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Aurora's features archive view full feature list here   Greenland Ice Sheet James Balog / Aurora Photos The greenland ice sheet is a vast body of ice covering 660,235 square miles, roughly 80% of the surface of Greenland. James Balog has been documenting glaciers in the arctic for several years now, as visual proof of global warming. Scientists estimate that global warming will push the ice sheet over a threshold where the entire ice sheet will melt in less than a few hundred years. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Gulf Oil Spill Blake Gordon / Aurora Photos It's one of America's biggest environmental disasters and the largest oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico since 1979. As experts scramble to stop the leak, Aurora Photographer, Blake Gordon goes behind the scenes to see local townspeople and fisherman in Louisiana are being effected and what efforts are being made to protect our nation's sacred coasts. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Norway Various Photographers / Aurora Photos With mountains that plunge into the sea, magnificent fjords, northern lights and midnight sun, Norway is a land of beauty and intrigue. Alongside the country's natural grace, Norway is also rich with culture, both ancient and modern. Explore some of Norway’s most hidden treasures with Aurora Photos. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Introducing Still Pictures Various Photographers / Still Pictures We are pleased to announce our newest partnership with Still Pictures. Their collection specializse in environmental, nature and development issues, as well as travel, wildlife and culture. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Quirimbas Time Machine Sergio Ramazzotti / Parallelozero / Aurora Photos These forgotten islands off the northern coast of Mozambique, once flourishing as the center of the Swahili kingdom and the province of the Islamic empire, are now abandoned. The colonial architecture of the islands slowly succumbing attacks by sea-salt and ficus roots. And they're also suffering by a gentle sadness which the Portuguese would define as "saudade", crystallized in time like a clock without hands. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Gorongosa, Dot-Com Gorongosa, in central Mozambique, was one of the first nature reserves to be created in Africa. In the Sixties, the variety of its fauna was such, that the Portuguese called it the "place where Noah landed the ark". A civil war, fiercely fought right within its boundaries, wiped out the animals. Today Gorongosa, returns to life, thanks in part to nature's amazing regeneration abilities, but also thanks to Greg Carr, an American former dot-com entrepreneur, who has invested 40 million dollars to restore the park to its original splendor. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   HIV AIDS in India Leah Nash / Gruppe28 / Aurora Photos India is one of the largest and most populated countries in the world, with over one billion inhabitants. Within this population, it's estimated that around 2.3 million people are living with HIV. Infection rates soared throughout the 1990s, and today the epidemic affects all sectors of Indian society, not just the groups such as sex workers and truck drivers, with which it was originally associated. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Patagonia Bridget Besaw / Aurora Photos The pristine Baker and Pascua Rivers, two of the world's wildest rivers in remote Chilean Patagonia, are the proposed sites for five new hydropower dams. From Cochrane to Villa O'Higgins, towns at the very edge of the Patagonian wilderness are at risk of loosing their remote beauty and cultural traditions if these dams and surrounding development are approved. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Pakistan Soccer Balls Massimo Berruti / Agence Vu / Aurora Photos As the World Cup begins in South Africa, factories in the Pakistani city of Sialkot will produce the replica of Adidas's famous Jabulani soccer ball. Today, Pakistan produces 70% of all soccer ball sold in the whole world. Created and assembled by hand in factories, the last of their kind in the world, this industry is concentrated in the city of Siaklot, and as old as the British presence in the region. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Eco-Chic Various Photographers / Aurora Photos Eco-savvy fashion choices like buying second hand or organic cotton clothing means not only reducing post-consumer refuse, but also pre-consumer waste and pollution. Through smart wardrobe management and consumer choices, you can cut down on closet clutter, support clean industry, and look fabulous. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Gansu China Christopher Herwig / Aurora Photos Aurora Photographer Christopher Herwig traveled to China following the shadow of what some would call the Silk. Sand dune sliding, inflatable goat skin rafting, archery, and the usual camel rides are some of the tourist activities in the series here. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Good Things Come in 3s Various Photographers / Aurora Photos The number three holds symbolic value across many different cultures and fields. From famous trios like the Three Amigos to nursery rhymes like Three Blind Mice, the number three has a special significance that often times symbolizes luck and good fortune. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon Ryan Heffernan / Aurora Photos The 6th Annual Copper Canyons Ultra Marathon was run on Sunday, March 6th in the town of Urique, Mexico. 365 runners participated, most of whom were native Tarahumara Indians. Over sixty international runners competed as well, many inspired to run alongside the Tarahumara by Christopher McDougall's book "Born to Run". The following images aim to capture the spirit of this incredible race. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Rafting White Waters Justin Bailie / Aurora Photos Aurora Photographer, Justin Bailie has a passion for water, especially white water. For the past several years Justin has been documenting epic whitewater rafting and flat water kayaking throughout the west. Climb aboard and get ready for a wild ride with these images from Aurora Photos. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Plastic Plastic Everywhere Various Photographers / Aurora Photos Considering that plastics are made form non-renewable petroleum and natural gas, it's not surprising to know that plastic manufacturing is a major source of industrial pollution. Nothing in nature, not even sunlight and oxygen, can break apart the bonds that hold plastic together, so it lingers on our planet indefinitely. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Selective Seeing Toni Hafkenscheid / Aperture / Aurora People often mistake Hafkenscheid's beautiful photographs for models, and for good reason. His use of tilt shift photography allows for a "toy-train set" appearance and interesting color affects. Hafkenscheid was given a toy train set as a young boy, and since has viewed model train catalogs as his "bible", where the colors are slighty off and have a "1950s postcard" feel - bright and sunny. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Sicily Anamaria Dinulescu / Invision / Aurora Sicily, the largest island in the mediterranean Sea and an autonomous region of Italy, has its own rich and unique culture, especially in regard to art, music, cuisine and architecture. Siciliy's culture is based on nearly 25 centuries of foreign domination, and its landscape is as diverse as it's culture with smoldering Mt Etna, miles of dazzling beaches and robust vineyards. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Congo's Illegal Charcoal Gael Turine / Vu / Aurora Divided by civil wars, the Democratic Republic of the Congo must fight against the looting of its natural resources, among the richest on the continent. Gaël Turine follows guards in Virunga National Park as they combat the illegal production of coal. The Congolese Institute for the Preservation of Nature (CIPN) supplies local villages with machines which create vegetal bricks, a sustainable energy alternative which protects trees and vegetation inside of the Virunga park. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Liberia: Trying To Recover Pascal Maitre / Cosmos / Aurora Liberia is Africa's oldest republic, but it became better known in the 1990s for its long-running, ruinous civil war and its role in a rebellion in neighboring Sierra Leone. Around 250,000 people were killed in Liberia's civil war and many thousands more fled the fighting. The conflict left the country in economic ruin and overrun with weapons. The capital remains without electricity and running water. Corruption is rife and unemployment and illiteracy are endemic. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Basic Training Stacy Pearsall / Aurora Photos Basic Combat Training (BCT) is a training course that transforms civilians into Soldiers. Over the course of nine weeks these recruits participate in field exercises, marksmanship training, rappelling exercises, and weapon training. Most importantly, they learn how to work together as a team and what it takes to succeed as a Soldier in the U.S. Army. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Footballing Africa Bruno Zanzottera / Parallelozero / Aurora Photos Football in Africa, is not just sport and leisure. African soccer players are treated like stars, and importat matches can paralyze the entire nation. Following the dreams of glory, millions of children run after battered footballs on improvised dust fields. Nowadays African soccer is a gold mine that produces champions and sport fairy tales, but subsequently also disappointments and ruthless failures. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Introducing Ashley Cooper Ashley Cooper / Aurora Photos Ashley Cooper has always been passionate about the environment and in recent years Global Warming, the affects of which he has been documenting for the last 8 years. His trips have taken him to many parts of the world with his particular interest being in capturing images that graphically demonstrate the impact of global warming, on people, places and wildlife. This set illustrates visual solutions to global warming through effective ways of lowing our carbon footprint such as alternative transport, renewable energy generation, organic food production, and more. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Rainbowlogical Various Photographers / Aurora Photos A full spectrum of creativity at your fingertips. Aurora represents colorful solutions for all your creative needs. Be inspired with this rainbowlogical set of images, and begin your searching now. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Surfing Gaza Alessandro Gandolfi / Parallelozero / Aurora Photos Gaza has been under a tightened Israeli and Egyptian blockade for almost three years now, with only limited humanitarian aid allowed in. It's inhabitants refer to it as "an open-air prison". Gazans are increasingly turning to the sea for relief from the violence and conflict. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Iceland Volcano James Balog / Aurora Photos Aurora Photographer and trained geologist, James Balog, has been documenting the rapidly declining glaciers of Iceland for years now for his project, The Extreme Ice Survey. Of particular interest to Balog were two glaciers, one flowing from the side of Eyjafjallajokull and another on the neighboring volcano Katla. In late March, when Eyjafjallajokull began to erupt, Balog managed to carve out a five-day trip to the island nation and captured the eruptions from a helicopter and from the ground, where Icelanders gathered to view the show. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Afghan Army Pieter Ten Hoopen / Agence Vu / Aurora Photos To the east of Kandahar, the Shoraback base in the Afghan province of Helmand is home to 4000 soldiers of the Afghan National Army. A portion of these troops are members of a commando trained by American soldiers. In this territory, the struggle against the Taliban is an absolute priority. Helmand is a major entry point for insurgents organizing to the south in the Balouchistan region of Pakistan. In addition, this province is the largest producer of opium in Afghanistan. Like gold, the Taliban uses this drug to finance its insurrectional operations. The Diamond Force, the unit name for the commandos based at Shoraback, must respond daily to endless insurgent attacks while cooperating in engaged actions with the American Marines. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   France Seldom Seen Martin Kollar / Agence Vu / Aurora Photos Last February, Le Monde commissioned Martin Kollar to photograph a trip across six regions of France. In each one, his personal style mixes tragedy and comedy with images that hone in on moments that are ever so easily missed. However, once captured on film they stand out with a profound level of humanity. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Singapore: High Tech Powerhouse David McLain / Aurora Photos Singapore is a city with its head in the future and its soul in the past. In just 150 years, Singapore has grown into a thriving centre of commerce and industry. The per capita income for its 3.7 million citizens exceeds that of many European countries, the education and health systems rival anything in the West, government officials are largely corruption free, taxes are relatively low, sidewalks are clean, and its port is the busiest in the world with over 600 shipping lines sending super tankers, container ships and passenger liners out globally. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Shine a Light Various Photographers / Aurora Photos Need some light to guide you through the endless stock photography tunnel? Whether it be via headlamp, light painting or a unique use of surroundings let Aurora shine a light with illuminating outdoor adventure and lifestyle photography. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Belize Cay Hopping Michael Hanson / Aurora Photos Just off the magnificent Barrier Reef along the coast of Belize, hundreds of coral and mangrove isles known as cayes bask in the shimmering, clear turquoise and emerald green waters of the Caribbean. Michael Hanson traveled to Ambergis and Thatch Caye, two very different experiences, but both filled with adventure. Scuba diving, snorkeling and sea kayaking as well as jungle hiking, catamaran rides and local cuisine make Belize a must on any traveler's list. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   A Look At Vietnam Today Various Invision Photographers / Aurora Welcome to a world where the colours are more vivid, where the landscapes are bolder, the coastline more dramatic, where the history is more compelling, where the tastes are more divine, where life is lived in the fast lane. This world is Vietnam, the latest Asian dragon to awake from its slumber. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Myanmar 2010 Massimo Casal / Invision / Aurora Photos Myanmar, a southeast Asian country that was formerly known as Burma, is a world apart. Contemplate 4000 sacred stupas scattered across the plains of Bagan. Stare in disbelief at the golden rock teetering impossibly on the edge of a chasm. Discover the wildlife, the people and the culture through this set of images from Invision photographer Massimo Casal. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   The Limmer Tradition David McLain / Aurora Photos Pete Limmer is one of the last great American custom bootmakers. His grandfather started the business (Limmer Custom Boots) in the Bavarian Alps in 1921, and Pete, like his father before him, has carried it on in New Hampshire since the 1970s. With 16 hours of labor put into each boot, Pete creates about 175 pairs a year, and although they take a month or two to wear in, they can last a lifetime. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   The Portraits of Richard Dumas Richard Dumas / Vu / Aurora Richard Dumas is not a portraitist, but a photographer. He is immediately recognizable by his somewhat dandy-like elegance and his intuition for strong and restrained contrasts. His pictures appear to be placed out of time, making them icons through the mystery of his images and their unexpected vibrations of light. This refined photography is nourished by literature, Portuguese cinema, and a rich breath of music ranging from jazz to rock. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Istanbul Kathryn Cook / Vu / Aurora Kathryn Cook documents Istanbul, city of many influences, at the crossroads of East and West. Split by the Bosporus River, both riverbanks observe each other, they are in perpetual dialogue. Rather than a model of culture shock, Istanbul's history has been marked by contact between all sorts of civilizations. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   New Great Images from Axiom Various Photographers / Axiom / Aurora Photos We have added some great images from our new partner Axiom. Axiom is the premier travel picture library in England, specializing in dynamic and unique images of people, landscapes and architecture from around the world. Stay tuned for more in the next coming weeks for a feature on our Travel Hub. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Green Collar Various Photographers / Aurora Photos From installing solar panels to weatherizing homes, brewing biofuels, to building hybrid cars, there is no doubt that the number of green-collar jobs is growing, as homeowners, businesses and industry shift toward conservation and renewable energy. Make green by being green with Aurora Photos. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Poland in Mourning Various Photographers / Agence Vu / Aurora Photos The Polish president Lech Kaczynski, his wife, and 94 members of an official Polish delegation died when the presidential plane crashed near Smolensk, Russia. The tragedy has struck the entire country. Since the announcement of the accident, the Polish people have come together in grief and meditation through gatherings, masses and ceremonies. In all cities of Poland, time seems to stand still. These acts of mourning and families comforting one another show a nation in a state of shock. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Chiapas, Mexico Various Photographers / Aurora Photos Chiapas, the southernmost state of Mexico, is as rich in history as it is in culture and natural wonder. The state of Chiapas remains largely unknown to travelers, which can lead to rich authentic travel experiences. Between visiting Mayan ruins to making your way through wild tropical jungles, there is a diverse range of adventure just waiting to be found. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Congo: Christian Church of the Holy Spirit Union Cedric Gerbehaye / VU / Aurora In the heart of the forest in the Bas-Congo province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, daily life for the members of the Christian Church of the Holy Spirit is punctuated by prayer. Every six hours, men and women wearing hessian clothes gather to pray and sing, while others who have been selected by Tata Gonda, the spiritual head, perform curing sessions to mend adults and children of their sins. The clothes are sewn from hessian bags, which is a symbol of a renouncement of life's pleasures. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Kidnapped For Life Stephane Remael / Invision Images / Aurora Photos In Svaneti, a remote region of Georgia situated in the Caucasus mountains near the Russian border, 1 woman in 3 is abducted. Before their forced marriage, they are sequestered in towers dating from the middle ages, and cut off from their families. Some women manage to escape, others prefer to marry to avoid tarnishing their family reputations. Today, the new generation has rejected these barbaric practices, and marry for love. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Caucasus Treasure Stephane Remael / Invision / Aurora Photos Situated between 5,000 meter summits and ten hours by route from the Georgian capital, Svanetia, is a natural fortress. For centuries, its inhabitants have hidden in their homes treasures worthy of the worlds' greatest museums. Kings regularly sent their treasures to Svanetia to recuperate them after winning wars, and the Svans, as brave and faithful people, defended their treasures from invaders. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   A Look At Children Winky Lewis / Aurora Photos Photographing children can be quiet an impossible feat, with their squirm bodies and energetic souls. Aurora photographer Winky Lewis has mastered the art, capturing the peaceful serenity of childhood, and evoking the viewer to reminisce upon their own past. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   From the Air Kevin Horan / Aurora Photos Aurora photographer Kevin Horan is always trying to get the golden ticket of flying, no, not a complementary glass of champagne in first class, but a window seat. With no more physical effort than it takes to sit down at diner, we can zip above the clouds and stare out in awe at the tiny blue marble we all live on. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Really Extreme Makeover Lars Tunbjork / Agence Vu / Aurora Photos What does a 1792 church, a shipping container, and a sandstone cave have in common? They have all been recently renovated into awe inspiring and sustainable homes. It is estimated that typical home construction creates 3 to 5 pounds of waste per square foot. Finding alternative uses for recycled materials minimizes waste and inspires creative and sustainable design. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Inked Various Photographers / Aurora Photos From decoration to self expression to cultural identification, tattooing has been practiced for centuries worldwide and is as diverse as the people who wear them. Tap in and be inspired with this collection of body art. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   SUP Various Photographers / Aurora Photos Aurora knows SUP; Stand Up Paddleboarding. With recent coverage in the New York Times and the Ellen DeGeneres show, SUP is sweeping the nation, and it's no wonder...Paddleboarding is the a perfect way to get your exercise, get great views of what’s swimming below, and have fun! View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Costa Rica Various Photographers / Aurora Photos Canopy jungle tours, perfect swell, abundant wildlife, snorkeling, coffee, waterfalls, need we go on? Costa Rica, though small in size, is huge in versatility, and the perfect get-a-way location for any type of traveler. Beach lovers can bask in the sun on hammocks or surf perfect peelers, nature enthusiasts can explore the mountains or active volcanoes, and adrenaline fanatics can soar from zip-lines or raft down one of Costa Rica's roaring rivers. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Along the Equator Various Photographers / Aurora Photos From the snowy mountains of Ecuador to the tropics of Indonesia, life along the equator is extremely diverse and compelling. Tour with Aurora Photos as we follow the lines of latitude through the 13 countries that lay along the equator. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Mother's Day Various Photographers / Aurora Photos This mother’s day transcend your message with images from Aurora as beautiful as your mother, or dare we say more? Check out the images below, and then go call your Mom. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Windpark Sabine Vielmo / Gruppe 28 / Aurora Photos Until 2007, Germany was the world's largest user of wind power with an installed capacity of 22.3 GW that year. More than 19,460 wind turbines are located in the German federal area and the country has plans to build more. Sabine Vielmo documents the construction of a 2 megawatt wind turbine in Ketzin Germany. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Medoc Jean-Luc Chapin / Agence VU / Aurora Photos Over the course of an entire year, photographer Jean-Luc Chapin paced up and down Sociando-Mallet property, in the North of Médoc, Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne, capturing the evolution of the vineyard and the changing landscape throughout the seasons. Chapin's images with superb color and texture depict the atmosphere of the land as both wild and civilized. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Per-Andre Hoffmann's Style Per-Andre Hoffmann / Aurora Photos Per-Andre Hoffmann has traveled throughout the world to over 100 countries and every continent shooting unique locations with perfect design and light. Often referred to as the "magician of light" Hoffmann's photographs have an almost supernatural feel with light, color and composition that activate the imagination. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Introducing Steven Kazlowski Steven Kazlowski / Aurora Photos Known within the photography community for his skills of observation and his determination to capture an image even in extreme weather conditions Steven Kazlowski lives and travels frequently from Washington to Alaska, photographing the natural world. He is the only wildlife photographer to date who has extensively photographed the Alaskan polar bear and its critical Arctic coastal habitat, something he wishes to continue throughout the international Arctic - an area rapidly being affected by climate change. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Japanese Details Ron Koeberer / Aurora Photos From traditional rock gardens to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, from frozen tuna to rows of torii gates, Aurora photographer, Ron Koeberer brings a unique perspective of the culture, traditions and trends of Japan. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Net Fishing Various Photographers / Aurora Photos Whether it's a means to survival, an outlet to make money or a glamorous way to enjoy some super fresh sushi, there's no doubt that net fishing is one rugged adventure. Take a look and see if you could make your next big catch by the means of only a net. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Pakistan Media Massimo Berruti / Agence VU / Aurora Photos Under the pressure of the Taliban and the government repression, the freedom of the media is jeopardized in Pakistan. According to the last report of Reporters without Borders, Pakistan is the country with the highest number of journalists killed in 2009. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Memory Denied: Turkey and the Armenian Genocide Kathryn Cook / Agence Vu / Aurora Photos On March 4th, 2010, the US congressional committee passed a resolution to recognize the Armenian genocide. "Memory Denied" explores the memory of the Armenian deportations and massacres that occurred during the decline of the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century. Recognized as "genocide" today by more than a dozen countries, Turkey still vigorously rejects that claim. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Haiti Earthquake Angelos Tzortzinis / Gruppe28 / Aurora Photos On Jan. 12, 2010, a massive earthquake struck Haiti, reducing much of its capital to rubble. It was the worst earthquake in the region in more than 200 years. Huge swaths of the capital, Port-au-Prince, lay in ruins, and thousands of people were trapped in the rubble of government buildings, foreign aid offices and shantytowns. The devastation created serious obstacles to those attempting to deliver promised foreign aid. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   The Aftermath in Chile Rodrigo Gomez Rovira / Agence VU / Aurora Photos A magnitude-8.8 earthquake on Feb. 27, 2010, one of the most powerful earthquakes on record, devastated the country, which has some of the strictest building codes on the continent. The quakes were among the scores of strong aftershocks that have rattled Chile's interior and its coastline. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Containerization Pascal Maitre / Cosmos / Aurora Photos Throughout the world, Intermodal containers are used to move products and raw materials between locations and countries. Today approximately 90% of non-bulk cargo is transported by container, either by ship, train, freight or plane. In many parts of the world, the containers are recycled and used for sheet metal and homes. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Tropoje Albania Maria Coccia / Invision / Aurora Photos The region of Tropoje, in northern Albania, at the border with Kosovo, is perhaps the most remote place in Europe. It is a region where the Kanun - a set of laws used from the 15th century and revived recently, after the fall of communism and the Kosovo war - dramatically mirrors some of the customs of the society. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Peshawar Pakistan Massimo Berruti / Agence Vu / Aurora Photos For the past two years, the Taliban's terrorist attacks have claimed more than 2000 victims in Pakistan. These attacks are mostly located in the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) and its capital, Peshawar, where many deaths are caused by road-side bombs. The population is suffering and public opinion is putting the blame on the American military policy. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Antarctic Drama Steven J. Kazlowski / Aurora Photos Antarctica is home to 90% of all the worlds ice, 70% of which is freshwater. The ice creates a dramatic backdrop against which live a remarkable diversity of sea life, including killer whales, nesting birds, the world's largest seals, Elephant seals, and Adélie penguins which have a counter-current system in their legs that keep their feet above freezing. These and many other amazing animals create our Antarctic drama. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Thomas Pickard's Travel Images Thomas Pickard / Aurora Photos Whether capturing magnificent aerial shots of exotic islands or getting up-close and personal with wildlife in the arctic, Aurora Photographer Thomas Pickard documents his subjects' beauty and originality in a dynamic and captivating way. Thomas has traveled to 35 countries, working extensively in the Arctic, India, Maldives, New Zealand, and Thailand. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Trek to Nepal Whit Richardson / Aurora Photos Eighteen years ago Whit Richardson made his first trek toNepal. His experience not only helped him define what was important in life, but it also set him on the path to becoming a photographer. This year Whit revisited Nepal treking into Annapurna base camp, then rafting on the Tamur river, and finishing with a trek along the Helambu circuit. Take in the beauty and serenity that is Nepal. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Earth Day 2010 Various Photographers / Aurora Photos 40 years ago Gaylord Nelson believed that education was the key to changing people's attitudes towards the environment and so he founded Earth Day to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. This year, show your love for the earth by planting, protect and preserving our greatest resource. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Down 'n Dirty Various Photographers / Aurora Photos With mud season just around the corner the best way to enjoy the outdoors is to simply jump on in and get dirty. Let Aurora help lead the jump off with our muddiest outdoor imagery. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Aging with Grace Various Photographers / Aurora Photos Studies have proven that being active and staying active help with the physical and mental challenges of aging. Following a passion such as playing music, riding a bike, or being with family can help to age with grace. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Remembering Christian Poveda Christian Poveda / Agence Vu / Aurora Photos French photojournalist and documentary film-maker, Christian Poveda worked his whole life documenting politically contentious or dangerous subjects that others wouldn't touch. He is most notably known for his film La Vida Loca, which documented the lives of the El Salvador gang Mara, and led to his death in September of last year. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Kazakhstan Various Photographers / Aurora Photos Kazakhstan, the world's ninth biggest country, has gained recent attention due to its oil and from the fictional movie character Borat, a pseudo Kazakh. Yet very few have really explored this country of vastly varied attractions. Trek on foot or by horse in the spectacular Altay Mountains, watch flamingos on steppe lakes, or discover mysterious underground mosques near the Caspian Sea. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Recycling in Greece Gerasimos Domenikos / Invision / Aurora Photos Greece is embarking on a long-term plan to overhaul its waste management practices. New technologies that meet the demand for disposal, energy generation, recycling, and building new, closed-loop systems that limit waste generation are needed to deal with an increasing burden of waste and recyclable materials. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Hungry Horse Montana Pieter Ten Hoopen / Agence Vu / Aurora Photos At the far end of Montana, in middle America, lies the little town of Hungry Horse. Many of the towns 900 inhabitants work in other towns of the valley or are unemployed. Drug usage is a common escape from the loneliness and boredom of life, while others, leave school to join the army as an alternative way out. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Ostalgie Berlin Katja Heinemann / Aurora Photos Since 1989, a generation of young Germans has come of age without lasting memories of life in communist East Germany, yet a powerful sense of separation remains lodged in the country’s collective consciousness. Today, in 'Ostalgie' Berlin, a commercial market has developed with a somewhat blurred vision of the past, and without serious commemoration of the victims of the Communist regime. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   NYC Home Schooling Katja Heinemann / Aurora Photos Home schooling is a growing phenomenon in the US, where families make increasing use of a variety of study and teaching materials available via on-line research. Parents are able to pick and choose the methods that work best for them, their educational philosophies, and their children's needs. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Somalia's Struggle Continues Pascal Maitre / Cosmos / Aurora Somalia has not had an effective central government since 1991, when the former government was toppled by clan militias that later turned on each other. Somalia remains a raging battle zone today, with jihadists pouring in from overseas, intent on toppling the transitional federal government, TFG. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Musicality Various Photographers / Aurora Photos From strings to winds, brass to drums, instruments and the music they produce are as diverse as the cultures from which they derive. Aurora Photos brings sight to sound with a diverse collection of musical imagery from around the world. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Norway's Arctic Wildlife Steven J. Kazlowski / GHG / Aurora Photos Join Steven Kazlowski, as he journeys through Norway documenting arctic life for GHG, the coalition of science, environmental, nature, and documentary photographers who have spent the last several years focused on greenhouse gas emissions and the effects of those emissions on our planet. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Afton Almaraz's NYC Reflection Afton Almaraz / Aurora Photos “Not having lived in New York for very long, I felt compelled to try and tackle a long-term personal project that expresses the cultural fabric and attractions that define the city today." This work in progress comes from Aurora contributing photographer, Afton Almaraz. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Gear Tested, Aurora Approved Various Photographers / Aurora Photos Aurora takes the current outdoor apparel, textiles, and goods to the test to ensure high quality imagery every time. Check out these new fresh images from the outdoor collection. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Expression Through Dance Various Photographers / Aurora Photos From ballet to break-dancing, tango to tap, dancing has been an important part of ceremony, rituals, celebrations and entertainment since the earliest human civilizations. Close your eyes, listen to the music, and let the rhythm move you. Then open your eyes and check out these great images of dance from Aurora Photos. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Spa Life Matthew Wakem / Aurora Photos From September 2008 to May 2009, Matthew Wakem and his wife Maria embarked on an 9-month personal photography project documenting high-end destination spas throughout Asia. The countries on their itinerary included India, Sri Lanka,Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Indonesia. The Wakems’ main goal was to create a visual database of Asian holistic spa treatments and premiere resorts. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Adventure in South America Various Photographers / Aurora Photos Historical relics, architectural and natural wonders, a diverse range of foods and culture, vibrant and colorful cities, and stunning landscapes attract millions of tourists every year to South America. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Care and Relief Various Photographers / Aurora Photos In times of trouble, health professionals, organizations, and volunteers generously provide care and give relief to restore and revitalize individuals and international communities. There humanitarian efforts draw attention to the global need for advanced aid systems and treatments for all people. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Tipping Point Various Photographers / Aurora Photos These days it seems as though the need to simplify and begin anew is growing more and more apparent. With a continually growing population and limited resources a tipping point is inevitable. But, in the face of collapse comes new opportunities to work together to rebuild for a just and sustainable future. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Roadtrip to Baja California Various Photographers / Aurora Photos Colorful deserts, endless beaches, fish tacos, and mariachi music are just a few treasures to be found in Baja California. Whether your style is luxurious or minimal, Baja offers a variety of activities for any type of traveler. Roadtrip to Baja with Aurora Photos. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Spread the Love Various Photographers / Aurora Photos At Aurora we believe in spreading the love. That's why we have put together a lightbox of images that reflect and define love. Love for you, from us. You can thank us later. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Surf. Skate. Snow. Ride. Various Photographers / Aurora Photos Gear up for ASR with actions shots from the slopes to the streets with Aurora Photos. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Natural Gas Various Photographers / Aurora Photos In the past, natural gas was almost always a byproduct of producing oil but now it is being sought after as a clean, safe and useful energy source.  Drilling for natural gas, which is becoming increasingly popular in the US, has raised many concerns including the contamination of groundwater supplies used for drinking and agriculture. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Kabul Today Rafal Gerszak / Aurora Photos Afghanistan's capital, Kabul is a refuge for many who flee from violence in search of a peaceful life and economic opportunities. However, the city has been repeatedly struck by suicide bombers and rocket attacks that usually kill more Afghan civilians than foreign soldiers. It is a harsh reality with little respite. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Salmon Country Bridgett Besaw / Aurora Photos From the mountains of Alaska to the coast of California salmon are a biological phenomena that bind the entire region together. In recent years salmon runs have been devastated due to dramatic changes in their ecosystems. The nature conservancy is working to protect salmon and the habitats. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   The Chilean Huaso Mustafah Abdulaziz / Aurora Photos Like the gauchos, their colleagues east of the Andes, the Chilean huasos are skilled horsemen, honing their skills daily. Over the years, the huaso has come to signify much of the Chilean folkloric culture, and he is a vital part of parades, fiestas, and holidays. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   White and Black Various Photographers / Aurora Photos With free research, an extensive archive, and friendly customer service we like to think finding the right image for your campaign at Aurora Photos is as simple as black and white. If only everything else in this world were too... View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Black and White Various Photographers / Aurora Photos With free research, an extensive archive, and friendly customer service we like to think finding the right image for your campaign at Aurora Photos is as simple as black and white. If only everything else in this world were too... View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon Holly Wilmeth / Aurora Photos As a landlocked nation in South Asia, The Kingdom of Bhutan was once one of the most isolated nations in the world. New technologies have brought Bhutan closer to the modern world. However, the nation takes great measures to preserve it's traditional culture, identity and environment. Journey with Aurora Photographer, Holly Wilmeth, as she travels through the land of the thunder dragon. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Miss Plastic Hungary 2009 Gyula Sopronyi / Invision / Aurora The first ever beauty contest for women who had plastic surgery took place in Budapest, Hungary. Hundreds of women registered to compete for the crown and the luxurious prizes. Any women who had had a beauty plastic operation on her body could enter. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Bring in the Fish Abner Kingman / Aurora Photos Aboard the MERVA W out of San Francisco two fishermen in their sixties are passing the torch to three young newcomers in their twenties. The new generation is focusing on value rather than volume. The future belongs the entrepreneurial and adaptable, to make a living harvesting the ocean. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Ikea Town Lars Tunbjork / Vu / Aurora Sixty years ago,Ingvar Kamprad was seventeen years old and sold matches. Kampgrad quickly founded his own company selling pens, furniture, socks... He names it Ikea, an acronym of his initials, that of his village and that of his farm. The legend is born. Today, Ikea has 267 stores in 35 countries, and revenue of 21 Billion euros. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   Dubailand Jordi Bernado / Vu / Aurora The announcement of Dubai's debt problems questions the achievement of its gigantic architectural projects. In Dubailand only two attractions are open, the Autodrome, and the Al Sahra Desert Resort. The workers who were in charge of making this dream come true are leaving the place empty. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   A Colorful Harvest Kerry Sherck / Aurora Photos The 40-acre Old Colony Bog was started around 1886 in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. The bog produces two kinds of cranberries, the Early Black and Howes varieties. According to owner, Craig Williams. the bog still contains about 75 percent of the original plants. View as Slide Show | | View Images | read on   1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7