pexels LicenseLimestone peaks and beach, drone
Video by Florian Delée
Original video · Pexels LicenseSea turtle over coral reef
Video by JUN HO LEE
Original video · Pexels LicenseOverwater bungalows at sunrise
AI-generated, Higgsfield, generic tropical scene, not a specific place.
Lagoon reveal
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Sunset glide over a lagoon
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